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The District’s mission is to provide high quality, reliable, sustainable water and treatment of wastewater in a manner that reduces the District’s carbon footprint while balancing commitment to the highest standards of environmental protection and customer service in the most efficient and economical manner possible.

NOTICE - THURSDAY, June 4, 2020 12:10 PM

We have received the lab results and the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted!

After a Water Main Breaks

Sequence of work

• Our crews isolate the pipe by shutting off valves and temporarily placing the water supply out-of-service for the time necessary to make the repairs
• After repair or replacement of the broken pipe, it is thoroughly cleaned, disinfected, and flushed prior to being reconnected to the system

After the crews have gone
Please be aware of the following-
• New pipe, like any new container, can produce a new pipe taste and/or odor. This is not uncommon and will usually go away after a while. It is not in any way harmful, only aesthetically displeasing.

After a main repair, you may see discoloration in your water caused by system flushing.
Air trapped in the plumbing is a relatively common problem, especially in older homes. Trapped air may cause noisy plumbing, ranging from a vibrating sound to repetitive jack-hammer noises.
You can get rid of the discoloration and trapped air by running cold water for a few minutes through a tap without an aerator, such as the bathtub or outside spigot.
If discoloration, low pressure or trapped air continue for an extended period of time, please contact Customer Service at 719.256.4310

Notice: Service Interruption on June 10, 2020

The Baca Grande Water and Sanitation District will be performing improvements to our distribution system all day Wednesday, June 10, 2020 starting at 9:00 AM and ending at 5:00 PM.

This is a scheduled project for infrastructure upgrades along Road T. Customers in Casita Park, Camper Village, the POA Complex including the Library, EMS Crew Quarters, Colorado Central Telecom and Windwalker/Earthdancer Footwear and the Wildlife Refuge will be affected. Water outages are likely, so please prepare accordingly. We suggest that you fill containers with the water you may require for the day.

The District is committed to the safety and well-being of our work force and the community. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this time. If you have any questions, please contact the District office at 719-256-4310.

Thank you.

May 5, 2020 Special District Election OFFICAL RESULTS

Judge's Certificate of Election Returns and Statement of Ballots

The Baca Grande Water and Sanitation District held an election on May 5, 2020
Three (3)seats were open for a term of three (3) years each.
Following are the official results.

Dan Gray	26
Gregg Conlee	179*
Ben Spriestersbach	54
Mike Smith	108*
Michael J. Scully	96
Stephen “Ish” Futral	65
William Peck	110*

2020-2021 Rate Increase

March 27, 2020

At its March 27, 2020 meeting, the Board approved RESOLUTION 2020-03-02 to increase the ¾” water service fee from $28 per month to $35 per month and increase the sewer service fee from $28 per month to $32.20 per month in 2020. Then increase the ¾” water service fee from $35 per month to $ 43.75 per month and increase the sewer service fee from $32.20 per month to $37.03 per month in 2021.

The original implementation date was to begin with the April 1, 2020 billing having a due date of May 31. In consideration of the Covid-19 pandemic, the board pushed out the implementation date to July 1, 2020 having a due date of August 31, 2020.

2020 Rate Increase letter...

Baca Grande Water and Sanitation Financial Plan and Rate Study...

RESOLUTION 2020-03-02...

DISTRICT COVID-19 RESPONSE PSA (please read)
March 16, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE
DISTRICT OFFICE CLOSED TO OUTSIDE VISITORS

The Baca Grande Water and Sanitation District has been monitoring recent events associated with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in our area and we have taken extra precautions to keep our employees and our community healthy and safe. To that end, we have closed our offices to the public until further notice in order to limit potential employee exposure to the current pandemic.

Please continue to call (719) 256-4310 with any service and billing questions or if you have a water or sanitation service emergency.

We appreciate your patience during this challenging time.

DO NOT FLUSH!

Here are a few recommendations to consider regarding the wastewater treatment plant:

Please flush only toilet paper and human waste.
If you run out of toilet paper and are using other items such as paper towels, wipes, etc.
PLEASE DO NOT FLUSH THEM!

Please note: Some wipes are labeled “flushable” but should not be flushed down your toilet. These can
cause blockages in your sewer pipes and cause wastewater to back up into your house causing additional
hygiene issues and potentially structural water damage.

COVER YOUR FLUSH!
Always avoid putting these items down a drain...

SEWER LINE BACKUPS
Information and resources for homeowners...

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SAFER AT HOME BEGINS

While you were away...
Flush Stagnant Lines for Consumption
If your home or facility has been vacant for a significant length of time, we recommend flushing your water lines before you use the water for consumption. Turning on your faucets for several minutes removes the older stagnant water from your lines and brings in fresh water. Run the water until you feel a significant drop in temperature to ensure you are getting fresh water from our distribution system.

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SAGUACHE COUNTY HAS A FIRE BAN IN EFFECT!
April 21, 2020
The Saguache County Board of County Commissioners declares the County under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions.

Read the Fire Hazard Emergency Resolution here

Sign Up for Emergency Alerts
The San Luis Valley 911 Emergency Telephone Authority offers a free service that sends emergency alerts via email and phone. You can view more information and sign up here:

https://www.slve911.org/emergency-alerts

BGWSD Board Meetings

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors of the Baca Grande Water and Sanitation District are typically held on the third Friday of each month, 9:00 AM, at 57 Baca Grant Way South. The meetings are open to the public.

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. If you wish to be included on the monthly Board Meeting Agenda distribution list, please send a request to info@bacawater.com.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 19, 2020.

Find out more about the board of directors and meetings...

Xpress Bill Pay -The Easiest Way to Pay Your Bill

As a way to offer you more choices in how you pay your bills, the District has partnered with Xpress Bill Pay to offer Online Bill Payment. All you need is an Internet connection through a Web browser and an e-mail address. Sign up today for your free account and start using this service. It’s simple to use.

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