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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Town will be hosting a public information meeting on Wednesday, July 31 from 4-6 pm at Arey Assembly Hall at 201 Green Street. The topic will be Fountainhead Subdivision and the Town’s plan to apply for a CDBG planning grant for water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure improvements in the neighborhood. We’ve mailed information about... Continue Reading →
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 →
Beginning in June, Waste Management is moving their current Wednesday service to Tuesdays. These changes do not affect the Monday route or collection at Bridgewater Retirement Community. Please note that your service time may also change from what you currently expect. Please have your carts at the curb the night before your collection day.
On the first Monday of each month, we’ll collect almost anything. We have picked up everything from pianos to pie cabinets and from tree limbs to treadmills. Still, as you might imagine, we have had to create some limitations: 1. At any one stop, we will pick up no more than nine cubic yards... Continue Reading →