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Regional Water / Wastewater Servicing Project

Regional Water / Wastewater Servicing Project. Final Report Calgary Regional Partnership May 25, 2007. Background. Water and wastewater infrastructure under pressure from rapid growth in region Water resources limited in Bow River Basin

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Regional Water / Wastewater Servicing Project

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  1. Regional Water / Wastewater Servicing Project Final Report Calgary Regional Partnership May 25, 2007

  2. Background • Water and wastewater infrastructure under pressure from rapid growth in region • Water resources limited in Bow River Basin • Recent Alberta Environment Waterworks Facility AssessmentSummary Report suggests regionalization to address compliance issues with small systems

  3. Need for This Study • Need investigation of best technical options for servicing from CRP perspective • Need to evaluate options according to criteria that align with CRP’s Sustainable Environments Vision • Develop alternatives that balance regional co-operation and the autonomy of CRP members

  4. Water Supply • Alberta Environment’s Water for Life strategy has goal of 30% improvement in water efficiency, productivity and conservation • South Saskatchewan River Basin Management Plan recommends no new allocations in Bow River Basin • Increasing focus on environmental protection of watershed • Emerging framework for water management that allows water allocation trading, etc.

  5. Water Supply • At current consumption rates, many communities will exceed current licenses within 30-year planning horizon • With 30% reduction in water consumption Cochrane, Okotoks and Strathmore will exceed licenses by 2030 • New developments in MDs and Counties will require water license transfers or external supply

  6. Water license capacity strongly affected by degree of conservation achievable

  7. Water Supply • Adequate license capacity available on a regional basis for 2075 demands • Inadequate existing municipal licenses available on Highwood River for 2030 • Inadequate existing municipal licenses available on Sheep River for 2030 • Inadequate water available in Sheep River for 2075

  8. Water Supply

  9. Key Outcomes - Water • Regional systems scored highest for all technical objectives • Most important objectives: • S4: Security of Supply • S3: Operational Issues • S1: Community Safety • S5: Implementation

  10. TBL Results - Water

  11. Key Outcomes - Wastewater • No consistent solution (regional vs independent systems) across region • Most important objectives: • S2: Source Water Contamination • S3: Operational Issues • S1: Community Safety • S5: Water Movement

  12. TBL Results - Wastewater

  13. Next Steps • This study is the first step in determining servicing solutions for CRP • Communities need to review TBL results • Which TBL criteria are most important to your community? • Examine cost-benefit of each alternative • Which alternative best addresses individual needs and constraints?

  14. Next Steps • Coordinate Servicing Study and Regional Growth and Sustainability Framework • Develop a vision for land-use and settlement patterns • Identify land use issues that are critical, nice-to-have, and optional • Can servicing solutions proceed before RGSF complete?

  15. Next Steps • If regional solutions appear desirable, establish Regional Working Groups • Communities to be serviced • Governance structure • Land use issues needing resolution • Refined growth projections • Grant opportunities

  16. Next Steps • Preliminary Engineering • Pipeline routes and plant sites • Land acquisition • Public consultation and education • Detailed service populations • Preliminary design • Budgeting

  17. Related Issues • Watershed Protection • Stormwater Management • Treatment Residuals • Provincial Water Policy • Water Conservation • Public Health

  18. Thank You’s • CRP Project Management Team • Municipal Staff • Elected Officials • CRP Staff • Alberta Environment • Bow River Basin Council • RGSF Project Members

  19. Questions David Pernitsky – Project Manager CH2M HILL (403) 237-9300 David.Pernitsky@ch2m.com Natalie Guy – Project Engineer Natalie.Guy@ch2m.com

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