E.P.A.

The E.P.A. department handles many of our enviornmental problems, including water treatment, waste management, recycling, and many other programs for the best of the tribe.

If you are curious about your water, what is in it, and how you may be able to help it, then you will want to check out this Consumer Confidence Report. It goes into great depth about our water and what is in it.

If you have any questions about the programs that the E.P.A. handles, please contact Edwin Smith at enviro@bearrivertribe.com

February Updates

Improper Disposal of Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste should always be disposed of properly, that is to say, by a licensed hazardous waste handler or through municipal hazardous waste collection days. Many chemicals should not be disposed of in household septic systems, including oils (e.g., cooking, motor), lawn and garden chemicals, paints and paint thinners, disinfectants, medicines, photographic chemicals, and swimming pool chemicals. Similarly, many substances used in industrial processes should not be disposed of in drains at the workplace because they could contaminate a drinking water source. Companies should train employees in the proper use and disposal of all chemicals used on site. The many different types and the large quantities of chemicals used at industrial locations make proper disposal of wastes especially important for ground water protection.

Anthony Brown
106-319, Coordinator

Water/Waste Water

The Wastewater plant is running better then ever and getting better everyday. The Distribution pump house is in good running order. If you have anything to ask feel free to call Jim or Randy at 707) 733-1931 we will answer as best we can.

Jim and Randy

W.U.S.A. Water Utility Service Authority

We recently purchased a second greensand filter for the water system and it is scheduled to be installed in the first week of January to enhance the filtration of the water, so there will now be two filters. We also had the existing filters changed as well as the storage tank cleaned.

The well pump at the old Rancheria was replaced to do the high iron and manganese content; we replaced the 3/4HP pump with a 1HP pump and also replaced the pope from the pump to the storage tank. We are currently in the process of changing the filter on the R/O units here on the Rancheria. The wastewater treatment plant is operating fine and producing a very nice effluent.