Recycled Water for Los Angeles

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1 Recycled Water for Los Angeles Valley Economic Alliance Are You All Wet? February 26, 2015 Serge Haddad, P.E. Kerry McCorkle, Recycled Water Specialist Rick Silva, Senior Utility Services Specialist Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

2 L.A. s Water Supply Situation

3 Nearly 90% of L.A. s Water Comes from Hundreds of Miles Away Sierra Nevada Mountains Delta Los Angeles Aqueduct Colorado River Aqueduct State Water Project Local Groundwater, Water Recycling, and Conservation 3

4 Snowpack 2013 vs

5 L.A. Must Reduce its Reliance on Imported Water Climate Change Impacts Competition for Imported Water Environmental Commitments Court Decisions Natural Disasters Costs 5

6 Our Only Option is to Increase Local Supplies Stormwater Photo Conservation Photo Recycled Water Photo Stormwater Capture Conservation Water Recycling 6

7 Water Use and Population Water Conservation Works!

8 We ve Been Recycling Water in LA for Over 30 Years

9 What is Recycled Water? Water we are using again Starts with wastewater from our homes and businesses (99.8% water) Treated for designated purposes Meets strict health and safety laws Monitored and tested 24/7 9

10 Where Recycled Water is Produced Service Areas Valley DCTWRP LAGWRP The City treats over 350 million gallons of wastewater every day MOST OF THIS RESOURCE GOES TO THE OCEAN Westside HTP & ECLWRP Metro TIWRP Los Angeles Harbor 10

11 Treatment Process

12 L.A. Plans to Increase Water Recycling Two Key Strategies: More purple pipe More groundwater replenishment 12

13 Los Angeles Groundwater Replenishment Project Treatment Conveyance Replenishment Extraction 13

14 PURPLE PIPE: NON-POTABLE REUSE

15 Terminology HCF Hundred Cubic Feet 748 gallons of water Acre Foot Serves 2 families of 4 for 1 year 1 acre-foot of water = HCF 15

16 Schedule D Recycled Water Per Ordinance No Commodity charges for Recycled Water shall be set by contract approved by the Board of Water and Power Commissioners 16

17 Recycled Water Potential Savings Tier 1 ~ $4.963 per HCF (Potable) Tier 2 ~ $6.029 per HCF (Potable) Developing Water Recycling Rate Ordinance Pricing to be based on Industry Average Currently there is One Flat Recycled Water Rate $1.321 per HCF for Westside (non-potable) $1.057 per HCF for Central, Harbor, and Valley (non-potable) 17

18 DWP Assistance Available To Potential Recycled Water Customers Engineering Assistance Engineering Consultants DWP Recycled Water Customer Capital Incentive Program (RWCCIP) Provides a Financial Incentive up to 100% of the Customer s Capital Conversion Cost 18

19 Recycled Water Capital Incentive Schedule Tier Annual Recycled Water Demand (AFY) Incentive (per AF) Maximum Potential Incentive Calculation Maximum Potential Incentive $6,000 5 X $6000 $30, $3, $1, $ $ X $3000 Plus Maximum From Tier 1 50 X $1500 Plus Maximum From Tiers 1& X $750 Plus Maximum From Tiers 1,2,& X $250 Plus Maximum From Tiers 1,2,3,& 4 6 > 500 To be negotiated To be negotiated $165,000 $240,000 $352,500 $415,000 To be negotiated 19

20 DWP Assistance Available To Potential Recycled Water Customers Assistance with Coordination and Permitting with LA County & State Departments of Public Health Recycled Water Account Management Assistance with Annual Visual Inspections Assistance for Future Expansion of the Customer s Recycled Water System Training and Technical Support to Customer s Maintenance Staff 20

21 WATER CONSERVATION

22 Local Supply Development Water Conservation Local City Ordinances Commercial Programs CONSERVE Residential Programs Public Outreach & Education LADWP Partnerships $

23 Emergency Water Conservation Plan Ordinance Watering Restrictions in Effect 3 days per week Before 9am or after 4pm Odd-numbered addresses: Mon, Wed, and Fri Even-numbered addresses: Tues, Thurs, and Sun

24 LA s Phase II Watering Restrictions 24

25 What can you do to Conserve Water TODAY? Reducing your water footprint Is easier than you think SAVE ABOUT 15 GALLONS A DAY Take shorter showers and install a water efficient shower head. SAVE UP TO 10 GALLONS A DAY SAVE UP TO 10 GALLONS A DAY Turn off the faucet when brushing or shaving. Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway. SAVE UP TO 30 GALLONS A DAY SAVE UP TO 50 GALLONS A DAY Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes, and install high efficiency washers. Install a high efficiency toilet and fix running toilet leaks

26 Residential and Commercial Programs Rebates & incentives Free showerheads and faucet aerators Rain barrel rebate program Technical Assistance Program

27 California Friendly Landscape Incentive Program $3.75 per sqft of turf replaced 3 Palate types: Natives, Mediterranean and Succulents Free CA Friendly Landscape training classes 27

28 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

29 Our Outreach Efforts: Open, Transparent Process Briefings with L.A. Stakeholders Recycled Water Advisory Group Briefings with Elected Officials

30 Recycled Water is Critical to Secure our Water Future Increased Reliability by using a local, drought-resistant supply More Sustainable with lower greenhouse gas emissions Provides Jobs for the construction and operation of new facilities Will Cost Less than projected purchased imported water costs Photo of Water in Hands or Kid Drinking Water 30

31 You Play An Important Role in Securing L.A. s Water Future Spread the word in your community. Request a presentation: recycledwaterinfo@ladwp.com Fill out an support card for more information. Stay updated on our website: 31

32 Thank You Questions?