San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District

What San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District does

San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (SBVMWD) is a California special district and regional water agency established in 1954, headquartered at 380 East Vanderbilt Way in San Bernardino. The agency's functional mandate is to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply for the San Bernardino Valley by importing supplemental water from the California State Water Project, replenishing and managing local groundwater basins, and operating regional wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. SBVMWD serves residents, businesses, and ecosystems across the San Bernardino Valley and operates a portfolio of infrastructure assets and programs including the Enhanced Recharge Project (groundwater replenishment), the Inland Empire Brine Line (regional wastewater pipeline serving the Santa Ana Watershed), and Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO), which uses advanced weather forecasting and modeling to optimize reservoir storage and release decisions. The district also advances environmental programs such as the Upper Santa Ana Habitat Conservation Plan, Sensitive Species Protection, and the Climate Adaptation & Resilience Plan, and operates Watershed Connect as a regional collaboration platform and Watershed Moments as a public education podcast.

SBVMWD's technology stack centers on physical water management infrastructure — recharge basins, reservoir operations, pipeline systems — augmented by data-driven forecasting through FIRO and community coordination through Watershed Connect. Product and program launches span planning initiatives (Sunrise Ranch Master Plan), conservation services, water management technology (FIRO), and core infrastructure (Brine Line, Enhanced Recharge), positioning the agency as an integrated regional steward of water resilience, habitat, and long-term sustainability.

As a government state entity and special district, SBVMWD does not generate revenue through commercial sales but is funded primarily through property taxes and water service fees paid by constituents within its service area. The agency is governed by an elected Board of Directors and is not privately held, not a subsidiary, and has no venture or private equity investors. Rates and budgets are set through board approval and public regulatory processes rather than market pricing. Customer acquisition is effectively universal within the geographic service area, with go-to-motion being direct public service delivery rather than commercial sales.

Name

San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District

Legal name

San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District

Website

https://sbvmwd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District is a California special district established in 1954 that manages regional water supply for the San Bernardino Valley through State Water Project imports, groundwater replenishment, reservoir operations, and wastewater infrastructure, funded by property taxes and water service fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Water Supply and Wastewater Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Utilities (221), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Wastewater Collection (Sewer Networks) (BPALAMAA), Wastewater Interceptor & Regional Conveyance Pipelines (Long-Distance) (TLAGAHAE), Detention, Retention & Storage Systems (Ponds, Tanks, Vaults) (EUANAEAD)

Keywords

• Municipal water supply
• Groundwater recharge services
• Regional water planning
• Wastewater pipeline operations
• Water resource management

Headquarters

HQ city

San Bernardino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Water Service and Property Tax Revenue: As a special district, SBVMWD is funded through property taxes and water service fees to provide reliable water supply to the region

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District is a public special district that manages the regional water supply for the San Bernardino Valley. It imports supplemental water from the California State Water Project, replenishes and manages local groundwater basins, operates wastewater and brine pipeline infrastructure, and delivers conservation, habitat, and climate adaptation programs that support water resilience across the service area.

Product overview

San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District operates as a regional water agency established in 1954, providing a unified suite of water management services centered around ensuring reliable and sustainable water supply for the San Bernardino Valley region. The District's offerings include water infrastructure projects (Enhanced Recharge, Inland Empire Brine Line), environmental planning initiatives (Climate Adaptation & Resilience Plan, Sunrise Ranch Master Plan), habitat conservation programs (Habitat Conservation Plan, Sensitive Species Protection), and technology-driven water management (Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations). The District also operates Watershed Connect as a regional collaboration platform and communicates through the Watershed Moments podcast. Together, these services work to import supplemental water from the California State Water Project, replenish local groundwater basins, and manage the region's long-term water resilience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Watershed Moments Podcast: San Bernardino Valley's podcast exploring the people, science, and stories behind the region's water. Each episode features conversations with experts, partners, and community leaders working to protect and manage water resources.

Products and services

• Enhanced Recharge Groundwater recharge service that captures stormwater and imported water to replenish local groundwater basins in the San Bernardino Valley.
• Inland Empire Brine Line Regional wastewater pipeline service that safely transports salty and industrial wastewater out of the Santa Ana Watershed for commercial and industrial customers.
• Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) Water management service using advanced weather forecasting and modeling to optimize how water is stored and released from local reservoirs in the San Bernardino Valley.
• Habitat Conservation Plan (Upper SAR HCP) Regional habitat conservation program that provides a framework to protect, enhance, and restore habitat for Covered Species while streamlining permitting for Covered Activities in the Santa Ana River watershed.
• Sensitive Species Protection Conservation service that protects sensitive species such as Burrowing Owl, San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat, Santa Ana Sucker, and Cactus Wren along with their habitats in the San Bernardino Valley.
• Watershed Connect Regional collaboration platform that brings together water agencies, nonprofits, and communities to advance conservation and restoration in the San Bernardino Valley watershed.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• California State Water ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBVMWD imports supplemental water from the California State Water Project to supplement local water supplies and ensure regional water reliability

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• San Diego County Water Authority: Wholesale water supplier serving San Diego County via State Water Project imports. Comparable in scale, imported-water dependency, and infrastructure-heavy operating model.
• Orange County Water District: Manages the Orange County groundwater basin and operates recharge/reuse programs. Directly comparable in groundwater recharge expertise and groundwater-basin stewardship role.
• Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water): California's special district providing water supply, groundwater management, and flood protection in Santa Clara County. Highly comparable in governance model, mandate, and integrated water-resource portfolio.
• Metropolitan Water District of Southern California: The largest wholesale water supplier in Southern California and a key upstream supplier to SBVMWD. Directly comparable as a regional water wholesaler importing State Water Project supplies for member agencies.
• Eastern Municipal Water District: Riverside County-based water, wastewater, and recycled water provider. Comparable as a multi-service municipal water district in Southern California with similar retail/wholesale functions.
• Inland Empire Utilities Agency: A neighboring municipal water agency serving the western San Bernardino County region. Directly comparable as a wholesale water and wastewater service provider operating in the same Inland Empire geography and overlapping customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Municipal Water District of Orange County: Wholesale water district importing supplies for Orange County. Operates as a broader incumbent wholesaler with overlapping SWP reliance and similar regional stewardship responsibilities.
• West Basin Municipal Water District: Provides imported drinking water and recycled water to coastal Los Angeles County. Comparable as a special district with a wider portfolio of water-reuse and recycling programs.

Regional players

• Coachella Valley Water District: Special district providing water, wastewater, and irrigation service to the Coachella Valley. Comparable in governance and service mandate, but serves a distinct Southern California geography.
• Alameda County Water District: Groundwater management and water supply district in the San Francisco Bay Area. Comparable as a special district focused on groundwater basin recharge and treated water delivery, though in a different region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubelnkd.in/gUNEZRPi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/san-bernardino-valley-mwd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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