Stakeholder Workshop July 27, 2011. Present updated information on the Central Groundwater Storage Plan Receive additional stakeholder input Discuss next.

Stakeholder WorkshopJuly 27, 2011

Present updated information on the Central Groundwater Storage Plan

Receive additional stakeholder input

Discuss next steps

Meeting Objectives

1. Review program goals and objectives2. Review program description and water supply options3. Present stakeholder comments received to date4. Review status of CEQA process5. Review program schedule6. Receive additional stakeholder input and discuss relevant

issues

Today’s Agenda

Program LocationBounded on the

northeast and the east by the Elysian, Repetto, Merced, and Puente Hills

The southeast boundary is along Coyote Creek

The southwest boundary is the Newport-Inglewood fault system and uplift

Program ObjectivesProtect Public ResourceMaximize storage within the BasinProtect local decision-making authority Protect local water rightsImprove local water supply reliability, particularly during

drought or emergenciesCreate flexibility in water supply options

Program ObjectivesImprove local and regional control to maximize utilization

of water resourcesDevelop guidelines to maximize efficient water useDevelop a program that supports a stable economy and

preserves environmental valuesEnsure that local and regional water policy and programs

do not disproportionately impact low income or minority populations within the CBMWD service area

Program DescriptionEstablish a water management and storage program for

the Central Groundwater Basin

Once fully implemented, the program(s) will use a portion of the available storage space in the Basin

Acquire water that will be stored in the Basin

Storage would generally serve operations, emergency and the future needs of local water agencies

Water Supply OptionsWater to be stored may come from a combination of supplies, including but not limited to:

Imported Water Recycled Water Contaminated Groundwater Remediation and Recovery Conservation Gray Water Storm Water Capture Desalination

Options for Putting Water into Storage

• Increased use of existing spreading basins• Construction of new spreading basins• Conversion of existing production wells to injection wells• Construction of new injection wells • Innovative subsurface infiltration galleries

Summary of Comments ReceivedProposed Program’s Consistency with the Central

Basin Judgment?

There is no provision for groundwater storage in the Central Basin judgment. However, CBMWD is committed to the integration of storage into regional water management.

CBMWD is allowed to use its statutory powers as a municipal water district to store water. (Water Code Section 71000 et seq.)

Summary of Comments Received

“The NOP Project Description is too vague.”

The IS/NOP released in February 2011 was designed in compliance with CEQA requirements and guidelines. Written comments during the 45-day comment period requested more description, so CBMWD revised the NOP and opened a new comment period for an additional 30 days.

Any specific details of exactly how water would be stored would present a pre-determined program and undermine the scoping process.

Summary of Comments Received“The process has not been inclusive.”

The process for project development, is by design, an inclusive process that provides stakeholders with ample opportunity to provide input and review materials as the process develops:

CBMWD’s first scoping period was extended from 30 days to 45 days.

CBMWD has now opened a second, 30-day scoping period for additional stakeholder input.

CEQA ProcessPublish Notice of Preparation (NOP) and Initial Study

Scoping Meetings 45-day Scoping Period Scoping Meetings (March 8, 2011 and March 29, 2011)

Re-circulate NOP with expanded Project Description Distribute NOP (July 21 2011) Stakeholder Workshop (July 27, 2011)Publish Draft Program Environmental Impact Report

(PEIR) 45-day (minimum) Public Review Period Public MeetingsPublish Final PEIR with Response to CommentsConsider Certification of the PEIR (Public Hearing)Program Approval (Public Hearing)

Program ScheduleFebruary 2011 to September 2011 – Develop draft PEIR October 2011 to December 2011 – Distribution of draft

PEIR for public review45-day (minimum) review periodDraft PEIR Public Meeting(s)

December 2011 - Prepare Final PEIRFinal PEIR includes responses to all comments submitted during

the Public Review PeriodPublic Hearing to consider certification of Final PEIRFirst Quarter 2012 - Public Hearing to consider Program

approval

Storage Overview

• Water will be available during emergencies (i.e. earthquakes, Delta flood, etc) as well as during short-term shutdowns or supply interruptions

• 65,000 AFY on average

• 90,000 AF for 3-year period (MWD)

Emergency Supplies

Operational Supplies• Possible water supply to replace:

• capacity charge water• Tier II water• Tier I water

• Cost-effective supply and choices for customers

• 25,000 AFY (capacity charge)• 50,000 AF (optional cost savings)

Future Needs

• Water above and beyond needs of operation and emergency

• Open bank system for deposits by stakeholders

• Management system to prevent loss of stored water

• Maximize storage opportunities for all stakeholders without harming the Basin or rights of current adjudicated extractors

Contact Information

David HillWater Resources ManagerDirect: (323) 201-5501

Valerie HowardPublic Affairs ManagerDirect: (323) 201-5552

Central Basin Municipal Water District6252 Telegraph Road, Commerce CA 90604

www.centralbasin.org

Phone: (323) 201-5500Fax: (323) 201-5550