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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra FROM: TRANSPORTATION, WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE CostaCOMMITTEE (SUPERVISOR JOHN GIOIA, CHAIR) County DATE: Juno 2, 2003 SUBJECT: Report on the Stags of Projects Affecting Contra Costa's Drinking-Water SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS CONSIDER presentations on projects affecting Contra Costa's drinking water from representatives of the Contra Costa Water District and the East Bay Municipal Utility District as recommended by the Transportation Water and Infrastructure Committee, and CONSIDER related actions as appropriate. FISCAL IMPACT None. BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS The Board of Supervisors has referred to the Committee various water issues, including monitoring East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) projects, water management programs in eastern Contra Costa, drinking water quality and water supply issues, and issues associated with the health of the Bay and Delta. On June 2, the Committee considered a report on the activities of Association of Bay Area Govemments' CALFED Task Force. As a result of that report, the Committee requested that EBMUD and the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) report on their activities affecting drinking water quality and water supply issues in Contra Costa. Representatives of these agencies will make presentations to the Board on their activities. Director John Coleman, EBMUD, will update the Board on their water supply, system capacity and security projects. Exhibit A provides background information on these activities. CCWD representatives will report on the proposed Los Vaqueros Expansion Project. Exhibit B provides background information on the activities of CCWD concerning this project. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR X RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURES u ervisor John Gioia, Chair Su ervisor District III, Vacant ACTION OF BOARD ON I7r.Y 8.2003 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDEDx—OTHER Speakers: 1. Bob Doyle, 3280 Rogers Avenue, Walnut Creek, Ca. 2. Greg Gartrell, Contra Costa Water District, P.O. Box H2O, Concord, Ca. VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT IV } AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE — BOARD OF SUPE SORS ON THE DATE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: DISTRICT III SEAT VACANT SHOWN. Contact: Steve Goetz (925/335-1240) DATE:JULY 81 - A cc: Community Development department(CD€ ), ATTESTED R. Goulart, CDD JOHN SWEETEN, CLERK OF N. Harlow, EBMUD THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS M. Seedall, CCWD AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR GATranspa rtation\TWIC\9oard 0rdersT003\ccwdebmud.doc v � REQUEST TO SPEAK FORM `+ (THREE (3) MINUTE LIMIT) PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY Complete this farm and place it in the box near the speakers' rostrum before addressing the Board. Name: : ; t f fin✓ fps. { ., Phone— Address: f' '} city Zip Code: I am speaking for myself or organxzatioO: (name of organization) CHECK ONE: I wish to speak on Agenda Item# ry< Date 01 ` My Comments will be general for against I wish to speak on the subject of I do not wish to speak on the subject but leave these comments for the board to consider: �,GFfi4D B1Y Bi.'fA ..�► CONTRA COSTA v WATER DISTRICT ' s Contra Costa County Beard of Supervisors July 8, 2003 AMMN& CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT CCWD Board Action • CCWD Board of Directors passed two resolutions at the June 25, 2403 Board meeting -- Resolution 03-24: Adopts assurances, commitments and requirements for District participation in and support of the CALFED Bay-delta Program proposal for expansion of Los Vaqueros Reservoir — Resolution M-25: Determines that an advisory election should be called and determines the ballot measure language 2 +►51►�.4, ,ILCONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT Ballot Question arrrrrrr asrr ar Shall Contra Costa Water District work with public water agencies to expand Los Vaqueros Reservoir, at no cost to District ratepayers, to: (1) increase water supplies for drought protection; (2) improve drinking water quality; and (3) protect endangered fish in the Delta, on condition that: (a) CCWD water rates will not increase; (b) no water will be exported to Southern California or a peripheral canal; and (c) CCWD will still operate the expanded reservoir? CONTRA COSTAf WATER DISTRICT COtltaGt Information Marguerite Nailion Project Mana er CALFED Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Studies c/o Contra Costa water District P.D. Box H2O Concord,CA 94624 Phone: 925)688-8018 Fax: (92 5)686.2187 email: lvstudies@hotmall.com www,lvstudies.com http://calwater.ca.gov lb 12 6 CONTRA COSTA v WATER DISTRICT «'sr Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors July 8, 2003 .1106"'IL CONTRA COSTA WATER DiSTRIC7 CCWD Board Action low CCWD Board of directors passed two resolutions at the June 25, 2003 Board meeting — Resolution 03-24: Adapts assurances, commitments and requirements for District participation in and support of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program proposal for expansion of Los Vaqueros Reservoir — Resolution 03-25: Determines that an advisory election should be called and determines the ballot measure language 2 ow CWUu �WA Studies Have Provided os vaqueros n s Detailed information —E— 200'1 2002 2003 2004 • Reports(October 2001)...Purpose and need,Environmental Studios— Reservoir,Engineering,LandtEasement Requirements,and more... ProjectProject Concept Report(August 2002) ; ACt)YItIeS • 18 Reports(June 2002-May 2003)...operations,Environmental Impacts, ! Terrestrial Resources,institutional Arrangements,Financing Alternatives,Project { j Facilities Construction Schedule,Dam Design,and more... j • Planning Report and Comment Response Report(May 2003) ---- -, - -.- Ballot Draft Fin MajorOver 36 Public Meetings since �uestlo EIR/EIs EIRJE IS Public Activities ! January 2001 , ReviewReview Reports Planning Auth rize Certify Report Ball at EIR Meas Ure Board Review Reports Actions 1W cmm "So, OffCALFED Objectives and Los Vaqueros Sit& • CALFED Objectives -- improve the Bay-Delta ecosystem – improve water supply reliability – Improve water quality for all beneficial uses • The CALFED Record of Decision specified the following for the Los Vaqueros Reservoir Studies: "Expand Los Vaqueros Reservoir by up to 400 thousand acre- feet...with local partners as part of a Bay Area water quality and water supply reliability initiative." 4 �R r CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT The Delta Challenge t Current conditions — Delta water quality varies seasonally — Water reliability varies with weather patterns and changing climate — Fish losses continue at large state and federal export pumps — Water supplies for the environment(fish and habitat) have an uncertain future • Future conditions — Increasing population in the California, and the Central Valley — increasing demand on Delta — Increasing wastewater goes into Delta system 5 Expansion Project Could Provide a ►""�► `�► CONTRA COSTA Brighter Future for CCWD, the WATER DISTRICT Bay Area&the Delta Los Vaqueros Expansion: • Improves drought reliability for CCWD customers • Improves water quality for CCWD and Ray Area water agencies • Provides enhanced recreational opportunities • Provides up to$240 million reimbursement Benefits the District • Environmental Water for CALFED • Enhances Delta habitat and fisheries • Improves terrestrial habitat and species • Sustains the Los Vaqueros benefits for CCWD customers = Benefits the Delta and the Region 6 3 1 ► . CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT CCWD Board Principles I. The project improves water quality and reliability for CCWD 2. The project enhances the Delta environment 3. The project protects and enhances the fisheries and terrestrial species benefits provided by the existing Los Vaqueros project 4. The project preserves and increases the recreational opportunities of the Los Vaqueros project 5. CCWD must maintain control of watershed and operation of the reservoir 6. The project protects and reimburses the financial investment made by the CCWD customers who financed the existing$450 million Los Vaqueros Project 7. The proposal would be placed before the voters of the Contra Costa Water District 7 LIM CONTRA COSTA Assurances, Commitments & V1►ATER DISTRICT Requirements to Protect interests of "= CCWD Customers The Reservoir Expansion Project must: • Not export water to Southern California or a peripheral canal • Improve drought supplies and water quality for CCWD customers • Provide long-term environmental benefits to the Delta ecosystem • Enhance terrestrial habitat and recreational opportunities • Ensure CCWD ownership and control remain • Reimburse the financial investment of CCWD's customers • Nat increase water rates for CCWD customers 4 Ab CONTRA COSTA Extensive Environmental WATER DISTRICT Review Completed CALFED EISIEIR Los Vaqueros Reservoir • Five-year public effort Expansion Studies • $50 million FIS/EIR • Over two-year effort • Included all storage projects • $7 million in studies completed Delta impacts - Facilities — Water quality — costs — Fisheries Requires Mitigation for all - Benefits CALFED Projects — All environmental impacts — No redirected impacts • Delta — Mitigation of impacts - Terrestrial — Mitigation strategises — Mitigation strategies • Program Biological Opinion - Financing — Protects endangered species — Institutional arrangements 9 AW&L, CONTRA COSTA Vote Seeks Advice from WATER DISTRICT CCWD Customers • CCWD Board adopted advisory vete principle - The proposal would be placed before the voters of the Contra Costa Water District • A positive vete does not authorize funding or construction - Allows CALFED to move forward with environmental review, permitting and approval by regulatory agencies • Project authorization and funding would come from state and federal legislation and project partners • A "no" vote would have the practical effect of stopping the CALFED expansion project �a 5 L4_11\\skCONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT Ballot Question arr.. ..r Shall Contra Costa Water District work with public water agencies to expand Los Vaqueros Reservoir, at no cost to District ratepayers, to: (1) increase water supplies for drought protection; (2) improve drinking water quality; and (3) protect endangered fish in the Delta, on condition that: (a) CCWD water rates will not increase; (b) no water will be exported to Southern California or a peripheral canal; and (c) CCWD will still operate the expanded reservoir? J&\\\CONTRA COSTA „. WATER DISTRICT Contact information Marguerite Naillon Proect Manager CAND D Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Studies clo Contra Costa water District P.O. Box Ngo Concord,CA 94524 Phone: 925)688-8498 Fax: (92 )686-2187 email: Ivstudies@hotmall.com wvwr.lvstudies.com http://calwater.ca.gov �z 6 REQUEST TO SPEAK FORM (THREE (3) MINUTE LIMIT) Complete this form and place it in the box near the speakers' rostrum before addressing the Board. 1' Name. U Phone: l Address: � � �� City: I am speaking for myself or organization: (row of organ zitian) CEMCX CONE$ ''J Com, I wish to speak on Agenda Item # Tate:, f ?� � My comments will bez general for against I wish to .speak on the subject of I do not wish to speak but leave these comments for the Board to consider: EXHIBIT A June 24, 2003 Stephen Goetz, Deputy Director Community Development Contra Costa County 651 Fine Street Martinez, CA 94553 Dear Deputy Director Goetz: We appreciate the opportunity to update the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on EBMUD activities affecting water quality and water supply in Contra Costa County. My July 8 presentation will focus on projects EBMUD is undertaking in partnership with other agencies to provide regional solutions that help to ensure the adequacy, reliability, quality, and security of the water supply. I am attaching several fact sheets and brochures on these subjects for inclusion in the Board packets. Sincerely, w John A. Coleman Director, Ward No. 2 JAC.nh Attachments 375 ELEVENTH STREET. OAKLAND . CA 84607.4240. f510F 277.0404 80ARO OF DIRECTORS JOHN A.COLEMAN. KATY FOULKES . DOUG LINNEY LSSA R.MCINTOSH.FRANK MELLON, WILLIAM 8.PATTERSON, DAVID RICHARDSON x.�:t kw'u" ox• Sy Y a 4 ,y.pt� .��;,p.a PP 7 'e`'`' xj fl. ry ag �,kkNM k„- fi, g far yG' yprcAd i+RS k` x �� ��' A Td k AN y L it N 1. Jr d .rzet �P M �,�:,,�c�i� hC����.; Y _ .ar <3a;•a may[ � Y il� `� ��hNf�� We tt,'sry s is �v+35a' " uv.�iNtSuAa+�'7v . :. > .#t s::. ::• ''a a.:.`.. .ate. �✓w Drip$,.. f ,e..:. ri� +ri tr" w;,",C✓`i•a. saa,"' 4;•; v�„�ua" ,:moi, +r:;y;:cua':". }'yJd '.+�,� Jy2 P•, '� � v t .a�iCtN tM �, .. - .� a;. 7a:Rr ad„ns � �t '` � .f � •�• 5..,�4 .. ...So- � � r as�.t >=1k y �� Y� - iyS •f✓�i,q�✓idF'A.¢:.. .`. y. x.' 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"�� � - X r .. -�m u s1C:v+M-�'�rM�n g b l �� �^�;Y xihA?�F+ 'x ?oar.�tl>���ar� �5. �,c<•�?n`�htk iF��'�p '�'a, ,,e" }k pt�,rG a , k ....�° J- a`�1��1� 1a �;y��`�'�:"'�s{N.wa"v��� r���� ^^"'` ,�'?3.it:sii i 1�•k .,�''x' ae' w,'J �y,.,., _ a, �vkfit3c� .h i:,�y xsK ^�i t ram�.d+ utt n^ •.•�� +�����$a��� f �'�,�`�a�ti�1:����a� � � ��, as t-t , � , 5p�s�$q�s�t,. mj,.i t�Y,a'S'�3 �.,xi 2 ,a t t r• �r�a.`". +e>G'ha": ,. +f -aa�,a .wtdarik"rEdt 4 --------------------- axt,w t� mg }rarer a " w -,a ✓ .-o.,,. ....., rte, ..�aaau. w. :: xvm� c , n. � ....;� e� Water yinality East Bay Municipal Utility District(EBMUD) Ctnstiluents in E lMt 1)Walter-2002 drinking water is tested extensively,and PHG INALNUT SAN results consistently show that regulated MCL or 1 or CREEK irr DRINDA PM-0 SOMME CONSTITUENTS (fARDL) {�lROW) AVERAGEf1s'.'R f� 1r Tp �t;� �3rP constituents either are not detected at all or - are present in amounts far below limits Bacteriological Constituents ermttted b State and federal drinking-water Water Total Coliforms,percent positive 5% (aero) <0.3°!° NR NR NR NR NR p y state g' detected Standards. Turbidity(NTU),maximum level, TT=1 NTU NS 0.08 0.07 0.05 0.06 0.06 0.13 except for Average EBMUD tests for more than 100otential TT=0.3 NTU NS NR 100% 100% 100% 100% 100°/ p 95%of the time drinking-water constituents.The table on Inorganic constituents these pages shows constituents (and their regulatory limits)detected in EBMUD water Aluminum(ug/1) 1000 NS <50 <50 <50-80 <50 <50 <50-75 in 2002;constituents not detected are not Bromate(ugA)[Sobrante and USL only] 10 (zero) NR NR NR NR NR <1 listed.The table shows the average constituent Chloramine(mg/1)as C12 (4) (4) 1.9 2.9 2.3 3.2 2.7 2.2 level for EBMUD's system as a whole,as fluoride(mg/1-maximum)" 2 1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1-0.17 0.1 0.1 well as for each District water treatment plant o'ide?ep r'ed above e ect eves in fie s trc„waters- Paeride was added!'r,. n4 range of 0 9 to' mg/;,to OtP p: v, re^ta.cavi;es:n cons ar (the map on pages 4-5 shows what geographic -- - Radioactive Constituents:Sampled last In 1999. Required every four years. area each treatment plant serves),and Alpha activity(pCill) 15 NS <f <1-2 <f-2 <1-2 <i-1 <9-1 compares this information to standards set Beta activity(pCi/i) 50 Ns <4 6 6 <4-6 <a <4 by the California Department of Health Services(DOHS). Organic Constituents Acrylamide in treatment chemical TT=5 Max. onitoring and (one hundredth of one percent) Dose allowed (zero) <5 NA NA <5 <5 <5 EBMUD takes almost 700 bacteriological Trihalomethanes-(ug/1) 80 NS 42°° 42 55 39 54 20 50 33 39 30 58 samples each month from the treatment plants Haloacetic acids,5 species(ug/1) 60 NS 18 15-24 12-26 10-39 19-31 13-36 and distribution system. EBMUD Control of DBP precursors(TOC) Treatment NS NR NR NR NR Met regmt Met regml continuously monitors turbidity andRequirement "`This represents the highest running annual average. chloramine. Aluminum is measured at the Constituents which have Secondary MCLS treatment plants. Fluoride and radioactivity samples are taken from source waters. Aluminum(ug/1) 200 Ns <50 <50 <50-80 <50 <50 <56-75 Chloride(mg/I) 500 NS 9.0 a 4.1 5.1 113 14 Because of the high quality of EBMUD's Odor--Threshold(TON) 3 NS 2.4 2.7 2.7 1,7 2.8 2.4 source water,the DOHS allows EBMUD to Specific Conductance(umhos/cm) 1600 NS 182 61 61 104 254 261 monitor less than once a year for selected Sulfate(mg/1) 500 NS 17 1.1 1.1 7.8-8.6 36 23-25 contaminants,including synthetic organic Total Dissolved Solids(mg/q 1000 NS 105 32 35 51 170 140 chemicals,asbestos and radioactivity. Turbidity(NTU) 5 NS 0.08 0.07 0.05 0.06 0.06 0.13 Asbestos-We detected no asbestos when Unregulated Constituents we last sampled in 1996. Boron(ug/1) NS NS <100 <100 <100 <100 <100 <100 ah Percentile U;Sites found LEAD AND COPPER AL PHG Lavel Found abovn Vnia AL Copper(ug/1) 1300 170 64 No sites out of 55 sites Lead(ug/1) 15 2 7 No sites out of 55 sites 2 Lead arta Copper-EBMUD has detected'little or no lead or copper in its water treatment and distribution systems. Sampling at customer drinking-water taps has shown no or law levels of lead. Home plumbing fixtures,especially alder ones that contain lead,may add lead above the level in the water delivered by EBMUD. Choose plumbing fixtures that use approved materials for water F. uaturairy present in the enviranrre.i consumption and install there according to local building codes. Hot water 0.1 so;i runoff systems can contain elevated levels of lead and copper. Consuming from hot 100% Soil runoff water taps is inadvisable. Synthetic Organic Che sic .s-These are pesticides and herbicides that EBMUD Erosion of natural deposits;residue from some surface monitors to determine sources of industrial and agricultural contamination. No <50-92 water treatment processes regulated synthetic organic chemicals(SOCs)were detected in EBMUD water. 2.4 9y-product of drinking-water disinfection Because there is little or no activity using SOCs on the District's watersheds, 3.3 [Drinking-water disinfectant added for treatment DOHS waived this monitoring requirement for all but two SOCs until 2003. 0.16 erosion of natural deposits;water additive that promotes strong loath;discharge frorn fertilizer and aluminum factories Volatile Organic Chemicals-These are.,by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production.Volatile organic chemicals (VOCs)can come from gas stations,urban storm water runoff,air pollution and septic systems. EBMUD <'-2 Erosion of natural deposits detected no VOC constituents(otlamer than disinfection by--products) in source <4 Decay of natural and man-:Wade deposits water intakes,water treatment plants or in the distribution system. Unregulated Constituents-These are chemical or microbial constituents that NA Added to water during water'reatment the USEPA and DOHS require EBMUD to monitor,but no regulatory limits 13-37 By-product of drinking-watorchlorinaticn have been established. Monitoring for these constituents helps regulatory 5'15 By-product of drinking-wafer disinfection agencies deter=mine where certain constituents occur and whether they need to Met recirrit Various natural and man-rade sources be regulated. t ,;IARmli WPOTY Ah? Erosion of net deposits:residua from some surface avatar Walnut Creak ta$ayeIto _ arinds Son Pablo Sebranta US). t, Alkalinity,bicarbonate rigll as CaCO3) 0 20 21 74 70 104 <5Q-"a2 treatment processes {. n ) Alkalinity,carbonate(mg/1 as Cac03) 0.2 0.4 1.5 - 3.9 4.4 14 Runoff/leapt i lg from natural deposits;seawater influence Caioium(mg/1) 4.645 4.3-6.3 4.9-12.4 16.9.19 18-99.A 26.1-29.1 1.9 Naturaiiy oocurring organic materials Hardness(mg/I as CaCO3) 15.23 16-24 16-47 70-76 69-82 110-130 Magnesium(mg/1) V-1.2 0.7-1.3 0.8.30 6.1-6A 6-7.1 11.1-12.9 349 Suwstances tat,form ions when in water;seawater infiuenca 1 pH(pH units) 8.8-9.1 8.7-9.0 9.9-9.5 8.6-8.3 8.5-8.9 8.6-9.0 37 Runoff/ieaching from natural deposits;industrial wastes Potassium(m0A) 0.4-0.5 0.546 0.4.1 1.0-1.1 1.0-1.2 i.3-1.4 Silica(mg/i) 8.7-':2.0 8.9-12.0 3.9-11.2 10.8-11.0 10.2-11.0 5.2-9.9 2QQ Runoff oach ng from natural depos'sis Sodium(mgA; 4.4-5.5 A.6-5.6 5.6-19.8 #9.5 22.5 20.3-25.4 24.5-28.6 0.1 Soil runoff "he above tablerovides information that is useful for certain industrial and home ppf a :ications. p %r For example,dishwashers and industrial cooling and process applications often need <: -1.6 Runoff/leachi ng from natural deposits to know the hardness of the water in grains per gallon.To convert the hardness values into grains per gallon,divide the values shown in the tables in milligrams per liter by 17. For example,hardness for areas served by Orinda Water Treatment Plant had a intorno:corrosion of housahoid Plumbing systems;erasion of range from 15 to 42 mg/l,which is equivalent to 0.9 to 2.5 grains per gallon. natural deposits;leachlnx from wood preservatives Interna!corrasion of household plug bing systems;discharges from industrial manufacturers;erosion of natural deposits Quffite(y ester Rel The East Bay Municipal Utility District water system serves more than 1.3 million people in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. y' {r.y 2 �, trh +yGr'y;rr 7r •^ 67 Since its founding 80 years ago,EBMUD has provided its ,;�, , t r,,„ ' � yf �}.. a� 0101*1111',.ry 'r,s $x.>.y✓y.,.;'Swk{Ynw'?,4.x,�!;�\:rr},b'rf��.s, �r�}7t•''�j� rcustomers with the highest quality water possible. •r , r RDdeO/hereYourWater Comes From IM k The most important factor to water quality is its source:the purer the source,the better the water. Nearly all of EBMUD's waters `Hercules } t} r comes from the 577-square-mile protected watershed of the ,• t ht t> Ric t•tn;.;..,,.y.....k y Mokelumne River,which collects Sierra Nevada snowmelt and :, , " `„## <'t . ,oy ^ �" { ty El Sobrante flows into Pardee Reservoir in the Sierra foothills near the town yyfw• xr ,y #y ? }{ Nnt#tt & StlBaanfe of Valley Springs. The watershed on the west slope of the Sierra Richmond Nevada is mostly undeveloped land,little affected by human activity. �x son Pahl pip f h{ JRic:fl�'t'#d!nd i } The water travels to the East Bay in aqueducts and is protected X89 #y ElC�#ri Snones from pesticides,agricultural and urban runoff,municipal sewage { discharges and industrial toxins. Local watershed runoff accounts �" "�% ' ` for about 10 percent of the District's water supply. h Pr � .... }y,"t'o o txA;2•feYi�x,t• #banv y{a t Qtinda �. Protecting ester Quality , KK Before the water comes to your tap EBMUD takes many steps to ensure its quality. These include carefully managing and lfr f%kms ' ... ' htttrth:...r; � r protecting watershed lands,treatment,routinely sampling and X� r monitoring the water,analyzing results of the sampling and adjusting ` > treatment,flushing pipes through hydrants,and repairing pipes. EBMUD samples and tests its drinking water frequently from ::r•t $ all parts of the water system to ensure that it meets and surpasses ; ,• uGcar x Aiatnada all primary(health-related)and secondary(aesthetic)regulatory standards established by the U.S.Environmental Protection ... Agency(USEPA) and DOHS.Key parameters such as turbidity and chloramine are monitored continuously.Other chemical and water Treatment Area Source Plants Served fi.... ' physical tests are performed daily in laboratories at EBMUD { water treatment plants and more complex analyses are performed ; } Pardee in the EBMUD Environmental Laboratory. Reservoir � r,• , r` 'ester Treatment San Pablo rico rx 5: t Reservoir The water treatment plants in the EBMUD system are capable m standby of filteringand processing a combined total of nearly 400 million upper son' p g Y 1_eandro gallons of water daily.The water treatment plants are Upper San Reservoir Leandro in Oakland,San Pablo in Kensington(standby use only), Watershed z :. Sobrante in El Sobrante,and plants located in and named for Water Transmission f' Pipelines sem. Lafayette,Orinda and Walnut Creek. Securing New ounces €�f Water Supply Raw water contains such impurities as sediment,algae,bacteria and EBMUD works hard to make sure that we have enough water to other microorganisms.These are effectively removed at EBMUD serve our customers,especially in drought years.We continue to treatment plants.Upper San Leandro,San Pablo and Sobrante are work on a new cooperative project with Sacramento area water conventional water treatment plants,consisting of five basic steps interests to draw water from the Sacramento River near the town (see p.6-7). Upper San Leandro and Sobrante conduct an additional of Freeport. EBMUD will use the water(scheduled to be availabl step,ozonation,for taste and odor control. Orinda,Lafayette and in 2008)in draught years to supplement our current supply.We ar Walnut Creek water treatment plants use only coagulation,filtration, also exploring other options for drought protection,such as storin and disinfection,because their water comes directly from the water in local underground aquifers and desalination of marine Ovate Mokelumne Aqueducts and requires less treatment. 4 cur-.ently recycles about six million gallons of water a day,and � we are working on anumber of pro�ects to more than double that 80 amount by the year 2020. k ii :::�: : {:;:!;:j;:;i:�:�i_t.'•:t.:tiit:i:�f:ski::isoti�:�:ti'?<':i�:�'��i'!ti�'?'�'!?:v:<: 'v In 2002 we installed anew l l-mile emergency water pipeline in ' ' the southern end of our service area.The pipeline adds flexibility. a��� � �y �y d systems redundancy in the event of a eras©r earthquake or .� T�gar a q� other outage.We began a major effort to increase water service s nadir r rel iabilify for our custoria:rs in central�csi:tra costa bounty,where local storage reservoirs can be drawn down to emergency reserve levels during extended periods of hot weather.And although terrorism experts say water systems have a low likelihood of experiencing terrorist acts,we communicate daily with local,state and federal law enforcement agencies and we have enhanced zA� security Districtwide to protect our water system agaiiast potential t<� attack. *� .,, K,,..'r:�{,w,r,,,, r. ;2 t`Si�yf"'•$' y+s. ,+r 4+rte b n Jz""fi/ 1,, h �?.�:�.? ...'5...`,-�^ In 2002,BIVIUD completed a state-required Drinking Water Source $ � ' Assessment and lroteetion P-.ograira,aimed at determining the types of activities that can pollute drinking-water sources.EBMUD evaluated-more than 100 activities that may take place near District a , reservoirs,and found that the following activities have the potential to contribute contaminants to the reservoirs: animal operations ' € � (horse stables and equestrian facilities),gas stations,illegal activities/unauthorized dumping,landfills/dumps,marinas,recent Mess than 10 years)burn areas,recreational use of surface water JI sources(motorized watercraft',septic systeirLs,residential sewer rvrrr collection systems,and utility station maintenance meas. In 2002, no contaminants associated with these activities were defected in Klk `$ EBMUD drinking water. ' 4Z, ti 'Mie results of this assessment can be reviewed at the District's headquarters in downtown.Oakland or at the Berkeley DOHS office. ESI TI3 will use the ira'oznation from this program to enhance existing watershed protection_programs. 4 { i ,3 W Have aggressive water conservation.and water recycling programs Haat help stretch our existing supplies.By making wise water choices and-oarticipating in EBMUD-spon cored programs(such as installing drip irrigation systems,replacing older toilets and washing machines with water-efficient models,and sweeping—not hosing—driveways), xtRas x our customers help us achieve annual water savings of approximately one mi:tion b gat ons of water a day. Y Recycled water has many,practical J J J applications and it reduces : � a3xR Ef ezr �RrY:kYn'2 >'aa5f735""'+'�R?x d {Ya fi ttie amount of fining wife.Y used F o_r r {Y fw $r �3 landscape irrigation and other not:-consumptive rises.The District �. � �� ���w� �..* ���... . � f The Mokelumne Fiver FBMUD's primary water source. Additional tem QualitdInfornmdon Water Quality Goals Information from Federal and presence of animals or froth human activity. In an effort to provide the highest possible State Regulators Contaminants that may be present in source water quality to our customers,each year The information in green text is provided Fater include: EBMUD sets annual water quality goals by the USEPA and DOHS: In order to -Microbial contaminants,such as viruses, that are significantly more stringent than ensure that tap water is safe to drink,the bacteria and protozoa, such as state or federal regulations. These goals USEPA and the DOHS prescribe Cryptosporidium,that may come from, address both potential health risks and regulations that fimit the amount of certain sewage treatment plants,septic systems, aesthetics,and are set considering customer contaminants in water provided by public agricultural livestock operations and expectations,economic and technical ;eater systems. The DOHS regalatioa,.s wildlife, feasibility,and regulations, establish limas for contaminants in bottled "Inorganic contaminants,such as:alts and As an example,the current regulation for water that provide the same protection for metals that cat. be naturally occurring or result from arban stoma water runoff, Trihalomethanes(THMs)is 80 parts per public heath, industrial or domestic wastewater billion(ppb)as a one-year running annual Drinking water, including bottled water, discharges,oil and,gas production,mining average across the entire District distribution may reasonably be expected to contain at or farming. system. EBMUD's goal is one half of the ie a%aSt small`.mflilntS O? Some C®ntammantS regulatory limit,or 40 ppb.In addition,we The presence of contammants does not have a goal of 60 ppb on any individual necessarily indicate that water poses <k Sample to assure that all customers are health risk. More information about receiving high-quality water. Both of these awls were met in 2002. contaminants and potential health effects _ is available from the USEPA's Safe In all,the District has set annual water Drinking Water Hotline(800)426-1791 or quality goals for 14 parameters. The goals www.epa.govlsafewater. and efforts to achieve them are reviewed ., Contaminants in Drinking Water by District staff each month and by the The sources of drinking water both tap t Board of Directors twice a year. - , water and oottled water—include avers iakes, streams,ponds reservoirs,springs and we'is-As water travels over the surface ,Y of the 'and or through the ground, it `N dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, m some cases.radioactive material,and can pick up s•abstarces resulting from the EBMUD employs new technology and traditional ivG°hxg +N'tp techniques to monitor water quality. E3 �1(fll flt>Ikt#1f1 ATt#IN." l l.Ct � i #tt l«N-A'[T 1 ( # iau ltsuY alts ed� ilrr. lvs,Vpr r£ htih f # nu#ri �reryrnallrttcl allwng "gin #t #atin1 1Orxg.ti: zp Q � # it # e It rstp t the, c s#c�" # # ,#i "t t#ax '�+ l"moi 6d irap . rx�ta�i caant " rr added, f # Irnt I iiz� i vvtr " a is ggptl mcl ttxse sedirner t part c)es""tb ecsrnb n :arid; r w s s ,fi d i 'e #r t artd"d lgge,enisug "tome##le. eti . Pesticides .and n orbic des -....Say``r.-..a1 come �t z w..a a..na 3��,c.�;�'F)t�iS x '-a.'''�c`�`'` ,�n �*r r,� : a r� � t.� � k � ,�k•s vx u4 _ •"� �,;, xa+•tir^^w�*^ r3 r3 � x `' , -r r.m' a�1a 'v'9 vu?r°"e, eu. -. as ag_ .u«wAo, ,-ban storm. water n res�dent;al uses, R,adioact ve contarnInants ace can be CICIC"Irrir.9 oil-be the resul"�of oil M J cAt bus production.,ax'fEt min"'-ng uS:>IJ dlvs: Organ;-'C'e, e"`:ia,ad Co3`t "`fis.cnek.'St6$ `ts. '�'�' synf_.e,;:,, eS"_d, de"la-l"_e orga....a.,,cn?nn_cais> .' ,^- �. •c•- .fir ` r C3 u,s vi .al processes .,..; - �55 :4e a.n v�``.t o " r r�`vd�c"��`=, and:,.a-iSSsv ,�L+nuvyf >'id�' '.'f •�...... � '{ ;• •K 4 �vu"Cih'k co ..e.aye two t_ a:.�, sorban storm.wate_ -y;t,"ff and S „°vis sstems, Cryptosporidium-is a rnAcrobial EBJV D operates five active water treatment plonts.Shown is the sedimentation basila at the Sobrante contominan�found' in- surface water Water Treatment Plant. t :L7$ ^v Yew�i S, s v9 Q a ib_ `_1G Wtv encourage.._.� :s� �'s 2vi� % w� >.,ndergone o_"�,an, transpla.,.¢s � 'a C 2fJa is highly�. w^�i:151"` a£1 removingin+`".. id als to " consult their N. �sion SAID' U or-other he e ,riw system C%Iwtospo -unr, most commonly used m ar fi :�� s, w , v and' Ys g �c ° C� ma �Od 9Y� � c caill'be ¢? r2 ur£ "„ v� : e2i:o `.eFr?tde !,',;0i avoid;nfe-ctiop. Cryptosporidium mulst • ry percent-C ,_o a;i Current test met-hods be.ngested to cause disease, and it may people should seek advice about d* _king ca xi-o deterniine Hftlhe .�a isrns are dead _ �� �a�f ; 9?�' rn:xs Y-aa tsy£ va�ay from '-ea-'+ ca--- pe?Y'a,Pw"s. or ale cappable of ca-using dusease. Ingestion drink' ing water, USERAXenters for Diseasen Control(CDC') appropriatemay cause abdomiria: Me guideiines or,.- Qs�,.l ecii3zl syrmpto nc ui gnausea, Low Resistance—So-meve°pleuvbe aS0 Linfectionby � csuv-i _ d+.c,_r ea and„Y ..,gni cra ,,: Most more vyu`ne?able:o cont-aniipa s.S Ml and other rndcavb%»_ are hs'ea` y__y in-di idua's can overcome t e drm'k-M..g wate than the general pope a`io a``Jua-',,tz.N from,ohe�a.Safe...e'� :ek 'Water _,z� atur di8C'ase-Nz_°Fr. e_few weeks. However, �n £ ?C3 � �3: i.3 T3.se� s'".s*o ns s-.ach asn,00 4 lin `8 -426-1•/9 1) o i 3 3 i A 3-o^,eft tP✓rO 3c�5 ''£� �3F a Qet'2* eYSc-^s W; Ae�cnn,�= c i °; b �U JAN p a �1/sc PF Ju v_ fli i;3g CSS. 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MH RVIN NMI 111M HU IN IIIIIAIIIInNIM' wnotov no-o m rz ;r,,n* Daimntawv tshaj tawrn no muaj lus T-47, Konot4MVq cin*TO);, tseemceeb txog koj cov dej haus. qM mr# 3r Tshab txhais nws,los yog tharn nrog ;R*16"_W3*x_*AAA1f24Afiqj3zf& tej tug neeg uas totaub txog nws. *k- EBMUD Ce rapport contient des informations IV importantes concemant votre eau potable.Veuillez traduire,ou parlez avec quelqu'un qui pent le comprendre. 01 1a!Lfl`_= 09* gattqr_�, AaMbIll WOM C*AeP—wwW*0 ML '2�1* 009 V494ej* WU0pM8WW 0*%Mg nKTbo,,0jI OW, nopooMwye or*tinm Ta broszura zawiera wazne informacje nP0-HCY-T"PYkWb CY04, dotyczace jakosci wooly do picia. ZO)MV11211-cT. wro Gro 1110"Hmaff. �fW t feg r x6m-4at Przetlumaez zawartose tej broszury 1fflIR*VE6VC<Y_`Lt0. lub skontaktuj sie z osoba ktora pornoze ci w zrozumieniu zawartych 1�0.1,lnw 41 Ila)lion VTIT)�on wa,) informacji. Chi 114t My th4t quan trang. Kin nhd ngvdl dich cho qu�vi. MIN j'aft 1,1011)00 1�,T W n-111 DK DAIP 4"A WI,:4,ii-zv-s j4 ,,O I)j U ovom izvje_�taju se nalaze vane informacije o vodi za pie. Prevedite-a ili razgovarajte s nekirntlelpS 0d k[kq4 dja&,u 114R yaZ;e,41.ItM&4 t. V ko razumije izvje t j t, j;z'L C_ aj. alkidi A km i�im LA AM�1l (4(aL ftblic Pafticipation 401C:Y:)� 375 Eleventh Street PRESORTED Oakland,California 94623-1055 Formore information or (510)835-3000 STANDARD wwwArnud,cont U.S. POSTAGE specific auestions about PAID water quality, call ADMAIL (510)287-1122 to talk with an 'BMUD water system inspector. Regular meetings of the District Board of Directors are held the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 1:15 p.m., 2nd floor, 375 Eleventh Street, Oakland.Board meetings are open to the public, which is welcome to attend and participate indecisions About.Thsis Report This sve6al report meets fed-era'!and state requirements for annual custom er notificatio'n affecting drinking-water .e- W -a regarding water quality,It was produced and mailed to residences and.businesses in EBMUD's sen, are at o quality and other matters. cost of$028 per copy.Direct mailing of this report allows EBMUD to provide virtually all of its consumers with information they should have about drinking,-water quality,supply and system reliability in a cost-efficient manner. Board of Dirertors John A.Coleman Katy Foulkes Doug Linney Lesa R.McIntosh General Manager Frank Mellon William B.Patterson David Richardson Dennis M.Dienter June 2003 ...................................... ............. .......... ..................... ......... ......................... ......... ............. . .......... ...................... ....................................... FR .......................... ............... .............. REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY FACTS ABOUT THE FREEPORT PROJECT The Freeport Project The Freeport Regional Water Project(Freeport Project) is a regional water supply project being developed on the Sacramento River near the community of Freeport. The East Bay Municipal Utility District(EBMUD) and the Sacramento County Water Agency(SCWA), in close coordination with the City of Sacramento and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, sponsor the project jointly. The Freeport Regional Water Authority EBMUD and SCWA entered into a Joint Powers Agreement establishing the Freeport Regional Water Authority to guide the financing, ownership, development, construction, and operation of the Freeport Project. The Board of Directors of the Freeport Regional Water Authority has two members representing EBMUD, two representing SCWA, and one representing the City of Sacramento, an Associate Member. Purpose of the Freeport Project The Freeport Project is needed to supplement aggressive water conservation and recycling programs in the East Bay to provide adequate water supply during future drought periods. It is also designed to supply surface water to be used in conjunction with groundwater to meet future drinking water needs and to stabilize groundwater levels in the central Sacramento County area. The project will provide up to a 100 million gallon per day dry year water supply to EBMUD and up to 85 million gallons per day of surface water to SCWA. Anticipated Timeline ■ Release Draft EIR/EIS Summer 2003 ■ Complete Environmental Documentation Winter 2003-04 ■ Design Engineering l Award Contracts Spring 2005 ■ Complete EBMUD and shared facilities Spring 2008 ■ Complete SCWA Treatment Plant 2010 Freeport Project Map N0RTH ::F."`RN lilt tmo .. ?..df.�..� : - SCWA Water •X44� :: •a.. Treatment Plant Sacramento River intake Turnout c 1•i ::T L FSCC Pump { S Station FSCC Pipeline S y % FSCC Water �,..� GALT / r Treatment Plant BASIN ,:,. ............... . ... ........................................................................................................................................... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... DERWA Fact ............-........................ .................. ...................... FRMUD ............. I........I ................... ................................... .......... Spring 2003 Cooperative Project to Recycle Water in San Ramon Valley Alternate Water Source for Irrigation and Other Uses EBMUD is working on several projects that will significantly Project Components reduce the amount of water our customers will need to ration ■A new recycled water treatment system at DSRSD's wastewater during droughts.The San Ramon Valley Recycled Water Project treatment plant will filter and disinfect the treated wastewater will provide part of EBMUD's service area with a drought-proof before it is used as recycled water.The recycled water for this water supply by using recycled water for landscape irrigation and project will be treated to meet the highest standards set by the other non-consumptive uses.EBMUD currently supplies 6 million California Department of Health Services. gallons a day(mgd) of recycled water in our service area and ■ Seven pump stations will be built to move the recycled we will produce an additional 8 mgd of recycled water by 2020. water through pipes,and five storage reservoirs will hold the Project Overview recycled water. The San Ramon Valley Recycled Water Project is a cooperative ■ New pipelines,separate from the drinking water system, effort of EBMUD and the Dublin-San Ramon Services District will distribute the recycled water to customers.Both EBMUD (DSRSD).The first phase of the project will deliver 1.1 mgd of and DSRSD will build distribution pipelines branching recycled water to large landscape irrigation customers within off the main pipes that will transport the recycled water EBMUD's service area by spring 2005, Ultimately,when later through the San Ramon Valley. hales of the project are completed,u to mgd will be - - ---- p P1 p p 57 g recycled for all of DSRSD s service r l > »k' »<``` `` `>......< >< >`` y s area,B ackhawk,Danville San Ramonsurrounding and areas within EBMUD's service area. . . :..............The recycled water r vided b this project can > > . . »:■ Irrigation of arks common area landscapingwithin homeowner associations,greenbelts and roadway medians, . €t `t>::: >;»; ... ..... > :scho 1 grounds,office complexes and golf . ;:.::.;:.;:>.; : w Toilet flushing commercial in new c ercial buildings :. .:Si.:W:.:i..�.:.::.:....:......... .i: :> iiii< i:>iiiii:3hi: : .:.....::.:........':::.. isi ........................... : ::: . .i : i::::: : . .:: :::::::: ::: ::::::::::: ?iii4::f(i>::::::: •.��::i',iS+,:l..::,.:i:... :•„i.•:..:::A:i}!t:�:::;:i:::;�i:::::;:::>:i1:::::::i: <:::: . ::::: :::;:: :; i::i : :.The Joint Powers Authority runningthe project is called DERWA :. . ; i :; : « , ; �; ; .(DSRSD-EBMUD Recycled Water Authori�) and has two Board ::<:: :::>: : ...i<..i:':> : . > yy :)::i:<:: :::::::::::: members from each to guide its progress. v4..: ....! :::.: .:;C ::: h> .. > ai X.XX .:::: . :::. — --- ---------- -- 68a i;:;;:i:i:;i;:•iii:iii:: » " »»iii 's >` i` #''Recycled water customers will be served by 7S male network ?? iEi> > > - -- ----- — ....:..:.:.......:...........:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:..:...:.:.........................of ipes represented byur le lanes an the mapat right ::.:.:........................ .......... ..... ...... ...........:......:.:.:.:.:..:..:..:.:.:.:.:.::......:.:.:........ .. . .. : . ..::::::::: . :::::: ::: . :: : :: ::: . iii: » i:i:::a::::::i:i:::................ :::::: > :::::::::::: ::::::::::: .:::::::::::::::::::::::.:: :::: :::::::::::::::::::::....::::::::::::: :::::::.. . .. ::: : Current Status,Phase One EBMUD Board of Directors Staff is meeting with potential customers,working on water supply and sales agreements.Project components are in design. President Frank Mellon Next Steps ■ Initial Construction 2003-2004 Vice PresidentWilliam B.Patterson ■ First Water Deliveries Spring 2005 John A.Coleman About Recycled Water All of the earth's water is recycled;when humans clean water Katy Foulkes from the wastewater stream and produce recycled water, we mimic the natural hydrologic cycle. Recycled water helps Doug Linney California stretch its available drinking water supply by Lesa R.McIntosh providing an alternate source for industrial processes,irrigation and other appropriate uses.It contributes to a healthy environment David Richardson and helps sustain our economy with a reliable water supply. General Manager Recycled water meets stringent public health standards set by Dennis M.Diemer the California Department of Health Services to ensure public and environmental safety. Recycled water quality is carefully tested and regularly monitored,ensuring safety for its intended uses. EBMUD does not use recycled water as a drinking water supply. ESMUD For More Information EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT For more information on the San Ramon Valley Recycled P.O.Box 24055 Oakland,CA 94523 (510)835-3000 Water Project,please contact Community Affairs Representative wwwebmud.com Lori Steere at(510) 287-1631. 41�� q Desatination Fact..Sheetiii. i �jFBMUD Spring 2003 Bay Area Regional Desalination Project EBMUD to Study Alternative Water Source The East Bay Municipal Utility District is joining other local water The agencies have identified an initial set of nine possible local agencies to look at desalination of marine water to help meet desalination facility sites,though additional Bay Area sites may emergency,drought and/or long-term water supply needs.The be considered. District studied desalination as a water source in the early 1990s, but at the time it was not a feasible alternative.Recent improve- The likely treatment process would be reverse osmosis,which ments in desalination technology and cost,and the broader facility appears to be the most effective desalination technology available at location options that a Bay Area regional partnership offers,warrant this time.This technology desalts marine water using thin,pliable EBMUD's renewed consideration of desalination opportunities. membranes.in any desalination process,salts are concentrated in a brine solution,which must be treated or diluted and then returned Regional Partnership,Regional Benefits to the ocean under appropriate environmental permits. The Bay Area's three largest water agencies,EBMUD,the San Francisco , Public Utilities Commission and the Santa Clara Valley Water District, are jointly exploring the development of regional desalination ,?;, ::''':}: facilities that could benefit 4.9 million Bay Area residents and f f??; businesses served by these agencies.The Bay Area Regional Desalination >ff r# / t t fries ? Project would provide a new local water source without increasing } the region's reliance on Delta tributaries,and could deliver up to ?:' f 120 million gallons per day of potable water by 2008. ? f r ::.. The regional desalination project would: :;r: <::> ;>; P :???., .. } ■ Provide additional source(s) of water during emergencies Y , ■ Provide an alternative water supply that would allow major ?? facilities to be taken out of service for an extended time for inspection,maintenance or repair ■ Provide a supplemental drought supply that is not dependent on Central Valley or Sierra rivers. �1? Desalination The participating agencies are exploring possible locations for Study saes Tim, r desalination facilities. Depending on the size and location of the facilities, additional pipelines and pumps maybe necessary EBMUD zs working with other local agencies to explore desalination of to transport the desalinated water to each agency. marine water for drought and emergency uses. 1 Next Steps EBMUD Board of Directors The three participating agencies are conducting a$50,000 preliminary study(to be completed in mid-2003) that will evaluate President the potential sites and develop a work plan for a detailed feasibility Frank Mellon and environmental study.This detailed study is needed to provide more information on potential benefits, location and type of Vice President William B.Patterson facilities,appropriate technologies,environmental impacts,and to estimate costs of the various options.Extensive public outreach John A.Coleman would occur during this phase of the project. After comprehensive technical,environmental, regulatory and Katy Foulkes cost information is available, a project description would be Doug Linney developed and the elected boards of participating agencies would make decisions about how to proceed with desalination facilities. Lesa R.McIntosh If a specific project is selected,necessary interagency agreements would be developed to finance,design,build and operate the facilities, David Richardson and to share the water. General Manager Proposed Schedule and Projected Costs Dennis M.Diemer ■ SFPUC-EBMUD-SCVWD Preliminary Study 6 months(summer 2003) ■ Detailed Feasibility and 2 years (summer 2005) EBMUD � Environmental Study ■ Final Design and Construction 3 years(winter 2008) EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT P.O.Box 24055 Oakland,CA 94523(510)835-3000 For More Information www.ebmud.com For more information on the Bay Area Regional Desalination Project,contact the Public Affairs Office at (510) 287-0138. 11 MPa � � a a s a a 8 r Spring 2003 -increasing Emergency Water Supply Reliability EBMUD Joins Other Local Agencies on Emergency Water System Connection Water delivery reliability for customers is a top priority for EBMUD. a Pipelines—Approximately 1.5 miles of new water pipeline A regional partnership to connect several Bay Area water systems will connect the Skywest Pump Station to EBMUD and SFPUC's will not only benefit 1.3 million East Bay customers,but it will also existing water pipelines.The new pipeline will be installed increase the reliability of water services to other Bay Area residents along portions of Hesperian Blvd.,Skywest Dr.and Golf Course Dr if water supplies are cut off due to a natural disaster or planned in Hayward. critical repair work. In addition,eight valves on existing Hayward water pipelines The regional partnership will benefit the 3.7 million customers will be replaced to allow for more efficient pipeline operation and served by EBMUD,the San Francisco Public Utility Commission maintenance.New connections will be added to EBMUD (SFPUC),the City of Hayward and the Alameda County Water District(ACWD).The$16.5 :: �stribU#i } million project will connect the water systems and will allow partner agencies to share up to 30 million gallons of water per day(,MGD). �;. I8trebT7tf6 .. Project Overview tom: The connection,or intertie,will allow partner P agencies to share water deliveries during emergencies or p e encies planned critical g t cal work on facilities that would b e difficult to remove from �+ service without an alternative e natio e wat er source.The ro osed r w t��t o ' c nststs primarily f o water p 0 p project e t #Iti system improvements rov ements within t3 Ci the ' p of Hayward,and with minor improvements tsont the `" EBMUD and FPLCsystems, No improvements u uta' are required on the ACWD system. .............................. .............................. Project Components Just 1.5 miles separate the EBMUD, Hayward and SFPUC water,systems. � Skywest Pump Station—Anew 30 MGD pump station located An emergency connection between systems could be operational in 2005. within the City of Hayward Executive Airport near the intersection - of Skywest Dr. and Hesperian Blvd. Pumps at the station will be pipes in Castro Valley so that emergency portable pumps can used to move water through the pipelines. increase pressure in EBMUD's system if needed. •Reverse Flow Piping at the City of Hayward's Hesperian SFPUC system improvements will include new piping,valves and Pump Station—New piping will be added to allow water to flow a flow meter in Union City to monitor water flow going from from the EBMUD system to the SFPUC system. EBMUD to SFPUC. 1 ------------- Current Status EBMi3D Board of Directors Environmental studies of the proposed project are underway. The partners also are working on a cost share agreement and an President operations and maintenance agreement. Frank Mellon Next Steps Vice President Spring 2003..............Completion of environmental docu nentation William B.Patterson Spring 2003 ..............Begin engineering design work ,john A.Coleman Winter 2003..............Begin construction work Winter 2005 ..............In service Katy Foulkes For More Information Doug Linney For more information on the Interne Project or any EBMUD project or service,please contact the Public Affairs Office at(510) 287-0138. Lesa R.McIntosh David Richardson General Manager Dennis M.Diemer 163 EBUR EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT P.O.Box 24055 Oakland,CA 94523 (510) 835-3000 www.ebmud.com 2 .................... ........I.................... ...S . .............................w w w y w �/ ....... .......................................- ...................... EBMUD Spring 2003 Seismic Improvement Program Update EBi1tIl1D Program Recognized as One of Top 12 "Best Practices" in 2002 In 1995,EBMUD began work on a long-term Seismic Improvement equipment to minimize damage and improve our ability to Program(SIP)to protect our customers and the local economy provide treated water to customers after an earthquake.SIP from long water service disruptions following a major earthquake. work at five of six water treatment plants is now complete,and Upgrades such as flexible pipe connections,stronger pipes,well- the sixth is in construction. anchored pumps and equipment,and reinforced distribution reservoirs will reduce quake damage and speed system recovery. The SIP addresses the specific effects of earthquake damage with seven subprograms: a Reservoir Upgrades:Anchoring and reinforcing local water storage reservoirs makes them more likely to survive a large earthquake.The District has plans to upgrade nearly half of its 175 distribution reservoirs(48 have been upgraded so far). ■ Pumping Plants:Pumping plants move water through pipelines and fill the storage reservoirs.The SIP has upgraded 22 of the District's pumping plants to protect critical equipment and --_- increase the likelihood that these facilities will continue to Creas competed,the Southern Loop Pipeline in 2002, function after an earthquake.This work is now complete. ■Transmission System and Fault Crossings:Water ■Southern Loop:In the fall of 2002,EBMUD completed the distribution pipes cross active earthquake faults at over 200 11-mile Southern Loop Pipeline,a major element of the SIP. locations.Using new technology such as flexible joints and The new emergency pipeline runs from San Ramon to San flexible hoses,EBMUD can minimize pipe rupture and reroute Leandro and provides an alternate water supply route to serve water around broken pipes.Upgrades are complete at 65 locations either side of the East Bay hills at the southern end of the where critical pipes cross faults and 35 more fault crossings are EBMUD water distribution system.The connection adds vital scheduled for upgrades between FY03-05. backup protection for water treatment and distribution systems, ■Claremont Corridor:The Claremont Tunnel,which crosses and allows greater flexibility in water operations following a the active Hayward Fault,carries up to 175 million gallons of catastrophic earthquake. water a day from treatment facilities in Orinda to customers west ■Building Upgrades and Equipment Anchorage: The of the Oakland-Berkeley hills.In early 2002,EBMUD staff took goal of this program is to protect the lives of employees during the tunnel out of service and inspected it for the first time in 30 years. an earthquake and to ensure that facilities remain functional An environmental review of alternatives to retrofit this distribution after a disaster.Making these buildings safe will allow EBMUD corridor is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2003. to better respond to a post-earthquake emergency quickly.This •Water Treatment Plants:Seismic work at these plants portion of the SIP is under way and will be complete in 2005. includes strengthening buildings,anchoring pipelines and 1 EBMUD is the first water agency in the U.S.to retrofit its facilities Project %Complete on such a comprehensive scale and is internationally recognized Reservoir Upgrades 71% for its proactive approach to seismic risk assessment and mitigation, Pumping Plants 100% In October 2002,the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute's Transmission System&fault Crossings 60% Northern California Chapter recognized EBMUD's SIP as one of the Claremont Tunnel 36% Water Treatment Plants 95% 12 "Best Practices"programs and/or projects to safeguard against Southern Loop 98% earthquakes. Building &Equipment Anchorages 35% Total 70% Seismic experts predict a 70 percent chance of at least one 6.7+ magnitude earthquake striking the San Francisco Bay Area by the For More Information year 2030,causing catastrophic damage throughout the region. For questions on the Seismic Improvement Program and any other EBMUD has already completed more than half of its planned EBMUD program or service,please contact the Office of Public Seismic Improvement Program upgrades and is on course Affairs at(510) 287-0138. to complete nearly all elements within the next three years. With each improvement,earthquake damage will be less and FAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT restoration of service will be faster. 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......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 __ .................,............ ....... ........................ ............................................................................. s EBMUD Spring 2003 Improving Service Reliability for Peak-Use Periods Walnut Creep - San Ramon Valley Improvement Project EBMUD is working to ensure a more reliable water supply to serve Pumping Plant in Alamo residents and businesses of Walnut Creek and the San Ramon Valley. Pumping plants move water through pipelines and fill local storage Currently,heavy water use an hot days sometimes causes the area's reservoirs.Construction is under way at the pumping plant near distribution reservoirs to dip into emergency reserve levels.Reserves Danville Boulevard in Alamo,just south of the Rudgear Road are vital for fire-fighting purposes and maintaining water pressure trailhead,next to the Iron Horse Trail.At this site,EBMUD will add at customers'taps. another pumping station and supporting facilities.Improvements will move water supplies more efficiently from the Walnut Creek The Walnut Creek-San Ramon Valley Improvement Project will Water Treatment Plant to help meet customer needs.Construction result in a more reliable system with greater storage,treatment began in August 2002 and will end in the spring of 2004.Crews have and delivery of water in this area to meet existing customers' completed a sound wall,the plant foundation and several key needs year-round.The project will also modernize the storage and pipeline connections,and are beginning to build the plant itself, use of chemicals that protect public health and will add treatment processes needed u to meet future ere drinkigregulations, n water .................................... Project Overview To improve water delivery reliability the Walnut Creek—San Ramon Valley region,EBMUD is making improvements that will allow for more water to be delivered to local water storage reser- vi o rs.Specific project elements include expanding capacity at a water treatment plant in Walnut Creek upgrading arimg plant lant No :::::5::' i;:;::;::i;i:;%; :`s: ::.':;i :d c:Y;:: ft m P7 Eras P P e„anm,� in Alamo and installing four ' mile f s ow aterPiP elfine in Walnut Creek and Alamo.EBMUD began work an this project in 2002 and will have1 a l elements complete b the end of 2005. miae ..:::, • F ampfag.••Pian Treatment Plant Improvements EBMUD is modernizing oderni ' g nxPn a d expanding the water treatment plant on Larkey e Lane in Walnut al ut Creek Work at thePn la t started st in February 2002 and many P of the improvements ov eme ratswi' ll be online tmn b March of 2004 with additional work :<; r : :!! :::.:::::: ' ...:: .,>.. >:K.K.: Y o k at the site such as »>:>�:»:<:><<> > ��< t landscapingand water storage)e)being completed eted b the fall of 2005, Crews have a e buil totem temporary storagee tank and are currently Pfpedine i nTUnrei ....... Pipeline JDe Trench chemical storage building, building, chlorine contact chamber and new filters. .>:... 1 New Water Pipeline For More Information EBMUD will install four miles of large-diameter water pipeline to EBMUD is committed to keeping temporary construction impacts increase water delivery to local storage reservoirs.A portion of the such as dust,noise,and traffic delays to a minimum.We are pipeline crosses Walnut Creek,and one mile of the pipeline will go responsive to neighborhood needs and we want to make sure that under Walnut Creek inside a tunnel.The remainder of the pipeline the community is informed about what we are doing.Community follows the Iron Horse Trail alignment through Alamo. Liaison Michelle Blackwell is available to help neighbors and trail users and to address construction concerns.For more information, The pipeline will begin in Walnut Creek at Lacassie and California please contact Michelle at mblackuve@ebmud..com or call Boulevard and head east to Civic Park,where the tunnel will begin. (925) 935-6049.For a list of project elements by city,please visit our The tunnel,located from 30 to 80 feet underground,will extend website:www.ebmud.com south to a parking lot on Newell Avenue at the South Broadway intersection in Walnut Creek.From there a pipeline will continue EBMUD Board of Directors along the South Broadway Extension and to the Iron Horse corridor at the Rudgear Trailhead and south to Stone Valley Road in Alamo. Frank Mellon President Preliminary work on the tunnel began in Civic Parkin January 2003.We expect to close the park's ballfield area for up to two years, William B.Patterson and all work on the tunnel should be completed in 2004.Work on Vice President pipeline construction in Alamo also began in January 2003 and should be completed in 2004. John A.Coleman To accommodate construction and to protect public safety,the Iron Katy Foulkes Horse Trail will be closed in three phases: Doug Linney ■Beginning January 13,2002 the trail will be closed from Stone Lesa R.McIntosh Valley Road to Ridgewood Road.This part of the trail will open by the end of April 2003. David Richardson ■From April 2003 to June 15,2003 and again from September 15, 2003 to late fall 2003,the trail will be closed from Ridgewood General Manager Road to Hillgrade Drive. Dennis M.Diemer ■The final trail closure will be from Hillgrade Drive to Danville Boulevard from fall 2003 to spring 2004. ,ESMUD EBMUD will notify the public of specific trail closure dates when they are available.The trail will be open June 15 through September 15 EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT to allow trail users access during this popular trail use season. P.O.Box 24055 Oakland,CA 94523 (510)835-3000 Once work is completed,EBMUD will restore the trail and add new wwwebmud.com trees,benches and water fountains,and improve the trailhead at Rudgear Road. 2 East Bay MUD R eports"11.11 .............I .. ... . ESMUD 1.111.......... ................ ........... Spring 2003 4L Security Update East Say Water System and Water Supply Protected Ensuring the safety of public water supplies is EBMUD's top priority. Protecting Water Supplies Since September 11, 2001,we have heightened our security EBMUD uses physical,chemical and operational controls to consistent with guidance from law enforcement and utility industry safeguard the water we provide to consumers.This multibarrier security experts.Local residents and businesses should know that approach is advocated by national industry experts and by law we are protecting the water and wastewater systems and the public's enforcement organizations. water supply. This report provides information about the safety of local public drinking water supplies and water and wastewater facilities.It answers common questions EBMUD is receiving from concerned individuals and groups,and it provides tips about what you can do to help protect the water system and to learn more about water '; l system security issues. ` Security Enhancements at EBMUD {" Terrorism experts say water and wastewater systems have a low relative likelihood of experiencing terrorist acts.Nonetheless, we are enhancing security by following recommendations from We use physical controls such as fencing,locks,security patrols, the Federal Bureau of investigation,the American Water Works video surveillance,lighting,alarms and state-of-the-art water Association and the California Office of Emergency Services.These treatment.We also use operational controls such as frequent testing agencies advise utilities to guard against unplanned physical of the water for pathogens,routine sampling and analyzing for a intrusion, review emergency response plans,and increase wide range of physical and chemical parameters,and regular vigilance.EBMUD has taken all these steps. monitoring of the distribution system.EBMUD's modern laboratory works with experts from other area laboratories and the California EBMUD is bolstering systems against physical intrusion.Many of Department of Health Services to protect water quality. these enhancements won't be obvious or visible,and most security enhancements won't be announced.Our team has taken a leader- Prepared for Emergencies ship role in convening Bay Area and statewide utility forums to EBMUD has made and is making improvements to water system assess security measures that protect all of California's drinking reliability that will benefit customers in many types of emergencies, water supplies.The District recently completed a comprehensive The District recently completed a$45-million emergency water assessment of potential security vulnerabilities—one of the most pipeline that will help us keep water supplies flowing during extensive in the nation for a public utility Recommendations from planned and unplanned system outages.We are also working on the assessment will guide future security efforts, connecting our water system with other Bay Area water systems to further improve our customers'water supply reliability EBMUD's Emergency Operations Team is ready to respond to What You can do: emergencies.The District works daily with federal,state and local law enforcement and utility organizations to assess concerns and Be vigilant for anything,out of the ordinary around minimize risks.Again,terrorism experts consider widespread water EBMUD facilities. If your normal business takes you past system contamination through chemical,biological,or radiological EBMUD reservoirs,pipes,or other facilities and you see anything compounds an unlikely threat.Purchase,transport,and release of unusual or notice any open and unlocked gates,promptly report large quantities of chemicals into water supplies would be extraordi- it to EBMUD at 510-835-3000 or to local law enforcement. narily difficult to accomplish without being observed.If a toxic chemical were added to a water supply reservoir,in many cases it Be patient if public recreation facilities are closed would cause adverse impacts to aquatic life that would be readily or our response to information requests is slower apparent.Our water treatment processes effectively remove viruses, than usual.While EBMUD prides itself on providing excellent bacteria and protozoa. recreation services at its facilities and on responding quickly to all inquiries,today's concerns call for caution.EBMUD may close EBMUD will continue to evaluate our security measures and make facilities or access roads occasionally at the direction of law additional changes as warranted. General public information about enforcement. Public requests for tours and/or information about security issues will be posted on EBMUD's website,www.ebmud.com. EBMUD facilities and programs receive extra scrutiny.Thank you If any unusual circumstance ever suggests that it would be prudent for understanding the need to put safety first at this time. to do so,EBMUD would immediately cut off the water source, promptly issue appropriate public alerts,and work aggressively to Help EBMUD educate your community about water evaluate and resolve the situation. safety. EBMUD staff is available to provide briefings on water safety issues to public agencies and to community groups. For more information,call the Public Affairs Office at 510-287-0138 Special confidential briefings are available for local law enforce- or visit our website:www.ebmud.com. ment officers.For more information or to schedule a briefing, call EBMUD's Speaker's Bureau at 510-287-0139. EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT P.O.Box 24055 Oakland,CA 94523(510)835-3000 www.ebmud.com EBMUD Board of Directors President Frank Mellon Vice President William B.Patterson John A.Coleman Katy Foulkes Doug Linney Lesa R.McIntosh David Richardson General Manager Dennis M.Diemer EXHIBIT B Mw CALM CONTRA COSTA � WATER DISTRICT Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors July 8, 2003 \`\ CONTRA COSTA ® ,,,,,,, {DATER DISTRICT CCWD Board Action • CCWD Board of Directors passed two resolutions at the June 25, 2003 Board meeting — Resolution 03-24: Adopts assurances, commitments and requirements for District participation in and support of the CALKED Bay-Delta Program proposal for expansion of Los Vaqueros Reservoir — Resolution 03-25: Determines that an advisory election should be called and determines the ballot measure language z 1 Not:CAL- � Vaqueros Studies Have Provided er nslvdi,n Detailed Information - 200'1 __--2002 2403> 2004 € • Reports(October 2001)...Purpose and treed,Environmental Studies- ! j Reservoir,Engineering,LandlEsssment Requirements,and more— l Pra eci Project Concept Report(August 2002) f 18 Reports(June 2002—May 2003)...Operations,Environmental impacts, I Activities xev astl3al Resources,Institutional Arrangements,Financing Alternatives,project Facftes Construction Schedule,Dam Design,and more... 11 y• Planning Report and Comment Response Report(May 2003) Ballot Draft Final MajorOver 36 Public Meetings since 16uestlor EIR1EIs EIRIEIS Public �, Activities January 2001 Review Review Reports Planning Authorize Certify? Report Bali t EER i Measure Board Review Reports ! Actions 3 mote'eu. WN DMTA i�r.PaacxAai vaq°eras CALFED Resource Management 0 ectives "»n on Studies Water Management Storage Conveyance Water Supply Levee System Water Use Efficiency Reliability integrity Water Transfers Program Elements Environmental Water Account Drinking Water Quality Watershed Management Levee System Integrity Ecosystem Restoration Water Quality Ecosystem Science Restoration a 2 __ ............................................................................................................................................................................................._. Q, sr,,.moo irWr CALI'ED Objectives and Los Vaqueros ruair 5wes • CALFED Objectives — Improve the Bay-delta ecosystem — Improve water supply reliability — Improve water quality for all beneficial uses • The CALFED Record of Decision specified the following for the Los Vaqueros Reservoir Studies: "Expand Los Vaqueros Reservoir by up to 400 thousand acre- feet...with local partners as part of a Bay Area water quality and water supply reliability initiative." 3 CONTRA COSTA The Delta Challenge ,� 1NATER[7#S111ICT Current conditions — Delta water quality varies seasonally — Water reliability varies with weather patterns and changing climate Fish losses continue at large state and federal export pumps — Water supplies for the environment(fish and habitat) have an uncertain future • Future conditions — Increasing population in the California, and the Central Valley — Increasing demand on Delta — Increasing wastewater goes into Delta system 6 3 CONTRA COSTA CALFED Los Vaqueros Reservoir WAFER DISTRICT Expansion and CCWD • Los Vaqueros Expansion is a way to manage existing water supplies more effectively, improve drinking water quality and Delta conditions for CCWD and Bay Area water users and help avoid future water conflicts — Improved drought supplies for CCWD customers -- Improved water quality protection for CCWD customers — Improved protection for the Delta and its resources — No additional cost to CCWD ratepayers 7 Expansion Project Could Provide a e'1r i\ CONTRA COSTA Brighter s=uture for CCWD,the WATER DISTRICT Bay Area &the Delta Los Vaqueros Expansion; IF • Improves drought reliability for CCWD customers • Improves water quality for CCWD and Bay Area water agencies • Provides enhanced recreational opportunities • Provides up to$280 million reimbursement = Benefits the District i • Environmental Water for CALFED • Enhances Delta habitat and fisheries • Improves terrestrial habitat and species • Sustains the Los Vaqueros benefits for CCWD customers Benefits the Delta and the Region e s 4 - _................................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................... .. .................................... CONTRA COSTA Potential Facilitiesfor an ,w WATER DISTRICT Xpansltn Project .rtrr► >q; Delta Intake and Conveyance Delta-Los Vaqueros Pipeline& Pump Station p,� k Up to 540,000 of kvx Dam v ` LV-SBA Pump Station & :t �s Pipeline CONTRA COSTA CCWD��� WATER DISTRICT L.rBoard Principles err 1. The project improves water quality and reliability for CCWD 2. The project enhances the Delta environment 3. The project protects and enhances the fisheries and terrestrial species benefits provided by the existing Los Vaqueros Project 4. The project preserves and increases the recreational opportunities of the Los'Vaqueros Project 5, CCWD must maintain control of watershed and operation of the reservoir 6. The project protects and reimburses the financial investment made by the CCWD customers who financed the existing$450 million Los Vaqueros Project 7. The proposal would be placed before the voters of the Centra Costa Water District ro 5 Assurances, Commitments & �� \► CONTRA COSTA Requirements to Protect interests of WATER DISTRICT CCWD Customers The Reservoir Expansion Project must: • Not export water to Southern California or a peripheral canal • Improve drought supplies and water quality for CCWD customers • Provide long-term environmental benefits to the Delta ecosystem • Enhance terrestrial habitat and recreational opportunities • Ensure CCWD ownership and control remain • Reimburse the financial investment of CCWD's customers • Not increase water rates for CCWD customers „ .�a,. CONTRA C 0 S T A Benefits for Bay Area WATER DISTRICT Water Agencies • More reliable water supplies — Up to 60,000 acre-feet of reliable water supplies in each year of an extended drought — Up to 370,000 acre-feet total of reliable water supplies over an extended drought >a • High water quality into the future — Would improve taste, reduce treatment costs, improve the ability to meet existing and future water quality regulations, and reduce public health risks 32 6 .................................................................................................................................................. ......... ......... ............ ....... ....................................................................................................................................................... ................... .... .......... ............. _ _ ..................................... _... _ _ CONTRA COSTA Habitat Mitigation and uvA�re�dtSTtICT Enhancement Acquire and protect additional land - Restore and enhance strategic locations with high regional conservation value - Protect habitats/ecosystems-improve quality - Increase species populations and use • Restore and enhance existing protected lands - Enhance and restore habitats • grassland • oak woodland • wetlands - Further increase species populations and use !3 CONTRA COSTA Extensive Environmental WATER DISTRICT Review Completed i CALFED EISIEIR Los Vaqueros Reservoir • Five-year public effort Expansion Studies • $50 million EIS/EIR * Over two-year effort • Included all storage projects • $7 million in studies completed • Delta impacts - Facilities — Water quality -- Costs - Fisheries Requires Mitigation for all - Benefits CALFED Projects - All environmental impacts — No redirected impacts • Delta Mitigation of impacts • Terrestrial — Mitigation strategies — Mitigation strategies • Program Biological Opinion - Financing — Protects endangered species — institutional arrangements is 7 1r'�►\►1►`�►�1,, CONTRA COSTA Vote Seeks Advice from WATER DISTRICT CCWD Customers ..rimer .r. • CCWD Board adopted advisory vote principle — The proposal would be placed before the voters of the Contra Costa Water District A positive vote does not authorize funding or construction — Allows CALFED to move forward with environmental review, permitting and approval by regulatory agencies • Project authorization and funding would come from state and federal legislation and project partners • A "no" vote would have the practical effect of stopping the CALFED expansion project 15 MAIN' bs'CONTRA C©STA Ballot Question WATER D1STRlCT Shall Contra Costa Water-District work with public water agencies to expand Los Vaqueros Reservoir, at no cost to District ratepayers, to: (1) increase water supplies for drought protection; (2) improve drinking water quality; and (3) protect endangered fish in the Delta, on condition that: (a) CCWD water rates will not increase; (b) no water will be exported to Southern California or a peripheral canal; and (c) CCWD will still operate the expanded reservoir? 16 8 ......... ............._ _ CONTRA COSTA Contact Information . WATER DISTRICT �rrr Marguerite Naillon Project Manager CALFED Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Studies c/o Contra Costa Water District P.U. Box H2O Concord, CA 94524 Phone: 925)688-8018 Fax: (92 5)686-2187 email: lvstudies@hotmaii.com www.lvstudies.com http://calwater.ca.gov 17 9