Title
Public Hearing and Informational Meeting for Water System Consumers on the Draft 2021-2026 Water System Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Utility Advisory Committee recommends holding a Public Hearing and an informational meeting for water system consumers on the Draft 2021-2026 Water System Plan.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hold a Public Hearing and informational meeting for water system consumers on the Draft 2021-2026 Water System Plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to hold a Public Hearing and informational meeting for water system consumers on the Final Draft 2021-2026 Water System Plan.
Staff Contact:
Susan Clark, Engineering and Planning Supervisor, Public Works, 360.753.8321
Presenter:
Susan Clark, Engineering and Planning Supervisor
Background and Analysis:
Water System Planning Requirements and Update Process
Washington Administrative Code (WAC 246-290-100) requires water utilities with 1,000 or more connections, or those that are expanding, to develop water systems plans every 6 to 10 years. Water system plans are reviewed and approved by the Washington State Department of Health and are developed to demonstrate the utility's capacity to remain in compliance with relevant local, state and federal regulations. Also in the Code is the duty to hold an informational meeting for the water system consumers.
Approval of a water system plan by the system's legislative body in a public meeting must occur prior to Washington State Department of Health's approval.
An internal cross-sectional writing team conducted the update and consulting services provided support with water demand projections, capital project identification and prioritization, hydraulic modeling and financial review.
On October 14, 2022, the Draft 2021-2026 Water System Plan was submitted to the Washington State Department of Health for review and comment. Comments from the Washington State Department of Health were received on June 5, 2023. Drinking Water ...
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