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Oakland County

H 2 Opportunities, Collaborative Asset Management A Dual Approach to Cost Savings J ohn P. McCulloch Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner AWWA-MWEA Joint Conference August 11, 2010 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. 1.2 Million Residents About 900 Square Miles Headwaters of 5 Major Watersheds

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Oakland County

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  1. H2Opportunities, Collaborative Asset ManagementA Dual Approach to Cost SavingsJohn P. McCullochOakland CountyWater Resources CommissionerAWWA-MWEA Joint ConferenceAugust 11, 2010Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

  2. 1.2 Million Residents About 900 Square Miles Headwaters of 5 Major Watersheds Countywide Elected Official Responsible for Water Quality Wastewater Treatment Plants Drinking Water Treatment Facilities Lake Levels, Drains Staff of About 225 Full-Time Employees Annual Budget of Approximately $212 Million Oakland County

  3. Regional Cooperation Hurdles Home-Rule State 30+ Years of Litigation

  4. Challenges • Meeting Federal Mandates • Limited Federal and State Funding • Ever-Increasing Water and Sewer Rates • Increased Capital Improvement Budgets • Expectations Continue to Grow • On-Line Services Expanded Over Last 5-7 Years • Jurisdictional Lines add Complexity to Delivery

  5. Community Approach Needed • Educating the Public / Community Leaders • Combating Misinformation • Answers in “Real Time” • Shared Services Among Communities • Attracting Interest in the Industry

  6. Regional Public Works Cooperative • Develop a Five-Year Plan • Promote Mutual Aid • Maximize Communication and Coordination • Minimize Costs • Maximize Expertise

  7. Water Utility Sector Alliance • Employers • Public Workforce System • Post Secondary Education Institutions • Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) • Additional Partners…

  8. Objectives • Develop a Pipeline of New Water Workers • Career Pathways • Prepare for Emerging Technologies

  9. Benefits of an Alliance • Shared Resources • Increased Employment Opportunities • Expanded Labor Pools • Clearly Defined Career Pathways • Stronger Voice for the Industry’s Workforce Needs • Accelerated Training Opportunities • Streamlined Training, Certification and Licensing Processes • Better Access to Training • Reduced Training Costs • Better Access to Grant Opportunities

  10. Transforming Our Maintenance Approach SAVINGS SAVINGS REACTIVE PREVENTATIVE PREDICTIVE

  11. Collaborative Asset Management • Computerized Maintenance Management • Customer Request Management • Permitting • Real-Time Sensors

  12. Provides “One-Stop Shopping” Experience More Transparent Structure Mitigates Long-Term Costs Promotes Collaboration and Improved Workflow Maximizes Capital Investment Benefits

  13. Creation of Directors’ Council Promote Regional Cooperation Sale of Major Interceptor From Detroit to 2 Neighboring Counties Global Settlement

  14. Other Side of Water Quality Equation Dealing With Wastewater Protecting the Environment Multi-Million Dollar Project Serves Oakland and Macomb Counties Furthering the Culture of Cooperation Working Together Oakland-MacombInterceptor

  15. Michigan Drain Code Chapter 20 Chapter 21 To Address Multi-Jurisdictional Water Issues Legal and Financial Mechanism

  16. H2Opportunities • A business and technology accelerator, leveraging technology, engineering and manufacturing prowess to launch water technology businesses and create jobs. • Identify promising technologies. • Real World” Testing and Evaluation • Regulatory Assistance • Funding Resources • Business Planning • Future funding via relationships built on success

  17. Dynamox Proprietary technology Delivers large amounts of oxygen to waste streams EPC Ltd. Decentralized wastewater treatment Appropriate for small, community systems EMEFCY Biological and nanotechnology Generates electricity directly from wastewater Miya Identifies and priorities leaks in water delivery systems Reduces O&M costs and minimizes energy use Cutting-Edge Technology Today

  18. Questions? Comments?

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