PROJECT INFORMATION FORM Project Review Process is described by Chapter 7 of the IRWMP Form Revised

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1 Name Proponent(s) Location Description Status Background (75) Tertiary Treatment at Fresno/Clovis Regional Reclamation Facility City of Fresno , This project is for the construction of tertiary treatment at the Fresno/Clovis RWRF. Treated water from this facility upgrade will be conveyed back the City for irrigation and industrial uses. Status Conceptual (no feasibility or study work initiated) Planning (feasibility study and analysis work initiated) Preliminary Design (feasibility study completed) Ready for Construction Put next to which stage best describes project status The master plan and design for the 5 MGD tertiary treatment facility has been completed. This project is ready for construction upon receipt of funding. The City of Fresno recently prepared its Metropolitan Water Resources Management Plan to address immediate-term, near-term, and long-term water supply issues. As part of this complex plan, the development of recycled water has been identified as a supply to provide direct offset to potable water demands. The City is presently developing a Recycled Water Master Plan as called for in it Urban Water Management Plan. The Recycled Water Master Plan has identified the existing wastewater treatment facility, and possibly 2-3 scalping plants located through town to be the best option for tertiary treatment. This project is for the construction of a 5 mgd facility to be located at the Fresno/Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility. 1

2 Workplan (75-400) The project includes construction of a tertiary treatment component at the existing RWRF facility. The tasks necessary to complete the project are as follows: Administration: this task consists of the project administration related work including project status reporting, preparation of invoices, and other deliverables as required. Labor Compliance Program (this task included if grant funding involved): this task consists of preparation of a Labor Compliance Program in accordance with applicable laws and will include coordination with the grant administrating agency and legal counsel as necessary. Reporting (this task included if grant funding involved): this task will include quarterly, annual and final reports in accordance with the grant contract agreement. Construction Documents: this task involves preparation of the construction plans, specifications and engineer s opinion of probable cost. Environmental Documentation: the City will file a Notice of Exemption or a Mitigated Negative Declaration as required under CEQA. Permitting: this task is comprised of procurement of permits required during the construction period, including but not limited to encroachment or right of entry permit, storm water pollution prevention plan, and air district permits. Construction Contracting: this task includes preparing bidding documents, advertisement of bid, pre-bid meeting, evaluation of bids, award of contract, and other necessary construction contract documents. Construction: this task includes construction of 5 MGD recycled water treatment facility and project status reports as required by the grant administrating agency. Construction Administration: this task includes construction observation and preparation of record drawings. 2

3 Regional Goals (75) Put by one Primary Goal Put by Secondary Goals that apply No. Goal RG1 Halt, and ultimately reverse, the current overdraft and provide for sustainable management of surface and groundwater RG2 Increase the water supply reliability, enhance operational flexibility, and reduce system constraints RG3 Improve and protect water quality RG4 Provide additional flood protection RG5 Protect and enhance aquatic ecosystems and wildlife habitat. The primary Regional Goal that applies to this project is RG1. The construction of this project will provide an additional supply of water to be used for irrigation and commercial purposes. The use of this water will offset the demand on the potable water supply helping reduce the current groundwater overdraft condition. The project s goal of reversing groundwater overdraft will increase the amount of water in the groundwater aquifer, which directly increases the water supply reliability for the region. The secondary Regional Goals that apply to the project are RG2 and RG3. Reclaimed water is drought and dry year resistant providing a long-term benefit of a reliable water supply to the region and the City s customers. Additionally, it has been shown that increasing the groundwater storage is beneficial to water quality. 3

4 Measurable Objectives (75) Put by one Primary Goal Put by Secondary Goals that apply No. Objective MO1 Increase amount of groundwater in storage with intent to eliminate the groundwater overdraft in 20 years MO2 Identify opportunities and s MO3 Identify DAC priority needs and promote/support solutions to DAC water issues MO4 Increase average annual supply and reduce demand MO5 Increase dry year supply MO6 Increase regional conveyance capacity MO7 Compile baseline water quality data for ground & surface water MO8 Encourage Best Management Practices, policies & education that protect water quality MO9 Identify sources of water quality problems & promote/support solutions to improve water quality MO10 Increase surface storage MO11 Sustain the Kings River Fisheries Management Program MO12 Pursue opportunities to incorporate habitat benefits into projects MO13 Increase public awareness of IRWM Efforts MO14 Involve local water districts and land use agencies in generating and confirming the current and future water needs to ensure compatibility and consistency with land use and water supply plans. MO15 Comply with SBx7-7 The primary Measurable Objective of the project is MO1. The project will directly increase the amount of groundwater in storage by off-setting the use of groundwater. The MO will be measured by documenting the about of reclaimed water purchased by customers. Also, the City conducts a bi-annual well sounding program. The well sounding program is designed such that the same wells (approximately 30 throughout the City) are sounded bi-annually and the depth to groundwater is recorded. Once the project is constructed, the levels can be compared to the pre-project levels and show the progress being made toward increasing the groundwater storage. The secondary Measurable Objectives of the project are MO3 thru MO6, MO8, MO10 and MO12. MO3: City of Fresno has been identified as a disadvantaged community by the Department of Water Resources and the project will have an impact City wide benefiting the disadvantaged areas of the City by providing increased water supply reliability. MO4: The project will directly increase the amount of groundwater supply available to the City and the region by offsetting and reducing groundwater pumping. This MO can be measured utilizing the same data as MO1 and documenting the stabilization or improvement of ground water elevations. MO5: The City of Fresno currently relies heavily on groundwater as the primary source of water. This project will use reclaimed water for irrigation and commercial water demands reducing the amount of groundwater pumped. This project will ensure the City s future dry year water supply is reliable and sustainable. This MO can be measured through the same method as MO1. 4

5 Resource Management Strategies (50) Category Reduce water demand Improve operational efficiency and transfers Increase water supply Improve water quality Improve flood management Practice resource stewardship Other strategies Strategy Agricultural water use efficiency Urban water use efficiency Conveyance - regional/local Water transfers Conjunctive management and groundwater storage Precipitation enhancement Recycled municipal water Surface storage - regional/local Drinking water treatment and distribution Groundwater remediation/aquifer remediation Matching quality to use Pollution prevention Salt and salinity management Urban runoff management Flood risk management Agricultural lands stewardship Economic incentives (loans, grants & water pricing) Ecosystem restoration Forest management Land use planning and management Recharge area protection Water-dependent recreation Watershed management Crop idling for water transfers Irrigated land retirement Rainfed agriculture Drought planning 1 Put by all that apply The RMS that apply to this project are urban water use efficiency, water transfers, conjunctive management, recycled municipal water, groundwater/aquifer remediation, matching quality to use, and watershed management. The project aims to treat wastewater to a tertiary level, which will improve the efficient use of the City s water supply, provide recycled water for irrigation and other non-potable uses throughout the City and increase the ability to transfer water if the opportunity arises due to improved quality. By using recycled water instead of potable water for these applications, the City is effectively reducing groundwater pumping, contributing to remediation of the aquifer and more effectively matching water quality to its use. Additionally, using recycled water contributes to balancing the watershed and is considered a tool of watershed management. 5

6 DAC Water Needs Schedule Estimated Cost The project provides benefit to the critical water supply and quality concerns of the City of Fresno, which is designated as a DAC by DWR. The City s presently delivers pumped groundwater to the southeast area, and by offsetting the demand by using recycled water, the sustainability and reliability of the potable water is improved. This project will provide a reliable supply of higher quality water for potable uses. There are no environmental justice issues that arise from this project. A firm schedule for the project has not been developed; however the project is expected to be construction ready within 6 months and construction will be complete within 24 months upon receipt of funding. The total project cost is estimated at $35,000,000. 6