After 60 days from account closing date, the closed account will no longer be accessible on my account. She is responsible for diversifying san franciscos water supply portfolio, including conservation, groundwater, and. The programs purpose is to be a good neighbor to communities that. The water reuse systems will allow greywater to be cleaned and recycled for nonpotable uses. The sfpuc is working on state and national efforts to establish guidance and policy frameworks to help local jurisdictions overcome barriers for onsite water reuse. The watereuse california annual conference is pleased to offer. Sfpuc water leak at elm and kains city manager connie jackson from city of san bruno 10 nov 16. All source water contamination desalination scarcity water reuse. Nonpotable water program san francisco public utilities. The san francisco public utilities commission sfpuc is a public agency of the city and county of san francisco that provides water, wastewater, and electric power services to the city and an additional 1. Past and current practices are discussed along with a discussion of milestone water reuse projects in california and florida. She is responsible for diversifying san franciscos local water supply portfolio through the development and implementation of conservation, groundwater, and recycled water programs. As public education director for the sfpucs water pollution prevention. The results are to be shared with concerned cm and operations personnel.
Nonpotable use of rain and stormwater in urban settings. She is responsible for diversifying san franciscos water supply portfolio, including conservation, groundwater, and recycled water programs. Technologies and innovative solutions for harvesting and. Sfpuc water system sfpuc owns and operates a regional water system rws. Lotus water has a long history of being a trusted resource for our local, progressive water and wastewater agency, the sfpuc, and as a result our staff are working on some of the most interesting and complex water projects in the country. The cwea sfbss professional development committee will be holding a seminar on recycled water and potable reuse. Greywater reuse examines the features and implications of greywater reuse scientifically, quantitatively, and thoroughly. During these stressful times, customers do not need to worry about their tap water. Water quality changes february 3, 2020 and february 6, 2020 water will continue to meet all regulatory standards. Green infrastructure maintenance guide book smr informational letter.
Since the 1930s, the san francisco public utilities commission sfpuc has. Supervisors pass ordinance requiring onsite water recycling. Water reuse issues, technologies and applications has been organised into five parts. Clients in need of top technical work need look no further than hazen and sawyer. Examining the current literature, research, and relevant case studies, presented by a team of international experts, the urban water reuse handbook discusses the pros and cons of water reuse and explores new and alternative methods for obtaining a sustainable water supply. In alignment with lotuss commitment to corporate social responsibility, lotus is partnering with the san francisco public utilities commission sfpuc by participating in its community benefits program. In addition, aecom assisted the sfpuc to identify additional opportunities and regulatory hurdles for a citywide, decentralized water conservation and reuse program. Stanfords domestic water supply has multiple connections to this system. Sfpuc water and wastewater capacity charge sf business. Worthen foundation, a nonprofit sustainability and design research firm based in san francisco, released a preliminary nonpotable water reuse practice guide to help design professionals understand the pros and cons, cost, and regulatory considerations of water reuse systems a final draft is due next year. Developing recycled water in san francisco provides us with a droughtresistant and sustainable water source for uses such as park and golf course irrigation, and toilet flushing, thus conserving valuable drinking water. Based on the authors extensive studies of treatment facilities in urban and rural environments, development of greywater treatment systems, and research of potential environme.
We need to open up our books and show the data and encourage the community. On the progress and promise of water reuse architect. The watereuse association is the only national trade association dedicated solely to advancing laws, regulations, funding and public acceptance for water recycling. As the only ecological system capable of treating black water with a small physical footprint, appropriate to an urban setting, the living machine was the obvious choice. City of san francisco water reuse and living machine. San francisco, ca the sfpuc and its social impact partners, mayor london n. Please check your entries and, if you need further assistance, please call 415 5500.
San francisco public utilities commission storm water. Issues, technologies, and applications equips water wastewater students, engineers, scientists, and professionals with a definitive account of the latest water reclamation, recycling, and reuse theory and practice. The drinking water served by the sfpuc is among the best in the country. The sprawling lawns of golden gate park and two major san francisco golf courses are very thirsty places, and in the coming years, recycled wastewater will satisfy that thirst, thanks to a new. Nonpotable water program how does san francisco collect, treat, and use. This system saves potable water, reduce stress on the wastewater system during heavy rains, and serves as a model for decentralized reuse throughout san francisco. San francisco public utilities commission wikipedia. Paula kehoe is the director of water resources for the san francisco public utilities commission sfpuc. Our membership represents more than 200 communities and more than 60 million people onesixth of the nations population who are developing safe, reliable, locally.
Watereuse increasing safe and reliable water supplies. The national blue ribbon commission was established to craft model state policy and develop resources to demonstrate how onsite nonpotable water systems can help utilities meet one. My account allows you to view and pay your bill and check your water use quickly online. The onsite reuse ordinance helps facilitate the concept of the right water for the right use, says paula kehoe, the director of water resources for the san francisco public utilities commission sfpuc, which provides technical and financial assistance for onsite reuse projects that are undergoing the citys permitting process. Operated by the san francisco public utilities commission. Accelerating the adoption of onsite water reuse in urban water systems paula kehoe is the director of water resources with san francisco public utilities commission sfpuc. This program includes treatment and reuse of rainwater, blackwater, graywater, and sump pump. The tricky business of onsite water treatment and reuse. Domestic water is primarily supplied by the san francisco public utilities commission sfpuc, which provides most of the potable water for the city of san francisco and 28 other agencies in the bay area. To further reduce the already low residential and commercial demand in san francisco, the citys public utilities commission is looking to nontraditional sources such as graywater and blackwater to promote onsite nonpotable water use. An integrated approach to managing the worlds water resources.
The city recently posted a message through nextdoor regarding a san francisco public utilities commission sfpuc water leak located at elm and kains avenues. Welcome to the official page of the san francisco public utilities commission san. In order to successfully avoid the mandatory rationing that is affecting communities across california, san francisco residents and business owners need a. The ebook includes videos, interactives, and media making opportunities.
We are notifying you of expected changes in drinking water quality from the san francisco public utilities commission sfpuc between february 3rd and february 6th, 2020. The design, sizing, and selection of membrane technologiesfor water recycling and reuse applications is discussed in detail. The national blue ribbon commission for onsite nonpotable water systems is comprised of 30 representatives from municipalities, public health agencies, water utilities, and national organizations who are leading the industry in onsite nonpotable water systems. Leaders from both organizations participated in the white house water summit, where more than 150 water. Sign in failure san francisco water power and sewer. Expanding water reusethe use of treated wastewater for beneficial purposes including irrigation, industrial uses, and drinking water augmentationcould significantly increase the nations total available water resources. The san francisco public utilities commission sfpuc, provider of.
The project enables sfpuc to continue to deliver clean drinking water to its customers if a. Fee for increasing the amount of water being provided to or used by your business location. One example is the constructed wetland and rainwater harvesting system located at the sfpuc headquarters building at 525 golden gate avenue. Large water and wastewater utilities pioneered wastewater recyclingusing it for irrigation in dry states. Hetchy regional water system is vulnerable to both drought and earthquakes, but innovative resiliency efforts by the san francisco public utilities commission sfpuc will keep the water flowing. The san francisco public utilities commission is exploring a number of programs to expand its water sources both residentially and commercially. San francisco graywater design manual san francisco public. The leaders innovation forum for technology lift is a multipronged initiative undertaken by the water research foundation wrf and the water environment federation to help bring new water technology to the field quickly and efficiently. The sfpuc loan was the largest in a pool of 43 applicants and is one of only 12.
Paula kehoe is the director of water resources with san francisco public utilities commission sfpuc. The sfpuc partnered with daly city to construct infrastructure to produce and deliver recycled water to irrigate harding park and fleming golf courses. The first part gives an introduction to water reuse which can be easily comprehended even by laypersons. Paula kehoe, director of water resources, san francisco public utilities commission chair, national blue ribbon commission to advance innovation in decentralized nonpotable water systems. Could other states benefit from their lessons learned. March 22, 2016 today, in honor of world water day, the us water alliance and the san francisco public utilities commission sfpuc jointly announced a commitment to accelerate the development of onsite water reuse projects across the country. In 2012, the san francisco public utilities commission sfpuc created a voluntary program for water reclamation, which accumulated 30 reuse projects, according to lohan. We plan to cover various topics on regulatory requirements, emerging technologies, operations and maintenance, and operator certification for tertiary and advanced treatment systems.
Recycled water offers a new water source for nondrinking purposes in san francisco. Creating a framework for decentralized nonpotable water. Why send your laundry water to a wastewater treatment plant when you could use it to water. San francisco public utilities commission storm water management plan preface ownership of the separate storm sewers within the city and county of san francisco city is divided between the port of san francisco for areas along the city waterfront and the san. Since 2012, recycled water produced by the north san mateo county sanitation district, a subsidiary of daly city, has been used to irrigate the golf courses. Report water waste report water leak, water waste and water theft payment locations view payment locations help view frequently asked questions faqs view frequently asked questions green button connect green button thirdparty access registration.
Last spring the san francisco public utilities commission sfpuc urged its 2. Sfpuc also developed a manual and technical assistance pro gram for developers that. This latest release includes consolidation of our ebill portal to reduce paper waste and ensure timely payments each month. Levied when you request a new connection to the water distribution system, or require additional capacity as a result of any addition, improvement, modification or change in use of an existing connection. Other non potable supply development in san francisco including graywater reuse, rainwater harvesting, stormwater capture, and foundation drainage use. The combination of your user id and password does not match our records. San francisco puc selected for major epa water infrastructure loan. Water reuse presents a portfolio of treatment options available to mitigate water quality issues in reclaimed water along. The water bank allows san francisco to deliver water to its customers at a time when it might otherwise have to release water to meet the districts water entitlements san francisco may have a maximum water bank credit of up to 570 taf at any time san francisco has a right to an additional credit of 170 taf, but only if and when. Chair, risk based framework for the development of public health guidance for decentralized nonpotable water systems. Pushing the conservation envelope through the use of. The sfpuc employs a multistep treatment process that removes and kills viruses, including coronaviruses such as covid19, as well as bacteria and other pathogens. We offer unparalleled expertise in process modeling, along with a particular talent for maximizing the use of existing facilities and maintaining the continuous operation of facilities during upgrades andor expansion.
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