FAQ


With this we hope to answer some of the more common questions asked by both our long term and new users.  As time goes by, it can be easy to forget even vital information.

Bayview Water & Sewer District is a Quasi Municipal Corporation governed by the State of Idaho.  

We have a five (5) members on the Board of Directors.  

Chair of Board:           Shon Luoma

Vice-Chair:                 Jeanna Hofmeister

Director:                     Ted Bare

Director:                     Dan Tindall

Director:                     OPEN

The Board can vote on Ordinances and Resolutions that fit our District’s needs. Board meeting dates & times are as follows:

2025 Regular Meetings  – Day and Time

January 16, 2025               Thursday             3:30 pm               District Office & Zoom

February 20, 2025            Thursday             3:30 pm               District Office & Zoom

March 20, 2025                 Thursday             3:30 pm               District Office & Zoom

April 17, 2025                     Thursday             3:30 pm               District Office & Zoom

May 15, 2025                      Thursday             3:30 pm               District Office & Zoom

June 19, 2025                     Thursday             3:30 pm               District Office & Zoom

July 17, 2025                       Thursday             3:30 pm               District Office & Zoom

August 21, 2025                Thursday             3:30 pm               District Office & Zoom

September 25, 2025        Thursday             3:30 pm               District Office & Zoom

October 16, 2025              Thursday             3:30 pm               District Office & Zoom

November 20, 2025         Thursday             3:30 pm               District Office & Zoom

December 18, 2025          Thursday             3:30 pm               District Office & Zoom

Times of special meetings will be posted on the front page of the website.  All meetings are open and the public is welcome to attend.

Office Information:

The Bayview Water & Sewer District is located at 16401 E Emerson Dr., Bayview ID 83803

  • Take a right off Perimeter Road, onto Lyvel Road, then take another right directly after Timberlake Fire District onto E. Emerson Drive. The District office will be directly in front of you and customer parking is around the front of the building.
  • Our mailing address is P.O. Box 637, Bayview, ID 83803.
  • Our office phone number is (208) 683-3948
  • Our Email address is BWSD637@gmail.com
  • Our office hours are Monday & Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

District Emails are checked and monitored five (5) days a week, Monday thru Friday. If you are not able to make it into the office during the Monday or Wednesday business hours please email or call to set up an appointment. We are more than happy to accommodate you.

FOR WATER or SEWER EMERGENCIY: Call (208) 683-0500 for Bob Kuchenski, District Operator.

Other Information:

We have a moratorium on the sale of ERU’s (Sewer Connections).  There is also a $90.00 inspection fee when installing a septic tank.  This is a specialized tank, and you can stop by the office for a copy of the required specifications.

In the winter we do not read meters because of the snow and freezing temperatures.  In the spring we average the meter reading for each month and will bill for overage (Winter Excess Consumption) at this time.  This is also usually when we find leaks.  At this time, if you have a leak and show us that you have fixed it, within 30 days, we will adjust your account.

Septic Tank Care:

Our users should know that it is the responsibility of the Bayview Water & Sewer District to pump the septic tanks when needed.  That is the reason if you have a problem call us first.  The operator keeps a regular check on the tanks, but we rely on our users to let us know if there is a problem.  We clean the filters and check to see if the tanks need to be pumped.  If there are any blockages between the house and the tank it is the responsibility of the homeowner.   We also would like you to use as little bleach as possible because it kills the necessary bacteria that keeps your tank at optimum performance.  We prefer you not use powdered laundry detergent as it forms a thick crust in the tank because it doesn’t totally dissolve.

We hope to have answered many of your questions and please feel free to call or stop by the office if you have any other inquiries.  We appreciate our community and wish to provide you with the best service possible.  Thank you!