WF24 Project Status Update Water Forward 2024 (WF24) Project Plan Task 1 - Project Management Task 2 - Community Engagement Task 3. Refine planning methodology Task 4. Forecast baseline water demands Task 6. Identify water resource needs Task 7. Identify, screen, and characterize strategies Task 8. Develop and evaluate 50-year water resource portfolio Task 9. Develop plan recommendations and 100-year adaptive management plan Task 5. Update climate and hydrology analysis 1/2022 1/2023 1/2024 Develop Equity and Affordability Roadmap (EARM) Develop Equity and Affordability Tool (EAT) Characterize water management strategies using EAT metrics Use EAT to evaluate portfolios Refine portfolios in alignment with EAT and other objectives WF24 Task Progress to Date & Next Steps Task Name Progress to Date Next Steps 1 Project Management • Updated schedule for Equity Grounding Workshops • Continued consultant procurement process • Continue last stages of consultant procurement process 2 Community Engagement • Onboarded Water Forward Community Ambassadors. • Completed Water Forward University for Ambassadors. • Complete planning of first community workshop • Complete draft EEP • Build and launch SpeakUp Austin Page 3 Planning Methodology • Received additional WF Task Force feedback on draft mission statement, guiding principles, and objectives • Continued work to define WF24 modeling scenarios (hydrology, demands, supply) • Complete mission statement, guiding principles, and objectives (pending further adjustment as necessary to reflect community input and EARM) Finalize modeling scenarios to be used in preliminary needs analysis and begin development of model parameters. 4 Demand Forecast • Substantially completed estimate of 2020 population and • Complete development of 100-year control total continued development of 100-year control total projections • Substantially completed Disaggregated Demand Model projections and DTI-level projections • Complete DDM structural update work (DDM) structural improvements 5 Climate and Hydrology Analysis • Re-gridded Global Climate Model (GCM) data, performed trend analysis of climate variables over the Colorado River Basin and Austin, and began development of hydrologic models • Held Climate Technical Advisory Group meeting 4/12 Finalize hydrologic models, develop monthly streamflow timeseries, and create ensembles for the Water Availability Model (WAM.) • • WF24 Future Milestones Early June Virtual Public Workshops • Two public workshops to present info on WF24 mission statement, guiding principles, and objectives and seek input on community values, and equity and affordability considerations SAVE THE DATE: June 8th and 9th Equity Workshop & June 27th Debrief • Two-day equity workshop for Task Force members, …
Some members of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE March 21, 2022 --12:00pm Hybrid Special Called Meeting Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, Texas 78723 For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. The first 10 speakers to register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns not on the agenda. To register, contact Jaynell Nicholson at Jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). Vanessa Puig-Williams (District 8) Jennifer Walker, Chair (District 9) Robert Levinski (District 10) CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty (Mayor) Hani Michel (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Perry Lorenz (District 3) Vacant (District 4) Sarah Faust (District 5) Todd Bartee (District 6) Robert Mace, Vice Chair (District 7) Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Tony Davee Neighborhood Housing and Community Development: Tymon Khamsi Office of Innovation: Kerry O’Connor Office of Sustainability: Lucia Athens Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Katie Coyne Some members of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the meeting minutes from the February 11th Task Force meeting. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND OR REPORTS a. Water supply update b. Water Forward 2018 Implementation update Implementation Subcommittee report i. c. Water Forward 2024 update i. Water Forward 2024 Subcommittee report ii. Climate Technical Advisory Group report iii. Continue discussion of draft revised mission statement and guiding principles iv. Community engagement update 3. VOTING ITEMS None 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Discussion of future agenda items. ADJOURN The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. …
Water Supply Update Current Water Supplies 0200,000400,000600,000800,0001,000,0001,200,0001,400,0001,600,0001,800,0002,000,0002,200,0002005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023Storage, acre-feetCombined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and TravisJanuary 1, 2005 through March 1, 20220.6M ac-ft2.0M ac-ft Full StorageInterruptible stored water for non-Garwood divisionswas not provided by LCRA in 2012 through 2015. 025,00050,00075,000100,000125,000150,000175,000200,000225,000JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAcre-FeetHighland Lakes InflowsAverage 1942 - PresentAverage 2008 - 201520212022 LCRA Lake Levels Forecast Possible COA Stage 1 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 2 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 3 Drought Restrictions Source NOAA 3-Month Outlook Questions
Water Forward 2018 Implementation Progress Water Forward FY22 Q2 Report Q1 = Oct, Nov, Dec Q2 = Jan, Feb, Mar FY22 Q1 Progress Current/Planned FY22 Q2 Activities Future Implementation Steps Water Forward 2024 Began development of baseline 2020 demographic data, continued work on disaggregated demand model structural improvements, and continued climate and hydrology analysis. Begin development of 100-year demographic projections, continue DDM improvements, continue climate and hydrology analysis, update mission statement and guiding principles. FY22: Begin community engagement, update methodology, demands, climate & hydrology analysis. FY23: Identify water needs, strategies, develop portfolios. Conservation My ATX Water 2040 Yield Target: 3,880 AF/Yr My ATX Water team performed pre-install field surveys and continued meter installations, bringing the total number of meters installed to ~27,000. The My ATX Water customer portal was at ~40% adoption rate for customers after new meter is installed. Landscape Transformation Ordinance 2040 Yield Target: 3,040 AF/Yr AW staff developed project plan, presented to Water Forward Task Force, and prepared for stakeholder engagement. A SpeakUp Austin! site has been established. Drought Supplies Aquifer Storage and Recovery 2040 Yield Target: 60,000 AF/Yr Continued work on detailed storage zone screening. Continued work on integration point analysis, the ASR engagement and education plan, educational materials, and equity work. . Surveys and installs will continue around the city, moving from neighborhood to neighborhood as more installers are hired. FY22: Installation of 250,000 meters continues. FY25: Anticipated project completion. An online stakeholder meeting, focusing on professional/environmental organizations, will take place 2/10 and an online public meeting will take place on 02/23. Complete detailed storage zone analysis and integration point characterization. Prepare for community engagement in Spring ‘22 and begin work to develop scenarios for project alternatives. FY22: Begin stakeholder engagement. FY23: Planned completion and adoption of landscape transformation ordinance. FY22-23: Initial contract and identify where to pilot. FY24-27: Design, construct, and test ASR pilot. Develop recommendations for full-scale ASR. FY28-35: Preliminary engineering, design, construction of full-scale ASR. Next Quarterly Report Quarterly report edits to include: • Actual versus planned progress • Additional standardized metrics that will be included as a part of the Water Forward 2018 Quarterly Implementation Reports The updated Q2 report covering January, February, and March will be presented at the May 3rd Task Force meeting Questions
Water Forward 2024 Update Water Forward 2024 (WF24) Project Plan Task 1 - Project Management Task 2 - Community Engagement Task 3. Refine planning methodology Task 4. Forecast baseline water demands Task 6. Identify water resource needs Task 7. Identify, screen, and characterize strategies Task 8. Develop and evaluate 50-yr water resource portfolios Task 5. Update climate and hydrology analysis Task 9. Develop plan recommendations and 100-yr adaptive management plan 1/2022 1/2023 1/2024 WF24 Task Progress to Date & Next Steps Task Name Progress to Date Next Steps 1 Project • Identified consultant procurement approaches • Continue consultant procurement process Management 2 Community Engagement • CAG members were selected and notified • Continued draft Education and Engagement Plan (EEP) development Workshops • Complete draft EEP • Schedule CAG meetings and Equity Grounding 3 Planning • Developed draft mission statement & guiding • Receive additional WF Task Force feedback on draft Methodology principles and received initial Task Force feedback mission statement & guiding principles 4 Demand Forecast • Began development of baseline 2020 population • Complete development of baseline 2020 population • Continued Disaggregated Demand Model (DDM) • Continue DDM structural update work and employment estimates estimates structural update work 5 Climate and Hydrology Analysis • UT developed Global Climate Model (GCM) selection • Develop time series of downscaled weather variables memo and identified downscaling methodology • Held Climate Technical Advisory Group meeting 1/28 from each GCM • Develop hydrologic models for basin gages Community Advisory Group Nine members have been selected and notified • Monthly meetings for the first several months, social media, and online engagement Goals of the CAG include: Meaningful Engagement Ensure community capacity to play a leadership role in decision-making and the implementation of decisions. Representation Include community members from historically excluded and underrepresented groups in Austin, as well as multiple Council districts Education & Outreach Education and leadership development supports residents to make informed decisions that reflect the needs and interests of their communities and share this information with others Impact Build a sustainable relationship between Austin Water and the community; participants gain ownership and understanding of city programs and remain civically involved Draft WF24 Mission Statement, Guiding Principles, and Objectives Water Forward 2024 (WF24) Project Plan Task 1 - Project Management Task 2 - Community Engagement Task 3. Refine planning methodology Task 4. Forecast baseline water demands Task 6. Identify water resource needs …
Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force SPECIAL CALLED MEETING March 21, 2022 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Regular on March 21st, 2022, with Social Distancing Modifications. Members in Attendance: Jennifer Walker, Chair (District 9) Vanessa Puig-Williams (District 8, Virtual) Bill Moriarty (Mayor, Virtual) Hani Michel (District 1, Virtual) Perry Lorenz (District 3, Virtual) Robert Levinski (District 10) Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Kevin Critendon, Katie Coyne, Luchia Athens, Kathleen Garret Staff in Attendance: Jaynell Nicholson, Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Teresa Lutes, Blanca Madriz __________________________________________________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER Chair Walker called the meeting to order at 12:29 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The minutes from the February 11th, Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force regular meeting were approved 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND/OR REPORTS a. Water Supply Update- Austin Water Staff, Sara Eatman provided a briefing. b. Water Forward 2018 Implementation Progress update Austin Water Staff, Marisa Flores Gonzalez provided a briefing. Written subcommittee notes were included in Task Force Member packet. c. Water Forward 2024 Planning Update- Austin Water Staff, Marisa Flores Gonzalez, provided a briefing. Written subcommittee notes were included in Task Force Member packet. Chair Walker adjourned the meeting at 1:59 pm. Page 1 of 1
Some members of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE February 11th 2022 --12:00pm Austin City Hall Room 1101 301 W. Second Street Austin, Texas For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty (Mayor) Hani Michel (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Perry Lorenz (District 3) Vacant (District 4) Sarah Faust (District 5) Todd Bartee (District 6) Robert Mace , Vice Chair (District 7) Vanessa Puig-Williams (District 8) Jennifer Walker, Chair (District 9) Robert Levinski (District 10) Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Tony Davee Neighborhood Housing and Community Development: Tymon Khamsi Office of Innovation: Kerry O’Connor Office of Sustainability: Lucia Athens Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Katie Coyne AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the meeting minutes from the September 7th Task Force meeting. b. Approval of the meeting minutes from the November 3rd Task Force meeting 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND OR REPORTS a. Water supply update Some members of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live b. Water Forward 2018 implementation and FY21 update c. Water Forward 2024 update i. Task progress to date: community engagement, demand forecasting, and climate and hydrology analysis ii. Draft revised mission statement and guiding principles d. Aquifer Storage and Recovery pilot i. Task progress to date: community engagement and initial pilot screening results e. Discuss plan update and implementation subcommittee membership f. Subcommittee and advisory group reports 3. VOTING ITEMS None 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Discussion of future agenda items. ADJOURN CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers to register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns not on the agenda. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact Jaynell Nicholson at Jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov The City of Austin is committed to compliance with …
Water Supply Update Combined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and Travis January 1, 2005 through February 1, 2022 2.0M ac-ft Full Storage Current Water Supplies 0.6M ac-ft Interruptible stored water for non-Garwood divisions was not provided by LCRA in 2012 through 2015. 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 t e e f - e r c a , e g a r o t S 2,200,000 2,000,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 0 t e e F - e r c A 225,000 200,000 175,000 150,000 125,000 100,000 75,000 50,000 25,000 0 Highland Lakes Inflows Average 1942 - Present Average 2008 - 2015 2021 2022 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec LCRA Lake Levels Forecast Possible COA Stage 1 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 2 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 3 Drought Restrictions Source NOAA 3-Month Outlook Questions
Water Forward 2018 Implementation Progress Water Forward FY22 Q1 Report FY22 Q1 Progress Current/Planned FY22 Q2 Activities Future Implementation Steps Water Forward 2024 Began development of baseline 2020 demographic data, continued work on disaggregated demand model structural improvements, and continued climate and hydrology analysis. Begin development of 100-year demographic projections, continue DDM improvements, continue climate and hydrology analysis, update mission statement and guiding principles. FY22: Begin community engagement, update methodology, demands, climate & hydrology analysis. FY23: Identify water needs, strategies, develop portfolios. Conservation My ATX Water 2040 Yield Target: 3,880 AF/Yr My ATX Water team performed pre-install field surveys and continued meter installations, bringing the total number of meters installed to 27,254. The My ATX Water customer portal was at ~40% adoption rate for customers after new meter is installed. Landscape Transformation Ordinance 2040 Yield Target: 3,040 AF/Yr AW staff developed project plan, presented to Water Forward Task Force, and prepared for stakeholder engagement. A SpeakUp Austin! site has been established. Drought Supplies Aquifer Storage and Recovery 2040 Yield Target: 60,000 AF/Yr Continued work on detailed storage zone screening. Continued work on integration point analysis, the ASR engagement and education plan, educational materials, and equity work. . Surveys and installs will continue around the city, moving from neighborhood to neighborhood as more installers are hired. FY22: Installation of 250,000 meters continues. FY25: Anticipated project completion. An online stakeholder meeting, focusing on professional/environmental organizations, will take place 2/10 and an online public meeting will take place on 02/23. Complete detailed storage zone analysis and integration point characterization. Prepare for community engagement in Spring ‘22 and begin work to develop scenarios for project alternatives. FY22: Begin stakeholder engagement. FY23: Planned completion and adoption of landscape transformation ordinance. FY22-23: Initial contract and identify where to pilot. FY24-27: Design, construct, and test ASR pilot. Develop recommendations for full-scale ASR. FY28-35: Preliminary engineering, design, construction of full-scale ASR. Water Forward FY22 Q1 Report FY22 Q1 Progress Current/Planned FY22 Q2 Activities Future Implementation Steps Onsite Water Reuse Alt. Water Ordinance & Incentive 2040 Yield Target: 5,480 AF/Yr Staff continued to review OWRS applications and incorporate this review process in the City’s development review system. Staff will continue working toward OSCAR and CLARA pilot commissioning. FY23: Onsite water reuse requirement for new developments >250,000 square feet effective Dec. 1, 2023. Reclaimed Water Centralized Reclaimed 2040 Yield Target: 15,480 AF/Yr AW supported reclaimed projects at Montopolis Tank and …
Water Forward 2024 Update Water Forward 2018 (WF18) Overview Approved by Council in November 2018 An Austin Water-led interdepartmental effort to develop a 100-year water plan that reflects our community’s values Key drivers included population growth, droughts, and climate change Council-appointed Task Force met monthly Community outreach throughout the plan development process Goal is to ensure a diversified, sustainable, and resilient water future, with strong emphasis on water conservation Planned to be updated on a five-year cycle Water Forward 2024 (WF24) Project Plan Task 1 - Project Management Task 2 - Community Engagement Task 3. Refine planning methodology Task 4. Forecast baseline water demands Task 6. Identify water resource needs Task 7. Identify, screen, and characterize strategies Task 8. Develop and evaluate 50-yr water resource portfolios Task 5. Update climate and hydrology analysis Task 9. Develop plan recommendations and 100-yr adaptive management plan 1/2022 1/2023 1/2024 Roles & Responsibilities Austin Water Water Forward Task Force • Water Forward Steering Committee and Executive Project Sponsor • Project Manager • Task Leads and Technical Teams Climate Technical Advisory Group Consultants Other City Departments Community Ambassadors Targeted Stakeholder Groups AW Customers WF24 Task Progress to Date & Next Steps Task Name Progress to Date Next Steps 1 Project • Identified consultant procurement approaches • Continue consultant procurement process Management 2 Community Engagement • Developed Community Advisory Group (CAG) • Develop CAG meeting materials and review CAG recruiting materials and currently recruiting CAG members applications • Complete draft EEP • Began draft Education and Engagement Plan (EEP) development 3 Planning • Developed draft mission statement & guiding • Receive WF Task Force feedback on draft mission Methodology principles and received WF24 Internal Working Group & Steering Committee feedback statement & guiding principles 4 Demand Forecast estimates • Began development of baseline 2020 population • Continue development of baseline population and • Continued Disaggregated Demand Model (DDM) • Continued DDM structural update work structural update work employment estimates 5 Climate and Hydrology Analysis • UT developed Global Climate Model (GCM) selection • Develop time series of downscaled weather variables memo and identified downscaling methodology • Held Climate Technical Advisory Group meeting 1/28 from each GCM Draft WF24 Mission Statement, Guiding Principles, and Objectives Statement of Purpose Water Forward 2018 Water Forward 2024 – Draft Proposed The purpose of Water Forward is to develop and implement diverse water management …
ASR Pilot and Program Management Project Phase 1a Update Water Forward Task Force Meeting January 11, 2011 Overview of Phase 1a Project Approach Approximate dates; not to scale; subject to change Task 3 - Community Engagement and Education, including equity and affordability tasks Task 1 - Project Management Task 4. Preliminary ASR Storage Zone Identification & Characterization Task 6. Preliminary Project Alternatives Development & Evaluation Task 7. Project Alternatives Revision & Re- evaluation Task 8. Exploratory Drilling & Testing Planning Process 4/2022 7/2022 2/2023 9/2023 Task 2. AW and Consultant Team Chartering 3/2021 Task 5. Preliminary ASR Integration Point Identification & Characterization Current progress Aquifer Storage and Recovery video Overview of Phase 1a Project Approach Approximate dates; not to scale; subject to change Task 3 - Community Engagement and Education, including equity and affordability tasks Task 1 - Project Management Task 4. Task 2. AW and Consultant Team Chartering Preliminary ASR Storage Zone Identification & Characterization Task 5. Preliminary ASR Integration Point Identification & Characterization Task 6. Preliminary Project Alternatives Development & Evaluation Task 7. Project Alternatives Revision & Re- evaluation Task 8. Exploratory Drilling & Testing Planning Process 3/2021 4/2022 7/2022 2/2023 9/2023 Current progress Task 4: Preliminary ASR Storage Zone ID and Characterization Initial high-level screening of aquifers in surrounding areas Detailed spatial analysis on screened aquifers to identify most favorable potential ASR wellfield areas ASR Hydrogeological Parameter Scores, TWDB Statewide ASR/AR Assessment Task 4: Preliminary ASR Storage Zone ID and Characterization Initial high-level screening of aquifers in surrounding areas Detailed spatial analysis on screened aquifers to identify most favorable potential ASR wellfield areas ASR Hydrogeological Parameter Scores, TWDB Statewide ASR/AR Assessment County/Aquifer Combinations for Initial Screening: Major Aquifers County/ Aquifer Combinations for Initial Screening: Minor Aquifers Initial inputs 91 county- aquifer subunit combos 91 combos Initial Storage Zone Screening Process 17 combos Scoring comparison 3 combos Screening results County-aquifer combos for detailed spatial analysis, and data for SZs Hydrogeology score Aquifer physical properties; based on TWDB ASR suitability analysis Permitability score GCDs, current regulations, & endangered species coverage Proximity score Distance from county-aquifer to AW system Feasibility filter W A r o f s l l e w f o r e b m u N j t c e o r p e g a r e v o c r e f i u q a f o e z i …
ASR Pilot and Program Management Project Phase 1a Update Water Forward Task Force Meeting January 11, 2011 Overview of Phase 1a Project Approach Approximate dates; not to scale; subject to change Task 3 - Community Engagement and Education, including equity and affordability tasks Task 1 - Project Management Task 4. Preliminary ASR Storage Zone Identification & Characterization Task 6. Preliminary Project Alternatives Development & Evaluation Task 7. Project Alternatives Revision & Re- evaluation Task 8. Exploratory Drilling & Testing Planning Process 4/2022 7/2022 2/2023 9/2023 Task 2. AW and Consultant Team Chartering 3/2021 Task 5. Preliminary ASR Integration Point Identification & Characterization Current progress Aquifer Storage and Recovery video Overview of Phase 1a Project Approach Approximate dates; not to scale; subject to change Task 3 - Community Engagement and Education, including equity and affordability tasks Task 1 - Project Management Task 4. Task 2. AW and Consultant Team Chartering Preliminary ASR Storage Zone Identification & Characterization Task 5. Preliminary ASR Integration Point Identification & Characterization Task 6. Preliminary Project Alternatives Development & Evaluation Task 7. Project Alternatives Revision & Re- evaluation Task 8. Exploratory Drilling & Testing Planning Process 3/2021 4/2022 7/2022 2/2023 9/2023 Current progress Task 4: Preliminary ASR Storage Zone ID and Characterization Initial high-level screening of aquifers in surrounding areas Detailed spatial analysis on screened aquifers to identify most favorable potential ASR wellfield areas ASR Hydrogeological Parameter Scores, TWDB Statewide ASR/AR Assessment Task 4: Preliminary ASR Storage Zone ID and Characterization Initial high-level screening of aquifers in surrounding areas Detailed spatial analysis on screened aquifers to identify most favorable potential ASR wellfield areas ASR Hydrogeological Parameter Scores, TWDB Statewide ASR/AR Assessment County/Aquifer Combinations for Initial Screening: Major Aquifers County/ Aquifer Combinations for Initial Screening: Minor Aquifers Initial inputs 91 county- aquifer subunit combos 91 combos Initial Storage Zone Screening Process 17 combos Scoring comparison 3 combos Screening results County-aquifer combos for detailed spatial analysis, and data for SZs Hydrogeology score Aquifer physical properties; based on TWDB ASR suitability analysis Permitability score GCDs, current regulations, & endangered species coverage Proximity score Distance from county-aquifer to AW system Feasibility filter W A r o f s l l e w f o r e b m u N j t c e o r p e g a r e v o c r e f i u q a f o e z i …
Some members of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE January 11th 2022 --12:00pm Austin City Hall Room 1101 301 W. Second Street Austin, Texas For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty (Mayor) Hani Michel (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Perry Lorenz (District 3) Sharlene Leurig (District 4) Sarah Faust (District 5) Todd Bartee (District 6) Robert Mace , Vice Chair (District 7) Vanessa Puig-Williams (District 8) Jennifer Walker, Chair (District 9) Robert Levinski (District 10) Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Tony Davee Neighborhood Housing and Community Development: Tymon Khamsi Office of Innovation: Kerry O’Connor Office of Sustainability: Lucia Athens Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Mike Kelly AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the meeting minutes from the September 7th Task Force meeting. b. Approval of the meeting minutes from the November 3rd Task Force meeting Some members of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND OR REPORTS a. Water supply update b. Water Forward 2018 implementation and FY21 annual report c. Water Forward 2024 update i. Task progress to date: community engagement, demand forecasting, and climate and hydrology analysis ii. Draft revised mission statement and guiding principles d. Aquifer Storage and Recovery pilot i. Task progress to date: community engagement and initial pilot screening results e. Discuss plan update and implementation subcommittee membership f. Subcommittee and advisory group reports 3. VOTING ITEMS None 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Discussion of future agenda items. ADJOURN The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force, at 512-972- 0112, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE November 3, 2021 --12:00pm Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street Austin, Texas For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty (Mayor) Hani Michel (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Perry Lorenz (District 3) Sharlene Leurig (District 4) Sarah Faust (District 5) Todd Bartee (District 6) Robert Mace , Vice Chair (District 7) Vanessa Puig-Williams (District 8) Jennifer Walker, Chair (District 9) Diane Kennedy (District 10) Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Tony Davee Neighborhood Housing and Community Development: Tymon Khamsi Office of Innovation: Kerry O’Connor Office of Sustainability: Lucia Athens Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Mike Kelly AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – November 3, 2021 at 12:00pm CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the meeting minutes from the September 7, 2021 Task Force meeting. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND OR REPORTS a. Water Supply Outlook b. Water Forward 2018 Implementation Progress Presentation of FY21 Quarter 4 report i. ii. Overview of FY20 Water Forward Annual Report and preview of draft FY21 Annual Report content c. Water Forward 2024 Planning Update d. Aquifer Storage and Recovery pilot survey results e. Task Force Subcommittee Reorganization f. Advisory Group and Task Force Subcommittee Reports Lead Abatement Subcommittee i. ii. Ordinance Subcommittee iii. iv. Climate Technical Advisory Group v. Aquifer Storage and Recovery Technical Advisory Group Indirect Potable Reuse Subcommittee 3. VOTING ITEMS a. Approve dates for 2022 meetings 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Discussion of future agenda items. ADJOURN The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force, at 512-972- 0112, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force, please contact Jaynell Nicholson at 512-972-0112 or jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov
Water Forward A WATER PLAN FOR THE NEXT 100 YEARS FY 2019-2020 Annual Report W A T E R F O R W A R D INTRODUCTION This report documents Austin Water’s progress made during Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (FY20) to implement the Water Forward plan. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, staff made considerable progress on near term Water Forward strategies as described in the following pages. Water Forward is the City of Austin’s 100-year integrated water resource plan developed to create a resilient and sustainable water future in the face of challenges posed by population growth, climate change and droughts worse than those we have experienced in the past. The Austin City Council adopted the Water Forward plan in November 2018. Austin Water (AW) led the development of the plan using a One Water approach that balances multiple objectives including water reliability, social, environmental and economic benefits. The plan’s guiding principles (listed to the right) were crafted in collaboration with the Council-appointed Water Forward Task Force to reflect our community’s values and continue to inform current implementation efforts. AW is also working to understand and consider equity and affordability impacts in implementing the plan. The Water Forward plan includes strategies to reduce potable water demand, increase the use of alternative and reclaimed water, protect our core Colorado River and Highland Lakes supplies, and build potable supply resiliency during future droughts with strategies like Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR). AW is leading the implementation of the plan and continues to work with the Water Forward Task Force and other City departments. Current implementation efforts include onsite reuse and reclaimed water code changes, development of conservation programs, working with our regional partners to protect our core supplies, and procuring a consultant to assist in the identification of potential ASR pilot locations and future ASR program management. The utility is also continuing to engage the community to develop the relationships and resources necessary to support the plan implementation process. 1This annual report covers the period from October 1, 2019 to September 31, 2020, which aligns with the City of Austin fiscal year. Many AW performance metrics, including gallons per capita per day (GPCD), are reported on a fiscal year basis. Some metrics that AW reports to other agencies including Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) are tracked on a calendar year basis from January 1st …
ASR baseline customer survey Survey background Survey provides a baseline to structure community engagement efforts Austin Energy Data Analytics managed the survey distribution and responses Questions were sent to random sample of AW customers and the Water Forward stakeholder list Approximately 1,200 responses received Survey participation Survey Participation by Austin Council District 10 18% 1 2% 2 4% 3 5% Group Percentage of Respondents 9 16% Customer Stakeholder 96.5% 3.5% 4 7% 5 9% 6 11% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 15% 7 13% Survey questions Questions are abridged for presentation purposes Q # Question text (abridged) Prior to this survey, were you aware of Water Forward? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Please rank the community values associated with the City's Water Forward plan in order of importance to you. Do you view having ample water supply as a pressing issue for the City's future? Do you have any concerns about the City's future supply of water? (open text) Prior to this survey, were you aware of the ASR project? ASR is a water supply strategy to store water in a natural aquifer when it is available during wet times and supply stored water to customers in times when water is needed. Does this description help you understand the meaning of ASR? How could we better describe ASR? Based on your current knowledge, do you have any concerns about the ASR project? Please rank the ways that COA will benefit from ASR in order of importance to you. 10. Please select your top 3 preferred communication methods, to be used by AW. High-level survey results Water Forward Stakeholders AW Customers Awareness of Water Forward Plan Awareness of Austin’s ASR Project Water Supply is a Pressing Issue 70% 60% 97% 4.5% 16% 80% High-level survey result summary Among the community values of the Water Forward plan, “reliable water supply” ranked highest in importance The preferred methods of communication were emailed newsletters, AW website, utility bill inserts, and text messages Does this description help you understand ASR? No 2% Don't know, unsure 2% Yes No Don't know, unsure Responses for ASR description “Aquifer Storage and Recovery is a water supply strategy used by water utilities in Texas and around the world, to store water in a natural aquifer when it is available during wet times. This …
