Regional Water / Wastewater Servicing Project

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