Court Receiver’s Update: December 2023

Appointment of Court Receiver Silver & Wright LLP

The Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Santa Cruz appointed Silver & Wright LLP as the Court’s Receiver for the Big Basin Water Company, Inc. ("BBWC") drinking water system on September 29, 2023 pursuant to the request of the California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water. Subsequently, on November 9, 2023, the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Santa Cruz appointed Silver & Wright LLP as the Court’s Receiver for all remaining components of BBWC, including the waste water treatment plant, pursuant to the request of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Coast Region.

Operations

Cypress Water Services serves as BBWC’s day-to-day operator and customer service liaison. BBWC customers should contact Cypress Water Services by email (bigbasin@cypresswaterservices.com) or telephone (831-920-6796) to report any service-related issues. Customers should also direct any customer service-related inquires to Cypress Water Services at the same email address and telephone number.

The Court Receiver continues to work closely with Cypress Water Services to evaluate water quality, assess critical infrastructure, troubleshoot failures, and implement customer billing.

Water Quality

As of December 1, 2023, no Boil Water Notices are in effect.

Funding

BBWC urgently requires funding to support general operations and critical repairs to infrastructure. The Court Receiver is working tirelessly to secure emergency financial support at the State and local levels.

Court Receiver will continue to provide regular customer Announcements at www.bigbasinwater.com/announcements. Take notice that Court Receiver did not author and does not endorse any Announcements available at www.bigbasinwater.com/announcements published prior to December 1, 2023.