Illinois Plumbing Code Modernization

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1 Illinois Plumbing Code Modernization Josh Ellis ISAWWA Regulatory Update October 3,

2 Metropolitan Planning Council MPC forges innovative, pragmatic solutions bringing together government, businesses and community leaders to achieve a competitive and livable Chicago region. Policy Research & Development Policy Implementation Policy Advocacy Regional water supply planning Northeastern Illinois East Central Illinois Kaskaskia Basin Regional water supply planning & research Funding? 2

3 WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND IN NE ILLINOIS Water supply and demand ~ 64% ~ 36% 38% growth to 12.1mil in 2050 ~ 7% 3

4 Shifting water demands Population Demand Withdrawals Groundwater Quantity Groundwater Quality STATE REGULATIONS 4

5 IDNR & Water Loss 1. Accounting system 2. Water rates and metering 3. Plumbing standards 4. Outdoor water use standards 5. IDNR capacity Problem #1: Accounting system 5

6 Problem #1: Accounting system Problem: Lack of useful data Solution: Eliminate MUL now, but work towards more comprehensive performance metrics Outcome: Data-driven management Problem #2: Water rates & metering Problem: Water rates that don t meet costs & lack of meters to track use Solution: Full-cost pricing & universal metering Outcome: Sufficient revenue for system maintenance 6

7 Problem #3: Plumbing standards Problem: Inefficient plumbing & waste of potable water Solution: Modern plumbing standards & non-potable water reuse Outcome: More efficient use of water Problem #4: Outdoor water use standards Problem: Treated water used inefficiently for outdoor use Solution: Stronger/consistent outdoor watering ordinances Outcome: Reduce peak demand & potable water waste 7

8 Problem #5: IDNR capacity Problem: Lack of IDNR staff capacity for proactive measures & collaboration Solution: Increase capacity for data analysis & working with permittees Outcome: Improved regional water management Next steps 8

9 Non-potable water reuse Use the water more than once Typical Commercial Systems Save 1-3 Million Gallons Per Year 90% + of Water Use! 9

10 Matching sources to uses Ill. Plumbing Code & HB Water Harvesting Solutions, Inc. Illinois Environmental Council 10

11 IDPH & Water Reuse Ill. Plumbing Code stakeholder meetings Stakeholder Group Pipefitters Plumbers Architects Public works officials Environmental advocates Planners Engineers Designers Laborers Ill. Dept. of Public Health And more Key Issues Use-focused approach Cost-effective while balancing risk mitigation Use existing models Allow for flexibility to accommodate technological advances 11

12 Green Supplement Features Graywater outdoor reuse guidelines Guidance on condensate/clear water reuse Guidance on rainwater reuse Based on IAPMO green supplement Waterless urinals Advanced water heaters But no WaterSense Future revisions to the base code Water efficient fixtures are the new normal Base code needs modification to account for that 12

13 LOCAL ORDINANCES Water conservation ordinances Lawn watering restrictions New sod restrictions Other watering restrictions Municipal operations Water rates Water meters Water billing Water charge Well setback zones Groundwater protection overlays Watershed protection Landscaping Native plants Nuisance weeds Plumbing code Water-efficient fixtures Drought 13

14 Existing model ordinances: CMAP Residential indoors and outdoors ICI indoors and outdoors Rainwater harvesting Water waste Pricing Information and outreach Violations and enforcement Existing model ordinances: Lake County Energy conservation and renewables Land use, transportation and mobility Open space and natural resources Water quality and quantity Stormwater management Redevelopment, waste minimization and material reuse Construction-phase pollution control Outdoor lighting Indoor environmental quality Food supply Incentive-based approaches to promoting sustainability 14

15 Existing model ordinances: Lake County Open space and natural resources Native plants Water quality and quantity Rainwater harvesting/reuse High-efficiency plumbing fixtures Low water use landscaping Efficient irrigation systems Turf area management Individual metering Existing model ordinances: NWPA 15

16 Groundwater 2005 withdrawals Sand and gravel aquifers Shallow bedrock aquifers Deep bedrock aquifers Groundwater 2050 withdrawals (current trends scenario) Sand and gravel aquifers Shallow bedrock aquifers Deep bedrock aquifers 16

17 Northwest Water Planning Alliance NWPA TAC NWPA Executive Committee Councils of Government NWPA Member Communities Property Owners 17

18 Existing model ordinances: NWPA No Yes Initial Priorities Education and outreach WaterSense CMAP bill inserts Core group of leader communities Technical Advisory Committee Partnership with State of Illinois Well monitoring with ISWS 18

19 Initial Priorities Consistency on outdoor water use Establish a strategic plan Existing model ordinances: NWPA 19

20 Focus on outdoor water use Major impact on peak water use Highly visible, discretional use of potable water Drought has sharp impacts on shallow aquifers and Fox River Inconsistency among NWPA members on lawn watering policies today For most communities, lawn watering restrictions = water conservation Peak demand 17.7% population increase Credit: City of Aurora 20

21 NWPA Recommended Ordinance Year Round Conservation Ordinance: Even/odd, sprinklers allowed 6am- 9am and 6pm-9pm 18 or 24 hours available Non-potable water and handheld watering devices can be used any day or time Could be the Green in a colorcoded system NWPA Recommended Ordinance Drought Provisions Drought Provision: Sprinkler system use prohibited Outdoor use of water allowed only with non-potable water or handheld watering devices Could be the Yellow in a color-coded system Extreme Drought Provision: Total ban on outdoor watering Could be the Red in a color-coded system 21

22 Ordinance adoption 5 communities to date (including Aurora, Montgomery and Elburn) Turnkey solution Strategic Plan Local Technical Assistance from CMAP Policy assistance from MPC, AmeriCorps VISTA Capacity-building initiatives Education and outreach to elected officials Data tracking/reporting tools 22

23 Coming soon Monthly e-newsletter News and progress Data dashboard Upcoming events Lawn to Lake manual/brochure for property owners, community leaders Consistent outreach to COGs Two big questions: What can NWPA do for you? What can you do for NWPA? 23

24 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Education and incentives 24

25 Upcoming Workshop: Water Rates and Revenue Aug. 28, 2013, 8:30 am to noon, DuPage Water Commission Financing options for water infrastructure investments Traditional Options: Gerry Bakker and Andy Bielanski, U.S. EPA Non-Traditional Options: Ted Hamer, KPMG Role of rates and full-cost pricing in conservation and water supply management Margaret Schneemann, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant/Chicago Metropolitan Planning Council Effects of conservation on revenue, savings from avoided costs and implementing new rates Interactive discussion: attendees bring in water rates, pumpage by user by month and capital improvement plans. Contact us: Josh Ellis www