Announces Funding to Modernize
Big Bear Lake Water Infrastructure
Washington D.C.____Representative Paul Cook
(R-Apple Valley) December
5, 2018 announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
approved a loan of $12,000,000 and a
grant of $3,000,000 to the City of Big Bear Lake to replace important water
infrastructure.
The USDA made the announcement of the
investment as part of awards in 46 states totaling $1.2 billion to help rebuild
and improve rural water infrastructure for 936,000 rural Americans living in 46
states.
This Rural Development investment will be
used to replace about 13 miles of
undersized water supply pipeline. Some of the existing steel pipelines are
nearly 70 years old and leak frequently, resulting in wasted water and
increased energy consumption costs. The City of Big Bear Lake's Department of
Water (DWP) and Power provides water to more than 15,000 customers in the city
and in unincorporated areas in surrounding San Bernardino.
Rep. Cook has previously authored letters in
support of federal grants supporting Big Bear Valley’s replacement of older
inefficient pipelines.
Rep. Cook said, “I’m pleased to learn about
the USDA’s commitment to help rebuild our water infrastructure in our rural
communities, particular in Big Bear Lake. It’s imperative that Big Bear Lake
replaces these pipelines to improve delivery, minimize water waste, and reduce
energy consumption.”