WVWD Celebrates the Bloomington Alleyway Main Replacement Project

Infrastructure project delivers enhanced water service and emergency response to Bloomington residents

RIALTO, Calif.— West Valley Water District (WVWD) celebrated the Bloomington Phase 3C Alleyway Main Replacement Project (Bloomington Phase 3C Project) with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 10, emphasizing the importance of water reliability, dependability, and safety for Bloomington residents. 

This critical project was partially funded through a $1.5 million investment championed by San Bernardino County 5th District Supervisor Joe Baca. For decades the residents of Bloomington have faced aging infrastructure issues, located in the alleyways of homes, that impacted the ability to respond to emergencies and perform maintenance within the community. The Bloomington Phase 3C Project has allowed for the modernization of timeworn water infrastructure, enhancing the District’s ability to improve hydrant flow and enabling first responders to act more effectively during emergencies.

“This replacement project modernizes the water delivery system for the community of Bloomington and ultimately allows for West Valley Water District to better serve its residents," said West Valley Water District President Kelvin Moore. “We show our most sincere gratitude to District Supervisor Joe Baca for his support, and our team continues to identify opportunities to deliver reliable water.” 

Prior to construction, distribution mains, services and valves were positioned in close proximity to the rear alleyways of homes which limited WVWD to perform maintenance, such as repairing leaks and providing adequate water flow. Over time, residents built structures over these easements that were buried below alleyways and backyards, making it difficult for WVWD employees to perform maintenance within the area. 

“This project is about delivering the basic infrastructure our Bloomington families deserve,” said District Supervisor Joe Baca. “By replacing an aging water system that has served this community for decades, we are improving reliability, strengthening public safety, and investing in the long-term future of South Bloomington. I’m proud of our partnership with West Valley Water District and, most importantly, proud that residents will see the benefits of this investment for generations to come.”

The completion of the Bloomington Phase 3C Project has provided the community of Bloomington with: 

• over 9,200 linear feet of pipeline upgrades
• the relocation of 104 service connections to front of homes
• 12 new fire hydrants
• Freshly repaved streets

This infrastructure modernization initiative marks a significant milestone for the community of Bloomington, allowing modern infrastructure to solve problems of the past and take the right step into the future. To learn more about this project and its impact, visit www.wvwd.org/projects.