Water Supply Update Infrastructure Services Committee June 18, 2020 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Water Supply Update Infrastructure Services Committee June 18, 2020 Remko Rosenboom General Manager, Infrastructure Services www.scrd.ca www.scrd.ca 1

Snowpack • At lakes: – Early May comparable to 2019 – Approximately 50% less then in 2018 – Most snow melted by now • Current state at higher elevation (1423 m): – 2020 more snow than 2019 – 2020 a bit less snow than in 2018 • Once snow melted in upper watershed, precipitation will drive actual summer water supply www.scrd.ca 2

Weather Last several weeks: Cool and wet Upcoming weeks: Cooler than normal Long term forecast (May 31): Potential for warmer than normal weather No strong indication regarding precipitation www.scrd.ca 3

Current demand Chapman Water System: Total Water Consumption 18,000 16,000 Water Consumption (cubic metres) 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 1-Jan 1-Feb 1-Mar 1-Apr 1-May 1-Jun www.scrd.ca 4

Current demand Chapman Water System: Total Water Consumption 18,000 20 16,000 Water Consumption (cubic metres) Daily Average Temperature (Celcius) 15 14,000 12,000 10 10,000 5 8,000 6,000 0 4,000 -5 2,000 0 -10 1-Jan 1-Feb 1-Mar 1-Apr 1-May 1-Jun www.scrd.ca 5

Current residential demand AVERAGE DAILY USE PER PROPERTY AREAS A, B, D, E, F AVERAGE DAILY WATER USE (LITRES PER DAY) 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 www.scrd.ca 6

Water Conservation Stages • Stage 1 in effect as of May 1, 2020 for all systems • Eastbourne water system: – Stage 2 in effect as of May 21 • Regional Water system: – Stage 2 to be expected in late June – early July – Potential for elevated Water Conservation Stages, depended on: • Rain in July and August • Actual water demand www.scrd.ca 7

Public engagement Year Warnings Fines Year New Lawn watering permits 2018 44 2018 17 0 2019 54 2019 22 0 2020 9 0 2020 24 Note: cool and wet weather resulted in less outdoor use then in previous years between May 1 and June 15 Highlights from May 2020 leak resolution program: • South Pender Harbour - Private water line replaced, saving 65,000 litres per day. • Roberts Creek – Private water line leak located by SCRD staff and fixed by residents, saving 43,000 litres per day. • Elphinstone – Private water line failure found quickly, saving 32,000 litres per day. “I thank you for your help in this matter. Without the meter we likely would not have known that we had a problem until it became even worse than it was.” – Elphinstone resident www.scrd.ca 8

Engagement Opportunities • Monthly Water Use Update Program – For residents with a water meter installed – Average Daily Water Use for each month. – Email: infrastructure@scrd.ca • Subject: Monthly Water Use Update • Include: – First and Last Name – Water Utility Account Number – Currently over 70 subscriptions • NEW- Check out SCRD YouTube channel, social media for Weekly Water Update video www.scrd.ca 9

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