Bear Valley CSD

-REMINDER-

The Bear Valley Springs Veterans Association is holding a Flag Retirement on Sunday, June 14.

Under the U.S. Flag Code, old or damaged flags should be disposed of in a dignified manner, typically with a ceremony where the flags are respectfully burned or buried.

Residents are invited to bring their flags to the CSD Parking lot between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm for proper disposal.

Flags can also be dropped off before the event at the Bear Valley Police Department; just leave them in the box in the lobby.

The Bear Valley Springs Veterans Association is holding a Flag Retirement on Sunday, June 14.

Under the U.S. Flag Code, old or damaged flags should be disposed of in a dignified manner, typically with a ceremony where the flags are respectfully burned or buried.

Residents are invited to bring their flags to the CSD Parking lot between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm for proper disposal.

Flags can also be dropped off before the event at the Bear Valley Police Department; just leave them in the box in the lobby.

-ROAD CLOSURE WARNING-

The Bear Valley CSD is working with the Bear Valley Springs Association to prepare for Independence Day! Please take note of the planned road closures for July 3 and July 4.

July 3
7:15AM-8:30AM
-Bear Valley Road closed from Deertrail Drive to N Lower Valley Road.
-Deertrail closed from Bear Valley to Fawn Way.
-N Lower Valley Road closed from Fawn to Bear Valley.

7:15AM-8:30AM
-Traffic Control at Fawn Way & N Lower Valley
-Traffic Control at Fawn Way & Deertrail Drive

9AM - 4PM
-Bear Valley Road Closed from Athletic Fields Lot to Cub Lake Lot

July 4
9AM - 4PM
-Bear Valley Road closed from Athletic Fields Lot to Cub Lake Lot

9AM-11AM
-N Lower Valley Road closed from Oaktree Court to Bear Valley Road

Thank you all for your understanding as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary!

The June Manager's Minute is here! This month, we have updates on upcoming modifications to Transfer Station operations, changes to how we manage our Board and Committee Meeting agendas, a new face at the Bear Valley Police Department, and more!

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The agenda has been posted for the Thursday, June 11 Board of Directors Meeting.

This meeting will include a public hearing on proposed rate changes for wastewater services. Notices have been mailed to all parcel owners affected by that proposed change, and more information can be found here: bvcsd.org/notice-of-public-hearing-on-proposed-adjustments-to-sewer-rates

To view the full agenda packet, visit bvcsd.org/board-meetings

Here is the June 2026 Board of Directors and Committee Meeting schedule:

June 11 - Regular Board of Directors Meeting, 6 pm
June 16 - Special Board of Directors Meeting, 12 pm
June 18 - Infrastructure Committee, 1 pm
June 23 - Administration Committee, 10 am
June 25 - Regular Board of Directors Meeting, 6 pm

The Bear Valley Community Services District’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) serves about 500 parcels in Bear Valley Springs. Every day, wastewater from hundreds of homes enters the sewer system, bound for the treatment plant.

But do you know what the plant actually does?

The WWTP is designed to receive and treat 250,000 gallons of wastewater per day. Currently, the BVCSD WWTP sends a daily average of 93,000 gallons of wastewater through an eight-step process that makes the water safe for release into the environment or reuse in things like landscaping.

1. PRE-TREATMENT (HEADWORKS): Physically removes large debris, such as cloth, plastic, and anything too large that may clog the system down the line.

2. BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT: Send the wastewater into a tank where bacteria are introduced. Those bacteria eat organic matter, breaking it down and converting it into a form that’s easier to remove.

3. REMOVE SOLID PARTICLES: Pump the water into a secondary clarifier, which is basically a large tank where water sits and settles. As the wastewater sits, solid particles separate and drop to the bottom, while the cleaner wastewater spills over the top and moves onto the next step.

4. FLOW CONTROL (BALANCING TANK): The wastewater moves to a balancing tank, which regulates the amount of water being sent to the next steps. Some chlorine is also added at this step to start disinfecting the water.

5. PREPARE FOR MORE FILTRATION: Pumps start moving the wastewater from the balancing tank to the sand filtration unit. Aluminum sulfate is added, which causes smaller particles still in the wastewater to stick together, making them easier to remove.

6. SAND FILTRATION: The wastewater is pumped up through sand. The sand catches and removes particles still present in the wastewater.

7. DISINFECTION: The water is injected with chlorine and flows through a contact chamber to maximize disinfection. The chlorine is added to eliminate pathogens and other harmful microorganisms.

8. DECHLORINATION: The water is sent to a pond, where it is injected with a de-chlorination agent to neutralize the chlorine in the water. Dechlorination removes residual chlorine, so it does not harm wildlife. Once the dechlorination is complete, the water is available for beneficial reuse.

The water at the end of this process is non-potable, so it isn’t used for drinking water. However, it can be safely discharged into the environment or used for things like watering the golf course.

The wastewater treatment plant is very tightly monitored. Problems at any step of the process can cause potentially hazardous water to be released, leading to environmental damage or groundwater contamination. It can also lead to significant fines from state or county governments. Our WWTP team is constantly running chemical analyses and maintenance checks to ensure everything is working normally.

To learn more about the Wastewater Treatment Plant, click the link below!

Wastewater Treatment Process The BVCSD WWTP is a Tertiary Treatment Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant with a designed average daily flow (ADF) of .25 MGD (million gallons a day…

The Bear Valley Springs Veterans Association is holding a Flag Retirement on Sunday, June 14.

Under the U.S. Flag Code, old or damaged flags should be disposed of in a dignified manner, typically with a ceremony where the flags are respectfully burned or buried.

Residents are invited to bring their flags to the CSD Parking lot between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm for proper disposal.

Flags can also be dropped off before the event at the Bear Valley Police Department; just leave them in the box in the lobby.

The CSD Water Department will be performing repair work on Oakflat Drive between Brian Place and Bear Valley Road this Thursday, June 4.

Work will begin at 8 AM and is expected to last until 4 PM. There may be disruptions to water service in that area during that time.

The agenda has been posted for the Thursday, June 4 Liaison Committee Meeting.