Professional Documents
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Planning Process
Compare supplies and demands decadally
2010 to 2060
Overview
Discuss components of Regional Water Plan Discuss context of EPWU strategies Discuss how EPWU strategies fit into bigger state-wide picture (laws and regulations)
Major Components
Provided by TWDB
Demand projections
Groundwater
Hueco Bolson (East of Franklin Mountains) Mesilla Bolson (West of Franklin Mountains)
Groundwater
Hueco Bolson (East of Franklin Mountains) Mesilla Bolson (West of Franklin Mountains)
Conjunctive Use
Under Full River Allocation
Full Diversion Minimum Hueco Bolson Pumping
Conjunctive Use
Under Full River Allocation
Full Diversion Minimum Hueco Bolson Pumping
EPWU Supply
140,000 130,000 120,000 110,000 100,000 Acre-Feet/yr 90,000 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0
5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
27%
31%
16%
40,000
13%
30,000
6%
20,000
8%
10,000
60,000
50,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
3 Scenario
Reclaimed
Hueco
Mesilla
Rio Grande
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2020 to 2060
Future Demands > Current Supply Define Needs Develop Strategies
Additional Local Supplies New Imported Supplies
Reclaimed
Increased by 6,000 AF/yr by 2060
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2040 to 2060
Future Demands > Current Supply + Additional Local Supply Define Needs Develop Strategies
New Imported Supplies
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Dell City No PSB acres El Paso Diablo Farms ~ 29,000 acres Wildhorse ~ 21,000 acres Antelope ~ 25,000 acres
Importation Considerations
Distance (pipeline costs) Water quality (desalination) Current land ownership (PSB vs. non-PSB) Availability (quantity/sustainability)
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Key Questions
Why import groundwater?
Why not increase local supplies further?
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Brief History
1921 First recognition of declining groundwater levels (limits on local groundwater) 1985 Wastewater effluent recharge project 1991 50 year Water Resource Management Plan (Boyle) 1991 Adopted Water Conservation Ordinance
Brief History
1992 Expanded surface water treatment capacity 2004 EPWU completed Hueco Bolson Groundwater Conditions Report 2006 Region E Plan update adopted 2007 EPWU completed KBH Desalination Plant
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Groundwater
Groundwater levels Groundwater quality
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ACE
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Current Conditions
Groundwater Levels
Stabilized in most areas Slight recovery in some areas Slightly declining (again) in Mission Valley
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Well 39 - Airport 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 1950 1960 1970 1980 Year 1990 2000 2010
Chloride (mg/l)
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~ 75%
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Since 1990
Reduction in per capita use Increases in surface water diversions Reduction in groundwater pumping
Since 2004
Evolving understanding of limits of Hueco Bolson
Investments in test hole and well drilling Investments in data collection Investments in model development and application
Regional Water Plan updates in 2006 and 2011 reflect the improved understanding
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Planned use of local supplies increased between 2006 and 2011 Regional Water Plan
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Key Questions
Why import groundwater?
Why not increase local supplies further?
Acronyms
GCD = Groundwater Conservation District GMA = Groundwater Management Area DFC = Desired Future Condition MAG = Modeled Available Groundwater
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HB 1763 (2005)
Regionalized groundwater planning Required joint planning
GCDs within a GMA were required to establish desired future conditions (DFC) by September 1, 2010
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In Addition.
The desired future conditions must provide a balance between
the highest practicable level of groundwater production and the conservation, preservation, protection, recharging, and prevention of waste of groundwater and control of subsidence in the management area.
Included in GCD Management Plans One factor in permitting decisions Replaces Groundwater Availability in Regional Water Plans
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Relevant DFCs
Adopted on August 13, 2010 by GMA 4 Diablo Farms area
Capitan Reef = 50 ft drawdown by 2060 Upper Salt Basin = 50 ft drawdown by 2060
Note that PSB pumping in both areas would represent change in use of current pumping
Contrast to new pumping Would require permits
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Importation Takeaways
Importation more expensive than local supplies Limitations on local supplies may lead to importation at some time in the future
Continue to improve understanding of local supply limitations 2011 plan vs. 2006 plan = 10 year deferral and 50% reduction in amount
Importation Takeaways
By including potential PSB importation projects in Regional Water Plan
GCDs must consider as part of DFC Included in MAG Included in GCD management plan Eligible for financing from TWDB
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Overall Summary
Availability
Limitations on local groundwater supplies were first recognized in 1921 Since 1990, actions and investments have resulted in a diverse portfolio of water resources Conjunctive management provides for availability during drought conditions
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Overall Summary
Development
Expected population growth will result in increased water demands Continued need for infrastructure Continued need for non-traditional local supplies (re-use?) Continued need for data collection and analytical tools
Overall Summary
Management
Local water resources are limited
Physical Institutional Infrastructure
PSB investments have defined and helped overcome these limitations PSB is an active participant in regional water planning
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Questions?
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