HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Water Utillity Commission (42)
AGENDA
WATER UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
August 8, 2022
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on any
issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual Commission
members may ask Town staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or
respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the Commission may not discuss or take legal action on
matters raised during "Call to Audience." In order to speak during "Call to Audience", please specify what
you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MAY 9, 2022 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
2.UPDATE & DISCUSSION ON WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM (K. BOYCE)
3.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER UTILITY FINANCIALS (M. RALLIS)
4.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (L. JACOBS)
5.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES (D. ALLRED)
6.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER RESOURCES AND WATER RESOURCE USAGE (P.
ABRAHAM)
7.TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBER BOHEN)
8.SUBCOMMITTEE/COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A.FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE
B.WATER RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION SUBCOMMITTEE
9.DIRECTOR'S REPORT
CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Commission on
any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual Commission
members may ask Town staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or
respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the Commission may not discuss or take legal action on
matters raised during "Call to Audience." In order to speak during "Call to Audience", please specify what
you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: 08/02/22 at 5 p.m. by DT
When possible, a packet of agenda materials as listed above is available for public inspection at least 24 hours prior
to the Commission meeting in the Town Clerk's Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Town of Oro Valley complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If any person with a disability needs
any type of accommodation, please notify the Town Clerk’s Office at least five days prior to the Commission meeting
at 229-4700.
INSTRUCTIONS TO SPEAKERS
Members of the public have the right to speak during any posted public hearing. However, those items not
listed as a public hearing are for consideration and action by the Commission during the course of their
business meeting. Members of the public may be allowed to speak on these topics at the discretion of the
Chair.
If you wish to address the Commission on any item(s) on this agenda, please complete a blue speaker card located
on the Agenda table at the back of the room and give it to the Recording Secretary. Please indicate on the
speaker card which item number and topic you wish to speak on, or if you wish to speak during “Call to
Audience,” please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.
Please step forward to the podium when the Chair announces the item(s) on the agenda which you are interested in
addressing.
1. For the record, please state your name and whether or not you are a Town resident.
2. Speak only on the issue currently being discussed by the Commission. Please organize your speech, you will only
be allowed to address the Commission once regarding the topic being discussed.
3. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
4. During “Call to Audience”, you may address the Commission on any issue you wish.
5. Any member of the public speaking must speak in a courteous and respectful manner to those present.
Thank you for your cooperation.
“Notice of Possible Quorum of the Oro Valley Town Council, Boards, Commissions and Committees: In accordance
with Chapter 3, Title 38, Arizona Revised Statutes and Section 2-4-4 of the Oro Valley Town Code, a majority of the
Town Council, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board,
Stormwater Utility Commission, and Water Utility Commission may attend the above referenced meeting as a
member of the audience only.”
Water Utility Commission AGENDA ITEM: 1.
Meeting Date:08/08/2022
Submitted By:Nicole Noble, Water
SUBJECT:
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MAY 9, 2022 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to approve (approve with changes) the May 9, 2022 regular session meeting minutes.
Attachments
Item 1: May 9, 2022 Draft Meeting Minutes
D R A F T
MINUTES
WATER UTILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
MAY 9, 2022
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER - Chair Marek called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Byron McMillan, Commissioner (by telephone)
Robert Milkey, Commissioner
Tom Marek, Chair
Alan Forrest, Commissioner
Patricia Olson, Commissioner
Absent: Chuck Hollingsworth, Commissioner
Greg Hitt, Vice Chair
CALL TO AUDIENCE
Oro Valley resident Elizabeth Shapiro voiced her concerns regarding water irrigation usage and suggested
limitations to reduce water usage.
SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 21, 2022 SPECIAL SESSION MEETING MINUTES
AND MAY 3, 2022 STUDY SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Alan Forrest, seconded by Commissioner Robert Milkey to approve the
March 21, 2022 Special Session meeting minutes and the May 3, 2022 Study Session meeting
minutes.
Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
2.APPOINTMENT TO THE WATER RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham discussed the vacancy on the Subcommittee. It was the
consensus of the Commission to select Patricia Olson to serve on the Subcommittee.
3.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER UTILITY FINANCIALS (M. RALLIS)
Utility Administrator Mary Rallis provided a presentation which included the following:
05/09/22 Minutes, Water Utility Commission Regular Session 1
Utility Administrator Mary Rallis provided a presentation which included the following:
- Financial update for fiscal year 2021-2022 on revenues and expenditures
- Customer Service update through 4/30/2022
Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and staff regarding Item #3.
4.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (L. JACOBS)
Water Utility Engineering Division Manager Lee Jacobs provided a presentation which included the
following:
- Well Rehabilitation CS-2 and D-9
- Nakoma Sky Production Well
- Steam Pump Well
- Watermain projects
- Rancho Vistoso "H" and Crimson Canyon "H" Zone Booster Station HP Tank replacements
- La Canada Two Zone Booster design
- Northwest Recharge, Recovery and Delivery System
5.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER RESOURCE USAGE AND THE COLORADO RIVER (P.
ABRAHAM)
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham provided a presentation which included the following:
- Oro Valley and Countryside Service Areas (January - March, 2022) water use by type
- Colorado River system
- Lake Powell and Lake Mead
- Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan
Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and staff on Item #5.
6.UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON THE NORTHWEST RECHARGE, RECOVERY AND DELIVERY
SYSTEM (P. ABRAHAM)
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham updated the Commission on the Northwest Recharge,
Recovery and Delivery System (NWRRDS) partnered and independent projects.
Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and staff regarding Item #6.
7.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CANCELLATION OF JUNE AND JULY WATER
UTILITY COMMISSION MEETINGS
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham commented that he does not have agenda action items for June
or July but he would like to hold Water Resources and Conservation and Finance Subcommittee
meetings.
Motion by Chair Tom Marek, seconded by Commissioner Robert Milkey to cancel the June and July
Water Utility Commission meetings.
Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
8.TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBER BOHEN)
05/09/22 Minutes, Water Utility Commission Regular Session 2
8.TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCILMEMBER BOHEN)
Councilmember Bohen reported on the following:
- Budget Study Sessions
- Oro Valley Town Center
- Residential building and four General Plan amendments
9.SUBCOMMITTEE/COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A.FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE - Chair Marek suggested meeting soon.
B.WATER RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION SUBCOMMITTEE - Commissioner McMillian
suggested meeting soon.
10.DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Water Utility Director Peter Abraham reported on upcoming meetings and water news.
CALL TO AUDIENCE - There were no speaker requests.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - Commissioner Milkey suggested a tour to the Reclaimed Facility. Seconded by
Chair Marek.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Alan Forrest, seconded by Commissioner Robert Milkey to adjourn the
meeting at 6:32 p.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 Carried
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the
Town of Oro Valley Water Utility Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 9th day of May, 2022. I further
certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
___________________________
Danielle Tanner
Senior Office Specialist
05/09/22 Minutes, Water Utility Commission Regular Session 3
Water Utility Commission AGENDA ITEM: 2.
Meeting Date:08/08/2022
Submitted By:Nicole Noble, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE & DISCUSSION ON WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM (K. BOYCE)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
Attachments
Presentation
Water Utility Commission Meeting
August 8, 2022
Oro Valley Water Utility
Update and Discussion on The
Water Conservation Program
Karn Boyce
Water Conservation Specialist
AIM
Conservation
Project
How do you eat
an elephant?
One bite at a
time!
Scope and Goals
SFR is the focus of this project and
includes OV and CS service areas
2019-2020 water consumption-AMI
hourly read data (COVID)
Develop a tool that can enhance or build
on our current programs
Identify groups/individuals with the
highest water savings potential
Apply outreach efforts and measure
those results over time ≈21,000 SFR meter
connections
504,000 hrly reads/day
185,000,000 hrly reads/year
Project Phases and Participants
Tetra Tech, Inc. awarded contract -
project kick off February 2021
Coordination with IT, GIS, and Sensus
Project was within budget but additional
time was required
Deliverables include a model/dashboard,
Final Report (Volume I), and User Guide
(Volume II)
Task Task Name
Contract Execution
Draft Timeline
OVWU Timeline Review
Project Kick Off
Establish Data Transfer Protocol
Final Timeline
Data Transfer, Extraction, Loading
Exploratory Data Analysis
Summary memo to OVWU
Cluster Anlaysis via Machine Learning
Presentation of Results
Establish overall and cluster metrics
Draft report & presentation
Identify initial modules
Create analytical dashboard
Provide dashboard training
Phase 6 Draft report (Vol I & II)
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
Phase 5
Data Management
Solution
Business intelligence (BI) enables data
preparation, mining, management, and
visualization
There are a number of BI tools available
Allows end users (utility) to identify
actionable information and facilitate data-
driven decision-making
These tools focus on self-service
capabilities, reducing IT dependencies
such as code writing
Customer
Water Use Profile
A significant number of meters were
retained through the data cleaning
process
Analyzed several characteristics that
influence water use across time and
season
Residential water use is highly variable
While the average home uses 249 GPD, some homes
use more than 2,700 GPD
An estimated 30%of OV communities
were developed prior to1992 (OVWU
Plan Index)
≈26% of homes were built prior to
1992 (US Census –Oro Valley 2020)
Highest water using homes are those
built in the 1970s
Approximately 223 homes were built between
1970-1979
115 Communities
represented
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
CountSq. Ft
Distribution of Home Size (Sq Ft)The size of the residence
influences water use
For every 100 square feet in
building space, homes used an
average of 9.4 gallons of water
per day
Lot size does not significantly
influence water use
Home size
matters
Homes with both irrigation and a pool
have the highest water use
17% of meters have both irrigation and pool
Outdoor water use has a significant educational
value
26%of homes
have pools
Those 26% of homes used 38.6%
of the total residential gallons
consumed
On average, the presence of a
pool increases water use by 82%
compared to those homes without
a pool.
Tetra Tech and WaterSmart use similar methodology to estimate irrigation
Detecting Irrigation Patterns
WaterSmart
Daily Irrigation Skip Day Irrigation
47% of meters appear to have
scheduled irrigation
Those with irrigation used an average
353 gpd as compared to 158 gpd for
those without scheduled irrigation
Up to 33%of total water
consumption is linked to
irrigation
40.5% irrigate MWF schedule
Water use generally follows a typical
seasonal pattern of more in hotter
months and less in cooler months
Seasonal Water Consumption
Water Use increases as temperature
rises
A 5 -degree difference in temperature
= an increase in use of 187,000
gallons (12,697 meters)
Seasonal adjustments are key to
water savings
Improvements could be made on
watering guidelines
Precip (in)Ave High
Temp (°F)
2019 12.86 88
2020 4.9 91
(AZMET)
0
20,000,000
40,000,000
60,000,000
80,000,000
100,000,000
120,000,000
140,000,000
GALLONS
Monthly Water Consumption
2019-2020
2019 2020
7am and 7pm
Peak use hours
Next Steps
Currently in the process of further review and organization of the project data
Continuous water use
Develop BMPs and Benchmarks to improve conservation messaging and Utility metrics
Identify communities and/or individuals that have the highest water savings potential
Plan and implement a pilot program and marketing campaign
Utilize the Group Messenger feature
Track consumption over time to measure effectiveness
Collaborate with HOAs
WaterSmart
Funding and Collaborative Opportunities
•Planning and additional budget,
staff/intern requirements
•Consider limited funded rebates for
“high users” –high administrative
effort
•Self certified water efficient home
designation/signage
•Collaborate with UA, Tucson
Audubon
Questions?
Water Utility Commission AGENDA ITEM: 3.
Meeting Date:08/08/2022
Submitted By:Nicole Noble, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER UTILITY FINANCIALS (M. RALLIS)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
Attachments
Presentation
Water Utility Commission Meeting
August 8, 2022
Oro Valley Water Utility
Update & Discussion on Water Utility
Financials
Mary Rallis, C.P.A.
Water Utility Administrator
Financial Update –Fiscal Year 2021/22 -Revenues
REVENUES Actuals
Thru 6/30/22 Budget Notes
Potable Water Sales $13,097,000 $12,600,000
Exceeded budget by $497,000. Primarily due
to water sales from residential ($119K),
irrigation ($138K) and construction ($193K).
Reclaimed Water
Sales $1,343,000 $1,374,000 Under budget by $31,000 due to actual
consumption less than budgeted.
Groundwater
Preservation Fees $2,432,000 $2,380,000 Exceeded budget by $52,000 due to higher
than anticipated consumption.
Service Fees $854,000 $875,000
Under budget due by $21,000 primarily due
to actual meter sales of 148 compared to 300
budgeted.
TOTAL REVENUES $17,726,000 $17,229,000 Total revenues exceeded budget by $497,000.
Financial Update –Fiscal Year 2021/22 -Expenses
EXPENSES Actuals
Thru 6/30/22 Budget Notes
Personnel $3,404,393 $3,662,217 Under budget by $257,824 due to vacancy
savings.
Operations &
Maintenance $9,022,576 $9,349,512 Under budget by $326,936 due to cost
savings in several divisions.
Capital $1,167,063 $1,050,000 Exceeded budget by $117,063 due to higher
than anticipated project costs.
Debt Service $4,935,311 $4,935,311 Actuals at budget
TOTAL EXPENSES $18,529,343 $18,997,040 Total expenses are under budget by $467,697.
Customer Service Update –Thru 6/30/22
FY 2020/21 Thru 6/30/22
New meters installed 505 148
Customer base 20,966 21,114
Water audits performed 56 37
Water Smart Registered Accounts 6,446 7,095
Discussion
Water Utility Commission AGENDA ITEM: 4.
Meeting Date:08/08/2022
Submitted By:Nicole Noble, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (L. JACOBS)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
Attachments
Presentation
Oro Valley Water Utility
Update and Discussion on
Capital Improvement Projects
Lee Jacobs, P.E., C.P.M.
Engineering Division Manager
Water Utility Commission
August 08, 2022
Rehabilitation of well casing, pump, well head & motor
Completion of well rehabilitation Well D-9, brush, bail, and swab casing
and pump selection and re-installation of new pump
Assessment of motor, rehab and replacement of bearings have been completed
New well discharge heads are being modified or updated to accommodate
sounders and level sensors
Well Rehabilitation CS-2 and D-9
Budget: $150,000
Well D-9 Photos
Civil and Control Panel Design updates
Supplementing well field within the 10-164 system (TOV limits)
Civil is 100% complete
Well equipping design complete –control panel design 30%
Continue to work with all stake holders to bring electricity to site
Nakoma Sky Production Well
Budget: $500,000
Well drilling complete/development of formation, site design and
equipping
Supplementing well field within the 10-164 system (TOV limits)
Drill production well to 780 feet below surface 16” diameter casing
Supplement “D” Zone water
Remaining work: Well design is approximately 75% complete and
electrical design, control panel as well as integration is 3 qtr. 2022
Steam Pump Well
Budget: $800,000
Steam Pump Well
Steam Pump Water Loop has been completed and is operational
Steam Pump Distribution Line
Crimson Canyon hydropneumatic (HP) tank replacement “F” & “G” Zones
Replacement of two 1,000-gallon HP tanks and associated piping Per OVWU
Standard Detail
New tank is ASME or Board Certified to operate as a pressure vessel
Improve safety for operators
Crimson Canyon Booster Station HP Replacement
Budget: $100,000
Rancho Vistoso Hydropneumatic (HP) Tank Replacement “G” Zone
Design and install new 5,000-gallon HP tank and associated piping per OVWU
Standard Detail
New tank is ASME or Board Certified to operate as a pressure vessel
Improve safety for operators and Infrastructure
Rancho Vistoso “G” Zone Booster Station Hydro-Tank Replacement
CIP HP Tank Replacement Program
Independent Pipeline Design and Property Acquisition
Engineering is reviewing design consultant’s 100% design
Working with Design/ Build Consultant/ Contractor on
Intermediate Forebay and Booster at Shannon Road –Design
completion expected 3rd quarter of this fiscal year
Hydraulic analysis and transmission main design completed
Northwest Recharge, Recovery and Delivery System
Discussion
Water Utility Commission AGENDA ITEM: 5.
Meeting Date:08/08/2022
Submitted By:Nicole Noble, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES (D. ALLRED)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
Attachments
Presentation
David E. Allred
Water Operations Manager
Water Utility Commission
August 8, 2022
Oro Valley Water UtilityUpdate and Discussion on Water Operations Activities FY21-22
OVWU Water Operations
24 ADEQ certified operators are responsible for the O&M of the
OV & CS potable water service areas:
46 active sites (wells, reservoirs, booster stations & CAP wheeling stations)
375 miles of water mains
2,394 fire hydrants
8,605 valves
36 PRV stations
Over 21,000 metered service connections with AMI technology
149 water sampling stations
Operations is responsible for the reclaimed water system:
7 active sites (reservoir, booster, lake feeds, & park irrigation)
15 miles of reclaimed water main
OVWU Water Operations
Additional core functions:
Operate and monitor the SCADA system for potable and reclaimed systems
Manage AZ811 locate request (12,508 for FY21-22)
Complete customer service work order request (new meter installs, re-reads
customer inquiries and other request from CSC)
Maintain drinking water compliance sampling and reporting in accordance
with SDWA
Work closely with other OVWU groups (engineering and admin) and Town
departments
Water Production Activities
Upgrade flow meters at 12 potable and reclaimed sites:
Upgrades were needed to replace aging meters that did not have AMI
capabilities
Meters had to be retrofitted and recalibrated to SCADA
Water Production Activities
Water production facility security upgrade:
Facility access gate was upgraded from manual to badge access and automatic
operation
Facility security cameras were upgraded in partnership with ITD
Water Control Systems Activities
SCADA system emergency generator and UPS:
Project was needed to provide backup power to SCADA infrastructure and ITD
servers at reclaimed facility
Project was carried out in two phases to minimize interruption to the SCADA
system
Water Distribution Activities
Valve exercising truck:
Purchased November 2021
Truck upgraded with extended Wi-Fi to improve connectivity
Staff worked with IT to manage program in Cartegraph
3.8% of valves have been exercised, goal was 5% (Initial run planned to be
slow due to establish standard operating procedures)
Long-term goal is to exercise each valve annually
Water Meter Operations Activities
Water meter warranty changeout and upgrade to AMI system:
Staff in partnership with vendor identified 335+ meters that failed but are
under warranty. These meters have been replaced at no cost for material to
town
Staff upgraded AMI communication equipment at the 3 main communication
towers
Staff installed 200+ new service meters
Responded to over 12,500 AZ811 locate request
Water Quality Activities
Potable water sampling and analysis:
44,717 potable water samples taken
Field analysis = Chlorine, TDS, pH and hardness
Laboratory analysis = compliance and non-compliance samples
Manage 1468 backflow prevention assemblies:
145 of these are town owned
Managed through SAMS Crossconection software
Permit new construction BPAs
Manage construction water metering
OVWU Water Operations FY22-23 –Looking Forward
SCADA upgrade:
SCADA installed 1997 (Wonderware) –upgraded early 2000’s (Rockwell)
Current SCADA is roughly 20 years old
Contract with Vertech to install Ignition SCADA software
IT will be lead department with upgrades to servers
Benefits of upgrade:
Current SCADA requires multiple
software bundles (no historian)
Ignition is “all in one” package
Operators can access from smart devices
User reports are customizable
and easily generated
Licensing costs reduced
OVWU Water Operations FY22-23 –Looking Forward
Instrumentation and PLC upgrades:
PLCs in field are aging and will become phased out
Opportunity to evaluate instrumentation and replace/upgrade as needed
Arizona Department of Corrections Inmate work program:
Opportunity for OVWU to utilize inmate labor for facility maintenance
(landscape maintenance, painting, minor repair)
Staff resources can be utilized for more complex activities
OVWU Water Operations
Discussion
Water Utility Commission AGENDA ITEM: 6.
Meeting Date:08/08/2022
Submitted By:Nicole Noble, Water
SUBJECT:
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON WATER RESOURCES AND WATER RESOURCE USAGE (P. ABRAHAM)
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
Attachments
Presentation
Peter A. Abraham, P.E.
Water Utility Director
Water Utility Commission
August 8, 2022
Oro Valley Water Utility
Update & Discussion on Water Resources and Water Resource Usage
Colorado River System
Colorado River water supply update
Current Conditions:
Southwest has experienced hotter and dryer climate over the past 24-years
For calendar year 2021 the water inflow to Lake Powell was 48% of the average inflow
The projected water inflow to Lake Powell is projected to be 58% of the average inflow
Expecting a declaration of a Central Arizona Project (CAP) Tier 2 water shortage for the lower basin states beginning in January of 2023
A CAP Tier 2 water shortage does not affect the water entitlement of high priority CAP water users like Oro Valley
Lower Basin States currently adhere to the Lower Basin States Drought Contingency Plan
June 14, 2022 Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources:
Commissioner Camille Touton stated that the need for a quick response and action from across the basin is required to reduce water use of the Colorado River System
Commissioner Touton stated that the necessary cuts would need to be between two and 4 million acre-feet next year
All Colorado River water users are working to develop a plan for further reductions bymid-August of this year
Commissioner’s statements signal a major policy change in how Colorado river water could be allocated to all Colorado river water users
Oro Valley Main Service Area Jan –June 2022 Water Use by Type
Countryside Service Area Jan –June 2022 Water Use by Type
Discussion
Discussion
Water Utility Commission AGENDA ITEM: 9.
Meeting Date:08/08/2022
Submitted By:Nicole Noble, Water
SUBJECT:
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
N/A
BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUGGESTED MOTION:
N/A
Attachments
Presentation
Peter A. Abraham, P.E.
Water Utility Director
Water Utility Commission
August 8, 2022
Oro Valley Water Utility
Director’s Report
Upcoming Meetings
August 17, 2022 Town Council Regular Session
Cancelled
September 7, 2022 Town Council Regular Session
Council Chambers @ 5 p.m.
September 12, 2022 Water Utility Commission Meeting
Hopi Room @ 5 p.m.
Fiscal year 2021/22 Water Utility Highlights
September 8, 2021
Council unanimously approves updates to the water code
November 3, 2021
Council unanimously approves NWRRDS Supplemental IGA
June 1, 2022
Council unanimously approves fiscal year 2022/23 water rates
June 15, 2022
Council unanimously approves fiscal year 2022/23 budget
Council unanimously approves 10-year CIP
April 1, 2022
Staff rendered to Council the 2022 Water Utility Annual Report
Thank You