If you use our online portal to pay your utility bill this month, you may notice that it looks a little different from what you may be used to. While it is the same system with the same options for payment, the new look should make the page a little easier to navigate. As a... Continue Reading →
Trash Talk
Here in the Town Office, we regularly receive calls regarding our waste services. So we thought it was time that we talk trash. When you receive this month's issue of The Current, you'll find that it includes our Trash Talk insert - perfect for posting on the fridge - with information about weekly residential trash... Continue Reading →
Utility Bills: Your Way to Pay
Here in the Town Office, we are here to serve you and want to make things easier for you. While we know that paying the utility bill is not the highlight of anyone's month, our Treasurer's Office has developed a variety of billing and payment options to help make it a little less burdensome to... Continue Reading →
Water Treatment Plant Open House Cancelled
The Department of Homeland Security "has issued a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin regarding a heightened threat environment... due to the direct involvement of the United States in the ongoing conflict between the nations of Israel and Iran." Given the possibility of an increased threat of terror/cyber attacks, the Virginia Department of Health has accordingly... Continue Reading →
Award-Winning Water… Straight to Your Tap!
The Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water has awarded our Water Treatment Plant (WTP) with a 2024 Excellence in Waterworks Operations/Performance Award! This is the thirteenth year in which our WTP have earned the Gold Award, VDH's highest honor for water treatment, since 2011 (see the wall of awards above). Congratulations to our... Continue Reading →
Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan
The Town of Bridgewater operates a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), which regulates how we manage and discharge stormwater. We’re unique in that we’re the only Town in Rockingham County required to do this based on our population density and our location on the Chesapeake Bay watershed. (Rockingham County is not an MS4 either,... Continue Reading →
Hydrant Flushing to Begin This Week
The Town of Bridgewater will begin its routine maintenance of fire hydrants and flushing of water mains during the week of October 14. This process will take a couple of weeks to complete. Flushing water from a hydrant removes the degraded chlorine and any polluted water from the Town’s water system. It also helps to... Continue Reading →
Bridgewater Passport Services
Did you know that the Town Office is authorized as a passport acceptance facility? While we do not process renewals (renewal guidelines), our Passport Acceptance Agents do accept applications for new passports or passports that have been expired for 5 years or more. Passport appointments are available Monday through Friday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Our... Continue Reading →
Preparing for Possible Flooding
With the potential for heavy rain and gusting winds from the remnants of Debby, we are busy reviewing our plans in the case of flooding and power outages. Here are a few things to keep in mind should we experience any adverse effects from the storm. Do not attempt to cross any flooded roads or... Continue Reading →
Update to Water Service Disconnection Policy
The Treasurer's Office has announced the update below to the water service disconnection policy. Please call (540) 908-3399 with any questions related to the updated policy. Disconnection of Service Due to Non-payment Disconnections are scheduled once an account becomes 60 or more days past due. Disconnect notices will be mailed, and a date of payment... Continue Reading →