Water Resources
Water Services Division
What we are
The Water Division is comprised of three sections: Administration, Production and Distribution. The Administration section is responsible for all compliance, permitting, funding oversight, budgeting, and assists the other divisions with technical assistance. The Distribution section is closely coordinated with the Wastewater Collection section of the Wastewater Division, as the same team of employees maintains and improves both systems. The Production section is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and all other groundwater and surface water sources.
What we do
- Provide technical assistance to the Water division Teams in order to ensure their operations are efficient
- Implement Capital Improvement Projects for system upgrades while monitoring revenues and expenditures to ensure the rates are supporting their purpose
- Provide daily maintenance to the system to keep it in operation
- Identify defects in the system that need repaired or upgraded
- Operate the Water Treatment Plant in a manner that meets the regulatory requirements for providing clean, safe and reliable drinking water supply for the community
- Maintain the plant and groundwater wells to keep them fully functioning
- Monitor the Water Distribution system to ensure it is properly functioning
Our People
Budget Summary: Costs
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Budget Summary: Just the Numbers
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Accomplishments 2019-20
- Water main replacement. | Completed |
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION COMMENTS: Replaced main on Oak Manor Drive in combination with the Recycled Water Project.
- Update Urban Water Management Plan. | Completed |
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION COMMENTS: Remain compliant with 5 year update requirement.
- Re-initiated Water Rights petitions. | Completed |
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION COMMENTS: Prepared petition to State Water Resources Control Board to replace pending petition from 2002.
- Repair Flood Damaged Backwash Basins. | Completed |
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION COMMENTS: Emergency repairs completed in Summer of 2019.
- Complete Plans and Specifications for Pressure Zone 2 South Reservoir (PZ2S). | In Progress |
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION COMMENTS: Scheduled for Council Approval.
COVID-19 Budgetary Response
PERSONNEL
Due to the essential nature of the work performed by the Water Resources Department we have not made any significant changes to our personnel budget.
SERVICES AND OTHER OPERATING
The primary operating expenses in the Water Resources Department are utilities (electric), chemicals, and equipment maintenance. Due to the essential nature of the work performed by the Water Resources Department we have limited opportunities to make any significant changes to our operating budget. However, we have reduced expenses related to replacing computers, implementing software upgrades, and training.
CAPITAL
In response to COVID-19, Water Resources has deferred and/or delayed approximately $3,015,000 in capital expenditures. Deferred Water Services expenditures total $1,530,000 and include:
Replacement of HVAC units at the WTP ($70,000)
Rehabilitation of Zone 2 booster pump station ($50,000)
Replacement of water main on Low Gap ($500,000)
Replacement of water main on Clay, Pine, and Spring ($750,000)
Emergency Generators ($160,000)
Future Objectives
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Objectives will be reviewed and adjusted throughout the year.
NEAR-TERM
- Update rate study.
- File Water Rights Petition.
- Replace Reservoir Pressure Zone 2 South (PZ2S).
INTERMEDIATE-TERM
- Update chlorine system at Water Treatment Plant (WTP).
LONG-TERM
- Increase beneļ¬cial use under City Water Rights.
The Numbers Over Time
Budget by Character
Budget by Fund
Notes
- Nothing significant to note.