Where Our Water Comes From 💧

Once we know why replenishment is required, the next question is: where does that water come from?

The answer is the California State Water Project (SWP), a massive system of reservoirs, canals, and pipelines that delivers water throughout the state.

Here in Beaumont, we work with the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency (SGPWA), our regional wholesale water provider, to purchase water from the SWP. BCVWD then uses that imported water to replenish the Beaumont Basin and deliver safe, reliable drinking water directly to our customers.

It’s a true partnership:

• State Water Project (SWP): Moves water across California.
• SGPWA: Purchases SWP water for our region.
• BCVWD: Replenishes the basin and delivers water to you.

On your bill, you may notice a State Water Project pass-through charge. This is the cost BCVWD pays to SGPWA for the imported water we purchase on behalf of our community. It’s not an extra fee from BCVWD, but simply the share of costs required to secure the long-term water supplies we all rely on.

Together, this partnership ensures our community has access to safe, reliable water today, and tomorrow.

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