December 2022 Newsletter
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Division 3
Board of Directors Elections 2022
Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District (BCVWD) is governed by a five-member Board, with directors elected by local voters. Three seats on the BCVWD Board of Directors are up for election in this year’s General Election on November 8.
The three seats up for election are:
- Division 3 – Daniel Slawson
- Division 4 – John Covington
- Division 5 – David Hoffman
Each Board member represents the area in which they live and serves a four-year term. Click here to view the BCVWD division map.
An individual interested in running for a Board seat in the 2022 elections must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years of age
- A resident and registered voter in Division 3, 4 or 5 of BCVWD at the time nomination papers are issued
Candidate filing for the elections begins July 18, 2022, at 8 a.m. and ends August 12, 2022, at 5 p.m. Nomination packets are available in person at the following locations. Appointments are highly recommended though walk-ins are accepted. With an appointment, Registrar of Voters staff are available to answer questions and help prospective candidates complete the paperwork.
Riverside County Registrar of Voters
2724 Gateway Dr., Riverside
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(951) 486-7200
(800) 773-8683
Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District
560 Magnolia Ave., Beaumont
Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (951) 845-9581
Completed documents with original signatures must be submitted to the Riverside County Registrar of Voters before 5 p.m. on August 12, 2022. BCVWD does not accept submittals. If an incumbent does not file nomination papers before the deadline, all other candidates will have until August 17, 2022, at 5 p.m. to file.
For more information about the election or to find out if you are eligible to run, contact the Riverside County Registrar of Voters at (951) 486-7200, (800) 773-8683 or voteinfo.net.
To learn more about the BCVWD Board of Directors, go to bcvwd.org/board-of-directors.
Additional Water-saving Measures Enacted as Region Reacts to Drought
BCVWD implements conservation requirements and penalties for non-compliance
Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District (BCVWD) is requiring 20% reductions in water use by customers and enforcing penalties in response to statewide emergency drought orders.
At its June 8 meeting, the BCVWD Board of Directors updated an earlier resolution to enact Stage 3 of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). The move restricts irrigation of residential lawns to three days per week between May and October and prohibits the filling of new swimming pools, on top of ongoing measures to cut water waste. Irrigation of decorative grass at commercial, industrial and institutional sites, including HOAs, is also banned by order of the State Water Resources Control Board.
“These actions help safeguard water resources for BCVWD customers as we face ongoing and unrelenting drought,” said Secretary David Hoffman, on behalf of the Board of Directors. “We all need to step up our conservation game and commit to saving more water.”
The District’s water supply is stable and customers will not run out of water this summer. However, significant efficiency efforts are imperative to address continued drought impacts.
Stage 3 measures also include: Watering of residential lawns, parks, sports fields, schools and grass used for recreational purposes or community events is currently limited to eight minutes per watering station, between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.
- Watering of residential lawns, parks, sports fields, schools and grass used for recreational purposes or community events is currently limited to eight minutes per watering station, between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.
- Addresses ending in an odd number or meters without a physical address may water Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Addresses ending in an even number may water Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
- Trees and plants are not subject to the watering limits.
- Between November and April, watering lawns is limited to two days per week
Stage 3 includes penalties for violations. Customers will first receive a written notice, followed by increasing financial penalties equal to 10%, 20%, 30% and 50% of the customer’s water bill. Violations after the fifth notice are subject to suspension or termination of water service.
The District constantly monitors weather conditions and the resulting impact on local water supply and demand. BCVWD’s strategic planning, preparation and partnerships have helped the agency realize more than a three-year supply of water stored for emergencies like the current drought. To prepare for water shortages, the District updated its WSCP in October 2021. The plan is designed to preserve water supplies in the Beaumont Basin, which provides water to the District’s service area.
For more information and conservation tips, visit bcvwd.org/preparing-for-drought.
Annual Water Quality Report Now Available!
Water quality is a top priority at BCVWD. We regularly sample and test our water for safety, all year long. The results are published annually in our Water Quality Report. Find the 2021 report below.
2021 Annual Water Quality Report: https://bcvwd.org/2021-Consumer-Confidence-Report/
Previous Annual Water Quality Reports: https://bcvwd.org/documents/plans-studies-reports/)
Check out our latest newsletter!
From bill pay assistance to conservation updates, stay up to date with what’s happening at BCVWD. Click the link below to read In the Know with H2O.
https://bcvwd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Newsletter052022.pdf
National Pollinators Month
Celebrate National Pollinators Month by adding some native plants to your garden! Choose local flowers and plants that will draw bees, birds and other pollinators to your yard. Planting a native garden saves water, too!
“With pollinators like bees and monarch butterflies on the decline and impacting our food supply, pollination is a serious issue facing our world today, ,” said President Daniel Slawson, on behalf of the Board of Directors. “Planting a native garden helps address this challenge and water conservation at the same time.”
#NationalPollinatorsMonth #BeeCounted #BCVWD
Infrastructure Week
This week is Infrastructure Week! At BCVWD, we are dedicated to maintaining and improving the pipes, pumps and other critical components that reliably deliver water to your tap.
“Our water delivery system is just one of many critical systems that provide vital services and resources to local residents,” said President Daniel Slawson, on behalf of the Board of Directors. “BCVWD is proud to play an important role in keeping our community healthy, safe and functioning.”
New step-by-step guide walks customers through “How to Read Your Bill”
BCVWD knows that sometimes navigating your bill can be confusing. Customers can find a step-by-step guide on “How to Read Your Bill” by clicking the link below.
“Transparency and accountability are at the heart of BCVWD’s operations,” said Treasurer Daniel Slawson, on behalf of the Board of Directors. “We hope this detailed information will help our customers understand their bill, as well as how money is used to provide water services.” CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO PDF
Safe, reliable water
Did you know? BCVWD ensures the system, including pipes and pumps, that delivers your water is maintained so it can keep doing its job – providing water to your tap! The District serves its customers from 24 wells and 15 reservoirs through a multitude of pipelines located within 11 pressure zones.
“Our staff works tirelessly to maintain the many pieces of the system that bring water to your home,” said Treasurer Daniel Slawson, on behalf of the Board of Directors. “It’s part of what allows you to have water at your tap every time you need it.”