Water and Sewer General Facility Charge Increase March 2023 Birch Bay Water and Sewer District is recommending an increase in its General Facilities Charges (GFCs) for water and sewer connections. GFCs are established to charge new connections to the water or sewer systems an equitable share of the cost of the system, including…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FY 2023 Water and Sewer Budget Approved by District Commissioners During a regularly scheduled meeting on 12/8/2022, the Birch Bay Water & Sewer Commissioners voted to approve the proposed fiscal year 2023 budget: Operations & Maintenance $4,633,190 Capital Improvement Projects $2,878,550 Debt Service $ 597,438 Total budget …
The 2023 proposed budget is now available to review. With continuing inflation all expense categories were carefully reviewed for adjustments. The District rate of growth continues to be slower than forecasted, at under 1% in recent years so we have assumed the same for 2023. A new Utility Operator Laborer position has been added we…
In 2018, Birch Bay Water & Sewer District (BBWSD) was approved by the Washington State Public Works Board for financing of a $2M capital project to replace water meters with Automated Meter Read (AMR) units. BBWSD customers benefit from attractive Public Works Board financing terms of 1.5% Annual Percentage Rate for 20 years, which controls…
During a regularly scheduled meeting on 12/9/2022, the Birch Bay Water & Sewer Commissioners voted to approve the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget: Operating Expenses – $4,314,268 Capital Expenses – $1,786,000 Debt Service Payments – $608,644 2022 Budget Total Expenditures – $6,708,912 Sandi McMillan, District Finance Director, shares that the Board reviewed a 10 year…
Whatcom Water Week is an annual celebration of water resources in Whatcom County. The weeklong event features a series of free events including a fun run, work parties, educational opportunities for families, self-guided walks, and a photo contest. Whatcom Watersheds Information Network (WWIN) organizes Whatcom Water Week. One of WWIN’s main goals is to serve…
During the regularly scheduled Board meeting, the Commissioners will review the proposed General Facility Charge Rates in connection with the recently adopted Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom in meeting id #858 050 165 04, phone access in zoom on 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-9128. If you have questions please call 360-371-7100. BBWSD…
The Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) is pleased to provide our customers with its annual “Consumer Confidence Report” for the calendar year 2020. This report explains the quality of drinking water provided by BBWSD. The report includes results from required water quality tests, as well as an explanation of where our water comes…
Governor Inslee has issued Proclamation 20-23, pertaining to Utility Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services. Birch Bay Water and Sewer District is committed to keeping our customers connected to essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. If you are experiencing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible for support,…
(Seattle, Washington, March 23, 2020) – Water and sewer districts throughout the state are taking all steps necessary to continue providing safe and reliable water and sewer services for the duration of this emergency. In recognition of the pandemic’s economic impact, special purpose water and sewer districts are also considering and implementing financial relief for…