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Technical Standard No . FB- L-521 9

FIREBAG PROGRA M
DESIGN OF POTABLE WATER SYSTEM S

SUNCOR ENERGY INC .

CANADA

1 1-Feb-06 Issued for Implementation R. and B. Munro d. uli' rt

Rev Date Document Status Originator Engineer Reviewer Approve r

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REVISION HISTORY
Rev Date Descriptio n
1 1-Feb-06 Issued for Implementation
B 6-Sep-05 Issued for External Squad Chec k
A 3-May-05 Issued for Internal Squad Check
This standard is based on Suncor Energy Inc . Standard No . 1520 Rev . 1 and has
been developed specifically for use on Firebag Projects.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 .0 GENERA L

1 .1 Scop e
1 .2 Definition s
1 .3 Codes and Standard s

2.0 WATER DEMAN D

2.1 Population
2.2 The Average Daily Potable Water Requirement s
2.3 Peak Demand Loa d
2.4 Operating Pressure s

3.0 BASIC DESIGN DATA

3.1 Water Treatment Facility

3.2 Storage Tanks
3.3 Water Distribution Pipelines

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1 .0 GENERAL

1 .1 SCOP E

This standard establishes the general requirements for the design of potable water systems
for the Suncor Energy Inc. Oil Sand Group site .

1 .2 DEFINITIONS

• The "Owner" - means Suncor or its designated representative .

• "Owner 's Engineer" - means the person responsible for the technical integrity of the
Project.

• The "Supplier" - means the entity, erector, fabricator, contractor that supplies the
material or services including all subcontractors .

• "Local Authorities " - means the Governmental Regulatory Authority controlling Laws,
Codes, Rules or Regulations for the design of potable water systems in the Province of
Alberta .

• "Owner's Inspector" - means the person authorized for inspection .

1 .3 CODES AND STANDARD S

1 .3 .1 The materials and design of potable water systems shall conform to all applicable industrial
codes, standards and specifications including those listed below . Each publication shall be
the latest revision and addendum, including supplements, if any .

Alberta Building Code (ABC )

American Water Works Association (AWWA )

AWWA C500 Standard for Metal Seated Gate Valves for Water Supply Service
AWWA C651 Disinfecting Water Main s
AWWA C652 Disinfecting Water Storage Facilitie s
AWWA C703 Standard for Cold-Water Meters , Fire Service Typ e
AWWA C90 0 Standard for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe 4 inch through 12
inch for Water Distributio n
AWWA C901 Polyethylene Pressure Pipe and Tubing 1/2 inch through 3 inch for Water
Service
AWWA C906 Polyethylene Pressure Pipe and Fittings 4 inch through 63 inch for
Water Distributio n
AWWA D100 Welded Steel Tanks for Water Storage
AWWA D102 Coating Steel Water Tank s

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AWWA D103 Factory Coated Bolted Steel Tanks for Water Storag e
AWWA M6 Water Meters - Selection, Installation, Testing and Maintenanc e
AWWA M14 Recommended Practice for Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection
Contro l
AWWA M23 PVC Pipe - Design and Installatio n

Alberta Environmental Protection (AEP), Standard and Guidelines for Municipal Waterworks,
Wastewater and Storm Drainage System s

Alberta Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Act and Regulations

Health Canada, Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality

1 .3 .2 The following Suncor Firebag Program Standards shall also be complied with :

FB-L-5202 Piping Material Specifications

FB-S-5329 Construction of Underground Utilities

FB-S-5331 Design of Sanitary Sewer System s

1 .3 .3 Whenever a conflict exists among the referenced codes, standards and specifications
including this one, the more stringent shall apply unless specifically noted otherwise in the
project documents .

2.0 WATER DEMAND

2.1 POPULATION

2.1 .1 The water supply shall be based on the following populations :

• Number of operating personnel in plants per 24 hours .

• Number of office staff per 24 hours .

• Number of resident personnel in camps and other residential facilities .

2.1 .2 The summarization of the above will determine the total population demand for the potable
water system .

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2.2 THE AVERAGE DAILY POTABLE WATER REQUIREMENTS

The average daily potable water requirements shall be based on the following :

Type of Occupancy Minimum Quantity of Water pe r

Perso n
Plant Operating Staff 60 gal/day
(30 gal per 12-hour shift) (230 litre/day)

Office Staff 12 gal/day (55 litre/day)

Resident Facilities 66 gal/day (300 litre/day)

2 .3 PEAK DEMAND LOA D

2 .3.1 Design shall account for the distribution system peak periods of daily use . The maximum daily
use for domestic water ranges between 1 .5 and 3 times the average daily use, whereas the
maximum hourly use is 2 to 5 times the average annual use .

2 .3 .2 The peak factor for flow design shall be taken as 1 .5 for the water treatment plant, and as 3 for
the water mains, pumps, and distribution systems .

2.4 OPERATING PRESSURE S

Water distribution system shall be designed to handle a normal operating pressure between
50 psig (350 kPag) and 80 psig (550 kPag) . In order to provide adequate service, the
minimum pressure during peak demand design flow shall be 36 psig (250 kPag) .

3 .0 BASIC DESIGN DATA

3.1 WATER TREATMENT FACILIT Y

3.1 .1 The type of water treatment utilized to supply the Suncor Energy Firebag plant and camp
facilities depends largely on the raw water characteristics.

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3.1 .2 The tables below indicate the common impurities found in raw water supplies and the general
type of treatment that can be employed to remove them .

GROUND WATE R

Typical Treatment Hardness Iron/ H2S Bacterial

Magnesium Viru s
Preaeration X X

Filtration with or without X X

chemicals

Ion Exchange X X

Precipitation Softening X X

Chemical Clarification X
& Filtration

Oxidation X X X

Chlorination X X X

SURFACE WATE R

Typical Turbidity Taste & Hardness Colour Iron/ Algae Bacteria l

Treatment Odours Magnesium Virus
Preparation X

Filtration with X X X X X X
or without
chemical s

Ion Exchange X X

Precipitation X X X X X X
Softenin g

Chemical X X X X X
Clarification &
Filtratio n

Oxidation X X X X X

Chlorination X X X X X

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3.1 .3 A commercially available water treatment unit shall be installed to handle the impurities to
ensure the treated water conforms to Alberta Health and Health Canada regulations .

3.1 .4 Should the raw water supply be from wells, they shall be so located as to avoid proximity to
sources of pollution and/or flooding . Wells shall be at least 305 feet (100 metre) upgradient
from septic tanks, drainage fields, cesspools, wastewater stabilization ponds, or underground
fuel storage tanks .

3 .2 STORAGE TANKS

3.2 .1 Water is stored to equalize pumping rates, and to equalize supply and demand over periods of
high consumption . The capacity of the storage tank or tanks should equal one day's average
flow requirement . If possible, the tanks should be located at an elevation to ensure gravity
flow and adequate pressure as outlined in 2 .4.

3.2 .2 The storage tank shall be of steel construction coated and lined per AWWA D100, D101 and
D102 or equivalent CSA standard . The use of alternative tank materials, coating or lining shall
not be permitted without the Owner's approval .

3 .3 WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPELINE S

3.3 .1 Water distribution pipelines shall be PVC and/or High Density Polyethylene piping .

3.3 .2 To prevent freezing and damage due to frost, pipes shall be buried no less than 10 feet
(3 .0 metre) below the grade, measured from the crown of the pipe .

3.3 .3 In cases where 10 feet (3 .0 metre) could not be achieved a shallower depth can be utilized
only if an insulating layer is installed per manufacturer's recommendations .

3.3 .4 There shall be no physical connection between any wastewater system, which may allow the
passage of wastewater into the potable water supply .

3.3 .5 Unless otherwise approved by the AEP, the minimum horizontal separation between a
watermain and a storm or sanitary sewer shall be 8 feet (2 .5 metre) .

3.3 .6 Unusual conditions such as excessive rock, dewatering problems or congestion with other
utilities may prevent the normal required horizontal separation of 8 feet (2 .5 metre) . Under
this condition(s), AEP may approve a lesser separation distance, provided that the crown of
the sewer pipe is at least 2 feet (0 .5 metre) below the watermain invert . Where extreme
conditions prevent the 8 feet (2 .5 metre) separation and vertical separation cannot be
obtained, the sewer shall be constructed of pipe and joint materials that meet the watermain
standards . Under no circumstances shall the horizontal separation be less than 3 .3 feet (1 .0
metre).

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3.3 .7 Under normal conditions, watermains shall cross above sewers with a sufficient vertical
separation to allow for proper bedding and structural support of the water and sewer mains .
Where it is necessary for the watermain to cross below the sewer, the watermain shall be
protected by providing :

• A vertical separation of a least 2 feet (0 .5 metre) from watermain crown to sewer invert

• Structural support of the sewer to prevent excessive joint deflection and settling ; and

• Centering PVC water pipe at the point of crossing so that the joints are equidistant from
the sewer

3.3 .8 Relief valves shall be installed at all the high points of the system . Chambers or pits
containing valves, blow-offs, metres, or other water distribution appurtenances shall not be
directly connected to a storm or sanitary sewer, nor shall blow-offs or air relief valves be
directly connected to any sewer .

3.3 .9 Backflow preventers shall be installed at any location where a connection is made to an
approved waterworks system for the purpose of serving a hamlet , municipal development,
privately owned development , a truckfill station or other waterworks system located outside
the service boundary of the approved waterworks system . Backflow preventers shall be
designed and installed in accordance with AWWA M14 .

3.3 .10 All new or repaired watermains , storage tanks, and appurtenances shall be disinfected
according to the AWWA C651 and AWWA C652 .

3.3 .11 The design and construction of all components of the waterworks system shall conform to the
Suncor Firebag Program Standard FB-S-5329 and the safety provisions of the Alberta
Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations .

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Doc . No.: FB-L-5219 Current Rev .No.: 1 Date : 1-Feb-06

Document Title: DESIGN OF POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS
Issuing Depa rtment : Pipin g Date : 1-Feb-06
To: From :

DESCRIPTION OF CHANG E
(Attach the draft/revised Technical Standard )

• Reasons for Change - Creation of a Firebag Program Technical Standar d

• Revisions :
- Suncor OSG Standard reference changed to Firebag references .
- Modified Table 3 .1 .2.

• Additions :
- Metric units added where appropriate .

• Deletions :

Comments Approval Date

1. Originator
Roger Band y (Also sig TS)tpage of r
Firebag Piping Program Lead

2. Enginee r
Bruce Munro Z~o~ l z/o 2
(Also sign front page of
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3. Reviewe r
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Dave Tullis (Also sign fr nt pa of
Firebag Engineering Manager T ) ~~

4. Approval Authority
Ken Hart (Also sigIft pa of
Firebag Operations Manager ~~ ~

5. Return t o
Rita Lewi s
Jacobs Canada ,
Heritage Square
Attachment - Firebag Projects Standard Number FB -L-5212, Rev.1, Issue Date: 1-Feb-06

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Doc . No.: FB-L-5219 Current Rev .No.: B Date : 6-Sep-05

Document Title : DESIGN OF POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS
Issuing Department: Piping Date : 6-Sep-05
To: From :

DESCRIPTION OF CHANG E
(Attach the draft/revised Technical Standard )

• Reasons for Change - Creation of a Firebag Program Technical Standard

• Revisions :
- Suncor OSG Standard reference changed to Firebag references .
- Modified Table 3 .1 .2.

• Additions:
- Metric units added where appropriate .

• Deletions :

Comments Approval Date

1. Originator
Roger Band y (Also sign ront page of
Firebag Piping Program Lead
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2. Enginee r
Bruce Munro (Also sign r nt page of
Firebag Piping Program TS )

3. Reviewe r
Dave Tulli s (Also sign front page of `
Firebag Engineering Manager S~
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4. Approval Authority
Ken Hart (Also sign front page of
Firebag Operations Manager TS )

5. Return to
Rita Lewi s
Jacobs Canada ,
Heritage Square
Attachment - Draft Procedure No . FB-L-5219 Rev . B Issue Date : 6-Sep-05

Form No . : Rev . : Page:

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