Regionalization for Efficient Water Management
Explore the concept of regionalization for water allocation and management, including its benefits, approaches, and impacts on cost efficiency and resource optimization. Learn about the integration and consolidation of water systems, regulatory compliance, and the importance of basin-wide planning for sustainable water supply.
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System Regionalization For: Environmental Management Commission s Water Allocation Committee (WAC) By: Shawn Pennell, Public Utilities Director Life. Well Crafted.
Regionalization There is no one size fits all approach to regionalization. Inefficiency is more tolerable when it is inexpensive. Life. Well Crafted.
Regionalization City of Hickory Hickory City Residents Town of Catawba City of Conover City of Claremont Alexander County Energy United Catawba County Caldwell County Town of Taylorsville- Connection Icard Water Corporation City of Mooresville- Connection Private Water Systems Life. Well Crafted.
Regionalization What is Regionalization? Consolidation? Ownership Transfer? Or could it be more Operations Management Contract Sales Life. Well Crafted.
Regionalization The integration or consolidation of the physical water system for the improved planning, operation and/or management of the system. Life. Well Crafted.
Regionalization Economies of Scale Standard cost of treatment Standard cost of distribution Life. Well Crafted.
Regionalization Treatment Cost of physically treating the water for use or consumption. Includes chemicals, power, staff, infrastructure. Distribution Cost of physically providing the water to the individual users. Includes pipelines, tanks, meters, staff. Life. Well Crafted.
Regionalization Local Control Economic Development Capacity (Excess or lack of capacity) Life. Well Crafted.
Regionalization Allows Basin Wide Approach Local Water Supply Plans Catawba Wateree Management Group DMAG Conservation Life. Well Crafted.
Regionalization Regulatory Compliance Lead and Copper Rule Optimal Corrosion Control Established by Treatment Facility TTHM & HAA5 Coordination of samples required Chlorine Residuals Distance from Treatment Facility/Water Age System Flushing Must consider who performs flushing & who assumes the water loss. Life. Well Crafted.
Regionalization Contracts and Agreements Options include Capacity in Facility with master meters Master meters as customer Revenue Share with operations and maintenance agreement System acquisition or purchase Life. Well Crafted.
Regionalization Regionalization must be beneficial to each organization in the agreement. Efficiency will increase with a holistic approach, making partnerships more cost effective. Life. Well Crafted.
Regionalization Questions? Life. Well Crafted.
