Replenish Big Bear's goal is to recover a sustainable local water supply that is currently being disposed of and use it as a resource within the watershed by implementing a multi-benefit project that improves local drought resiliency, protects the rare and diverse habitat and species, promotes a thriving community through enhanced recreation, and is affordable to the community.
Project Updates
The Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency (BBARWA) will hold its regular meeting on January 25, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Items to be discussed include:
Replenish Big Bear Project Update by Water Systems Consulting, Inc.
Replenish Big Bear Financing Update by Fieldman Rolapp & Associates
Appropriate $31,045 for a Rate Study Update from the Contingency Fund
An Approving Resolution Related to Funding for the Replenish Big Bear Project: Resolution No. R. 01-2023, A Resolution of the Governing Board of the Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency Authorizing Execution and Delivery of a Loan Agreement and Promissory Note and Approving Other Actions in Connection Thereto
Recycled water regulations are designed to protect public health and the environment and since the natural water quality in Big Bear Lake, being at the top of the watershed, is already very good, the project must employ a high level of treatment to prevent degradation. Based on a modeling analysis of the Lake and numerous discussions with the Regional Board and the Division of Drinking Water, the Project Team determined that full advanced treatment would be needed. The existing BBARWA Wastewater Treatment Plant will be supplemented with a new full advanced treatment facility with a capacity of 2.2 MGD, producing approximately 2,200 AFY. Multiple treatment processes will use the best available technology to produce purified water that meets or exceeds all State and Federal water quality standards to protect public health and the environment. This includes nutrient removal, ultra filtration, reverse osmosis, and the UV advanced oxidation process.
