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Spring is Here, With Warmer Days Ahead
With spring arriving, and experiencing warmer than normal temperatures, water use across our community may begin to increase sooner than expected, especially outdoors.
As we move into the season, small adjustments can help manage water use while keeping your landscape healthy:
✔️ Adjust sprinkler timers to match changing temperatures
✔️ Avoid watering on windy days to reduce water loss
✔️ Use mulch around plants to help retain moisture
✔️ Check for overspray onto sidewalks or driveways
Making a few seasonal changes can help ensure water is used efficiently as demand rises.
BCVWD remains committed to providing reliable water service while helping customers stay informed throughout the changing seasons.
Learn more about our conservation programs at: https://bcvwd.gov
#BCVWD #SpringSeason #WaterWise #CommunityCare
Capital Improvement Program (2026) Update
BCVWD continues to move forward on multiple infrastructure projects designed to strengthen system reliability, improve water delivery, and prepare for future growth.
Recent updates from our Engineering Workshop include:
- New and Replacement Wells – Well 30 is preparing to go out to bid, and Well 31 is being coordinated in partnership with the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency. These projects help ensure long-term groundwater reliability.
- Pipeline Improvements – Replacement pipeline work is ongoing, including improvements along 11th Street. We are coordinating closely with the City of Beaumont on paving schedules to reduce impacts and improve efficiency.
- Pressure Zone Projects – Design work continues on potable and non-potable pressure zone improvements to maintain consistent service levels throughout our community.
- Tank Rehabilitation & Coating – Bid documents are being prepared to rehabilitate and protect four storage tanks, extending their service life and protecting water quality.
- Hydrant & Service Improvements – We are evaluating hydrant replacements and service line improvements to maintain reliability and manage replacement costs responsibly.
As with all large infrastructure programs, some projects require coordination with state agencies and regional partners. Our team continues working through permitting and design processes to keep projects moving forward.
“These capital projects represent BCVWD’s continued commitment to reliability, responsible infrastructure investment, and long-term water security for our community. By proactively improving wells, pipelines, and pressure zones, we are strengthening our system today while preparing to meet the needs of future growth” said BCVWD Board
Member Andy Ramirez.
These improvements are part of BCVWD’s ongoing effort to modernize facilities, protect groundwater resources, and deliver dependable service to over 64,000 residents.
Learn more about our infrastructure programs at https://bcvwd.gov.
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Where Does Your Water Come From?
Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District’s water supply is local, carefully managed, and decades in the making.
Our primary water source is groundwater from the Beaumont Basin, a shared underground storage area that serves multiple local agencies. This basin is managed under a court-approved adjudication to ensure long-term sustainability and responsible use. To safely manage the Beaumont Basin and comply with the adjudication, BCVWD partners regionally with the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency to purchase imported water to recharge all water that is extracted, through our recharge ponds consisting of 78.8 acres of land on Beaumont Ave between Cherry Valley Blvd and Brookside Ave.
In addition to basin wells, BCVWD operates wells in Edgar Canyon, a historic water source for our community since the early 1900s. These canyon wells continue to supply a portion of our water today.
To protect these sources, the District has invested in:
- Groundwater recharge facilities that capture stormwater and imported supplies
- Monitoring wells and basin management programs
- Modern telemetry systems that optimize pumping efficiency
- Infrastructure improvements that deliver water safely to your home
“Maintaining a reliable water supply requires both local stewardship and regional partnership,” said BCVWD Board President Lona Williams. “Our responsibility is to manage today’s resources wisely while planning ahead to ensure water reliability for future generations.”
From historic canyon diversions to modern recharge projects, BCVWD’s water system has evolved for more than a century, all with one goal: delivering safe, dependable water to our community.
Learn more about our water system at: https://bcvwd.gov
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Regular Board Meeting Today 03/24/2026
Here’s your chance to #participate! We welcome feedback from the community during our Board of Directors meetings. Join us in person or online tonight at 6:00 p.m. Visit https://bcvwd.gov/documents/2026-board-meeting-agendas for the agenda. #BCVWD
Online via Zoom –
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84318559070?pwd=SXIzMFZCMGh0YTFIL2tnUGlpU3h0UT09
Telephone, please dial: (669) 900-9128
Enter Meeting ID: 843 1855 9070
Enter Passcode: 113552
For public comment, use the “Raise Hand” feature on the video call when prompted. If dialing in, please dial *9 to “Raise Hand” when prompted. #BCVWD
Spring is Here
As the season changes, it’s a great time to refresh your watering habits.
- Adjust irrigation timers for cooler spring weather
- Water early in the morning to reduce evaporation
- Check for sprinkler leaks or overspray
- Choose climate-appropriate plants
Smart watering keeps your landscape healthy while protecting our local water supply.
Find more tips at: https://bcvwd.gov/water-conservation-tips/ #BCVWD #Spring #WaterWise #Conservation
A Hydrant for Helicopters: Strengthening Wildfire Response and Water Planning
Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District is partnering with the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency (SGPWA) to install a water system connection that will serve a new heli-hydrant station along Brookside Avenue.
A heli-hydrant is essentially a hydrant designed specifically for helicopters. As shown in the diagram, it is a self-contained unit with a tank, controls, and an air gap that allows firefighting helicopters to quickly refill water without traveling long distances. By reducing travel time between refills, aerial crews can respond faster and more efficiently during wildfire emergencies.
Recent fire seasons in our region have demonstrated the importance of strengthening emergency response infrastructure throughout the Pass Area.
“This partnership reflects how regional agencies can work together to improve public safety while planning responsibly for the future,” said BCVWD Board Member Daniel Slawson. “By coordinating this connection now, we are supporting wildfire response efforts and extending infrastructure that will serve a future District well site in a fiscally responsible way.”
Through this joint project:
- SGPWA will own and operate the heli-hydrant facility
- BCVWD will construct the shared water connection
- Infrastructure will also extend toward a planned future well location
By building this connection during initial construction, both agencies avoid higher costs that would come with separate future installations.
This project strengthens regional wildfire response while supporting BCVWD’s long-term water reliability planning, a smart investment in both safety and sustainability.
Learn more about our Capital Improvement Program at https://bcvwd.gov
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What Is a Special District and Why Does It Matter?
Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District is not part of a city. We are an independent special district, a limited-purpose local government created specifically to provide water service to our community.
Unlike cities or counties that manage many services (police, roads, parks, and more), special districts focus on one core responsibility. For BCVWD, that responsibility is water, and only water.
As an independent water district:
- We are governed by our own locally elected Board of Directors.
- Our Board focuses exclusively on water policy, infrastructure, and supply.
- The revenue we collect stays within the District and supports water operations, maintenance, replenishment, and improvements.
- We can respond directly and efficiently to changes that impact water service.
Cities often rely on a mix of funding sources, including property taxes, and manage many competing priorities. As a special district, our operations are funded by the water we provide, which means our financial decisions are dedicated solely to maintaining and improving our water system.
According to the California Special Districts Association, special districts are considered the “workhorses” of local government because they provide focused, efficient, and specialized services tailored to the communities they serve.
“Our role as an independent “Special” water district allows us to stay focused on one mission, delivering safe, reliable water while being fiscally responsible to our customers at the local level,” said BCVWD Board Member John Covington. “That independence ensures that water revenues are invested directly back into the water system that serves our community.”
Special districts are designed for local control, transparency, and accountability, and we are proud to serve in that role for Beaumont and Cherry Valley.
Learn more about BCVWD at https://bcvwd.gov #BCVWD #SpecialDistrict #LocalControl #WaterService #Community