This slide presentation outlines a project by the City of El Mirage, Arizona, to use integrated resource planning (IRP) to meet increased water demand of population growth. Specific challenges included: population tripled in 3 years;
fast growth stressed water and wastewater
infrastructure;
small town government/utility was not ready;
shortage of water;
inadequate wastewater treatment and
disposal system;
regulatory pressure - NOV, Fines, etc.; and,
citizenry pressure - provide reliable services
to new residents. Topics outlined include: water and wastewater systems; city actions; water supply planning; recommended water system improvement; emergency well project; fast track program; and, water supply sources to meet immediate summer demand. Project approach included: well assessment, initial testing; well selection, final testing and development recommendations; improvement requirements; and, program management involving permitting, design, construction, start-up, and approval. Includes tables, figures.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
file
, 1.8 MB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 27 |
| Published : | 06/01/2006 |
