BIG BEAR CITY, CA - Steven Schindler, the General Manager for the Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency (BBARWA), announced he will retire as the head of the organization on May 1, 2017. Schindler will leave the organization after serving as its chief executive for more than half of the Agency's existence and longest tenured employee; with over 24 years at BBARWA and over … [Read more...] about Steve Schindler, BBARWA GM, Announces His Retirement
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No Rate Increases from Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency through 2018
Big Bear, CA, May 14th, 2016 - The California Water News Daily wrote: The Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency, who serves 25,000 households and business, has managed to accomplish something most California water related agencies have not in recent years, keep rates level for customers. Most water agencies in Southern California are proposing increased water and … [Read more...] about No Rate Increases from Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency through 2018
Senator Morrell and Assemblyman Obernolte to Hold Fire Tax Town Halls in Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear
Big Bear, CA, April 13, 2016 - On Saturday, April 16, Senator Mike Morrell (R-Rancho Cucamonga) and Assemblyman Jay Obernolte (R-Big Bear Lake) will hold two community forums to discuss the status of the controversial state fire prevention “fee”, more commonly known as the fire tax. Senator Morrell recently authored Senate Bill 198 (co-authored by Assemblyman Obernolte) to … [Read more...] about Senator Morrell and Assemblyman Obernolte to Hold Fire Tax Town Halls in Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear
Big Bear Valley Residents Keep Prescription Drugs Out of the Wrong Hands
Big Bear, CA, February 4, 2016 - Unused or unwanted medications that are stored at home are highly susceptible to misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, and prescription drugs are the Big Bear Valley’s third most abused substance by youth, tied with ecstasy. The most common way prescription drug abusers obtain these drugs is by … [Read more...] about Big Bear Valley Residents Keep Prescription Drugs Out of the Wrong Hands
Wastewater Agency Approves Cost-Saving Project
Big Bear City, CA, November 20, 2013 - In a special meeting Tuesday, the Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency (BBARWA) approved another money-saving venture. As part of the sewage treatment process, BBARWA dries its sludge before disposal in order to reduce its water content; biosolids are what’s left over. The existing operation uses an open drying bed that’s limited to … [Read more...] about Wastewater Agency Approves Cost-Saving Project