glen laubenstein, city of winnipeg - our water future: sustainability in winnipeg's water...
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Our Water FutureOur Water Future
2010 Canadian Water Summit
Toronto, Ontario
Glen Laubenstein, Chief Administrative Officer
Sustainability in Winnipeg’s Water System
Winnipeg Population Growth at the Onset of the 20th Century
• “CHICAGO of the NORTH”– 1874 - 1,869 People– 1890 - 23,000 People– 1902 - 50,000 People– 1910 - 132,720 People– 1913 - 215,000 People– 1920 - 250,000 People
Shoal Lake Aqueduct –91 Years Of Service !
Serving Winnipeg since March 1919
Photo: August 1915
Shoal Lake Aqueduct Rehabilitation
Water Conservation Program Mission
“To Increase water use efficiency in Winnipeg without negatively impacting the quality of life enjoyed by Winnipeggers, to defer expansions to the water supply system.”
Water Conservation
What is the City is currently doing?
“Slow the Flow Program” – Water Conservation Kits
Web site – Information on low flush toilets and other water efficient fixtures
Dual flush toilet replacement credits – started Oct 16, 2009
Winnipeg Historical Water Demand
Water Demand Projections
Winnipeg’s Water Treatment Plant
Water Treatment Plant Facts
• Water Treatment Plant Design Life projected to be 2040
• Maximum Finished Water Production – 400 million litres/day
• Cost $300 Million
• Treated water sent to the City Dec 9, 2009
Our Future: Water Sensitive Urban Design
An integrated approach to managing the
urban water cycle:
Potable water (drinking water) Wastewater Stormwater
With the goal of protecting natural resources & providing water supply resilience to our communities.
Rainwater Harvesting & Green Strategies
Available Technologies
Residential Rain Barrels
Commercial Tanks/Cisterns
Sump Pump discharge
A free source to supplement water supply
Greywater Recycling
Reduces Wastewater Production but not wastewater loading
backflow prevention (CSA-B128.1-06) needs to be assured
Avoid Organics:Kitchen sinksToilets
Thank You