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

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