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Explore water utilities interdependencies, critical infrastructure, and emergency planning strategies post-disaster. Learn about regional water needs, regulatory issues, and collaboration for efficient response and recovery.
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ABAGWater Sector Presentation IforInterdependencies Workshop I January 31, 2012 By Jim Wollbrinck
San Jose Water Company • Largest Retailer in Santa Clara County • 138 Square Mile Service Area • 230,000 Services • 2500 Miles of Water Main • 8 Major Retailers in SCC • 99 Large Retailers • 128 Total Retailers • 3 Waste Water Utilities
Effects on Water • Bay Area Security Information Collaborative (BASIC) • 8 Largest Water Utilities in the Bay Area • 2005 Hayward Earthquake Analysis • 2.5 MGD + Needed for 3 to 30 Days • Presentation II and III will cover work completed since • Potable Heavily Involved, Waste Water Marginally
Regional Water Situation • BASIC Agencies – (8) • Major Potable Water Utilities – (554) • All Potable Water Utilities – (1033) • Population Served – (7.69 Million)
Regional Water Needs Post Disaster Population Affected MGD Needed for 3 to 30 Days
Current Gaps • Waste Water Not Fully Integrated • All Water Utilities Going After Same Resources • Repair Material (Just-in-Time) Manufacturing Issue • CI/KR Not Connected and Integrated in Emergency Planning, Response and Recovery • Regulatory Issues • Limited Ability to Store Fuel • Limited Testing of Emergency Generators
What’s Needed • CI/KR Emergency Operation Center • Regulatory Relief • Regional Fuel Plan • Combined SitStat • Regular Exercises Together • Joint Response Camps • Workable Debris Management Plan
ABAGWater Sector Presentation IforInterdependencies Workshop I Jim Wollbrinck jim_wollbrinck@sjwater.com 408-279-7804