Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission October 9, 2024 — 6:00 pm Austin Water Headquarters Waller Creek Center, 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc 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, call or email the board liaison at 512-972-0083 or Heather.Cooke@austintexas.gov . To register to speak in person, people must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Mike Reyes, (District 4) Vacant (District 5) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair (District 8) Marcela Tuñón Sion (District 9) Susan Turrieta, Chair (District 10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION 1. Approval of minutes from the September 11, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. 2. Recommend approval to execute a contract for self-contained breathing apparatus air cylinders, air packs, and replacement parts with Heat Safety Equipment LLC, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $900,000. 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with Sunfield Investments, LLC for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $7,526,750 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized elevated water reservoir and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 4747R that will provide water service to a proposed residential and commercial development located at 1300 Turnersville Rd. (District 5) 4. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with CSW 10109 FM 969, LP for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $4,255,000 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized wastewater lift station, force main, and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5428R that will provide wastewater service to a proposed multi-family development located at 10109 FM 969. (near District 1) The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 11, 2024 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on September 11, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 6:01 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Vice Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, William Moriarty (Remote), Alex Navarro, Shwetha Pandurangi (Remote), Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes Commission Members Absent: Chair Turrieta, Judy Musgrove, Marcela Tunon Sion PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered public speakers APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the August 7, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the August 7, 2024, regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Navarro’s motion and Commissioner Reyes’ second on an 6-0 vote with Chair Turrieta, and Commissioners Musgrove and Sion absent DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for supervisory control and data acquisition software support services with Schneider Electric Systems USA Inc., for a term of two years in an amount not to exceed $224,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Navarro’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, Tunon Sion and Chair Turrieta absent 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for water protection and industrial waste compliance software with Klir Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,400,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Navarro’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, Tunon Sion and Chair Turrieta absent 4. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for a Lakeside Raptor fine screen with Lakeside Equipment Corp., in an amount not to exceed $169,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Navarro’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, Tunon Sion and Chair Turrieta absent 5. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue a pilot program and issue incentives on a pilot basis during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for alternative onsite water reuse systems and reclaimed water connections for new commercial, mixed use and multi-family developments in the total aggregate amount of $4,000,000, not to exceed $500,000 for each project. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Navarro’s second on a 6-0 …
Agenda 1. AW’s Practices and Current Metrics 2. AW’s Implementation Plan for Water Loss Program Review, Analysis, and Optimization report recommendations 3. Summary and Questions Water Loss and Mitigation Briefing Overview: Austin Water’s water distribution system includes 4,015 miles of pipeline ranging in size from 2-inch diameter to 84-inch diameter pipes. While all water systems experience water loss, Austin Water has a multi- pronged approach to reduce sources of water loss in our system and to increase the accuracy of our metrics. On-going participation in industry best practices and innovations Fast response to reported leaks Infrastructure renewal investments Proactive detection and prevention Austin Water’s Performance Water Loss Trend TWDB SUGGESTED RANGE: 3-5 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 FY 08 FY 09 FY 10 FY 11 FY 12 2015 Infrastructure Leakage Index (ILI) FY13 2014 2016 2017 2018 Water Forward 2018 Goals 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 ILI is within Texas Water Development Board’s suggested range AW’s EUM Water Loss Team Lead pipe Water Loss Review, Analysis & Optimization Report Implement programmatic improvements to proactive leak detection activities Expand program currently underway to replace poor performing water service lines Improve production meter accuracy at the water treatment plants Strengthen data validation practices for large meters Expand data management and analysis tools across the water loss program Improve estimates of unbilled authorized consumption (e.g., water for flushing and fire fighting) Implement training for utility staff on reducing water loss during normal operations Evaluate creating district metering areas (DMAs) to pilot reducing water loss through pressure management Lead pipe Leak Detection Practices Continue to cover our entire system approximately every 6 years Continue large diameter leak detection and condition assessment program Assemble a leak detection SOP that will include: • Contract standards • Data management • Ongoing staff training • Piloting of new technologies • Conducting baseline leak detection validation • Inspecting ARV’s, valves & vaults on transmission mains System Renewal – Overview Understanding Your Water Service Line System Renewal – Water Mains Main Break History INDUSTRY AVERAGE OPTIMIZED UTILITY 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Continue investment in renewing poor performing infrastructure to keep main leaks low 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 AW Breaks/100 miles Industry Avg Breaks/100 Miles Optimized Utility Breaks/100 …
WATER LOSS PROGRAM REVIEW, ANALYSIS & OPTIMIZATION Presentation to Water and Wastewater Commission Andrew Chastain-Howley October 9, 2024 Report Overview 1.0 Executive Summary 2.0 Introduction and Initial Audit Analysis • City of Austin System Profile • Water Loss Audit Approach/Results • Data Validity 3.0 Production Metering Analysis 4.0 Apparent Loss Analysis • Customer Metering Inaccuracies • Systematic Data Handling Errors • Costs of Apparent Losses 5.0 Real Loss Analysis • COA Leakage Detection • Real Loss Component Analysis/Results • Costs of Real Losses 6.0 Goals and Recommended Strategies • Production Metering Strategies • Apparent Loss Strategies • Real Loss Strategies • Other Strategies KPI Real Loss (ILI) Real Loss (gal/conn/day) Apparent Loss (gal/conn/day) Data Validity 2022 AUDIT 4.1 75.60 17.40 77 2030 GOAL (THIS PROJECT) 3.0 55.60 7.40 85 AW’s Water Forward (2024) ILI Goal is 3.0 by 2040. 2 AWWA Manual M36 Water Audits and AWWA Manual M36 Water Audits and Loss Control Programs Loss Control Programs 3 Real Loss Component Analysis See Section 5.2 & Appendix A How does Austin Water’s Real Loss Compare to Other Utilities? Mains Failure Frequency Comparison Service Connection Failure Frequency Comparison ) r y / s e l i m 0 0 1 / r e b m u n ( 30.0 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 ) r y / s n o i t c e n n o c e c i v r e s 0 0 0 1 / r e b m u n ( , 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 Failure Frequency Austin Water Department Average Failure Frequency in North America (WaterRF 4372) Failure Frequency for Optimized Distribution Systems (Friedman 2010) Failure Frequency Austin Water Department Failure Frequency for Optimized Systems (AWWA UARL) 4 Austin’s Ongoing Efforts See Sections 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 Four Pillars of Leakage Management Pressure Management Speed and Quality of Repairs Active Leakage Control Real Losses in this range are not technically recoverable Real Losses in this range are not economic to recover Economically Recoverable Annual Real Losses Pipeline and Asset Management Selection, Installation, Maintenance, Renewal, Replacement Renewing Austin Third-party proactive leakage detection AW leakage detection program 5 Austin’s Ongoing Efforts See Sections 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 Development of strategies through Austin's Water Forward program Replacing smaller meters to transition to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Meter calibration/verification and validation 6 Key Findings 1 Limitations with production piping …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members THROUGH: Robert Goode, P.E., Assistant City Manager FROM: Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Director, Austin Water DATE: October 2, 2024 SUBJECT: Austin Water’s Water Loss Program Review As a part of Austin Water’s focus on managing our community’s water resources in a resilient and sustainable manner, we work to proactively reduce our system water losses. Austin Water employs industry best practices related to water loss control and performs well compared to peer utilities. Water loss can result from a variety of reasons, primarily water main leaks and breaks. We have multiple programs focused on detecting and repairing leaks and responding to main breaks as quickly as possible. As a part of our strategic business plan that uses Effective Utility Management strategies to meet the challenges ahead, Austin Water sought an external expert in water loss control to review our program and make recommendations for improvement. The results of this study are documented in the Water Loss Program Review, Analysis, and Optimization report. The report finds that Austin Water has comprehensive programs to track and reduce water losses, with successful performance on key water loss strategies, including rapid response times to repair leaks, a robust capital program to replace poor performing water mains, and proactive leak detection programs in both large and small diameter pipelines. The report recommends improvements and additional investment in the following areas: • • • • • • • • Implement programmatic improvements to proactive leak detection activities. Expand program currently underway to replace poor performing water service lines. Improve production meter accuracy at the water treatment plants. Strengthen data validation practices for large meters. Expand data management and analysis tools across the water loss program. Improve estimates of unbilled authorized consumption (e.g., water for flushing and firefighting). Implement training for utility staff on reducing water loss during normal operations. Evaluate creating district metering areas to pilot reducing water loss through pressure management. Page 1 of 2 A summary of the recommendations is included in the attached study. Austin Water has launched a cross-departmental team to execute these recommendations. Austin Water will develop a regular report to stakeholders on the status of these recommendations. We will discuss these findings in more detail at the Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force (aka Water Forward Task Force) on October 8 and the Water and …
..Body Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 9, 2024 Council: October 10, 2024 Council ID# 24-5695 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to execute a contract for self-contained breathing apparatus air cylinders, air packs, and replacement parts with Heat Safety Equipment LLC, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $900,000. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department Contact Austin Water Assistant Director of Financial Services, Joseph Gonzales Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $180,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 AAM1007 for these goods. The solicitation was issued on June 10, 2024, and closed on July 9, 2024. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=140982 MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there was no availability of MBE/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 9, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is for the purchase of 3M Scott Air-Pak X3 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) air cylinders, 3M/Scott Fire & Safety SCBA X3 Air Paks, and replacement parts. These items are critical to Austin Water (AW) as they are lifesaving equipment that supplies oxygen to staff working in confined spaces, chemical rooms, and emergencies. These specific products are needed to maintain equipment compatibility and standardization between current systems, ensuring the air packs are safe and comply with all manufacturers’ operating guidelines. Additionally, the equipment will allow AW to provide additional support to Austin Fire Department (AFD) during emergency events. This is a new contract. The requested authorization amount was determined using departmental estimates based on pricing and forecasted usage. If the City is unable to secure a contract, staff will not be able to safely work in confined spaces, chemical rooms, and emergencies. Additionally, AW may not be able to provide continued additional support to AFD during emergency …
..De Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 9, 2024 Council: October 24, 2024 Council ID# 24-5798 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with Sunfield Investments, LLC for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $7,526,750 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized elevated water reservoir and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 4747R that will provide water service to a proposed residential and commercial development located at 1300 Turnersville Road. (District 5) Lead Department Contact Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning and Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 9, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Sunfield MUD No. 2 project consists of approximately 596.4 acres of land located at 1300 Turnersville Rd. (Property). The Property is located entirely within the City’s limited purpose jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for water, the Desired Development Zone, and the Rinard Watershed. A map of the Property location is attached. Sunfield Investments, LLC (Owner) is proposing to develop approximately 1,136 single-family homes, 207 multi-family units, 439,280 square feet of retail space, 2,489,258 square feet of office warehouse, a 4,335- student high school, an amenity center, and a fire station. The Owner requested that the City provide water utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 4747R. Sunfield MUD No. 2 will provide retail wastewater service to the Property. In accordance with Chapter 25-9 of the City Code, the City has asked the Owner to oversize the elevated water reservoir in order to serve additional properties within the Far South water pressure zone consistent with the City’s long-range planning goals for this area. If approved by Council, the City will cost-participate in this construction project only to the extent of its proportionate share of the oversized elevated water reservoir. The proposed oversized improvement includes the construction of a 2,000,000 gallon elevated water reservoir. The City will reimburse the Owner for an overall total amount not to exceed $7,526,750.00 for hard costs and soft costs. Hard costs include, but are not limited to, construction and materials. Soft costs include, but are not limited to, preliminary engineering reports, surveying, geotechnical studies, …
..De Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 9, 2024 Council: October 24, 2024 Council ID# 24-5812 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with CSW 10109 FM 969, LP for the City to reimburse the developer in an amount not to exceed $4,255,000 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized wastewater lift station, force main, and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5428R that will provide wastewater service to a proposed multi-family development located at 10109 FM 969. Lead Department Contact Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning and Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 9, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The 10109 FM 969 Multifamily project consists of approximately 19 acres of land located at 10109 FM 969 (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City’s 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for water and wastewater, the Desired Development Zone, and the Elm Creek and Colorado River Watersheds. A Property location map is attached. CSW 10109 FM 969, LP (the “Owner”) is proposing to develop approximately 400 multi-family units. The Owner requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 5428R. Austin Water will provide retail water service to the Property as approved in SER No. 5427. In accordance with Chapter 25-9 of the City Code, the City has asked the Owner to oversize the wastewater lift station and force main to serve additional properties within the Elm Creek drainage basin consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized lift station and force main. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of a 600-gpm lift station and approximately 6,200 feet of force main from the Property west along FM 969 to Decker Lane. The City will reimburse the Owner for an overall total amount not to exceed $4,255,000 for hard costs and soft costs. Hard costs include, but are not limited to, construction and materials. Soft costs include, but are not limited to, preliminary engineering …
..De Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 9, 2024 Council: October 24, 2024 Council ID# 24-5824 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement with Travis County for the procurement of consultant services to update the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan in an amount not to exceed $650,000 over a five-year term. Lead Department Contact Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning and Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for remaining term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Prior Council Action: May 4, 1995 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Travis County and the City of Austin Implementing the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan (“BCCP”) Shared Vision, which guided the creation of the BCCP Habitat Conservation Plan for issuance of the Federal Endangered Species Act Incidental Take Permit issued to the City of Austin and Travis County in 1996 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. September 21, 2023 – Council authorized negotiation and execution of an amended and restated interlocal cooperation agreement with Travis County for the implementation of the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Shared Vision to update implementation of the BCCP and to reflect current industry standards. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 9, 2019 – Recommended by the BCCP Coordinating Committee on a vote of 2-0 with no members absent. October 9, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This interlocal agreement will allow the City and Travis County (County) to pursue administrative changes to the 1996 BCCP Habitat Conservation Plan to address very specific administrative processes in the BCCP, including clarifying reporting and implementing requirements, correcting errors, and aligning the Habitat Conservation Plan with modern industry standards. This provides the opportunity to clarify processes and make adjustments to the plan to improve its long-term viability and ensure that it continues to benefit the residents of the County and the City. This agreement will also include an evaluation of additional listed and proposed listed species not covered by the BCCP to provide recommendations on best options for Endangered Species Act compliance coverage of those species for essential City and County services and operations. The County will procure the contract for these consulting services. The City’s portion of the consulting services will not exceed $650,000 …
..Body Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 9, 2024 Council: October 24, 2024 Council ID# 24-5735 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance by Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1 of $4,780,000 Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2024. Lead Department Financial Services Department Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 9, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commision Additional Backup Information: Southeast Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1 (District), a political subdivision of the State of Texas, was created under the laws of the State of Texas by Senate Bill No. 1913, Acts of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Chapter 1114, now codified as Chapter 8382, Subtitle F, Title 6, Texas Special District Local Laws Code (Enabling Legislation), and operates under Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code. The Enabling Legislation became effective May 25, 2011, and created the District, subject to the consent of the City to the creation. The City consented to the creation of the District by Council approval of an ordinance on March 22, 2012 and under the terms of the Consent Agreement between the City, the District, and Qualico CR, L.P. , a Texas limited partnership (Developer) dated effective as of April 13, 2012 (Consent Agreement). The City and the District entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement dated as of June 4, 2012 (as amended, the SPA), as authorized by Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the City’s annexation of the land within the District and on which the District will continue to exist as a limited district, Southeast Travis County Limited District No. 1 (Limited District), in accordance with Section 43.0751, Texas Local Government Code, and the Enabling Legislation following the City’s full-purpose annexation of the land within the District as provided in the Consent Agreement with the Developer and the SPA. The District, which currently contains 187.72 acres of land, is located within Limited Purpose jurisdiction of the City in southeast Travis County, Texas. The District is located approximately 12 miles southeast of the central business district of the City of Austin in southeastern Travis County, Texas. The District lies generally southeast of State Highways 130 and 71. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is located approximately 5 miles northwest of the District. Major access to …
Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 9, 2024 Council: November 7, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval of an amendment to the contract for professional engineering services for the 2018 Reservoir Improvements Program with Freese & Nichols, Inc. in the amount of $1,084,217 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $7,084,217. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 21.25% MBE and 16.00% WBE participation. Lead Department Financial Services Department Managing Department Capital Delivery Services Client Department Contact Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Charles Celauro Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Prior Council Action: February 15, 2018 – Council approved a professional service agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc. for the 2018 Reservoir Improvements Program. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 9, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. January 10, 2018 – Reviewed by the Water Wastewater Commission on a 5-0 vote with Commissioner Lee recusing. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water maintains raw water, potable water, reclaimed water, and wastewater storage structures and reservoirs. The City will evaluate one or more water storage structures or reservoirs each year for potential improvements to maximize the useful life of the city’s infrastructure. Each evaluation will involve multiple projects to assess and rehabilitate protective coatings and structural integrity on the interior and exterior of various water storage facilities. Additionally, Austin Water will incorporate improvements to the safety, security, civil engineering, electrical, and instrumentation and control systems at the site. The selected firm will perform multiple project assignments which will include preliminary engineering, design, bidding, construction, and post construction phase services. This requested additional funding will complete the remaining projects that are part of the 2018 Reservoir Improvement Program. There will be no public impact at all because all work will be on City property that is not open to the public (at a wastewater treatment plant, pump station and reservoir sites). If this Council action is not approved, there will not be sufficient remaining authorization for the consultant to provide construction phase services for remaining reservoir recoating projects that have completed their design phase. Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: October 9, 2024 Council: November 7, 2024 This amendment is pending review by the City’s Change Control …
Water and Wastewater Commission Calendar Year 2025 – Proposed Mee(cid:415)ng Schedule All mee(cid:415)ngs proposed to start at 6pm January 15, 2025 – 3rd Wednesday (due to prior holidays) February 12, 2025 – 2nd Wednesday March 12, 2025 – 2nd Wednesday April 9, 2025 – 2nd Wednesday May 14, 2025 – 2nd Wednesday June 11, 2025 – 2nd Wednesday July 9, 2025 – 2nd Wednesday August 13, 2025 – 2nd Wednesday September 10, 2025 – 2nd Wednesday October 8, 2025 – 2nd Wednesday November 12, 2025 – 2nd Wednesday December 10, 2025 – 2nd Wednesday
LEAD UPDATE Agenda 1. Background/Austin’s history 2. EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and Improvements (LCRR & LCRI) 3. Service Line Inventory & Replacement Work 4. Federal Funding for Lead Related Work 5. School and Child Care Facility Education and Sampling Lead Background & Austin’s History Why lead matters Austin’s measures to limit lead exposure • 1954 local plumbing code prohibited use of lead on public side of the meter • 1967 local plumbing code prohibited use of lead on both sides of meter • AW’s efforts in the 1960’s to replace public lead services • AW’s treatment processes By contrast, some major utilities required the use of lead pipe until the EPA’s lead ban in 1986 The original Lead and Copper Rule – 1992 Renewed focus following the crisis in Flint, Michigan led to the Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) and the Lead and Copper Rule Improvement (LCRI) EPA’s Lead and Copper Rules Goal: Further reduce exposure to lead in drinking water LCR Revisions (LCRR) effective December 16, 2021 | Compliance date October 16, 2024 LCR Improvements (LCRI) proposed December 6, 2023 will overwrite many LCRR details • Final publication expected by October 16, 2024 | Compliance date anticipated for 2027. LCRR deliverables due October 16, 2024 • Service Line Inventory, made publicly available • Notice to customers served by higher risk lines within 30-days (by November 15, 2024) LCRI is expected to postpone mandatory school & child care facility (CCF) sampling and remediation programs outlined in LCRR, however voluntary state programs are active now Service Line Inventory Inventory public & private materials at each meter Categorize each service lines as: • Lead status unknown • Lead • Non-lead • Galvanized Requiring Replacement (GRR) Completed, submit to TCEQ by October 16, 2024 All service lines are “non-lead” or “galvanized requiring replacement” Public ownership and responsibility Private ownership and responsibility Total of 256,735 services in AW’s System 777 GRR Service Line Inventory • Non-lead due to age – 203,630 • Non-lead due to field investigation – 52,328 • Galvanized Requiring Replacement (GRR) – 777 • No lead and no unknowns Full inventory due online and to TCEQ by October 16, 2024 Map of inventory will go live October 9 255,958 Non-lead Service Line Inventory Map Water Service Line Inventory Map (arcgis.com) Galvanized …
