What We Do

San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District was formed in 1954 as a regional agency to plan a long-range water supply for the San Bernardino Valley. San Bernardino Valley imports water into the service area through participation in the State Water Project and manages groundwater storage within our boundaries. San Bernardino Valley was incorporated under the Municipal Water District Act of 1911 (California Water Code Section 71000 et seq., as amended). Our enabling act includes a broad range of powers to provide water, as well as wastewater and storm water disposal, recreation, and fire protection services. San Bernardino Valley does not deliver water directly to retail water customers. 

Who We Serve

The San Bernardino Valley service area covers around 353 square miles in southwestern San Bernardino County, about 60 miles east of Los Angeles, and has a population of approximately 714,000. It spans the eastern two-thirds of the San Bernardino Valley, the Crafton Hills, and a portion of the Yucaipa Valley, and includes the cities and communities of Bloomington, Colton, East Highland, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Mentone, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino, and Yucaipa.  Learn more about Who We Serve.

 

View frequently asked questions about San Bernardino Valley.