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2022 District Transparency Certificate of Excellence

The Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency successfully completed the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence program through the Special District Leadership Foundation for the second time. To receive the award, the Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency demonstrated the completion of essential governance transparency requirements, including conducting ethics training for all board…

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Drought-proof water supplies on the horizon in Big Bear Valley

Local groundwater provides the sole drinking water supply for the Big Bear Valley. Ongoing drought conditions, a long-term decline in rainfall, and record-low levels in Big Bear Lake have inspired four local agencies...

David Lawrence nominated as a "Local Government Champion" by the Institute for Local Government

The Local Government Champions Program recognizes public servants who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and day-to-day leadership in public service.

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Rep. Obernolte secures $11 million for CA-08 projects including $960,000 for Replenish Big Bear

U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-08) secured $11 million in funding for projects in California’s 8th District that passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of this week’s major appropriations package. This includes $960,000 for the Replenish Big Bear project aimed at providing a reliable and sustainable local water supply.

BBARWA Solar Project Time Lapse Video

Motive Energy created a time-lapse video of the solar panel installation at the BBARWA Treatment Plant.

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

Replenish Big Bear Receives $4.5 Million, the Largest IRWM Prop 1 Funding Award in the Santa Ana River Watershed

Replenish Big Bear, a recycled water project that will serve Big Bear Valley (Valley), was awarded $4,563,338 from the State of California’s, Department of Water Resources (DWR), Proposition 1 Round 1 Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Implementation Grant Program. This is the largest IRWM grant awarded in the Santa Ana River Watershed, a testament to the project’s significant community…

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Public Advised to Not Flush Disinfecting Wipes, Paper Towels, or Flushable Wipes Down the Toilet

Big Bear City, Ca - BBARWA encourages our customers to clean surfaces with disinfecting wipes to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, it is important to discard those items in a sealed trash bag and not the toilet.

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Replenish Big Bear

We are creating a new legacy of water sustainability. Millions of gallons of water leave the valley each year as wastewater. Replenish Big Bear captures this lost water source, treats it using proven…

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