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Westminster and the Water Resource Element Western Maryland Local Government Exchange Matthew B. Davis, AICP Manager

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Westminster and the Water Resource Element Western Maryland Local Government Exchange Matthew B. Davis, AICP Manager

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    1. Westminster and the Water Resource Element Western Maryland Local Government Exchange Matthew B. Davis, AICP Manager of Planning and Development City of Westminster May 16, 2008

    2. Westminster and the Water Resource Element Experience so far has been mostly with water supply/demand Supply problems in the past Need for new water sources triggered WSCMP

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    4. Westminster and the Water Resource Element A WSCMP requires the following information: Reliable capacity of the existing water system components Ground Water Supply under 10-year drought conditions Surface Water Supply under “drought of record” which is 1964 – 1967 drought for MD Water treatment plants Water distribution system Existing and future water demand based on population projections and development Determination of the water supply excess or deficit

    5. Westminster and the Water Resource Element Surface Water Supply Average reliable surface water capacity = 1.05 mgd Ground Water Supply Groundwater reliable capacity = 1.18 mgd Water Supply Total reliable capacity = 2.23 mgd

    6. Westminster and the Water Resource Element Drought of Record Deficit Medford Quarry Pipeline New Water Sources Allocation Policy Conservation Plan/Education

    9. Westminster and the Water Resource Element Allocation Policy Established Priorities Projects benefiting water system Governmental/institutional Major industrial/commercial Residential INFILL Cooperative City/County Projects

    10. Westminster and the Water Resource Element Partner with Carroll County Wastewater/Stormwater Loading Analysis Identify Strategies

    11. Westminster and the Water Resource Element Do’s and Don’ts Do get started NOW! (use a consultant if you can) Do form partnerships Don’t be intimidated Don’t be surprised at results Do be understanding/patient

    12. Westminster and the Water Resource Element For more information: Matt Davis mdavis@westgov.com 410-848-4363

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