Successful Water Reuse Programs.ppt

Successful Water Reuse Programs Chris Buls Vice President of Finance American Water National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioner Staff Subcommittee on Accounting and Finance October 14, 2008 Forward Looking Statement Certain matters discussed in this presentation are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as the Company believes, anticipates, expects or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe the Companys future plans, objectives, estimates or goals are also forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the statements. Reuse of Treated Wastewater Water reuse in the U.S. is a large and growing practice Nationally, an estimated 1.7 billion gallons per day is reused. Reclaimed water use on a volume basis is growing an estimated 15% per year. In 2002, Florida reclaimed 584 mgd. California ranked a close second with 525 mgd used every day. Florida has an official goal of reclaiming 1 billion gallon per day by the year 2010. Types of Reuse Urban Reuse Irrigation of parks, highway medians, golf courses, etc. Commercial uses such as vehicle washing, window washing, etc. Fire protection Dust control and concrete production Toilet and urinal flushing Groundwater recharge Augmentation of potable supplies Current Regulations Guidelines Example: Membrane Bioreactors American Water operates nearly 30 membrane bioreactors (MBRs), to treat wastewater and provide the potential for water reuse. MBR Advantages:  - Increased Reliability - High Quality Effluent - Free of Suspended Solids - Increased Pathogen Removal - Easily Automated - Reduced sludge  - Reduced Footprint American Water has experience with different membrane configurations (flat sheet and immersed membranes) and cost mod