◈ Homepage — https://bvwd.ca.gov/Home Contact Us Customer Service   209.753.2112 sewer program finance outreach reports organization resources sewer program finance outreach reports organization resources safe, efficient, reliable, compliant UPCOMING EVENTS FEB 17 2026 BOARD MEETING AGENDA BOARD PACKET NOV 3 2025 BOARD MEETING AGENDA BOARD PACKET SEPT 29 2025 BOARD MEETING AGENDA BOARD PACKET SEPT 8 2025 BOARD MEETING AGENDA BOARD PACKET View the full events calendar A WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY SAFELY CAPTURING, TREATING AND RETURNING WATER TO THE ENVIRONMENT FOR OVER 50 YEARS Formed in 1968 pursuant to California Water District Law, Division 13 of the Water Code of the State of California, the Bear Valley Water District's mission is to provide safe, efficient, reliable and compliant high quality wastewater services at fair and reasonable prices for the greater Bear Valley community as well as to preserve and protect the environment for future generations. SEWER PROGRAM Regulatory Permits, Management Plans, Service Fees and Capacity Charges REPORTS Annual Facility Operating Reports and Annual Groundwater Monitoring Results ORGANIZATION Mission, Authority, Elections, Policies and Public Records Requests © 2026 Bear Valley Water District | 441 Creekside Drive | PO Box 5027 | Bear Valley, CA 95223 | Phone: (209) 753-2112 | Fax: (209) 753-6267 ◈ Interior Pages — 10 pages crawledBuying or Selling a Home in the District? 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Customer vs. BVWD Responsibility Easement Access Winterization Maps Customer Service Billing Questions Payment Options Pay Online Enroll in Auto Pay Sign Up to receive e-Bills Apply For Service Get E-Mail Updates Safe, Efficient, Reliable, Compliant Application for Service Buying or Selling a Home or Condo? Customer vs. BVWD Responsibility Easement Access Winterization Maps Buying or Selling a Home in the District Service Area Selling If you are selling a home within the Bear Valley Water District service area, it is the owner’s option to perform a sewer pressure test or other inspection or evaluation of the existing sewer lateral prior to the close of escrow. BVWD will perform a video inspection of private laterals for a cost of $225 ($200 for the inspection plus $25 for the certificate). Please note that the cost listed above does not include the cost of a plumber if you seek additional evaluation of the line. The name on the property is not changed until escrow closes and the Grant Deed has been received by the District from the title company. Buying If you are purchasing a home or condo within BVWD’s service area, sewer services are not interrupted upon a change of ownership.   When buying a home, it is the buyer’s option to perform a sewer pressure test or other inspection or evaluation of the existing sewer lateral prior to the close of escrow.  BVWD will perform a video inspection of private laterals for a cost of $225 ($200 for the inspection plus $25 for the certificate). Please note that the cost listed above does not include the cost of a plumber if you seek additional evaluation of the line. The new owner’s name is ONLY put on the property once the Grant Deed has been received by the District from the title company handling the transaction. If using an out of town escrow company, make sure they are aware of this. All new property owners are welcomed to the District with a complete New Customer packet explaining the District’s billing policies as well as other valuable information. While the Bear Valley Water District provides sewer service to all properties in our service area, note that there is also a private water company, the Lake Alpine Water Company , that may serve the property. © 2026 Bear Valley Water District | 441 Creekside Drive | PO Box 5027 | Bear Valley, CA 95223 | Phone: (209) 753-2112 | Fax: (209) 753-6267 covid-19 Home Contact Us Customer Service   209.753.2112 Sewer Program Sewer Treatment Program Discharge & Regulatory Permits Sewer System Management Plan Service Rates & Capacity Fees Municipal Sewer Code Sewer Cleaning & Inspection Schedule a Plant Tour Finance Annual Budgets Annual Audits Reserve Policy Investment Policy Controller's Office Outreach Newsletters (Printed) e-newsletters Sewer Maintenance Tips Fats, Oil & Grease (FOG) Program Pharma Disposal Program Emergency Action Plan Rebates & Incentives Fact Sheet Get E-Mail Updates Construction Bids Salinity Minimization COVID-19 Reports Annual Operations Reports Annual Groundwater Reports Organization Agendas & Minutes Board of Directors District Staff Mission Statement Authorizing Statute Election Procedures SB 272 Compliance Public Records Request Reimbursement Policy Conflict of Interest Policy California Special Districts Resources Application for Service Buying or Selling a Home or Condo? Customer vs. BVWD Responsibility Easement Access Winterization Maps Customer Service Billing Questions Payment Options Pay Online Enroll in Auto Pay Sign Up to receive e-Bills Apply For Service Get E-Mail Updates Safe, Efficient, Reliable, Compliant Newsletters (Printed) e-newsletters Sewer Maintenance Tips Fats, Oil & Grease (FOG) Program Pharma Disposal Program Emergency Action Plan Rebates & Incentives Fact Sheet Get E-Mail Updates Construction Bids Salinity Minimization COVID-19 covid-19 Due to the coronovirus pandemic, the Governor of California declared a state of emergency on March 4, 2020.  Similarly, on March 19, 2020 the Alpine County Health Officer declared a state of emergency in Alpine County and ordered all goverment buildings closed to the public until further notice.   In an effort to comply with the March 19th, 2020 public health order, the District modified or reduced staffing and is currently limiting our operations to essential functions only. The Bear Valley Water District has developed a worksite specific COVID-19 Plan (“Plan”) which establishes protocols and procedures to protect both the District’s administrative and field staff as well as the public generally.  The Plan specifies the measures the District will practice to follow guidelines promulgated by the CDC, EPA, California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Alpine County Health Department, Cal OSHA and the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).  These measures include policies for cleaning and disinfecting public spaces and the workplace generally as well as guidance to ensure proper social distancing.  The Plan also calls for the temporary closure of the District office to the public and provides measures to receive essential payments and deliveries while maintaining proper distancing. We are still accepting service and billing inquiries but administrative staff and field technicians will not be meeting face-to-face with residents.  Billing and field requests can still be made by calling 209.753.2112.  In order to accommodate a field service request, the field technician must be able to access your property without meeting you in person. Executive Order No. N-29-20 - Teleconference Meetings Pursuant to the March 17, 2020 Executive Order No. N-29-20 issued by the Governor of California authorizing meeting of local legislative bodies to be held by teleconference or other electronic means, the District's Board of Trustees meetings will be held via teleconference until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience, and hope to return to our usual services soon. Additional Information on COVID-19: Document Type Size BVWD COVID-19 Worksite Specific Plan - As of May 20, 2020   PDF   79 kB  COVID Testing Information in Alpine County   PDF   28 kB Alpine County State of Emergency Declaration PDF 148 kB CDC Essential Workers Do's and Dont's   PDF 1.1 MB  State Water Board Fact Sheet - Treated Wastewater Safe from COVID-19 PDF 268 kB  USFS Seasonal Closure Order STF16-2020-04   PDF 3.82MB © 2026 Bear Valley Water District | 441 Creekside Drive | PO Box 5027 | Bear Valley, CA 95223 | Phone: (209) 753-2112 | Fax: (209) 753-6267 Winterization and Tips on Prevention of Winter Damage Home Contact Us Customer Service   209.753.2112 Sewer Program Sewer Treatment Program Discharge & Regulatory Permits Sewer System Management Plan Service Rates & Capacity Fees Municipal Sewer Code Sewer Cleaning & Inspection Schedule a Plant Tour Finance Annual Budgets Annual Audits Reserve Policy Investment Policy Controller's Office Outreach Newsletters (Printed) e-newsletters Sewer Maintenance Tips Fats, Oil & Grease (FOG) Program Pharma Disposal Program Emergency Action Plan Rebates & Incentives Fact Sheet Get E-Mail Updates Construction Bids Salinity Minimization COVID-19 Reports Annual Operations Reports Annual Groundwater Reports Organization Agendas & Minutes Board of Directors District Staff Mission Statement Authorizing Statute Election Procedures SB 272 Compliance Public Records Request Reimbursement Policy Conflict of Interest Policy California Special Districts Resources Application for Service Buying or Selling a Home or Condo? Customer vs. BVWD Responsibility Easement Access Winterization Maps Customer Service Billing Questions Payment Options Pay Online Enroll in Auto Pay Sign Up to receive e-Bills Apply For Service Get E-Mail Updates Safe, Efficient, Reliable, Compliant Application for Service Buying or Selling a Home or Condo? Customer vs. BVWD Responsibility Easement Access Winterization Maps Winterization and Tips to Prevent Water Damage Make sure your home or condo has a main water shut off valve that is easily accessible to you. Always turn off the water to your home or condo whenever you will be gone for any length of time. In the event of broken pipes, a broken toilet seal, or other water emergencies, this can save you thousands of dollars in water bills and damage to your home or condo.             Winterization Every year many of our customers find themselves without water because of frozen water pipes. Even though you can never anticipate how severe winter might be, there are some steps you can take now to avoid problems this winter. Around The House Disconnect and drain outdoor hoses. Disconnecting the hose allows water to drain from the supply line, preventing an overnight freeze from bursting either the faucet or the supply line piping. Cover air vents. Be sure to close or cover the air vents located in the foundation wall of your home. This will help prevent the pipes in the crawl spaces from being exposed to freezing air. Opening cabinet doors will allow heat to get to uninsulated pipes under sinks and appliances near exterior walls. Insulate pipes or faucets in unheated areas. Be aware that the hot water pipes generally freeze before pipes that carry cold water. Pipes that tend to be most susceptible to freezing are those found in the outer walls, in crawl spaces, the attic, or the garage. Exposed pipes should be insulated with items such as pipe wrap, heat tape, and foam jackets. These types of insulating products are available at local building supply stores or hardware stores. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully to install these products. If you still have questions, call a plumber for help. Winterize your vacant house. If you leave your house for several days, take the following steps to help protect pipes from freezing: Turn off main shut-off valve. Be aware that if you have a fire protection sprinkler system in your house, it will be deactivated when you shut off the water. Turn off water heater. (If you drain your hot water heater be sure that you also turn off the electricity or gas source to this unit.) Open indoor and outdoor faucets to drain pipes. Drain toilets by holding down the lever until the tank empties and pour biodegradable antifreeze into sinks and toilets. Biodegradable anti-freeze is what is used to winterize RV's and is available anywhere that sells RV supplies.   Leave your heat on at a minimum temperature of 55 degrees to help keep pipes from freezing in interior walls. If your pipes freeze don't take chances. If you turn on your faucets and nothing comes out, leave the faucets turned on and call a plumber. If you detect that your water pipes have frozen and burst, turn off the water at the main shut-off valve in the house; leave the water faucets turned on. CAUTION: Never try to thaw a pipe with a torch or other open flame. Even the most cautious homeowner may sooner or later experience a frozen pipe. If this happens to you, don't panic. A freeze up at an exposed pipe or under a sink generally can be eliminated by applying heat with a hair dryer, heat lamp or even a light bulb. Light bulbs should always be protected by a cage (trouble light type) and not to be placed near flammable materials. Start by warming the pipe as close to the faucet as possible, working toward the coldest section of pipe. Some homeowners have been known to use a flame or gas torch when thawing pipes. Although this may seem to be a reasonable approach, it is one of the most dangerous. Attempting to thaw a line too rapidly with extreme heat could result in an explosion and may cause injury. Water damage is preferable to burning down your house. Get to know your plumbing. Learn how to shut the water off and know where your pipes are located. If your pipes do freeze, time is of the essence. The quicker you can shut off the water, or direct your plumber to the problem, the better chance you have to prevent pipes from bursting. How to Help Prevent Water Damage to Your Property Don't wait for an emergency. Always know how to shut off the water supply to your entire house or condo, or parts of it. Knowing the location of a simple shut-off valve could save thousands of dollars in damage. Everyone in your house should know where the valves are located and the direction they need to be turned to stop the flow. The main shut-off valve is usually found on the sub area of your house where the water comes in from the water meter. Commonly this would be in the garage, basement, or crawl space just inside the foundation, often near the front faucet. You may have a gate valve or a ball valve which look like a wheel or a handle . Putting a few drops of household oil on the handle threads annually will help keep it from corroding and to assure it will turn in case of an emergency. In many of the condominiums the main shut-off valve for an individual unit may be located outside the unit in the hall. The association's maintenance personnel should be able to show you your unit's location. Most fixtures such as water heaters, dishwashers, sinks and toilets, have individual shut-off valves on the water lines leading to a fixture. If a problem occurs, you can turn the water supply off and still have water to the rest of the house. You'd be surprised to know how many people don't think of this. Before a problem arises , be sure you have a main shut-off valve. Occasionally older homes have no way to shut off the water; it's rare, but possible. Contact a plumber to have a new ball valve installed. They're easier to find, faster to use and require no tools. In an emergency these are all important features. So remember , when an emergency arises, the first rule is to stop the flow of water before it can do serious damage to your residence and/or business, as well as your belongings.               © 2026 Bear Valley Water District | 441 Creekside Drive | PO Box 5027 | Bear Valley, CA 95223 | Phone: (209) 753-2112 | Fax: (209) 753-6267 Bear Valley Water District Home Contact Us Customer Service   209.753.2112 Sewer Program Sewer Treatment Program Discharge & Regulatory Permits Sewer System Management Plan Service Rates & Capacity Fees Municipal Sewer Code Sewer Cleaning & Inspection Schedule a Plant Tour Finance Annual Budgets Annual Audits Reserve Policy Investment Policy Controller's Office Outreach Newsletters (Printed) e-newsletters Sewer Maintenance Tips Fats, Oil & Grease (FOG) Program Pharma Disposal Program Emergency Action Plan Rebates & Incentives Fact Sheet Get E-Mail Updates Construction Bids Salinity Minimization COVID-19 Reports Annual Operations Reports Annual Groundwater Reports Organization Agendas & Minutes Board of Directors District Staff Mission Statement Authorizing Statute Election Procedures SB 272 Compliance Public Records Request Reimbursement Policy Conflict of Interest Policy California Special Districts Resources Application for Service Buying or Selling a Home or Condo? 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Sewer Program Regulatory Permits, Management Plans, Service Fees and Capacity Charges Reports Annual Facility Operating Reports and Annual Groundwater Monitoring Results Organization Mission, Authority, Elections, Policies and Public Records Requests © 2026 Bear Valley Water District | 441 Creekside Drive | PO Box 5027 | Bear Valley, CA 95223 | Phone: (209) 753-2112 | Fax: (209) 753-6267 Emergency Action Plan Home Contact Us Customer Service   209.753.2112 Sewer Program Sewer Treatment Program Discharge & Regulatory Permits Sewer System Management Plan Service Rates & Capacity Fees Municipal Sewer Code Sewer Cleaning & Inspection Schedule a Plant Tour Finance Annual Budgets Annual Audits Reserve Policy Investment Policy Controller's Office Outreach Newsletters (Printed) e-newsletters Sewer Maintenance Tips Fats, Oil & Grease (FOG) Program Pharma Disposal Program Emergency Action Plan Rebates & Incentives Fact Sheet Get E-Mail Updates Construction Bids Salinity Minimization COVID-19 Reports Annual Operations Reports Annual Groundwater Reports Organization Agendas & Minutes Board of Directors District Staff Mission Statement Authorizing Statute Election Procedures SB 272 Compliance Public Records Request Reimbursement Policy Conflict of Interest Policy California Special Districts Resources Application for Service Buying or Selling a Home or Condo? Customer vs. BVWD Responsibility Easement Access Winterization Maps Customer Service Billing Questions Payment Options Pay Online Enroll in Auto Pay Sign Up to receive e-Bills Apply For Service Get E-Mail Updates Safe, Efficient, Reliable, Compliant Newsletters (Printed) e-newsletters Sewer Maintenance Tips Fats, Oil & Grease (FOG) Program Pharma Disposal Program Emergency Action Plan Rebates & Incentives Fact Sheet Get E-Mail Updates Construction Bids Salinity Minimization COVID-19 Emergency Action Plan On June 27, 2017, Governor Brown signed Sente Bill 92 into law establising new requirements focused on dam safety.  SB 92 requires dam owners to prepare inundation maps and emergency action plans (EAPs) to improve dam safety.  In the event of a dam failure, inundation maps must show areas that would flood, travel times and flood peaks as well as critical locations which may be impacted if a dam fails.  EAP's must identify potential emergency conditions and outline actions to minimize loss of life and property damage. EAPs should include procedures for notifying downstream emergency management authorities with inundation maps that show areas for evacuation. BVWD's Emergency Action Plan was approved by the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) on August 15, 2024.  Document Type Size Emergency Action Plan              PDF 5 MB © 2026 Bear Valley Water District | 441 Creekside Drive | PO Box 5027 | Bear Valley, CA 95223 | Phone: (209) 753-2112 | Fax: (209) 753-6267 Newsletters Home Contact Us Customer Service   209.753.2112 Sewer Program Sewer Treatment Program Discharge & Regulatory Permits Sewer System Management Plan Service Rates & Capacity Fees Municipal Sewer Code Sewer Cleaning & Inspection Schedule a Plant Tour Finance Annual Budgets Annual Audits Reserve Policy Investment Policy Controller's Office Outreach Newsletters (Printed) e-newsletters Sewer Maintenance Tips Fats, Oil & Grease (FOG) Program Pharma Disposal Program Emergency Action Plan Rebates & Incentives Fact Sheet Get E-Mail Updates Construction Bids Salinity Minimization COVID-19 Reports Annual Operations Reports Annual Groundwater Reports Organization Agendas & Minutes Board of Directors District Staff Mission Statement Authorizing Statute Election Procedures SB 272 Compliance Public Records Request Reimbursement Policy Conflict of Interest Policy California Special Districts Resources Application for Service Buying or Selling a Home or Condo? Customer vs. BVWD Responsibility Easement Access Winterization Maps Customer Service Billing Questions Payment Options Pay Online Enroll in Auto Pay Sign Up to receive e-Bills Apply For Service Get E-Mail Updates Safe, Efficient, Reliable, Compliant Newsletters (Printed) e-newsletters Sewer Maintenance Tips Fats, Oil & Grease (FOG) Program Pharma Disposal Program Emergency Action Plan Rebates & Incentives Fact Sheet Get E-Mail Updates Construction Bids Salinity Minimization COVID-19 Newsletters The Bear Valley Water District has developed a public outreach program to educate the public about water quality issues and water pollution prevention.  The District also believes that public agencies can benefit from employing strategies to generate broad participation and diverse perspectives.  In addition to this web site, the District produces printed and electronic newsletters to provide valuable information to actively engage stakeholders in our collective efforts to change public behavior and protect surface and ground water from pollution sources. For customers who receive their quarterly invoices by mail, District newsletters are printed and inserted with mailed billing invoices.  For customers set up with auto-payment who do not receive a mailed paper invoice, we email a digital newsletter. You may sign up to receive our e-newsletter to stay informed.  Not signed up ?  Sign Up Now . October 2022 Newsletter Executive Summary : District Grant Awards in 2021-22 Exceed $1.0M; Rate Study Leads to New Service Rates Effective July 1, 2022; Regional Board Adopts New 5-Year NPDES Permit; Fats, Oil and Grease: Disposal Alternatives; Investments in New Collection System Components Retire Old Equipment and Expand Detection Capacity and Safety all at once; 2017 Reserve Fund Target Balances Under Consideration as Expenses and Capital Investments rise out of Rate Study. Document Type Size October 2022 Newsletter   PDF 228 KB October 2020 Newsletter Executive Summary : 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. Document Type Size October 2020 Newsletter   PDF 7.5 MB October 2019 Newsletter Executive Summary : 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. Document Type Size October 2019 Newsletter   PDF 7.5 MB October 2018 Newsletter Executive Summary : New District Website Showcases Agency's Committment to Transparency; FY 2018-19 Budget Prioritizes Lake Alpine Lift Station Upgrade; Board Votes to Adopt Expanded District Capacity: Analysis Necessitates Revised Capacity Fee; Remeber Oroville ? Division of Safety of Dams New Requirements Include Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Dam Break Analysis and Inundation Mapping; Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG): Disposal Alternatives. Document Type Size October 2018 Newsletter   PDF 7.5 MB October 2017 Newsletter Executive Summary : 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. Document Type Size October 2017 Newsletter   PDF 7.5 MB April 2015 Newsletter Executive Summary : 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. Document Type Size April 2015 Newsletter        PDF 7.5 MB April 2014 Newsletter Executive Summary : Capacity Update: Tempering Permit by Permit Expectatations; Rate Restructuring Proposal: Update; Pharmaceuticals and Wastewater: State Legislation Highlights Growing Environmental Impact; Permit & Performance: Nutrient Removal and Water Quality Preservation; BVWD Board Vacancy. Document Type Size April 2014 Newsletter        PDF 7.5 MB April 2013 Newsletter Executive Summary : Bear Valley Water District's Sewer System Management Plan: 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. Document Type Size April 2013 Newsletter         PDF 7.5 MB © 2026 Bear Valley Water District | 441 Creekside Drive | PO Box 5027 | Bear Valley, CA 95223 | Phone: (209) 753-2112 | Fax: (209) 753-6267 conflict of interest policy Home Contact Us Customer Service   209.753.2112 Sewer Program Sewer Treatment Program Discharge & Regulatory Permits Sewer System Management Plan Service Rates & Capacity Fees Municipal Sewer Code Sewer Cleaning & Inspection Schedule a Plant Tour Finance Annual Budgets Annual Audits Reserve Policy Investment Policy Controller's Office Outreach Newsletters (Printed) e-newsletters Sewer Maintenance Tips Fats, Oil & Grease (FOG) Program Pharma Disposal Program Emergency Action Plan Rebates & Incentives Fact Sheet Get E-Mail Updates Construction Bids Salinity Minimization COVID-19 Reports Annual Operations Reports Annual Groundwater Reports Organization Agendas & Minutes Board of Directors District Staff Mission Statement Authorizing Statute Election Procedures SB 272 Compliance Public Records Request Reimbursement Policy Conflict of Interest Policy California Special Districts Resources Application for Service Buying or Selling a Home or Condo? Customer vs. BVWD Responsibility Easement Access Winterization Maps Customer Service Billing Questions Payment Options Pay Online Enroll in Auto Pay Sign Up to receive e-Bills Apply For Service Get E-Mail Updates Safe, Efficient, Reliable, Compliant Agendas & Minutes Board of Directors District Staff Mission Statement Authorizing Statute Election Procedures SB 272 Compliance Public Records Request Reimbursement Policy Conflict of Interest Policy California Special Districts Conflict of Interest Policy The Policitcal Reform Act (Government Code 81000 et seq.) requires state and local goverment agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes.  The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation (2 Cal. Code of Regs. 18730) that contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code which can be incorporated by reference in an agecny's code.  After public notice and hearing, it may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of two California Code of Regulations 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference.  This regulation and the attached Appendix designating officials and employees and establishing disclosure categories shall constitue the conflict of interest code of the County of Alpine and Other County Officials of which the Bear Valley Water District is included. Document Type Size Conflict of Interest Policy   PDF 6.88 MB © 2026 Bear Valley Water District | 441 Creekside Drive | PO Box 5027 | Bear Valley, CA 95223 | Phone: (209) 753-2112 | Fax: (209) 753-6267 Election Procedures Home Contact Us Customer Service   209.753.2112 Sewer Program Sewer Treatment Program Discharge & Regulatory Permits Sewer System Management Plan Service Rates & Capacity Fees Municipal Sewer Code Sewer Cleaning & Inspection Schedule a Plant Tour Finance Annual Budgets Annual Audits Reserve Policy Investment Policy Controller's Office Outreach Newsletters (Printed) e-newsletters Sewer Maintenance Tips Fats, Oil & Grease (FOG) Program Pharma Disposal Program Emergency Action Plan Rebates & Incentives Fact Sheet Get E-Mail Updates Construction Bids Salinity Minimization COVID-19 Reports Annual Operations Reports Annual Groundwater Reports Organization Agendas & Minutes Board of Directors District Staff Mission Statement Authorizing Statute Election Procedures SB 272 Compliance Public Records Request Reimbursement Policy Conflict of Interest Policy California Special Districts Resources Application for Service Buying or Selling a Home or Condo? Customer vs. BVWD Responsibility Easement Access Winterization Maps Customer Service Billing Questions Payment Options Pay Online Enroll in Auto Pay Sign Up to receive e-Bills Apply For Service Get E-Mail Updates Safe, Efficient, Reliable, Compliant Agendas & Minutes Board of Directors District Staff Mission Statement Authorizing Statute Election Procedures SB 272 Compliance Public Records Request Reimbursement Policy Conflict of Interest Policy California Special Districts Election Process and Calendar of Significant Dates Pursuant to  Water Code §35100 et seq , District elections shall be conducted in conformity with the Uniform District Election Law (Part 4 (commencing with Section 10500) of Division 10 of the Elections Code) and any provisions of law generally applicable to districts organized under this division for the election of Directors. The term of office of each director elected at a general district election is four years or until his successor qualifies. Below is summary of th e District's election process and the significant dates during an election cycle.    July 5  (E-125) DELIVERY OF NOTICE OF ELECTIVE OFFICES TO BE FILLED AND BOUNDARY MAPS.  The district secretary delivers to the county elections official notice that specifies the offices to be filled and indicates whether the district or the candidate is to pay for candidate's statements. The notice must bear the secretary's signature and the district seal. (EC 10509) District secretary delivers to the county elections official of each affected county a map showing the boundaries of the district and boundaries of divisions within the district, if applicable, and must indicate in which divisions a director is to be elected at large. (EC 10522) July 10 to August 9 (E-120 to E-90) PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF ELECTION.  First and last day for one-time publication of the Notice of Election. If there is no newspaper of general circulation in the district, the elections official of the principal county will publish in the nearest newspaper having general circulation. (EC 12112) (Please note that the Attorney General of California has given an opinion that Alpine County may post rather than publish since we have no newspaper of general circulation in the County.) July 17 to August 11 (E-113 to E-88) DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY, FILING TIME.  NOMINATION PERIOD.  Dates candidates obtain and file their Declarations of Candidacy for special district boards. (EC 10510) Declarations of Candidacy will be issued by the county elections official or  the district secretary, and must be received in the election official's office by 5:00p.m. on August 11, 2017.  (EC 10510) Candidates who wish to have a Candidate's Statement of Qualifications included in the voter's pamphlet must file candidate's statements at the time they file the declaration of candidacy. (EC 13307) No candidate shall withdraw his or her declaration of candidacy after 5:00 p.m. on the 88th day prior to the general district election. (EC 10510) August 16 (E-83) EXTENSION OF NOMINATION PERIOD.  If an incumbent officer of a special district does not file a declaration of candidacy by 5:00 p.m. on August 11th, any person, other than the incumbent, may file a declaration of candidacy by 5:00p.m.  on August 16, 2017.  This provision does not apply if there is no incumbent eligible to be elected. (EC 10516) August 16 (E-83) INSUFFICIENT CANDIDATES.  APPOINTMENT OF CANDIDATES.  If by 5:00p.m.  on this day: (1) only one person has filed a declaration of candidacy for any elective office to be filled, (2) no one has filed a declaration of candidacy, (3) or an insufficient number of persons has filed to fill the offices; and if a petition signed by 10% of voters has not been submitted requesting that the district election be held, the election official shall certify this fact to the board of supervisors, and a person who has filed a declaration of candidacy shall be appointed at a regular or special meeting held prior to the first Monday before the first Friday in December.  If no one filed, another qualified person shall be appointed and shall take office and serve as if elected. (EC 10515) August 17 (E-82) RANDOMIZED ALPHABET DRAWING.  The Registrar of Voters conducts the randomized alphabet drawing at 11:00 a.m. to determine the order in which candidates' names appear on the ballot. (EC 13112(b)(C)) October 23 (E-15) CLOSE OF VOTER REGISTRATION.  Last day to register or transfer registration for this election. (EC 2107) October 9 to October 28 (E-29 to E-10) MAILING BALLOTS AND SAMPLE BALLOT PAMPHLETS.  The combined sample ballot pamphlet and mail ballots shall be mailed between these dates. (EC 4002, 4101, 13300) November 7 ELECTION DAY.  Ballots must be received by 8:00p.m.  by the elections official. November 27    DECLARATION  OF ELECTED CANDIDATES.   Deadline for the county elections official to declare the elected candidates. (EC 10551) December 1 ASSUMING OFFICE.   Officers declared elected or appointed take office this date at noon after having taken any oath or posted any bond required by the principal act. (EC 10505, 10554) © 2026 Bear Valley Water District | 441 Creekside Drive | PO Box 5027 | Bear Valley, CA 95223 | Phone: (209) 753-2112 | Fax: (209) 753-6267 Annual Reports Home Contact Us Customer Service   209.753.2112 Sewer Program Sewer Treatment Program Discharge & Regulatory Permits Sewer System Management Plan Service Rates & Capacity Fees Municipal Sewer Code Sewer Cleaning & Inspection Schedule a Plant Tour Finance Annual Budgets Annual Audits Reserve Policy Investment Policy Controller's Office Outreach Newsletters (Printed) e-newsletters Sewer Maintenance Tips Fats, Oil & Grease (FOG) Program Pharma Disposal Program Emergency Action Plan Rebates & Incentives Fact Sheet Get E-Mail Updates Construction Bids Salinity Minimization COVID-19 Reports Annual Operations Reports Annual Groundwater Reports Organization Agendas & Minutes Board of Directors District Staff Mission Statement Authorizing Statute Election Procedures SB 272 Compliance Public Records Request Reimbursement Policy Conflict of Interest Policy California Special Districts Resources Application for Service Buying or Selling a Home or Condo? Customer vs. BVWD Responsibility Easement Access Winterization Maps Customer Service Billing Questions Payment Options Pay Online Enroll in Auto Pay Sign Up to receive e-Bills Apply For Service Get E-Mail Updates Safe, Efficient, Reliable, Compliant Annual Operations Reports Annual Groundwater Reports Annual Reports Land Discharge Permit - Order No. 5-01-208 Order No. 5-01-208 stipulates that an Annual Report shall be submitted to the Regional Board by February 1 each year discussing activities related to the District's operations over the previous year.  The reports below present the annual reports submitted on behalf of the District for the past three years.  In addition to the data normally presented in a monthly report, the Annual Report provides the District with the opportunity to provide an evaluation of the groundwater quality beneath the wastewater treatment facility, a discussion of any data gaps and potential deficiencies in the monitoring system or reporting program, a summary of the water conservation activities conducted during the year, a summary of inflow/infiltration (I/I) reduction activities taken during the year, a hydraulic capacity evaluation which includes flow into and out of the system during the past year and projected flow into and out of the system for upcoming year, a summary of activity conducted during the past year related to the purchase of, or permits, leases, contracts or agreements for wastewater application lands, the results from the annual monitoring of the ponds and water supply, and the results from any sludge monitoring. Document Type Size 2025 Annual Operations Report PDF 605 kb 2024 Annual Operations Report&nbsp PDF 579 kb 2023 Annual Operations Report   PDF 586 kb 2022 Annual Operations Report   PDF 551 kb 2021 Annual Operations Report   PDF 509 kb 2020 Annual Operations Report  PDF 7.5 MB 2019 Annual Operations Report PDF 7.5 MB 2018 Annual Operations Report   PDF 7.5 MB 2017 Annual Operations Report PDF 7.5 MB 2016 Annual Operations Report PDF 7.5 MB 2015 Annual Operations Report     PDF 7.5 MB Surface Water Discharge Permit - Order No. R5-2022-0037 By January 30 of each year, the District submits a written report to the Executive Officer of the Regional Water Quality Control Board discussing activities related to the District's NPDES Order No. R5-2022-0037  over the last year.  The reports below present the annual reports submitted on behalf of the District for the past three years.  The report includes the names, certificate grades, and general responsibilities of all persons employed at the Facility, the names and telephone numbers of persons to contact regarding the plant for emergency and routine situations, a statement certifying when monitoring instruments and devices were last calibrated, a statement certifying whether the current operation and maintenance manual and contingency plan reflect the wastewater treatment plant as currently constructed and operated, and corrective actions taken or planned to bring the discharge into full compliance with the waste discharge requirements if any violations have occurred. Document Type Size 2025 Annual Operations Report   PDF 499 kb 2024 Annual Operations Report   PDF 504 kb 2023 Annual Operations Report   PDF 434 kb 2022 Annual Operations Report   PDF 505 kb 2021 Annual Operations Report   PDF 480 kb 2020 Annual Operations Report   PDF 7.5 MB 2019 Annual Operations Report   PDF 7.5 MB 2018 Annual Operations Report   PDF 7.5 MB 2017 Annual Operations Report PDF 7.5 MB 2016 Annual Operations Report PDF 7.5 MB 2015 Annual Operations Report      PDF 7.5 MB © 2026 Bear Valley Water District | 441 Creekside Drive | PO Box 5027 | Bear Valley, CA 95223 | Phone: (209) 753-2112 | Fax: (209) 753-6267 Reimbursement Policy Home Contact Us Customer Service   209.753.2112 Sewer Program Sewer Treatment Program Discharge & Regulatory Permits Sewer System Management Plan Service Rates & Capacity Fees Municipal Sewer Code Sewer Cleaning & Inspection Schedule a Plant Tour Finance Annual Budgets Annual Audits Reserve Policy Investment Policy Controller's Office Outreach Newsletters (Printed) e-newsletters Sewer Maintenance Tips Fats, Oil & Grease (FOG) Program Pharma Disposal Program Emergency Action Plan Rebates & Incentives Fact Sheet Get E-Mail Updates Construction Bids Salinity Minimization COVID-19 Reports Annual Operations Reports Annual Groundwater Reports Organization Agendas & Minutes Board of Directors District Staff Mission Statement Authorizing Statute Election Procedures SB 272 Compliance Public Records Request Reimbursement Policy Conflict of Interest Policy California Special Districts Resources Application for Service Buying or Selling a Home or Condo? Customer vs. BVWD Responsibility Easement Access Winterization Maps Customer Service Billing Questions Payment Options Pay Online Enroll in Auto Pay Sign Up to receive e-Bills Apply For Service Get E-Mail Updates Safe, Efficient, Reliable, Compliant Agendas & Minutes Board of Directors District Staff Mission Statement Authorizing Statute Election Procedures SB 272 Compliance Public Records Request Reimbursement Policy Conflict of Interest Policy California Special Districts Director Compensation and Travel Reimbursement Policy The Bear Valley Water District recognizes the necessity for its board members and employees to travel to conduct business, training, or attend meetings. Individual Board members may attend any meeting, conference, convention or seminar of their choosing but shall only officially represent the District and receive compensation and/or travel reimbursement for approved travel. Approved travel shall consist of attendance at meetings, conferences, seminars and such other occurrences that constitute the performance of official duties on behalf of the District. The District's Compensation and Travel Reimbursement Policy is intended to clarify the District’s responsibility and to provide guidelines to its employees and board members.  Please find our policy on the reimbursement of travel and other expenses in the document below. Document Type Size Compensation and Travel Reimbursement Policy   PDF 1.04 MB © 2026 Bear Valley Water District | 441 Creekside Drive | PO Box 5027 | Bear Valley, CA 95223 | Phone: (209) 753-2112 | Fax: (209) 753-6267