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April 72021 Proposal 2021 Water Distribution System Audit City of Bozeman April 7, 2021 Jessica Ahlstrom City of Bozeman P.O. Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771-1230 RE: 2021 Water Distribution System Audit Dear Ms. Ahlstrom, Developing a robust water loss control program is the next step in the City of Bozeman’s ongoing dedication to water conservation and drought management. By analyzing the City’s water use and water loss via an audit, a proactive plan can be developed for controlling current loss and preventing future loss. We are proposing a team that is not only familiar with Bozeman’s history of proactive water conservation efforts, but also co-authored the various manuals of practice that serve as the standard for water audits and water system management. Specifically, our team provides the following benefits and characteristics: • Our proposed project manager, Shanna Adams, provides not only extensive knowledge delivering project, but also hands-on experience with water loss audits for public water systems. • Dan Ellison is a nationally recognized authority on water distribution system management. He is the author of eight books for the Water Research Foundation focusing on infrastructure management, including water loss control, condition assessment, and system renewal. Dan has also chaired the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Water Main Rehabilitation Committee and was the founding chair of the Water Main Condition Assessment Committee. He was the creator and editor of the M77 Manual, which addresses leak detection and other system management strategies. • Our teaming partner, Maddaus Water Management, is currently working with the City on their Water Conservation Plan. Their technical staff has with an unmatched understanding of water loss control, including participation on the national AWWA Water Loss Control Committee and serving on the review committee for the 3rd edition of the AWWA Manual M36, Water Loss Control Programs (2009), in addition to presenting over 30 times on water loss control, water conservation, demand management and drought preparedness for groups such as the AWWA California Nevada Section, AWWA National and International Water Association conferences, and for the United Nations. Our team will develop a clear and concise plan that will not only identify the City’s current areas of water loss, but also provide the tools necessary for the City to self-perform their own water loss audits in the future. We look forward to partnering with you on this project. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at 406.546.1483. Sincerely, HDR Engineering, Inc. Shanna Adams, PE Project Manager hdrinc.com 2150 Analysis Drive, Suite A, Bozeman MT 59718 T 406.577.5019 City of Bozeman | 2021 Water Distribution System Audit Contents Cover Letter Firm Background 01 Project Overview 02 Project Approach 02 Management Approach 05 Staff Qualifications 06 Related Experience on Similar Projects 10 Proposed Schedule 13 Nondiscrimination Affirmation Form Resumes City of Bozeman | 2021 Water Distribution System Audit1. Firm Background Together, anything is possible. At HDR, we’ve partnered with our clients to shape communities and push the boundaries of what’s possible since 1917. We specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. With over 10,000 employees in more than 225 locations around the world, we think global and act local. Our team has a long history of working together, helping communities solve water supply and operational challenges. Our proposed team is a blend of members located in Montana who have been actively engaged in local water projects for over 25 years and regional water conservation experts. HDR has been working with the City of Bozeman (City) since 2001 to solve some of the most challenging water-related issues in the country. Through this experience, HDR has continually provided the same approach of using local personnel supported by experts and experiences located across the region. We have indeed proven that together, anything really is possible. Our team will be led by Shanna Adams, who provided similar audit services for the City of Missoula for four years and is familiar with the issues faced by the City. Shanna will be supported by a team that has both knowledge of water loss issues and developed solutions to control system water loss. Contact InformationShanna Adams will serve as Project Manager and the primary contact for this contract. Craig Caprara will serve as the Principal-in-Charge and will confirm that the proper procedures are followed and people are engaged. Contact information for the key staff outlined in our proposal is provided in the adjacent table. NAME EMAIL PHONE Shanna Adams Shanna.Adams@hdrinc.com 406.546.1483 Locally Committed HDR opened its doors in MT in 1995 and our Bozeman office opened in 2015. We have 38 water professionals in our Bozeman, Missoula, Butte, Helena, and Billings offices. Our operating philosophy is to be an expertise- driven national firm, delivering tailored solutions through a strong local presence. Proven Expertise The City of Bozeman will benefit from the proven experience conducting water loss audits and developing water loss control programs based on lessons learned from previous experience. 02 City of Bozeman | 2021 Water Distribution System Audit2. Project Overview Developing a robust water loss control program is the next step in the City of Bozeman’s ongoing dedication to water conservation and drought management. By analyzing the City’s water use and water loss via an audit, a proactive plan can be developed for controlling current loss and preventing future loss. The City’s recent history and current trend of high population growth, in addition to being drought-prone and a headwater community, places increasing importance on water conservation and water loss prevention to alleviate stress on the City’s water supply. Following the development of the City’s Water Conservation Division, the City has implemented numerous programs focused on voluntary water conservation, in addition to their own best management practices, such as ongoing leak detection, pipe replacement, and meter upgrades. Additionally, the City conducted their initial water loss control audit in 2014 to determine areas of real and apparent water loss. This audit will determine the overall amount and likely location of losses within the City’s distribution system, provide cost-effective recommendations to control water loss, and provide the City the tools and resources to self-perform annual water loss audits to maximize efficiencies. The City of Bozeman has made great strides in water conservation and sustainability efforts in recent years, including development of a drought management plan, conducting a water awareness and conservation survey, revamping water utility bills to show not only historical usage, but a comparison to your neighbors and your water efficient neighbors, the ongoing water conservation plan, and adopting resources from great organizations like the Alliance for Water Efficiency. However, the challenges and opportunities faced by the City of Bozeman remain: How does the City continue to supply clean, reliable drinking water from a limited supply to an ever growing customer base in the face of limited resources? Using the AWWA Water Audit and the M36 Manual to conduct a thorough and informed water audit will allow the City to track water loss and water conservation progress in a consistent manner, year over year. Task 1. Project Management and Quality ControlOur proposed Project Manager, Shanna Adams, will develop Project Management (PM) and Quality Control (QC) Plans outlining the project goals and objectives, scope of work, project communications protocol, quality review plan, and H&S guidance for team members. She will track project progress and develop monthly invoices with project activity reports for submittal to the City. Activity reports will document activities completed and planned activities for the following month as well as key decisions and current action items. Task 2. Review Current Water Loss Prevention PracticesAs stated in the RFP, this task will begin with a review of all studies and reports on previous water loss with the goal of refining and updating previous techniques. This includes the City’s 2014 Water Loss Control audit, the City’s pipe replacement program, and the City’s current leak detention program. In addition, a detailed review of current water loss prevention practices will be completed to identify cost effective loss reduction strategies. Task 3. Conduct Audit of City’s Water SystemThis task will benefit from staff interviews, including production and distribution, treatment plant, billing and customer service, fire department, streets 3. Project Approach 03 City of Bozeman | 2021 Water Distribution System Audit and parks, and the water conservation specialist. The AWWA water audit software will be used in conjunction with the M36 Manual to complete the audit. Task 4. Complete Level One Water Audit Data ValidationBy completing the Level 1 Validation, the City is expressing a commitment to using good data. The water audit is only as good as the data used, and the Level 1 validation will increase data validity and help with the desired result of being able to measure progress year over year. Depending upon the timing of the final contract award, the Level 1 Water Audit Validation Manual Version 1 or 2 will be used as guidance for the water audit. The Water Research Foundation developed the Level 1 Water Audit Validation Manual, Version 1 to provide guidance on Level 1 validation for audits prepared using the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Free Water Audit Software, Version 5. AWWA released Version 6 of the software late last year and a new guidance manual is in development. Task 5. Provide Water Loss Remediation and Prevention RecommendationsThe water audit will help the City make educated decisions on when and where to allocate financial and physical resources to better control water loss. HDR will provide water loss remediation and prevention recommendations. Depending upon the findings of the project, they may include recommendations in the following categories: Field Procedures: Review field procedures to make sure staff are collecting useful data from water main Giving customers data and tools allows them to be proactive. Our recommendations will continue to empower customers. Figure 1. Example Utility Bill for City of Bozeman 04 City of Bozeman | 2021 Water Distribution System Audit breaks, leaks, meter testing, and customer service line calls. Asset Management: Review the City’s current asset management program and recommend any adjustments to the water main rehabilitation and replacement program. An asset management program typically takes into account data such as pipe type, age, condition (if known), and number of leaks, but may also include data on soil corrosivity, soil porosity (is the leak likely to surface or not), and joint type, among other things. The program may benefit from adjustments such as gathering additional data on main breaks and leaks (type and size of break or leak), and grouping pipes into smaller cohorts to begin correlating leaks with details such as specific years, contractors, or installation practices. City Facilities: Review City-owned and -operated facilities for potential water loss reduction methodologies, including irrigation at City facilities (parks, schools, etc.), metering, hydrant flow testing and flushing data, and data from fire department trainings or incidents when hydrants are flowing. Collecting this type of non-revenue water data will help the City with its top down analysis to determine the difference between real and apparent losses so the City isn’t employing leak reduction techniques where there are minimal real losses. Condition Assessment: Review the condition assessment data collected to date and recommend a targeted approach and options for future condition assessments, as well as the field procedures recommended above, so that any time a water main is exposed for any reason that valuable data is being collected to improve the ability to wisely target the water main replacement program. Water Loss Detection: Review the methods and implementation procedures already in place and make recommendations. These methods may include district metered areas, acoustic sounding, thermographic, electromagnetic, tracing, condition assessments, leak testing at storage facilities, evaluations of customer service lines, and minimum night flow analysis. Customer Participation: Provide recommendations to involve customers in the process of water loss detection and water conservation. Recommendations will build upon the ground work already laid by the City of Bozeman. Where possible positive reinforcement and incentives will be utilized to guide behavior. We believe that Bozeman residents care deeply about their community and using resources wisely. Rates and Billing Methods: Recommend changes to billings practices that build upon the work Bozeman has already done. Policy Changes: Recommend policy changes, which could include changes to construction inspections, water service line testing and replacement, and irrigation practices among others. Task 6. Provide Detailed Insight into the Methodology Used to Conduct the AuditThroughout the project, we’ll be carefully documenting the steps taken to complete the audit. The goal is to make the water audit prDrought Tolerant Plant Rebate Shopping Listocess both efficient and repeatable year over year so the City can track progress on a short and long-term basis. At the end of the project the City will have a step by step guide to use to complete the whole process internally in future years. The City of Bozeman utilizes a variety of water conservation incentives, including: • Toilet Rebate Program • Clothes Washer Rebate Program • Showerhead Rebate Program • Free Sprinkler System Assessment • Landscape and Sprinkler system Rebate • Drought Tolerant Plant Rebate Shopping List 05 City of Bozeman | 2021 Water Distribution System Audit With 17 years of experience working in the water industry and six years working for Mountain Water Company (now Missoula Water Company), Shanna has a clear understanding of the City’s needs and expectations as well as the challenges associated with this project. Shanna will direct our local team’s resources and national experts in the production of high quality, well-coordinated deliverables. As Project Manager, Shanna will: • Communicate scope, schedule, and budget via updates submitted with our invoices as well as regular meetings with the project team and City staff; • Utilize HDR’s standard project management tools to track and manage schedule and budget; • Implement and oversee our QA/QC process and approve compliance of each key deliverable; • Be actively involved in each individual project task, its process, challenges encountered, and timely execution; • Lead meetings and workshops with team, discuss the overall contract, review action items, celebrate successes, and address any concerns. This approach to contract management has been proven to be successful on past Bozeman projects. As the Principal-in-Charge, Craig Caprara will make sure the staff are appropriately allocated and committed to this project to make sure it is delivered efficiently and in a timely manner. He will also serve as the Quality Assurance Manager, confirming that the scope, schedule, budget, and technical elements of this project are being met. Our key staff, recognized as experts in their fields, will implement the technical elements of this project. Michelle Maddaus, Lisa Maddaus, and Dan Ellison, in addition to Shanna, will direct the technical aspects of the project, providing the HDR team with the built-in ability to complete the audit in order to help Bozeman with its current and future water supply issues Our approach to the management and execution of this project provides the following benefits: • A project manager with an extensive knowledge and proven experience with water loss audits and a history of delivering successful projects. • Technical staff with an unmatched understanding of water loss control, including participation on the national AWWA Water Loss Control Committee and review committee for the 3rd edition of the AWWA Manual M36, Water Loss Control Programs (2009). • Proven teaming relationships with MWM, who provides a well-rounded understanding of future water conservation measures. • Local delivery of the document enhances communication during all phases of report preparation. 4. Management Approach 06 City of Bozeman | 2021 Water Distribution System Audit Organizational Chart Project Manager Shanna Adams, PE Project Team QA/QC Michelle Maddaus, PE Dan Ellison, PE Principal-in-Charge Craig Caprara, PE Water Loss Data Collection/Review/RecommendationsShanna Adams, PEAnders Nord, EI Level 1 Audit ValidationLisa Maddaus, PE Hydraulic Modeling Support and Key Performance IndicatorsScott Humphrey, PE Resumes provided alphabetically in appendix We are committing to the City a proven team that understands the challenges specific to this project and provide proven experience completing similar projects. Our team brings together key local management with the skills and technical ability of our national experts to deliver successful results. Our team will be led by Shanna Adams. Shanna has 17 years of experience working in the public and private sectors; both as a consultant and as a municipal employee, including six years at at the Mountain Water Company (now the Missoula Water Company). During the six years in Missoula, Shanna became intimately familiar with all concepts surrounding non-revenue water including all the possible sources (construction water, hydrant flushing, theft, street sweeping, meter inaccuracies, leaks in service lines and curb boxes, etc.), how to quantify these sources, and best practices for developing an efficient water loss detection and location program. In addition, she learned why percentage is a poor method for describing water loss, why it’s difficult to find leaks, and why it’s crucial to get to know the field personnel. Dan Ellison will serve as the quality control reviewer on the project; he is a nationally recognized authority on water distribution system management. Dan is the author of eight books for the Water Research Foundation focusing on infrastructure management, including water loss control, condition assessment, and system renewal. Dan has also chaired the AWWA Water Main Rehabilitation Committee and was the founding chair of the Water Main Condition Assessment Committee. He was the creator and editor of the M77 Manual, which addresses leak detection and other system management strategies. Michelle Maddaus and Lisa Maddaus (Maddaus Water Management, Inc.) will work to seamlessly align the Water Conservation Plan with the City’s water conservation needs and goals. They will maximize and leverage the work MWM is doing for Bozeman and lead the Level 1 Audit Validation. MWM will provide a detailed data request specific to system operations that goes beyond what was requested for the DSS Model development effort. Lisa Maddaus as Task Lead will be leading this effort for the completion of the Level 1 Audit Validation and support its integration to the Non-Revenue Water (NRW) section of the DSS Model. Michelle Maddaus, as Project Manager for the Water Conservation Plan, will be overseeing the overall Water Conservation Program development with two principal areas: (a) volume of non-revenue water losses; and (b) the water loss control conservation measures. Both of these areas are included in the DSS Model software as input will be informed and even greatly enhanced by the output from this project’s effort. The DSS Model will assist with quantified the water conservation costs and benefits for the City for more future annual reductions in real water loss savings. The Water Conservation Plan will also help capitalize benefits related to other Bozeman future water system operational improvements. 5. Staff Qualifications 07 City of Bozeman | 2021 Water Distribution System Audit Shanna Adams, PE | Project Manager A proven Project Manager, Shanna provides relevant experience competing water audits to make this project a successful reality. • Shanna provides 17 years of experience on a wide range of water infrastructure improvement projects, including water main design. • Four years of experience conducting AWWA Water Audits for Missoula’s water utility, including interviewing staff to extract the appropriate information, following the guidance in the M36 Manual where appropriate, presenting the finding to the management team, and creating a detailed template to be followed in subsequent years. Michelle Maddaus, PE | QA/QC By including MWM on our project team, our approach will save the City time, minimize any duplication of efforts, and potentially re-adjust how some analytics may be performed to better align with the water conservation program. • 20 years of experience, much of which has been in the water loss and water resources fields. • Currently project manager for the City of Bozeman Water Conservation Plan. • Through her decades of work on Water Conservation Master Plans and conservation program design, continues to recommend real water loss reduction as a conservation measure for water utilities. • Her 2020 review of the water loss reports for the 26 Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency members recommended and set up a regional water loss control program for BAWSCA. Lisa Maddaus, PE | Level 1 Audit Validation As a certified water audit validator and a reviewer of the M36 Manual (among many other AWWA publications), Lisa is a recognized expert in water audits and validation. Her expertise combined with knowledge of the City of Bozeman system will provide an audit that is completed efficiently and to the highest standards. • Certified water audit validator through CA NV section AWWA’s program. • 26 years of experience preparing water resources planning, conservation, drought, and water loss control studies for water suppliers across the country. • Over 30 presentations on water loss control, water conservation, demand management and drought preparedness for groups such as the American Water Works Association (AWWA) California Nevada Section, AWWA National and International Water Association conferences, and for the United Nations. • Served as principal co-author of the first edition (2006) and contributing author for the second edition (2017) of the AWWA Manual of Water Supply Practices, M52, Water Conservation Programs – A Planning Manual; contributing author of AWWA’s third edition (2017) of M50, Water Resources Planning Manual; supporting author for the first (2010) and second (2019) editions of AWWA’s M60, Drought Preparedness and Response Manual; and as one of the principal investigators for the Alliance for Water Efficiency’s research study and report published in January 2020 entitled AWE Use and Effectiveness of Municipal Irrigation Restrictions During Drought. • Supports the national AWWA Water Loss Control Committee and served on the review committee for the 3rd edition of the AWWA Manual M36, Water Loss Control Programs (2009). In August 2014, featured in the 100th Anniversary Edition of the AWWA Journal, writing an article focused on the long history of water conservation in the United States and included MWM’s vision for the future. • Instructor for AWWA California Nevada Section since 2008, focused on training more than 500 individuals in preparation for the AWWA Water Use Efficiency Practitioner Exam. • Certified by AWWA as a Water System Audit Validator recognized by the state of California for confirming the required information per California Senate Bill 555 – Urban Retail Water Suppliers: Water System Audit Software. 08 City of Bozeman | 2021 Water Distribution System Audit Anders Nord, EI | Water Loss Data Collection/Review/Recommendations Anders will work closely with all members of the team to efficiently review and summarize data, and prepare presentations and results. • Experienced in planning, design, and construction of water treatment and conveyance infrastructure. • Skills include developing engineering reports, standard operating procedures, and water sampling. Craig Caprara, PE | Project Principal Craig will be a resource to the City and is responsible for making sure that the HDR team is responsive to the City’s needs and has the resources to be successful. • 35 years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of public works facilities, including project management, design, and construction administration of water system treatment, storage, conveyance, pumping infrastructure.• Responsible for overseeing allocation of staff workload and making sure staff are available to complete assigned tasks. Scott Humphrey, PE | Hydraulic Modeling Support and Key Performance Indicators If needed, Scott will help us quickly extract data from the model and other GIS sources to find correlations between water loss and other factors that will help us design targeted recommendations. • Strong background in water hydraulic modeling and master planning. • Knowledgeable in InfoWater, WaterGEMS, InfoSWMM, SewerGEMS, H20NET, H2OMap Water, H2OMap Sewer, INFOSewer, HYDRA, and XP-SWMM. He is knowledgeable in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS (ArcINFO) and Autodesk Map, including Geodatabase (GDB) design and maintenance and Spatial Database Engine (SDE) database management. Dan Ellison, PE | QA/QC Dan brings expertise not only in water loss, water audits, and conservation, but a special focus on condition assessment, asset management, and pipeline renewal. Dan will make sure our recommendations compliment and improve upon these ongoing efforts. • HDR’s nationally recognized authority on water distribution system management. • Author of eight books for the Water Research Foundation focusing on infrastructure management, including water loss control, condition assessment, and system renewal. • Chair for the AWWA Water Main Rehabilitation Committee and founding chair of the Water Main Condition Assessment Committee. • Creator and editor of the M77 Manual, which addresses leak detection and other system management strategies. 09 City of Bozeman | 2021 Water Distribution System Audit We understand the importance of meeting project schedules. The capacity to accomplish work in a strict timeframe requires strong and experienced leaders backed by skilled team members. Our personnel are dedicated to providing sufficient time and effort to produce a quality product. With this in mind, our team members were carefully selected not only for their expertise, but also for their availability to work on the project for its duration. We follow well-established and time proven procedures to manage our project work and have assembled a strong team that is available to begin work upon Notice-to-Proceed. You can rely on us to successfully deliver this project. Project commitments for our team members, as well as availability for this effort (with consideration of project role) are shown below. Staff Workload TEAM MEMBER NAME AND ROLE CURRENT PROJECT COMMITMENTS WITH COMMITMENT END DATE AVAILABILITY FOR THIS PROJECT Shanna Adams Project Manager • Prospect Tank #2, Missoula, Montana (9/2021) • Butte Silver Bow, AWIA Compliance, Risk and Resiliency (6/2021)• City of Polson, Water System Preliminary Engineering Report (5/2021) 25% Craig CapraraPrincipal-in-Charge • Midway Atoll National Memorial Sewer System Design (10/21)• Kalispell AWWTP Equalization Basin (8/22) • West End Water Reservoir (12/24) 10% Dan Ellison QA/QC • Long Beach Water Department, Force Main Assessment (5/21) • Calleguas Municipal Water District, Condition Assessment Program Study (5/21) • City of Thousand Oaks, Digester Rehabilitation Design (4/21) 20% Michelle Maddaus QA/QC • Bozeman Water Conservation Plan (7/21) • City of Hayward, CA Urban Water Management Plan (6/21)• Suisun Solano Water Authority Urban Water Management Plan (6/21) 25% Lisa MaddausLevel 1 Audit Validation • Santa Clarita Demand Analysis and Outdoor Water Use Research Study (6/21)• Municipal Water District of Orange County Water Shortage Contingency Plans (6/21)• North Georgia Metropolitan Water District Drought Water Planning and Water Loss Program Technical Assistance (9/21) 40% Scott Humphrey Hydraulic Modeling Support and Key Performance Indicators • MUD Water Master Plan (12/21) • City of Papillion Water Master Plan (6/21) • City of Sioux Falls Basin 15 Master Plan (8/21) 35% Anders Nord Water Loss Data Collection/ Review/Recommendations • Wichita NWWTF Chemical Building Design (10/21)• Lolo Water PER (6/21) • Polson Sewer Collection System (8/21) 45% We understand the importance of meeting project schedules. Often the most difficult aspect of a project is keeping it moving forward promptly. Many projects these days fall victim to gridlock, either from public protest, permitting, loss of leadership and/or loss of momentum or funding. Diligence, flexibility, credibility and tact are needed to work through these potential delays or stopping points. Our proposed project manager understands your policies, procedures, standards of expected work and overall organization structure, and has worked closely on previous projects with many of the staff members assigned to this project. 10 City of Bozeman | 2021 Water Distribution System Audit6. Related Project Experience The following projects demonstrate our experience on projects that share similar characteristics to your project, and for which we have performed similar services to your request. For these contracts, HDR has a track record of cost and schedule control, quality work, and a long-standing, positive partnership with our clients. AWWA Water Audits, 2010-2014 City of Missoula, MT While employed with Mountain Water, Shanna Adams conducted water audits for four years. This included gathering detailed information from staff regarding water used for street sweeping, hydrant flushing, construction water, detailed production costs, and theft. In addition, meters were checked for accuracy, bi-annual ‘reservoir fall studies’ were conducted during nighttime low water use hours, acoustic sounding was completed to located leaks, and district metered areas were established. All of these methods were established, different techniques were tested, and protocols improved over time. In addition to the AWWA software, the WRF developed software KANEW was also used and evaluated against the AWWA water audit. This was part of a robust effort to establish a water loss detection and prevention program. Recommendations for Urban Wholesale Distribution Systems Water-Loss Audit Reporting, February 2020 Organization: California Department of Water ResourcesLisa Maddaus was an advisor and co-contributor for this DWR publication regarding urban water loss audit reporting procedures. SB 555 (Wolk, 2015) requires urban retail water suppliers to submit water loss audits to the state by October 1st of each year. Through requirements set forth in the California Water Code, DWR was required to establish regulations for conducting and validating water loss audits, technical qualifications for persons performing water loss audit validation, and reporting requirements for submitting validated water loss audits to DWR. The Water Loss Audit Reporting Program provides guidance on how water agencies can identify and eliminate water loss in water distribution systems. Once an agency has determined the water losses and performed a benefit-cost analysis to verify economic feasibility of addressing losses, a leak detection program may be established. AWWA’s M36 Manual (the 3rd edition of which was co-authored by MWM) provides information on what steps are required to establish and perform a leak detection program, as well as more information on retailer water audits. AWWA M36 Water Audits and Loss Control Programs, 3rd Edition, 2009 American Water Works AssociationLisa Maddaus is a contributing author for the 3rd edition of AWWA’s M36 Water Audits and Loss Control Programs. This manual has step-by-step instructions for conducting a water system audit. The audit procedure and methodology in the manual provide guidance to utilities to improve their water loss control programs, thereby enhancing their ability to reduce water losses and recover revenue losses. These methods can also determine the economic level of leakage for the cost-effective and efficient reinvestment in our aging water infrastructure. With competing demands for both new water supply permits and accessing funding for the rehabilitation and replacement of infrastructure, this approach to conducting audits is a vital tool for what has become mandated in many states. Lisa has recently become a California Certified Water Audit Validator for these methods based on the updated 4th edition of the manual published in 2016. Recent Projects 11 City of Bozeman | 2021 Water Distribution System Audit 2018 & 2019 & 2020 Annual Water System Audit Validations Dublin San Ramon Services District, CA MWM conducted professional services for DSRSD including validation of the FY18, FY19 and FY20 Annual Water Loss Audits in accordance with the DWR Guidance Manual. The process for validating the Water Loss Audits included certification in support of DSRSD’s submission to the Department of Water Resources of the AWWA Water Audit Software and Summary Report. MWM was responsible for reviewing the MS Excel AWWA software, required documentation, and any supplemental information as well as providing the third-party validation certificate and the MS Excel AWWA Water System Audit software file to DSRSD. Water Loss Conservation Control Program Plan Suisun-Solano Water Authority, CATo ensure accountability and efficient operation as the water supplier, MWM conducted a detailed water loss study using new technologies and recognized approved best practices. Within this study, accuracy tests were conducted on all system input meters; the accuracy of data transfer between system input meters and the SCADA system was assessed; and recommendations for corrective actions were provided (system input meter replacement and SCADA data quality improvements). Both real and apparent water losses were analyzed in detail utilizing new techniques implemented, providing the Suisun–Solano Water Authority with a detailed and accurate understanding of its water losses. Through the analysis, all system water losses were categorized and quantified, and an economically optimal level of losses was calculated so that specific cost-effective water management and conservation activities could be recommended. Based on the findings of the detailed water loss study and the leak detection and pressure management pilot, the Water Systems Optimization (WSO) and MWM project team provided the Suisun-Solano Water Authority with a Water Loss Control Program Plan (WLCPP). The WLCPP was based on a detailed benefit-cost analysis. It listed the tasks involved and outlined milestones of the plan. The WLCPP also included recommendations and details for regular best practice activities, such as regular testing of system input meters, sample testing of customer meter accuracy, conducting an in-house water audit, and record keeping of break data. Regional Water Demand and Conservation Savings Projections Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency, CAMichelle Maddaus led the development of the Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency’s (BAWSCA’s) Water Conservation Strategic Plan, a three-phase undertaking. For Phase 1, completed in September 2018, MWM reviewed the State’s “Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life” regulations and BAWSCA existing conservation efforts. Partnering with industry experts, Michelle assessed the CII account classification and outdoor landscape area measurements existing capabilities and best practices. The Project Team also inventoried current water auditing and water loss control of each of the 27 individual member agencies that BAWSCA represents and outlined areas for audit improvement and water loss opportunities. A roadmap was developed for the landscape, CII, and water loss project elements to scope tasks and timeline for implementation of improved data collection and management, further assessment, and intervention needs. 12 City of Bozeman | 2021 Water Distribution System Audit Water Master Plan City of MissoulaHDR assisted the City in developing a Water System Master Plan, which describes the existing system, defines planning criteria and projected water demands, evaluates the existing facilities and infrastructure to identify capacity and operations related needs, identifies system deficiencies (including fire flow, storage, and pressure), and assesses the reliability of the system. Because the City of Missoula has significant water loss (~50%); considerations for calculating and identifying non-revenue water were critical to the water master plan. HDR used meter data to correlate water demands with a number of factors including house age, yard size, socio-economic data, and service line age to determine where water loss prevention measures might be most effective and recommendations for reducing water loss were made. HDR also prepared a pipeline renewal plan and developed recommendations for improvement projects and development of a Capital Improvement Plan. The study included coordination with regulatory agencies, water rights, permitting, and planning level cost estimates. Water Master Plan Update City-County of Butte-Silver BowHDR is updating Butte’s Water Master Plan to provide a cost-effective plan to address an aging distribution system, undersized water mains, changing regulations, five dams and three water treatment plants. The Water Master Plan will describe the existing system, define planning and design criteria, update population and water demand projections, evaluate the existing facilities and infrastructure to identify capacity and operations related needs, and develop recommendations for operational improvements and create a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan for the water system. The plan provides recommendations relating to non-revenue water including completing the switch from flat rates to meters, conducting a rate study, and continuing to implement a pressure management strategy which has been successful in reducing the number of main breaks and leaks. Water Distribution Master Plan City of BillingsHDR is a completing a water master plan for the City of Billings that focuses on the water distribution system. In order to provide more accurate evaluations, numerous planning studies were combined along with City staff knowledge to determine areas of growth in each pressure zone which was combined with historical demands by pressure zone to develop water demands specific to each pressure zone. This information is now being used to perform water model analysis and storage analysis to determine any current and future deficiencies. The model is also being used to evaluate various alternatives for distribution system physical and operation improvements including options for the planned West End Water Treatment to serve portions or all of the City’s water demands. The water system is also being evaluated for redundancy and resiliency. As part of this project, the AWWA Water Audit software was used to estimate the City of Billings non-revenue water, and recommendations were made for a water loss reduction program including a water conservation plan. Water System Distribution Analysis and Evaluation City of HamiltonHDR evaluated alternatives for rehabilitation or replacement of 6-inch and 10-inch steel pipelines that were suspected of having significant water leakage/loss. HDR conducted WaterGEMS modeling to determine impacts of water transmission capacity for the rehabilitation/replacement options, in addition to recommendations and cost estimates. HDR has extensive experience working for the City of Bozeman, including: • Wastewater Facility Plan Update• Public Works Facility Plan• Davis Lane Lift Station• Norton Lift Station Evaluation• WRF Phase 1 Expansion & Improvements• TMDL Water Modeling• Impact Fee Study • Manley Ditch Rehabilitation Study• Fire Impact Fee Study• Westridge Stormwater Infrastructure• Sediment Management Facility• WTP Membrane Feed Pump• On-Call Wastewater Assistance Contract • Hyalite/Sourdough WTP• Emergency Response Plan• Phase II Stormwater Assistance• Struvite Investigation• MPDES Permit Review• Stormwater Facilities Plan• Solids Handling Expansion• Wastewater Facilities Plan 13 City of Bozeman | 2021 Water Distribution System Audit7. Schedule May June July August September Task 1. Project Management Kickoff Meeting Monthly Check Ins Task 2. Review of Current Water Loss Prevention Practices Data Collection and Review Task 3. Conduct Audit of the City's Water System Data Collection and Review Staff Interviews Complete AWWA Water Audit Task 4. Complete Level One Water Audit Data Validation Complete Level One Validation Task 5. Provide Water Loss Remediation and Prevention Recommendations Draft Technical Memorandum Final Technical Memorandum Task 6. Provide Detailed Insight into the Methodology Used to Conduct the Audit Presentation to Staff / Final Documents Delivered to City City of Bozeman | 2021 Water Distribution System Audit HDR Engineering, Inc. HDR Engineering, Inc. Jared Harris, VP EDUCATIONBachelor of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Utah, 2003 REGISTRATIONSProfessional Engineer - Civil, MT, No. 17635 Shanna provides 17 years of experience on a wide range of water infrastructure improvement projects, including design of water mains and storage tanks, in addition to hydraulic/hydrologic modeling and bid document preparation. She conducted AWWA Water Audits for Missoula’s water utility for four years. City of Missoula, AWWA Water Audits 2010-2014While employed with the City of Missoula, Shanna Adams conducted water audits for four years. This included gathering detailed information from staff regarding water used for street sweeping, hydrant flushing, construction water, detailed production costs, and theft. In addition, meters were checked for accuracy, bi-annual ‘reservoir fall studies’ were conducted during nighttime low water use hours, acoustic sounding was completed to located leaks, and district metered areas were established. All of these methods were established, different techniques were tested, and protocols improved over time. In addition to the AWWA software, the WRF developed software KANEW was also used and evaluated against the AWWA water audit. This was part of a robust effort to establish a water loss detection and prevention program. City of Hamilton, Water System Distribution ImprovementsHDR evaluated alternatives for rehabilitation or replacement of 6-IN and 10-IN steel pipelines that were suspected of having significant water leakage/loss. HDR conducted WaterGEMS modeling to determine impacts of water transmission capacity for the rehabilitation/replacement options, in addition to recommendations and cost estimates. City of Missoula, Water System Master PlanHDR assisted the City in developing a Water Facilities Master Plan, which will describe the existing system, define planning criteria and projected water demands, evaluate the existing facilities and infrastructure to identify capacity and operations related needs, identify system deficiencies (including fire flow, storage, and pressure), and assess the reliability of the system HDR also prepared a pipeline renewal plan and developed recommendations for improvement projects and development of a Capital Improvement Plan. City of Kalispell, Water Model UpdateHDR has provided multiple updates of the City of Kalispell’s WaterCAD model incorporating current water system extensions, wells and tanks. These updates have provided the City with a model that can used to perform accurate system evaluation and modeling scenarios for development requests and large water system project updates. The model was also converted to an EPAnet modeling format and provided to the City so their staff can utilize EPAnet for smaller water projects requested fire flow analyses and internal water system analyses. City of Billings, Water Distribution Master PlanHDR is completing a water master plan that focuses on the water distribution system. In order to provide more accurate evaluations, numerous planning studies were combined along with City staff knowledge to determine areas of growth in each pressure zone which was combined with historical demands by pressure zone to develop water demands specific to each pressure zone. This information is now being used to perform water model analysis and storage analysis to determine any current and future deficiencies. The model is also being used to evaluate various alternatives for distribution system physical and operation improvements including options for the planned West End Water Treatment to serve portions or all of the City’s water demands. Relevant Experience Shanna Adams, PEProject Manager/Lead EDUCATIONBachelor of Science, Construction Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, 1984 REGISTRATIONSProfessional Engineer, MT, No. 10147 Craig is a professional civil engineer with 34 years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of public works facilities. His experience includes project management, design, and construction administration of a wide range of multi-million dollar water system conveyance, pumping, treatment, and storage projects; advanced wastewater treatment plant projects; sewer system conveyance and pumping projects; and water, sewer, and storm drainage utility planning. City of Polson, Water PER UpdateHDR is updating the City’s 2010 Water Supply, Storage, and Distribution System Preliminary Engineering Report. The PER will build upon previous planning efforts, describing the existing system, defining planning and design criteria, updating population and water demand projects, evaluating the existing facilities and infrastructure to identify capacity and operations-related needs, developing recommendations for operational improvements and creating an implementation plan for the recommended water system improvements. City-County of Butte-Silver Bow, Butte Water Master Plan UpdateHDR is updating Butte’s Water Master Plan to provide a cost-effective plan to address an aging distribution system, undersized water mains, changing regulations, five dams and three water treatment plants. The Water Master Plan will describe the existing system, define planning and design criteria, update population and water demand projections, evaluate the existing facilities and infrastructure to identify capacity and operations related needs, and develop recommendations for operational improvements and create a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan for the water system. Missoula County, Lolo Flow Metering AssistanceHDR assisted the Lolo RSID 901 sewer utility with in-pipe measurement of flow in an effort to determine the quantity of infiltration and inflow the system is experiencing and verify remaining capacity in several of the main trunk sewers. Data was collected over an 8-month time period and analyzed along with wastewater treatment plant flow to determine I/I and remaining capacity. Town of Stevensville, Phase IV Water System ImprovementsHDR is assisting the Town in planning and scheduling their Phase IV Water System Improvements. The project includes: evaluating the Town’s water rights and providing a schedule for updating and completing the Town’s water rights; evaluating and quantifying system leakage and providing a prioritized plan for addressing leaks; evaluating the status of the Town’s water utility and this project’s impacts to rates and cash flow; updating the Capital Improvement Plan; evaluating options for rehabilitating Well No. 2; performing a pump test on Wells No. 1, 3, and 4 to evaluate pump condition; and evaluating potential grant and loan programs and providing a summary of requirement and schedule of tasks to complete to maximize grant competitiveness. City of Missoula, Water System Master PlanHDR assisted the City in developing a Water System Master Plan, which describes the existing system, defines planning criteria and projected water demands, evaluates the existing facilities and infrastructure to identify capacity and operations related needs, identifies system deficiencies (including fire flow, storage, and pressure), and assesses the reliability of the system. HDR also prepared a pipeline renewal plan and developed recommendations for improvement projects and development of a Capital Improvement Plan. Relevant Experience Craig Caprara, PEPrincipal-in-Charge EDUCATIONBachelor of Arts, English, University of Utah, 1978 Master of Business Admin, Finance, University of Southern California (USC), 1994 Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Utah, 1981 REGISTRATIONSProfessional Engineer - Civil, CA, No. C38094 Structural Engineer, CA, No. S3020 Dan has gained national and international recognition as an expert on pipe assessment, rehabilitation, and trenchless construction, having authored several books on the subject. He is the former Chair of the Water Main Rehabilitation Committee of AWWA. Dan has managed groups with more than 40 employees and programs with annual budgets up to $40 million. Projects have ranged from record-setting trenchless river crossings, to published research, to power plant retrofits, even a fish ladder. Thi s diversity of projects along with superior management skills of people and programs make Dan tremendously flexible and creative. With more than 35 years of civil and structural engineering experience, Dan has design and construction experience in both the energy and water supply fields on projects ranging to the multi-billion dollar range. City of Tempe, Water Transmission Main Inventory and AssessmentHDR developed and implemented a condition assessment program for all of the City’s water transmission mains, 20-inches and larger. Under this program, the City will assess 55 miles of concrete cylinder, ductile iron, and prestressed concrete cylinder pipe. The program plan includes an evaluation of leak detection and magnetic flux leakage assessment technologies, deployment strategies and logistics, valve location and configuration analysis and remaining useful life estimates. The overall goal of this program is to manage the City’s critical assets to a reduced risk of failure and budget for ongoing improvements to maintain the assets. City of Phoenix, Large Transmission Main Inspection and Assessment Program (2016-2018)HDR provided comprehensive program management and delivery for the condition assessment of 100+ miles of prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP). As part of this program, both planned and emergency repairs were constructed on multiple pipelines. HDR provided CA&I services for all planned and emergency repairs. Services included identification of necessary improvements, developing bid documents for repairs, soliciting competitive bids, shop drawing review, response to contractor questions and inquires, observation and documentation of construction, quality assurance to oversee the contractor’s quality control activities, and documentation of as-built conditions. Under this program, over $4M in repairs were constructed using various job order contractor deliveries. Rainbow Municipal Water District, Distribution System Renewal ProgramRainbow Municipal Water District’s (District) owns 322 miles of water main infrastructure. As the system continues to age and deteriorate, one of the District’s primary goals is to cost effectively sustain desired service levels. To accomplish this, the District has initiated this effort to continuously improve the way distribution infrastructure is managed. The scope of this project was to establish prudent and defensible investment levels, focus those investments to maximize return on investment, optimize data collection practices, and develop data driven decision making. Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility, AWWU Water Transmission MainHDR assisted AWWU with the evaluation of Water Transmission Main (WTM) Improvement projects to assess existing leaks, identify systems to prevent further pipe deterioration, add capabilities to effectively isolate main segments, and monitor pressure transients. Relevant Experience Dan Ellison, PE QA/QC EDUCATIONBachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 1992 REGISTRATIONSCertified GIS Professional, CA, No. 60545 Professional Engineer - Civil, IA, No. P25241 Professional Engineer - Civil/Structural/Mechanical, NE, No. NumberE-16943 Professional Engineer - Civil/Structural/Mechanical, CA, No. C64206 Scott has a civil engineering background with an emphasis on water, wastewater, and recycled water hydraulic modeling and master planning. He is knowledgeable in computer hydraulic modeling using InfoWater, WaterGEMS, InfoSWMM, SewerGEMS, H20NET, H2OMap Water, H2OMap Sewer, INFOSewer, HYDRA, and XP-SWMM. He is knowledgeable in GIS using ArcGIS (ArcINFO) and Autodesk Map, including Geodatabase (GDB) design and maintenance and Spatial Database Engine (SDE) database management. City of Missoula, InfoWater Modeling Training The City’s water system hydraulic model is in InFoWater Pro modeling software by Innovyze, which runs on the ArcGIS Pro platform by ESRI, allowing integration between the City’s GIS data and hydraulic model. HDR updated the water model as part of the 2019 Water Master Plan and provided InfoWater training to City staff. This project provided additional InfoWater Pro training via WebEx to cover features of the new version of the software. Avon Lake Regional Water, Redundancy/Future Capacity PlanALRW contracted HDR to determine options for continued water supply for existing and future populations that would rely upon this service. These options considered a wide variety of treatment and distribution alternatives and their corresponding budget. An implementation plan was also developed to improve utility resilience, through completion of a risk and resilience assessment per requirements of AWIA and in compliance with the ANSI/AWWA J100 standard. All of ALRW’s critical infrastructure was considered in the assessment, including the treatment plant and major transmission lines, against a variety of natural hazards and man-made threats. Metropolitan Utilities District, Water Distribution Hydraulic ModelHDR is developing a preliminary GIS Gateway between the GIS database and the hydraulic model to identify data gaps. The team is assisting MUD with an action plan to reconcile GIS inconsistencies related to hydraulic modeling. Using the completed GIS Gateway and the data collected, HDR is building an hydraulic model, preparing a model for all facilities and loading the model with water demands. The project will include a series of hydrant flow tests to develop roughness coefficients for model calibration. Once the model is developed, HDR staff will provide training for MUD employees on how to use and update the hydraulic model. HDR will use the hydraulic model to assess the hydraulic criticality of individual model pipes using various service measures. City of Papillion, Water System Master Plan- Future Growth AreaHDR is developing a master plan of the City’s water system including the distribution system and water treatment facility. The master plan will present an evaluation of existing and future water demands, provide recommendations for treatment, supply, pumping, and major distribution system improvements to meet existing and future water demands, provide budgetary opinions of probable construction cost for recommended improvements through the year 2050, and develop a Capital Improvements Program. Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities, North Transmission and Storage StudyThe study’s goal was to improve the capacity of the water distribution system to meet future water demands, provide redundancy, and simplify the operation of the system. This study developed technical and economical solutions to resolve immediate or near-term issues and a long-term plan to support new development and ease operational challenges. Relevant Experience Scott Humphrey, PE, GISPHydraulic Modeling Support and Key Performance Indicators EDUCATIONM.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, UC Davis, 2001 REGISTRATIONSProfessional Engineer, California, No. C60047 Lisa is a certified California-Nevada Water Audit Validator with over 24 years of experience preparing water efficiency planning and water loss control studies for water suppliers across the country. Since 2001, Lisa has presented on water loss control, water conservation, demand management and drought preparedness at the AWWA California Nevada Section, AWWA National and International Water Association conferences and for the United Nations. Lisa is also the co-author of, AWWA Manual of Water Supply Practices, M52, Water Conservation Programs - A Planning Manual. Lisa supports the national AWWA Water Loss Control Committee and also served on the review committee for the 3rd edition of the AWWA Manual M36, Water Loss Control Programs. Lisa has completed more than 150 conservation planning studies with associated DSS Models, including water savings estimated from water loss control programs. Lisa has served as a technical advisor and then non-voting advisor to the California Urban Water Conservation Council Board of Directors since 2009. Lisa has a B.S. and M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from UC Davis. SB 555 Water System Audit Validation, Multiple AgenciesLisa received her accreditation as a California Water Audit Validator through the AWWA California-Nevada Section in June 2018. She provided detailed review and validation for the Water System Audits for three Liberty Utility Systems and the Dublin San Ramon Services District System submitted on time. Following SB 555 requirements, her comprehensive reviews included updates to AWWA Water Audit Software for each system. She also provided technical recommendations for future audits. Independent Technical Panel on Demand Management Measures to California State LegislatureLisa has served as one of 7 voting members on the Independent Technical Panel (ITP) on Demand Management Measures reporting to the California State Assembly, including state policy recommendations that lead requiring submission of Water System Audits. AWWA and IWA Training ExperienceLisa has conducted trainings across the country and internationally on the topic water conservation including water loss control for water utilities and government planners. Lisa has been an approved instructor for AWWA California-Nevada Section since 2008 focused on training an estimated more than 500 individuals in preparation for the Water Use Efficiency Practitioner Exam. The training includes aspects of the AWWA M36 as source material for the WUE Practitioner Exam course. City of Suisun, Water System Audit Report and Urban Water Management Plans, Suisun-Solano Water Agency (SSWA)Lisa provided detailed desktop component analysis for the Water System Audit for SSWA, including use of the AWWA Water Audit Software. She also provided technical review for the 2010, 2015 and 2020 (to be completed in June 2021) SSWA UWMPs. This included a complete review of water demand forecast and conservation measures. Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Water System Audit, Conservation Pilot Planning Study and Water Conservation Program PlanLisa developed the water system audit for the Honolulu BWS. She previously developed a water conservation program to balance the three components of sustainability: resource, economic, and organizational sustainability. The first phase was to analyze the business case analysis for eight pilot projects and advise BWS staff on implementation of the pilot projects. The continued planning effort included water and energy demand-side management projects and programs, public education and outreach, and technical services for utility water loss auditing procedures. Relevant Experience Lisa Maddaus, PEWater Loss Data Collection and Review EDUCATIONM.B.A., University of California, Davis, 2003 B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, UC Davis, 1999 Study Abroad, University of New South Wales, Sydney, AU, 2003 Study Abroad, University of Oxford, UK, 1997 REGISTRATIONSProfessional Engineer, California, No. C68712, Michelle is a registered civil engineer with 20 years of experience, much of which has been in the water loss and water resources fields. Michelle is currently project manager for the City of Bozeman Water Conservation Plan that is currently in process. Through her decades of work on Water Conservation Master Plans and conservation program design, Michelle continues to recommend real water loss reduction as a conservation measure for water utilities. Michelle led the completion of the 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020 Suisun-Solano Water Authority Urban Water Management Plans. In those plans, Michelle reviewed the non-revenue water for the SSWA system. It was determined that there were significantly higher than desired water loss levels. As a result, a follow-on study was initiated to review the data in more depth and to make relevant changes to the water system. In 2020, Michelle completed a review of the water loss reports for the 26 Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency members. Through this project, Michelle was instrumental in the recommendation and set up of a regional water loss control program for BAWSCA which began in July 2018. City of Bozeman, Water Conservation Plan Michelle is currently managing the City of Bozeman water conservation plan. The plan will include analysis of the water demand forecast and potential conservation measures. Water Loss as a conservation measures will be a measure analyzed as part of the project. City of Mountain View, Automated Meter Infrastructure Conservation AnalysisMichelle managed the team that provided a report summarizing the beneficial uses of AMI for conservation. As part of this effort, system leak detection techniques and equipment and water loss management tools were reviewed. Urban Water Management Plans (UWMPs), CaliforniaMichelle has been working with UWMPs since 2000, including the technical demand analysis portion of UWMPs for over 57 other agencies. Michelle is currently Project Manager for the 2020 SSWA, Mid-Peninsula Water District, Liberty Utilities (Park Water), and City of Sonoma UWMPs, which also incorporate the need to review water loss for each agency. Regional Demand Forecasts and Conservation Evaluations for 16 County Atlanta Metro AreasMichelle led the technical team to develop water demand projections for the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District. The project utilized the DSS (Decision Support System) software to model 16 different counties, including 93 different cities and water agencies that will supply a population of 7.5 million in 2030. An update to this project was conducted in 2021. As part of this effort non-revenue water was reviewed and water loss measures were modeled. Demand Forecasts and Conservation Savings Evaluation for BAWSCA MembersMichelle developed future water demand projections for agencies served by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. The project utilized the DSS Model software to model 30 different cities and water agencies that currently supply 1.7 million people. The demand forecasts were recently updated for all the agencies with individual DSS Models incorporating regression analysis to explain trends of the economy, weather, price increases, and population growth. As part of this effort non-revenue water was reviewed and water loss measures were modeled. Sonoma Marin Saving Water Partnership, 2015 UWMP Water Demand Analysis and Water Conservation Measures UpdateMichelle managed and developed forecasts of demand and conservation savings for the 2015 UWMP for the 9 local water utility retail Water Contractors of the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership. This project included the development of transparent, defensible, and uniform demand and conservation projections. Relevant Experience Michelle Maddaus, PEQA/QC EDUCATIONBachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, 2018 REGISTRATIONEngineering Intern, MT, No. PEL-EI-LIC-72116 Anders is an engineering in training with experience in design and construction of wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities. His design experience includes sewage pumping stations, sewer main extensions, and electrical distribution. His skills include developing engineering reports, standard operating procedures, and water sampling. City of Billings Water Quality The Montana Department of Environmental Quality classifies the Yellowstone River as not supporting beneficial uses and as impaired by multiple probable causes according to the 2016 303d assessment. To understand water quality dynamics of the watershed, HDR reviewed MDEQ’s water quality monitoring, identified data gaps, conducted additional monitoring at four upstream sites, and explored alternative discharge scenarios and sensitivity of the water quality model response. City of Kalispell Water Quality Technical AssistanceIn an effort to guide future wastewater planning and decision making, HDR prepared a sampling and analysis plan (SAP) and quality assurance protection plan (QAPP) for water quality sampling in Ashley Creek to assist the City in better understanding the water quality dynamics. Following this planning, HDR conducted water quality sampling and this data will be analyzed and used to develop a water quality model to help the City position for a site-specific nutrient variance if needed. City of Kalispell Water Quality Assistance - Year TwoAs follow-up to HDR’s 2019 water quality sampling on Ashley Creek, HDR will provide a second year of water quality data collection and monitoring. HDR will also develop a conceptual water quality model. This work effort will support the strategies for the Kalispell AWWTP regarding future facility planning, permitting, and compliance with effluent limitations. Hungry Horse Water District Water System Water Right Needs AssessmentHDR is assisting the Hungry Horse Water District in determining the future water rights needs for the District’s water system. HDR will determine existing District population served, evaluate potential population growth to year 2070 and establish per capita water demand factors. Population and per capita water demand will then be used to establish total future water right needs for planning year 2070. Missoula County, Lolo Water System PERMissoula County completed a Water System Facility Study in 2004. The study recommended that a second water main crossing of the Montana Rail Link railroad tracks and Highway 93 be constructed to provide system resiliency, redundancy and improved fire protection. This PER will update the information provided in the Water System Facility Study and evaluate alternatives for improvements to the Lolo water system, including evaluating alternatives for routing a second water main crossing of the Montana Rail Link railroad tracks and Highway 93. City of Hamilton, Future Water Rights Needs AssessmentHDR evaluated the City’s current and projected water use and anticipated population growth rate to estimate the City’s water rights need for 2070. The memorandum was amended to the 2010 Water Facilities Plan Update. Missoula County, Lolo Water Rights AssessmentHDR assisted the County in determining the future water rights needs for the Lolo RSID 901 water system. The project included determining the existing population served, evaluating potential population growth to year 2070, and establishing per capita water demand factors to establish a total future water right need for planning year 2070. Relevant Experience Anders Nord, EIAWWA Water Audit, Data Collection and Review 2150 Analysis Drive, Suite A Bozeman, MT 59718 406.577.5019 hdrinc.com We practice increased use of sustainable materials and reduction of material use. © 2021 HDR, Inc., all rights reserved.v