Date of Issuance: 12/20/2019 Contacts: Sandi McMillan, Finance Director Birch Bay Water & Sewer District 360-371-7100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FY 2020 Water and Sewer Budget Approved by District Commissioners During a regularly scheduled meeting on 12/12/19, the Birch Bay Water & Sewer Commissioners voted to approve the proposed fiscal year…
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Spring 2019 Staffing Changes prepare the District for the Future The District is experiencing a period of transition with a number of staffing changes. “The District’s most important asset is its employees. They focus daily on providing services in an efficient manner,” says Dan Eisses, General Manager. Last year, we saw two retirements. We celebrated…
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Conservation efforts Water Wisely The District’s historical water use more than doubles in the summer, especially on the hot days from June through August. This place extra stress on our water supplies and delivery systems. Here are some tips to reduce your use: Lawns ordinarily only need about 1” of rain (including rain) per week. …
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BBWSD Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plans July 11, 2019 Public Hearing Water Plans: https://chs.egnyte.com/dl/yL8ueJ6GSP Sewer Plans: https://chs.egnyte.com/dl/CFixf0prAK Comprehensive Plans – Why? Prudent management Required RCW 57 – Special Purpose Districts – “General Comprehensive Plan of Improvements” Department of Health – “Water System Plan” Department of Ecology – “General Sewer Plan” Basis for Calculation of General…
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During a special meeting on 11/20/2018, the Birch Bay Water & Sewer Commissioners voted to approve the proposed fiscal year 2019 budget. District Finance Director Sandi McMillan said “next year’s budget provides our growing District with a ten year planned Capital Improvement Program and a small increase in operating expenses”. The Commissioners approved the $6.2…
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With a vision for environmental and community stewardship, Birch Bay Water & Sewer District celebrates its fiftieth anniversary. The District celebrated on June 2, at Beach Fest & Feast in Birch Bay State Park, offering wastewater treatment facility tours and information on clean drinking water. “Our mission is to provide a reliable supply of safe…
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Originally published on www.thenorthernlight.com By Oliver Lazenby Blaine and Birch Bay residents used record amounts of water last month, and the trend may continue if the sun keeps shining. Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) customer usage peaked around 1.35 million gallons on one day late in the month, a district record for May…
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In May 2018 we’re already well above the norm, and, we’re even above the 2015 peak and average daily usage which was considered to be an “anomaly”.
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View a sewer line inspection video on YouTube. This shows how tree roots can infiltrate the sewer pipes.
What is FOG? Fats, oils and grease (FOG) are an expensive problem for sewer systems. Cooking grease coats pipelines similar to the way that fatty foods clog human arteries. The grease clings to the inside of the pipe-lines, eventually causing complete blockage. By doing your part at home, you can help to keep the District sewer system running…
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