The Bear River Water Conservancy District manages water services and governance for several areas, including the communities of Bothwell, Thatcher, and Howell. According to the district's board page dated July 12, 2024, J.F. Summers was listed as a Trustee representing Bothwell, Thatcher, and Howell, with a term set to expire on December 31, 2025. This role was part of a board structure that included various representatives for different regions and entities.
Based on the same July 12, 2024, document, the board's leadership and membership included several individuals with specific regional assignments. Lyle Holmgren was listed as the Financial Chairman representing Tremonton, Garland, and Elwood, with a term expiring December 31, 2029. The document noted that Holmgren was appointed in December 2022. Other board members included a Trustee representing Bear River City - Corinne, who was appointed in January 2024 with a term ending December 31, 2027. A Trustee representing the Hwy 38 Corridor, Harper Ward-Beaver Dam, was also appointed in January 2024 with a term expiring December 31, 2027.
Further leadership roles identified in the July 12, 2024, board list included a Trustee representing Western Box Elder County, who was appointed in June 2013 and had a term expiring December 31, 2026. A Trustee representing the Bear River Canal Company was appointed in January 2017, with a term expiring December 31, 2024. Additionally, a Trustee representing the Box Elder County Commission was appointed in June 2014 and had a term expiring December 31, 2026. The board also included a member representing South Willard, Willard, Perry, and Mantua, who was appointed on January 1, 2025, with a term expiring December 31, 2028. Another member, appointed on January 1, 2025, was listed as representing Independent Water Companies, with a term ending December 31, 2028.
For residents seeking to manage their accounts, the district provides several digital and physical options. According to the district's website, customers can update or change contact information through an online form that requires an account name, account number, mobile number, email, and billing address. The district's website states a commitment to providing customer service via the phone, in person, or over the internet. For those who prefer physical transactions, a payment drop box is available in either entry way at the district's location at 102 West Forest Street, Brigham City, Utah. The district maintains business hours from Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The district provides various resources on its site, including a drought response plan, public notices, and consumer confidence reports.
What this means for Bothwell
For residents of Bothwell, the Bear River Water Conservancy District provides essential water management and governance. Through the board of trustees, the district handles regional interests. Residents can manage their service by using the online account update tools or by visiting the office in Brigham City during standard business hours to utilize the available payment drop box.
