Title
Water System Plan Update
Recommended Action
Recommend the UAC write a letter to the City Council supporting the approval of the 2021-2026 Water System Plan
Report
Issue:
Provide committee comment on and support for the 2021-2026 Water System Plan developed by staff team and supported by consultants HDR, Inc. and FCS Group (financial analysis).
Staff Contact:
Susan Clark, Engineering and Planning Supervisor, Public Works Drinking Water Utility, 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 (WSP) every 6 to 10 years. Water system plans are reviewed and approved by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and are developed to demonstrate the utility's capacity to remain in compliance with relevant local, state and federal regulations.
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 (2021-2026 WSP) was submitted to DOH for review and comment. Comments from DOH were received on June 5, 2023. Drinking Water Utility staff's response to DOH comments are attached to this staff report and include minor changes that will be made at water system plan finalization.
Summary of Public Review and Comment Opportunities
The UAC served as the primarily vehicle for review and input during the water system plan update project. Briefings on the 2021-2026 WSP occurred as follows:
* November 5, 2020
* April 1, 2021
* August 12, 2021
* November 4, 2021
* April 7, 2022
Additional ways the water system plan update process solicited public or other agency ...
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