HomeMy WebLinkAboutLUA-04-122CITY OF RENTON, W ASlDNGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 3739
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING THE 2005 WATER SYSTEM PLAN.
WHEREAS, the 2005 Water System Plan ("Plan") was reviewed by the City of Renton
Environmental Review Committee, which issued a Detennination of Non-Significance; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Environmental Determination was made public, and no
comments or appeals were received during the public comment and appeal periods, which ended
November 29, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Plan was presented to the Renton City Council, discussed at a meeting
of the Utilities Committee, and recommended for adoption by the full City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Plan is compatible with the intent of the City's adopted Comprehensive
Plans;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASlDNGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTIONL The above findings are true and correct in all respects.
SECTIONn The 2005 Water System Plan is hereby adopted by the City of
Renton.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 7 th day of February ,2005.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 3739
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 7 th day Of-=-F-=e=b=-ru-..a~r=-.lY;"--___ ----'" 2005.
Kathy K lker-Wheeler, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Lawrence J. Warren, ei ~eyi
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CITY OF RENTON
PLANNING / BUILDING / PUBLIC WORKS
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 24, 2005
To: City Clerk's Office
From: Holly Graber
Subject: Land Use File Closeout
Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City
Clerk's Office.
Project Name: 2005 Update to Water System Plan
LUA (file) Number: LUA04-122, ECF
Cross-References:
AKA's: Water System Plan -2005 Update
Project Manager: Susan Fiala
Acceptance Date: October 18, 2004
Applicant: City of Renton -Water Utility
Owner: City of Renton
Contact: JD Wilson
PID Number:
ERC Decision Date: November 9, 2004
ERC Appeal Date: November 29, 2004
Administrative Approval:
Appeal Period Ends:
Public Hearing Date:
Date Appealed to HEX:
By Whom:
HEX Decision: Date:
Date Appealed to Council:
By Whom:
Council Decision: Date:
Mylar Recording Number:
Project Description: 2005 UPDATE TO CITY OF RENTON WATER SYSTEM PLAN
The Water Utility Division is updating the City of Renton Water System Plan. The plan covers ali
aspects of the City's domestic water supply including, but not limited to: water supply, water
demand, cross-connection, water agreements and water quality standards. Water demands are
projected to 2025. The plan is a planning tool for improving, maintaining and operating the
drinking water system.
Location:
STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF KING}
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
PUBLIC NOTICE
Lori Tedder, being first duly sworn on oath that she is a Legal Advertising
Representative of the
King County Journal
a daily newspaper, which newspaper is a legal newspaper of general
circulation and is now and has been for more than six months prior to the
date of publication hereinafter referred to, published in the English language
continuously as a daily newspaper in King County, Washington. The King
County Journal has been approved as a Legal Newspaper by order of the
Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County.
The notice in the exact form annexed was published in regular issues of the
King County Journal (and not in supplement form) which was regularly
distributed to its subscribers during the below stated period. The annexed
notice, a
Public Notice
was published on Monday, 11115/04
The full amount of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is the sum
of $95.13 at the rate of $15.50 per inch for the first publication and NIA per
inch fouach subsequent insertion.
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NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
COMMITTEE
RENTON, WASHINGTON
The Environmental Review
Committee has issued a
Determination of Non-Significance
for the following project under the
authority of the Renton Municipal
Code.
2005 Update to the City of Renton
Water System Plan
LUA04-122, ECF
Location: City-wide. The Water
Utility Division of the City of
Renton is updating the Water
System Plan adopted in 1998 and
approved in 1999, and complies
with WAC 246-290. The plan
covers the following: existing
drinking water system, land use
in the water service and study
area, projected. water demands,
and sources, long range water
supply plan, policies and criteria,
planned system improvements,
operation and maintenance of the
system, service area and intertie
agreements, Water Conservation
Program, and Drinking Water
Quality Monitoring Plan.
Appeals of the environmental
determination must be filed in writ-
ing on or before 5:00 PM on
November 29, 2004. Appeals must be
filed in writing together with the
required $75.00 application fee with:
Hearing Examiner, City of Renton,
1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA
98055. Appeals to the Examiner are
governed by City of Renton
Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B.
Additional information regarding the
appeal process may be obtained from
the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)
430-6510 .
Published in the King County Journal
November 15,2004. #847512
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Date:
To:
From:
CITY OF RENTON
MEMORANDUM
December 1 , 2004
John D. Wilson, Water Utility Engineering
Susan A. Fiala, Development Services ~
Subject: 2005 Update to the City of Renton Water System Plan
LUA04-122, ECF
This is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee to inform you that the appeal
period has ended for the Environmental Review Committee's (ERG) Determination of Non-
Significance for the above-referenced project.
No appeals were filed on the ERC determination.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 430-7382.
Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor
November 18, 2004
Carla Carlson
Fisheries Department
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
39015 -1720d Avenue SE
Auburn, W A 98092-9763
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. CITY <. ~"? RENTON
. . . . .
. PliinningIBuildingn>ublic Works Department
Gregg Zimmerman P.E., Administrator .
. DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
CITY OF RENTON
. NOV 2·2 2004
RECEUVED
SUBJECT: DRAFT 2005 UPDATE TO CITY OF RENTON WATER SYSTEM PLAN
Dear Ms. Carlson:
Thank you for taking the time to review the Draft 2005 Update to the City of Renton Water System Plan.
Regarding your comments concerning water conservation measures for commercial and industrial users:
The City periodically conducts rates studies that examine, among other factors, water conservation
impacts. In 2006, we will perform another study of the water rates for all customer classes, including
commercial and industrial. The study will again examine base charges and commodity charges,
including use of block rates.
Regarding your comments concerning the Maplewood W~lIs: The Maplewood Wells will be returned to
operation on completion of the water treatment improvements project, which is anticipated in November
of 2005. At that time we will resume monitoring waterlevels in the Cedar River as well as ground water
levels in accordance with the Department of Ecology permits issued for the. wells. Copies of the permits
are included in Appendix C, Water Rights Documents, of the plan. During the operation of the wells
from June 1999 to January 2000, our measu'rements did not indicate any impacts of the wells upon flows
in the Cedar River. We provided the Department of Ecology with a report of water right compliance
monitoring in April 2000. Because the well field was operated for a rdatively short time, we plan on
continuing to collect data for approximately three years after the start-up ofthe new treatment plant
before finalizing the permanent management plan of the well field with the Department of Ecology.
We will provide you with a hard copy of the final version 6f2005Update to the City of Renton Water
System Plan as per your request.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call meat 425-430-7210 or e-mail agafour@ci.renton.wa.us.
Sincerely,
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Abdoul Gafour
Water Utility Engineering Supervisor
cc: Dan Swenson, Department of Ecology
Diane Robertson, R.W. Beck
Lys Hornsby, J.D. Wilson, Susan Fiala, City of Renton
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MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
Fisheries Department
39015 -172nd Avenue SE • Auburn, Washington 98092-9763
Phone: (253) 939-3311 • Fax: (253) 931-0752
November 1,2004
Susan A. Fiala, AICP
. City of Renton
Planning/Building/Public Works Department
1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, Wa. 98055
RE: 2005 Update to City of Renton Water System Plan LUA04-122, ECF
Dear Ms. Fiala
,
DEVELOPMENT PLANNIN CITY OF RENTON
NOV 092004
RECEIVED
Thank you for the opportunity to review the City of Renton's 2005 Update to the Water System Plan. The Tribe has several
concerns with the Plan and DNS that we would like to address.
We believe that the Water System Plan does not adequately address conservation measures for commercial and industrial users.
Among the conservation measures the Plan should address are the potential implementation of an inverted rate structure for
such uses. Detail on other conservation measures that may be applicable to Renton's commercial and industrial users appears
to be lacking.
We understand that the Maplewood Wells will be online sometime in 2005 pending completion of the treatment facility. The
Maplewood Aquifer is in hydraulic continuity with the Cedar River. Well pumping will impact flows of the Cedar River. We
are concerned that the DNS and the Water System Plan failed to discuss the impacts of withdrawals from the Maplewood wells
on flows of the Cedar River.'
Additionally, the priority date of the water rights for the wells are junior to WAC 173-508 which established minimum instream
flows for the Cedar River at Renton. During the last 20 years, these minimum flows are often not met. The impacts of
Maplewood well withdrawals on the Cedar River and measures to ensure the withdrawals are consistent with maintenance of
the minimum instream flows should be addressed.
Please advise us whether the city intends to address these impacts in the context of the Water System Plan and the DNS or in
separate environmental or planning documents. We understand that the City may be developing an operation plan to address
this issue to Ecology. If that is the case, please provide us information on the status of such a plan.
Please provide a hard copy of the 2005 Update to City of Renton Water System Plan to my attention.
SO~~(~ __
Carla Carlson
Water Resources Analyst
Cc: Dan Swenson, Department of Ecology
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
1063 S. Capitol Way, Suite 106 • Olympia, Washington 98501
(Mailing Address) PO Box 48343 • Olympia, Washington 98504-8343 "~G
(360) 586-3065 Fax Number (360) 586-3067 DEVELOPMENT f~t'\1'4
October 29,2004
Ms. Susan Fiala, Senior Planner
City of Renton
1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, W A 98055
In future correspondence please refer to:
Log: 102904-69-KI
Property: City of Renton Water System Plan Update 2005 LUA04-l22
Dear Ms. Fiala:
CITY OF REI .. ' ",1'4
NOV 03200at
RECEiVED
We have reviewed the materials forwarded to our office for the proposed project referenced above. Although this a
planning project, future water installations, improvements, upgrades and other activities that would involve excavation
have the potential to impact the many recorded archaeological resources in downtown Renton and outlying areas. We
do recommend you conduct a professional archaeological surVey of those areas proposed for any excavation associated
with future water projects, including maintenance and upgrades. We also recommend consultation with the concerned
tribes cultural committees and staff regarding cultural resource issues.
If federal funds or permits are involved in future projects, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, as
amended, and its implementing regulations, 36CFR800, must be followed. We would appreciate receiving any
correspondence or comments from concerned tribes or other parties concerning cultural resource issues that you receive
as you consult under the requirements of 36CFR800.4(a)(4).
These comments are based on the information available at the time of this review and on behalf of the State Historic
Preservation Officer. Should additional information become available, our assessment may be revised. Thank you for
the opportunity to comment on this project and we look forward to receiving the survey report.
/
/ Stepheni Kramer
Assistant State Archaeologist
(360) 586-3083
StephenieK@cted.wa.gov
cc: Laura Murphy
Richard Brooks
Cecile Hansen
ADMINISTERED BY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONME'NTAL ACTION
PROJECT NAME: 2005 Update to the City of Renton Water System Plan
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA04-122, ECF
LOCATION: City-wide -Renton Drinking Water Service Area plus -transferred area-
DESCRIPTION: The Water Utility Olvlslon of the City of Renton is updating the Water System Plan
adopted In 1998 and approved In 1999. and complies with WAC-246-290. The plan covers the following:
description of the existing drinking water system, land use in the water service and study area, projected water
demands, water sources, wellhead protection, water rights, long range water supply plan, water quality plan,
policies and criteria, system analysis, planned system Improvements, operation and maintenance of the system,
financial management, service area and Intertie agreements, Cros..coonectlon Control Plan, Water
Conservation Program, Drinking Water Quality MonitOring Plan and standard specificatJons.
THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT
THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE
ENVIRONMENT,
Appeals of the environmental detennlnatlon must be filed In wrltJng on or before 5:00 PM on November 29, 2004.
Appeals must be filed In wrlflng together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of
,Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton. WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton
Municipal Code Section 4-tr 11 O.B. Additional lnfonnatJon regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the
Renton City Clerk's OffIce, (425) 431l-6510.
IF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION IS APPEALED, A PUBLIC HEARING DATE WILL BE
SET AND ALL PARTIES NOTIFIED.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON, DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES DIVISION AT (425) 430-7200.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOllCE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION
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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (PNS)
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POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
PROJECT NAME: 2005 Update to the City of Renton Water System Plan
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA04-122, ECF
LOCATION: City-wide -Renton Drinking Water Service Area plus "transferred area"
DESCRIPTION: The Water Utility Division of the City of Renton is updating the Water System Plan
adopted in 1998 and approved in 1999, and complies with WAC 246-290. The plan covers the following:
description of the existing drinking water system, land use in the water service and study area, projected water
demands, water sources, wellhead protection, water rights, long range water supply plan, water quality plan,
policies and criteria, system analysis, planned system improvements, operation and maintenance of the system,
financial management, service area and intertie agreements, Cross-Connection Control Plan, Water
Conservation Program, Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Plan and standard specifications.
THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT
THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE
ENVIRONMENT.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM on November 29, 2004.
Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of
Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton
Municipal Code Section 4-8-110.B. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the
Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510.
IF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION IS APPEALED, A PUBLIC HEARING DATE WILL BE
SET AND ALL PARTIES NOTIFIED.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON, DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES DIVISION AT (425) 430-7200.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION
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CITY OF RENTON
CURRENT PLANNING DIVISION
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING
On the 10th day of November, 2004, I deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope
containing ERC Determination documents. This information was sent to:
John D. Wilson -City of Renton, Water Utility
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2005 Update to the City of Renton Water System Plan
LUA04-122, ECF
CITY OF RENTON
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 10, 2004
To: John D. Wilson, Water Utility Engineering
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From: Sus~n A. Fiala, Development Services ~
Subject: 2005 Update to the City of Renton Water System Plan
LUA04-122, ECF
This is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERG) and is to inform you
that they have completed their review of the environmental impacts of the above-referenced
project. The Committee, on November 9, 2004, decided that your project will be issued a
Determination of Non-Significance.
ERC has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the
environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW
43.21 C.030(2)(c). This decision was made by the ERC under the authority of Section 4-6-6,
Renton Municipal Code, after review of a completed environmental checklist and other
information, on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM
November 29, 2004. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00
application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA
98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-
110. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City
Clerk's Office, (425)-430-6510.
If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing date will be set and all parties
notified.
If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please call me at 430-7382.
ERG Determination Memo 04·122.doc
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LUA04-122, ECF
template -affidavit of service by mailing
Dept. of Ecology "
Environmental Review Section
PO Box 47703
Olympia, WA 98504-7703
WSDOT Northwest Region"
Attn: Ramin Pazooki
King Area Dev. Serv., MS-240
PO Box 330310
Seattle, WA 98133-9710
US Army Corp. of Engineers"
Seattle District Office
Attn: SEPA Reviewer
PO Box C-3755
Seattle, WA 98124
Jamey Taylor"
Depart. of Natural Resources
PO Box 47015
Olympia, WA 98504-7015
KC Dev. & Environmental Servo
Attn: SEPA Section
900 Oakesdale Ave. SW
Renton, WA 98055-1219
Metro Transit
Senior Environmental Planner
Gary Kriedt
AGENCY (DOE) LETTER MAILING
(ERe DETERMINATIONS)
WDFW -Stewart Reinbold" Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept.
c/o Department of Ecology "
3190 160th Ave SE Attn. SEP A Reviewer
Bellevue, WA 98008 39015 -172nd Avenue SE
Auburn, WA 98092
Duwamish Tribal Office" Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program
4717 W Marginal Way SW "
Seattle, WA 98106-1514 Attn: Ms Melissa Calvert
39015 172nd Avenue SE
Auburn, WA 98092-9763
KC Wastewater Treatment Division" Office of Archaeology & Historic
Environmental Planning Supervisor Preservation"
Ms. Shirley Marroquin Attn: Stephanie Kramer
201 S. Jackson ST, MS KSC-NR-050 PO Box 48343
Seattle, WA 98104-3855 Olympia, WA 98504-8343
City of Newcastle City of Kent
Attn: Mr. Micheal E. Nicholson Attn: Mr. Fred Satterstrom, AICP
Director of Community Development Acting Community Dev. Director
13020 SE 72nd Place 220 Fourth Avenue South
Newcastle, WA 98059 Kent, W A 98032-5895
Puget Sound Energy City of Tukwila
Municipal Liason Manager Steve Lancaster, Responsible Official
Joe Jainga 6300 Southcenter Blvd.
201 South Jackson Street KSC-TR-0431 PO Box 90868, MS: XRD-01W . Tukwila, WA 98188'
Seattle, WA 98104-3856 Bellevue, WA 98009-0868
Seattle Public Utilities
Real Estate Services
Title Examiner
700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900
PO Box 34018
Seattle, WA 98124-4018 -----
Note: If the Notice of Application states that it is an "Optional DNS", the marked agencies and
cities will need to be sent a copy of the checklist, PMT's, and the notice of application. "
Also note, do not mail Jamey Taylor any of the notices she gets hers from the web. Only send
her the ERC Determination paperwork.
. template -affidavit of service by mailing ,. ~ ..
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King County Water District #90
15606 SE 128th Street
Renton, WA 98059-4540
Skyway Water & Sewer District
11909 Renton Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98178
City of Tukwila
Attn: Dept. of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Blvd #100
Tukwila, WA 98188-2544
City of Kent
Attn: Planning Department
220 4th Avenue S
Kent, W A 98032
Maplewood Addition Water Cooperative
c/o Kurt Muller
13020 SE 151 st Street
Renton, WA 98059
Soos Creek Water & Sewer District
14616 SE 192nd Street
PO Box 58039
Renton, WA 98058-1039
Coal Creek Utility District
6801 132nd Place SE
Newcastle, WA 98059-3088
City of Tukwila
Attn: Public Works Department
6300 Southcenter Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98188-2544
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
Attn: Fisheries Department
39015 172nd Street
Auburn, WA 98092
Cedar River Water & Sewer District
18300 SE Lake Youngs Road
PO Box 1040
Maple Valley, WA 98038
City of Newcastle
Attn: City Manager
13020 Newcastle Way
Newcastle, WA 98059
City of Kent
Attn: Public Works Department
220 4th Avenue S
Kent, W A 98032
City of Seattle
Seattle Public Utilities
700 5th Avenue #4900
PO Box 34018
Seattle, W A 98124-4018
Kathy KeoIker-Wheeler, Mayor
November 10, 2004
Washington State
Department of ECOlogy
, Environmental' Review Section
,PO Box 47703 " ,
, ,Olympia, WA 98504~ 7703
CITY 'F RENTON
PlanningIBuilditig/Public Works Department
, Gregg Zimmerman P.E., Administrator
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Subject: Environmental Determinations ... .J..
Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Ehvironmental Determination for the foiiowing project reviewed by
the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on November 9,2004: ' ,
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
PROjECT NAME:
PROJECT NUMBER:
L.0CATIQN:
DESCRIPTION:
2005 Update to the City of Renton Water System Plan
LUA04-122,ECP:'>' " '
-City"wide-'::'Renton DrinkingW~terSeivite A'rea plus ''trarisferred area"
nieWater Utility Division of the City'-of Renton is updating the Water, System
Plan adopted 'in 1995'and approved,in'19~9:and complies with WAG 246-290,
,The plan cqvers the following: descriptionof,the e,xistlng drinking water system,
land use,h, the water serVice arid studywe'C!,projected water qemands,water
sources, wellheadprotectiqn,water rights, lonti nirige water supply plan, water
quality plan;' policle~-a:n~(-criteria, sysleinanalysis, plarinedsystem
-' illlprovements" , Qpera:tiqn -,and mainte,mince of' the system, '"finanCial,"
managemen(serVicErareaandintertie agreements, Cross-Connection Control
Plan, Water C,onservatign Program,Orinking Water Quality Monitoring Plan and
standard speCifi~atlons, '
" Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed iriwriting on or before 5:00 PM
November 29, 2004. Appeals must Defiled in writing together wi,th, the req'uired $75;00applicat!ori fee
with: Hearing Examiner, City. of Renton, 1055 South Gr~dyWay, Rehtbn,WA 98055. Appealsto the
Examiner are governed by City bf' Renton' MuniCipal Code ," SeCtion 4-8~ 110. Additional information
regarding the appeal 'process may be obtained from the Renton'City Clerk's Office,' (425)-430-6510,
-If you have questions, please call me at (425) 430~ 7382
Susan A Fiala'
Senior Planner
, -cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division
WDFW, Stewart Reinbdld
David F. Dietzman, Department of Natural Resources
WSDOT, Northwest Region .
Duwamish Tribal Office
Rod Malcom,Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (Ordinance)
Melissa Calvert, Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program
US Army Corp. of Engineers
Stephanie Kramer, Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation
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CITY OF RENTON
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
APPLICATION NUMBER: LUA04-122, ECF
APPLICANT: City of Renton Water Utility -John D. Wilson
PROJECT NAME: 2005 Update to the City of Renton Water System Plan
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The Water Utility Division of the City of Renton is updating the Water
System Plan adopted in 1998 and approved in 1999, and complies with WAC 246-290. The plan covers the
following: description of the existing drinking water system, land use in the water service and study area,
projected water demands, water sources, wellhead protection, water rights, long range water supply plan, water
quality plan, policies and criteria, system analysis, planned system improvements, operation and maintenance of
the system, financial management, service area and intertie agreements, Cross-Connection Control Plan, Water
Conservation Program, Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Plan and standard specifications.
LOCATION OF PROPOSAL:
LEAD AGENCY:
City-wide -Renton Drinking Water Service Area plus "transfer area"
City of Renton
Department of Planning/Building/Public Works
Development Planning Section
This Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be
involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days.
Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM November 29, 2004.
Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton,
1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code
Section 4-8-110. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's
Office, (425)-430-6510.
PUBLICATION DATE:
DATE OF DECISION:
SIGNATURES:
Gregg Zim
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
NOVEMBER 9, 2004
Departme ning/Building/Public Works
Den~
Community Services Department
Renton Fire Department
DATE
STAFF
REPORT
A. BACKGROUND
City of Renton
Department of Planning / Building / Public Works
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
ERC MEETING DA TE: November 9, 2004
Project Name: 2005 Update to the City of Renton Water System Plan
Project Number: LUA 04-122, ECF
Applicant: City of Renton Water Utility -John D. Wilson
Project Manager: Susan Fiala, AICP
Project Description: The Water Utility Division of the City of Renton is updating the Water
System Plan adopted in 1998 and approved in 1999, and complies with WAC 246-290. The plan covers
the following: description of the existing drinking water system, land use in the water service and study
area, projected water demands, water sources, wellhead protection, water rights, long range water supply
plan, water quality plan, policies and criteria, system analysis, planned system improvements, operation
and maintenance of the system, financial management, service area and intertie agreements, Cross-
Connection Control Plan, Water Conservation Program, Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Plan and
standard specifications.
Water demands are projected to the year 2025. The plan is used as a general planning tool for improving,
maintaining and operating the City of Renton's drinking water system for the next five years. The
improvements will be included as part of the five year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Reservoir
sizing requirements use "saturation" conditions which are estimated to occur about 2040.
The planning area for this plan is the existing water service area, covering approximately 16 square miles,
plus the "transfer area" of the Skyway Coordinated Water System Plan. Service by the City beyond these
areas is not currently contemplated. The Renton water service area has been defined in two coordinated
water system plans. These plans are the East King County Coordinated Water System Plan (October
1989 and addendum, August 1996) and the Skyway Coordinated Water System Plan (November 1988
and update in 1999).
The proposed plan update is a program-level planning document. Project level detail is not addressed.
Project Location: Citywide -Renton Drinking Water Service Area plus "transfer area"
Exist. Bldg. Area gsf: NA Site Area: Citywide
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B. RECOMMENDATION
Sased on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommend that the Responsible
Officials make the following Environmental Determination:
DETERMINA TION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE
XX Issue DNS with 14 day Appeal Period.
C. MITIGA TlON MEASURES
No mitigation measures are recommended.
Advisory Notes to Applicant:
DETERMINA TlON OF
NON -SIGNIFICANCE -MITIGA TED.
Issue DNS-M with 14 day Appeal
Period.
Issue DNS-M with 15 day Comment
Period followed by a 14 day Appeal
Period.
The following notes are supplemental information provided in conjunction with the environmental
determination. Because these notes are provided as information only, they are not subject to the
appeal process for environmental determinations
Not applicable to non-project actions.
D. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
In compliance with RCW 43.21 C. 240, the following project environmental review addresses
only those project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development
standards and environmental regulations.
1. Earth
Impacts: The topography of the water service planning area varies in elevation from 20 feet to 540 feet with
slopes greater than 40 percent within the City's water service planning area. The predominate soils,
according to the Soil Conservation Service, include Alderwood, Beausite-Alderwood, Everett and Oridia-
Seattle-Woodinville Associations.
Implementation of the Water System Plan may require import of fill for either structural fill or aesthetics. An
example of a project which may require fill is the redevelopment of the Boeing Plant where new water mains
would be needed. Fill and grading amounts would be estimated and discussed in separate SEPA review for
each specific project as they are submitted.
The majority of the projects included in the plan would be constructed in road corridors. The applicant
indicates that to prevent erosion all construction projects would be supervised by the Utilities Division to
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assure compliance with erosion control requirements. Impacts to the earth, including but not limited to
erosion control and sedimentation, would be reviewed during project-specific environmental review.
This is a non-project action. Therefore, staff does not recommend any mitigation measures.
Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation is recommended.
Policy Nexus: N/A
2. Water -Surface and Groundwater
Impacts: The Water System Plan does include some proposed improvements that would be constructed
near water bodies, including wetlands, streams and shorelines. At project-level review, the appropriate
permits and studies, including Shoreline Substantial Development permits and Wetland Delineation reports,
would be required for review.
The City of Renton is totally dependent on groundwater for its water supply. It is estimated that the current
sources would meet demands for 20 years or longer. Renton has water rights for approximately 14,800
acre-feet per year; 10,600 gallons per minutes (gpm) and supplemental rights for 4,500 gpm. Additional
supplemental rights for approximately 7,200 gpm are being pursued for Wells 10, 11, 12 and 17 in the
Maplewood wellfield in order to increase the reliability of the City's water supply.
The proposal improves the protection of the water supply for public consumption and is anticipated that
would not result in adverse impacts to water resources.
This is a non-project action. Therefore, staff does not recommend any mitigation measures.
Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation is recommended.
Policy Nexus: N/A
3. Environmental Health
Impacts: The City both chlorinates and fluoridates its water supply. The operation of the treatment plant for
the Maplewood wellfield uses both sodium hydroxide and sulfuric acid. The proposed corrosion control
treatment facilities for the downtown wells and Springbrook Springs will use sodium hydroxide. As part of
the City's safety program and to comply with OSHA regulations, procedures and controls are in place to
prevent any exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals.
This is a non-project action. Therefore, staff does not recommend any mitigation measures.
Mitigation Measures: No further mitigation is recommended.
Policy Nexus: N/A
E. COMMENTS OF REVIEWING DEPARTMENTS
The proposal has been circulated to City Departmental/Divisional Reviewers for their review.
Where applicable, these comments have been incorporated into the text of this report as Mitigation
Measures and/or Notes to Applicant.
X Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File.
Copies of all Review Comments are attached to this report.
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Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination
must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 PM November 29, 2004.
Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required $75.00 application fee with: Hearing Examiner,
City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City
of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be
obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425)-430-6510.
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Chapter 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION
This chapter is an overview of the contents and organization of this water system plan
update, the significant improvements that have been completed since the 1998 Plan,
and the major recommended improvements identified in this Plan. The purpose of this
Plan is to present a list of recommended facility improvements and policy criteria to
be used to construct and maintain a potable municipal water supply system that is
"adequate, safe and reliable." This plan is an update of the Water Plan adopted in
1998 and approved in 1999, and complies with WAC 246-290. It is based on current
City policy and on regulations and laws adopted by federal and state government and
the Renton City Council.
1.1 Planning for Growth
The City's service area popUlation and land use trends are major factors affecting
water system planning. The service area boundaries have been established through
City policy, agreements with adjacent purveyors, and regional GMA planning. The
City's service area boundaries will not change without annexation and any areas that
are annexed by Renton will most likely continue to be supplied by the existing water
supply systems in those annexed areas.
The City continues to experience steady growth within its water system as shown on
the figure below. During the past six years similar growth has occurred for residential
and non-residential customers within Renton, with average annual increases between 2
and 3 percent.
Metered Connections
16,000
15,000
14.000
13,000
12,000
11,000
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The City has sufficient annual water rights to meet its projected 20-year (2025) annual
water requirements. The sources of supply will also be marginally able to meet the
projected 2025 peak day demands. The estimated existing and 20-year peak hour
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demands exceed the City's instantaneous water rights. The City's storage is sufficient
to supplement its sources of supply during existing and 2025 peak hour demand
periods. However, additional storage or supply in the 196 Zone would help support
the peak hour demands in the future.
One exception to the City's ability to meet its average and peak day demands is if the
highest level of redevelopment proposed in the Boeing Plant area were to occur. The
City might have difficulty meeting demands within the next 20 years if additional
conservation, (lower average per customer water use) does not occur. If conservation
continues to bring average customer water use down, then this high level of
redevelopment would not present a challenge to meeting demands until some time
between 2025 and buildout. This high level of growth is one of several alternatives
for redevelopment in the Boeing area. In the unlikely event that this level of growth
was to occur, the City has several options for meeting future demands, which is
discussed in Chapter 7 of this Plan.
The City does not anticipate applying for any new water rights or changes to its
existing water rights. In 1997 the City had applied for a change of place for several of
its water rights, but since then it has withdrawn those applications. The City's
forecasted water rights are the same as its existing water rights. The City does
however plan to pursue new interties with adjacent water purveyors. Currently the
City is pursuing an intertie with Skyway Water and Sewer District. If it is accepted it
would be installed within the next six years.
1.2 Existing System
Renton faces significant challenges operating and maintaining its water system. It
must protect susceptible sources of supply from contamination, while maintaining a
cost effective, independent supply. It must maintain facilities that provide adequate
service to its customers while meeting the City's service criteria and policies, as well
as state and federal regulations. Renton's water system is expensive to operate and
maintenance intensive since pumping is required to move water anywhere in the
system. Despite these challenges, the existing water system is very well maintained
and provides a high level of service.
However, some system deficiencies do exist, such as storage and booster pump station
capacity. Existing deficiencies will be resolved through the water system's capital
improvement program (CIP) and through a phased construction schedule. Additional
emergency power capabilities at its existing booster pump stations will be considered
where applicable.
In addition to storage and pump station improvements, additional system redundancy
and water quality is being addressed through the Maplewood Treatment Plant. The
Maplewood Water Treatment Improvements project is scheduled to be completed in
June 2005. The project addresses several water quality issues with the Maplewood
well field that had limited its use.
All of the City's facilities are replaced or upgraded as needed to comply with
regulatory changes or as components wear out. Renton's ongoing pipe replacement
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION
program targets replacement of aging steel and asbestos cement, as well as undersized
water mains.
1.3 Future System
The City plans on using a combination of conservation and storage to meet peak
demands in the future. The conservation program will eventually need to include a
rate structure that provides more incentives for conservation during the summer
months.
As part of its CIP the City is planning to build several new storage facilities and
upgrade some of its existing storage facilities to provide additional storage. Planned
storage in the 565, 196,435, and 320 zones will be phased during the next 20 years. It
is recommended that the City maintain its existing interties and emergency supply
agreements with other utilities, and pursue new interties.
Renton will continue to supply all customers located within its service area boundaries
and will control and administer all municipal services within the service area.
1.4 Improvements
The City will prepare for and authorize a CIP program to perform the work listed in
the Capital Improvement Plan. The major improvements anticipated within the next
20 years include:
• Additional emergency power capacity
• Additional booster station capacity
• Additional storage capacity
Additional unspecified improvements include: replacement of worn facilities, studies
to assure future water supply, studies to anticipate treatment requirements, studies to
minimize operating costs, and construction of water mains to serve new customers and
to provide adequate fire protection to existing customers. The required capital
improvements and stricter regulatory standards will require Renton to raise its water
rates.
Renton's water quality and water supply are influenced by the Cedar River. The
management of the river is being supervised by the Cedar River Basin Council.
Renton will continue to participate in the basin management program.
The character of development in the City is changing, and with it the available funding
mechanisms for water system improvements. The City is now beginning to redevelop
areas that have previously had other land uses. This opens the door for low-interest
public loans. The loan program is currently being used to its maximum potential by
the City to minimize the need for rate increases.
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1.5 How to Use This Plan
Chapter 2, Water System Description, provides a general overview of the City's
water service area, briefly describing the service area characteristics, zoning, land use,
neighboring jurisdictions, related plans, service area agreements, and general service
policies.
Chapter 3, Existing System, is a detailed description of the physical facilities of the
system. It includes historical information on various facilities including references to
project and contract file numbers. It also describes the capacity information for wells,
storage facilities, booster pump stations, and interties. The pressure reducing valve
(PRV) stations are listed with information on pressure zones served and valve sizes.
The pipe inventory is provided with length of pipe in terms of size, material, age, and
pressure zone. System maps and the system hydraulic profile are located in Appendix
F.
Chapter 4, Planning Data and Water Demand Forecasts, includes population and
demographic trends, historical and existing water use, water demand forecasts,
equivalent residential units, and the impacts of redevelopment of the Boeing Plant
properties on demands.
Chapter 5, Conservation Program, describes the conservation program requirements,
reported data, the elements of the City'S conservation program, conservation activities
selected for implementation, funding for the conservation program, and target water-
saving projections.
Chapter 6, Policies, Criteria and Standards, covers the City'S policies and criteria for
supply, service, finance, facilities, and organization. The chapter also describes the
City's project review procedures, policies, and requirements for outside parties (e.g.,
developers) and construction certification and follow-up procedures. The applicable
City municipal code is in Appendix D. The City'S standard specifications and details
are in Appendix O.
Chapter 7, Water Supply, Water Rights and Water Quality, addresses the City'S water
resources, condition, and capacity; the City's water rights, interties, the water quality
plan, water treatment, state and federal regulatory requirements; a summary of the
wellhead protection program, system reliability, long-range water supply planning,
and recommended water supply improvements. Copies of the City's water rights
documents are contained in Appendix C. The Drinking Water Quality Monitoring
Program is in Appendix L. The Wellhead Protection Plan is in Appendix Q.
Chapter 8, Water System Analysis, evaluates the present and future adequacy of the
system including storage, distribution, and transmission with regard to average day,
peak day, peak hour, and fire flow demands.
Chapter 9, Operations and Maintenance, describes the management of the water
utility, operator certification, system operation and control, comprehensive
monitoring, a summary of the emergency response program, safety procedures,
customer complaint response program, record keeping and reporting, and O&M
improvements. The Cross Connection Control Plan is contained in Appendix G.
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Chapter 10, Capital Improvement Program, provides a summary of the six-year
capital improvement program; planned future capital projects (beyond the six-year
CIP planning cycle), and cost estimating methodology.
Chapter 11, Financial Program, is a description of the water utility's financial
condition and contains a projection of financial results through 2015. It contains
historical financial performance, available funding sources, and the water utility
financial plan including projected water rates.
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City of Renton Department of Planning / Building / Public Works
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 1, 2004
APPLICATION NO: LUA04-122, ECF
APPLICANT: Cit of Renton
PROJECT TITLE: 2005 U date to Water S stem Plan
SITE AREA: N/A BUILDING AREA ross: N/A
LOCATION: Citywide I WORK ORDER NO: 77325
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The Water Utility Division is updating the City of Renton Water System Plan. The plan covers all
aspects of the City's domestic water supply including, but not limited to: water supply, water demand, cross-connection, water
agreements and water quality standards. Water demands are projected to 2025. The plan is a planning tool for improving, maintaining
and operating the drinking water system._ .".. ,.,,-.-..:,'
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS
Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More
Environment Minor Major Information
Impacts Impacts Necessary
Environment Minor Major Information
Impacts Impacts Necessary
Earth Housing
Air Aesthetics
Water Light/Glare
Plants Recreation
Land/Shoreline Use Utilities
Animals Trans/JOrtation
Environmental Health Public Services
Energy/ Historic/Cultural
Natural Resources Preservation
Airport Environment
10,000 Feet
14,000 Feet
B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS
C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS
We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or
areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal.
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Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date
City of Renton Department of Planning / Building / Public Works
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: PtM ~e..v·I~
APPLICATION NO: LUA04-122, ECF
APPLICANT: City of Renton
PROJECT TITLE: 2005 Update to Water System Plan
SITE AREA: NJA
COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 1, 2004
DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 18,2004
PROJECT MANAGER: Susan Fiala
PLAN REVIEW: Mike Dotson
Bl.)lLDING AREA (gross): N/A '0 ~-~. . -: .. _.. 0 \ <: LOCATION: Cilywide WORK ORDER NO: 77325 ;Y_, .
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The Water Utility Division is updating the City of Renton Water System Plan. The PII&:cov~rs all
aspects of the City's domestic water supply including, but not limited to: water supply, water demand, cross-connection, water
agreements and water quality standards. Water demands are projected to 2025. The plan is a planning tool for improving, maintaining
and operating the drinking water system. -'.' .. 0,,'-
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS
Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More
Environment Minor Major Information
Impacts Impacts Necessary
Environment Minor Major Information
Impacts Impacts Necessary
Earth Housing
Air Aesthetics
Water Light/Glare
Plants Recreation
Land/Shoreline Use Utilities
Animals Transportation
Environmental Health Public Services
Energyl HistoridCultural
Natural Resources Preservation
Airport Environment
10,000 Feet
14,000 Feet
B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS
C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS
We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or
areas where addition . 0 ation is needed to properly assess this proposal.
City of Renton Department of Planning / Building / Public Works
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: Fire-COMMENTS DUE: ~OVFI\II~~~ rh 4P~'l! re ~
APPLICATION NO: LUA04-122, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: )C'rb~~. ~U \!J LS
APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT MANAGER: \~ ~ n Fiala
PROJECT TITLE: 2005 UJldate to Water System Plan PLAN REVIEW: Mike [ 'b s\>~ OCT ~ 8 lUULt-t..::,..I
SITE AREA: N/A BUILDING AREAJgros : N/A
CITY 01-t\t~~ '':':
LOCATION: Citywide WORK ORDER NO: 77 ~25 FIRE OEPARTf-,lENT
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The Water Utility Division is updating the City of Renton Water System Plan. The plan covers all
aspects of the City's domestic water supply including, but not limited to: water supply, water demand;cross-connection, water
agreements and water quality standards. Water demands are projected to 2025. The plan is a planning tool for improving, maintaining
and operating the .drinking water system.. .. . ..... ; ..... ,..;c. •. -:.'
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS
Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More
Environment Minor Major Information
Impacts Impacts Necessary
Environment Minor Major Information
Impacts Impacts Necessary
Earth Housing
Air Aesthetics
Water Light/Glare
Plants Recreation
Land/Shoreline Use Utilities
Animals Transportation
Environmental Health Public Services
Energy! Historic/Cultural
Natural Resources Preservation
Airport Environment
10,000 Feet
14,000 Feet
B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS
C.
We have reviewed this pplication with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or
areas where additiona mformation is ne d to properly assess this proposal.
Signature of Date f
City of Renton Department of Planning / Building / Public Works
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: y rTI...nsrxx ~f\ 'C}(\ COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 1, 2004 r •
APPLICATION NO: LUA04-122, ECF
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DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 18,2004 1 L (; L! \: l. ~
APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT MANAGER: Susan Fiala
PROJECT TITLE: 2005 Update to Water System Plan PLAN REVIEW: Mike Dotson
SITE AREA: N/A BLJILDING AREA (gross): N/A L::JILUINli LJIVISIO::
LOCATION: Citywide I WORK ORDER NO: 77325
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The Water Utility Division is updating the City of Renton Water System Plan. The plan covers all
aspects of the City's domestic water supply including, but not limited to: water supply, water demand, cross-connection, water
agreements and water quality standards. Water demands are projected to 2025. The plan is a planning tool for improving, maintaining
and operating the drinking water system. . .
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS
Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More
Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information
Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary
Earth Housing
Air Aesthetics
Water Light/Glare
Plants Recreation
Land/Shoreline Use Utilities
Animals Transportation
Environmental Health Public Services
Energy/ HistoridCultural
Natural Resources Preservation
Airport Environment
10,000 Feet
14,000 Feet
8. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS
C. CODE-RELA TED COMMENTS
We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or
areas where additional . tion is needed to properly assess this proposal.
Date
City of Renton Department of Planning / Building / Public Works
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: 5lJ.Y.fe.ce/ W~~1er COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER.1, 2004
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APPLICATION NO: LUA04-122, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 18, 2004
APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT MANAGER: Susan Fiala {i L t'L t ,"
PROJECT TITLE: 2005 Update to Water System Plan PLAN REVIEW: Mike Dotson
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SITE AREA:. N/A BUILDING AREA (gross): N/A 1'"\, •.
LOCATION: Citywide I WORK ORDER NO: 77325
"--"LOIN G DIVIS/:;_,
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The Water Utility Division is updating the City of Renton Water System Plan. The plan covers all
aspects of the City's domestic water supply including, but not limited to: water supply, water demand, cross-connection, water
agreements and water quality standards. Water demands are projected to 2025. The plan is a planning tool for improving, maintaining
" and operating the drinking water system. .-: .' -'. .. ,._.,::_~::>-:.~ . .
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS
Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More
Environment Minor Major Information
Impacts Impacts Necessary
Environment Minor Major Information
Impacts Impacts Necessary
Earth Housinq
Air Aesthetics
Water LiqhtlGlare
Plants Recreation
Land/Shoreline Use Utilities
Animals Transportation
Environmental Health Public Services
Energy/ Historic/Cultural
Natural Resources Preservation
Airport Environment
10,000 Feet
14,000 Feet
B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS
C. CODE-RELA TED COMMENTS
We have reviewed thi application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or
areas where add' . nal formation is needed to properly assess this proposal.
Date .
City of Rerl"Jn Department of Planning / Building / Public 11\1"" .~s
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: flWllS COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 1, 2004
APPLICATION NO: LUA04-122, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 18,2004
APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT MANAGER: Susan Fiala
PROJECT TITLE: 2005 Update to Water System Plan PLAN REVIEW: Mike Dotson
SITE AREA: N/A BUILDING AREA (gross): N/A
LOCATION: Citywide WORK ORDER NO: 77325
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The Water Utility Division is updating the City of Renton Water System Plan. The plan covers all
aspects of the City's domestic water supply including, but not limited to: water supply, water demand, cross-connection, water
agreements and water quality standards. Water demands are projected to 2025. The plan is a planning tool for improving, maintaining
and operating the drinking water system. .
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS
Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More
Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information
Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary
Earth Housing
Air Aesthetics
Water Light/Glare
Plants Recreation
Land/Shoreline Use Utilities
Animals Transportation
Environmental Health Public Services
Energy/ Historic/Cultural
Natural Resources Preservation
Airport Environment
10,000 Feet
14,000 Feet
B. POLICY-RELA TED COMMENTS ~ ~ ;U)~r:u:/S ~ ;fh;t&,
We have reviewed this application
areas wh e additional informati
ith particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or
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City of Renton Department of Planning / Building / Public Works
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET
REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: &ns-\-ruGhe:t""\ COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 1, 2004
APPLICATION NO: LUA04-122, ECF DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 18, 2004
APPLICANT: City of Renton PROJECT MANAGER: Susan Fiala f; tr\.rit;~·: r
PROJECT TITLE: 2005 Update to Water System Plan PLAN REVIEW: Mike Dotson
SITE AREA: N/A BUILDING AREA (gross): N/A
LOCATION: Citywide I WORK ORDER NO: 77325 BUILDING DIVISIOI\I
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The Water Utility Division is updating the City of Renton Water System Plan. The plan covers all
aspects of the City's domestic water supply including, but not limited to: water supply, water demand, cross-connection, water
agreements and water quality standards. Water demands are projected to 2025. The plan is a planning tool for improving, maintaining
and operating the drinking water system. "
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS
Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More
Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information
Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary
Earth Housing
Air Aesthetics
Water Light/Glare
Plants Recreation
LandlShoreline Use Utilities
Animals Transportation
Environmental Health Public Services
Energyl Historic/Cultural
Natural Resources Preservation
Airport Environment
10,000 Feet
14,000 Feet
B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS
C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS
We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or
areas wh re additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal.
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Agencies See Attached
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template -affidavit of service by mailing
Dept. of Ecology •
Environmental Review Section
PO Box 47703
Olympia, WA 98504-7703
WSDOT Northwest Region •
Attn: Ramin Pazooki
King Area Dev. Serv., MS-240
PO Box 330310
Seattle, WA 98133-9710
US Army Corp. of Engineers *
Seattle District Office
Attn: SEPA Reviewer
PO Box C-3755
Seattle, WA 98124
Jamey Taylor *
Depart. of Natural Resources
PO Box 47015
Olympia, WA 98504-7015
KC Dev. & Environmental Servo
Attn: SEPA Section
900 Oakesdale Ave. SW
Renton, WA 98055-1219
Metro Transit
Senior Environmental Planner
Gary Kriedt
AGENCY (DOE) LETTER MAILING
(ERe DETERMINATIONS)
WDFW -Stewart Reinbold· Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Fisheries Dept.
clo Department of Ecology .
3190 160th Ave SE Attn. SEPA Reviewer
Bellevue, WA 98008 39015 _172nd Avenue SE
Auburn, WA 98092
Duwamish Tribal Office· Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program
4717 W Marginal Way SW .
Seattle, WA 98106-1514 Attn: Ms Melissa Calvert
39015 172nd Avenue SE
Auburn, WA 98092-9763
KC Wastewater Treatment Division * Office of Archaeology & Historic
Environmental Planning Supervisor Preservation*
Ms. Shirley Marroquin Attn: Stephanie Kramer
201 S. Jackson ST, MS KSC-NR-050 PO Box 48343
Seattle, WA 98104-3855 Olympia, WA 98504-8343
City of Newcastle City of Kent
Attn: Mr. Micheal E. Nicholson Attn: Mr. Fred Satterstrom, AICP
Director of Community Development Acting Community Dev. Director
13020 SE 72nd Place ,220 Fourth Avenue South
Newcastle, WA 98059 :Kent; WA 98032-5895
Puget Sound Energy City of Tukwila
Municipal Liason Manager Steve L!'Incaster, Responsible Official
Joe Jainga 6300 SOl.ithcenter Blvd:
201 South Jackson Street KSC-TR-0431 PO Box 90868, MS: XRD-01W Tukwila,WA 98188·
Seattle, WA 98104-3856 Bellevue, WA 98009-0868
Seattle Public Utilities
Real Estate Services
Title Examiner
700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900
PO Box 34018
Seattle, WA 98124-4018 --------------
Note: If the Notice of Application states that it is an "Optional DNS", the marked agencies and
cities will need to be sent a copy of the checklist, PMT's, and the notice of application. *
Also note, do not mail Jamey Taylor any of the notices she gets hers from the web. Only send
her the ERC Determination paperwork.
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King County Water District #90
15606 SE 128th Street
Renton, WA 98059-4540
Skyway Water & Sewer District
11909 Renton Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98178
City of Tukwila
Attn: Dept. of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Blvd #100
Tukwila, WA 98188-2544
City of Kent
Attn: Planning Department
220 4th Avenue S
Kent, WA 98032
Maplewood Addition Water Cooperative
c/o Kurt Muller
13020 SE 151 5t Street
Renton, WA 98059
Soos Creek Water & Sewer District
14616 SE 192"d Street
PO Box 58039
Renton, WA 98058-1039
Coal Creek Utility District
6801 132"d Place SE
Newcastle, WA 98059-3088
City of Tukwila
Attn: Public Works Department
6300 South center Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98188-2544
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
Attn: Fisheries Department
39015 172"d Street
Auburn, WA 98092
Cedar River Water & Sewer District
18300 SE Lake Youngs Road
PO Box 1040
Maple Valley, W A 98038
City of Newcastle
Attn: City Manager
13020 Newcastle Way
Newcastle, WA 98059
City of Kent
Attn: Public Works Department
220 4th Avenue S
Kent, W A 98032
City of Seattle
Seattle Public Utilities
700 5th Avenue #4900
PO Box 34018
Seattle, W A 98124-4018
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
DATE: October 18, 2004
LAND USE NUMBER: LUA 04-122, ECF
PROJECT NAME: 2005 Update to the City of Renton Water System Plan
•
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Water Utility DIvision is updating the City of Aenton Water System Plan. The
plan covers all aspects of the City's domestlc water supply including. but not limited to: water supply, water demand,
cross-connection, water agreements and water quality standards. Water demands are projected to 2025. The plan is a
planning tool for improving, maintaIning and operating the drinking water system.
PROJECT LOCATION: City-Wide
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON·SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined
that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the
RCW 43.21C.l10, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued.
Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no
comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-SIgnificance (DNS). A 14-day appeal period
wiIJ follow the issuance of the DNS.
DATE OF APPLICATION: October 8, 2004
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: October 18, 2004
APPLICANTIPROJECT CONTACT PERSON: City 01 Renton, Water Utility -John D. WilBon; Tel: (425) 430-7295,
Email: JwllsonOcl.renton.wa.us
Permltsl Review Requested:
Location where application may
be revIewed:
Environmental (SEPA) Review
Planning/Building/Public Works Department, Development Services Division.
Sixth Floor Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 96055
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Susan Fiala Senior Planner Development Services
Division 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98055 by 5:00 PM on November 1 2004. If you have questions about this
proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and'receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager.
Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on
this project.
CONTACT PERSON: Susan Fiala, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7382
PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION
If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete
this form and relum to: Ci1y of Renton, Development Planning, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renlon, WA 98055.
File NoJName: LUA04-122, ECF 12005 Update to the City of Renton Water System Plan
NAME: ________________________________________________ _
MAILING ADDRESS: _____________________________________ _
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AND PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF
NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
DATE: October 18, 2004
LAND USE NUMBER: LUA 04-122, ECF
PROJECT NAME: 2005 Update to the City of Renton Water System Plan
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Water Utility Division is updating the City of Renton Water System Plan. The
plan covers all aspects of the City's domestic water supply including, but not limited to: water supply, water demand,
cross-connection, water agreements and water quality standards. Water demands are projected to 2025. The plan is a
planning tool for improving, maintaining and operating the drinking water system.
PROJECT LOCATION: City-Wide
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS): As the Lead Agency, the City of Renton has determined
that significant environmental impacts are unlikely to result from the proposed project. Therefore, as permitted under the
RCW 43.21 C.11 0, the City of Renton is using the Optional DNS process to give notice that a DNS is likely to be issued.
Comment periods for the project and the proposed DNS are integrated into a single comment period. There will be no
comment period following the issuance of the Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). A 14-day appeal period
will follow the issuance of the DNS.
DATE OF APPLICATION: October 8, 2004
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: October 18, 2004
APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: City of Renton, Water Utility -John D. Wilson; Tel: (425) 430-7295,
Email: jwilson@cl.renton.wa.us
Permits! Review Requested:
Location where application may
be reviewed:
Environmental (SEPA) Review
Planning/Building/Public Works Department, Development Services Division,
Sixth Floor Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055
Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Susan Fiala. Senior Planner. Development Services
Division. 1055 South Grady Way. Renton. WA 98055. by 5:00 PM on November 1, 2004. If you have questions about this
proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and'receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager.
Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on
this project.
CONTACT PERSON: Susan Fiala, Senior Planner; Tel: (425) 430-7382
I PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION I
If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete
this form and return to: City of Renton, Development Planning, 1055 So. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055.
File NoJName: LUA04-122, ECF / 2005 Update to the City of Renton Water System Plan
NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS: _______________________ _
TELEPHONE NO.: ________ _
Date:
To:
From:
CITY OF RENTON
MEMORANDUM
October 18, 2004
John D. Wilson, Water Utility Engineering
Susan A. Fiala, Development services~
Subject: 2005 Update to the City of Renton Water System Plan
LUA04-122, ECF
The Development Planning Section of the City of Renton has determined that the
subject application is complete according to submittal requirements and, therefore, is
accepted for review.
It is tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Environmental Review Committee on
November 9, 2004. Prior to that review, you will be notified if any additional information
is required to continue processing your application.
Please contact me, at 430-7382 if you have any questions.
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UEVEI. City of Renton CIf:MEN/p OFA~M~NIN(
OCT .. 8 2004
RECEIVED
LAND USE PERMIT
MASTER APPLICATION
PROPERTY OWNER(S) PROJECT INFORMATION
NAME: City of Renton PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: 2005 Update to
the City of Renton Water System Plan
ADDRESS: 1055 Grady Way
PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: City of
Renton Drinking Water Service Area
CITY: Renton ZIP: WA
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 425-430-7210 KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): N/A
APPLICANT (if other than owner)
NAME: EXISTING LAND USE(S): See City of Renton Comprehensive
Plan
COMPANY (if applicable): PROPOSED LAND USE(S): See City of Renton
Comprehensive Plan
ADDRESS: EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION:
See City of Renton Comprehensive Plan
CITY: ZIP: PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION
(if applicable): N/A
TELEPHONE NUMBER
EXISTING ZONING: All
CONTACT PERSON PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): All
NAME: John D. Wilson, P.E. SITE AREA (in square feet): N/A
COMPANY (if applicable): City of Renton, Water
Utility Engineering Section
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED
FOR SUBDIVISIONS OR PRIVATE STREETS SERVING
THREE LOTS OR MORE (if applicable): N/A
ADDRESS: 1055 S. Grady Way
PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET
CITY: Renton ZIP: 98055 ACRE (if applicable): N/A
NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable): N/A
TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS:
425-430-7295; jwilson@ci.renton.wa.us NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): N/A
Q:web/pw/devserv/forms/planning/masterapp.doc 10/08/04
PRQ",';:CT INFORMATION (continu,-J) .-____ L-________ ~ ______________________ _.
NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): PROJECT VALUE: N/A .
N/A
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A
IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF
ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE
SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): N/A
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): N/A 0 AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA ONE
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL 0 AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA TWO
BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A
0 FLOOD HAZARD AREA sq. ft.
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): N/A 0 GEOLOGIC HAZARD sq. ft.
NET FLOOR AREA OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if 0 HABITAT CONSERVATION sq. ft.
applicable): N/A 0 SHORELINE STREAMS AND LAKES sq. ft.
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE
NEW PROJECT (if applicable): N/A 0 WETLANDS sq. ft.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
(Attach legal description on separate sheet with the following information included)
SITUATE IN THE QUARTER OF SECTION _, TOWNSHIP _, RANGE_, IN THE CITY
OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. City of Renton Drinking Water Service Area
TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES
List all land use applications being applied for:
1. SEPA -Environmental Review of Plan 3.
2. 4.
Staff will calculate applicable fees and postage: $
AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP
I, (Print Name/s) John D. Wilson , declare that I am (please check one) _ the current owner of the property involved in this application or ~ the
authorized representative to act for a corporation (please attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained
and the information herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
(Signature of Owner/Representative)
Q:web/pw/devserv/forms/planning/masterapp.doc
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that John D. Wilson signed this
instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and
purposes mentioned in the instrument.
Notary Public in and for t
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Notary (Print) I 'C-IC~ ~ )
My appointment expires: I c:::::, I ~ ~ ( ~ 7
10/08/04
2005 Update to City of Renton Water System Plan
The Plan is available for viewing and downloading at the following locations:
For City of Renton review staff the plan is available on the City's computer network at:
Piazza on 'Central\Sys2'\ 2005 Water System Plan -October 2004 Draft
For outside agencies and public:
https:llprojectpoint.buzzsaw.comlRenton
Contact J.D. Wilson for access and instructions to the site.
Phone: 425-430-7295
e-mail: jwilson@ci.renton.wa.us
. CDs containing the plan, as well as hard copies of specific items, can be requested from Mr.
Wilson.
Note to City of Renton Development Services staff;
As part of the SEP A Notice of Application and DSN please distribute Chapter 1 of the plan to the
agencies listed below with the following message:
"Enclosed is a copy of Chapter 1, Executive Summary and Introduction, of the Agency Review
Draft of the 2005 Update to the City of Renton Water System Plan. The City is proceeding
through the SEP A process and asks that any comments be returned by the close of the comment
period, "
"Should you have any questions regarding this notification please contact _______ _
If you require a copy of the plan please contact J.D. Wilson at 425-430-7295 or
jwilson@ci.renton.wa.us "
Agencies:
King County Water District No. 90 Soos Creek Water & Sewer District
15606 Southeast 128th Street 14616 SE 192nd Street
Renton, W A 98059-4540 POBox 58039
Renton~ WA 98058-1039
Cedar River Water and Sewer District Skyway Water & Sewer District
18300 SE Lake Y'bungs Road 11909 Renton Ave S
PO Box 1040 Seattle, W A 98178
Maple Valley, WA 98038 ~
Coal Creek Utility District City of Newcastle
6801 -132nd Place SE Attn: City Manager
Newcastle, W A 98059-3088 13020 Newcastle Way
Newcastle, W A 98059
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City of Tukwila City of Tukwila
Attn: Department of Community Development Attn: Public Works Department
Suite 100 6300 Southcenter Blvd
6300 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, W A 98188-2544
Tukwila, W A 98188-2544
City of Kent City of Kent
Attn: Public Works Department Attn: Planning Services
220 Fourth Avenue South 220 Fourth A venue South
Kent, W A 98032 Kent, W A 98032
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe City of Seattle
Attn: Fisheries Department Seattle Public Utilities
39015 -172nd Street 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4900
Auburn, WA 98092 POBox 34018
Seattle, W A 98124-4018
Maplewood Addition Water Cooperative
c/o: Kurt Muller
13020 SE 151s! Street
Renton, W A 98059
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PROPOASAL SUMMARY
2005 UPDATE TO THE CITY OF RENTON WATER SYSTEM PLAN
(A.K.A. 2005 CITY OF RENTON WATER SYSTEM PLAN)
This is an update of the City of Renton Water System Plan. The plan covers the following:
description of the existing drinking water system, land use in the water service and study area,
projected water demands, water sources, wellhead protection, water rights, long range water supply
plan, water quality plan, policies and criteria, system analysis, planned system improvements,
operation and maintenance of the system, financial management, SEP A checklist, service area and .
intertie agreements, Cross-Connection Control Plan, Water Conservation Program, Drinking Water
Quality Monitoring Plan and Standard Specifications. Water demands are projected to the year 2025.
The plan i s u sed a sag eneral planning tool for improving, maintaining, a nd operating the City of
Renton's drinking water system.
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DEVELOPMENT PLAN" .. , 'G
CITY OF REl'.'TOI
OCT - 8 2004
~E(cfEWVEfO Chapter 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION
This chapter is an overview of the contents and organization of this water system plan
update~ the significant improvements that have been completed since the 1998 Plan,
and the major recommended improvements identified in this Plan. The pwpose of this
Plan is to present a list of recommended facility improvements and policy criteria to
be used to construct and maintain a potable municipal water supply system that is
"adequate, safe and reliable." This plan is an update of the Water Plan adopted in .
1998 and approved in 1999, and complies with WAC 246-290. It is based on current
City policy and on regulations and laws adopted by federal and state government and
the Renton City Council.
1.1 Planning for Growth
The City's service area population and land use trends are major factors affecting
water system planning. The service area boundaries have been established through
City policy, agreements with adjacent purveyors, and regional GMA planning. The
City's service area boundaries will not change without annexation and any areas that
( are annexed by Renton will most likely continue to be supplied by the existing water
\. supply systems in those annexed areas.
r The City continues to experience steady growth within its water system as shown on
the figure below. During the past six years similar growth has occurred for residential
and non-residential customers within Renton, with average annual increases between 2
and 3 percent. .. ~
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Metered Connections
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15,000
14,000
13,000
12,000
11,000
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The City has sufficient annual water rights to meet its projected 20-year (2025) annual
water requirements. The sources of supply will also be marginally able to meet the
projected 2025 peak day demands. The estimated existing and 20-year peak hour
Renton_Chi Executive Sununary-Intro.doc IOnl04
Chapter 1
demands exceed the City's instantaneous water rights. The City's storage is sufficient
to supplement its sources of supply during existing and 2025 peak hour demand
periods. However, additional storage or supply in the 196 Zone would help support
the peak hour demands in the future.
One exception to the City's ability to meet its average and peak day demands is if the
highest level of redevelopment proposed in the Boeing Plant area were to occur. The
City might have-difficulty meeting demands within the next 20 years if additional
conservation, (lower average per customer water use) does not occur. If conservation
continues to bring average customer water use down, then this high level of
redevelopment would not present a challenge to· meeting demands until some time
between 2025 and buildout. This high level of growth is one of several alternatives
for redevelopment in the Boeing area. In the unlikely event that this level of growth
was to occur, the City has several options for meeting future demands, which is
. discussed in Chapter 7 of this Plan.
The City dpes not anticipate applying for any new water rights or changes to its
existing water rights. In 1997 the City had applied for a change of place for several of
its water rights, but since then it has withdrawn those applications. The City's
forecasted water rights are the same as its existing water rights. The City does
however plan to pursue new interties with adjacent water purveyors. Currently the
City is pursuing an intertie with Skyway Water and Sewer District. If it is accepted it
would be installed within the next six years.
1.2 Existing System
Renton faces significant challenges operating and maintaining its water system. It
must protect susceptible sources of supply from contamination, while maintaining a
cost effective, independent supply. It must maintain facilities that provide adequate
service to its customers~white-meeting the City's service criteria and policies,-as-well
as state and federal regulations. Renton's water system is expensive to operate and
maintenance intensive since pumping is required to move water anywhere in the
system. Despite these challenges, the existing water system is very well maintained
and provides a high level of service.
However, some system deficiencies do exist, such as storage and booster pump station
capacity. Existing deficiencies will be resolved through the water system's capital
improvement program (ClP) and through a phased construction schedule. Additional
emergency power capabilities at its existing booster pump stations will be considered
. where applicable.
In addition to storage and pump station improvements, additional system redundancy
and water quality is being addressed through the Maplewood Treatment Plant. The
Maplewood Water Treatment Improvements project is scheduled to be completed in
June 2005. The project addresses several water quality issues with the Maplewood
wellfield that had limited its use.
All of the City's facilities are replaced or upgraded as needed to comply with
regulatory changes or as components wear out. Renton's ongoing pipe replacement
1-2 Renton_Chi Executive Sununary-Intro.doc 1017104
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EXECUTIVE SUMMA~ND INTRODUCTION
program targets replacement of aging steel and asbestos cement, as well as undersized
water mains. '
1.3 Future System
The City plans on using a combination of conservation and storage to meet peak
demands in the future ... The conservation program will eventually need to include a
rate structure that provides more incentives for conservation during the summer
months.
As part of its CIP the City is planning to build several new storage facilities and
upgrade some of its existing storage facilities to provide additional storage, Planned
storage in the 565, 196,435, and 320 zones will be phased during the next20 years. It
is recommended that the City maintain its existing interties and emergency supply
agreements with other utilities, and pursue new interties.
Renton will continue to supply all customers located within its service area boundaries
and will control and administer all municipal services within the service area.
1.4 Improvements
The City will prepare for and authorize a CIP program to perform the work listed in
the Capital Improvement Plan. The major improvements anticipated within the next
20 years include:
• Additional emergency power capacity
• Additional booster station capacity
• Additional storage capacity
Additionahulspecitied -improvements include: replacement of worn-facilities, studies
to assure future water supply, studies to anticipate treatment requirements, studies to
minimize operating costs, and construction of water mains to serve new customers and
to provide adequate fire protection to existing customers. The required capital
improvements and stricter regulatory standards will require Renton to. raise its water
rates.
Renton's water quality and water supply are influenced by the Cedar River. The
management of the river is being supervised by the Cedar River Basin Council.
Renton will continue to participate in the basin management program.
The character of development in the City is changing, and with it the available funding
mechanisms for water system improvements, The City is now beginning to redevelop
areas that have previously had other land uses, This opens the door for low-interest
public loans, The loan program is currently being used to its maximum potential by
the City to minimize the need for rate increases.
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1.5 How to Use This Plan
Chapter 2, Water System Description, provides a general overview of the City's
water service area, briefly describing the service art;:a characteristics, zoning, land use,
neighboring jurisdictions, related plans, service area agreements, and general service
policies.
Chapter 3, Existing System, is a detailed description of the physical facilities of the
system. It includes historical information on various facilities including references to
project and contract file numbers. It also describes the capacity information for wells,
storage facilities, booster pump stations, and interties. The pressure reducing valve
(pRV)stations are listed with information on pressure zones served and valve sizes.
The pipe inventory is provided with length of pipe in terms of size, material, age, ·and
pressure zone. System maps and the system hydraulic profile are located in Appendix
F.
Chapter 4,. Planning Data and Water Demand Forecasts, includes popUlation and
demographic trends, historical and existing water use, water demand forecasts,
equivalent residential units, and the impacts of redevelopment of the Boeing Plant
properties on demands.
Chapter 5, Conservation Program, describes the conservation program requirements,
reported data, the elements of the City's conservation program, conservation activities
selected for implementation, funding for the conservation program, and target water-
saving proj ections.
Chapter 6, Policies, Criteria and Standards, covers the City'S policies and criteria for
supply, service, finance, facilities, and organization. The chapter also describes the
. City's project review procedures, policies, and requirements for outside parties (e.g.,
developers) and construction certification and follow-up procedures. The applicable
C)ty municipal codejs ip._~RP~ndix_D. The City'S standard specificati_ons andj~t~ils
are in Appendix o. . .
Chapter 7, Water Supply, Water Rights and Water Quality, addresses the City'S water
resources, condition, and capacity; the City's water.rights, interties, the water.quality
plan, water treatment, state and federal regulatory requirements; a summary of the
wellhead protection program, system reliability, long-range water supply planning,
and recommended water supply improvements. Copies of the City's water rights
documents are contained in Appendix C. The Drinking Water Quality Monitoring
Program is in Appendix L. The Wellhead Protection Plan is in Appendix Q.
Chapter 8, Water System Analysis, evaluates the present and future adequacy of the
system including storage, distribution, and transmission with regard to average day,
peak day, peak hour, and fire flow demands.
Chapter 9, Operations and Maintenance, describes the management of the water
utility, operator certification, system operation and control, comprehensive
monitoring, a summary of the emergency response program, safety procedures,
customer complaint response program, record keeping and reporting, and O&M
improvements. The Cross Connection Control Plan is contained in Appendix G.
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Chapter 10, Capital Improvement Program, provides a summary of the six-year
capital improvement program; planned future capital projects (beyond the six-year
. CIP planning cycle), and cost estimating methodology.
Chapter 11, Financial Program, is a description of the water utility's financial
condition and contains a projection of financial results through 2015. It contains
historical financial performance, available funding sources, and the water utility
financial plan including projected water rates.
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2005 Water System Plan
Table of Contents
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chapter 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION ••.........••••••...••.•.. 1-1
1.1 Planning for Growth ................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Existing System ....................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Future System ........................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Improvements ................... : ...................................................................... 1-3 .
1.5 How to Use This Plan ............•.................. , .......................................... · .... 1-4
Chapter 2 WATER SYSTEMUESCRIPTION .•..... ~ ......•...........•...•••.•.....•..... ~~~ .... 2-1
2.1 Ownership and Management ................................................................... 2-1
2.2 System Background ................................................................................. 2-1
2.2.1· History of Water System Development and Growth ................... 2-1
2.2;2 Geography .................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.3 Existing Service Area .................................................................. 2-2
2.2.4 Future Service Area ..................................................................... 2-2
2.2.5 Zoning and Land Use ................................................................... 2-2
2.2.6 Neighboring and Adjacent Purveyors .......................................... 2-3
2.3 Related Plans ............................................................................................ 2-3
2.4 Service Ar.ea Agreements ........................................................................ 2-4
2.5 Service Area Policies ....................................... ~ ....................................... 2-5
Chapter-3-EXlS'f-ING·SYSTEM ......................................... i ............. · ...................... 3-1
3.1 System Overview ..................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Water System Description ....................................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Source of Supply .......................................................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Storage ....................................................................... , ........... ': ...... 3-7
3.2.3 Booster Pump Stations ................................................................. 3-9
3.2.4 Pressure Zones and Pressure-Reducing Stations (PRVs) .......... 3-13
3.2.5 Interties and Emergency Supply Sources .................................. 3-19
3.2.6 Distribution System ................................................................... 3-20
3.2.7 Source Treatment ....................................................................... 3-23
3.2.8 Telemetry and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) ................................................................................... 3-24
Chapter 4 PLANNING DATA AND WATER DEMAND FORECASTS ........... 4-1
4.1 Population and Demographic Trends ....................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Historical and Existing Population and Demographics ............... 4-1
4.1.2 Population and Demographic Forecasts ....................................... 4-2
4.2 Historical and Existing Water Use Information ....................................... 4-4
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4.2.1 Service Connections .................................................................... 4-4
4.2.2 Source Production ........................................................................ 4-4
4.2.3 Consumption ................................................................................ 4-8
4.2.4 Water Use .................................................................................. 4-11
4.2.5 Average Day, Peak Day, and Peak Hour Demands ................... 4-12
4.2.6 Diurnal Variations in Demands ................................................. 4-13
4.3 Water Demand Forecasts ....................................................................... 4-14
4.4 Equivalent Residential Units ................................................................. 4-18
4.5 Boeing Redevelopment.. ........................................................................ 4-19
Chapter 5 CONSERVATION PROGRAM ...•...••...•.•.•.•••...••••••..•.•.•.•••..•.. ~ •••....•...•. 5-1
5.1 Conservation Objectives .................................................................. : ....... 5-1
5.2 Reported Data ........................................................................................... 5-2
5.3 Regional Conservation Participation ....................................................... 5-3
504 Conservation Program Requirements ...................................................... 5-3
5.5 Evaluation of Conservation Measures ..................................................... 5-5
5.6 Conservation Activities Selected for Implementation ... ~ ......................... 5-8
5.7 Conservation Program E(fectiveness ....................................................... 5-9
·5.8 Funding for Conservation Program .................................................... ~ .. 5-13
5.9 Target Water-Saving Projections ........................................................... 5-13 .
Chapter 6 POLICIES, CRITERIA, AND STANDARDS ..................................... 6-1
6.1 Introduction ....................... ; ...................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Supply Policies ................................................................. , ...................... 6-3
6.3 Service Policies ...... ; ................................................................................. 6-6
6.4 Finance Policies ................................................................................. : ..... 6-7
6.5 Facility Policies ....................................................................................... 6-9
6.6 Organizational Policies .......................................................................... 6-16
6.7 Project Review Procedures .................................................................... 6-17
6.8 Policies-anfr.Requifements for Outside Parties ..................... ;~ ........... ;-:-;;-6-18
6.9 Construction Certification and Follow-up Procedures .......................... 6-20
Chapter 7 WATER SUPPLY, WATER RIGHTS, AND WATER
. QUALITY ................................................................................................................... _7-1
7.1 Water Supply Resources .......................................................................... 7-1
7.1.1 Cedar Valley Aquifer. .................................................................. 7-2
7.1.2 Downtown Wells ......................................................................... 7-2
7.1.3 Springbrook Springs .................................................................... 7-2
7.1.4 The Maplewood Production Aquifer ........................................... 7-3
7.1.5 Maplewood Wells ................................................................... ~ .... 7-3
7.1.6 Well 5A ........................................................................................ 7-3
7.2 Condition of Supply Sources ................................................................... 7-4
7.3 Capacity of Supply Sources ..................................................................... 7-4
7.4 Water Rights ............................................................................................ 7-5
7.4.1 Existing Water Rights .................................................................. 7-5
7.4.2 Forecasted Water Rights .............................................................. 7-6
7.5 Interties ........................................................................................... ; ........ 7-7
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7.6 Water Quality Plan and Treatment ........................................................ 7-12
7.6.1 Existing Water Quality .............................................................. 7-12
7.6.2 Treatment ....................... : ................................. ; ........ ; ................ 7-12
7.6.3 Water Quality Monitoring .......................................................... 7-13
7.6.4 Corrosion Control Program ........................................................ 7-14
7.7 State and Federal Regulatory Requirements .......................................... 7-15
7.7.1 Total Coliform Rule ........................................ : .......................... 7-15
7.7.2 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule .......... 7-17
7.7.3 Ground Water Rule (proposed) ................................................. 7-17
7.7.4 Radionuc1ides Rule (Proposed) .................................................. 7-17
7.7.5 Inorganic Chemical Analysis ..................................................... 7-18
7.7.6 Organic Chemical Analysis ...................... ; ................................ 7-18
7.8 Wellhead Protection Program ................................................................ 7-19
7.9 System Reliability ....... ~ .......................................................................... 7-20
7.9.1 Reliability Efforts ... ~ ........................................... : ................... " ... 7-20
7.9.2 Water Shortage Response Planning ........................................... 7-20
7.10 Long Range Water Supply Planning ...................................................... 7-20
7.10.1 Regional Water Supply Issues ................................................... 7-21
7.11 Recommended Water Supply Improvements ........................................ 7-23
Chapter 8 WATER SYSTEM ANAL YSIS ........................•....•.........•..••................. 8-1
. 8.1 Storage Evaluation ................................................................................... 8-1
8.1.1 Required Storage .......................................................................... 8-2
( 8.1.2 Available Storage .......................................................................... 8-7
8.1.3 Comparison of Available and Required Storage ....................... 8-10
8.1.4 Boeing Redevelopment Storage Requirements ......................... 8-15
8.1.5 Recommended Storage Improvements ........ ; ............................. 8-15
8.2 Distribution and Transmission System .................................................. 8-16
8.2.1 Analysis of Average Day Demand ............................................ 8-17
---~~8:2:2~-R.esults~ofPeak Hour Analysis ................ : ........... ;~~.; .. ~ ............. 8-19
8.2.3 Fire Flow Analysis ..................................................................... 8-20
8.2.4 Boeing Redevelopment Distribution System Analysis ...... : ... : ... 8-21
8.2.5 Highlands Redevelopment.. ....................................................... 8-23
8.2.6 Recommended Distribution System Improvements .................. 8-23
8.2.7 Summary of Fliture Redevelopment.. ........................................ 8-25
Chapter 9 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE ............................................... 9-1
9 .1 Water System Management ..................................................................... 9-1
9.2 Operator Certification .............................................................................. 9-3
9.3 System Operation and Control.. ............................................................... 9-5
9.4 Emergency Response Program ................................................................ 9-6
9.5 Safety Procedures ..................................................................................... 9-7
9.6 Customer Complaint Response Program ................................................. 9-7
9.7 Record Keeping and Reporting ................................................................ 9-8
Chapter 10 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ...................................... 10-1
1 0.1 Six-Year CIP Project Summary ............................................................. 10-1
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10.1.1 Supply and Storage Improvements ........ ~ ................................... 10-1
10.1.2 Water Quality Improvements .................................................... 10-5
10.1.3 Water Main Rehabilitation ........................................................ 10-5
10.1.4 Major Maintenance .................................................................... 10-6
10.1.5 Water Utility Regulatory Compliance Programs ....................... 10-7
10.2 Future Capital Projects ........... : ............................................................ 10-10
10.2.1 Supply and Storage Improvements .......................................... 10-10
10.2.2 Water Main Rehabilitation ...................................................... 10-11
10.2.3 Major Maintenance .................................................................. 10-11
10.3 Cost Estimates ..................................................................................... 10-12
Chapter 11 FINANCIAL PROGRAM .................................................................. 11-1
11; 1 Water Utility Historical Financial Performance .................................... 11-1
11.2 Available Funding Sources .................................................................... 11-3
11.2.1 Federal, State, and County Sources ........................................... 11-3
11.2.2 Water Utility Revenue Sources ................................................. 11-5
11.3 Water Utility Financial Plan ............... : .................................................. 11-6
11.3.1 Key Assumptions ....................................................................... 11-6
11.3.2 Projected O&M Expenses .......................................................... 11-7
11.3.3 Projected Capital Expenditures .................................................. 11-8
11.3.4 Projected Operating and Bond Fund Results ............................. 11-8
11.3.5 Projected Construction Fund Results ......................................... 11-8
11.3.6 Water Rates .............................................................................. 11-11
11.3.7 Comparison with Other Utilities .............................................. 11-13
Appendices
A SEPA
B Agreements
C Water Rights-Documents
D Excerpts from the City of Renton Municipal Code Applicable to the Drinking
Water Utility
E Public Comment and Response
F System Maps
G Cross-Connection Control Plan
H Department of Health Approval
I King County Approval
J City of Renton Adoption
K Bibliography
L -Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Program
M Historical Water Consumption and Production
N Demographic Projection Methodology
a Standard Specifications and Details
P Hydral!lic Model Development, Calibration, and Results
Q Wellhead Protection Program
R Financial Program Data
S Municipal Water Law Checklists
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C-\ List of Tables
Table 3-1 Pressure Zones by Geographical Area ....................................................... 3-2
Table 3-2 On-line Supply Sources -Installed Capacities .......................................... 3-3
Table 3-3 Interties ....................................................................................................... 3-6
Table 3-:-4 Existing Storage Facilities ....................................................................... 3-10
Table 3-5 Booster Pump Stations Rated Capacity .......... : ......................................... 3-11
Table 3-6 Pressure Zones -Minimum and Maximum Service Pressures and
Elevations ..................................................... ; ....................................................... 3-14
Table 3-7 Pressure Zones by Operating Area ........................................................... 3-15
Table 3-8 Pressure Reducing Station ........................................................................ 3-16
Table 3-9 Emergency Supply Sources ..................................................................... 3-19
Table 3-1 Oa Pipe Inventory Length By Zone by Diameter ........................................ 3-21
Table 3-1 Ob Pipe Inventory Length By Material and Diameter ............................... 3-21
Table 3-1 Oc Pipe Inventory Length By Material and Age ........................................ 3-22
Table 3-11 Water Main Replacements Since 1998 ................................................... 3-23
Table 4-1 Historical and Existing Demographics ....................................................... 4-2
Table 4-2 HighDemographic Forecast! ....................................... , .............................. 4-3
Table 4-3 Low Demographic Forecast! ...................................................................... 4-3
Table 4-4 Historical Service Connections! ................................................................. 4-6
Table 4-5 Historical Water Production (ccf) ............................................................... 4-7
Table 4-6 HistoricalWater Consumption (ccf) ......................................................... 4-10
Table 4-7 Historical Per Unit Water Use .................................................................. 4-12
Table 4-8 Historical Average and Peak Demands and Peaking Factors ................... 4-13
Table 4-9 Future Per Unit Water Use (Without Additional Conservation)! ............. 4-15
Table 4-10 Future Per Unit Water Use (With Additional Conservation)! ................ 4-16
Table 4-11 Forecast Demands (Without Additional Conservation)! ........................ 4-16
Table 4-12 Forecast Demands (With Additional Conservation)! ............................. 4-17
Table 4-13 Historical and Forecast Equivalent Residential Units ............................ 4-18
Table 4-14-UemographicForecast with Alternative No.4 ofllie Boeing--
Redevelopment! ................................................................................................... 4-20
Table 4-15 Forecast Demands for Alternative No.4 ofthe Boeing
Redevelopment (Without Additional Conservation!) .......................................... 4-21
Table 4-16 Forecast Demands for Alternative No.4 of the Boeing
Redevelopment (With Additional Conservation!) ............................................... 4-21
Table 5-1 Data Reporting Required by DOH ............................................................. 5-2
Table 5-2 Water Conservation Program Measures Recommended by DOH ............. 5-4
Table 5-3 Large Water Users (>100,000 gpd) ............................................................ 5-8
Table 5-4: Conservation Program ............................................................................... 5-9
Table 7-1 Existing Water Rights Status ....................................................... : .............. 7-8
Table 7-2 Forecasted Water Rights Status ................................................................ 7-10
Table 7-3 Existing and Future Requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act ........ 7-16
Table 8-1 a Required Equalizing and Standby Storage (Existing System
Conditions) ............................................................................................................. 8-4
Table 8-1 b Required Equalizing and Standby Storage (Including Credit for
Future Source of Supply Capacity at Existing Facilities) ...................................... 8-5
Table 8-2 Available Storage ...................................................................................... 8-10
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Table 8-3a Comparison of Required and Available Storage (Existing System
Conditions) ........................................................................................................... 8-13 .
Table 8-3b Comparison ofRequrred and Available Storage (Including .
. Credit for Future Emergency Power and Interties) .............................................. 8-14
Table 8-4 Required Storage for the 196 Zone with Boeing Redevelopment
·Alternative No. 4 ................................................................................................... 8-15
Table 8.;.5 Service Criteria for Required Fire Flow ................................................... 8-21 .
Table 8-6 Required and Available Fire Flow ........................................................... 8-22
Table 8-7 Recommended Distribution System Improvements ................................. 8-24
Table 9-1 StaffCertification .................................... : .................................................. 9-4
Table 9-2 Operations & Maintenance Activities..,.. Typical Year ............................. 9-10
Table 9-3 Water Department Equipment (2004) ...................................................... 9~ 13
Table 10-1 6-Year Water System Capital Improvement Program ............................ 10-9
Table 10-2 Future Capital Projects ......................................................................... 10-12
Table 11;..1 Historical Results of the Operating andBond Funds (Funds 401
and 451) ..... ;~ ....................................................................................................... : .. 11-2
Table 11-2 Projected Water Utility Revenue Bond Issuances ................................. : 11-6
Table 11-3 Summary of Key Assumptions ............................................................... 11-7
Table 11-4 Projected Sources and Uses of Funds for the Operating and Bond
Funds .................................................................................................................... 11-9
Table 11-5 Sources and Uses of Funds for the Construction Fund ............. : .......... 11-10
Table 11-6 Current City of Renton Water Rate Schedule ...................................... 11-11
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Table 11-4 Projected Sources and Uses of Funds for the Operating and
Bond Funds .......................................................................................................... 11-9
Table 11-5 Sources and Uses of Funds for the Construction Fund ........................ 11-10
Table 11-6 Current City of Renton Water Rate Schedule ..................................... 11-11
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Figure 2-1 City of Renton Drinking Water Organization ........................................... 2-9
Figure 2-2 Service Area ............................................................................................ 2-11
Figure 2-3 Comprehensive Land.Use ....................................................................... 2-13
·Figure 24. Zoning ..................................................................................................... 2-15
Figure 4-1 Historical Percent of Non-Revenue Water .............................................. 4-12
Figure 4-2 City's Diurnal Curve ............................................................................... 4-14
Figure 4",,} Average and Peak Day Forecast Demands ............................................. 4-17
Figure 4-4 Average and Peak Day Forecast Demands Including the Boeing
Plant Area Redevelopment .. : ................................................................................ 4-22
Figure 5-1: Historical Consumption per Connection ................................................ 5-10
Figure 5-2: Historical Single-Family Residential Consumption per
Connection ........................................................................................................... 5-11
. Figure 5-3: Distribution of 2003 Single-Family Residential Consumption
per Connection ............................... ~ ...................................................................... 5-12
Figure 5-4: Distribution of Aggregate 2003 Single-Family Residential
Consumption ......................................................................................................... 5-12
Figure 11-1: Projected Single-Family Residential Monthly Water Rates for
2004 -2015 ......................................................................................................... 11-12
Figure 11-2: Single-Family Residential Monthly Water Rates for 2004 ............... 11-13
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CITY OF RENTON
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
CITY OF RENTON
OCT - 8 2004
R~(cE~VlElD
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST:
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the
environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must be prepared for all
proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide
information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if
it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this
checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS.
Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to
answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the
aJlllwer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers to the
questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later.
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these
questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels
of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which
you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining
if there may be significant adverse impact.
USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS:
Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions maybe answered "does not apply." IN ADDmON,
complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECf ACfIONS (part D).
For nonproject actions (actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs), the references in the checklist to the words
"project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area,"
respectively.
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
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2. Name of applicant:
City of Renton
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Abdoul Gafour
Water Utility Engineering Supervisor
City of Renton
1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, W A 98055
425-430-7210
4. Date checklist prepared:
October 8, 2004
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Renton
Washington State Department of Health
Washington State Department of Ecology
Metropolitan King County Council
King County Department of Natural Resources
Seattle -King County Department of Health
King County Department of Development and Environmental Services
Coal Creek Utility District
King County Water District No. 90
Cedar River Water and Sewer District
Soos Creek Water and Sewer District
City of Kent
City of Tukwila
Skyway Water and Sewer District
City of Seattle
Muckelshoot Indian Tribe
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
The Water System Plan identifies improvements to the City's drinking water system through
"saturation" land development. The primary focus of the plan is improvements that are needed over
the next five years. These improvements are to be included in the City's five year Capital
Improvement Program. Reservoir sizing requirements use "saturation" conditions which are estimated
to occur about the year 2040.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? IT yes, explain.
Yes, the 2005 Water System Plan discusses additions and improvements to the system.
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8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
Projects proposed in the Plan may require, depending on the scope of the project, their own
environmental checklist and determination unless categorically exempt. The checklists and
determinations would be accomplished at the time the individual projects are a ccomplished. This
applies to private development as well as public development.
Please refer to Appendix K, Bibliography, of the Plan for other documents which contain
environmental information directly related to this proposal.
As part of the water rights permits for Wells 10, 11, 12, and 17 the City continues to monitor water
levels adjacent to the Maplewood well field.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals
directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
At this time there are no proposed land-use recommendations, which we are aware of, which would
impact the proposed Water System Plan.
10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
The projects outlined in the 2005 Water System Plan may require approval from one or more of the
following agencies:
City of Renton Council
Metropolitan King County Council
King County Council Utilities Technical Review Committee
Washington State Department of Health
Washington State Department of Ecology
Washington State Department of Transportation
Washington State Department of Fisheries
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
King County Department of Development and Environmental Services
Coal Creek Utility District
King County Water District No. 90
Cedar River Water and Sewer District
Soos Creek Water and Sewer District
City of Kent
City of Tukwila
Skyway Water and Sewer District
City of Seattle Water Department
Muckelshoot Indian Tribe
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the
project and site.
The 2005 Water System Plan is an update to the 1998 Water System Plan. This plan has been
developed within the guidelines of the City of Renton Comprehensive adopted February 20, 1995, as
updated in 2004, under the Growth Management Act. The plan serves as a guide for the maintenance
and controlled expansion of the water system within the service planning area for the life of the plan,
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in accordance with City, County, and State requirements under the Growth Management Act. The
2005 Water System Plan examines existing and potential water service over an area covering
approximately 16 square miles. The existing water system is analyzed, future improvements are
recommended, and financial issues are addressed, Discussions concerning adjacent water purveyors
and related plans are also included.
The planning area for this plan is the existing water service area plus the "transfer area" ofthe Skyway
Coordinated Water System Plan. Please refer to Figure 3 of the Plan. The existing water service area
is basically the City of Renton City limits, with some minor deviations. Service by the City beyond
these areas is not currently contemplated. The Renton water service area has been defmed in two
coordinated water system plans. These plans are the East King County Coordinated Water System
Plan (October 1989 and update, August 1996) and the Skyway Coordinated Water System Plan
(November 1988 and update, 1999).
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise
location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and
range if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries
of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if
reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not
required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to
this checklist.
The service planning area is comprised of all or some portions of Sections 29, 31, and 32 of Township 24 North,
Range 5 East, Sections 3, 4,5,6, 7, 8,9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18,19,20,21,22,29,30,31, and 32 of Township 23
North, Range 5 East, Sections 5 and 6 of Township 22 North, Range 5 East, and Sections 12, 13, 14,24,25, and
36 of Township 23 North, Range 4 East. Figure 3 of the Plan shows the service area plus the "transfer area".
Topography ranges in elevation from approximately 20 feet to 540 feet.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. EARTH
a. General description ofthe site (circle one); flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other.
Topographically, Renton is composed of the relatively flat valleys of the Green and Cedar Rivers
bounded by sharply rising hillsides rising to relatively flat plateaus on the west, east and southeast.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope?)
Within the planning area, there are numerous areas with slopes greater than 40%.
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If
you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland.
According to the Soil Conservation Service, four main soil types predominate in the City of Renton.
These include the Alderwood Association, the Beausite-Alderwood Association, the Everett
Association, and the Oridia-Seattle-Woodinville Association. Of these associations, the Oridia-Seattle-
Woodinville are generally desirable farming soils and are found in the Green River Valley portion of
the City.
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d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.
Many portions of the hillsides bordering the valleys are steeply sloping, unconsolidated glacial deposits
that are highly susceptible to sliding. These areas have been mapped by the City of Renton and are
subject to regulation under City Code Title IV, Development Regulations.
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed.
Indicate source of fill.
Implementing portions of the Water System Plan may require importing of fill. Fill would primarily be
used for either structural fill or aesthetics. In certain areas, native soils may not be adequate for
foundations or loading. In such cases, a limited amount of structural backfill may be imported from
local gravel pits. Fill may also be required in some cases to construct berms or visual buffers around
certain facilities. This fill would also be locally obtained. As predesign is developed for each project,
approximate quantities of filling and grading would be estimated and discussed in separate
environmental documents. Applicable City Code: Title IV, Development Regulations.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
The majority of the projects included in this plan would be constructed in road corridors. However,
erosion could occur whenever soils are exposed to rainfall. All construction projects would be
supervised by the Utilities Division to assure compliance with City erosion control requirements.
Erosion control for each project would be subject to review by the Stormwater Utility.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction
(for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Implementation of the plan would not change the amount of impervious surfaces in the City to a
measurable degree.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
2. AIR
Any construction would comply with the City's drainage and erosion control requirements. Individual
projects would generate specific environmental documents to address earth impacts. Applicable City
Code: Title IV, Development Regulations.
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors,
industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally
describe and give approximate quantities if known.
Implementation of the plan should not result in any significant emissions or dust. Minor amounts of
dust may be produced during construction of some of the proposed facilities.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emission or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally
describe.
Not known.
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
If necessary, watering exposed soils to control dust would occur. Individual projects would generate
specific environmental documents to address air impacts, if any.
3. WATER
a. Surface Water:
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including
year-round and seasonal streams, s aItwater, lakes, ponds, wetJands)? I f yes, describe
type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
Yes. The northwest boundary of the City is the shoreline of Lake Washington. Other rivers
and streams include the Cedar River, the Green River, May C reek, and Springbrook Creek.
The Cedar River is tributary to Lake Washington. The Green River is tributary to Puget
Sound. May Creeks flows into Lake Washington and Springbrook Creek into the Green River.
A list of wetlands and stream corridors, with descriptions, is contained in the document
Critical A reas Inventory, C ity of Renton Wetlands and Stream Corridors, Ju ne 1 991. A Iso
refer to King County Sensitive Areas Map Folio, December 1990 ; King County GIS Center
(http://www.metrokc.gov/gis/mapportall ).
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described
waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
As shown in Chapter 10 of the Water System Plan, some of the proposed improvements would
cross or be constructed near bodies of water. Shoreline Management Substantial Development
Permits would be obtained when required. Applicable City Code: Title IV, Development
Regulations.
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from
surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected.
Indicate the source of fill material.
No filling or dredging of water bodies or wetlands is anticipated.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No surface water withdrawals or diversions are planned.
S) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
None of the proposed improvements would occur within the limits of the 100-year floodplain.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
No waste discharges are proposed in the plan.
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b. Ground Water:
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give
general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
The City of Renton is totally dependent on groundwater for its water supply. Renton's 20 year
water supply needs are now satisfied. It is estimated that the current sources will meet
demands for 20 years or longer. Renton currently has water rights for about 14,800 acre-feet
per year. The City has rights for approximately 10,600 gallons per minute (gpm) and
supplemental rights for approximately 4,500 gpm. Additional supplemental rights for about
7,200 gpm are being pursued under permits for Wells 10, 11, 12, and 17 in the Maplewood
wellfield. This well field is being developed to increase the reliability of the City's water
supply. Wells 11 and 17 are now producing wells. Wells 10 and 12 are being developed.
Because of the high cost to develop additional supply sources, it may be less expensive to build
peak supply storage than develop additional sources when they are needed in the future. A final
decision on long-term supply options can wait for several years until the various regional
alternatives have been completed (or exhausted) and the relationship between the cost of supply
and storage can be quantified.
2) Describe waste material t hat will bed ischarged into the ground from septic tanks 0 r
other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following
chemicals ... ; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of
such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals
or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
No discharges are contemplated.
c. Water Runoff (including storm water):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and
disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this
water flow into other waters? If so, describe.
In some cases, implementation of the plan would create additional impervious surfaces that
would create storrnwater runoff. In those cases, the water would be retained or detained
consistent with Renton storrnwater control requirements. Applicable City Code: Title IV,
Chapter 22, Storm and Surface Water Drainage.
2) Could waste material enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
No.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
Minimum amounts of new impervious surfaces would be created. Any storrnwater would be controlled
consistent with City code.
4. PLANTS
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
---X.-deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
---X.-evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
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--X-shrubs
--X-grass
--X-pasture
--X-crop or grain
--X-wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
--X-water plants: water lily, eel grass, mil foil, other
--X-other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
The specific types and amounts of vegetation that may be disturbed cannot be predicted. Since most
projects would be within right-of-ways and under streets, minimum amounts of disturbance are
expected. Applicable City Code: Title IV, Chapter 9, Land Clearing and Tree Cutting Ordinance.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
NoneknoWD.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation
on the site, if any:
Above-ground structures or facilities would be landscaped to be compatible with the character of the
surroundings.
5. ANIMALS
a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on
or near the site:
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: woodpecker, wren, duck, Canadian goose, owl
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: raccoon, squirrel, weasel
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
NoneknoWD.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain
Yes. The entire state of Washington is within the Pacific flyway. The Cedar and Green Rivers are also
spawning routes for salmon and steelhead trout.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
No specific wildlife enhancement measures are proposed, since the plan should not have any
measurable impact on wildlife.
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6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the
completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing,
etc.
Significant amounts of electricity are used by the City to operate pumps that move water around the
system.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so,
generally describe.
Solar access would not be affected by implementation ofthe plan.
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other
proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any:
The Water System Emergency Response Plan and the Water Conservation Plan are specifically
designed to conserve water resources and reduce usage during an emergency.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire
and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so,
describe.
The City both chlorinates and fluoridates its water supply. The operation of the treatment plant for the
Maplewood wellfield uses both sodium hydroxide and sulfuric acid. The proposed corrosion control
treatment facilities for the downtown wells and Springbrook Springs will use sodium hydroxide (see
para. B.7.a.2).
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
No special emergency services would be required as part of this plan.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
b. Noise
As part of the City's safety program and in compliance with OSHA regulations, procedures
and controls are in place to prevent any exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals.
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic,
equipment, operation, other)?
Operation of the water system is not affected by noise.
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a
short-term 0 r a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, 0 peration, 0 ther)?
Indicate what hours noise would come from the site.
Operation of water pumps creates noise.
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3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Well pump houses and system pump stations are sited and constructed to prevent noise from
affecting people or activities. Individual projects would generate specific environmental
documents to address noise impacts, if any.
8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
The predominant land use in the City of Renton is residential at 24% use. Industrial use is 14% and
commercial use is 7%. The remaining 55% is vacant, public and rights-of-way. Long range planning
projections for use of non-vacant, non-right-of-way land are: 58% residential, 16% commercial, 14%
industrial, and 10% public.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
In the past farming had been a small part of the economic base of the City.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
Individual structures should not be affected by implementation of the water plan. The types and
distribution of the types of structures are described in paragraph B.8.a, above.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
A variety of zones exist throughout the city. These zones are defmed under City Code Title N, Chapter
31, Zoning Code.
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Please refer to the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan for a detailed description of land use
designations. Also, refer to Figure 4 of the Comprehensive Water System Plan.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
No specific sites under shoreline jurisdiction are yet identified.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify.
Portions of the City have been classified as environmentally sensitive steep slopes, stream corridors, or
wetlands. Maps showing the locations of these areas are maintained by the City of Renton Department
of Planning/Building/Public Works.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
The proposal is not a project that would create jobs or housing.
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j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None necessary.
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and
plans, if any:
The intent of the Comprehensive Water System Plan is to implement the land use plans and policies of
the City. The water system plan addresses water supply, storage, transmission, and distribution
improvements necessary to support the land use goals and policies of the City.
9. HOUSING
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or
low-income housing.
None.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or
low-income housing.
None.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None required.
10. AESTHETICS
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the
principal exterior building material(s) proposed.
The plan includes several proposed reservoirs over the next 50 years. They range in height from 30 to
110 feet. The reservoirs would most likely be constructed of steel or concrete.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
Until specific designs are prepared, effects on views cannot be described. Subsequent environmental
documents would address aesthetic impacts, if any.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
In the past the City has worked with such groups as the Parks Board and Arts Commission to minimize
visual affects. The Utility Division plans to continue this close coordination.
11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
It is not anticipated that implementing the plan would create any facility that generates light or glare.
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b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
No.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
It is not anticipated that off-site light or glare would affect the operation of the water utility.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None. Individual projects would generate specific environmental documents to address light and glare
impacts, if any.
12. RECREATION
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
The City of Renton owns and operates many park and recreation facilities throughout the City. A map
showing the location of these areas is maintained by the City of Renton Planning/Building/Public
Works Department.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
No.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities
to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None proposed. Individual projects would generate specific environmental documents to address
impacts on recreation, if any.
13. mSTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national state, or local preservation
registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. '
A partiallistiog of historic building and structures in the city includes:
Coal Mine Hoist Foundation
Renton Fire Station
Renton High School
Henry Ford School
The Melrose Tavern
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural
importance known to be on or next to the site.
See B.13.a, above.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
It is not anticipated the implementation of the plan would affect any historical or archeological
resources. Individual projects would generate specific environmental documents to address impacts on
historic resources, if any.
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14. TRANSPORTATION
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing
street system. Show on site plans, if any.
The primary highways through Renton are Interstate 405 and State Routes 167 and 169. Other principal
streets are described in the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest
transit stop?
Many METRO .bus routes serve the City of Renton. A map showing transit service routes is included in
the City of Renton Comprehensive Plan.
c. How many parking s paces would the completed project have? H ow many would the project
eliminate?
Creation or elimination of parking is not part of the proposal.
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets,
not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private?
Many of the proposed improvements would be placed in City streets. Restoration of those streets would
be an important part of the project.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If
so, generally describe.
Some parts of the proposed projects may be constructed within the limits of the Renton airport and/or
cross railroad tracks within the City. Subsequent environmental assessment would be conducted for
each project.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known,
indicate when peak volumes would occur.
None.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
Careful staging and flagging ofprojects would be required. Restricting construction hours to avoid
peak traffic hours would also be required on principal road corridors. Individual projects would
generate specific environmental documents to address traffic impacts, if any.
15. PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection,
police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
No.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
Implementing the plan would enhance the City's ability to meet the flre protection needs of its citizens.
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16. UTILITIES
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service,
telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other: storm water systems.
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the
general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed.
The Comprehensive Water System Plan addresses water supply, storage, transmission and distribution
needs for the City's planning area. The major purpose of the plan is to identify storage, transmission,
and distribution systems necessary to serve the estimated population for the next twenty years (at
saturation for storage). The p Ian addresses groundwater, aquifer protection, water quality, operation
and maintenance, and financing issues. Future water supply is also discussed.
C. SIGNATURE
I, the undersigned, state that tot he best 0 f my knowledge t he above information is t rue a nd complete. I tis
understood that the Ie agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance
upon this chec~o I t re be a willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my part.
Proponent: -.:;.,p.----I-....... ..I-----""=--==------
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D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
(These sheets should only be used for actions involving decisions on policies, plans and programs. You do not need to
fill out these sheets for project actions.) .
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the
environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the
proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented.
Respond briefly imd in general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or
release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
The construction of the proposed capital improvements projects will temporaily increase emissions to air and
produce noise during the construction period.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
Use best practices during the construction period. Specifics will be addressed in the Environmental checklists
for the individual projects.
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
Construction of water storage tanks, booster pump stations and emergency generator facilities will reduce the
plant cover on the proposed sites.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
Apply good design and construction practices to limit the disruption to the environment. Specifics will be
addressed in the Environmental checklists for the individual projects.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
The intent of the proposal is to provide better energy and natural resource use by rationally projecting the City's
needs and how those needs will be met.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
See above.
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or
eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers,
threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime
farmlands?
The City's Comprehensive P Ian was closely reviewed toe nsure that this Comprehensive Water System Plan
would be compatible with environmentally sensitive areas. See also: questions A. 7 and B.8.l above.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
See above.
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5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or
encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans?
The City's Comprehensive P Ian was closely reviewed toe nsure that this Comprehensive Water System Plan
would be compatible with land and shoreline existing and proposed use.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
Does not apply.
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities?
The Comprehensive Water System Plan would help accommodate the increased demand on water service that
the City has been and is expecting to continue experiencing.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
See above.
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements
for the protection of the environment.
The Plan is in accordance with all, local, State, and Federal law and requirements for the protection of the
environment.
SIGNATURE
I, the undersigned, state that tot he best 0 f my knowledge t he above information is t rue and complete. I tis
understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non-significance that it might issue in reliance
upon this checklist hou th e be y willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my part.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chapter 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION .......................... 1-1
1.1 Planning for Growth ..................................................................... '" ........ 1-1
1.2 Existing System ....................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Future System ........................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Improvements ................... ; ...................................................................... 1-3
1.5 How to Use This Plan .............................................................................. 1-4
Chapter 2 WATER SYSTEM.DESCRIPTION ..................................................... 2-1
2.1 Ownership and Management ................................................................... 2-1
2.2" System Background ................................................................................. 2-1
2.2.1 History of Water System Development and Growth ................... 2-1
2.2.2 Geography .................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.3 Existing Service Area .................................................................. 2-2
2.2.4 Future Service Area ..................................................................... 2-2
2.2.5 Zoning and Land Use ................................................................... 2-2
2.2.6 Neighboring and Adjacent Purveyors .......................................... 2-3
2.3 Related Plans ............................................................................................ 2-3
2.4 Service Area Agreements ........................................................................ 2-4
2.5 Service Area Policies ............................................................................... 2-5
Chapter 3 EXISTING SYSTEM ............................................................................. 3-1
3.1 System Overview ..................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Water System Description ....................................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Source of Supply .......................................................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Storage ................................................................................... : ...... 3-7
3.2.3 Booster Pump Stations ................................................................. 3-9
3.2.4 Pressure Zones and Pressure-Reducing Stations (PRVs) .......... 3-13
3.2.5 Interties and Emergency Supply Sources .................................. 3-19
3.2.6 Distribution System ................................................................... 3-20
3.2.7 Source Treatment ....................................................................... 3-23
3.2.8 Telemetry and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA') ................................................................................... 3-24
Chapter 4 PLANNING DATA AND WATER DEMAND FORECASTS ........... 4-1
4.1 Population and Demographic Trends ....................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Historical and Existing Population and Demographics ............... 4-1
4.1.2 Population and Demographic Forecasts ....................................... 4-2
4.2 Historical and Existing Water Use Information ....................................... 4-4
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4.2.1 Service Connections .................................................................... 4-4
4.2.2 Source Production ........................................................................ 4-4
4.2.3 Consumption ................................................................................ 4-8
4.2.4 Water Use .................................................................................. 4-11 .
4.2.5 Average Day, Peak Day, and Peak Hour Demands ................... 4-12
4.2.6 -Diurnal Variations in Demands ................................................. 4-13
4.3 Water Demand Forecasts ....................................................................... 4-14
4.4 Equivalent Residential Units ................................................................. 4-18
4.5 Boeing Redevelopment .......................................................................... 4-19
Chapter 5 CONSERVATION PROGRAM ............................................................ 5-1
5.1 Conservation Objectives .................................................................. : ....... 5-1
5.2 Reported Data ............................................................................................ 5-2
5.3 Regional Conservation Participation ....................................................... 5-3
5.4 Conservation Program Requirements ...................................................... 5-3
5.5 Evaluation of Conservation Measures ..................................................... 5-5
5.6 Conservation Activities Selected for hnplementation ............................. 5-8
5.7 Conservation Program Effectiveness ....................................................... 5-9
5.8 Funding for Conservation Program ....................................................... 5-13
5.9 Target Water-Saving Projections ........................................................... 5-13
Chapter 6 POLICIES, CRITERIA, AND STANDARDS ..................................... 6-1
6.1 Introduction ........... ; .................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 Supply Policies ................................................................. , ...................... 6-3
6.3 SerVice Policies ........................................................................................ 6-6
6.4 Finance Policies ....................................................................................... 6-7
6.5 Facility Policies ....................................................................................... 6-9
6.6 Organizational Policies .......................................................................... 6-16
6.7 Project Review Procedures .................................................................... 6-17
6.8 Policies and Requirements for Outside Parties ...................................... 6-18
6.9 Construction Certification and Follow-up Procedures .......................... 6-20
Chapter 7 WATER SUPPLY, WATER RIGHTS, AND WATER
QUALITY .................................................................................................................. 7-1
7.1 Water Supply Resources .......................................................................... 7-1
7.1.1 Cedar Valley Aquifer.. ................................................................. 7-2
7.1.2 Downtown Wells ......................................................................... 7-2
7.1.3 Springbrook Springs .................................................................... 7-2
7.1.4 The Maplewood Production Aquifer ........................................... 7-3
7.1.5 Maplewood Wells ........................................................................ 7-3
7.1.6 We115A ........................................................................................ 7-3
7.2 Condition of Supply Sources .................................................................... 7-4
7.3 Capacity of Supply Sources ..................................................................... 7-4
7.4 Water Rights ............................................................................................ 7-5
7.4.1 Existing Water Rights .................................................................. 7-5
7.4.2 Forecasted Water Rights .............................................................. 7-6
7.5 Interties .................................................................................................... 7-7
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7.6 Water Quality Plan and Treatment ........................................................ 7-12
7.6.1 Existing Water Quality .............................................................. 7-12
7.6.2 Treatment ....................... ~ .................................. ~ ......................... 7-12
7.6.3 Water Quality Monitoring .......................................................... 7-13
7.6.4 Corrosion Control Program ........................................................ 7-14
7.7 State and Federal Regulatory Requirements .......................................... 7-15
7.7.1 Total Coliform Rule ................................................................... 7-15
7.7.2 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule .......... 7-17
7.7.3 Ground Water Rule (proposed) ................................................. 7-17
7.7.4 Radionuc1ides Rule (Proposed) .................................................. 7-17
7.7.5 Inorganic Chemical Analysis ..................................................... 7-18
7.7.6 Organic Chemical Analysis ....................................................... 7-18
7.8 Wellhead Protection Pro gram ................................................................ 7-19
7.9 System Reliability .................................................................................. 7-20
7.9.1 Reliability Efforts ................................................................... ; ... 7-20
7.9.2 Water Shortage Response Planning ........................................... 7-20
7.10 Long Range Water Supply Planning ...................................................... 7-20
7.10.1 Regional Water Supply Issues ................................................... 7-21
7.11 Recommended Water Supply Improvements ........................................ 7-23
Chapter 8 WATER SYSTEM ANAL YSIS ............................................................. 8-1
8.1 Storage Evaluation ................................................................................... 8-1
8.1.1 Required Storage .......................................................................... 8-2
8.1.2 A vailab Ie Storage .................................. ,. ...................................... 8-7
8.1.3 Comparison of Available and Required Storage ....................... 8-10
8.1.4 Boeing Redevelopment Storage Requirements ......................... 8-15
8.1.5 Recommended Storage Improvements ........ ; ............................. 8-15
8.2 Distribution and Transmission System .................................................. 8-16
8.2.1 Analysis of Average Day Demand ............................................ 8-17
8.2.2 Results of Peak Hour Analysis .................................................. 8-19
8.2.3 Fire Flow Analysis ..................................................................... 8-20
8.2.4 Boeing Redevelopment Distribution System Analysis .......... : ... 8-21
8.2.5 Highlands Redevelopment.. ....................................................... 8-23
8.2.6 Recommended Distribution System Improvements .................. 8-23
8.2.7 Summary of Future Redevelopment .......................................... 8-25
Chapter 9 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE ............................................... 9-1
9.1 Water System Management ..................................................................... 9-1
9.2 Operator Certification .............................................................................. 9-3
9.3 System Operation and ControL ............................................................... 9-5
9.4 Emergency Response Program ................................................................ 9-6
9.5 Safety Procedures ..................................................................................... 9-7
9.6 Customer Complaint Response Program .................................................. 9-7
9.7 Record Keeping and Reporting ................................................................ 9-8
Chapter 10 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ...................................... 10-1
10.1 Six-Year CIP Project Summary ............................................................. 10-1
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10.1.1 Supply and Storage Improvements ........ : ................................... 10-1
10.1.2 Water Quality Improvements .................................................... 10-5
10.1.3 Water Main Rehabilitation ........................................................ 10-5
10.1.4 Major Maintenance .................................................................... 10-6
10.1.5 Water Utility Regulatory Compliance Programs ....................... 10-7
10.2 Future Capital Projects ........................................................................ 10-10
10.2.1 Supply, and Storage Improvements .......................................... 10-10
10.2.2 Water Main Rehabilitation ...................................................... 10-11
10.2.3 Major Maintenance .................................................................. 10-11
10.3 Cost Estimates ..................................................................................... 10-12
Chapter 11 FINANCIAL PROGRA.M .................................................................. 11-1
1 L 1 Water Utility Historical Financial Performance .................................... 11-1
11.2 Available Funding Sources .................................................................... 11-3
11.2.1 Federal, State, and County Sources ........................................... 11-3
11.2.2 Water Utility Revenue Sources ................................................. 11-5
11.3 Water Utility Financial Plan .................................................................. 11-6
11.3.1 Key AssliInptions ....................................................................... 11-6
11.3.2 Projected O&M Expenses .......................................................... 11-7
11.3.3 Projected Capital Expenditures .................................................. 11-8
11.3.4 Projected Operating and Bond Fund Results ............................. 11-8
11.3.5 Projected Construction Fund ResuIts ......................................... 11-8
11.3.6 Water Rates .............................................................................. 11-11
11.3.7 Comparison with Other Utilities .............................................. 11-13
Appendices
A SEPA
B Agreements
C Water Rights Documents _
D Excerpts from the City of Renton Municipal Code Applicable to the Drinking
Water Utility
E Public Comment and Response
F System Maps
G Cross-Connection Control Plan
H Department of Health Approval
I King County Approval
J City of Renton Adoption
K Bibliography
L -Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Program
M Historical Water Consumption and Production
N Demographic Projection Methodology
o Standard Specifications and Details
P Hydraulic Model Development, Calibration, and Results
Q Wellhead Protection Program
R Financial Program Data
S Municipal Water Law Checklists
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List of Tables
Table 3-1 Pressure Zones by Geographical Area ....................................................... 3-2
Table 3-2 On-line Supply Sources -Installed Capacities .......................................... 3-3
Table 3-3 Interties ....................................................................................................... 3-6
Table 3-4 Existing Storage Facilities ....................................................................... 3-10
Table 3-5 Booster Pump Stations Rated Capacity .......... : ......................................... 3-11
Table 3-6 Pressure Zones -Minimum and Maximum Service Pressures and
Elevations ............................................................................................................. 3-14
Table 3-7 Pressure Zones by Operating Area ........................................................... 3-15
Table 3-8 Pressure Reducing Station ........................................................................ 3-16
Table 3-9 Emergency Supply Sources ..................................................................... 3-19
Table 3-1 Oa Pipe Inventory Length By Zone by Diameter ....................................... 3-21
Table 3-10b Pipe Inventory Length By Material and Diameter ............................... 3-21
Table 3-10c Pipe Inventory Length By Material and Age ........................................ 3-22
Table 3-11 Water Main Replacements Since 1998 ................................................... 3-23
Table 4-1 Historical and Existing Demographics ....................................................... 4-2
Table 4-2 High Demographic Forecast! ...................................................................... 4-3
Table 4-3 Low Demographic Forecast! ...................................................................... 4-3
Table 4-4 Historical Service Connections! ................................................................. 4-6
Table 4-5 Historical Water Production (ccf) ............................................................... 4-7
Table 4-6 Historical Water Consumption (ccf) ......................................................... 4-10
Table 4-7 Historical Per Unit Water Use .................................................................. 4-12
Table 4-8 Historical Average and Peak Demands and Peaking Factors ................... 4-13
Table 4-9 Future Per Unit Water Use (Without Additional Conservation)! ............. 4-15
Table 4-10 Future Per Uhit Water Use (With Additional Conservation)! ................ 4-16
Table 4-11 Forecast Demands (Without Additional Conservation)! ........................ 4-16
Table 4-12 Forecast Demands (With Additional Conservation)! ............................. 4-17
Table 4-13 Historical and Forecast Equivalent Residential Units ............................ 4-18
Table 4-14 Demographic Forecast with Alternative No.4 of the Boeing
Redevelopment! ................................................................................................... 4-20
Table 4-15 Forecast Demands for Alternative No.4 ofthe Boeing
Redevelopment (Without Additional Conservation!) .......................................... 4-21
Table 4-16 Forecast Demands for Alternative No.4 of the Boeing
Redevelopment (With Additional Conservation!) ............................................... 4-21
Table 5-1 Data Reporting Required by DOH ............................................................. 5-2
Table 5-2 Water Conservation Program Measures Recommended by DOH ............. 5-4
Table 5-3 Large Water Users (>100,000 gpd) ............................................................ 5-8
Table 5-4: Conservation Program ............................................................................... 5-9
Table 7-1 Existing Water Rights Status ...................................................................... 7-8
Table 7-2 Forecasted Water Rights Status ................................................................ 7-10
Table 7-3 Existing and Future Requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act ........ 7-16
Table 8-1 a Required Equalizing and Standby Storage (Existing System
Conditions) ............................................................................................................. 8-4
Table 8-1 b Required Equalizing and Standby Storage (Including Credit for
Future Source of Supply Capacity at Existing Facilities) ...................................... 8-5
Table 8-2 Available Storage ...................................................................................... 8-10
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Table 8-3a Comparison of Required and Available Storage (Existing System
Conditions) .................................................................................................. : ........ 8-13
Table 8-3b Comparison of Required and Available Storage (Including .
Credit for Future Emergency Power and Interties) ........................................... '" 8-14
Table 8-4 Required Storage for the 196 Zone with Boeing Redevelopment
Alternative No. 4 .................................................................................................. 8-15
Table 8-5 SerVice Criteria for Required Fire Flow ................................................... 8-21
Table 8-6 Required and Available Fire Flow ........................................................... 8-22
Table 8-7 Recommended Distribution System Improvements ................................. 8-24
Table 9-1 Staff Certification .................................... : .................................................. 9-4
Table 9-2 Operations & Maintenance Activities -Typical Year ............................. 9-10
Table 9-3 Water Department Equipment (2004) ...................................................... 9-13
Table 10-1 6-Year Water System Capital Improvement Program ............................ 10-9
Table 10-2 Future Ca2ital Projects ................................................ ~ ........................ 10-12
Table 11-1 Historical Results of the Operating and Bond Funds (Funds 401
and 451) ..... ;, ...................................................................................................... : .. 11-2
Table 11-2 Projected Water Utility Revenue Bond Is~uances ................................. : 11-6
Table 11-3 Summary of Key Assumptions ............................................................... 11-7
Table 11-4 Projected Sources and Uses of Funds for the Operating and Bond
Funds .................................................................................................................... 11-9
Table 11-5 Sources and Uses of Funds for the Construction Fund ........................ 11-10
Table 11-6 Current City of Renton Water Rate Schedule ...................................... 11-11
11-7
Table 11-4 Projected Sources and Uses of Funds for the Operating and
Bond Funds .......................................................................................................... 11-9
Table 11-5 Sources and Uses of Funds for the Construction Fund ........................ 11-10
Table 11-6 Current City of Renton Water Rate Schedule ..................................... 11-11
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List of Figures
Figure 2-1 City of Renton Drinking Water Organization ........................................... 2-9
Figure 2-2 Service Area ............................................................................................ 2-11
Figure 2-3 Comprehensive Land Use ....................................................................... 2-l3
Figure 2-4 Zoning ..................................................................................................... 2-15
Figure 4-1 Historical Percent of Non-Revenue Water .............................................. 4-12
Figure 4-2 City's Diurnal Curve ............................................................................... 4-14
Figure 4-3 Average and Peak Day Forecast Demands ............................................. 4-17
Figure 4-4 Average and Peak Day Forecast Demands Including the Boeing
Plant Area Redevelopment ................................................................................... 4-22
Figure 5-1: Historical Consumption per Connection ................................................ 5-10
Figure 5-2: Historical Single-Family Residential Consumption per
Connection ........................................................................................................... 5-11
Figure 5-3: Distribution of2003 Single-Family Residential Consumption
per Connection ..................................................................................................... 5-12
Figure 5-4: Distribution of Aggregate 2003 Single-Family Residential
Consumption ........................................................................................................ 5-12
Figure 11-1: Projected Single-Family Residential Monthly Water Rates for
2004 -2015 ......................................................................................................... 11-12
Figure 11-2: Single-Family Residential Monthly Water Rates for 2004 ............... 11-l3
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AC
ADD
AWWA
BPS
ccf
CDBG
CI
CIP
DBP
DI
DOE
DOH
DOT
DWSRF
EDNSP
EIS
EKCCWSP
EKCRWA
EPA
ERU
fps
FY
GIS
GMA
gpd
gpm
HAA5
HDPE
HMI
HPC
BUD
IDSE
ISO
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asbestos cement
average day demand
American Water Works Association
booster pump station
100 cubic feet
Community Development Block Grant
cast iron
Capital Improvement Program
disinfection byproduct
ductile iron
Washington State Department of Ecology
Washington State Department of Health
Washington State Department of Transportation
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
City of Renton Economic Development, Neighborhoods, and
Strategic Planning Division
environmental impact statement
East King County Coordinated Water System Plan
East King County Regional Water Association
United States Environmental Protection Agency
equivalent residential unit
feet per second
fiscal year
geographic information system
Washington State Growth Management Act
gallons per day
gallons per minute
halo acetic acids
high-density polyethylene
human machine interface -
heterotrophic plate counts
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
initial distribution system evaluation
Insurance Services Office
ACRONYMS AN.D ABBREVIATIONS
LF
MCL
mg
mgd
MMS
MTU
O&M
OFM
OSHA
PCE
pCill
PDD
PHD
PLC
PMD
PRY
pSI
PSRC
PWTF
RCW
RTU
SCADA
SEPA
SDWA
SMART
SOC
SPU
ST
TTHM
UGA
VOC
WAC
WCCPS
WISHA
2
lineal feet
maximum contaminant level
million gallons
million gallons per day
Maintenance Mariagement System
master telemetry unit
operation and maintenance
Washington State Office of Financial Management
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
tetrachloroethylene (perc hi oro ethylene )
picocuries per liter
peak day demand \
peak hour demand
programmable logic controller
peak month demand
pressure-reducing valve
pounds per square inch
Puget Sound Regional Council
Public Works Trust Fund
Revised Code of Washington
remote telemetry unit
supervisory control and data acquisition
State Environmental Policy Act
Safe Drinking Water Act
Submerged Monitoring and Recording Transmitter
synthetic organic chemicals
Seattle Public Utilities
steel
total trihalomethanes
urban growth area
volatile organic chemicals
Washington Administrative Code
Water Conservation Coalition ofPuget Sound
Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION
This chapter is an overview of the contents and organization of this water system plan
update, the significant improvements that have been completed since the 1998 Plan,
and the major recommended improvements identified in this Plan. The purpose of this'
Plan is to present a list of recommended facility improvements and policy criteria to
be used to construct and maintain a potable municipal water supply system that is
"adequate, safe and reliable." This plan is an update of the Water Plan adopted in
1998 and approved in 1999, and complies with WAC 246-290. It is based on current
City policy and on regulations and laws adopted by federal and state government and
the Renton City Council.
1.1 Planning for Growth
The City's service area popUlation and land use trends are major factors affecting
water system planning. The service area boundaries have been established through
City policy, agreements with adjacent purveyors, and regional GMA planning. The
City'S service area boundaries will not change without annexation and any areas that
are annexed by Renton will most likely continue to be supplied by the existing water
supply systems in those annexed areas.
The City continues to experience steady growth within its water system as shown on
the figure below. During the past six years similar growth has occurred for residential
and non-residential customers within Renton, with average annual increases between 2
and 3 percent.
Metered Connections
16,000
15,000
14,000
13,000
12,000
11,000
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The City has sufficient annual water rights to meet its projected 20-year (2025) annual
water requirements. The sources of supply will also be marginally able to meet the
projected 2025 peak day demands. The estimated existing and 20-year peak hour
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demands exceed the City's instantaneous water rights. The City's storage is sufficient
to supplement its sources of supply during existing and 2025 peak hour demand
periods. However, additional storage or supply in the 196 Zone would help support
the peak hour demands in the future.
One exception to the City's ability to meet its average and peak day demands is if the
highest level of redevelopment proposed in the Boeing Plant area were to occur. The
City might have difficulty meeting demands within the next 20 years if additional
conservation, (lower average per customer water use) does not occur. If conservation
continues to bring average customer water use down, then this high level of
redevelopment would not present a ch~:t1lenge to . meeting demands until some time
between 2025· and buildout. This high level of growth is one of several alternatives
for redevelopment in the Boeing area. In the unlikely event that this level of growth
was to occur, the City has several options for meeting future demands, which is
discussed in Chapter 7 of this Plan.
The City does not anticipate applying for· any new water rights or changes to its
existing water rights. In 1997 the City had applied for a change of place for several of
its water rights, but since then it has withdrawn those applications. The City's
forecasted water rights are the same as its existing water rights. The City does
however plan to pursue new interties with adjacent water purveyors. Currently the
City is pursuing an intertie with Skyway Water and Sewer District. If it is accepted it
would be installed within the next six years.
1.2 Existing System
Renton faces significant challenges operating and maintaining its water system. It
must protect susceptible sources of supply from contamination, while maintaining a
cost effective, independent supply. It must maintain facilities that provide adequate
service to its customers while meeting the City's service criteria and policies, as well
as state and federal regulations. Renton's water system is expensive to operate and
maintenance intensive since pumping is required to move water anywhere in the
system. Despite these challenges, the existing water system is very well maintained
and provides a high level of service.
However, some system deficiencies do exist, such as storage and booster pump station
capacity. Existing deficiencies will be resolved through the water system's capital
improvement program (CIP) and through a phased construction schedule. Additional
emergency power capabilities at its existing booster pump stations will be considered
where applicable.
In addition to storage and pump station improvements, additional system redundancy
and water quality is being addressed through the Maplewood Treatment Plant. The
Maplewood Water Treatment Improvements project is scheduled to be completed in
June 2005. The project addresses several water quality issues with the Maplewood
wellfield that had limited its use.
All of the City's facilities are replaced or upgraded as needed to comply with
regulatory changes or as components wear out. Renton's ongoing pipe replacement
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program targets replacement of aging steel and asbestos cement, as well as undersized
water mains.
1.3 Futu re System
The City plans on using a combination of conservation and storage to meet peak
demands in the future ... The conservation program will eventually need to include a
rate structure that provides more incentives for conservation during the summer
months.
As part of its CIP the City is planning to build several new storage facilities and
upgrade some of its existing storage facilities to provide additional storage. Planned
storage in the 565, 196,435, and 320 zones will be phased during the next 20 years. It
is recommended that the City maintain its existing interties and emergency supply
agreements with other utilities, and pursue new interties.
Renton will continue to supply all customers located within its service area boundaries
and will control and administer all municipal services within the service area.
1.4 Improvements
The City will prepare for and authorize a CIP program to perform the work listed in
the Capital Improvement Plan. The major improvements anticipated within the next
20 years include:
• Additional emergency power capacity
• Additional booster station capacity
• Additional storage capacity
Additional unspecified improvements include: replacement of worn facilities, studies
to assure future water supply, studies to anticipate treatment requirements, studies to
minimize operating costs, and construction of water mains to serve new customers and
to provide adequate fire protection to existing customers. The required capital
improvements and stricter regulatory standards will require Renton to raise its water
rates.
Renton's water quality and water supply are influenced by the Cedar River. The
management of the river is being supervised by the Cedar River Basin Council.
Renton will continue to participate in the basin management program.
The character of development in the City is changing, and with it the available funding
mechanisms for water system improvements. The City is now beginning to redevelop
areas that have previously had other land uses. This opens the door for low-interest
public loans. The loan program is currently being used to its maximum potential by
the City to minimize the need for rate increases.
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1.5 How to Use This Plan
Chapter 2, Water System Description, provides a general overview of the City's
water service area, briefly describing the service area characteristics, zoning, land use, , ,
neighboring jurisdictions, related plans, service area agreements, and general service
policies.
Chapter 3, Existing System, is a detailed description of the physical facilities of the
system. It includes historical intonnation on various facilities including references to
project and contract file numbers. It also describes the capacity infonnation for wells,
storage facilities, booster pump stations, and interties. The pressure reducing valve
(PRV) stations are listed with infonnation on pressure zones served and valve sizes.
The pipe inventory is provided with length of pipe in tenns of size, material, age,and
pressure zone. System maps and the system hydraulic profile are located in' Appendix
F.
Chapter 4, Planning Data and Water Demand Forecasts, includes population and
demographic trends, historical and existing water use, water demand forecasts,
equivalent residential units, and the impacts of redevelopment of the Boeing Plant
properties on demands.
Chapter 5, Conservation Program, describes the conservation program requirements,
reported data, the elements of the City's conservation program, conservation activities
selected for implementation, funding for the conservation program, and target water-
saving projections.
Chapter 6, Policies, Criteria and Standards, covers the City's policies and criteria for
supply, service, finance, facilities, and organization. The chapter also describes the
City's project review procedures, policies, and requirements for outside parties (e.g.,
developers) and construction certification and follow-up procedures. The applicable
City municipal code is in Appendix D. The City's standard specifications and details
are in Appendix O.
Chapter 7, Water Supply, Water Rights and Water Quality, addresses the City's water
resources, condition, and capacity; the City's water ' rights, interties, the water quality
plan, water treatment, state and federal regulatory requirements; a summary of the
wellhead protection program, system reliability, long-range water supply planning,
and recommended water supply improvements. Copies of the City's water rights
documents are contained in Appendix C. The Drinking Water Quality Monitoring
Program is in Appendix L. The Wellhead Protection Plan is in Appendix Q.
Chapter 8, Water System Analysis, evaluates the present and future adequacy of the
system including storage, distribution, and transmission with regard to average day,
peak day, peak hour, and fire flow demands.
, Chapter 9, Operations and Maintenance, describes the management of the water
utility, operator certification, system operation and control, comprehensive
monitoring, a summary of the emergency response program, safety procedures,
customer complaint response program, record keeping and reporting, and O&M
improvements. The Cross Connection Control Plan is contained in Appendix G.
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Chapter 10, Capital Improvement Program, provides a summary of the six-year
capital improvement program; planned future capital projects (beyond the six-year
CIP planning cycle), and cost estimating methodology.
Chapter 11, Financial Program, is a description of the water utility's financial
condition and contains a projection of financial results through 2015. It contains
historical financial perfonnance, available funding sources, and the water utility
financial plan including projected water rates.
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WATER SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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2.1 Ownership and Management
N arne: City of Renton
DOH System No.: 71850 L
Type of Ownership: Municipal
The City of Renton is a City Council-Mayoral form of government. Members of the
Council and the Mayor are elected officials. The Mayor is the head of the executive
branch of the government and is the chief executive officer of the City government
and as such has general supervision over the several departments of the City and over
all its interests. Figure 2-1, City of Renton Drinking Water Organization, shows the
organization of the drinking water utility. With the exception of the billing function the
operation of the utility falls under the supervision of the Administrator of the Planning!
BuildinglPublic Works Department, Mr. Gregg Zimmerman. Some of the City offices
that provide support to the operation of the Drinking Water Utility are not shown on the
organizational chart. For example, the Human ResourceslRisk Management
Department provides hiring, benefits, insurance, some types of training and other
support to the utility; the Information Services Division provides computer, networking
and telecommunications support; and the City Attorney's Office provides legal support.
Budgets are formulated by the departments and are presented by the Mayor to the City
Council for approval. Expenditures for items in a Council-approved budget are
approved by the Administrator, the Mayor or the Council depending upon the amount
of expenditure.
2.2 System Background
2.2.1 History of Water System Development and Growth
The history of the City's system is well documented in the previous Water System
Plans prepared for the City by CH2M Hill in 1965, by RH2 Engineering in 1983 and
1990, and by the City and RH2 Engineering in 1998. The detailed information
presented in those documents is not repeated in this document. F or those interested,
the 1965, 1983, 1990, and 1998 Water System Plans are available from the City.
However, some of the history of the system is included in this plan for the sake of
convemence.
The City of Renton's Water System provides service to more than 50,000 customers.
In addition, the City supplies water on a wholesale basis to Skyway Water and Sewer
District (formerly Lakeridge Bryn-Mawr Water District) through a single metered
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connection. The water service area (shown in Figure 1, Appendix F) includes service
to some parts of unincorporated King County. Chapter 3 provides a more detailed
description of the development of the water system by facility.
2.2.2 Geography
The City of Renton is located within King County at the southeastern end of Lake
Washington. 1-405 runs through the middle of the service area, from its western
boundary, up through its northern boundary. The Cedar River divides the City's
service area between the north and south. Its water system provides service to an area
of approximately 16 square miles that is largely coincident with the city limits. The
water distribution system serves the valley floors and parts of five surrounding hills:
West Hill, the Highlands, Scenic Hill (also known as Renton Hill), Talbot Hill, and
Rolling Hills. The City currently serves customers within an elevation range of 11
feet to 473 feet. This range creates a need for at least four separate pressure zones.
However, physical barriers such as hills and valleys often prevent the extension of a
pressure zone from one location to another. As a result of Renton's topography and
geography, the City has 14 hydraulically distinct pressure zones. .
2.2.3 Existing Service Area
The existing water service area is shown in Figure 1, Existing Water System and in
Figure 3, Service Area/Adjacent Systems, in Appendix F. It is ~nlikely that Renton's
existing water service area will change very much in the future because of its
geography and the fact that all areas around its service area are currently served by
other water utilities
2.2.4 Future Service Area
The only possible changes in Renton's water service area in the future are on its
western boundary. There is one small area that may be served by Renton in the future
as shown on Figure 2-2 and by the "Future Renton Water Service Area [Upon
Annexation]" on Figure 3 in Appendix F. The future annexation area is described in
the Skyway's water system plan and the Service Area Boundary Agreement between
Skyway Water and Sewer District and the City of Renton. The area would only
become part of the City'S water service area upon annexation into the City.
2.2.5 Zoning and Land Use
Figures 2-3 and 2-4 show Renton's comprehensive land use and zoning designation,
respectively, as provided by the City'S Economic Development, Neighborhoods and
Strategic Planning (EDNSP) Division. The land use and zoning shown here are
consistent with zoning and land use used in the City's General Comprehensive Plan,
and as a result, the requirements of the GMA. These designations are also consistent
with planning documents of other jurisdictions such as the King County
Comprehensive Land Use Plan. King County's land use is shown on its land use map
included in Appendix F.
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The City's water service area includes a majority of the incorporated area of the City
as well as some unincorporated King County areas that may be annexed in the future.
Other areas that are currently served by other water utilities or by wholesale water
purchased from other utilities include an area to the west of the.City that is currently
served by Skyway Water and Sewer District and the Boeing Plant Area on the west
side of the City. The Boeing Plant Area is within Renton's service area and is served
by the City partially with wholesale water purchased from Seattle. The remainder of
the Boeing Plant Area is served with water from Renton's supply. Figure 2-2 shows
the area served by Skyway that may be annexed by the City in the future and the
Boeing Plant Area that may be served solely from Renton's sources of supply in the
future. Other than the above mentioned areas, Renton's water service area is bordered
by adjacent systems. Therefore, much of the growth of the City's water service area is
expected to come from redevelopment and development of vacant land currently
within its service area. The Water System Plan update specifically focuses on areas
that may experience significant redevelopment in the future: the Renton Highlands and
the Boeing Plant Area.
Redevelopment within the City is expected to be a mix of residential and non-
residential growth. Residential growth is expected to be at a higher density than what
has historically occurred due to higher growth of multifamily units, and single-family
lots that tend to be smaller than the typical single-family lots developed in the past.
2.2.6 Neighboring and Adjacent Purveyors
Renton's water service area is bordered by eight adjacent water systems: Skyway
Water and Sewer District, City of Tukwila, City of Kent, Soos Creek Water and Sewer
District, Cedar River Water and Sewer District, Water District No. 90, and Coal Creek
Utility District. Figure 3 in Appendix F shows Renton's water service area and its
neighboring water utilities.
2.3 Related Plans
The following plans are related to the City of Renton Water System Plan:
• King County Comprehensive Plan (2000)
• East King County Coordinated Water System Plan (updated in 1996)
• Skyway Water & Sewer District Water System Plan (updated in 2004)
• City of Renton Water System Plan (1998)
• City of Renton Comprehensive Plan-includes land use element (updated in
2004)
• City of Renton Storm Water Plan (1995)
• City of Renton Wastewater Plan (updated in 1999)
• Seattle Public Utilities Water System Plan (updated in 2001)
• -City of Tukwila Comprehensive Water Plan (updated in 1999)
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• City of Kent Comprehensive Water System Plan (being updated-200212004
draft)
• Soos Creek Water and Sewer District Water Comprehensive Plan (updated in
2004)
• Cedar River Water and Sewer District Water System Plan (updated in 2000)
• King County Water District No. 90 Comprehensive Water System Plan
(updated in 1?98)
• Coal Creek Utility District Water System Plan (updated in 2004)
The City is not aware of any inconsistencies between this plan and, the plans listed
above.
2.4Servi~e Area Agreements
Copies of service area agreements are included in Appendix B, Agreements. The
following is a list of the service area agreements that the City has with adjacent
purveyors:
• Agreement between the City of Renton and the Skyway Water and Sewer District
for the Establishment of Water and Sewer Service Boundaries (CAG-03-197),
December 31,200'3.
• Seattle Agreements (through 1998):
• City of Seattle Ordinance 119202, October 22, 1998.
• Interlocal Agreement between the City of Seattle and the City of Renton for
use of certain Renton right-of-way by Seattle and use of certain Seattle
owned property by Renton, November 9, 1998.
• Water Purveyor Contract between the City of Seattle and the City of Renton
for the Sale of Wholesale Water by Seattle to Renton, November 1, 1998.
• Lease Agreement No. 327-815 (18-23-5 SE) between the City of Seattle and
the City of Renton, November 9, 1998.
• Agreement for the Transfer of Water Service and Provision of Primary Fire
Service between the City of Seattle and the City of Renton, November 9,
1998.
• City of Renton Ordinance 1544, Granting Franchise to City of Seattle for 36-inch
supply line in 132nd Avenue SE, May 1, 1956.
• Agreement for he Sale of Water in an Emergency by the City of Renton to the
City of Renton (CAG-02-123), November 30,2002.
• Agreement between the City of Renton and the Cedar River Water and Sewer
District for the Establishment of Service Boundaries (CAG-99-014), February 8,
1999.
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• Agreement for Establishing Utility Service Boundaries as Identified by the East
I9ng County Coordinated Water System Plan (CAG-97-100), June 12, 1997.
• Agreement for Establishing Utility Service Boundaries as Identified by the East
King County Coordinated Water System Plan (CAG-075-89), October 18, 1989.
• Agreement for Establishing Water Service Boundaries as Identified by the
Skyway Coordinated Water System Plan (CAG-076-89), October 18, 1989.
• City of Renton and Soos Creek Water and Sewer District Interlocal Agreement
for the Establishment of Service Boundaries (CAG-97-164), October 10, 1997
[Amendment] .
• City of Renton and Soos Creek Water and Sewer District Agreement for the
Transfer of Facilities and for the Establishment of Service Boundaries (CAG-083-
91), August 6, 1991.
• City of Renton and Bryn MaWr -Lakeridge Water and Sewer District -Contract
for Water Supply and Joint Storage and Transmission (CAG-93-097), January 1,
1993 [Bryn Mawr -Lakeridge Water and Sewer District is now Skyway Water
and Sewer District].
• Agreement for the Emergency Sale of Water between the City of Renton and the
City of Tukwila (CAG-95-034), March 21, 1995. -
• Agreement for the Emergency Sale of Water between the City of Renton and the
City of Kent (CAG-95-071), May 17, 1995.
2.5 Service Area Policies
The following is a summary of many of the City's water service policies. Chapter 6 of
this Water System Plan includes additional information about the City's water service
policies. Appendix D contains excerpts from Renton's Municipal Code that are
applicable to the water utility.
Wholesaling Water
The City has one long-term wholesale customer, the Skyway Water and Sewer
District, and has no plans to sell water wholesale on a long term basis to any other
purveyor. The sale of water on a short-term basis would be handled on a case-by-case
basis._
Wheeling Water
The City does not currently wheel water. The City will consider any possible
situations of wheeling water on a case-by-case basis. Water chemistry compatibility
and its effects on water quality, including aesthetics such as taste and odor would be a
primary consideration.
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Annexation
The City uses its existing service area agreements to detennine areas where water
service will be provided. Therefore, City annexations do not affect the provision of
water service.
Direct Connection and Satellite I Remote Systems
Satellite and remote systems are not allowed within the City's water service area.
Developments must connect to the City's water system if the development lies within
the City's water service area.
Surcharge for Outside Customers
The City charges a surcharge for connections to the City's water distribution system if
the property lies outside the City limits. The surcharge is 50% for the monthly base
charge and the consumption charge. The surcharge does not affect system growth.
Additional detail about this policy is described in Chapter 6.
Formulation of Local Improvement Districts Outside Legal Boundaries
The City's service area is surrounded by the service areas of other water purveyors.
Therefore, the City does not have to address the issue of local improvement districts
outside of legal boundaries.
Urban Growth Area
The City's urban growth area (UGA) boundary extends beyond Renton's city limits
and water service area boundary. Other water purveyors serve areas outside of the
City'S water service area. Due in large part to the geography of the City of Renton, it
is unlikely that its water service area would be extended much further beyond the
existing water service area or what is shown in Figure 2-3. Any new areas within the
City's UGA that are annexed by Renton would likely continue to be served by the
other utilities currently serving them. Any new development within the Renton's
water service area is expected to pay for extensions.
Late-comer Agreements
The City allows late-comer agreements.
Oversizing
The City will provide funds to install larger facilities so future developments may be
served. In the case of mains, in general, the City will pay the difference in material
costs between the currently required main size and the larger main size.
Extensions
System extensions are allowed and are paid for by the developer. In general,
extensions are required for the full frontage of the property served. For residential
areas the minimum main size is usually 8-inch-diameter. In cases where an extension
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will be a dead-end with low probability of being further extended, smaller mains are
allowed for water quality reasons provided fire flow requirements can be met
elsewhere. The minimum main size is usually 12-inch diameter for commercial and
industrial areas with fire flow requirements dictating the ultimate size. Main
extensions as well as fire hydrant and meter additions trigger system development
charges. These charges are described in the Renton Municipal Code and can be
viewed online at Municipal Research & Services Center at http://www.mrsc.org.
Chapter 6 has additional information about the City's policies related to water system
extensions.
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Danny Hribal
MS Worker III
Water Maintenance
Services
FIGURE 2-1
City of Renton
Drinking Water Organization
Nenita Ching
Principal Financial &
Administrative Analyst
PBPW
Hema Thanedar
Office Assistant III
PBPW
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George Stahl
Supervisor
Water Maintenance
Services
Dan Scottie
Supervisor
Utility Maintenance
Vacant-MS Worker
MS Worker III
Water Maintenance
Services
Bob Sagara
Lead Worker
Water Maintenance
Services
Gary Smith
MS Worker III
Water Maintenance
Services
Sean Campbell
MS Worker III
Water Maintenance
Services
Patrick Pierson
MS Worker II
Water Maintenance
Services
Michael Schuld
~ MS Worker III
Water Maintenance
Services
Joshua O'Neill
~ MS Worker II
Water Maintenance
Services
Federico Enriquez
_ Utility Locator
Water Maintenance
Services
Craig Pray
I--MS Worker III
Water Maintenance
Services
Charles Durbin
Operator
Water Quality I
Treatment Plant
Ron Druce
Operator
Water Quality I
Treatment Plant
Robert Purdy
Elec. Technician
Water Utility
Maintenance
Gregg Seegmiller Eric Schwind
_ Lead Worker MS Worker III
Water Maintenancel, Water Maintenance
Services I I Services
Gregg Zimmerman, P.E.
Administrator
Planning, Building & Public
Works
Mike Stenhouse
Director
Maintenance
Services Division
Ray Sled
Manager
Water
Maintenance
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Sandra Hock
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Water Maintenance
Douglas Allen
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Water Maintenance
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Water Maintenance
City Council
Kathy Keolker-Wheeler
Mayor
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Jay Covington
Chief Administrative Officer
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Lys Homsby, P.E.
Director
Utility Systems
Division
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Abdoul Gafour
Supervisor
Water Utility
Engineering
Tom Malphrus, P.E.
CIP Project Manager
Water Utility Engineering
Carolyn Boatsman
Aquifer I Wellhead
Protection Manager
Water Utility Engineering
Rick Moreno
CIP Project Manager
Water Utility Engineering
Laszlo Csuha
Cross Connection
Control Manager
Water Utility Engineering
Helen Weagraff
Public Education
Manager
Water Utility Engineering
J.D. Wilson, P.E.
CIP Project Manager I
GIS I Data Base
Manager
Water Utility Engineering
Neil Watts, P.E.
Director
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Kayren Kittrick
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Development
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Michael Dotson
Project Manager
Plan Review
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Juliana Fries, P.E.
Janet lilian
Project Manager
Plan Review
Stephen Pinkham
Lead Construction
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Development Services
Dan Thompson
Project Manager
Plan Review
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Development Services
Tom Main
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Development Services
Ron McPhee
Ameta Henniger
Project Manager
Plan Review
Pat Miller
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Development Services Development Services
Rick Kokko
I-Services Representative
Development Services
Larry Meckling
Building Official
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Phillip Hudgens
Plumbing Inspector
Building
Victoria Runkle
Administrator
Finance & Information
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Elaine Gregory
Director
Fiscal Services
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Elloyce Sumpter
Utility Accounts
Supervisor
Utility Billing
Carol Bumett
Accounting
Assistant IV
Utility Billing
Penny Merrill
Accounting
Assistant IV
Utility Billing
Terri Karpavicus
Accounting
Assistant IV
Utility Billing
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3.1 System Overview
Chapter 3
EXISTING SYSTEM
All water consumed in Renton's service area must pass through a well or spring and
potentially several pump stations. Because of this, the City's water system is
maintenance-intensive, with facilities for pumping, water quality control, and
emergency power generation.
Eight wells and one spring are used for normal supply (RW-1, RW-2, RW-3, PW-8,
PW-9, PW-ll, PW-12, PW-17, and Springbrook Springs). One well, EW-3, is used
for emergency back-up supply only. PW-5A is used only for summer peak demands.
Wells RW-l, RW-2, RW-3, PW-8, PW-9, and EW-3 pump from the Cedar River
Delta Aquifer and are referred to as the downtown wells. Wells PW-ll, PW-12, and
PW -17 pump from a deep aquifer underlying the Maplewood Golf Course and are
referred to as the Maplewood wells. Well PW -5A pumps from a deep aquifer in the
Kennydale area.
Pumping is accomplished by nine on-line booster pump stations and three standby
booster stations that are located throughout the City. The water from the downtown
wells and the artesian spring is first pumped into the lowest pressure zone in the valley
floor, and then pumped up to West Hill, the Highlands, Renton Hill, Talbot Hill, and
Rolling Hills for consumption. Water from the Maplewood wells is pumped from a
post-treatment c1earwell into the Highlands and Rolling Hills areas. Water from PW-
5A is pumped into the Highlands 435 Zone. Two of the standby pump stations, two
pressure-reducing valves (PRVs), and one metered connection supply water to the
Rolling Hills/Talbot Hill service area from the Seattle Cedar RiverlBow Lake
transmission pipelines during emergencies. One emergency intertie can supply water
to the Earlington 370 Pressure Zone from the Seattle Cedar RiverlBow Lake
transmission pipeline.
Currently there are nine reservoirs in the system, strategically located to provide
adequate equalizing and fire flow reserves. PRVs are used to supply lower pressure
zones from higher pressure zones that contain water storage reservoirs.
Areas within the City's service area may have similar elevations, but can not be served
as part of the same pressure zone due to the geography. As an example, the pressure
zones in the Highlands area have not been extended across Maple Valley into the
Renton Scenic Hill or Talbot Hill areas, even though the elevations served on these
two hills are similar. The Cedar River Valley has provided a physical barrier that has
prec1udedjoining of hydraulically similar pressure zones. As a result of these physical
barriers and the elevation range served, 14 pressure zones are necessary, as shown in
Table 3-1.
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Table 3-1
Pressure Zones by Geographical Area
Pressure Zone
196
320 , 435, and 565
300, 370, and 495
370 and 490
300E,300VV, 350, 395,490, and 590
Serves
Valley Floor
Highlands and Kennydale areas
West Hill & Earlington areas
Scenic Hill
Rolling Hills and Talbot Hill
All of the pressure zones are hydraulically interrelated with the lowest pressure zone,
the 196 Zone, in the valley floor. Additionally, the Rolling Hills and Highlands areas
can be supplied from the Maplewood wellfield (79 Pressure Zone, where 79 is the
overflow elevation of c1earwell). All supply to the system not consumed in the
downtown 196 Pressure Zone, is pumped to higher pressure zones. . Figure 2 (in
Appendix F) shows a hydraulic profile of the existing system and demonstrates how
water moves vertically through the water system. Figure 1 (in Appendix F) shows
how water moves horizontally through the system. It is desirable to have two or more
connections (or supply points) within each pressure zone that allows water to move
upward to a higher pressure zone or downward to a lower pressure zone. This
maximizes system reliability by providing multiple paths or routes that the water can
take when moving between pressure zones.
3.2 Water System Description
Numerous changes to the City's water system have occurred since the completion of
the 1998 Water System Plan. The major changes are summarized in the following
sections.
3.2.1 Source of Supply
Renton has nine supply sources that supply water from three. aquifers and one artesian
spring. Each of the supply sources are described in detail below, including
development and improvements to each source. Table 3-2 lists the active supply
sources and the rated capacity of each. It does not include the inactive source, Well 4,
or the Seattle interties.
Springbrook Springs (DOH SourceS05)
Located at the south end of the City, Springbrook Springs is an artesian spring and
was first used in 1909. The infiltration gallery was upgraded and asanitary seal was
added in 1976 (project number W-0422). Chlorination was added in 1976 (W-0423).
The chlorination building is located approximately 300 yards from the infiltration
gallery and is adjacent to the transmission main. Fluoridation was added in 1986 (W-
0851) via an addition to the chlorination building. Corrosion control treatment to
comply with the Lead & Copper Rule (PH adjustment with sodium hydroxide) was
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added in 1999 (W-2238). A sodium hydroxide storage building was added as part of
this proj ect.
The City has acquired ownership of a significant amount of property to fonn a
watershed directly surrounding the Spring. A chain link fence has been erected
around the property to restrict access to and activities within the watershed. The last
segment of chain link fence was installed in 2002 (W -2980).
The Spring provides direct service to the Downtown 196 Pressure Zone. The level in
the South Talbot Reservoir provides the only control of the discharge from the Spring.
The Spring facility is a free flowing facility with no control of its discharge rate. The
flow from the Spring into the distribution system varies from 500 gpm to 1,200 gpm
and varies with the demand in the 196 Pressure Zone (elevation of the water in the
North Talbot Reservoir). The flow meter is located inside the chemical treatment
building.
Table 3·2
On·line Supply Sources· Installed Capacities
Name
Springbrook
Well RW-1
Well RW-2
Well RW-3
Well RW-5A
Well PW-8
Well PW-9
Well PW-11
Well PW-12
Well PW-17
TOTAL·
Pumping Rate
(gpm)
1,200
2,200
2,200
2,200
1,400
3,500
1,200
2,500
1,500
1,500
19,400
Wells 1, 2, and 3 (DOH Source S10 -well field)
Pumping Rate
(mgd)
1.73
3.17
3.17
3.17
2.02
5.04
1.73
3.60
2.16
2.16
27.94
PW-1 & PW-2 were originally drilled in 1942 and were replaced by RW-1 (DOH
Source SOl) and RW-2 (DOH Source S02) in 1988 (W-0880). PW-3 was originally
drilled in 1959 and the well head constructed in 1962 (W-0119) and was replaced by
RW-3 «(DOH Source S03) (W-0880) which is collocated with RW-1 and RW-2 in a
well house in Liberty Park adjacent to Houser Way N and the Cedar River. The water
right for PW-3 was transferred to RW:"3. Project W-0880 included chlorination and
fluoridation. Corrosion control treatment to comply with the Lead & Copper Rule (pH
adjustment with sodium hydroxide) was added in 1999 (W-2238). A manual transfer
switch with Kirk-Key safety system was added in 1999 to allow the well house to be
powered by a City-owned portable generator (W-2784). Primary disinfection with
continuous chlorine concentration monitoring-using a loop of large diameter pipe in
Liberty Park-was added to the three wells in 2003 (W-2893). Each well is
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individually metered and is controlled by the elevation in North Talbot Reservoir. The
meters are located inside the well house. The wells are pumped into the 196 Pressure
Zone.
WellS (DOH Source 507)
PW-8 was drilled in 1968 and the wellhead constructed in 1969 (W-03lO). The
facility is located in Cedar River Park adjacent to 1-405. Project W-031O)ncluded
chlorination. Fluoridation was added in 1986 (W -0851). Corrosion control treatment
to comply with the Lead and Copper Rule (PH adjustment with sodium hydroxide)
was added in 1999 (W-2238). The electrical system was rehabi'litated in 1990 (W-
1020). The rehab included stubbing out a 4-inch electrical conduit from the main
panel to the west side of the building for a future emergency power feed (refer to
WTR-13-0035, Emergency Power System Study 1989). This is a metered source and '
is controlled by the elevation in the North Talbot Reservoir. The meter is located in a
vault adjacent to the well house. The well is pumped into the 196 Pressure Zone.
Well 9 (DOH Source 509) ,
PW-9 was drilled in 1984 (W-0665) and the wellhead constru~ted in 1985 (W-0718).
It is located in Cedar River Park near where 1-405 crosses SR 169. ,Project W-0718
included chlorination and stubbing out a 3'1'2-inch electrical conduit from the main
panel to the west side of the building for a future emergency power feed (refer to
'WTR-13-0035, Emergency Power System Study 1989). Fluoridation was added in
1986 (W -0851). Corrosion control treatment to comply with the Lead and Copper
Rule (PH adjustment with sodium hydroxide) was added in 1999 (W-2238). This is a
metered source and is controlled by the elevation in the North Talbot Reservoir. The
meter is located in a vault adjacent to the well house. The well is pumped into the 196
Pressure Zone.
Emergency Well 3 (DOH Source 516)
EW-3R was drilled in 1999 (W-2315) and the wellhead constructed in 2003 (W-2915).
It is located in Liberty Park near the intersection of Houser Way N and Bronson Way
N. This well replaced EW -3. EW -3 was the original Well PW -3. W -2315 included
chlorination, fluoridation, and treatment for corrosion control. ,The project also
included switchgear and a receptacle to feed power from a portable generator set. This
is a metered source and is controlled by the elevation in the North Talbot Reservoir.
The well is pumped into the 196 Pressure Zone.
Well 5 (DOH Source 504)
PW-5A was drilled in 1988 (CAG-070-86) and the wellhead constructed in 1991 (W-
0888). The well is located on the northwest comer of Jones Avenue NE and NE 24th
Street. PW-5A replaced PW-5 (formerly Kennydale Well No.1), which had severe
sanding problems and could not be successfully redeveloped. The original PW-5 was
drilled in 1953. Project W-0888 included chlorination and fluoridation as well as
switchgear and a receptacle to feed power from a portable generator set. Treatment
for corrosion control is not necessary as the pH of the raw water is about 8.0. This
source can be used for summer peaking supply but has taste and odor problems. The
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raw water, like that of the Maplewood well field, contains hydrogen sulfide, iron,
manganese, and ammonia. At some time in the future additional treatment will be
added to address these problems. This is a metered source and is controlled by the
elevation of the Highlands 435 Reservoirs. The meter is located in a vault 45 feet to
the east of the well house. The well is pumped into the Highlands 435 Pressure Zone.
Maplewood Wellfield (DOH Source 513)
Located at Maplewood Golf Course on Maple Valley Highway, the wellfield consists
of three wells: PW-11 (DOH Source Sl1), PW-12 (DOH Source SI5), and PW-17
(DOH Source SI2). PW-11 and PW-17 were drilled in 1989 (CAG-88-030) and the
wellheads constructed in 1991 (W-0850 and W-1027). PW-12 was drilled in 1994
(WTR-13-042) and the wellhead constructed in 1998 (W-2279). Treatment for the
water from these wells is provided at the Maplewood Treatment and Booster Pump
Station Facility, which was constructed in 1995 (W-I052). The raw water contains
hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and manganese, and a small amount of iron. The original
strategy for treating the water was to remove hydrogen sulfide using aeration and to.
keep the manganese in solution using ortho-polyphosphate (sequestering) as well as
chlorinating and fluoridating the water. Treatment for corrosion control is not
necessary as the pH of the raw water is about 8.0. The presence of ammonia was
discovered after the plant went on line. The sequestering did not work and the water
utility received numerous complaints regarding staining and taste and odor. The
method used for secondary disinfection was changed from chlorination to
chloramination, which limited the areas in which the water could be used in the
distribution system due to problems with mixing the Maplewood water with the water
from the other sources.
In January 2002 the City shut the wellfield down and began design and construction
efforts to replace the treatment. A treatment pilot plant study had been conducted in
June and July of 2001. The resulting design consists of: (1) converting hydrogen
sulfide to sulfate by adding oxygen from air and reacting on granular activated carbon
filters; (2) removing manganese with green sand filters; and (3) converting ammonia
to nitrogen gas by adding chlorine and reacting in a contact basin. Construction (W-
2953) of a new treatment building began in October 2003 and is scheduled to be
completed in June 2005.
The project includes changing the method of chlorination from chlorine gas to sodium
hypochlorite liquid. Fluoridation will be accomplished by using existing plant. The
project also includes manual switchgear with Kirk-Key safety system to allow
powering one 1,500 gpm well, one 1,500 gpm low-lift pump, and one 1,500 gpm high-
lift pump and associated treatment equipment with a City-owned portable generator.
Each well is individually metered. The meters will be located in the new treatment
building. The wells are controlled by either the elevation in the Highlands 565
Reservoir or the Rolling Hills 590 and 490 Reservoirs (see discussion of Rolling Hills
Booster Pump Station-in particular the back-pressure sustaining valves regulating the
flow between the 490 and 590 pressure zones). The treated water will be pumped to
the clearwell located at the existing Maplewood TreatmentIBooster Pump Station
facility. From the c1earwell the water will be pumped to either the Highlands 565
Pressure Zone or the Rolling Hills 590 Pressure Zone.
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Well 4 (DOH Source 506)
Well 4 was drilled in 1942 for the Northwest Water Company. The well was removed
in 1962. The City has an active water right of 170 gpm for the well (GWC 884-D).
Seattle Interties (DOH Source 508)
Currently there are eight interties and one emergency intertie with Seattle Public
Utilities (SPU). Two of the interties are used to supply water to the Boeing Renton
Plant via two 10-inch mains. Prior to 2001 Seattle sold this water directly to Boeing.
In 2001, in accordance with a revised franchise agreement between Seattle and
Renton, the metering points for the two 10-inch service lines were moved closer to the
SPU Cedar River Pipelines (W -2890), the source, and Renton began purchasing the
water wholesale from Seattle and selling the water to Boeing. The emergency intertie
was constructed in 1994 (W-2071) to supply fire fighting water to the Boeing
Longacres site. This is an 8-inch connect,ion to the 60-inch SPU Bow Lake
transmission main at PRY Station 24. The remaining six interties areused for summer
peaking supply and emergency supply. These are SPU Station Nos. 33,34,36,37,38,
and 39 and are further described in Table 3-3, Interties.
Table 3·3
Interties
Meter Other Flow
Name Size Location System Direction
TIffany Park 10"/8" Kirkland Av SE & SE 158th St Seattle Two-way
SWD Sta. #39
Fred Nelson 8" Benson Rd S & S 26th St Seattle To Renton
SWD Sta. #34
PRV28 6" Shattuck Av S & S 23rd Seattle To Renton
SWD Sta. #33
PRV35 6" S 134th St & Thomas Av S Seattle To Renton
SWD Sta. #38
PRV6 3"/3" Beacon Wy S near Renton Av S Seattle To Renton
SWD Sta. #37
SWD Sta. #36 6" Jones Av S & S 7th St Seattle To Renton
Boeing Plant Meter -East 10" Logan Av S & S 2nd St Seattle To Renton Boeing Plant
Boeing Plant Meter -West 10" Logan Av S & S 2nd St Seattle To Renton Boeing Plant
WD 90/Renton 8" Union Av NE & NE 10th WD90 To WD 90
Skyway Wholesale 10" 80th Av S & S 116th St Skyway To Skyway
Boeing CSTC Fire1 12" SW 23rd St -300 ft west of Oakesdale Seattle To Renton
Renton/Seattle 1 10" Union Av SE & SE 2nd PI Seattle To Seattle
Tukwila 8" West Valley & extension of SW 34th St Tukwila Two-way
PRV 232
Kent 10" SE 43rd St & Lind Av SW Kent Two-way
PRV 252
1. Emergency Intertie
2. Emergency Intertie can indude peak demands for a short duration.
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Maximum
Flowrate
1,050
925
700
700
320
700
1,950
1,950
1,250
1,950
2,800
1,250
2,400
1,900
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3.2.2 Storage
Water storage within the distribution system provides for operational, equalizing,.
firefighting, and standby storage. Storage is provided by reservoirs and elevated tanks
located within the distribution system. The City currently operates eight distribution
system storage facilities and an operational storage/equalizing/detention reservoir at
the Maplewood Treatment Plant. This section provides a description of the function
and condition of each of these facilities.· Currently none of the reservoITs have flow
meters. Table 3-4 lists all of the City's existing storage facilities and summarizes the
physical characteristics. The recommended sizing and location of future storage
facilities are presented in Chapter 10, Capital Improvement Program.
North Talbot Reservoir (196 Pressure Zone; Overflow elevation = 199.58 feet
NAVD 1988)
Located at Talbot Hill Park near the intersection of Talbot Road S and S 19th Street,
this 5 mg cast-in-place reinforced concrete underground reservoir was constructed in
1976 (W-0419) and replaced two uncovered 0.5-mg reservoirs that occupied the same
site. In 1989 CH2M Hill visually inspected the reservoir and noted the following: the
joint sealant was in good condition; leaching of the concrete was observed; the
leaching of the columns was slightly greater than observed on comparable structures.
CH2M Hill made the following recommendations: drain and inspect the.reservoir
every two to five years; replace the ladder and overflow pipe supports with stainless
steel; install galvanic cathodic protection anodes to protect metal associated with the
intake piping, wash-down piping, and other metals submerged in the reservoir.
Mount Olivet Reservoir (196 Pressure Zone; Overflow elevation = 184.1 feet
NAVD 1988)
Located near the intersection of NE 3rd Street and Bronson Way NE, this 3 mg
aboveground welded steel tank was constructed in 1954 (W-1141). CH2M Hill has
periodically inspected it over the years: 1969, 1977, 1982, 1985, 1989, and 1997. In
1971 an impressed current cathodic protection system was installed (W-0371). The
exterior was recoated in 1978 (W-0476). The interior was recoated in 1991 (W-1035).
The exterior was recoated and the cathodic protection system replaced in 1999 (W-
2787). A future CIP project is to raise the overflow elevation of this reservoir to 199
feet.
Highlands 435 Reservoir -1.5 mg (435 Pressure Zone; Overflow elevation =
440.3 feet NAVD 1988)
Located at the Highlands reservoir site east of the intersection of NE 12th Street and
Monroe Avenue NE, this reservoir was originally constructed as an uncovered
reservoir during World War II (circa 1942)--concrete-lined, rectangular in shape,
partially in-ground and partially above ground of bermed excavated material. In 1966
the reservoir was covered (W -0098). In 1986 the beams for the cover were sand
blasted and painted. In 1987 the roof beams were inspected for cracks; none were
found (W -0909). In 2000 CH2M Hill inspected the reservoir for leaks and a
preliminary design was conducted to increase the inflow and outflow piping (WTR-
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13-0072). The inspection was prompted by a concern that the Highlands 1.5 mg and 2
mg reservoirs had been damaged in the January 28, 1995, Robinson Point earthquake
(5.0 magnitude) as evidenced by wet ground around the chlorination booster station
building (further examination discovered the problem was a leaking service line).
Because of the concern that the two Highlands 435 Zone reservoirs will suffer major
damage in a large earthquake the City plans to replace them in the future.
Highlands 435 Reservoir - 2 mg (435 Pressure Zone; Overflow elevation =
439.8 feet NAVD 1988)
Also located at the Highlands reservoir site, this covered, concrete lined, partially in-
ground, partially aboveground reservoir was constructed in 1960 (W -0024). In 1986
the beams for the cover were sand blasted and painted. In 1987 the roof beams were
inspected for cracks; some were found at the column locations (W -0909) .. In 1992
reinforcing collars were installed at the roof beam-column intersections and various
cracks and joints in the concrete liner were sealed (W-I081). See discussion above for
2000 inspection.
Highlands 565 Reservoir (565 Pressure Zone; Overflow elevation = 569.1
feet NAVD 1988)
Also located at the Highlands reservoir site, this 0.75 mg elevated steel reservoir was
constructed in 1960 (W-0018). CH2M Hill has periodically inspected it over the
years: 1969, 1973, 1977, and 1985. In 1971 an impressed current cathodic protection
system was installed (W-0371). The exterior was recoated in 1978 (W-0476). In
1996 Chicago Bridge & Iron inspected" the reservoir. In 1997 the interior of the
reservoir was recoated, the impressed cathodic protection system was replaced, and
additional railing and a safety climb rail were added (W-2210). Also, in 1997 the
exterior of the reservoir was recoated (W-2303). During the Nisqually earthquake of
February 28, 2001, (6.8 magnitude) the cross bracing of the tower structure was
plastically deformed. In 2003 the bracing was repaired and the tank structure
seismically rehabilitated (W -3005). The rehabilitation consisted of installing friction
dampeners on the cross bracing and flexible connections where the water mains
interface with the tanks.
Rolling Hills 590 Reservoir (590 Pressure Zone; Overflow elevation = 593.1
feet NAVD 1988)
Located at the Rolling Hills reservoir site near the intersection of Puget Drive SE and
Edmonds Avenue SE, this 0.3 mg elevated steel reservoir was constructed in 1970 (W-
0323). The exterior was recoated in 1980 (W-0524). During the Nisqually earthquake
of February 28, 2001, (6.8 magnitude) the cross bracing of the tower structure was
plastically deformed. In 2003 the bracing was repaired and the tank structure
seismically rehabilitated (W-3005). The rehabilitation consisted of installing friction
dampeners on the cross bracing and flexible connections where the water mains
interface with the tanks. In addition to this work both the interior and exterior were
recoated and an impressed current cathodic protection system was installed.
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Rolling Hills 490 Reservoir (490 Pressure Zone; Overflow elevation = 494.5
feet NAVe 1988)
Also located at the Rolling Hills reservoir site, this 3 mg above ground steel tank was
constructed in 2001 (W-2230). ,
West Hill Reservoir (495 Pressure Zone; Overflow elevation = 498.6 feet
NAVD 1988)
Located adjacent to Dimmitt Middle School near the intersection of 82nd Avenue S
and S 126th Place, this 1.3 mg steel standpipe was constructed in 1985 (W-0489).
CH2M Hill inspected the tank in 1998 (WTR-13-0063) and its interior and exterior
protective coatings were founded to be in good and very good condition, respectively.
South Talbot Reservoir (350 Pressure Zone; Overflow elevation = 353.6 feet
NAVD 1988)
Located on Mill Avenue SE south of Carr Road, this 1.5 mg aboveground steel tank
wa~ constructed in 1990 (W-0722). CH2M Hill inspected the tank in 1998 (WTR-13-
0063) and its interior and exterior protective coatings were founded to be in good and
very good condition, respectively.
3.2.3 Booster Pump Stations
The City has twelve booster pump stations that provide regular and emergency supply
from the sources of supply and lower pressure zones within the service area to the
higher service areas. A description of each of the facilities is included in the following
discussion. Table 3-5 provides a summary of each of the pump stations and the rated
capacity of each pump.
Mount Olivet Booster Pump Station
Located adjacent to the Mount Olivet Reservoir, this station pumps from the 196
Pressure Zone to the 435 Pressure Zone. Constructed in 1967 (W-0262). In 1989 one
booster pump was added and the electrical, heating, and ventilation systems were
rehabilitated (W-0931). This pump station does not have emergency power back-up
capability. As part of the 2005-2011 CIP, emergency power with auto-start and auto-
transfer will be added to this station. Flow from the station is measured by one meter
located in a vault outside the station. The pumps are controlled by the elevations of
the Highlands 435 Zone reservoirs.
Houser Way Booster Pump Station
Located on the northwest comer of the intersection of Houser Way N and N Marion
Street, this station pumps from the 196 pressure zone to the 435 and 320 pressure
zones. Constructed in 1996 (W -2089). The station has a receptacle for an emergency
generator hook-up and a manual transfer switch. Meters located inside the station
measure flow to the two pressure zones. The pumps are controlled by: (1) the
elevations of the Highlands 435 Zone reservoirs and (2) the pressure in the 320
pressure zone measured at the station.
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Table 3·4
Existing Storage Facilities
Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir
Reservoir Reservoir Reservoir Volume Volume Volume
Reservoir Gross Base Overflow Highest Elevation Elevation Elevation w/40psi w/30psi w/20psi
Name and Volume Elevation Elevation Height Gallons . Service @40psi @30psi @20psi residual residual residual
Zone (gal) (tt) (tt) (tt) per Foot Elevation (tt) (tt) (tt) (gal) (gal) (gal)
North Talbot 5,078,381 173.2 199.7 26.5 Varies 128 220.3 197.2 174.2 0 605;880 5,078,186
196
Mount Olivet 2,814,552 146.9 184.1 37.2 75,680 128 220.2 197.2 174.2 0 0 749,232
196
Highlands 435 1,555,223 425.6 440.3 14.7 Varies 365 457.3 ·434.2 411.2 0 833,492 1,555,223
(1.5 mg)
Highlands 435 h.947,664 425.3 439.8 14.5 . Varies 365 457.3 434.2 411.2 0 989,617 1,947,664
(2.0 mg)
Highlands 565 I 747,985 534.1 569.1 35 Varies 469 561.3 538.2 515.1 143,304 639,757 747,985
Rolling Hills 300,000 565.5 593.5 28 Varies 473 565.3 542.2 519.2 300,000 300,000 300,000
590
Rolling Hills I 3,036,535 458 494.5 36.5 83,193 398 490.3 467.2 444.2 349,410 2,271,162 3,036,535
490
West Hill 495 1,394,155 395.6 498.6 103.0 13,535 386 478.3 455.2 432.2 274,770 '587,440 898,756
South Talbot 1,586,190 326.6 353.6 27.0 58,748 239 331.3 308.2 285.2 1,310,075 1,5869,190 1,586,190
350
Maplewood 212,846 71.0 79.3 8.3 25,551 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Clearwell I 1. Elevations are feel NAVD 1988.
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Table 3·5
Booster Pump Stations Rated Capacity
Name
Mount Olivet
Houser Way
Monroe
Highlands
North Talbot
West Hill
Rolling Hills
Maplewood
Clearwell&
Clearwell
Windsor Hills
South Talbot
Tiffany Park
Fred Nelson
Total
Zone
Pumps
From
196
196
435
435
196
196
490
565
196
196
SPU (490)
SPU (490)
Zone
Pumps
To
435
435/320
565
565
490/350
495
590
590
435
350
590
590
Pump 1 Pump 2
1,050 1,500
700 2,050
(to 320
Zone)
1,000 1,500
1,500 1,200
1,750 1,500
600 600
1,000 1,000
1,500 2,500
1,000 1,000
-200 600
350 700
225 700
1. Not included in total; cannot be used in conjunction with Houser Way.
2. Maximum capacity of well-treatment plant-pump station system is 5,500 gpm.
3. Station designed for any two pumps to run simultaneously.
4. Only one fire pump can operate at one time. One pump is redundant
Windsor Hills Booster Pump Station
Pump 3
1,800
2,050
1,200
990
1,000
2,500
1,500
3,500
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Total Total
Pump 4 (gpm) (mgd)
4,350 6.26
4,800 6.91
2,500 3.60
3,900 5.62
500 (to 4,740 6.83
350 Zone)
2,200 3.17
2,500 5,000 1 7.20
2,500 5,500 2 7.92
2,000 3 2.88 3
3,500 4,300 4 6.19
1,050 1.51
925 1.33
39,265 56.54
Located to the west of the intersection of Sunset Boulevard NE and Bronson Way NE,
the station can pump from the 196 pressure zone to the 435 pressure zone when valves
are opened and closed to reconfigure the zones near the station (see W-2089).
Constructed in 1961 (W-0064). Its electrical system was rehabilitated in 1994 (W-
1018). This station is used as a back-up to the Houser Way Booster Pump Station. It
does not have emergency power back-up capability. This station does not have a flow
meter. The pumps are controlled by the elevations of the Highlands 435 Zone
reservOIrs.
Monroe Avenue Booster Pump Station
Located on the northwest comer of the intersection of NE 4th Street and Monroe
Avenue NE, this station pumps from the 435 Pressure Zone to the 565 Pressure Zone.
An 8-inch SCADA-controlled (supervisory control and data acquisition) transfer valve
can allow flow from the 565 Pressure Zone to the 435 Pressure Zone. The valve is
used in coordination with Maplewood Booster Pump Station when it is pumping into
the 565 Pressure Zone. Constructed in 1969 (W-0324). In 1991 the station's
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electrical system was rehabilitated (W -1048). It does not have emergency power
back-up capability. Flow from the station is measured by one meter located in the
station. The pumps are controlled by the elevation of the Highlands 565 Reservoir.
Highlands Booster Pump Station
Located at the Highlands reservoir site this station pumps from the 435 Pressure Zone
to the 565 Pressure Zone. Constructed in 1960 (W-0018). In 1989 two pumps and
motors were replaced and the third pUmp was rebuilt; the electrical systelP was
rehabilitated (W-0924). An isolation valve was installed in 1992 (W-1023). In 2003
the wooden doors on the west side of the building were replaced with metal. This
station has emergency power back-up with auto-start and auto-transfer (W-0815).
Flow from the station is measured by one meter located in a vault outside the station.
The pumps are controlled by the elevation in the Highlands 565 Reservoir.
North Talbot Booster Pump Station
Located near the intersection of SR 515 (Benson Road) & S 19th Street this station
pumps from the 196 Pressure Zone to the 490 and 350 Pressure Zones. (Originally
pumped to the 590 Zone and 350 Zone). Constructed in 1979 (W-0450). A manual
transfer switch with Kirk-Key safety system was added in 1999 to allow the station to
be powered by a City-owned portable generator (W-2784).In 2001 a back-pressure
sustaining valve was added to the station's primary discharge when a portion of the
590 Pressure Zone was converted to the 490 Pressure Zone as part of the Rolling Hills
3 mg reservoir and pump station project (W-2230). The station's electrical, heating,
and ventilation and control systems were rehabilitated in 2003 (W-2878). Flow to the
two pressure zones is measured by meters located inside the station. The pumps are
controlled by: (1) the elevation in the Rolling Hills 490 Reservoir and (2) the elevation
in the South Talbot Reservoir.
Rolling Hills Booster Pump Station
Located at the Rolling Hills reservoir site this station pumps from the 490 Pressure
Zone to the 590 Pressure Zone. Two back-pressure sustaining valves in the p~p
stati9n allow water to flow from the 590 Pressure Zone to the 490 Pressure Zone when
the Rolling Hills 590 Reservoir is near overflow. This is to allow the Rolling Hills 3-
mg reservoir to be filled by either the Maplewood Booster Pump Station or North
Talpot Booster Pump Station. Constructed in 2001 (W-2230). This pump station is
equipped with emergency generator with auto-start and auto-transfer. One flow meter
measures flow from the 490 Zone to the 590 Zone. Another meter measures flow
from the 590 Zone to the 490 Zone. Both meters are located inside the station. The
pumps are controlled by the elevation in the Rolling Hills 590 Reservoir.
Tiffany Park Booster Pump Station
Located in Tiffany Park near the intersection of Kirkland Avenue SE and SE 20th
Court, this station pumps from the SPU 66-inch Cedar River transmission main to the
590 Zone. Constructed in 1962 (W-0226). The pumps were replaced in 1972 (W-
0383). The entire station was rehabilitated in 1984 (W-0742). It does not have
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emergency power back-up capability. This station does not have a flow meter. The
pumps are controlled by the elevation in the Rolling Hills 590 Reservoir.
Fred Nelson Booster Pump Station
Located adjacent to Nelsen Middle School on Benson Road S this station pumps.from
SPU 60-inch Bow Lake transmission main to the 590 Pressure Zone. Constructed in
1962 (W-1125). It does not have emergency power back-up capability. This station
does not have a flow meter. The pumps are controlled by the elevation in the Rolling
Hills 590 Reservoir.
Maplewood Booster Pump Station
Located at the Maplewood Golf Course this station pumps from the Maplewood
wellfield c1earwell to the 565 and 590 Pressure Zones. Constructed in 1995 (W -1052).
When the Maplewood Treatment Improvements project (W-2953) is completed in
June 2005 anyone of its 1,500 gpm pumps will have emergency back-up power
(manual transfer -see discussion of Maplewood wellfield, above). Flow to the two
pressure zones is measured by meters located inside the station. The pumps are
controlled by: (1) the elevation in the Highlands 565 Reservoir and (2) the elevations
in the Rolling Hills 490 and 590 reservoirs.
South Talbot Booster Pump Station
Located on SW 43rd Street just west of SR 167 this station pumps from the 196
Pressure Zone to the 350 Pressure Zone. Constructed in 1982 (W-0600). A manual
transfer switch with Kirk-Key safety system was added in 1999 to allow the station to
be powered by a City owned portable generator (W-2784). Flow from the station is
measured by one meter located in the station. The domestic pumps are controlled by
th€ elevation in the South Talbot Reservoir. The fire flow pumps are controlled by the
pressure of the 350 Pressure Zone measured at the station. Only one fire pump can
operate at one time, the other pump being a back-up.
West Hill Booster Pump Station
Located on West Perimeter Road at the Renton Municipal Airport near the control
tower, this station pumps ~om the 196 Pressure Zone to the 495 Pressure Zone.
Constructed in 1985 (W-0715). Has one 1,000-gpm fire pump that is driven by a
diesel engine with auto-start. Flow from the station is measured by one meter located
in the station. The pumps are controlled by the elevation in the West Hill Reservoir.
3.2.4 Pressure Zones and Pressure-Reducing Stations {PRVs}
The City'S 14 different pressure zones provide pressures in the distribution system that
range from 24 to 167 psi. The lowest pressures occur in an isolated area at the
northeast comer of Talbot Road S and Carr Road. The highest pressures occur in an
isolated area in the NW 7th Street area of the 495 Pressure Zone. The City currently
serves customers within an elevation range of 11 feet to 473 feet.
Table 3-6 lists each pressure zone, as it is commonly named, and the nominal
hydraulic elevation that each pressure zone provides. The nominal hydraulic elevation
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is the overflow elevation of the highest reservoir in the pressure zone or the hydraulic
elevation setpoint on the lead pressure-reducing valve. Also included in Table 3-5 are
the lowest and highest ground elevations served in each pressure zone and the
corresponding pressure at those elevations.
Table 3·6
Pressure Zones· Minimum and Maximum Service Pressures and Elevations
Maximum Minimum Minimum Maximum
Elevation Service Elevation Service
Served Pressure Served Pressure
Pressure Zone (tt) (psi) (tt) (psi)
Kennydale 320 218 44 15 132
Highlands 435 365 31 -32 100 145
Highlands 565 469 39 -43 282 124
Downtown 196 128 24 -31 _.11 82
West Hill 495 386 35 -49 113 167
West Hill 300 [previously 270] 216 38 40 114
Earlington 370 261 49 89 123
Scenic Hill 370 264 '47 110 114
Scenic Hill 490
Rolling Hills 590 473 49 -52 300 127
Rolling Hills 490 398 37 -41 157 145
Rolling Hills 395 291 45 221 75
Talbot Hill 350 239 46 -50 40 136
Talbot Hill 300 -East 200 45 143 70
Talbot Hill 300 -West 193 48 46 112
1. Pressures stated above are static values. Range of pressure for zones With reservOirs represents pressures between 70 percent full and
100 percent full.
Figure 2, Hydraulic Profile (in Appendix F) shows the vertical relationship of the
_ system's pressure zones and demonstrates how water can move up ,or down through
the system. The hydraulic profile illustrates how water can move vertically through
the system, while Figure 1 (Appendix F) illustrates how water can move horizontally
through the system. -
All pressure zones are served directly or indirectly from the City's active "Yells and
Springbrook Springs. The downtown wells (RW-1, RW-2, RW-3, PW-8, and PW-9)
directly supply the 196 Pressure Zone. If the water is not consumed in the downtown
pressure zone, and it is needed in a higher zone, it is pumped by booster stations to the
higher pressure zones. Well PW-5A supplies the Highlands 435 Pressure Zone
directly where it is also available for supply to the 565 Pressure Zone (through booster
stations) or pressure reduced to the 320 Pressure Zone. Wells PW-ll, PW-12, and
PW-17 supply the Highlands 565 Pressure Zone and Rolling Hills 590 Pressure Zone.
It is desirable to have two or more connections (or supply points) that will allow water
to move to a higher pressure zone, or downward to a lower pressure zone. This
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arrangement maximizes system reliability by providing multiple paths or routes that
the water can take when moving between pressure zones.
Although the system has 14 distinct pressure zones, not all of the pressure zones have
separate storage or supply facilities. Some pressure zones are supplied exclusively by
pressure reducing stations from an upper pressure zone. It is impractical to plan
facilities and improvements for all of these pressure zones; therefore, the water system
has been divided into five operating areas. Each operating area is a single pressure
zone or combination of pressure zones with similar operating characteristics. For
example, a lower pressure zone that is supplied exclusively by PRY s from an upper
pressure zone would be combined with that upper pressure zone to form an operating
area. For the majority of this plan, the following pressure zones are included in each
operating area:
Operating Area
196
435/320
565
West Hill
Rolling HillsrTalbot Hill
Table 3·7
Pressure Zones by Operating Area
Included Pressure Zones
Downtown 196
Highlands 435, Kennydale 320
Highlands 565
West Hill 495, West Hill 300, Earlington 370
ROiling Hills 590, Rolling Hills 490, Rolling Hills
395, Talbot Hill 350, Talbot Hill 300 (East &
West), Scenic Hill 370, Scenic Hill 490
Pressure reducing stations are installed between pressure zones and allow water from a
higher level pressure zone to flow into a lower level pressure zone at reduced
pressures. The PRVs in the pressure reducing stations hydraulically vary the flow rate
through the valve to maintain a constant and preset discharge pressure up to the limit
of the flow capacity of the valve. The effect of a PRY on the lower pressure zone is
the same as that as a reservoir whose overflow elevation is the same as the pressure
setting on the valve (hydraulic elevation).
Lead PRVs are located in hydraulically remote areas from both upper and lower
pressure zone reservoirs to promote good circulation in both pressure zones, thus
maintaining water quality. Lag PRVs may be located hydraulically closer to storage
to minimize system head losses during high flow rate conditions when the lag valves
need to operate. .
The primary purposes of the PRVs in the Renton system are as follows:
1. To maintain pressures in the lower pressure zone during high demand periods;
2. To increase pressure and flow which would otherwise be required during an
emergency such as a fire or pipeline failure;
3. To achieve optimum circulation in each pressure zone, thereby maintaining water
quality.
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When a PRY malfunctions in an open position and allows downstream pressures to
rise above the PRY setpoint, damage can occur due to overpressuring of the pressure
zone. . The probability of overpressUring the lower pressure zone can be greatly
reduced by placing a pressure relief valve on the discharge (pressure-reduced) side of
the PRV. If a pressure sensor is also installed on the PR V discharge and the pressure
reading is telemetered and alarmed at the central control center, the City will know
quickly when the failure is occurring and will be able to minimize damages as a result
of the PRY failure.
The City's PRY stations currently in operation are listed in Table 3-8. As part of the '
Maplewood Treatment Improvements project (W-2953) a PRY station will be
installed adjacent to the booster pump station. The flow through the 8-inch PRY will
be from the 565 Pressure Zone to the 196 Pressure Zone.
Table 3·8
Pressure Reducing Station
Water Map Book
Valve
Location PRV Project Valve Elev.
Station No. and Location Zone Supplied Pg. No. Detail No. Size (ft)
West Hill 300 Pressure Zone .
Taylor PI NW SE of West Hill 495 E3 6 W-030a 2" 154.6
intersection of Taylor PI 4"
NWand Stevens Ave NW a"
2 NW 4th Street & Lind Ave West Hill 495 F3 7 W-030a 4" 176.6
NW 8"
3 SW Langston Rd & Bagley Earlington 370 F3 22 W-0285 4" 178.6
Place SW 8"
42 NW 2nd PI & Lind Ave NW West Hill 495 F3 None W-0867 1" 188
47 NW 3rd Street & Maple West Hill 495 F3 None W-3123 2" 149
AveNW 8"
Scenic Hill 370 Pressure Zone
4 Mill Ave S & S 6th Street ROiling Hills 490 F4 20 W-2240 8" 157.5
5 Cedar Ave S & S 5th Rolling Hills 490 F4 19 W-041 0 4" 191.6
Street
6 Beacon Way S between SPU Cedar F4 None None 3" 267.6
. Renton Ave S & Cedar River Pipeline 3"
AveS
22 Renton Ave S & Beacon Rolling Hi"s 490 F4 18 W-1939 1.5" 222.6
WayS 6"
East Talbot Hill 300 Pressure Zone
7 Benson Rd S & S 15th Rolling Hi"s 490 G4 28 W-0620 2" 125.9
Street 8"
8 Eagle Ridge Dr & S 15th Rolling Hills 490 G4 None W-0620 3" 220.5
Street 10"
Talbot Hill 350 Pressure Zone
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Table 3·8
Pressure Reducing Station
Water Map Book
Valve
Location PRV Project Valve Elev.
Station No. and Location Zone Supplied Pg. No. Detail No~ Size (tt)
9 North Talbot Booster Rolling Hills 490 G3 30 W-0419 3" 165.0
Pump Station 8"
12 S 23rd Street & Williams Rolling Hills 490 G3 32 W-2126 3" 222.6
AveS 12"
28 S 23rd Street & Shattuck SPU Bow Lake G3 33 W-1848 2" 188.0
Ave S Pipeline 8"
West Talbot Hill 300 Pressure Zone
10 S 16th & Talbot Rd S Talbot Hill 350 G3 29 W-0552 2" 112.0
6"
29 S 23rd Street & Shattuck Talbot Hill 350 G3 33 W-1848 2" 187.6
AveS 8"
Kennydale 320 Pressure Zone
13 Meadow Ave N & N 28th Highlands 435 C4 44 W-2136 3" 203.0
Street 10·
14 Meadow Ave N & N 32nd Highlands 435 C4 42 W-0456 4" 208.6
Street 12"
16 NE 3rd Street & 1-405 Highlands 435 F4 None W-0395 4" 41.0
12"
26 Marina Landing Aps -Highlands 435 04 5 W-1994 2.5" 85.8
4800 Lk Washington Blvd 10"
39 Houser Way Booster Highlands 435 F4 13 W-2089 3" 35.0
Pump Station 10"
43 N 26th Street & Park Ave Highlands 435 E3 6 W-2820 2" 180.0
N 8"
Downtown 196 Pressure Zone
23 Tukwila Intertie -SW 34th Tukwila H2 2 W-0515 1.25" 24.6
Street & West Valley 8"
Highway
24 Boeing Longacres Fire SPU Bow Lake H2 W-2071 10" 16.5
Intertie Pipeline 10"
25 Kent Intertie -SW 43rd Kent 13 35 W-0515 1.25" 17.3
Street & Lind Ave SW 10"
30 Park Ave N & N 8th Street Kennydale 320 E4 8 W-1922 3" 26.0
12"
31 Garden Ave N & N 7th Kennydale 320 E4 9 W-1922 3" 25.8
Street 12"
32 SW Sunset Blvd & Maple West Hill 300 F3 25 W-0854 2" 68.4
AveSW 8"
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Table 3·8
Pressure Reducing Station
Water Map Book
Valve
Location PRV Project Valve Elev.
Station No. and Location Zone Supplied Pg. No. Detail No. Size (tt)
36 Talbot Rd S & 177th Ave Talbot 350 13 39 W-2091 3" 98.58
SE 12"
37 N 4th Ave & Houser Way Highlands 435 F4 12 W-2089 3" 46.0
N 12"
40 Maplewood Booster Pump Rolling Hills 590 G6 50 W-1052. 6" 80.0
Station
Rolling Hills 490 Pressure Zone
34 Benson Rd S & S 23rd ROiling Hills 590 H4 None W-1827 2%" 372.0
Street 10"
46 SE 8th Place, between S Rolling Hills 590 G4 None W-2981 3" 385.2
7th Ct & SE 8th Street 12"
Earlington 370 Pressure Zone
35 Thomas Ave SW & SPU Cedar F3 21 W-1033 8" 233.0
Langston Rd River Pipeline
41 84th Ave S & Renton Ave West Hill 495 F3 46 W-2280 3" 218.0
S 12"
Highlands 435 Pressure Zone
38 Monroe Ave Booster Highlands 565 F5 15 None 8" 343.6
Pump Station -Transfer
Valve
Rolling Hills 395 Pressure Zone
44 Shadow Hawk Condos -Rolling Hills 590 G5 None W-2900 3" 240.5
SE Royal Hills Dr 12"
. 45 Shadow Hawk Condos -Rolling Hills 590 G5 None W-2900 3" 296.0
SE Royal Hills Dr 12"
The following list provides additional infOImation on PRY stations that are no longer
in operation.
• PRY Stations 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 33 were put on inactive status (zone
valves opened; PRVs set to wide open) in 2001 as part of the reconfiguration
of the 490 and 590 pressure zones following the completion of the Rolling
Hills 3-mg reservoir and booster pump station project (W-2230)
• PRY Station 11 was removed in 1995 (W-2126)
• PRY Station 15 was removed in 1992
• PRY Station 27 was removed in 1992
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3.2.5 Interties and Emergency Supply Sources
The City maintains several emergency supply sources. These sources consist of one
emergency well, EW-3, and nine metered connections. Table 3-9 lists these sources.
All of the City's interties, regular and emergency supply, are shown in Table 3-3.
Meter
Name Size
Tiffany Park 8"
SWD Sta. #391
SWD Sta. #331 6·
(PRV28)
SWD #381 6"
(PRV 35)
SWD Sta. #371 3"/3"
(PRV 6)
SWD Sta#361 6"
Fred Nelson 8·
SWD Sta. #341
Boeing CSTC 12"
Fire
Tukwila 8"
PRV 232
Kent 10"
PRV 252
Well EW-3 N/A
1. Can be used for regular supply
Table 3·9
Emergency Supply Sources
Location Source
Kirkland Av SE & SE SWD-66"
158th St
Shattuck Av S & S 23rd SWD-60'
S 134th St & Thomas Av S SWD-66"
Beacon Wy S near Renton SWD-66"
Av S
Jones Av S & S 7th St SWD-66"
Benson Rd S & S 26th St SWD-60"
SW 23rd St -300 ft west SWD-60·
of Oakesdale
West Valley & extension of Tukwila
SW 34th St
SE 43rd St & Lind Av SW Kent
Liberty Park City Well
2. Emergency can indude peak demands of short duration.
Maximum
Flowrate
Agreement (gpm)
Yes 1,050
Yes 700
Yes 700
Yes 320
Yes 700
Yes 925
Yes 2,800
Yes 2,4.00
Yes 1,900
N/A 1,500
The City has 10 interties as defined by RCW 90.03.383 (use prior to January 1, 1991)
plus four emergency interties. Two of the four emergency interties, Boeing CSTC
Fire and the Renton/Seattle intertie at Union Avenue SE and SE 2nd Place, are only
for emergency purposes. Emergency use for the Kent and Tukwila interties can
include peak demands for a short duration. Notices of the 10 interties were submitted
to the Washington State Department of Ecology and Washington State Department of
Health in May 1992 and then again in June 1996. Copies of all of the City's intertie
and emergency supply agreements are included in Appendix B. Renton's existing
wholesale connection with Skyway is included in Table 3-3. The City is currently in
discussions with Skyway Water and Sewer District regarding an emergency intertie
between the two systems. The intertie would be located near the West Hill Reservoir.
Flow to the Renton system would be via a booster pump station that Skyway plans to
build at that location regardless of whether or not the intertie is established.
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3.2.6 Distribution System
The City's water pipelines are shown in plan view in Figure 1 (Appendix F). Table 3-
lOa, Table 3-l0b, and Table 3-10c at the end of this chapter, summarize the length of
mains in the water system by diameter, pressure zone, material, and age.
Transmission capability for the system is primarily provided by 12-inch, l6-incl1, and
24-inch diameter pipelines from the well fields located in Liberty Park, Cedar River
Park, and the Maplewood Golf Course to various points. within the service area. Since
approximately 96 to 97 percent of the system's supply is provided from the wellfields,
major transmission facilities are required in the 196 Pressure Zone to ensure adequate
water distribution throughout the service area. As can be observed in Figure 1
(Appendix F), the transmission pipelines are located primarily along the major
transportation corridors. The looped 8-inch pipelines in the well developed residential
areas of the system also provide some transmission capability.
Transmission pipelines in the 196 Pressure Zone predominantly run north to south,
. supplying the downtown business pressure zone, the Green River Valley industrial
complexes, and the booster pump stations that serve the other areas of the system.
East-west pipelines that connect to the north-south transmission mains also provide
additional transmission capacity. The pipe loops or grids formed by these connections
help to increase system reliability and capacity throughout the system. Transmission
pipelines from the Maplewood wellfield carry finished water to the Highlands and
Rolling Hills. Both transmission pipeline routes follow unimproved corridors and
steep slopes. A high-pressure fire loop (320 hydraulic grade line) encompasses a high
risk area of the industrial sector near the Paccar and Boeing plants for improved fire
protection.
For areas on the eastern side of the valley, the topography of the terrain dictates that
the transmission corridors run -in a north-south orientation within each pressure zone
and in a west-east orientation between the different pressure zones.
The transmission corridor in the West Hill area runs east and west from the West Hill
Pump Station to the reservoir and north and south on 84th Avenue S. A separate
transmission route connects the reservoir with Skyway Water and Sewer District.
Looped 8-and 6-inchdistribution mains provide a large percentage of the
transmission capacity in the West Hill area.
Transmission mains generally convey water between the supply sources (reservoirs or
wells) to the local distribution grid where it is conveyed to the source of the demand.
Ideally, minimal head losses should occur in transmission pipelines during normal
demand periods, allowing these mains to also convey fire demands to the distribution
system and to meet other emergencies without experiencing. adverse head losses.
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Table 3·10a
Pipe Inventory Length By Zone by Diameter
Rolling Hillsl
196 320 435 565 West Hill Talbot Hill Maplewood Total
Misc Zone Zone Zone Zone Zones Zones (79 Zone) Length
Diameter Interties (tt) (tt) (tt) (tt) (tt) (tt) (tt) (tt)
Less 61 146 325 2,184 289 2,477 892 0 6,374
than 4"
4" 0 14,761 2,841 16,742 15,210 7,428 26,768 0 83,750
6" 0 42,873 5,371 41,839 67,348 14,731 48,514 0 220,676
8" 551 76,603 43,082 74,665 174,572 28,098 91,143 0 488,714
10· 63 67,436 6,863 13,700 44,965 3,289 19,181 281 155,778
12" 136 202,451 61,394 28,177 50,434 17,275 70,678 3,184 433,729
14" 0 1,174 0 1,714 0 0 0 0 2,888
16" 0 46,495 567 29,568 10,279 198 13,428 2107 102,642
18" 0 3,985 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,985
20" 0 1,664 0 0 0 0 2,108 0 3,772
24" 0 21,040 0 561 0 0 ,300 0 21,901
42" 0 900 0 0 0 0 0 0 900
Total 811 479,528 120,443 209,150 363,097 73,496 273,012 5,572 1,525,109
Table 3·10b
Pipe Inventory Length By Material and Diameter
Asbestos
Cement Cast Iron Ductile Iron Plastic· Steel Total
Diameter (tt) (tt) (tt) (tt) (tt) Length (tt)
Less than 4" 0 99 801 263 5,212 6,375
4" 3,741 55,128 15,566 0 9,317 83,752
6" 5,924 161,918 32,343 0 20,490 220,675
8" 6,045 110,079 366,893 0 5,698 488,715
10" 0 22,946 132,820 0 12 155,778
12" 8,212 77,725 344,887 122 2,785 433,731
14" 0 2,880 8 0 0 2,888
16" 120 19,304 83,055 0 164 \ 102,643
18" 0 3,623 361 0 0 3,984
20' 0 0 3,771 0 0 3,771
24" 0 34 21,867 0 0 21,901
42" 0 0 0 0 900 900
Total 24,042 453,736 1,002,372 385 44,578 1,525,113
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Table 3·10c
. Pipe Inventory Length By Material and Age
Before 2000·May Total
1950 1950·1959 1960·1969 1970·1979 1980·1989 1990·1999 2004 Length
Material (tt) (tt) (tt) (tt) (tt) (tt) (tt) (tt)
Asbestos 0 14,903 6,909 92 2;138 0 0 24,042
Cement
Cast Iron 105,363 25,014 234,451 80,161 8,624 123 0 453,736
Ductile 442 6,669 18,626 188,301 354,110 309,061 125,163 1,002,372
Iron
Plastic 0 0 0 0 263 0 122 385
Steel 5,041 15,627 22,006 234 660 38 972 44,578
Total 110;846 62,213 281,992 268,788 365,795 309,222 126,257 1,525,113
The distribution system for the City as shown in Figure 1 (Appendix F) consists of all
the smaller pipelines below 12 inches in diameter that convey water from the
transmission grid to the individual service connections. A distribution system
functions by meeting individual demands in the immediate vicinity via branching and
looping pipelines through the service area.
Under normal conditions, the velocity of water in transmission and distribution mains
should be less than 5 fps during peak demand periods, and less than 8 fps during fire
demands periods.
Velocities in excess of 8 fps may produce unacceptable thrust forces in underground
fittings and cause excessive pipe wear or failure. Therefore, limiting flow velocity to
less than 8 fps has been adopted by the City as a design criteria.
The transmission and distribution system is comprised of water mains' of four different
materials: asbestos cement (AC), steel (ST), ductile iron (DI), and cast iron (CI).
Current City policy is to replace all AC and ST water mains in the system as the
budget permits, since transmission lines made of these materials are prone to leakage
and failure.
Table 3-11 summarizes the water main replacements the City has done since 1998.
In the fall of 2004 the City plans to construct a 12-inch DI water main along the
following route: Kirkland Avenue NE between NE 12th Street and Sunset Boulevard
NE; Sunset Boulevard NE between Kirkland Avenue NE and Harrington Avenue NE;
Harrington Ave NE between Sunset Boulevard NE and NE 9th Street; and NE 9th
Street between Harrington Avenue NEand Kirkland Avenue NE. The purpose of the
project is to provide increased fire flow availability and domestic service pressures to
an area that is being redeveloped as mixed use. The new mains will extend the 565
Pressure Zone into the area. The City and a developer will share the initial project
costs. The City plans to recoup its' costs via Special Assessment District fees when
other developers build in the area.
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Other future distribution improvements are discussed III Chapter 10, Capital
Improvement Program.
Table 3·11
Water Main Replacements Since 1998
Size & Material
Length Before
Year (LF) Replacement New Project No.
1998 2,407 8" CI 12" 01 W-2181
1999 1,791 6" & 8" AC 8" & 12" 01 W-2768
1999 484 6" & 8" ST 8" 01 W-2741
1999 2,590 4" & 6" CI 8"&12"01 W-2743 & W-2751
2000 1,500 4" & 6" ST 8" 01 W-2909
2001 5,193 6" AC 16" 01 W-2825
2001 3,750 4",6", & 8" CI 10" & 12" 01 W-2722
2002 3,770 6" CI 8" 01 W-2955
2002 270 CI 01 W-2990
2002 150 6" AC 8" 01 W-2768
2003 1,848 8" ST 8" 01 W-2788
2003 1,788 4" & 6" CI 8" & 12" 01 W-2960
2004 4,519 4",6", & 8" ST 8" 01 W-3078
2004 4,963 4" & 6" CI 8" 01 W-3142
AC -asbestos cement
CI = cast iron
01 = ductile iron
ST = steel
3.2.7 Source Treatment
Renton chlorinates all of its sources for the purpose of secondary disinfection. The
target dose is 0.8 mg/L. Additionally, Wells RW-1, RW-2, and RW-3 are provided
with primary disinfection. Renton began chlorinating its drinking water in 1976. See
"Source of Supply" above for further information.
Renton began fluoridating its drinking water in 1986. The target dose is 1.0 mg/L.
All sources, except Wells PW-8, PW-9, PW-11, PW-12, and PW-17, have the fluoride
saturation and metering equipment located in the well house. Wells PW -8 and PW-9
are served by the Fluoridation Building, which is located next to Well PW-8. This
building also serves a storage facility for bagged sodium fluoride. Fluoridation for
Wells PW-ll, PW-12, and PW-17 occurs at a central location-the Maplewood
Booster Pump Station and Treatment Building. The Source of Supply section earlier
in this chapter describes these facilities in greater detail.
In 1999 the City began treating the water from the downtown wells and Springbrook
Springs with sodium hydroxide to raise the pH of the water. The purpose for doing
this is to make the water less corrosive and to comply with the Lead and Copper Rule.
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A central storage and meter facility was constructed in Cedar River Park. From this
facility diluted sodium hydroxide is fed to each of the downtown wells via HDPE
pipes. Springbrook Springs has its own storage and metering system.
See "Source of Supply" above for further information regarding the treatment of water
from the Maplewood wellfield.
3.2.8 Telemetry and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA),
The telemetry and SCADA systems for the water system have changed over the years
with the changes in technology that is available for the purpose. The following is a
brief description of the cUrrent system. Certain aspects of operation and capability are
not discussed for security reasons.
Each site (all sources, all booster pump stations, all reservoirs, all treatment facilities,
Boeing Fire Intertie, Skyway Wholesale Meter) has a remote telemetry unit (RTU)
that in some cases also serves as a programmable logic controller (PLC). Information
about the site is forwarded from the site to the master telemetry unit (MTD) that is
located at the Water System Control Room (City Shops Administration Building).
The MTU sends information and instructions back to the RTUs. Signals between the
RTUs and MTU travel either by dedicated phones lines or by radio waves. At the
Water System Control Room the operations staff monitor (and in some cases control)
the system using a Human Machine Interface (HMI). Ihe HMI is a PC running
software that communicates with the MIU and can display information. The HMI
computer also runs an auto-dialer application-(ISS Wonderware SCADAlarm!) that
calls a 24-hour manned call service and/or water shop stand-by staff. There is a back-
up auto-dialer that is used in the event the HMI computer or MIU fails. Each RIU,
the MTU, and the HMI computer have various ievels of back-up power and
redundancy. In-Touch ,also creates daily history log files. Various types of
information are stored in these files (reserVoir levels, flow rates, pH, 'alarms, well
levels, etc.). In 2004 the data logging will be converted to an SQL database format
using ISS Wonderware Industrial SQLIMS SQL Server.
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PLANNING DATA AND WATER DEMAND
FORECASTS
Planning data and demand forecasts necessary for evaluating and providing for the
City's future water requirements are presented in this chapter. This chapter includes
both historical and projected demographics and water demands for the City. It follows
the guidelines and requirements set forth in the 1997 Water System Planning
Handbook and 1994 Conservation Planning Requirements published by the
Washington State Department of Health (DOH).
The planning data and demand forecasts presented in this chapter satisfy two of the
three elements (water use data and demand forecasts) required by DOH for a
conservation plan. . The third element, the conservation program, is presented in
Chapter 5.
Historical and future information on City population and system demands originated
from a variety of sources, including the City's Economic Development,
Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning (EDNSP) Division and Billing Department, the
Washington State .office of Financial Management (OFM), the Puget Sound Regional
Council (PSRC), and the 2000 U.S. Census. Future projections of land use, growth,
and popUlation have been developed in accordance with the Washington State Growth
Management Act (GMA) and the City's current comprehensive planning efforts .
. 4.1 Population and Demographic Trends
Demographic projections for the City's Water System. Plan were developed using
demographic forecasts from PSRC and the CitY's EDNSP Division. Forecasts
prepared by PSRC incorporate 2000 census data and OFM housing and population
projections. OFM forecasts were updated in January 2002 and PSRC forecasts used in
this planning document were updated in April 2003. The City's demographic
projections are based on PSRC demographic forecasts as well as PSRC's Buildable
Lands database.
4.1.1 Historical and Existing Population and Demographics
Table 4-1 shows the historical and existing population and demographics for the
City's water service area. Demographics are presented for single-and multifamily
households and employees. Population and demographic information was provided by
the City wherever it was available. Other data sources include PSRC, 2000 census
data, and OFM.
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Estimates of single-family households were provided by the City; estimates of
rriultifamily households are based on a combination of City and PSRC estimates; and
population and employment data are based strictly on PSRC estimates. PSRC
developed population and demographic estimates for the year 2000 based on 2000
census data and OFM housing and population estimates. Population and employment
estimates foi 2001 through 2003 were developed using the average annual growth
rates between 2000 estimates and PSRC's 2010 forecasts.
In recent years there has been a steady amount of growth in the number of single-
family households, with an average increase of approximately 2.3 percent per year
since 1998. Growth in multifamily households and employment has increased at a
similar rate, with an average estimated growth of2.1 percent and 2.7 percent per year,
respectively, since 2000.
Table 4·1
Historical and Existing Demographics
Single-Family Multifamily
Year Population1 Households1 Households2 Employeesl
1998 NA 10,475 NA NA
1999 NA 10,633 NA NA
2000 47,646 10,830 8,980 50,238
2001 48,137 11,060 9,172 51,609
2002 48,633 11,357 9,363 53,018
2003 49,133 11,743. 9,562 54,466
1. Y ear 2000 multifamily households are from PSRC. Multifamily households for 2002 are from the City's EDNSP Division. Number of
multifamily households for 2001 and 2003 are interpolated between existing data from the City and PSRC.
2. Year 2000 population and employment is from PSRC. Years 2001, 2002, and 2003 were developed using the average annual growth rate
from PSRC's 2000 to 2010 numbers.
3. Single-family households are from the City's utility billing records and are a total as of December of each year.
4.1.2 Population and Demographic Forecasts
Tables 4-2 and 4-3 present high and low pop~lation and demographic forecasts for the
water 'service area. The high forec~st is based on the City EDNSP Division's city-
wide demographic forecasts. The low forecast is based solely on PSRC's planning
numbers within the water service area. The high and low scenarios account for the
inherent variability in demographic projections. Demographic projections were
prepared for 2005, 2011 (the six-year planning horizon), 2025 (the 20-year planning
horizon), and buildout under existing planning assumptions.
The high forecast is not necessarily the greatest level of growth that the City may
ultimately experience, but it is the highest level of growth that may be expected based
on the work by the City'S EDNSP Division, which based its projections on existing
zoning and allowable density of growth at a parcel level. The City's 2030 projections
are based on its Buildable Lands database, which estimates the capacity under existing
planned development conditions. For water planning purposes, the City's forecasts
are considered buildout numbers. The buildout forecasts prepared by the City are used
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for buildout estimates in both the high and low projections presented in Tables 4-2 and
4-3.
The 2003 population and demographic estimates in Table 4-1 are used as the baseline
numbers for developing both the high and low projections. The differences between
the high and low projections are based on the average annual growth rates used
between 2003 and buildout. The high projection uses average annual growth rates
consistent with the City'S forecasts. The low projection uses average annual growth
rates consistent with the rate of growth anticipated by PSRC. While both the high and
low scenarios assume that the same amount of growth will ultimately occur within
Renton's water service area, the high projection assumes that growth will happen more
quickly than is represented by the low projection. A moreidetailed description of the
methodology used to develop the demographic projections for this Plan is presented in
Appendix N.
Table 4·2
High Demographic Forecast1
Single·Family Multifamily
Year Population2 Households Households Employees
2005 50,819 12,122 10,257 57,022
2011 57,299 12,791 12,660 65,435
2025 77,628 14,501 20,688 90,210
Buildout 89,300 15,175 25,681 99,830
1. The high demographic projections use the 2003 historical demographics as a baseline and the City's 2030 demographic forecast for
buildout. Projections for 2005, 2011, and 2025 were developed by applying annual growth rates beginning with the 2003 demographics and
using the City's 2030 forecasts.
2. The City EDNSP Division does not maintain population estimates. Therefore, population is calculated using 2.5 people per household for
single·family residences and 2.0 people per household for multifamily residences. People per household were derived from 2000 census
data for the City of Renton.
Table 4·3
Low Demographic Forecast1
Single-Family Multifamily
Year Population2 Households Households Employees
2005 50,121 11,837 10,027 56,555
2011 53,205 12,124 11,560 63,317
2025 61,157 12,821 16,113 82,406
Buildout 89,300 15,175 25,681 99,830
1. The low demographic projections use 2003 historical demographics as the baseline and the City's 2030 demographic forecasts for buildoul
Intenmediate year projections were developed using the average annual growth rates from PSRC demographic forecasts, as well as the
buildout forecasts.
2. The City EDNSP Division does not maintain population estimates. Therefore, population is calculated using 2.5 people per household for
single-family residences and 2.0 people per household for multifamily residences. People per household were derived from 2000 census
data for the City of Renton.
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4.2 Historical and Existing Water Use Information
4.2.1 Service Connections
Estimates of the City's water service connections were obtained for 1998 through
2003, and include residential, non-residential, and wholesale customers. Total
numbers of service connections by customer class were provided by the City's Billing
Department and are shown in Table 4-4. Residential connections are separated into
single-family and multifamily classes of service. Single-family connections include
mobile hoines, townhouses, and connections classified as senior citizens. Typically
there is one service connectio~ for each single-family customer. Therefore, single-
family connections are equal to the number of single-family households.
Multifamily connections include duplexes, triplexes, four-plexes, apartments~ and RV
_parks. There are multiple households served for each multifamily connection.
In 2000 the City changed its utility billing software and at that time began recording
irrigation as a separate class. Prior to 2000, irrigation was included primarily within
the commercial-class, and to a lesser extent within the multifamily and government
classes. As a result, there is a decrease in the number of commercial and multifamijy
connections recorded between 1999 and 2000. -
The number of connections for Renton's wholesale customers has remained constant
at one for Skyway.
The total number of connections has increased steadily during the past six years, with
the largest increase occurring from 2001 through 2003 at an average of 3.3 percent.
This increase in the total number of connections is mostly attributed to an increase in
residential connections. Single-family connections have increased steadily, but the
most significant number of new connections has occurred with the multifamily class.
The most significant increase in multifamily connections of 6.9 percent occurred from
2002 to 2003. In other years the increase in multifamily connections was between 2
and 4 percent. The number of commercial connections has decreased during the past
SIX years, while there has been a slight increase in the industrial and government
classes.
4.2.2 Source Production
Water for all of the City's customers is provided primarily by the City'S wells and
Springbrook Springs. Some water is purchased from the City of Seattle to help serve
the Boeing Plant Area. Approximately 64 percent of the Boeing Plant Area demand is
supplied from the Seattle supply and approximately 36 percent from Renton's wells
(based on 2003 consumption records). However, in the future Renton plans to serve
the Boeing Plant Area solely from its own sources of supply.
The City has five primary wells that supply all of its water. The City's supervisory
control and data acquisition (SCADA) system records flow from each of the wells
every two minutes. The historical production, shown in Table 4-5, is aggregated into
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monthly and annual totals for 1998 through 2003. Well production, wholesale
purchases, and total historical production are presented.
Between 1998 and 2003 the amount of water purchased from Seattle represented
between 0.5 and 3 percent of the total water produced. Prior to 1999, Seattle served
the Boeing Plant Area directly from its transmission mains and the water that Renton
purchased from Seattle was primarily for testing of Tiffany Park and Fred Nelson
Booster Pump Stations. These two stations are located at interties with the City of
Seattle transmission lines. In 1998, Renton purchased very little water (19,900 cd)
from Seattle. In 1999 meters were installed on Seattle's transmission mains and
Renton entered into a wholesale agreement with Seattle to purchase water to serve the
Boeing Plant Area. As a result, in 1999 there was a significant increase in the amount
of water purchased (125,765 cd) from Seattle.
Since 1999 the waier purchased from Seattle has decreased. The most significant
decrease occurred from 2001 to 2002, decreasing by 32 percent. Since the Boeing
Plant Area is the primary consumer of water purchased from Seattle, the fluctuations
in purchases are primarily the result of changing demands at that site.
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Table 4·4
Historical Service Connections1
Residential Non·Residential Wholesale
Year Single·Family2 Multifamily3 Commercial Industrial4 Government5 Irrigation6 Skyway Total,
1998 10,475 1,342 1,194 425 157 NA 1 13,595
1999 10,633 1,394 1,229 475 160 NA 1 13,893
2000 10,830 1,361 1,012 462 171 386 1 14,224
2001 11,060 1,384 1,044 468 171 408 1 14,537
2002 11,357 1,413 1,042 578 178 427 1 14,997
2003 11,743 1,510 1,005 574 193 480 1 15,507
1. Number of connections are as recorded by the City at the end 6feach year.
2. Single-family connections include mobile homes and townhouSes as well as service connections classified as senior citizen.
3. Multifamily connections include duplexes, tJiplexes, four-plexes, and RV par1<s.
4. Industrial indudes connections for fire protection and hydrants at industJial sites.
5. Government indudes connections for fire protection, par1<s, street sewers, and City Hall.
6. Irrigation used to be included in the multifamily, industrial, or commercial connections (prior to year 2000). When new utility billing software was installed, irrigation connections were separated out as a separate class.
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Table 4·5
Historical Water Production (ccf)
Annual
Year January Februa!1 March A~ril Ma~ June Jul~ August September October November December Total
Well Production:
1998 255,744 233.928 258.637 255.240 296.077 314.517 415.359 452.580 382.140 286.315 260.022 275,768 3,686,328
1999 265.649 242,153 268.881 272.543 298.213 350.143 389.805 378.880 361.923 286.540 257,704 251.710 3,624,146
2000 254.664 239.800 260.044 260.670 288.399 332.108 426.904 449.982 334,449 293.005 251.335 257,434 3,648,793
2001 257.225 258.591 279.656 262.630 290.031 315.335 384.620 379.655 304.105 258.881 232,753 239.681 3,463,163
2002 240.346 218.011 245.687 240.554 274.795 352.274 412.908 436.157 349.131 282.980 234.162 242.145 3,529,152
2003 240.740 209.178 232.800 230.842 281.381 410.531 501.530 471.310 356,471 272,443 242.292 250.030 3,699,549
Purchased From Seattle1:
1998 3.100 100 0 12.700 0 0 0 0 0 3.900 100 0 19,900
1999 8.124 10.936 8,709 9.587 8,473 13.906 10.577 14.842 11.321 9.868 11.200 8.222 125,765
2000 7.668 9.654 7.200 8.653 7.921 9.257 13.554 13,430 10.628 9.315 7.257 7.270 111,807
2001 6.302 7,475 7.178 7.943 8.950 8.897 10.485 9.371 9.351 8,454 7.987 9.501 101,894
2002 7.178 7.123 6,403 7.075 4.909 5,409 4.987 6,490 5.372 5.591 4,451 4.090 69,078
2003 5.222 4,434 4.212 4.160 5.586 5.396 6.903 6.552 6.160 4,458 4.958 4.273 62,314
Total Historical Production:
1998 258.844 234.028 258.637 267.940 296.077 314.517 415.359 452.580 382.140 290.215 260.122 275,768 3,706,228
1999 273.773 253.089 277.590 282.130 306.686 364.049 400.382 393.722 373.244 296,408 268.904 259.932 3,749,911
2000 262.332 249,454 267.244 269.323 296.320 341.365 440,458 463,412 345.077 302.320 258.592 264,704 3,760,600
2001 263.527 266.066 286.834 270.573 298.981 324.232 395.105 389.026 313,456 267.335 240,740 249.182 3,565,057
2002 247.524 225.134 252.090 247.629 279,704 357.683 417.895 442.647 354.503 288.571 238.613 246.235 3,598,230
2003 245.962 213.612 237.012 235.002 286.967 415.927 508.433 477.862 362.631 276.901 247.250 254.303 3,761,863
1. Purchased water for 1999 through 2003 was through the Boeing Seattle meters; for 1997 and 1998 it was through Seattle intertie No. 39. In 1999 a small amount of water (less than 1 cc~ was purchased through Seattle meter
Nos. 33 and 38.
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4.2.3 Consumption
Table 4-6 shows the annual consumption by customer class for 1998 through 2003 for
the City as reported by the City's Billing Department. Annual·average single-family
consumption for 1998 through 2003 was 992,735 ccf (2.0 mgd). Single-family
consumption represent~ approximately 60 percent of the total residential consumption.
Annual average multifamily consumption for 1998 through 2003 was 675),935 ccf
(1.4 mgd). This most significant change in multifamily consumption during this time
was from 1999 to 2000, when it decreased by 6.7 percent. This was due in part to the
removal of irrigation cons1lIl1ption from this customer class. Irrigation consumption is
now counted as a separate non-residential customer class, which was created in 2000
when the City converted to its new billing software. Prior to 2000, irrigation demands
were primarily part of the commercial or industrial classes, but also partly
incorporated in multifamily demands. Total residential consumption is approximately
53 percent of the' City's total consumption for 1998 through 2003.
It is likely that the decrease in commercial consumption from 1999. to 2000 was
primarily the result of moving irrigation consumption to a separate class. The
consumption trends for most other non-residential customer classes have remained
fairly consistent from 1998 through 2002. From 2002 to 2003, some significant
changes occurred in the consumption for two of the non::.residential classes. Irrigation
consumption increased by approximately 28 percent from 2002 to 2003 and industrial
consumption decreased by approximately 30 percent during that same time. Some of
the difference in irrigation and industrial consumption is attributable to corrections
made in coding of some customer accounts. Variations in deman~ can also be
attributed to variations in climate and to the downturn in Boeing's business in 2003.
Wholesale consumption shows the amount of water sold to Skyway. There has been
an overall decline in consumption since 2000, which may be due to a number of
different factors such as climate variations, increased conservation, or increased
supply from other sources (in addition to water purchased from Renton, Skyway also
has well sources and purchases water fromSeattle).
Consumption supplied through the City's interties is primarily water used for
emergency purposes. The City has emergency interties with Kent, Seattle, and
Tukwila. The water supplied through the City's interties in 2001 through 2003 was
through the intertie with Kent. Periodically Kent performs testing of its pump station
near its emergency intertie with Renton, which results in some water flowing from
Renton to Kent. Occasionally Kent also uses water through this intertie if facilities are
not operating due to maintenance or if there are temporary problems with its sources.
The City has three customers that are considered large water users, consuming an
average of 100,000 gpd or more. These are: the Boeing Plant, the King County
Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the City's wholesale customer, Skyway. Additional
discussion about the City's large water users is included in Chapter 5, Conservation
Program.
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Non-revenue water is the difference between the total production (shown in Table 4-5)
and the total consumption. Since 1998 the City has made significant reductions in its
non-revenue water consumption, reducing it from approximately 17 percent in 1998 to
approximately 12 percent in 2003. The average annual percentage of non-revenue
water for 1998 through 2003 is 14 percent. The City has systematically been replacing
old steel and asbestos cement pipe, as well as aged pipe of other materials. The City
plans to also continue to look for ways to identify other potential sources of non-
revenue water, such as inaccuracies in billing information records and service meters.
The average daily consumption for each year from 1998 through 2003 has remained
relatively constant at approximately 6.3 to 6.8 mgd. The total average daily
consumption for 1998 through 2003 is 6.5 mgd (3,158,564 ccf). A more detailed
record of c<?nsumption by month and by class for 1998 through 2003 is included in
Appendix M, Historical Water Consumption and Production.
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Table 4·6
Historical Water Consumption (ccf)
Residential Non-Residential
Single-Multi-Subtotal
Year Family family Residential Commercial Industry
1998 1,011,685 689,047 1,700,732 927,210 208,098
1999 962,936 705,223 1,668,159 893,038 332,686
2000 985,416 657,686 1,643,102 746,440 339,741
2001 930,509 642,198 1,572,707 745,012 291,619
2002 984,636 648,142 1,632,778 698,747 304,605
2003 1,081,229 713,313 1,794,542 663,461 213,943
Average
1998-2003: 992.735 675,935 1.668,670 778.985 281,782
1. Prior to 2000, the City's billing software recorded irrigation consumption within other customer classes.
2, Wholesale consumption is water sold to Skyway Water and Sewer District.
Government
139,814
131,299
150,698
126,740
130,852
169,747
141.525
Irrigation1
NA
NA
258,687
211,870
272,086
376,700
279.836
3. Renton has emergency interties with Kent, Tukwila, and Seattle. The consumption for 2001-2003 was through the Kent intertie.
Subtotal
Retail
Sales
2,975,854
3,025,182
3,138,668
2,947,948
3,039,068
3,218,393
3,057.519
Non-Total
Wholesale2 Interties3 Revenue4 Consumption5
94',461 0 17.16% 3,070,315
101,279 O· 16.63% 3,126,461
102,330 0 13.82% 3,240,998
83,363 51,364 13.53% 3,082,675
85,374 370 ,13.16% 3.124,812
87,260 470 12.11% 3,306,123
92.345 8.701 14.00% 3.158,564
4. Non-revenue water is the difference between total source production and total consumption. The number shown includes unaccounted for non-revenue water (leaks and inaqcurate meters). and accounted for non-revenue water (main
flushing and fire fighting).
5. Includes retail and wholesale water sales. Does not include non-revenue water.
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4.2.4 Water Use
Historical water use was calculated on a per household and per employee basis for the
period 1998 through 2003. Table 4-7 shows the historical water use for single-family,
multifamily, and non-residential customer classes, as well as the 1998 to 2003 average
for each. The number of multifamily households and employees for 1998 and 1999
was not available. Therefore, per unit water use was not calculated for 1998 and 1999
for multifamily or employees.
From year to year there WIll always be slight fluctuations in water use due to natural
variability in weather and climate. However, over longer periods of time .trends
resulting in changes in use patterns become evident. Single-family water use shows a
significant decrease from 1998 to 2002, decreasing from 198 gallons per household
per day (gal/hh/day) to 178 gal/hh/day, or approximately 10 percent during the four
years. In 2003 the average single-family water use increased, but it was still less than
average water use throughout the 1990s. The historical average single-family water
use for 1998 to 2003 is 185 gal/hh/day.
Multifamily water use also shows a downward trend from 2000 to 2002, decreasing
from 150 to 142 gal/hh/day. Similar to single-family water use, there was an increase
from 2002 to 2003. The historical average multifamily water use is 147 gallhh/day for
2000 through 2003. This is less than the multifamily water use of 185 gallhhlday,
reported in the City'S 1998 Water System Plan. However, it is difficult to determine
how much of the difference in water use is due to a reduction in multifamily use
versus the separation of irrigation water from the multifamily class after 2000. Non-
residential water use on a per employee basis remained fairly constant between 2000
and 2003 at approximately 56 gallons per employee per day (gallempllday).
Table 4-7 also shows the non-revenue water use for Renton from 1998 through 2003.
Non-revenue water is the difference between the total water produced and the total
consumption. Unaccounted for, non-revenue water can be attributed to water main
leaks, inaccurate meters, or other inaccuracies in recording either the total production
or consumption. Accounted for, non-revenue water may be from water main flushing,
fighting fires, or other circumstances where hydrants or taps are opened. Figure 4-1
illustrates graphically the downward trend Renton experienced with its non-revenue
water, decreasing from approximately 17 percent in 1998 to 12 percent in 2003. The
1998 to 2003 average non-revenue water is 14.4 percent.
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Table 4·7
Historical Per Unit Water Use
Year
Single-Family
(gal/hh/day)
Multifamily1
(gallhh/day)
1~ 1~ ~
1~9 1~ ~
. 2000 186 150
2001' 172 144 .
2002 178 142
2003-189 153
Average (1998-2003) -185 147
1. Multifamily water use indudes waJer use for multifamily households and RV parks.
Non-Residential2
(gal/empl/day)
NA
NA
56
56
55
56
56
Non-Revenue
17.2%
16.6%
13.8%
13.5%
13.2%
12.1%
14.4%
2. Water consumption used to calculate the non-residential water use per employee indudes water used by all non-residential dasses: industrial,
commercial, irrigation, and government .
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1998 1999 2000 Year 2001
Historical Percent of Non·Revenue Water
2002. 2003
4.2.5 Average Day, Peak Day, and Peak Hour Demands
Table 4-8 shows the average day, peak month, peak day, and peak hour demands on a
million gallon per day basis for the period 1998 through 2003. Peak month and peak
day demands have remained fairly consistent during the past five years. Average day
and peak hour demands decreased slightly in 2001 and 2002. As mentioned in the
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Section 4.3.2, "Source Production," the lower water use in 2001 and 2002 is likely the
result of a combination of factors such as climate variations and potential increases in
conservation.
Peaking factors are also presented in Table 4-8. The peak month to average day
peaking factor was calculated directly from the average day and peak month
consumption for each year. The average peak month peaking factor for 1998 through
2003 was 1.40.
The peak day to average day peaking factors were calculated from the historical data
for each year. The peak day to average day peaking factor average for 1998 through
2003 is 1.74. This is slightly less than the peak day to average day peaking factor of
1.98 reported in the City's 1998 Water System Plan.
The peak hour to average day peaking factor was taken from year 2000 SCADA data
and used to calculate the peak hour demands for each year. The peak hour to average
day peaking factor is 4.41. The average peak hour to peak day peaking factor is 2.56.
Table 4-8
Historical Average and Peak Demands and Peaking Factors
Demands (mgd) Peaking Factors
Average Peak Peak PMD:ADD PDD:ADD PHD:ADD PHD:PDD
Day Month Peak Day Hour Peaking Peaking Peaking Peaking
Year Demand Demand1 Demand Demand2 Factor Factor Factor3 Facto'"
1998 7.60 10.9 15.2 33.5 1.44 2.00 4.41 2.21
1999 7.68 9.72 11.5 33.9 1.27 1.49 4.41 2.95
2000 7.71 10.9 13.6 34.0 1.41 1.76 4.41 2.50
2001 7.31 9.28 12.0 32.2 1.27 1.64 4.41 2.70
2002 7.37 10.5 12.5 32.5 1.43 1.69 4.41 2.60
2003 7.71 12.1 14.1 34.0 1.57 1.83 4.41 2.41
Average
(1998·2003) 7.56 10.57 13.1 33.4 1.40 1.74 4.41 2.56
1. The peak month for 1999 was June, otherwise the peak month occurred In July or August each year. The peak month demands were taken from
billing consumption records.
2. The peak hour demand estimates were calculated by multiplying the average day demand by the peak hour peaking factor.
3. The peak hour to average day peaking factor was determined from year 2000 SCADA data.
4. The peak hour to peak day peaking factor was calculated from the peak day to average day and peak hour to average day peaking factors.
4.2.6 Diurnal Variations in Demands
In addition to seasonal variations, water use fluctuates considerably over the course of
each day. Mornings and evenings are typically peak:..use times, when people prepare
for work, wash, prepare meals, and water lawns and gardens. Some components of
the water system, particularly distribution piping, reservoirs, and pump stations, need
to be sized to provide water at adequate service pressures during peak water-use
periods. Since demands during these peak periods can be significantly higher than
peak day demands, it is important to establish the magnitude of these demands for
evaluation and planning purposes. Determining how water-use patterns change over
the course of a typical day requires that consumption be measured at many points
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during the day. Systems that are primarily residential typically have the largest peak
in demands in the evening and the second largest peak in the early morning .
. A representative diurnal curve for the City's water service area is shown in Figure 4-2.
The City's diurnal curve was developed using year 2000 SCADA data. The largest
peak demand in the City occurs at approximately 6:00 in the evening. The second-
largest peak (1.29) occurs at approximately 4:00 a.m., which is earlier in the day than
would be expected in a system driven strictly by residential demands. However, a
second peak in demands (1.23) occurs in the morning at approximately 9:00 a.m. The
early morning peak may result from impacts of non-residential demands, which
account for almost half of the City's total demands.
1.60
1.40
1.20
1.00
~ ... u. go 0.80
:;: ... .. Q.
0.60
0.40
0.20
0.00
0 6 12 18 24
Time (Hour) .
Figure 4·2
City's Diurnal Curve
4.3 Water Demand Forecasts
Two different demand forecast scenarios were developed using the high demographic
projections presented in Table 4-2. Table 4-9 shows projected per unit water use
without additional conservation. The water use factors shown in Table 4-9 assume
that water use remains similar to the water use that Renton has recently experienced,
using the 1998-2003 average water use factors to project the per unit water use into
the future. This assumes that no additional conservation will occur in the future that
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will lower the City's per household and per employee water use. Table 4-9 presents
per household and per employee water use factors for 2005,2011,2025, and buildout.
The second scenario assumes that the City will continue to experience reductions in
per household and per employee water use due to conservation. For water planning
purposes, the amount of conservation assumed is 0.5 percent per year from 2005
through 2020 for single-family, multifamily, and non-residential water use. After
2020 it is assumed that water use per household and per employee will remain fairly
constant and that the City will not experience significant reductions in water use.
Table 4-10 shows the water use as gallons per household and per employee with these
conservation assumptions. Water use in 2005 is the same for both scenarios.
Renton has experienced an average reduction in single-and multifamily water use per
connection between 1 and 2 percent per year since 1998. For multifamily water use it
is difficult to determine how much of the reduction in water use is attributable to the
removal of irrigation demands that were partially included in multifamily water use
prior to 2000. Additionally, Renton benefits from the City of Seattle's conservation
program. Seattle has a target for water conservation of 1 percent per year through
2010 (which has already been achieved). Thisset of projected demands assumes that
Renton will continue to experience a reduction in water use through 2020. However,
it will be somewhat less than what was experienced during the past five years.
Reductions will continue to occur as a result of the plumbing code efficiency
improvements as redevelopment and new development continues. Other factors such·
as smaller 'lot sizes and stronger growth in multifamily development will also
potentially reduce water use per household and per employee within Renton. A more
detailed discussion of conservation and the City's conservation program is presented
in Chapter 5.
Projected non-revenue water use (as a percentage of the total) is the same for both
scenarios, with and without conservation. As discussed in Section 4.3-.4, "Water Use,"
non-revenue water has decreased significantly in the last five years. The City
continues to replace aging pipe and has a systematic approach to reducing its non-
revenue water use. However, it recognizes that it takes time to address sources of non-
revenue water. It is assumed that non-revenue water will be approximately 12 percent
in 2005 and reduced to 11 percent by 2011, and to at least 10 percent by 2025.
Table 4·9
Future Per Unit Water Use (Without Additional Conservation)l
Single~Family Multifamily Non-Residential
Year (gallhh/day) (gallhh/day) (gallempllday) Non-Revenue2
2005 184 145 56 12%
2011 184 145 56 11%
2025 184 145 56 10%
Buildout 184 145 56 10%
1. Assumes that no additional reduction in water use per household or per employee will occur in the future.
2. The City has continued to reduce its non-revenue water use. With a systematic approach to addressing non-revenue water use, the City
expects to be able to reduce the percentage of total water consumption to 10 percent or better by 2025.
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Table 4-10
Future Per Unit Water Use (With Additional Conservation)1
Single-Family Multifamily Non-Residential
Year (gallhh/day) (gallhh/day) (gallempllday) Non-Revenue2
2005 184 145 56 12%
2011 178 141 54 11%
2025 170 134 52 10%
Buildout 170 134 52 10%
1. Additional conservation is 0.5 percent per year through 2020.
2. The City has continued to reduce its non-revenue water use. With a systematic approach to addressing non-revenue water use, the City
expects to be able to reduce the percentage of total water consumption to 10 percent or better by 2025.
Projected average day and peak day demands are presented in Table 4-11 and 4-12 for
each of the planning years. Projected demands for the direct retail service area include
single-family, multifamily, non-residential, and non-revenue. These projected
demands were calculated using the projected water use per household and per
employee discussed above, and the high demographic forecasts presented in Table 4-2.
Table 4-11 presents demand projections that assume no additional conservation and
are based on water use presented in Table 4-9. Projected demands presented in Table
4-12 assume that the City will achieve additional conservation between 2005 and 2020
and are based on water use factors shown in Tabie 4-iO. Figure 4-3 shows the
projected average and peak day water use, with and without conservation.
Table 4-11
Forecast Demands (Without Additional Conservation)1 .
Average Day Demands (ADD) (mgd) Peak Day Demands (POD) (mgd)
2005 2011 2025 Buildout 2005 2011 2025 Buildout
Single-Family 2.24 2.37 2.68 2.81 4.26 4.50 5.10 5.33
Multifamily 1.51 1.86 3.04 3.78 2.86 3.54 5.78 7.17
Non-Residential 3.19 3.66 5.05 5.59 6.07 6.96 9.60 10.62
Non-Revenue2 0.83 0.87 1.08 1.22 1.58 1.65 2.05 2.31
Subtotal Direct
Service 7.78 8.76 11.85 13.39 14.78 16.64 22.52 25.44
Skyway3 0.21 0.22 0.25 0.25 0.71 0.75 0.82 0.82
Total Demands 7.99 8.98 12.09 13.63 15.49 17.38 23.34 26.26
1. These projections were developed uSing the High DemographiC Forecast ThIS set of forecast demands assumes that the current water use
per household and per employee remains constant with what recent water use. has been. It conservatively assumes that no additional
conservation occurs within Renton's water service area, but that the same level of conservation continues.
2. It is assumed that non-revenue water will be approximately 12 percent in 2005, and that by 2011 the percent of water consumption recorded as
non-revenue water will be reduced to at least 11 percent By 2025, fi will be at least 10 percent.
3. Wholesale demands for Skyway are taken from the Skyway Water and Sewer District 2004 Comprehensive Plan -Water and Sewer Systems.
Forecast demands were only available through 2022; 2025 and buildout projections are equal to the 2022 forecast The peak day peaking
factor used was 3.34.
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Table 4·12
Forecast Demands (With Additional Conservation)1
Average Day Demands (ADD) Peak Day Demands (POD)
(mgd) (mgd)
2005 2011 2025 Buildout 2005 2011 2025 Buildout
Single-Family 2.24 2.30 2.49 2.58 4.26 4.36 4.72 4.90
Multifamily 1.51 1.81 2.82 3.44 2.86 3.43 5.35 6.54
Non-Residential 3.19 3.55 4.68 5.19 6.07 6.75 8.89 9.86
Non-Revenue2 0.83 0.84 1.00 1.12 1.58 1.60 1.90 2.13
Subtotal Direct
Service 7.78 8.50 10.98 12.33 14.78 16.14 20.86 23.43
Skyway3 0.21 0.22 0.25 0.25 0.71 0.75 0.82 0.82.
Total Demands 7.99 8.72 11.23 12.58 15.49 16.89 21.68 24.25
1. These projections were developed USing the High Demographic Forecast. ThIS set of forecast demands assumes that water use In 2005 IS
consistent with the recent historical water use recorded by the City, but that between 2005 and 2020 there will be an approximate reduction in
per household and per employee water use of 0.5 percent per year. This level of conservation is slightly less than the reduction in water use that·
Renton has historically been experiencing in the last five years. It is consistent with the City of Seattle's conservation goals (Renton is impacted
by Seattle's conservation program based on its geographic location) as well as other utilities in the region. (City of Seattle's actual conservation
has exceeded its conservation goals). This set of forecast demands assumes that reductions in water use per household and per employee as a
resuH of conservation will remain relatively constant after 2020.
2. It is assumed that non-revenue water will be approximately 12 percent in 2005, and that by 2011 the percent of water consumption recorded as
non-revenue water will be reduced to at least 11 percent. By 2025, non-revenue water is projected to be 10 percent or better.
3. Wholesale demands for Skyway are taken from the Skyway Water and Sewer District 2004 Comprehensive Plan -Water and Sewer Systems.
Forecast demands were available through 2022 and are considered buildout demands. 2025 and buildout projections are equal to the 2022
forecast The peak day peaking factor used was 3.34.
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20.00
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c ca E III C 10.00 ... -.... ... -... -... ......... .,. -
......... -... lit< ...
5.00
0.00 +--------------,-----------,--------'
2005 2015 2025
TIme
--ADD Vvilhout Additional Conserv ation _ PDD Vvithout Additional Conserv ation
..... ,ADD Vvilh Additional Conservation .... , POD Vvith Additional Conservation
Figure 4·3
Average and Peak Day Forecast Demands
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Wholesale demands for Skyway are -also included in the forecasts and are taken
directly from Skyway's 2004 water plan update. Projected demands were developed
through 2022 in Skyway's water plan. Those are considered buildout demand
projections and for Renton'~ plann:iTIg purposes, those 2022 projections are used for
2025 and buildout projections in this Water System Plan. Average annual growth in
wholesale demand for the City is approximately 0.9 percent, based on a demand
growth rate of approximately 25 equivalent residential units (ERUs) per year. It is
projected that Skyway will receive approximately 26 percent of its water from Renton,
57 percent from Seattle, and the remaining 17 percent from its own wells.
The difference between the demand forecasts with and without additional conservation
by 2011 is approximately 3 percent. By buildout there is approximately an 8 percent
difference between the forecasts with and without additional conservation. These two
sets of projected demands provide a somewhat narrow range of potential future
demand levels. Actual demands may be somewhat more or less than the range of
demands presented here. Other variables other than conservation can also impact
long-term water demands, which include but are not limited to climate variations and
change, economic impacts and rates, land use, and future development.
4.4 Equivalent Residential Units
Table 4-13 presents the historical and projected ERUs for the City. 'The historical
ERUs were calculated by dividing the total consumption for each year by the single-
family water use in gallons per household for each year. Future ERUs were calculated
by dividing the projected average day demands (assuming no additional conservation)
by the 1998 to 2003 average single-family water use of 185 gallons per household per
day.
Table 4·13
Historical and Forecast Equivalent Residential Units
Year
Historical ERUs
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
Future ERUs
2005
2011
2025
Buildout
Equivalent Residential Units
30,812
33,405
34,495
35,039
35,053
34,954
42,037
47,351
64,071
72,380
1. Historical equivalent residential units (ERUs) are calculated from the total consumption divided by the single-family water use per household
for each year. The future ERUs are calculated by dividing future demand projections by the existing single-family water use per household
(185 gaVhh/day). This is the equivalent number of single-family households selVed by the City of Renton.
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4.5 Boeing Redevelopment
The Boeing Plant Area, located on the western boundary of the City just south of Lake
Washington and west ofI-405 (see Figure 2-3), may experience redevelopment in the
future as Boeing evaluates whether to consolidate its operations and space in that
location. The City recently had an environmental impact statement (EIS) prepared
that evaluates four different alternatives for future growth in the Boeing area (which
includes the Boeing Plant Area and approximately 15 acres of contiguous privately
owned property). Evaluation of these four alternatives will allow Renton to plan and
prepare for the types and amount of redevelopment that may occur in the future.
For purposes of this Water System Plan, Alternative Nos. 2 and 4 from the EIS were
considered to evaluate the water demands that the City may need to serve in the future.
A full description of all four alternatives can be found in the Boeing Renton
Comprehensive PlanAmendment Draft EIS(May 2003). Below is a brief summary of
Alternative Nos. 2 and 4.
Alternative No.2 plans for partial redevelopment. Boeing would continue to operate
on the west side of the site. Redevelopment on the east side of the site would continue
through 2015 and include light industrial, retail, and office space. This alternative
would not include any residential development in the area.
Alternative No.4 assumes that Boeing would continue using the entire site through
2015 and then begin completely phasing out its use, leaving the site by 2030.
Redevelopment from 2015 through 2030 would include mixed-use retail, offices, and
laboratory space. The area would also include some multifamily residential
development with condominiums and apartments.
The total number of employees projected for 2015 under Alternative No. 2 is
approximately 14,700. This includes both remaining Boeing employment and
employment due to redevelopment. The number of employees for this alternative is
consistent with the number of employees planned for that area in the City EDNSP
Division's 2030 demographic forecasts. Employment for this area under Alternative
No.2 is consistent with the high demographic projections in Table 4-2. (Employment
for 2011 and 2025 would be somewhat higher for Alternative No.2 than the high
demographic forecast, since Alternative No.2 has this area reaching a capacity of
approximately 14,700 employees by 2015 rather than buildout.)
Alternative No. 4 projects approximately 26,500 more employees at buildout for the
Boeing Plant Area than the high demographic projection presented in Table 4-2.
There are also more employees projected for the area by 2015 then what was assumed
in the high demographic projections presented earlier in this chapter. Since the City
demographic forecasts are only for 2030, it is difficult to determine the rate of growth
for the redevelopment of the Boeing area. For planning purposes, it is assumed that
for the high demographic projections all of the growth in the Boeing Redevelopment
area will occur by 2015. Therefore, an additional 4,800 employees will be added for
Alternative No. 4 at 2015. Table 4-14 summarizes the number of additional
employees for the Boeing Redevelopment area under Alternative No. 4 and the total
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demographic forecasts for the City incorporating additional employment with the
alternative.
Tables 4-15 and 4-16 present water demand projections for Renton's service area,
whic4 include employment and residential growth anticipated with Alternative No.4
for the Boeing Redevelopment area. Both tables show projected average and peak day
demands for single-family, multifamily, non-residential, and wholesale and were
deyeloped using the high demographic projections shown in Table 4-2 and the
demographic projections for Alternative No.4 in Table 4-14.
Table 4-15 presents demand projections based on no additional water conservation in
the future: Table 4-16 presents demands that incorporate additional water
conservation in the future. The amount of water conservation assumed is described in
more detail earlier in this· chapter. Figure 4-4 shows the average and peak day
demands, with and without Conservation, projected with Boeing Redevelopment
Alternative No.4.
Tabl~ 4·14
. Demographic Forecast with Alternative No.4 of the Boeing Redevelopment1
Population2
Single·Family
Households3
Additional Households and Employees with Alternative No.4
2005 0 0
2011 403 0
2025 6,416 0
Buildout 9,225 0
Multifamily
Households
224
373
3,564
5,125
Total Households and Employees for the Water Service Area with Alternative No.4
2005 50,819 12,122 10,481 '
2011 57,702 12,791 13,033
2025 84,044 14,501 24,252
Buildout 98,525 15,175 30,806
Employees
4,756
7,927
13,875
26,427
61,778
73,362
104,085
126,257
1. Population and demographic projections for Alternative No.4 of the Boeing Redevelopment are taken from the Environmental Impact
Statemen~ 2003.
2. Population for the Boeing EIS assumed 1.8 people per households. Although this differs from the number of people per multifamily
household used for the overall demographic projections in this Water System Plan, this number is used for this special scenario of the
Boeing Redevelopment
3. The residential growth planned for the Boeing Redevelopment area is only for multifamily households, not single-family.
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Table 4·15
Forecast Demands for Alternative No.4 of the Boeing Redevelopment
(Without Additional Conservation1)
Average Day Demands (ADD) Peak Day Demands (POD)
(mgd) (mgd)
2005 2011 2025 Buildout 2005 2011 2025 Buildout
Single-Family 2.24 2.37 2.68 2.81 4.26 4.50 5.10 5.33
Multifamily 1.54 1.92 3.57 4.53 2.93 3.64 6.77 8.60
Non-Residential 3.46 4.11 5.83 7.07 6.57 7.81 11.07 13.43
Non-Revenue2 0.87 0.92 1.21 1.44 1.65 1.75 2.29 2.74
Subtotal Direct 8.11 9.31 13.28 15.85 15.41 17.70 25.24 30.11
Service
Skyway3 0.21 0.22 0.25 0.25 0.71 0.75 0.82 0.82
Total 8.32 9.53 13.52 16.09 16.12 18.44 26.06 30.93
1. These projections were developed uSing the High Demographic Forecast ThIS set of forecast demands assumes that the current water
use per household and per employee remains constant with what recent water use has been. It conservatively assumes that no additional
conservation occurs within Renton's water service area, but that the same level of conservation continues.
2. It is assumed that non-revenue water will be approximately 12 percent in 2005, and that by 2011 the percent of water consumption
recorded as non-revenue water will be reduced to at least 11 percent. By 2025 and buildout, it is assumed to be 10 percent
3. Wholesale demands for Skyway are taken from the Skyway Water and Sewer District 2004 Comprehensive Plan· Water and Sewer
Systems. Forecast demands were only available through 2022; 2025 and buildout projections are equal to the 2022 forecast The peak
day peaking factor used was 3:34.
Table 4·16
Forecast Demands for Alternative No.4 of the Boeing Redevelopment
(With Additional Conservation 1)
Average Day Demands (ADD) Peak Day Demands (POD)
(mgd) (mgd)
2005 2011 2025 Buildout 2005 2011 2025 Buildout
Single-F amily 2.24 2.30 2.49 2.58 4.26 4.36 4.72 4.90
Multifamily 1.54 1.86 3.30 4.13 2.93 3.53 6.27 7.84
Non-Residential 3.46 3.99 5.40 6.57 6.57 7.57 10.26 12.47
Non-Revenue2 0.87 0.90 1.12 1.33 1.65 1.70 2.13 2.52
Subtotal Direct 8.11 9.03 12.31 14.60 15.41 17.16 23.38 27.74
Service
Skyway3 0.21 0.22 0.25 0.25 0.71 0.75 0.82 0.82
Total 8.32 9.25 12.56 14.85 16.12 17.91 24.20 28.56
1. These projectiOns were developed USing the HlQh Demographic Forecast ThiS set of forecast demands assumes that water use In 2005 IS
consistent with the recent historical water use recorded by the City, but that between 2005 and 2020 there will be an approximate reduction
in per household and per employee water use of 0.5 percent per year. This level of conservation is slightly less than the reduction in water
use that Renton has historically been experiencing in the last five years. It is consistent with the City of Seattle's conservation goals (Renton
is impacted by Seattle's conservation program based on its geographic location) as well as conservation goals of other utilities in the region.
(City of Seattle's actual conservation has exceeded its conservation goals). This set of forecast demands assumes that reductions in water
use per household and per employee as a result of conservation will remain relatively constant after 2020.
2. It is assumed that non-revenue water will continue to decrease to approximately 12 percent by 2005, and that by 2011 the percent of water
consumption recorded as non-revenue water will be reduced to at least 11 percent.
3. Wholesale demands for Skyway are taken from the Skyway Water and Sewer District 2004 Comprehensive Plan -Water and Sewer
Systems. Forecast demands were only available through 2022; 2025 and buildout projections are equal to the 2022 forecast. The peak day
peaking factor used was 3.34.
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35.00
30.00
25.00
:;;-
c::D 20.00 .§. ... "0 C os 15.00 E .. Q
10.00 . .. --------.-............ ~ .... ~ .. . .. . ....... ........... ;;; ........ -
5.00
0.00
2005 2015 2025
Time
--ADD 'Mthout Additional Conserv ation _ POD 'Mthout Additional Cons erv ation
-.... -,ADD 'Mth Additional Conservation -.. -,POD IfIIith Additional Conservation
Figure 4·4
Average and Peak Day Forecast Demands Including the Boeing Plant Area
Redevelopment
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CONSERVATION PROGRAM
The City of Renton is fortunate to have a reliable and adequate supply of high quality
water. Renton also has a vigorous business economy and growing population, while
its water production, pumping capacity, and water rights are limited. Just as Renton is
growing, so is the rest of the region and, likewise, the demands put on the regional
water supplies. Renton joins with many other water purveyors in the Puget Sound
region to promote the efficient use of water supplies as an important part of sustaining
the vitality ofthe City and region.
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) requirements for conservation
plans include three main components: water use data collection, water demand
forecasts, and a conservation program. Requirements for water use data collection and
demand forecasts are included in Chapter 4. The locations of all the data requirements
related to Renton's Conservation Plan are presented in Table 5-1, Data Reporting
Required by DOH.
This chapter presents the City's Water Conservation Program, the third element of its
Conservation Plan. The Conservation Program presents the DOH-required elements:
an evaluation of conservation measures; conservation measures selected for
implementation; effectiveness of the existing Conservation Program; funding for the
Conservation Program; and target water-saving projections. This chapter follows the
guidelines set forth in the following DOH publications:
• 1994 Conservation Planning Requirements (March 1994)
• 1997 Water System Planning Handbook (April 1997)
• 2004 Municipal Water Law: Interim Planning Guidance for Water System Plan!
Small Water System Management Program Approvals (March 2004)
5.1 Conservation Objectives
The primary goal of the City's Water Conservation Program is to promote the efficient
use of water. Through specific conservation measures, discussed later in this chapter,
the City anticipates continued water-use savings. Chapter 4 presents projected per-
unit water use and demand forecasts. Projected per-unit water use with and without
additional conservation efforts can be found in Tables 4-9 and 4-10. Demand
forecasts with and without additional conservation are presented in Tables 4-11 and 4-
12. The term "additional conservation," as used in Chapter 4, refers to future
reductions in water use, separate from the historic reductions in water use that have
already occurred.
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It is estimated that additional conservation measures will reduce demand by 0.5
percent per year from 2005 through 2020 for single-family, multifamily, and non-
residential water use. After 2020 it is assumed that water use per household and per
employee will remain fairly constant.
5.2 Reported Data
The DOH requires the collection of specific data as part of a utility's conservation
plan, and requests that daily, montl1ly, or annual totals, rather than averages, be
reported when available. Table 5-1 details the types of data and frequency of
collection required by the DOH, and references where the information is presented in
this Water System Plan.
Table 5·1
Data Reporting Required by DOH
Frequency of
Type of Data Collection Water System Plan Reference
Source of Supply Meter Read daily, but report Table 4-5
Readings only monthly and Historical Water Production
annual totals Appendix M
Historical Water Consumption & Production
Emergency Interties Monthly totai Tab!e 4-5
(amount imported) Historical Water Production
Appendix M
Historical Water Consumption & Production
Wholesale Monthly totals Table 4-5
(amount purchased) Historical Water Production
Appendix M
Historical Water Consumption & Production
Peak Day/Peak Month Each year's peak day Table 4-8
and month totals Historical Average and Peak Demands and
Peaking Factors
Non-Revenue Water
Unaccounted-for water Monthly totals Appendix M
H~storical Water Consumption & Production
Accounted-for water1 Monthly totals Appendix M
Historical Water Consumption & Production
Service Meter Readings
Single-Family Monthly totals Appendix M
Historical Water Consumption & ~roduction
Multifamily Monthly totals Appendix M
Historical Water~nsu!'lption ~ Production
CommerciallGovemmenU Monthly totals Appendix M
Industrial (separate records Historical Water Consumption & Production
for each category) -----_ ...
Agriculture (or Irrigation) Monthly totals Appendix M
Historical Water Consumption & Production
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Type of Data
Emergency Intertie
(amount purchased and
sold)
Wholesale
(amount sOld)
Population Served
Economic Data
(current rates)
Conservation Data
CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Table 5·1
Data Reporting Required by DOH
Frequency of
Collection
Monthly total
Monthly total
Annual totals
Once per year
Water System Plan Reference
Appendix M
Historical Water Consumption & Production
Appendix M
Historical Water Consumption & Production
Table 4-4
Historical Service Connections
Table 11-6
Current City of Renton Water Rate Schedule
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1. The City does not currently measure all of its accounted-for non-revenue water, but plans to implement a process for estimating
accounted-for non-revenue water within the next six years.
5.3 Regional Conservation Participation
The City participates in several regional conservation activities through participation
in regional organizations and regional conservation programs. Renton is a member of
the Water Conservation Coalition of Puget Sound (WCCPS), a regional organization
specifically focused on conservation. The City's membership in the East King County
Regional Water Association (EKCRWA) provides potential regional conservation
support as well, although this organization is not strictly conservation-focused.
In addition to these regional organizations, as a neighboring purveyor of Seattle Public
Utilities (SPU) Renton benefits indirectly from SPU's conservation program.
Additional discussions about Renton's participation in regional conservation activities
are presented later in this chapter.
5.4 Conservation Program Requirements
Conservation measures outlined by DOH are grouped into four categories: public
education, technical assistance, system measures, and incentives/other measures.
DOH identifies both required measures and recommended measures based on system
SIze.
Conservation measures required for all systems are source meter installation and
program promotion. Program promotion involves conducting public outreach through
media announcements and programs, distribution of printed material, and informing
the public of conservation requirements and benefits. Additionally, if a system has
unaccounted-for water that is greater than 20 percent of its total demand, then it is
required to implement a leak detection and repair program, evaluate and repair meters,
and correct any other system operation problems. Although the City's unaccounted-
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for water is less than 20 percent of its demand, these activities are being performed as
part of routine system operation and maintenance.
In addition to the conservation measures required for all systems, DOH has additional,
recommended measures that must be evaluated' by water systems based on the size of
the system and implemented where appropriate. Table 5-2 shows the recommended
measures in each of the four categories baSed on a water system's size. Water systems
are defined as small,' medium, and large, according to the number of service
connections. Renton is a medium-size system (1,000 and 25,000 service connections).
A system that will be applying for new water rights in the future must evaluate the
recommended conservation measures for the next largest size system (Renton does not
/anticipate applying for new water rights in the next 10 years).
Table 5·2
Water Conservation Program Measures Recommended by DOH
Requirement by
Size of S~stem Currently
Medium Implemented by
Measure Large !Rentonl Small Renton
A. Public Education
School Outreach X Yes
Speakers Bureau X Yes
Program Promotion X X X Yes
Theme Sho\AJS and Fairs X Yes
B. Technical Assistance
Purveyor Assistance1 X X
Customer Assistance X X Yes
Technical Studies X Yes2
Bill Showing Consumption History X X Yes
C. System Measures
Source Meters (required if requesting X X X Yes
water rights)
Service Meters X X X Yes
Unaccounted-for Water/Leak X X Yes
Detection
D. Incentives/Other Measures
Single-Family/Multifamily Kits X X Yes
Nurseries/Agriculture X X Yes2
Landscape Management! Playfields -X X Yes
Xeriscaping
Conservation Pricing X X X Yes
Utility Financed Retrofit , X
Seasonal Demand Management X
Recycling/Reuse X Yes
1, Skyway Water and Sewer District, Renton's wholesale customer, also purchases water from the City of Seattle and participates in
Seattle's reg ional conservation prog rams.
2. Implemented by the Water Conservation Coalition of Puget Sound, of which the City of Renton is a member.
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CONSERVATION PROGRAM
In 2003 the Washington State Legislature adopted amendments to state water laws that
are collectively called the Municipal Water Law. The Municipal Water Law requires
the DOH to develop water conservation rules by December 2005. It also requires
municipal water purveyors to continue to meet current conservation planning
requirements (provided in the planning documents and interim guidance cited at the
beginning of this chapter) and to continue implementing their current programs. In
2006, after DOH's revised conservation rules are available, the City may choose to
reevaluate its Conservation Program and make any adjustments that may be necessary.
5.5 Evaluation of Conservation Measures
The City regularly evaluates potential conservation measures for implementation.
Following is a description of measures that have been evaluated in the four program
areas defined by DOH: Public Education, Technical Assistance, System Measures, and
Incentives/Other Measures.
Public Education
Significant and lasting conservation is unlikely without a strong foundation in public
education. In Renton this is addressed primarily through presentations at schools and
local events. Environmental education through classroom presentations is targeted to
third grade students. During each school year, the City visits approximately 30
different classrooms in 13 Renton elementary schools. The City used to provide well-
house tours as part of its education program, but discontinued this activity for security
reasons.
In addition to school outreach, the City also maintains a speakers bureau. City staff
give water resource presentations to community, civic, and business groups upon
request. Water conservation issues are typically included as topics in these
presentations.
As a member of WCCPS, the City supports its mission to promote effectiveness of
utility water conservation programs within the Puget Sound region. WCCPS utilizes
radio, bus boards, television, newsprint advertising, public events, and industry
partnerships to convey its message. As an additional regional conservation measure,
the City provides monetary support and participates in the Water-Use It Wisely
campaign. The Water-Use It Wisely campaign is a regional public awareness
program for water conservation.
In addition to the regional programs, the City publishes conservation articles in the
Renton Reporter, a locally distributed newspaper, and distributes conservation
brochures. The brochures are distributed via direct business requests, through Renton
public libraries, and in City Hall. Since 2002 the City has maintained a link from the
City's main Web page containing water conservation tips and links to other
conservation-oriented Web sites. Conservation information is also included in the
City's annual Water Quality and Consumer Confidence reports.
Another successful approach has been through special presentations and exhibits at
local events. The City has attended local events for many years, and includes
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conservation topics in the presentations. Events such as the Renton River Days and
neighborhood festivals provide opportunities for the City to convey· conservation
information and distribute water conservation devices to the public.
Technical Assistance
Technical assistance includes purveyor assistance, customer assistance, technical
studies, and billing consumption history. Technical assistance uses information,
studies, codes, and ordinances to inform customers of ways to reduce their water
consumption.
The City's wholesale customer, Skyway Water and Sewer District, purchases most of
.. its water from the City of Seattle, and participates in Seattle's regional conservation
program. As a result, Renton does not provide Skyway with pUrveyor assistance.
Customer assistance in water conservation is available to the City'S customers in a
variety of ways. In addition to publications, 'a conservation Web·page, and a presence
at local events as previously mentioned, the City also shares consumption history with
its customers. Since 1992 the City's bills have displayed a 12-month consumption
history. The billing history gives customers a picture of their water consumption for
the last 12 billing cycles, so that they can compare recent water use with the volume of
water used in the previous year. If a higher than normal consumption occurs, the City
notifies customers and advises them to check for leaks.
In' 2002 WCCPS and SPU conducted regional focus groups to determine which .
regional education program would be most effective for a public awareness campaign
focused on conservation. It was determined that the Water-Use It Wisely materials
would be the best regional program to implement. As a member of WCCPS, Renton
staff supported the joint committee that decided which program to implement, and
Renton citizens participated in the focus groups.
System Measures
System measures include installation and maintenance of service meters and master
source meters, and an ongoing leak detection program. All water services within
Renton's service area are metered and source meters are installed on all of the City'S
sources of supply, including interties .. Although the City requires hydrant meters for
all hydrant uses except fire fighting and water system maintenance, it is considering
alternatives for improving the measurement of water used through hydrants. .
The City has an active leak detection program that continues to contribute to the
reduction of non-revenue water. The City's ongoing leak detection program includes
regular maintenance of its meters, the use of Doppler sonic leak detection equipment
to locate water system leaks, and the replacement of leaking pipes. The City makes it
a priority to replace leaking pipes as they are discovered. Renton's main replacement
program that targets old and leaking water mains will continue to improve the City's
distribution system and potentially reduce unaccounted-for water. During the past six
years, the City'S unaccounted-for water has continued to decline (as shown in Figure
4-4).
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Incentives/Other Measures
Recommended incentives and other measures include residential kits, utility-financed
retrofits, water efficient landscaping, alternative rates, nursery support, seasonal
demand management, and water reuse.
Single-family and multifamily retrofit kits have in the past been distributed by Puget
Sound Energy and Washington Natural Gas. These kits have included reduced-flow
shower heads, faucet aerators, fill-cycle diverters, and leak detection tablets. Because
all of the City's customers are covered through the Puget Sound Energy and
Washington Natural Gas programs, the City does riot distribute shower heads. The
City has made rain gauges and leak detection tablets available to customers.
Approximately 3,000 rain gauges have been distributed in the past five years, and
2,000 leak detection tablets in the last two years. The City has discontinued the
distribution of rain gauges because of potential inaccuracies with those devices.
In 1994, the City implemented a new inverted block rate structure for single-family
residences and duplexes. The two-tiered inverted block rate has a higher rate for
consumption that is greater than 1,000 cubic feet per month. The first 1,000 cubic feet
per month is billed at $1.81 per 100 cubic feet. Consumption greater than 1,000 cubic
feet per month is billed at $1.94 per 100 cubic feet.
Landscape management and nursery support occurs through both City-specific and
regional activities. City-specific activities include a xeriscape demonstration garden
and landscaping practices by the City's Parks Department. To aid in landscape
conservation efforts, a rain sensor control was installed on the landscape irrigation
system at the northeast comer of Liberty Park. The City's Parks Department operates
the system and will study the results to determine whether to install sensor controls on
other landscape irrigation systems. The City has constructed a water-smart garden at
the old City Hall location. Homeowners are encouraged to browse the garden to gain
ideas for their own landscapes. The garden focuses on using water-smart plants to
reduce outdoor water consumption. In addition, the City provides green gardening
workshops for customers, which include topics on watering wisely and natural yard
care techniques. At the regional level, the WCCPS encourages nurseries in the area to
provide native plants and promote their use.
In its 1993 Conceptual Reuse Plan, the City evaluated the potential for reclaimed
water distribution within its service area. The King County South Treatment Plant,
located within the city limits, provides reclaimed water to a demonstration project for
the cooling system of Boeing's Customer Service Training Center. The treatment
plant also uses reclaimed water for process water and landscape irrigation.
The City has reviewed large water users and identified potential customers that might
be able to use reclaimed water. Large water users (using an average of more than
100,000 gallons per day) are shown in Table 5-3. As Table 5-3 shows, the City's two
retail customers that are large water users are already using reclaimed water at their
locations. The City does not have any additional viable options at this time for using
reclaimed water within its service area, either because projects are not cost effective or
due to customer's concerns regarding the perceived health and safety issues of
reclaimed water. The City continues to monitor potential uses for reclaimed water for
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irrigation purposes on a case-by-case basis as opportunities arise. Additional
discussion about the use of reclaimed water within Renton's service area is included in
Chapter 7.
Table 5·3
Large Water Users (>100,000 gpd)
Customer Name
Skyway Water & 'Sewer District
Boeing Renton Plant
KC Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant
Consumption (gpd)
178,800
138,200
136,800
5.6 Conservation Activities Selected for
Implementation'
The City will continue to support and use the conservation measures that have proven
effective in the past and are currently part of its existing conservation efforts.
Table 5-4 summarizes the City's existing conservation efforts, which have been
explained in detail earlier in this chapter. .
The City's ClL.-rrent Conservation Progr:L1J1 includes all of the conser,ration measures
that were part of the Conservation Program presented in its 1998 Water System Plan,
as well as all of the recommended measures for a system of its size (as shown on
Table 5-2). The City'S Conservation Program also includes several additional
measures that are recommended for large-sized water systems. Renton's additional
. conservation measures include:
• School Outreach
• Speakers Bureau
• Theme Shows and Fairs
• Technical Studies
• Recycling/Reuse
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Public Education
School Outreach
Speakers Bureau
Program Promotion
Fairs & Events
Technical Assistance
Customer Assistance
Technical Studies
Consumption History
System Measures
Source Meters
Service Meters
Unaccounted-for Water
I ncentives/Other
Single-Family/Multifamily Kits .
. Nurseries/Agriculture
Landscape Management
Conservation Pricing
CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Table 5-4: Conservation Program
Description
Classroom and Teacher Association presentations
Presentations to civic groups and other organizations
Participation in the regional Water-Use it Wisely Program
Exhibits, handouts, and speakers/educators
Web page, special events, and printed material
Participation in regional focus groups and surveys
Water-use history on customer bills
Master meters at all sources of supply and interties
Meters on all customer connections
Leak detection program
Handouts, kits, and materials
Encouraging nurseries to provide native plants
Water-efficient landscaping at targeted public locations and
landscape education through presentations and handouts
Inverted block rate structure
5.7 Conservation Program Effectiveness
Although many factors can contribute to decreased water consumption, a consistent
decline in water use over time is typically an indication that water conservation is
having an impact on long-term water use. Historically, the City'S reduction in water
consumption primarily was the result of reduced residential use along with some
reduction in wholesale water sales.
Figure 5-1 presents average monthly historical water use per connection since 1990.
From 1990 through 1997, monthly consumption per connection averaged
approximately 487 gallons per day (gpd). From 1998 through 2003, the five-year time
period directly after the last update of the City's Conservation Plan, monthly
consumption per connection averaged 466 gpd, a 6.3 percent reduction in water use.
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Figure 5·1: Historical Consumption per Connection
The significant deCline in water use in 1993 is in large part attributable to the drought
that occurred in 1992 to 1993. Water use following 1993 never returned to the same
levels as were experienced prior to the drought. The change in the City's rate
structure (with inverted rate blocks) also occurred in 1994, which is believed to have
impacted water use.
The decline in water use in 2001 and 2002 is partially attributable to drier weather
during that time. Decreased water use during drier weather is attributed to the success
of highly visible regional campaigns to conserve water.
Figure 5-2 presents average monthly historical water use per single-family connection
since 1990. From 1990 through 1997, monthly consumption per single-family
residential connection averaged approximately 211 gpd. From 1998 to 2003, the
monthly consumption per single-family connection averaged 185 gpd, a 12.3 percent
reduction for water use from the· period 1990 through 1997. Similar to the system-
wide decrease in consumption shown in Figure 5-1, single-family residential
consumption also shows the impacts of drier years in 1992, 1993, 2001, and 2002.
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A water rate structure can be an important way of encouraging water conservation.
However, it is difficult to quantify the amount of conservation achieved through a rate
structure because of the many other variables that affect water use. Figures 5-3 and
5-4 show 2003 water consumption data for the City's single-family residences.
Single-family residential data is shown because the City's inverted block rate structure
(described in Chapter 11) applies only to single-family residences and duplexes. As
shown in Chapter 4, approximately one-third of the City's metered water consumption
is from single-family residences.
Figure 5-3 shows the distribution of water consumption among single-family
residences. In 2003 approximately 40 percent ·of the City's single-family residences
used less than 5 ccf per month (approximately 123 gallons per day). Also,
approximately 80 percent used less than 10 ccfper month (approximately 246 gallons
per day).
Figure 5-4 shows the amount of water use according to percentile of single-family
residences ranked in order of increasing water use. In 2003, the 10% of residences
with the highest consumption were responsible for approximately 28 percent of all
water consumed by single-family residences. Similarly, the 10 percent of residences
with the lowest consumption were responsible for only approximately 3 percent of all
water consumed by single-family residences.
Additional data showing monthly water consumption compared to the City's rate
structure is included in Appendix M.
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Figure 5-4: Distribution of Aggregate 2003 Single-Family Residential Consumption
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Although the data in Figures 5-3 and 5-4 cannot be used to quantify the amount of
conservation resulting from the City's inverted block rate structure, this type of data,
assembled over time, may be useful to the City in evaluating its water rate structure in
the future.
5.8 Funding for Conservation Program
The City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) described in Chapter 10 includes
$10,000 per year for the Conservation Program. This includes the salary of a part-
time employee and conservation materials. The City budgets the equivalent of one
person half-time for its water conservation program. Staff in other City departments,
including the Solid Waste Department and the Parks Department, also spend time on
water conservation efforts throughout the year, but this is not included in the
Conservation Program budget.
An annual membership fee of $565 is paid to WCCPS for the regional conservation
program. The City pays an additional fee of $1,979 as a contributing member of the
regional public awareness campaign and for the Water-Use It Wisely materials. An
annual membership fee of $9,900 is paid to EKCRW A. However, the membership in
EKCRWA is not specifically for conservation and in recent years this organization has
not had a very active regional conservation program. The active conservation program
and resources were a major reason why the. City became a member of WCCPS. In
addition to the membership fees, a residential surcharge of $3,745 is paid to DOH as a
result of the legislation passed directing DOH to develop water conservation
regulations.
5.9 Target Water-Saving Projections
Due to Renton's geographical location as a neighboring jurisdiction to the City of
Seattle, Renton benefits from Seattle's conservation program. Seattle has a target for
water conservation of 1 percent per year through 2010 (which has already been
achieved). Based on the historical and projected reduction in water use for Seattle's
retail customers, the regional decline in water use, and Renton's historical water use
reductions, Renton anticipates water use reductions of 0.5 percent per year through
2020.
While it can be difficult to determine how much of water savings are due to
conservation, typically a permanent, downward trend in water use is an indication that
conservation has an impact. The City expects to realize continued reductions as
plumbing code efficiency improvements are implemented in redevelopment and new
development projects. Other factors such as smaller lot sizes and stronger growth in
multifamily development will also potentially reduce water use per household and per
employee within the City. Additionally, DOH's anticipated new conservation
requirements may result in reduced water usage.
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POLICIES, CRITERIA, AND STANDARDS
6.1 Introduction
The policies, design criteria, and standards used in the
water system are based on laws and policies that
originate from six sources as shown in the adjacent
diagram.
The laws and policies adopted by these sources are used
to operate the water system on a day-to-day basis and to
plan for growth and improvements to the system. The
objective is to provide high quality water service at a
minimum customer cost.
The highest four levels of establishing policies and
laws--Federal Regulations, State Regulations, County
Regulations, and Renton City Council-dictate
requirements that are set by law. An entity lower on the
list may not adopt laws or policies that are less stringent
or in conflict with laws or policies adopted by an agency
higher on the list. Law is set by the federal government
through federal regulations, by the State of Washington
in the form of statutes, by King County in the form of
policies, and by City Council in the form of ordinances.
The last three entities--Mayor, Public Works
Administration, and Water Utility Staff-dictate
requirements that are set as policy. In general, policies
of lower entities do not conflict with policy set by a
higher entity. The policies are set in the form of
memorandums and job descriptions, and are summarized
in this Water System Plan.
Federal Regulations
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State Regulations
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County Regulations
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Renton City Council
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Renton Mayor
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Public Works Administration
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Water Utility Staff
The laws, policies, and standards established are used to determine if the existing
water system is deficient under various existing and future water demand conditions.
The system's ability to meet these demands is detailed in Chapter 8, and
recommended improvements are identified in Chapter 10.
All of the policies and standards have the general purpose of providing an acceptable
level of service to the water rate payers. "Service" is therefore the single most
important aspect of the construction, operation, maintenance, and administration of the
water system. The following categories combine to meet this service goal:
1. Supply
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2. Customer Service
3; Finance
4. Facility
5. Organization
A policy outline is shown in Figure 6-1. The policies associated with each category
are identified in this chapter. Elements of the City's municipal code that are relevant
to the water system are also included in Appendix D.
Also included in this chapter are descriptions of the City's p"roj ect review procedures,
policies and requirements for outside parties, and construction certification and
follow-up procedures. The City's design and construction standards are described by
the facility policies. Construction standards are also included in Appendix 0,
Standard Specifications and Details.
Policy Statement
Provide the highest quality
water in sufficient quantity
to meet the needs ri the
City.
Supply Planning
Reliability Planning
Regulatory Compliance
Ecologically Responsible
Quantity
Quality
Financial Impacts
Regional Participation
6-2
Policy Statement
Provide the customer with
adequate or better service.
Outside Supply
Policy Exceptions
Planning Boundaries
Policy Statement
Provide water supply at a
reasonable cost to all
customers.
Rates
Extra Charges
Outside City Rates
Rate Capacity
Special Charges
Policy Statement
Maintain all facilities to
achieve maximum use.
Storage
Pipelines
Boosters
PRVs
Control
Maintenance
. Reliability 1 Vulnerability
Joint Use
Policy Statement
Provide sufficient staff to
achieve all other policy
goals.
Structure
Staffing
Responsibility
Department
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6.2 Supply Policies
Supply Policy S-1 (Supply Planning)
Policy:
Source:
The City will pursue supplies to meet maximum day demand created by
growth targets established through the Growth Management Act
(GMA) planning process.
WAC 246-290-420, WAC 246-290-200, RCW 19.27.097, RCW
58.17.110. City of Renton Comprehensive Plan policy numbers U-36,
U-40, U-42, and U-54.
Comment: "Adequate" supply is enough water to meet normal peak day demands of
the City's customers. Peak day demand includes the effects of. drought and
curtailment. As time passes, normal demand is expected to decrease on a per
household basis for two reasons. First, average ho~sehold size is expected to decline,
reducing the number of water users per house. Second, continued efforts to use water
wisely by all customers will reduce demand. The City intends to take a cautious
approach toward demand reductions that result from behavioral changes, which will
not be considered permanent. Alternately, structural improvements (e.g., low-flush
toilets, low-flow shower heads, or other water-saving devices) will be considered
permanent reductions in demand. The City supports efficient use of water. The City
supports eliminating the "waste" of water. The City has adopted rates to achieve these
objectives.
The quantity of water at the source shall: (1) be adequate to meet the maximum
projected water demand of the service area as shown by calculations based on the
extreme drought of record; (2) provide a reasonable surplus for anticipated growth; (3)
be adequate to compensate for all losses such as silting, evaporation, seepage, etc.; and
(4) be adequate to provide ample water for other legal users of the SOUf(~e.
Supply Policy S-2 (Reliability Planning)
Policy:
Source:
The City will pursue supplies to avoid curtailment in all but the most
exceptional circumstances.
WAC 246-290-420, WAC 246-290-200, RCW 19.27.097, RCW
58.17.110
Comment: Ensuring that adequate water is "always available" includes a degree of
reliability that cannot be predicted. For the purposes of this policy, "always available"
means that water will be available in all but the most extreme catastrophes. It is not
possible for water supply to be 100% reliable; however, the water should be available
as close to 100% of the time as possible. Events included in this approach to
reliability are climatological variables, regulatory compliance, and governance
changes. Water supply is affected by seasonal and annual variations in precipitation.
These events are predictable and should not affect supply reliability. In order to
minimize the damage from floods, sabotage, and natural disasters, the City will locate
supply, storage, transmission, and other facilities as close as possible to customer
demand.
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Supply Policy S-3 (Regulatory Compliance)
Policy:
Source:
The City will monitor legislative, regulatory, litigation, and planning
activities that may impact or influence the adequacy or reliability of
supply.
Council Discretion
Comment: The regulatory environment for water suppliers is constantly changing. In
addition, water supply can be adversely affected by water right regulatory decisions.
The City's supply will be structured to anticipate these impacts.
Supply Policy S-4 (Ecologically Responsible)
Policy:
Source:
The City will practice and support water res~urce management that
achieves a maximum net benefit for all citizens and promotes
enhancemen~ of the natural environment.
Council Discretion, Army Corps of Engineers' "Drought Preparedness
Study," RCW 90.54.020
Comment: The City recognizes the importance of instream non-consumptive uses,
such as river water quality, fisheries, navigation, recreation, and aesthetics. The City
supports resolution of water right claims and applications in the Lake Washington
Basin that: (1) promotes efficient, beneficial use of water; and (2) accommodates
growth consistent with the GMA.
As the City pursues sources to meet its supply capacity and water quality needs, it will
be operating in a very complex resource management milieu. This policy reaffirms
the state's water resource management principles. It also is intended to respond to
. tribal concerns regarding enhancement of resources. The City supports efficient use of
water. The City supports eliminating the "waste" of water. The City has adopted rates
to achieve these objectives.
Perennial rivers and streams within the service area shall be retained with base flows
necessary to· provide for the preservation of wildlife, fish, scenic, aesthetic,
navigational, and other environmental values. Lakes and ponds shall be retained
substantially in their natural condition. Withdrawals of water which would conflict
therewith shall be authorized only in those situations where it is clear that overriding
considerations of the public interest will be served.
Supply Policy S-5 (Quantity)
Policy:
Source:
Develop and maintain multiple sources of supply.
RCW 90.54.180, RCW 90.42.005, WAC 246-290-420. City of Renton
Comprehensive Plan policy number U-41.
Comment: The City will develop supplies which, when combined, meet the
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) demand criteria. The City will
maintain and execute data collection strategies and record keeping procedures that
quantify the average day and peak day demands of each customer class. The City will
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develop supplies which meet the anticipated maximum day demand (based on
customer demand patterns, weather, and growth) with the largest of the supply sources
not included.
A multiple source strategy embodies sound ecological and engineering standards.
From an ecological perspective, the more complex a system is, the more reliable it is.
Therefore, it naturally follows that developing multiple sources is supportive of many
objectives.
Reclamation of wastewater should be encouraged to supplement existing groundwater
supplies and to assist in meeting the future water requirements of the state.
Supply Policy S-6 (Quality)
Policy:
Source:
Operate and manage the system to provide water quality that meets or
exceeds all health requirements.
EPA, Safe Drinking Water Act, Council Discretion, WAC 246-290-
310, WAC 246-290-135. City of Renton Comprehensive Plan policy
numbers U-35, U-37, U-38, and U-39.
Comment: The City will take steps to meet or exceed all water quality laws and
standards. The City will take all reasonable measures to protect its customers.
Currently, the City does not have complete control of the quality of the water it
receives from its groundwater sources; however, under the law, the City is responsible
for complying with water quality requirements. Therefore, implicit in this policy is
the institution of measures of control that do not currently exist for the City. Overall,
the City will continue to maintain and upgrade its system to provide the best water
quality and service.
Supply Policy S-7 (Financial Impacts)
Policy:
Source:
Minimize and stabilize the long-term, life-cycle cost of service
Council Discretion
Comment: Rates and additional charges established for the City will be: (1) cost-
based rates which recover current, historical, and future costs associated with the
City's water system and services; (2) equitable charges to recover costs from
customers commensurate with the benefits they receive; and (3) an adequate and
stable source of funds to cover the current and future cash needs of the City.
This principle focuses on the "long-term life-cycle" costs of service. The practical
result of this principle is that the City's rates will not necessarily be the lowest.
However, by considering costs on a long-term basis, overall long-term expenditures by
the City will be minimized.
S~pply Policy S-8 (Regional Participation)
Policy: Pursue regional water governance that supports the City's principles
regarding resource management, supply capacity, supply strategy,
quality, service area, and cost.
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Source: Council Discretion.· City of Renton Comprehensive Plan policy
numbers U-43, U-48, and U-50.
Comment: The City will work regionally to promote a water supply management
system that:
• Respects the unique circumstanc~s of each supplier and purveyor;
• Facilitates development of mUltiple supply sources to maximize reliability;
and
• Promotes efficient supply allocation through pooling.
Every supplier and purveyor has supply circumstances that are unique. There is no
single supply approach, strategy, or source that will be appropriate for all purveyors.
The more sources of supply available to the region, the more reliable the supply for all
will be. The City recognizes the need to move away from massive "single sources" of
supply and promote multiple sources that cumulatively and incrementally will meet
increased demands.
6.3 Service Policies
Service Policy Cs-1 (Outside Supply)
Policy:
Source:
Annexations will not decrease the level of service to existing customers
or increase the cost of service to existing customers.
Council Discretion. City of Renton Comprehensive Plan policy
numbers U-45, U-46, U-47, U-49, and U-52.
Comment: Renton will serve areas annexed to the City which do not have existing
municipal supply. Renton will not supply water to areas annexed which have existing
municipal water supply. Areas annexed with existing municipal water supply should
be responsible for the costs of utility system improvements needed to raise the level of
service to City standards. These upgrades may be phased over time if necessary.
Renton will follow state guidelines in the assumption of facilities in annexation areas.
Service to areas outside of the city limits without annexation will be evaluated on a
case-by-case basis by the City Council.
Service Policy Cs-2 (Policy Exceptions)
Policy:
Source:
Temporary and emergency services may be installed and operated that
are not in compliance with City criteria.
Council Discretion. City of Renton Comprehensive Plan policy number
U-53.
Comment: Compliance with standards may be deferred for temporary water service.
Compliance with standards may be deferred for emergency water service. Policy
criteria may be waived for emergency service. All temporary and emergency waivers
must be approved by the Public Works Director.
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Service Policy Cs-3 (Planning Boundaries)
Policy:
Source:
The planning area boundary for water supply planning and
comprehensive planning will be the boundary established by the
Regional Coordinated Water System Plans.
Council Discretion, WAC, City of Renton Comprehensive Plan policy
numbers U-48, U-49, and U-Sl.
Comment: For planning purposes, the City will use water service boundaries
established by agreement as a result of the regional coordinated water system plans,
and agreements with adjacent water providers (Kent, Soos Creek, Skyway, etc.).
Renton will follow state guidelines in assuming portions of adjacent water systems as
a result of annexation.
6.4 Finance Policies
Finance Policy Fi-1 (Rates)
Policy:
Source:
The Water Utility will charge all customers for the cost of providing
water service to meet the policies adopted by the Council.
A WW A, EPA, Council Discretion
Comment: The utilities will use a rate-setting process which complies with standards
established by the American Water Works Association (A WW A) and the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Rates and additional charges established for
the Water Utility should be:
• Cost-based rates which recover current, historical, and future costs associated
with Renton's water system and services;
• Equitable charges to recover costs from utility customers commensurate with
the benefits they receive;
• An adequate and stable source of funds to cover the current and future annual
cash needs of the Water Utility; and
• Easy for the customer to understand and easy for the customer to administer.
The existing customers of the Water Utility will pay the direct and indirect costs of
operating and maintaining the facilities through user rates. In addition, the user rates
will include debt service incurred to finance the capital assets of the utility.
Finance Policy Fi-2 (Extra Charges)
Policy:
Source:
New customers will pay for growth to accommodate their connections
and also for an equitable portion of the existing system.
Council Discretion
Comment: New customers seeking to connect to the water system will be required to
pay a system development charge for an equitable share of the historical cost of the
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system and for some future improvements to the system. System development charge
revenue will be used to finance the Capital Improvement Program.
New and existing customers will be charged for extra services through a separate
ancillary charge based on the cost to provide the service. Ancillary charges can increase
equitability and increase operating efficiency by discouraging unnecessary demands for
services by the customers. Revenue from ancillary charges will be used to finance
annual operations and maintenance.
Finance Policy Fi·3 (Outside City Rates)
Policy:
Source:
For customers residing outside the city limits, water rates are 1.5 times
the residential city rates.
Council Discretion
Comment: In-city customers participate in the support of City-provided services that
cannot be quantified through the payment of service fees and taxes. Participation
includes such items as in-city shopping and the payment of sales taxes,the support of
City organizations and activities and tax payments which support general
administrative costs. Outside-city customers use the services provided by the Water .
Utility without contributing to the City's general fund and overhead obligations.
These contributions from in-city customers cannot be completely quantified; but will
be acknowledged by the in-city/outside-city rate structure.
Finance Poiicy Fi·4 (Rate Capacity)
Policy: Water rates will be based on the method which generates equitable
charges for all customers.
Source: Council Discretion
Comment: The water rates will be based on either the base-extra capacity method or
the commodity-demand method. Both methods strive to equitably charge customers
with different service requirements based on the cost of providing the water service.
Service requirements relate to the total volume of water used, peak rates of use, and
other factors.
The utility's fees and charges should be calculated for the service area as a whole. Rates
will be the same, regardless of service location (except for the in-city/outside-city
distinction discussed earlier).
Finance Policy Fi·5 (Special Charges)
Policy:
Source:
System development charges will be charged to new customers so that
existing customers will not have to pay for system growth. Connection
fees will be charged to customers to recover actual costs to make the
connection to the system.
Council Discretion
Comment: The term "connection fees" refers to the one-time fee paid by a property
owner when connecting to the water system. The utility will charge for the actual cost
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of manpower, materials, and equipment required to make a new connection. In
addition, the utility will charge a system development charge, a reasonable fee so that
new customers will bear an equitable share of the historical cost of the system and
some future improvements to the system.
According to Ordinance #4205, the owner of properties which have not been assessed
or charged or have not borne an equitable share of the cost of the water distribution
and water plant facilities shall pay, prior to connection to a water main, one or more of
four special connection charges:
• Latecomer Fees. Per Ordinance #4443, latecomers' agreements are granted to
developers, owners, and the City for the reimbursement of a pro rata portion of
the original costs of water systems.
a. Special Assessment Charge. The special assessment is a charge
(Ordinance #4505) for the historical costs for the water distribution
system, which shall include the water distribution mains that lie
adjacent to or near properties that would benefit directly therefrom
that were not installed by LIDs or by a private developer under a
latecomers' agreement.
• System Development Charge. Per Ordinance #4508 the System Development
Charge shall be assessed against any property that has not participated in the
development of the water system, including the wells, pump stations, reservoirs,
and transmission mains. The charge shall be:
a. Per single-family residence and mobile home;
b. Per living unit of an apartment, condominium, motel, or similar
multifamily occupancy residential structure; or
c. Per square foot of property connected, for all other properties.
• Inspection and Approval Fees. Inspection and approval fees will be charged
according to a stepped flat rate schedule.
6.5 Facility Policies
Facility Policy Fa-1 (Pressure)
Policy:
Source:
The existing facilities will be operated and new facilities constructed to
ensure compliance with DOH and ISO criteria for maximum and
minimum pressure.
WAC 246-290-230, Insurance Services Organization (ISO), Council
Discretion
Comment: A minimum residual water pressure of 30 pounds per square inch (psi) at
customer meters shall be provided during peak hourly demand conditions, not
including a fire or emergency.
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A maximum of 130 psi at system meters shall be provided during nonnal demand
conditions, not including pressure surges. Pressure over 80 psi will be reduced with
individual pressure-reducing valves (PRVs).
Minimum allowable pressure, except for fire flow conditions, is 30 psi under peak
hourly design flow conditions measured at any customer's water meter (WAC 246-
290-240). During fire conditions, the minimum pressure at any tnajor risk and in the
remainder of the system is 20 psi in the water main during peak hourly design flow
conditions (WAC 246-290-230 and ISO criteria).
During a failure of any part of the system, the maximum pressure ·shall not exceed the
normal pressure rating of the pipe, generally 150 psi:
Facility Policy Fa-2 (Velocity)
Policy:
Source:
The existing facilities will be operated and new facilities constructed to
minimize damage from excessive pipeline velocities.
DOH Water System Design Manual, Fire Marshall, Insurance Services ~
Organization (ISO), ~ouncil Discretion
Comment: When adding to the distribution system or replacing components of the
distribution system, water mains shall be sized such that the following hold true:
1. Under normal conditions, the velocity of water in a transmission main shall be less
than 4 feet per second (fps) during demand periods.
2. Under emergency conditions, such as a fire, the velocity of water in a transmission
. main shall be less than 8 fps. Fire flow planning and modeling will use a derating
procedure that limits fire flow velocities to 8 fps.
Facility Policy Fa-3 (Storage)
Policy: .
Source:
The existing storage -facilities will be operated and new storage
facilities constructed to comply with DOH criteria and good
engineering practice.
WAC 246-290-235, Council Discretion, Fire Marshall
Comment: Storage within the distribution system must be of sufficient capacity to
supplement transmission supply when peaking demands -are greater than the source
pumping capacity ( equalizing storage) and still maintain sufficient storage for a fire or
other emergency condition. Equalizing, fire suppression, and stand-by storage are
provided in addition to operational storage.
The bottom of the equalizing storage component must be located at an elevation which
produces no less than 30 psi at all service connections throughout the pressure zone
under peak hour demand conditions, assuming all sources are in service.
The bottom of the stand-by storage component must be located at an elevation which
produces no less than 30 psi at all service connections throughout the pressure zone
under peak hour demand, assuming all sources are in service.
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For fire flow supplied via gravity storage, the bottom of the fire suppression storage
component shall be located at an elevation which produces no less than 20 psi at
ground level at all points in the zone under peak hour demand conditions, assuming
the largest source to the zone is out of service.
The fire flow storage criteria available from the ISO were considered in the study.
The quantity of fire flow storage provided will approach these requirements as closely
as possible, considering economic factors and other design criteria.
Sufficient storage for a fire condition is the product of the fire protection water
demand and the required duration as determined by the City of Renton Fire Marshall.
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The stand-by storage component or the fire suppression storage component, whichever
volume is smaller, can be excluded from the zone's total storage requirement (subject
to the approval of the Fire Marshall on a case-by-case basis) provided that the
elevation of the bottom of effective storage is no less than that elevation which
produces the higher ofthe following criteria:
1. 20 psi at ground level at all points in the 'zone under peak hour demand conditions,
assuming the largest source to the zone is out of service, or
2. 30 psi at all service connections throughout the pressure zone under peak hour
demand, assuming all sources are in service.
Location of storage facilities should be in areas where they will satisfy the following
requirements:
• Minimize fluctuations in system pressure during normal demands.
• Maximize use of the storage facilities during fires and peak demands.
• Improve the reliability of the supply for the water system.
Facility Policy Fa-4 (Pipelines)
Policy: The existing pipeline facilities will be operated and new pipeline
facilities constructed to comply with DOH criteria and good
engineering practice.
Source: WAC 246-290-230, Council Discretion
Comment: Where practical, transmission and distribution mains shall be looped to
increase reliability and decrease head losses.
All mains shall comply with the generally recognized design criteria from the A WW A
as follows:
• In residential areas, the grid of distribution mains sh01ild consist of mains at least
6" diameter arranged so that the lengths on the long sides of block between
intersecting mains do not exceed 600 feet. Where longer lengths of pipe are
necessary, 8" or larger mains are required. Where the layout of the streets and the
topography are not well adapted to the above arrangements, or where dead ends
and poor looping are unavoidable, 8" should be the mini~um main size.
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• In high-value areas, the minimum size should b~ 8", with intersecting mains in
each street; 12" or larger mains should b~ used on the principal streets and for all
lines that are not connected to other mains at, intervals close enough for proper
mutual support.
All new construction shall be in accordance with the Renton Standards for additions to
the water system.
Distribution system design assumes that only adequately sized service line will be
used. All residential service lines will be 3/4" or larger copper. Service lines will be
the same size as the meter.
• Valve installations shall satisfy the following criteria:
a. Zone valves shall be located at all pressure zone interfaces to allow future
pressure zone re-alignment without the need for additional pipe
construction.
b. Isolation valves shall be located wherever necessary to allow individual
pipelines to be shut down for repair or installing services. A minimum of
three valves shall be provided per cross, and two valves per tee.
c. Air/vacuum release valves shall be placed at all high po~nts or "crowns" in
all pipelines. '
d. Individual service pressure reducing or check valves are recommended for
all new customer service lines in ,the City. Tne pressure-reducing valves
protect customers from high pressures in case of failure of a pressure-
reducing station. Check valves prevent hot water tanks from emptying into
the transmission main when the main is empty and prevent contamination
of the system mains due to possible cross connections in the customer's
servIce.
Cross Connection Control shall conform to WAC 246-290-490 and accepted
procedure and practice in Cross Connection Control by Pacific Northwest A WW A.
See Appendix G, Cross Connection Control Plan.
Facility Policy Fa-5 (Boosters)
Policy:
Source:
The existing booster facilities will be operated and new booster
facilities constructed to comply with DOH criteria and good
engineering practice.
WAC 246-290-200, DOH Water System Design Manual, Council
Discretion
Comment: All existing and future booster stations should be modified/constructed to
comply with the following minimum standards:
• All structures should be non-combustible, where practical.
• All buildings should have adequate heating, cooling, ventilation, insulation,
lighting, and work spaces necessary for on-site operation and repair.
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• Underground vaults should be avoided where possible due to the increased
potential of flooding, electrocution, and other hazards.
• Sites should be fenced to reduce vandalism and City liability where appropriate.
• Each station shall be equipped with a flow meter and all necessary
instrumentation to assist personnel in operating and troubleshooting the facility.
• Emergency power capability (auto-startlauto-transfer) shall be provided to at least
one booster pump station supplying each booster zone.
Booster stations should be placed wherever necessary to fulfill the following criteria:
• Provide supply redundancy to a pressure zone.
• Improve the hydraulic characteristics of a pressure zone.
• Reduce the cost of water supply.
• Improve water quality (i.e., increase circulation).
Facility Policy Fa-6 (PRVs)
Policy: The existing pressure-reducing facilities will be operated and new
pressure-reducing facilities constructed to comply with DOH criteria
and good engineering practice.
Source: WAC 246-290-200, DOH Water System Design Manual, Council
Discretion
Comment: The City has a standard design for pressure-reducing stations. The standard
design reduces design costs and minimizes confusion.
All pressure-reducing valves should be placed in vaults that are large enough to
provide ample work space for field inspection and repair of the valves. Vaults should
be tall enough to allow operating personnel to stand erect. Vaults should drain to
daylight or be equipped with sump pumps to prevent vault flooding.
Pressure-relief valves should be provided on the low-pressure side of the PRY to
prevent system overpressuring in case of a valve failure. High-pressure alarms should
be transmitted to the central control cabinet to alert operating personnel of the PRY
failure.
Facility Policy Fa-7 (Control)
Policy:
Source:
The control and alarm system will be maintained and updated as
necessary to optimize all policy goals.
DOH, Council Discretion
Comment: Control must be capable of optimizing the operation of the water system's
components in response to reservoir levels, system pressures, abnormal system
conditions, electrical power rate structure, and water costs.
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Facility Policy 'Fa-8 (Maintenance)
Policy:
Source:
All facilities, equipment, procesSes, and tools will be maintained so that
they perform at the level of service necessary to meet all other policy
goals.
WAC 246-290-415, Council Discretion
Comment: Equipment breakdoWn is given highest maintenance priority, and repairs
should be made even if overtime labor is involved.
Equipment should be replaced when it becomes obsolete. Worn parts should be
repaired, replaced, or rebuilt before they represent a high' failure probability.
Equipment that is out of service should be returned to service as soon as possible.
A preventive maintenance schedule shall be established for all facilities, equipment,
and processes.
Spare parts ~hall be stocked for all equipment items whose failure will impact the
ability to meet other policy standards.
Tools shall be obtained and maintained to repair all items whose failure will inipact
the ability to meet other policy standards.
Dry, heated shop space shall be available to all maintenance personnel to maintain
facilities.
All maintenance personnel shall be trained in the procedures and techniques necessary
to efficiently perform their job descriptions.
Maintenance shall be performed by the water maintenance staff and supervised by the
Field Superintendent. Written records and reports will be maintained on each facility
and item of equipment showing operation arid maintenance history.
Facility Policy Fa-g (Reliability)
Policy:
Source:
The Utility will build, equip, and maintain all components and facilities
in the water system to maximize reliability within reasonable cost.
WAC 246-290-420, DOH Water System Design Manual, Council
Discretion
Comment: Supply to the service area will be pursued to meet maximum day demand
during a reasonable "worst case" supply system failure. Supply to each pressure zone
will be provided to meet maximum day demand during a reasonable "worst case"
supply system failure.
At saturation development, interties with adjacent systems may not be reliable or
available. System demand planning will use historical demand data and assume all
available land will be developed at saturation.
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Facility Policy Fa-10 (Vulnerability)
Policy: The City will determine the appropriate level of vulnerability planning
to meet other policy goals as long as the vulnerability exceeds DOH
standards.
Source: WAC 246-290-221, -222, -230 & -235, DOH Water System Design
Manual, Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and
Response Act of 2002, Council Discretion
Comment: Supply vulnerability analysis will be performed to determine a reasonable
"worst case" failure for each pressure zone. The analysis will consider each of the
following conditions:
• Failure of the largest source of supply
• Failure of the largest mechanical component
• Power failure to a single power grid
• Reservoir out of service
Storage vulnerability analysis will be performed to determine a "worst case" failure
for each pressure zone. The analysis will consider each of the following conditions:
• Maximum day demand with simultaneous fire
• Maximum day demand with largest supply source out of service
In 2003 the City, with assistance from ABS Consulting, conducted a security
vulnerability assessment of the drinking water system and filed a report of the
assessment with the EPA in accordance with the requirements of the Public Health
Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002. The report
documents the security vulnerabilities of the system and prioritizes and estimates costs
of security enhancements to reduce the vulnerabilities of the drinking water system.
In 2004 the City, with assistance from ABS Consulting, updated its Emergency
Response Plan to address issues identified in the security vulnerability assessment.
Certain security enhancements have been and will be implemented.
Facility Policy Fa-11 (Joint Use)
Policy: The City will participate in regional projects to the extent that the level
of service is not compromised or the cost of service inequitable.
Source: DOH, Council Discretion
Comment: All joint-use facilities must comply with Renton policy and design
standards.
Joint-use facilities which supply a portion of the City that cannot be supplied from
other sources in the event the joint-use facility is out of service will be maintained by
the City of Renton.
Joint-use facilities will be pursued only in those areas that improve reliability or
operating costs.
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6.6 Organizational Policies
Org Policy 0-1 (Structure)
Policy:
Source:
The Water Utility will be structured to provide the best level of service
at the least cost.
DOH, Council Discretion
Comment: The Water Utility shall be operated as an Enterprise Utility (financially
self-:supporting).
The Water Utility shall consist of the following divisions:
• Planning and Design
'. Operations and Maintenance
Water Utility management is accomplished by the PlanninglBuildinglPublic Works
Department managers.
The Water Utility shall operate to administer only the municipal water system.
StoITIlwater, wastewater, and other utilities are not administered in the Water Utility.
Water Utility customer service is performed by the Public Works Maintenance
Services, Division, Utility Systems Division, Development Services Division, and
Finance Division, depending on the service requested or required.
Org Policy 0-2 (Staffing)
Policy:
Source:
The Water Utility will be staffed to provide the best level of service at
the least cost:
DOH, Council Discretion
Comment: The utility staff level is established by the City Council based on the
financial re~ources of the City.
Personnel certification will comply with state standards. The Water Utility Supervisor.
and Maintenance Supervisor shall be certified WDM III.
Org Policy 0-3 (Responsibility)
Policy:
Source:
The Water Utility staff are responsible for operation of the Water
Utility.
DOH, Council Discretion
Comment: The Water Utility has the responsibility for potable water system
operation. Planning, design, operations and maintenance, and construction will be
. accomplished by the Water Utility.
Financing, customer billing, and records management are not performed directly by
the Water Utility staff.
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Org Policy 0-4 (Department)
Policy:
Source:
Work or processes that are more efficiently accomplished by other
departments or independent contractors will be performed by those
organizations.
DOH, Council Discretion
Comment: The Finance Department is responsible for customer billing, payment
collection, project cost accounting, and fund activity reporting.
"The Personnel Department is responsible for employee records, union labor
negotiations, and salary schedules.
The Fire Department uses Water Utility facilities for fire protection and establishes
fire flow requirements. The Fire Department is responsible for emergency responses
to chlorine leaks or other hazardous events at water system facilities.
The Police Department is responsible for enforcing violations of City water
ordinances.
The Fire Department is responsible for hydrant fire flow testing. Fire hydrant testing
is performed jointly by the Fire Department and the Water Utility.
6.7 Project Review Procedures
The City submits projects for new sources, water treatment facilities, booster pump
stations, reservoirs, and the recoating of the interior of existing reservoirs to DOH for
review and approval as per WAC 246-290-110, -120 and -130.
The City staff reviews and approves projects for water main replacements and water
main extensions including related fittings, blocking valves, air and vacuum valves,
pressure regulating and relief valves, fire hydrants, service connections and meters,
and cross connection control devices. The City staff reviews and approves projects for
the maintenance and repair of water treatment facilities, booster pump stations, and
reservoirs (except for the recoating of the interior of reservoirs). The City staff
reviews and approves projects for the installation, maintenance, and repair of control,
telemetry, and SCADA systems of the drinking water system.
The Water Utility Engineering Supervisor reviews project plans for compliance with
DOH and City design and construction standards including compatibility with the
objectives of the Water System Plan. The Water Utility Engineering Supervisor
consults with the Fire Marshall's staff and the water maintenance supervisor as part of
the review. The review addresses separation from sanitary sewers, other non-potable
conveyance systems, and sources of contamination; service pressures; fire flow
volumes, velocities, and pressures; cross connection control; thrust block and
anchoring requirements; corrosion control and protection; air and vacuum control;
meter and service line sizes; PRY requirements; operations and maintenance
considerations (blocking valves, blow-offs, etc.); construction considerations
(polypigging, pressure testing, chlorination, flushing, and bacterial testing); etc. Some
reviews include hydraulic modeling by the Water Utility staff. The City requires that
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the plans include applicable standard details and that the plan notes repeat key
provisions of the City specifications for the construction and testing of water
distribution system mains and appurtenances. Plans must be signed and stamped by a
Washington State licensed professional engineer. The Water Utility Engineering
Supervisor indicates his approval of the plans by signing and dating the construction
drawing originals within a City approval block.
6.8 Policies and Requirements for Outside Parties
The policies pertaining to water distribution system facilities and financing are listed
above and are applicable to both City CIP projects and private developer projects.
Normally during the planning phase of a developer project a Pre-Application
Conference is held with the developer's engineer .. Members of the Water Utility
engineering staff, Fire Marshall's staff, and Development Services staff participate in
the meeting. Based upon the preliminary information about the proposed project the
City staff reviews with the developer's engineer anticipated requirements for the
project: main sizes and main extents, fire flow, looping, pressure control and pressure
issues, construction practices, etc.
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While the detailed requirements for main extensions vary from project to project some
general requirements are:
• Single-family residential fire flow (less than 3,600 SF): 1,000 gpm.
• Single-family residential fire flow (yeater than 3,600 SF): 1,500 gpm or more.
• Other fire flow: determined by the Fire Marshall's staff.
• Maximum distance between fire hydrant and single-family residence-measure
along roadways and driveways: 300 ft
• Maximum distance between fire hydrant and other structures-measure along
roadways and driveways: 150 ft. (These fire hydrants shall be located no closer
than fifty feet [50'] from the structure and no greater than three hundred feet
[300']. The primary hydrant shall be not further than one hundred fifty feet
[150'] from the structure.)
• The lead from the service main to the hydrant shall be no less than six inches (6")
in diameter. Any hydrant leads over fifty feet (50') in length from water main in
hydrant shall be no less than eight inches (8") in diameter.
• All hydrants newly installed in single-family residential areas shall be supplied by
not less than six inch (6") mains, and shall be capable of delivering one thousand
(1,000) gpm fire flow over and above average maximum demands at the farthest
point of the installation. Hydrant leads up to fifty feet (50') long may be six
inches (6") in diameter.
• The maximum distance between fire hydrants in single.;.family use district zones
shall be six hundred feet (600').
• The maximum distance between fire hydrants in commercial, industrial, and
apartment (including duplex) use district zones shall be three hundred feet (300').
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• Lateral spacing of fire hydrants shall be predicated on 'hydrants being located at
street intersections.
• Special Requirements for Buildings More Than Two Hundred Feet (200') from a
Street Property Line: The following requirements apply to all building
construction projects in which buildings are located or are to be located such that
any portion is more than two hundred feet (200') in vehicular travel from a street
property line, except detached single-family dwellings:
• Buildings that have required fire flows of less than two thousand five
hundred (2,500) gpm may have fire hydrants on one side of the building only.
• When the required fire flow is over two thousand five hundred (2,500) gpm,
the fire hydrants shall be served by a main which loops around the building
or complex of buildings and reconnects back into a distribution supply main.
• The number of fire hydrants that shall be required for the new construction or
a defined risk shall be based on the amount of fire flow that is required to
protect said risk. The requirement shall be one hydrant per one thousand
(1,000) gpm fire flow. These fire hydrants shall be located no closer than
fifty feet (50') from the structure and no greater than three hundred feet
(300'). All hydrants are to be accessible to Fire Department pumpers over
roads capable of supporting such fire apparatus. The Fire Marshall shall
determine the location of the hydrants based upon a determination of utility,
topography, and building or structure; minor deviations may be granted by
Fire Department approval of written requests.
• Provisions shall be made wherever appropriate in any project for looping all dead
end or temporarily dead end mains. A minimum fifteen foot (15') easement shall
be required. .
• Fire services must be equipped with double check valve assemblies with detector
meters or for smaller fire services meters in-line with double check valve
assemblies.
• Fire service assemblies may be installed within the building provided that: (1) the
distance between the main and the assembly is less than 50 feet, (2) the detector
meter is equipped with a touch read pad on the outside of the building in a
location accessible to the meter reader, and (3) there is adequate clearance around
the assembly for testing and maintenance.
The City does not have a "Developer Brochure" that contains a compilation of the
water distribution requirements. The City of Renton Municipal Code is available
online at Municipal Research and Services Center at http://www.mrsc.org. The
requirements can be found under Title IV, Development Regulations, and Title VIII,
Health and Sanitation.
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6.9 Construction Certification and Follow-up
Procedures
Every water distribution system project is assigned a City project manager. For
developer projects the project manager is a member of the Development Services
Division, PlanninglBuildinglPublic Works Department staff. For CIP projects the
project manager is a member of the Utility Systems Division,
PlanninglBuildinglPublic Works Department staff The project manager is
responsible for successful outcome of the project. The project manager is responsible
, for maintaining a project summary file'for each one of his or her projects.
All construction drawings and specifications for CIP projects and all construction
drawings (containing notes listing key City specifications) for developer projects are
reviewed and approved by the Water Utility Engineering Supervisor before they are
released for construction.
A construction inspector from the Development Services Division is assigned to every
water distribution system project. For some CIP projects contracted special
inspections are performed (e.g., pipe welds, structural work) and the services of
engineering consultants are used.
Every project has a pre-construction conference prior to the start of work. Run by the
City project manager, the meetings are attended by the project manager, construction
inspector, general contractor, subcontractors, Fire Marshall staff, and ether key City
and utility company representatives. All phases and aspects of the construction are
reviewed so that the construction team is fully aware of and understands the project
requirements.
In addition to ensuring that water mains and appurtenances are constructed in
accordance with 'the approved plans and specifications, the construction inspector
ensures that all mains are pressure tested at the specified pressures and that they
successfully pass the test. A written report of each pressure test is given to the project
manager. The construction inspector also witnesses main cleaning (polypigging),
disinfection, main flushing, and water quality testing and reports the results to the
project manager. Results of bacteriological tests (Total Coliform) are sent to the
, project manager from the testing laboratory. All of the test result reports are
maintained in the proj ect summary file.
Review of design drawings has been discussed previously. The approved for
construction drawings (mylars) are kept in hanging files on the sixth floor of Renton
City Hall. At the conclusion of construction the' construction mylars are returned to
the developer's engineer or to the City CIP design engineer, as applicable, to be
updated for use as the construction record drawings. A licensed professional engineer
certifies that the drawings are a record of construction ("As-built" or "Revised to
Conform to Construction Records"). The "As-built" drawings are stored in hanging
files on the sixth floor of City Hall. Additionally, all construction drawings and "As-
built" drawings are microfilmed and electronic images (TIF format) are made. The
electronic images are stored on a City server that is backed up daily. The images are
indexed in an electronic file system and can be looked up and viewed online.
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All water distribution projects must have a completed Construction Report for Public
Water System Projects on file before the new work can be tied into the system. Some
reports must be submitted to DOH (those for which DOH has not delegated review
authority to the City). The others must be completed and kept on file in the Project
Summary File. All reports must be prepared, stamped, and signed by a professional
engineer licensed by the State of Washington. Construction Reports for developer
projects are prepared and signed by a member of the Development Services Division
staff. Project Reports for CIP projects are prepared and signed by a member of the
Utility Systems Division staff.
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WATER SUPPLY, WATER RIGHTS, AND WATER
QUALITY
This chapter describes the City's sources of supply, including the condition and
capacity of its sources; the water rights associated with its sources; and the water
quality requirements for its sources. This chapter also discusses the City's interties as
they are related to its source of supply and provides a summary of Renton's Wellhead
Protection Program.
Most of the water systems adjacent to the Renton service area are either directly or
indirectly supplied by Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) as a wholesale customer. Renton
is unique among water purveyors in the area in that it has pursued and developed its
own independent water supply sources to meet its needs. Most other systems rely on
SPU for all or most of their supply.
Renton will maintain its capability to supply a growing population and control water
rates by:
1. Protecting the water quality of the existing wellfields from adverse
development impacts in the recharge area.
2. Continuing "beneficial use" of its well supply and protecting the legal integrity
of the existing water rights.
3. Negotiating with adjacent utilities for emergency supply.
4. Participating in regional water supply organizations.
S. Considering raw water treatment as required.
Water quality policies and programs to protect existing groundwater supply sources
are among the City's highest priorities.
7.1 Water Supply Resources
Renton's supply is derived from four water sources: the Cedar Valley Aquifer,
Springbrook Springs, the Maplewood Aquifer, and the recharge area for Well SA.
Each of these is described below and is shown on the water system map included in
Appendix F.
For the City'S primary supply, it maintains and operates six wells within the Cedar
Valley Aquifer and three wells within the Maplewood Aquifer. It also has
Springbrook Springs, a single artesian spring, and Well SA, which is the only well the
City operates within that particular recharge area.
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7.1.1 Cedar Valley Aquifer
The primary source of the Renton municipal water supply is the Cedar Valley Aquifer,
designated a sole,source in 1988 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The aquifer boundaries correspond to the aerial extent of the post-Vashon alluvium of
the lower Cedar River Valley.
This shallow aquifer is physically susceptible to contamination since there is no
confining layer between the land surface and the water table to retard the downward
migration of hazardous chemical spills or other releases of contaminants. In
downtown Renton it is especially vulnerable to degradation due to the presence of
numerous potential sources of contamination within the capture zone ofthe wellfield.
In the vicinity of the well field constructed in downtown Renton, the aquifer consists of
coarse-grained sediments deposited at the mouth of the prehistoric Cedar River during
the last glacial period. The water table is approxImately 23 feet from the surface and
the aquifer has an average thickness of70 feet in the vicinity of the wellfield.
Soils overlying the aquifer are silt, sand, and gravel while the aquifer itself is
comprised of coarser, very permeable sandy gravel. Aquifer transmissivity is
estimated to range from about 1 to 2.3 million gallons per day per foot (mg/day/ft).
The transmissivity of the wells RW-1, RW-2 and RW-3 is 1.00 mg/day/ft; PW-8 is
1.30 mg/day/ft; PW-9 is 2.30 mg/day/ft. Specific yield of the wells RW-1, RW-2 and
RW-3 is 0.025 cu ftlcu ft; PW-8 is 0.030 cu ftlcu ft; PW-9 is 0.020 cu ftlcu ft
(Analysis Report for the City of Renton Cedar River Valley Aquifer Tesi, RH2
Engineering, 1987). The hydraulic conductivity is on the order of 2,500 ftlday
assuming an average transmissivity for all the Cedar Valley Aquifer wells of 1.3
mg/day/ft. Recharge is local, both from direct precipitation and subflow. The
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) contamination susceptibility rating of
wells located in the Cedar Valley Aquifer is "moderate to high."
7 .1.2 Downtown Wells
The City operates six production wells in the Cedar Valley Aquifer. Wells RW-1,
RW-2, and RW-3 each have a pumping capacity of 2,200 gpm and are screened at
depths ranging from 50 to 105 feet. Well EW-3 may be used in an emergency. Its
capacity'is 1,600 gpm and it is screened from 40 to 70 feet below the ground surface.
Wells PW-8 and PW-9 have pumping capacities of3,500 and 1,200 gpm, respectively.
The wells are screened at depths ranging from 50 to 105 feet.
7.1.3 Springbrook Springs
A small amount of the City's current water supply comes from Springbrook Springs,
located at the extreme southern city limits. A water-bearing sand and gravel layer
enclosed in a thick sequence of glacial till intercepts the surface of the hillside at
Springbrook Springs. Two infiltration galleries collect and channel approximately
1,000 gpm into the transmission pipeline. Flow measured at Springbrook treatment
building varies over the year with the flow into the system being the highest in the
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summer months. Looking at records from 1988 through 2004, the low flow was 272
gpm in October 1994 and the high flow was 1,188 gpm in July 2000.
The Springs have not been extensively studied. The recharge area has been estimated
by combining the surface area draining to the Springs with the estimated groundwater
recharge area. The latter is based on well driller reports for wells in the vicinity of the
Springs. The DOH contamination susceptibility rating of the Springs is "moderate to
high."
7.1.4 The Maplewood Production Aquifer
The Maplewood production aquifer is located east or the downtown area under the
Maplewood Golf Course. It serves as a redundant source of supply for the vulnerable
Cedar Valley Aquifer. This aquifer is believed to extend northward into hydrostrati-
graphically correlated zones beneath the North Uplands. It ranges from 70 to 120 feet
thick and is encountered from approximately 135 to 345 feet below the golf course.
The Maplewood Aquifer is confined with evidence of some leakage. Gradients are
predominantly upward. Estimated transmissivities range from 49,000 to 76,000 gpd
per foot with corresponding hydraulic conductivity ranging from 94 to 128 feet per
day. Recharge is believed to occur predominantly from the North Uplands while
discharge occurs in the Cedar Valley via upward flow to the alluvial aquifer east of the
bedrock narrows. Other recharge and discharge points may exist. The DOH
contamination susceptibility rating of the Maplewood Aquifer is "low."
7.1.5 Maplewood Wells
The City has three Maplewood wells (PW-ll, PW-12, and PW-17), which have
pumping capacities of 2,500 gpm, 1,600 gpm, and 1,500 gpm, respectively. These
wells are screened at depths ranging from 284 to 344 feet. They will become fully
operational again in 2005 once the water treatment facilities and other improvements
are completed.
The City has a permit for a water right at this location for Well 10. While the City has
no existing plan to develop this well, it will consider development of Well 10 in the
future as an option for supplementing peak demand needs.
7.1.6 Well SA
Well SA is located near the northern city limits east of Lake Washington. This well
has a pumping capacity of 1,500 gpm and is completed in a sand and gravel aquifer
zone approximately 280 to 390 feet below ground (about -42 to -152 feet mean sea
level). The aquifer zone is overlain by stratified glacial deposits of fine to coarse sand
and gravel layered with silt and clay.
The recharge area for Well SA is not known but there are some indications that the
well may be withdrawing from the Maplewood production aquifer, which is believed
to extend northeasterly from the Maplewood area. The DOH contamination
susceptibility rating of Well SA is "low."
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7.2 Condition of Supply Sources
The City has capital improvement and maintenance programs to upgrade and to
maintain its sources in good condition and to comply with water quality criteria.
During the last 10 years, the City has upgraded the treatment systems at its
Springbrook Springs and all downtown wells. This includes modernization of the
disinfection systems and the addition of sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment to
reduce the corrosivity of the water.
At the present time, water treatment improvements to remove hydrogen sulfide,
manganese, and ammonia from the Maplewood wells (PW-ll, PW-12, and PW:.17)
are under construction. When it is completed in 2005, the Maplewood treatment
system will be able to deliver up to 3,000 gpm to the distribution system. The plant
has provisions to allow adding additional filters in the future to increase the capacity
to 5,500 gpm.
The Capital Improvement Program presented in this Water System Plan includes
treatment to Well 5A to remove manganese and hydrogen sulfide. The City may
install additional treatment capacity at the Maplewood treatment facility in the future
in order to utilize the full water rights and pumping capacity of its wells there. This
would occur beyond 2011 and therefore is not included in the six-year CIP.
7.3 Cap~city of Supply Sources
In general, the City'S sources are equipped with pumping capacity to deliver the
certificated City water rights to the· distribution system. The installed pumping
equipment has the capacity to deliver the water equal to the peak day requirements of
the Renton system through 2025. In addition, the City has a total of five emergency
interties with neighboring water utilities and is considering a new intertie with the
Skyway Water and Sewer District. .
At present, Well 5A is only used for back-up supply because of the water quality
issues mentioned above. Also, the Maplewood wells are currently not in use pending
completion of the new water treatment plant. The new Maplewood treatment facility
has a c.apacity of 3,000 gpm whereas the wells have a capacity of 5,500 gpm.
Therefore, the facility will not be able to treat the full production capacity of the wells
at this time. The City has made provision to expand the treatment capacity in the
future when the full pumping capacity is needed.
Well 4 was decommissioned in 1962. Although the City is currently not utilizing the
water right associated with this well, the City could drill a new well in the future if
needed. This would provide an additional 170 gpm.
The City is able to meet its existing water demands without the Maplewood wells,
Well 5A, and Well 4. When the improvements are completed for the Maplewood
wells and We1l5A, and if a new well were drilled for We114, then these would all help
the City to meet future demands ..
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7.4 Water Rights
The State Water Code, as outlined in Title 90 of the Revised Code of Washington
(RCW), states that all surface and ground waters of the state are the property of the
public. It is, therefore, the policy of the state to promote the use of the public waters
in a fashion which provides the maximum benefit arising from both diversionary uses
of the state's public water and the retention of waters within the streams and lakes in
sufficient quantity and quality to protect instream and natural values and rights
(90.03.005 RCW). The state takes responsibility for determining who, among the
various competing basin stakeholders, is allowed to use, divert, or consume the water.
When an application to obtain water -rights is submitted to the Washington State
Department of Ecology (DOE), the date of receipt of this application establishes the
priority of the water right. Prior to the development of a source of supply, a temporary
permit is issued by DOE to construct, develop, and test the supply source. A water
right may then be issued following a thorough review process, a determination of the
amount of supply that is put to beneficial use, and the impacts on the various other
basin stakeholders. This water right establishes the priority use of the water, and
becomes an appurtenance to the property.
Renton has developed independent water sources in order to maintain greater control
over the management and costs of its water supply. Through the development of
independent sources of supply the City strives to protect the public health, ensure
adequate water supply to meet the requirements of its customers, and support the
economic prosperity of the City.
Consistent with DOE's procedures for issuing water rights, all of the City's water
rights specify an instantaneous flow rate (QD and a maximum annual withdrawal
volume (Qa). In issuing recent water rights certificates to the City, DOE has
conditioned the permits with a limitation on the total withdrawals by the City of
14,809 acre feet per year, recognizing the City'S water rights may have an impact on .
the flows in the Cedar River. The City conducts monitoring of the river to detect and
mitigate any measurable effects. The Cedar River is an important regional resource,
being the major source of supply for the SPU regional water system and a number of
other uses; instream flows are important to anadromous fish and the management of
water levels in Lake Washington. Copies of the City's water rights are in Appendix C.
7.4.1 Existing Water Rights
The City has 19 water right certificates and permits; 17 of these water rights are
primary. A summary of the City'S existing water rights for municipal supply is
presented in Table 7-1. The total instantaneous flow rate from the primary rights is
21,320 gpm. The annual rights equal 14,809 acre feet per year, which was set by DOE
and is less than the sum of the City's annual rights shown on its certificates.
All of the City's water rights are currently being used to provide supply with the
exception of the Maplewood wells, Well SA, and Well 4. The three existing
Maplewood wells will become active again once the treatment plant improvements are
completed in 2005. The City has a permit for Well 10, but it has not yet been
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developed. Well 4 was abandoned and therefore the City is not using the water right
associated with this well. Well SA is currently not being used due to water quality
issues. The water right for Well EW -3 was transferred to the new wells R W -3, R W -1,
and RW-2. However, in accordance with the water right certificate, EW-3 continues
to be maintained should it be needed to intercept contaminants that could affect the
other wells. EW -3 can also be used as an emergency supply after notifying DOE, in
-the event that the City's other sources fail.
The City has both surface and ground water rights on Springbrook Springs. The
controlling quantity is the instantaneous flow of 1,050 gpm. In reality, the water
available from the Springs varies seasonally and the flows have declined in recent
years. \ The cUrrent flows from the Springs are 300 to 1,200 gpm. The total
instantaneous flow for all of the City's water rights includes the total certificated
amount for Springbrook Springs rather than the actual flows that are currently
available.
The City has sufficient annual water rights to meet its existing and projected 20-year
(2025) annual water requirements. There is a projected surplus of2,232 ac-ft per year
with the forecasted 2d-year water demands. The City will have sufficient annual
water rights even if Wells 4, SA, and 10 are not in service. The sources of supply will
also be marginally able to meet the projected 2025 peak day demand if Wells 4, SA,
and 10 are not in service. However, the estimated existing peak hour demands exceed
the City's instantaneous water rights by 6,215 gpm. Currently the difference in supply \
capacity and peak hour demands is met by the City's storage. In 2025 the. peak hour
demands will exceed the instantaneous water rights by approximately 17,220 gpm.
The City's total storage is sufficient to meet the additional peak hour demands.
However, additional storage or supply in the 196 Zone would help support the peak
hour demands in the future. The need for additional storage and/or additional interties
is discussed in the next section.
7.4.2 Forecasted Water Rights
Renton's forecasted water rights_are shown on Table 7-2. The City does not anticipate
applying for any new water rights or changes to its existing water rights. In 1997 the
City had applied for a change of place for several of its water rights, but since then it
has withdrawn those applications. Th·e City's forecasted water rights are the same as
its existing water rights with the exception of intertles. The City plans to pursue new
interties with adjacent water purveyors. Currently the City is pursuing an intertie with
Skyway Water and Sewer District. If it is accepted it would be installed within the
next sixyears and therefore is included in the City's six-year CIP in Chapter 10.
The City's annual water rights are sufficient to supply average day demands and total
annual demands through the next 20 years (and for buildout demands as presented in
Chapter 4). The exception would be if the level of development associated with
Boeing Redevelopment Alternative No. 4 were to occur. Without any additional
conservation, the projected average day demands for Boeing Alternative No.4 (as
shown on Table 4-15) would exceed the City's annual water rights shortly before
2025. (The shortfall in demands would be approximately 0.3 mgd in 2025.) If
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additional conservation were to occur, then the projected average day demands (as
shown on Table 4-16) would exceed the annual water rights between 2025 and
buildout. The City would then need to find additional sources of supply to meet its
future annual demands.
While the City's instantaneous water rights are not sufficient to meet the City'speak
hour demands (as shown on Tables 7-1 and 7-2), the City can use its storage and
interties to help meet its projected future peak demands. The City is planning to build
several new storage facilities and upgrade some of its existing storage facilities, which
would result in additional storage. Planned storage in the 565, 196, 425, and 320
Zones will be phased during the next 20 years, which will help provide capacity to
meet its peak demands.
It is recommended that the City maintain its existing interties and emergency supply
agreements with other utilities and pursue new interties. Other alternatives for fully
meeting its demand needs are discussed later in this chapter in Section 7.10, "Long
Range Water Supply Planning."
7.5 Interties
The City's interties were described in Chapter 3 as part of the description of existing
facilities. Tables 7-1 and 7-2 show the existing and future interties that are included as
part of the City's source of supply. All nine of the existing interties shown on the two
tables and the future intertie included on Table'7-2 are for emergency supply.
The City's emergency water supply interties with SPU are located within the Rolling
Hills, Highlands, and West Hill areas. Renton also has emergency interties with the
City of Kent (independent supply) and the City of Tukwila (indirectly supplied by
SPU).
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Table 7·1
Existing Wattu Rights Status
Forecasted Water Use From Forecasted Water Right Status
Existing Water Rights Sources (20 Year Demand) , (Excess/Deficiency -20 Yr
I Demand in Water Right)
Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Permit Instantaneous Annual Instantaneous Annual Instantaneous Annual I Certificate or Name of Rightholder or Source Flow Rate (Q) Volume (Q.) Flow Rate (Q) Volume (Q.) Flow Rate (QI) Volume (Q.)ac-Claim No. Claimant Priority Date Name/No. Primary or Supplemental gpm ac-ftJyr gpm ac-ftJyr gpm ftlyr
SWC463 City of Renton May 17, 1930 Springbrook Creek Supplemental 1,032
2147 Northwest Water Co. Apr 26, 1939 c;edar River Supplemental 449
Infiltration Gallery
G1-20605C City of Renton May 3,1973 (Springbrook Primary 1,050 1,680 I Springs) I
GWC884-D City of Renton Nov 1942 Well 4 Primary 170 273.5
GWC 886-0 City of Renton Jan 1944 Well RW-1 Primary 1,040 1;676
GWC 5838-A City of Renton Apr 14, 1966 Well RW-1 Primary 960 1,536
GWC 887-D City of Renton Jan 1944 Well RW-2 Primary 1;040 . 838
GWC 5835-A City of Renton Apr 14, 1966 Well RW-3 Primary 1,600 2,560
GWC 5836-A City of Renton Apr 14, 1966 Wells 1, 2, 3 Primary 1,960 3,136
GWC 3591-A City of Renton Feb 18, 1953 Well RW-5 Primary 1,300 2,000
GWC 5834-A City of Renton Apr 14, 1966 Well RW-5 Primary 200 320
GWC 6775-A City of Renton Apr 1,1968 Cedar River Park Primary 3,000 4,839 (Well PW-8)
GWC 6776-A City of Renton Jan 21,1969 Cedar River Park Primary 500 800 (Well PW-8)
G1-24191C City of Renton Oct 18,1982 Well PW-9 Primary 1,300 1,040
G1-24783P City of Renton Jan 2, 1986 Well PW-10 Primary 1,600 1,792
G1-247181 P City of Renton Jan 2,1986 Well PW-11 Primary 1,600 1,792
G1-25396P City of Renton Feb 23,1989 Well PW-11 Primary 900 1,008
G1-24782P City of Renton Jan 2,1986 Well PW-12 Primary 1,600 1,792
G1-25397P City of Renton Feb 23,1989 Well PW-17 Primary 1,500 1,680
Total ***** .... * ... . ..... ****** .. ...****** .... 21,320 14,809 38,542 12,Sn (17,222) 2,232
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Intertie Name/Identifier
Tiffany Pari<
SWD Sta. #39
Fred Nelson
SWD Sta. #34
Boeing CSTC
Fire
PRV28
SWD Sta. #33
PRV35
SWD Sta. #38
PRV6
SWDSta. #37
SWDSta. #36
Tukwila
PRV23
Kent
PRV23
Total
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Table 7·1 (cont.)
Existing Water Rights Status
Existing Limits on
Intertie Water Use
Maximum Maximum
Instantaneous Annual
Flow Rate (QI) Volume (Q.)
Name of Purveyor Providing Water gpm ac-ftlyr
City of Seattle 1,050
City of Seattle 925
City of Seattle 2,800
City of Seattle 700
City of Seattle 700
City of Seattle 320
City. of Seattle 700
City of Tukwila 2,400 -
City of Kent 1,900
6,295
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Existing and Forecast Current and Forecast Intertle I
Consumption Supply Status
Throuah Intertie (Excess/Deficiencv)
Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum
Instantaneous Annual Instantaneous Annual
Flow Rate (<l.) Volume (Q.) Flow Rate (<l.) Volume (Q.)
gpm ac-ftlyr gpm ac-ftlyr
,
0 6,295 ------
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Table 7·2
F ted Water Riahts Stat
Forecasted Water Use From Forecasted Water Right Status
I Existing Water Rights . Sources (20 Year Demand) (Excess/Deficiency -20 Yr
Demand In Water Right)
Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum ,. Maximum Permit Instantaneous Annual Instantaneous Annual Instantaneous Annual
I Certificate or Name of Rightholder or Source Flow Rate (QI) Volume (Q.). Flow Rate (Ill) Volume(Q.) Flow Rate (Ill) Volume(Q.) Claim No. Claimant Priority Date Name/No. Primary or Supplemental gpm ac-ftlyr gpm ac-ftlyr gpm ac-ftlyr I
SWC463 City of Renton May 17, 1930 Springbrook Creek Supplemental 1,032
2147 Northwest Water Co. Apr 26, 1939 Cedar River Supplement'll 449
Infiltration Gallery
G1-20605C City of Renton May 3,1973 (Springbrook Primary 1,050 1,680
Springs)
GWC 884-0 City of Renton Nov 1942 Well 4 Primary 170 273.5
GWC 886-0 City of Renton Jan 1944 Well RW-1 Primary 1,040 1,676
GWC 5838-A City of Renton Apr 14, 1966 Well RW-1 Primary 960 1,536
GWC887-0 City of Renton Jan 1944 Well RW-2 Primary 1,040 838
GWC5835-A City of Renton Apr 14, 1966 Well.RW-3 Primary 1,600 2,560
GWC5836-A City of Renton Apr 14, 1966 Wells 1, 2, 3 Primary 1,960 3,136
GWC 3591-A City of Renton Feb 18, 1953 Well RW-5 Primary 1,300 2,000
GWC5834-A City of Renton Apr 14, 1966 Well RW-5 Primary 200 320
GWC 6775-A City of Renton Apr 1,1968 Cedar River Park Primary 3,000 4,839 (Well PW-8)
GWC6776-A City of Renton Jan 21,1969 Cedar River Park Primary 500 800 (Well PW-8)
G1-24191C City of Renton Oct 18,1982 Well PW-9 Primary' 1,300 1,040
G1-24783P City of Renton Jan 2,1986 Well PW-10 Primary 1,600 1,792
G1-247181P City of Renton Jan 2,1986 Well PW-11 Primary 1,600 1,792 '
G1-25396P City of Renton Feb 23,1989 Well PW-11 Primary 900 1,008
G1-24782P City of Renton Jan 2,1986 Well PW-12 Primary 1,600 1,792 I
G1-25397P City of Renton Feb 23,1989 Well PW-17 Primary 1,500 1,680
Total ........... ...... ........ ......**** ... 21,150 14,809 38,542 12,m (17,222) 2,232
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Intertie Name/Identifier
Tiffany Park
SWDSIa. #39
Fred Nelson
SWD Sta. #34
Boeing CSTC
Fire
PRV28
SWD Sta. #33
PRV35
SWDSta. #38
PRV6
SWD Sta. #37
SWD Sta. #36
Tukwila
PRV23
Kent
PRV23
Skyway (future)
Total
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Table 7·2 (cont.)
Forecasted Water Rights Status
Existing Limits on
Intertie Water Use
Maximum Maximum
Instantaneous Annual
Flow Rate (Qi) Volume (Q..)
Name of Purveyor Providing Water gpm ac-Wyr
City of Seattle 1,050
. City of Seattle 925
City of Seattle 2,800
City of Seattle 700
City of Seattle 700
City of Seattle 320
City of Seattle 700
City of Tukwila 2,400
City of Kent 1,900
Skyway Water and Sewer District 2,500
8,795
Existing and Forecast Current and Forecast Intertie
Consumption Supply Status
Throuah Intertie (Excess/Deficiency)
Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum
Instantaneous Annual Instantaneous Annual
Flow Rate (Q) Volume (Q.) Flow Rate (QI) Volume (Q..)
gpm aC-Wyr gpm ac-Wyr
0 8,795
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7.6 Water Quali~y Plan and Treatment
The City of Renton performs regular water quality monitoring of its system as
described in Chapter 9, Operations and Maintenance, and as required by WAC 246-
290-300. The City's water quality at its supply sources, storage facilities, and within
-its distribution system satisfactorily meets state and federal requirements on a regular
basis. -
The City maintains water quality within its system through the following approaches:
(1) routine system flushing within its distribution system in order to maintain
satisfactory water quality, (2) a main replacement program to eliminate dead end
mains and replace cast iron, asbestos cement, and old steel pipes, and (3) installation
of pH meters at all well sites in order -to better manage pH and as a result reduce
corrosion within the system. -
It is recommended that the City take the following actions as part of its water quality
planning programs:
• The City should continue to track proposed new water quality laws, such as the
Ground Water Rule, Disinfection Byproducts Rule, and other rules and
regulations being considered by the EPA and DOH in order to plan for any
impacts on its water system and its operation to ensure planning is in place to
comply with the potential impacts of these regulations. At this time it is not
possible to detennine the impact of severai proposed rules.
• The City should continue to pursue both susceptibility and area waivers for the
testing of pesticides (SOCs) in the future to reduce the substantial testing cost for
these chemicals.
• The City _ should continue to implement its corrosion control treatment
improvements as necessary to reduce levels of corrosion within the distribution
system and private plumbing.
7.6.1 Existing Water Quality
A review of the City'S water quality testing records indicates that overall water quality
is excellent with only minor problems related to aesthetic problems caused by iron,
manganese, and hydrogen sulfide. These are secondary contaminants that do not
affect public health. Consequently, treatment is necessary only to minimize nuisance
and aesthetic related problems such as odor and discoloration. All testing for bacteria
(total coliforms) has been negative during the past four years. However the City'S
water is corrosive, and therefore is treated to prevent corrosion-related water' quality
problems.
7.6.2 Treatment
Gaseous chlorine is added to all of the City's sources for disinfection and sodium
fluoride is also added to prevent dental cavities. Sodium hydroxide is added at Wells
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RW-I, RW-2, RW-3, PW-8, PW-9, and EW-5, as well as at Springbrook Springs, to
raise the pH of the water delivered to the distribution system for pH control. In
addition, the Maplewood treatment facility is under construction, which will treat
water from wells PW-ll, PW-12, and PW-17. The Maplewood treatment facility is
expected to be completed by June 2005. The project will: (I) remove hydrogen
sulfide by converting it to sulfate by adding oxygen (granular activated carbon will be
used as a catalyst), (2) remove manganese using green sand filters, and (3) convert
ammonia in the water to nitrogen gas by reacting it with sodium hyphochlorite in a
, contact basin.
A sequestering agent (Aqua Mag) is used in Well SA to treat iron and manganese.
Since there is also naturally occurring ammonia in the water at Well SA, the chlorine
dosage is set to create monochloramines for disinfection. Aqua Mag is also added at
the North Talbot Booster Pump Station, the West Hill Booster Pump Station, and
Pressure-Reducing Valve (PRV) Station 20 in the Renton Hill area for corrosion
control because of the significant number of cast iron distribution pipelines in these
areas.
7.6.3 Water Quality Monitoring
The City has implemented a comprehensive and proactive water quality monitoring
program. It includes monitoring for operations, regulatory monitoring to meet the
requirements of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, and monitoring to manage the
City's aquifers. Monitoring operations measure chlorine levels and pumping rates for
each production well, sample polyphosphate levels, and take pH measurements as part
of the corrosion control program. Regulatory monitoring measures bacteria, organic
and' inorganic chemicals, trihalomethanes, and disinfection byproducts radionuclides,
lead and copper in the water. The sampling is performed at locations and with the
frequencies required by state and federal regulations. Aquifer monitoring is used to
identify any contamination and to track water level of the aquifer in compliance with
state and federal drinking water rules. This program is described in detail in Appendix
L of this Water System Plan.
Water quality sampling is the responsibility of the water maintenance supervisor and
is carried out on a daily basis by a team of utility technicians. In addition to ensuring
that water treatment and maintenance are performed effectively, the water
maintenance supervisor is responsible for ensuring that monitoring is carried out and
for managing water quality data and records both for routine and special monitoring
programs.
The Water Maintenance Division maintains a water quality laboratory located at the
City shops building at 3555 SE 3rd Avenue. The City's water quality laboratory is
equipped to do analysis for turbidity, chlorine residual, fluoride residual, pH, and
temperature.
Microbiological and certain physical and chemical parameters are analyzed by locally
contracted commercial laboratories. This approach has worked well for meeting the
City's sampling and testing needs. The City also maintains nine mechanical type well
sampling pumps for extracting water quality samples from monitoring wells. These
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pump units can be used for the collection of all types of water quality samples,
including volatile organic chemicals.
A detailed description of the water quality sampling methods, the sampling locations,
sampling frequency, and record keeping procedures are listed in the Drinking Water
Quality Monitoring Program included as Appendix L. The estimated cost~ for the
City's water quality monitoring are included in Chapter 9, Operations and
Maintenance.
7.6.4 Corrosion Control Program
Lead and Copper Rule
The major reason for excessive copper levels, and occasionally high lead levels, at'
home taps is the relatively low pH of the downtown wells (RW-I, RW-2, RW-3, PW-
8, PW-9, and EW-3) and Springbrook Springs water supplies. The raw water pH
range is 6.3 to 6.6 for the downtown wells and about 7.2 for the Springs. Treatment
with gaseous chlorine depresses the pH to slightly below the 6.3 to 6.6 range. Without
pH adjustment, the levels in the distribution system typically range from 5.9 to 6.4.
Water with pH less than 7.5 is aggressive in leaching copper and lead from the
pipelines.
A secondary corrosion-related concern is iron levels and associated colored water
occurrences in areas of the distribution system with old, unlined cast iron and steel
pipe. Lower pH levels often cause heavy corrosion of the iron and scale buildup,
which can result in red water complaints when flushing or if there are surges in flow in
the pipelines.
Corrosion Protection: Source of Supply
As a result of the low pH levels, the City has added corrosion control treatment to its
downtown wells and Springbrook Springs. Sodium hydroxide is added to these
sources to raise the pH to between 7.5 and 7.7.
The Maplewood wells (PW -11, PW -12, and PW -17) are treated to provide a finished
water pH of approximately 7.5. Phosphate inhibitor can also be added at the treatment
plant for these wells. Well 5A water has a pH of approximately 8 and phosphate
inhibitor can be added. The Corrosion Control Recommendation Report (March
1995) found that no additional corrosion control treatment processes are required for
these sources.
Corrosion Protection: Distribution Mains
Since about 1976 the City has required that all water mains installed in the City be
cement-lined ductile iron pipe. Additionally, since 1980 the City has required that
water mains installed in high resistivity soils be wrapped in polyethylene. Beginning
in 1994, the City specifications have required that all water mains be wrapped in
polyethylene. These requirements were established to reduce the internal and external
corrosion of water mains.
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In a few of the locations where the City's water mains are within the influence area of
other utility lines that are protected with impressed current cathodic protection
systems, the City's water mains are electrically bonded and/or protected with
sacrificial anodes. The City has an ongoing monitoring program to monitor the
cathodic protection on its water mains that are near Washington Natural Gas Company
and Olympic Pipe Line Company pipes.
Corrosion Protection: Steel Reservoirs
Three of the City's six steel reservoirs are protected with impressed current cathodic
protection systems (Mt Olivet, Highlands 565, and Rolling Hills 590). The six
reservoirs are inspected by a corrosion control consultant approximately every five
years. . The inspections examine the protective coatings as well as the cathodic
protection systems. The interior and exterior protective coatings are repaired and/or
replaced as recommended by the consultant. Adjustments and maintenance actions
are made to the impressed current systems based upon the consultant's
recommendations.
7.7 State and Federal Regulatory Requirements
This section presents the current water quality standards of DOH and the EPA through
the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The EPA is currently developing several new
water quality regulations. The promulgation of these regulations has been delayed due
to lawsuits, a lack of resources, and political considerations. Consequently, it is
difficult to predict when they might become effective. The City should continue to
track new water quality regulations, offer comments on draft rules as appropriate, and
plan for any additional monitoring and/or treatment as may be required. The
following subsections contain descriptions of specific rules that are new or pending or
that have special requirements for the City in addition to requirements of the federal
SDW A. All rules that are included in the SDWA and that apply to Renton are shown
in Table 7-3.
7.7.1 Total Coliform Rule
The City's water system is classified as a Group A public water system according to
DOH. Drinking water samples must be collected for bacteriological analysis from
representative points in the distribution system at regular time intervals. The number
of water samples is dependent upon the population being served by the system. The
City is required to have a Coliform Monitoring Plan on file and approved by DOH.
This plan identifies coliform monitoring locations and sampling procedures. The
City'S Coliform Monitoring Plan is included in Appendix L, to the Drinking Water
Quality Monitoring Program. All bacteriological tests conducted by the City for the
last four years have been negative.
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Table 7·3
Existing and Future Requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act
Regulation
Existing Requirements
Total Coliform Rule
Interim Enhanced Surface
Water Treatment Rule
Stage 1 Disinfectants and
Disin~ection Byproducts
Rule .
long Term 1 Enhanced
Surface Water Treatment
Rule
Radionuclides
Arsenic
Future Requirements
Ground Water Rule
Stage 2 Disinfectantsl
Disinfection Byproducts
Rule (DBP)
"'
Effective/Compliance
Dates
Effective December 1990
Proposed Revision 2004
(Final rule has not been
completed)
Final Revision 2006
Effective December 1998
Compliance by December
2001
Effective December 1998
Compliance by January
2004
Effective February 2002
Compliance by March 2002
Effective December 2003
Compliance by December
2006
Effective January 2001
Compliance by January
2006
Final rule December 2004
(Final rule has not been
completed)
Final rule August 2003
Effective July 2005
Regulation Summary and City Status
The City meets the requirements of this rule.
The City monitors for Cryptosporidium that is
regulated by this rule.
The City meets the monitoring requirements of this
rule.
This rule does not currently impact the City since it
does not currently use surface water or groundwater
that has been determined to be under the influence
of surface water. If any of the City's wells are
determined to be under the influence of surface
water in the future, this rule will require review for
cornpiiance.
Based on the most recent radionuclide data, it does
not appear that this rule would significantly impact
the City.
The National Academy of Sciences reviewed EPA's
arsenic risk assessment and recommended in
March 1999 that the agency revise the present
standard "downward as quickly as possible." The
National Academy of Sciences, National Drinking
Water Advisory Council, and Science Advisory
Board reviewed the proposed MCl for arsenic and
the associated costs. The existing MCl of 50 ppb
was reduced to a new standard of 10 ppb. The City
monitors for arsenic and is well below the new
standard. _
This rule may require that the City monitor for
viruses, HPC bacteria, and Legionella. The City is
already monitoring for viruses and HPC bacteria.
The only possible change would be the additional
regular monitoring requirement of legionella and a
different monitoring schedule. Development of this
rule is in progress and should be monitored closely.
The City will be required to meet the requirements of
this rule, which primarily impact how monitoring is to
be done. This rule does not change the MCl limits
of disinfection byproducts that the City must meet. ----------------------------------------
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Table 7·3
Existing and Future Requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act
Effective/Compliance
Dates
Final rule March 2002
(Final rule has not been
completed)
Regulation Summary and City Status
EPA's Health Risk Reduction and Cost Analysis
evaluated costs and benefits for radon MCls from
4,000 to 100 pCill. EPA proposed an MCl of 300
and an alternative MCl of 4,000 pCi/L. The
alternative MCl involves a holistic approach to
addressing radon in the home, both from air (radon
in the ground) and water. The City may be required
to conduct monitoring under the new rule.
7.7.2 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
The Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (Stage 2 DBP) is one part
of the Stage 2 Microbial and Disinfection Byproducts Rules. A draft Stage 2 DBP
rule has been developed by the EPA and is currently being implemented. The rule
becomes effective in July 2005. Stage 2 DBP regulates two disinfection byproducts
(total trihalomethanes (TTHM) and five halo acetic acids (HAAS)) and requires
additional monitoring on the part of utilities.
Because Renton uses chlorine for disinfection, it will need to meet the requirements of
the Stage 2 DBP. Included in these requirements is an Initial Distribution System
Evaluation (IDS E), which will require the City to identify locations with high
disinfection byproducts. These locations will then be used for compliance monitoring.
Compliance with the MCLs will be calculated for each monitoring location, which
differs from the current requirement. An additional requirement of this rule is that
short-term peaks in DBP levels will also need to be identified and reported.
7.7.3 Ground Water Rule (Proposed)
The final Ground Water Rule had a statutory deadline of July 2003 that was not met.
The EPA anticipates having a final rule by the end of 2004 or beginning of 2005. This
rule has five major components that are being considered. It is unlikely that any of the
requirements of this rule would require that the City do anything that it is not already
doing.
7.7.4 Radionuclides Rule (Proposed)
This is currently a proposed rule that was originally to be finalized by the EPA by
December 2000. A revised date for a finalized radionuclides rule is not known at this
time. The radionuclides rule would define required testing frequencies and maximum
contaminant levels. Radon testing is part of this rule and could have an impact on the
City since radon is fairly common in groundwater. The City recently tested all sources
for radionuclides; levels found were well below currently regulated levels.
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7.7.5 'Inorganic Chemical Analysis
The City is required by DOH to take samples for. inorganic chemical analysis at the
source after treatment. The complete inorganic chemical and physical analysis shall
include the primary and secondary chemical and physical drinking water contaminants.
The analyses on its well sources must be performed is every three years, except that
nitrate must be monitored annually.
7.7.6 Organic Chemical Analysis
Volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) and synthetic organic chemicals (SOCs) are
monitored in all of.the City'S wells. Organic chemical monitoring standards require one
sample every 3 months during the first 12 months. However, if no contaminants are
detected in the first sample of a groundwater source, the purveyor shall sample that
source once more during the 12-month period. If no chemicals are verified after the
initial 12 months of monitoring, the purveyor shall monitor each source at least once
every 36 months. Water must be sampled from each source and must be collected after
the water has been treated.
Recent chemical analyses of the City's supply soUrces show no contamination from
VOCs or SOCs. The City must test for trihalomethanes at· all wells once a year since they
are chlorinated.
In the late 1980s tetrachloroethylene (PCE) was detected in the downtO'.vn '.vells. The
source '.vas found to be condensate from a dry cleaning business that leaked into the
ground through a broken side sewer. In 1997 PCE was detected in the downtown wells
again. This time the source was determined to be a wash water basin at the Stoneway
Concrete site adjacent to Cedar River Park. Well 8 was continuously pumped to waste to
clear up the contamination. Recent VOC tests of the downtown wells do not show any
PCE contamination.
Positive tests for VOCs occurred at PW-SA in 1994. The positive sample in PW-5A
) was determined to be from a poorly cured coating on the well casing. The City
cleaned and purged the well and sandblasted the coating. The City flushes this well
for approximately 20 minutes each time it is used prior to connecting to the system.
Since this operational modification was implemented, no VOCs have been detected.
The state has a susceptibility assessment prograin which enables water systems to
bypass the required quarte~ly sampling for VOCs the first year. Reduced monitoring
is allowed if a susceptibility assessment of the water system indicates a low or
moderate vulnerability to contamination. The City submitted a susceptibility
assessment to the DOH. Table 6-7 lists the ratings given to each well by the DOH and
the required testing. Although the susceptibility of Well 5A to contamination is rated
low, quarterly testing for VOCs continues to be required because of the earlier positive
test. Ongoing quarterly testing is performed at the downtown wells and the Springs
because of the medium to high vulnerability of these sources to contamination.
The state has an area waiver program for SOC monitoring. Under this program, the City
can reduce its SOC testing requirements (and costs) at its wells by participating in the
funding of the area waiver program. Several City wells have received waivers to testing
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for SOCs (PW-SA, PW-ll, PW-12, and PW-17). Renton is participating in the State
Area Waiver Program for sources that did not receive a SOC waiver. Consequently,
SOC testing at these wells has been reduced; the testing program for these sources is
described in the City's Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Program, Appendix L.
7.8 Wellhead Protection Program
The 1986 amendments to the federal Safe Drinking Water Act mandated that every
state develop a wellhead protection program to protect ground waters that serve as
drinking water sources for public water supplies. In 1994 DOH adopted Washington
Administrative Code 246-290, which directed Group A public water systems using
wells or springs to implement wellhead protection measures. The City of Renton
prepared its Wellhead Protection Plan, which was approved by DOH in December
1999. An updated Wellhead Protection Plan is included in this Water System Plan as
Appendix Q.
DOH stipulates that local wellhead protection programs shall, at a minimum, include
the following elements:
• A completed susceptibility assessment
• A delineated wellhead protection area for each well, wellfield, or spring
• An inventory of contamination sources located in the wellhead protection area
that have the potential to contaminate wells or springs
• Documentation that delineation and inventory findings are distributed to property
owners and regulatory agencies
• Contingency plans for providing alternate sources of drinking water in the event
that contamination does occur
• Coordination with local emergency responders for appropriate spill response
measures.
Compliance with Wellhead Protection Program requirements is part of a broader City
effort referred to as the "Aquifer Protection Program." The Aquifer Protection
Program was established in 1988 when the Renton City Council designated Aquifer
Protection Areas. The City continues to refer to its program as the "Aquifer Protection
Program" rather than "Wellhead Protection Program" since elected officials and
citizens are familiar with this term after many years of public education. It should also
be noted that the Aquifer Protection Program substitutes the tenns "I-year Capture
Zone," "S-year Capture Zone," and "10-year Capture Zone," as appropriate, for the
tenn "Wellhead Protection Area."
The City of Renton obtains most of its drinking water supply from shallow aquifers
and a spring that are susceptible to contamination. The aquifer has received "sole
source" designation from the EPA. As part of its Aquifer Protection Program, the City
has enacted aquifer protection regulations to protect the aquifers used as potable water
supply sources from contamination by hazardous materials. The regulations include
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restrictions; facility operating standards; construction activity standards; fill quality
standards; and other measures intended to prevent contamination.
Other components of the Aquifer Protection Program include public education, aquifer
water quality and level monitoring, coordination with emergency responders, and
coordination with surrounding land use authorities on groundwater protection issues.
Please refer to Appendix Q for further details.
7.9 System Reliability
Renton continues to meet its responsibility to its customers and as a water purveyor by
addressing the reliability of the water system through the quality and condition of its
facilities described earlier in'this chapter; through system redundancy; and through the
development and implementation of its Vulnerability Assessment and its Water
Shortage Response Plan.
7.9.1 Reliability Efforts
The City continues to provide reliable water service to its existing customers and plan
for lorig-term reliability of its system for its sources and its distribution network. The
City's primary supply is from its downtown wells, which provide water from the
Cedar Valley Aquifer. There is an emergency well (EW-3) that can be used in the
event that the main wells are unavailable. In addition to the Cedar Valley Aquifer, the
City can supply its system from two different sources within its service area, the
Maplewood Aquifer and Springbrook Springs.
In addition to its own sources of supply, the City also has nine existing interties with
. three neighboring water utilities (plus two 10-inch supply lines to the Renton Boeing
Plant from Seattle). The ~ity is pursuing an additional intertie with Skyway and plans
to consider other interties in the future.
The City is also either actively participating in or plans to study other options for
reducing demands and/or providing additional supply options. These options include
the City'S ongoing Conservation Plan, a future aquifer recharge study, and the
possibility of future opportunities for the use of reclaimed water.
7.9.2 Water Shortage Response Planning
The City developed a Water Shortage Response Plan in 1989 to meet its responsibility
for planning for emergencies or other short-or long-term shortages that may occur.
The City plans to update its Water Shortage Response Plan within the next six years.
7.10 Long Range Water Supply Planning
The City has been decisive and progressive in its water supply planning. As discussed
elsewhere in this chapter, the City has pursued and secured independent sources of
supply as well as supplemental sources~ The City has pursued its independ~nt
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acquisition of water sources in order to maintain control over this utility, which is vital
to the public health and economic well being of its customers. An important
consideration has also been concern with the cost of water supply and the desire to
keep water rates low and competitive with neighboring systems and with the region as
a whole.
The City's annual water rights are sufficient to meet future average day demands
during most scenarios. If more intense redevelopment occurs in the Boeing Area (as
defined by Alternative No.4) or there is other development that exceeds what the
City'S Economic Development, Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning Division is
currently envisioning (as presented in Chapter 4), then the City would likely need to
pursue alternatives for its long-term water needs (20-year or longer planning period).
The City will pursue several different approaches to supplement its peak demand
requirements (20-year and longer planning period). This includes additional storage,
interties and supply agreements with other water purveyors for supplemental peak
supply as needed, and the possible use of other technologies such as reclaimed water
and aquifer recharge.
The City actively participates with other water systems on regional planning, supply,
and operating issues. For example, Renton is a member of the East King County
Regional Water Association and the Water Conservation Coalition of Puget Sound.
Another example is the City's participation in the recent PugetSound Regional Water
Supply Outlook Study, which assessed the supply sources of the Central Puget Sound
Region, explored ways that systems can support each other, and evaluated regional
supply options to meet future needs.
7.10.1 Regional Water Supply Issues
The City of Renton 'draws its supply, primarily from aquifers in the lower reaches of
the Cedar River Watershed. The Cedar Valley aquifer in particular is relatively
shallow. However, there is no evidence from studies conducted to date that the City's
water use has an impact on flows in the Cedar River. The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
has an interest in the Cedar River and its fishery resources. The Tribe is concerned
with low stream flows that can affect water quality. Renton is monitoring the River as
a condition of its water rights and will continue to cooperate with the other parties in
the management of this resource.
SPU is the regional water purveyor for much of King County. It serves most of the
cities and water districts in the vicinity of Renton. Renton itself has agreements with
Seattle for supply of the Boeing Plant property and emergency intertie agreements, as
already discussed.
The SPU system is currently near its capacity; SPU has limited its contract deliveries
to the available supply, and will charge higher rates for additional amounts that would
require it to develop new sources. In recent years, SPU has implemented a successful
conservation program that has delayed the need for new sources.
The water utilities in the Puget Sound Region have individually and collectively
addressed future sources of supply to meet their future needs. SPU has constructed a
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120-mgd water filtration plant on its Tolt River source. This improvement in water
quality meets current water quality standards and allows SPU to make better use of the
Tolt source to meet existing and future demands.
The City of Tacoma is the regional system to the south, serving much of Pierce
County and some areas in south King County. Tacoma is currently c9mpleting
construction of its second supply project. This involves a second supply pipeline from
its Green River source which adds another 60 cfs of supply to the Tacoma system.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with Tacoma, is making
improvements to Howard Hanson Dam upstream from the city's water supply intake
that will help to ensure this supply during low-flow periods. The Tacoma Second
Supply Project serves a number of water districts in south King County, some of
which are also supplied by SPU. Until recently, the Tacoma project included an
intertie with the SPU system at Lake Youngs to improve reliability and because
Tacoma will have surplus water supply for a number of years. The Seattle-Tacoma
Intertie could have benefited Renton through its interties with the Seattle transmission
system.
The Growth Management Act requires cities in Washington State to prepare.20-year
plans for their future development, including the provision of adequate water supply to
support this growth. This has raised concerns with many water utilities because they
are often not consulted when the land use planning and economic development
decisions are made for GMA and many water systems are reaching the capacity of
their sources and don't have the necessary future capacity to meet GMA projections.
In addition, the process of obtaining water rights in Washington State has become
extremely difficult and time-consuming because of concerns over instream flows and .
the suspected influence of groundwater withdrawals on stream flows.
The current situation has prompted water systems in the Central Puget Sound area to
pursue new source development as a top priority. The Cascade Water Alliance was
created several years ago with participation of many of the water systems in King
County to pursue new regional supplies as an alternative, or in conjunction with SPU
and Tacoma. Many of the same systems have also participated in the Puget Sound
Outlook Study, which included water utilities in King, Pierce, and Snohomish
Counties.
As a result of planning by individual water utilities and the efforts of the consortiums
mentioned in the previous paragraphs, a number of regional projects have been
proposed. The following list describes some of these regional solutions:
• The City of Seattle is considering both raising the level of its Chester Morse
reservoir on the Cedar River and installing a permanent pumping installation to be
able to use "dead" storage in the reservoir that is too low to flow by gravity.
• The Cascade Water Alliance andlor the· City of Tacoma are considering
purchasing water rights currently held by Puget Sound Energy for hydroelectric
generation on the White River, including storage in Lake Tapps.
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• The East King County Regional Water Association is considering constructing a
pipeline that would deliver water from Tacoma's Green River Supply to water
purveyors in King County east of Lake Washington.
• The City of Everett is pursuing the acquisition of a 30-mgd water right formerly
used by Weyerhauser for its now abandoned plant in Everett. Various schemes
have been proposed for delivering this water to utilities in King County.
At the present time, none of the new regional alternatives are being actively
developed. The water supply situation is continually changing with alternatives
proposed, studied, and sometimes put on the shelf. A number of other alternatives
have been considered including the North Fork Tolt River, Snoqualmie Aquifer under
the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River, the North Fork Snoqualmie River, direct
withdrawal from Lake Washington, and even sources as far away as the Skagit River.
At the present time, none of these appear to be in serious contention as the next source
due to water rights or environmental, cost, or institutional issues.
As a participant in forums proposing new supplies, the City of Renton is keeping itself
involved and informed of new developments. It will make decisions and act as
appropriate to preserve its current supply and/or to participate with other utilities in
new or alternative source development.
7.11 Recommended Water Supply Improvements
Recommended improvement projects for water supply can be grouped into the main
areas of interties, water quality, and reliability. Specific projects associated with the
supply projects described in general here, are included in Chapter 10.
The City is currently pursuing a new intertie with Skyway. It is recommended that the
City maintain and/or renew its existing intertie agreements with adjacent purveyors as
well as pursuing additional new interties in order to improve reliability and to help
supplement future peak demands. This would include renewing its agreement with
Seattle.
The completion of the Maplewood wells treatment facilities is scheduled for
completion in 2005. The City also plans to proceed with treatment improvements to-
We1l5A.
System reliability can be improved through several approaches that include security
and system redundancy. The City has identified several security improvements that
are included in its six-year CIP. As redevelopment occurs the City can improve
system reliability by considering options for new pressure-reducing valves PRVs and
other control valves that provide additional supply to zones.
Additional possible projects for improving supply reliability are aquifer recharge and
the use of reclaimed water. The City has not investigated artificial aquifer recharge,
but plans to proceed with a study within the next 20 years to look at the feasibility of
such a project. The use of reclaimed water has been attempted by the City with
limited success to date. This may, however, become a more feasible option in the
future as demands continue to increase, particularly during peak periods and it
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becomes more cost effective. Therefore, it is recommended that the City continue to
periodically evaluate the opportunities for the use of reclaimed water within its service
area. Feasible alternatives for using reclaimed water are not anticipated within the
next six years.
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WATER SYSTEM ANALYSIS
The City's water system was designed and constructed to provide long term, reliable
service. The system is relatively complex, consisting of several pressure zones to
serve the range of elevations within the service area. The Renton service area is
bordered on all sides by other water purveyors. While the City's water system does
not serve some areas within its city limits and urban growth area (UGA), it is unlikely
that Renton's service area will change much in the future due to topography and
growth patterns. However, the City anticipates a significant amount of new
development and/or redevelopment within its existing water service area and needs to
maintain its ability to deliver peak water demands and fire flow as the City grows.
The trend is toward higher occupancy residential development and commercial!
industrial uses, with increased water requirements.
This chapter describes and evaluates the condition and capacity of the City's
distribution, transmission, and storage facilities. Where deficiencies were identified,
improvements are recommended to address those deficiencies.
Because improvements being planned and built today are expected to last 50 years or
longer, system storage capacity was evaluated for 2005, 2011, and buildout
(saturation) demands. The system transmission and distribution capacity was
evaluated for 2005 and buildout demand conditions. Specific improvements are
identified and sized to meet level-of-service requirements at buildout demand
conditions.
8.1 Storage Evaluation
The storage evaluation compared available storage within Renton's water service area
with the' required storage volume, following Washington State Department of Health
(DOH) guidelines. The required storage considers system operation, water demands,
and fire flow requirements. The analysis was conducted first based on the existing
water facilities and next considering potential new or improved facilities planned by
the City. Available storage is based on the usable volume of water in each of the
City's existing storage facilities. A comparison of available and required storage was
prepared for 2005,2011, and buildout conditions.
This section also addresses the storage requirements that would apply if the Boeing
Plant Area were to be redeveloped at a much higher density than its current use.
Alternative No.4 of the Boeing redevelopment alternatives, as described in Chapter 4,
was used because it is the higher density option.
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8.1.1 Required Storage
Water system storage has four required components:
• Operating storage
• Equalizing storage
• . Fire flow storage
• Standby storage
In addition, the system may have storage that cannot b~ effectively used for any of
these purposes and is commonly referred to as "dead" storage.
The following subsections describe these storage components. The subsection titled
"Reductions in Required Storage" describes DOH guidelines which allow purveyors
to reduce the required storage by taking credit for supply sources that meet certain
criteria.
Tables 8-1a and 8-1b show the required equalizing and standby storage for each zone
and for the entire system. Table 8-1a shows the required storage with the City's
existing facilities (including reductions in required storage allowed for existing supply
sources). Table 8-1b shows further reductions in the required storage if potential new
automatic transfer, onsite emergency power, or new interties were installed.
Several zones that are supplied solely through pressure-reducing valves (PRVs) are
shown in the tables as being supplied from the zone that is the primary source of
supply. For example, the 590 Zone has two storage tanks that supply the 395 Zone
through two PRVs, as well as supplying the 590 Zone. Therefore~ the 395 Zone is
included together with the 590 Zone in the tables showing the required storage.
A comparison of the required storage shown in Tables 8-1a and 8-1b with the storage
available in the Renton system is presented later in this chapter in Tables 8-3a and 8-
3b. These tables show operating, equalizing, standby, and fire flow storage f~r each
zone.
Operating Storage
Operating storage is the volume of water that lies between the low and high elevations
in water tanks set by City operations staff to control system pumps and flow control
valves supplying the tanks. In the winter, Renton's operations staff maintains the
tanks at least 70 percent full during normal operations. The operations staff change
the tank settings during the summer to keep the tanks at least 80 percent full during
normal operations. At a minimum, the operating range is set to prevent pumps from
cycling on and off more frequently than every 10 minutes. The required operating
storage for each zone is presented later in this chapter in Tables 8-3a arid 8-3b.
Equalizing Storage
Equalizing storage is the total volume needed to satisfy peak diurnal demands that
exceed the capacity of the supply system. Equalizing storage is most often determined
by looking at requirements during a 24-hour demand cycle, although a longer cycle
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can be used. A water system is considered to be hydraulically balanced if the supply
facilities can replenish the equalizing volume within the demand cycle chosen for
analysis purposes.
This concept is illustrated in Figure 4-5, which shows the typical variation of citywide
system demand over a 24-hour demand cycle. Keeping a system properly balanced
allows the storage facilities to be replenished during times of the day when demand is
low and allows the withdrawal of water from storage when the demand exceeds the
supply capacity.
The required equalizing storage for Renton was determined by following the DOH
guidelines in the Water System Design Manual, published in 2001. Equalizing storage
is calculated as the sum of the peak hour demands within each zone, minus other
supply sources (wells, interties, booster pump stations), multiplied by 150 minutes.
Tables 8-1 a and 8-1 b show the required equalizing storage for each zone. Later in this
chapter, Tables 8-3a and 8-3b compare this required storage with ~he available
equalizing storage.
Fire Flow Storage
Fire flow requirements within the City of Renton are established by the Renton Fire
Department. The minimum required fire flow for a specific structure is based on a
number of factors, including building floor area, type of building construction,
exposure to other structures, type of materials stored within the building, and land use.
Storage volume must be provided to supply the design fire flow for a specified
minimum time duration, normally 1 hour for each 1,000 gpm of design fire flow. As
an example,a design fire flow greater than 1,000 gpm, but less than 2,000 gpm, would
require a minimum time duration of 2 hours. The largest required fire flow within
each pressure zone and its duration determines the maximum volume of water needed
for fire storage in that zone. Zones that are hydraulically connected either through
automatic valves or through pump stations with emergency power can share the fire
flow storage between both zones.
The required fire flow storage for each zone is presented later in this chapter in Tables
8-3a and 8-3b.
Standby Storage
Standby storage is required to supply reasonable system demands during a system
emergency or outage, such as a major pipeline failure, power outage, valve failure, or
other system failure.
The required standby volume is dependent upon the system demand, the expected
duration of a system outage, and the available remaining supply capacity in the system
at the time of the emergency.
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Capacity
Facility ~m)
5901395 Zone
Required Storage
Rolling Hills BPS 7,000
Subtotal 5901395 Zone
4901370RHJ300E Zone
Required Storage
SEA Intertie (STA #37) 690
Subtotal 490J370RH/300E Zone
3501300W Zone
Required Storage
SEA Intertie lSTA #33) 890
Subtotal 3501300W Zone
565 Zone
Required Storage
Highland BPS 3,900
Subtotal 565 Zone
4351320 Zone
Required Storage
4951370EJ300WH Zone
Required Storage
SEA Intertie (STA #38) 700
Subtotal 4951370E/300WH Zone
196 Zone
Required Storage
Tukwila Intertie (PRV #23) 1,875
Kent Intertie (PRV #25) 1,390
Subtotal 196 Zone
Total Required Storage
Average Peak
Day Hour
Table 8·1a
Required Equalizin!~ and Standby Storage
(Existing System Conditions)
2005 2011
Average Peak
Day Hour
Demand Demand Equalizing Standby Demand Demand Equalizing Standby
1mB) JmJll (mB)1 . (mg)z (mg) {mg) (mo)1 (mgl2
0.46 0.08 0.21 0.91 0.53 0.10 0.24 1.05
0.01 0.03 0.01 0.03
0.45 0.08 0.21 0.90 0.63 0.12 0.29 1.25
0.10 0.90 0.18 1.25
0.62 0.11 0.29 1.24 0.67. 0.12 0.31 1.34
0.25 1.24 0.27 1.34
1.74 0.32 0.80 3.49 1.79 0.33 0.82 3.58
0.22 0.03 0.24 0.12
1.52 0.28 0.70 3.04 1.74 0.32 0.80 3.48
. 0.47 0.09 0.21 0.93 0.62 0.11 0.28 1.23
0.17 0.93 0.19 1.23
2.74 0.50 1.26 5.48 3.03 0.56 1.39 6.07
0.77 3.48 0.90 4.07
2.21 9.66 2.59 11.52
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Buildout
Average Peak
Day Hour
Demand Demand Equalizing Standby
(mg) (mg) (mg)1 (mg)2
0.73 0.13 0.34 1.46
0.01 0.03
1.38 0.25 0.63 2.76
0.53 2.76
0.83 0.15 0.38 1.66
0.30 1.66
2.00 0.37 0.92 3.99
0.33 0.53
2.66 0.49 1.22 5.32
1.09 0.20 0.50 2.18
0.39 2.18
4.89 0.90 2.24 9.77
1.75 7.77
4.54 20.25
1. Equalizing storage foliows guidelines In the DOH Water System Design Manual, ({PHD-OsJ"150mln). PHD Is the ~eal< hour demands within each zone and O,ls the source of supply capacity within each zone.
2. Standby storage Is determined using DOH guidelines In the Water System DeSign Manual, {{2'ADDj-1440'{Os-Q.J, ADD Is the average day demands for each zone. as Is the source of supply capactty by lone. and 0.. Is the largest
source of suppty capacity within each lone.
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Table 8·1b
Required Equalizing and Standby Storage
(Including Credit for Future Source of Supply Capacity at Existing Facilities)
2005 2011 Bulldout
Pumping Capacity Average Day Peak Hour Equalizing Standby Average Day Peak Hour Equalizing Standby Average Day Peak Hour Equalizing Standby
Facllih' (gpml Demand (mill Demand (mill (mg)' (mil)' Demand (rna) Demand (mgl (mg)' (mg)' Demand (mg) Demand (mg) (mg)' (mg)'
590/395 Zone
Required Storage 0.46 0.08 0.21 0.91 0.53 0.10 0.24 1.05 0.73 0.13 0.34 1.46
Rolling Hills BPS 7,000
MBJ1Iewood BPS 1590 Zone)' 3,000
Subtotal 590/395 Zone 0.01 0.03 0.01 0.03 0.01 0.03
490/370RHl300E Zone
Required 8to"'ge 0.45 0.08 0.21 0.90 0.63 0.12 0.29 1.25 1.38 0.25 0.63 2.76
SEA Intertie (STA #37) 690
N. Talbot Hill BPS (490 Zone) 4,240
Subtotal 490/370RH/300E Zone 0.03 0,14 0.05 0.21 0.11 0.49
350/300W Zone
Required Siorage 0.62 0.11 0.29 1.24 0.67 0.12 0.31 1.34 0.83 0.15 0.38 1.66
SEA Intertie (STA #33) 890
N. Talbot Hill BPS (350 Zone) 500
Subtotal 350/300W Zone 0.18 1.24 0.19 1.34 0.23 1.66
565 Zone
Required Storage 1.74 0.32 0.80 3.49 1.79 0.33 0.82 3.58 2.00 0.37 0.92 3.99
Highland BPS 3,900
Subtotal 565 Zone 0.22 0.03 0.24 0.12 0.33 0.53
435/320 Zone
Required Storage 1.52 0.28 0.70 304 1.74 0.32 0.80 3.48 2.66 0.49 1.22 5.32
MI. Olivet BPS' 4,350
Subtotal 4351320 Zone 0,26 1.13 0.32 1.40 0.61 2.64
495/370EJ300WH Zone
Required Storage 0.47 0.09 0.21 0.93 0.62 0.11 0.28 1.23 1.09 0.20 0.50 2.18
SEA Intertie (STA #38) 700
Subtotal 49S/370EJ300WH Zone 0.05 0.93 0.05 1.23 0.24 2.18
196 Zone
Required Siorage 2.74 0.50 1.26 5.48 3.03 0.56 1.39 6.07 4.89 0.90 2.24 9.77
Tukwila Intertie (PRV #23) 1,875
Kent Intertie (PRV #25) 1,390
Wells I, 2, 3' 6,600
We1l8' 3,500
Subtotal 196 Zone 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.24 0.00
Total Required Storage ------------0.74 3.51 0.85 4.33 . ___ --.-!1_6 __ 7.54
1. Equalizing storage foilows guidelines in the DOH Water System Design Manual, «PHD-Os)'150min). PHD is the peak hour demands within each zone and a. is the source of supply capacity within each zone.
2. Standby storage is determined using DOH guidelines in the Water System Design Manual, «2'ADD)-1440'(as-ad· ADD is the average day demands for each zone, as is the source of supply capacity by zone, and a.. is the largest source of supply capacity
within each lone.
3. A Cledit is given to the 590 Zone for pumping capacity from Maplewood. The booster pump capacity for standby storage assumes the largest pump is out of service, which would reduce the total booster pump capacity of 3,950 gpm to 1,550 gpm. While the
565 Zone can be supplied from Maplewood during emergency conditions, for this storage analysis all of the available now during standby conditions has been Cledited to the 590 Zone. Equalizing storage does not assume the largest pump out of service for each
zone; however, it is limited by the treatment capacity. The current treabnent capacity is 3,000 gpm and therefore has been used as the maximum credit available for the 590 Zone. The City may add treabnent capacity in the future. If the Cily were to consider
providing emergency power for this facility in the future, it would need to evaluate the current pumping, treabnenl and well capacity at that time. The required storage would be reduced if automatic emergency power were installed at Maplewood Booster Pumps
I, 2, 4, and 5; the treabnent building, and the wells.
4. A Cledit is given for equalizing and standby storage in the 435 Zone for pumping capacity from Mt. Olivet Reservoir. The credit for equalizing storage is 4,350 gpm. The largest pump out of service is assumed for standby storage, reducing the capacity by
1,800 gpm to 2,550 gpm.
5. The required storage in the 196 Zone would be reduced if automatic emergency power were installed at Wells 1, 2, 3, and 8. The credit for standby storage assumes the largest of these four wells, Well 8, out of service.
_YSIS
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Standby volume is the most difficult of the four storage components to establish,
because it involves subjective evaluation of system emergency scenarios that, by their
nature, are difficult to predict and to estimate. DOH has established guidelines for
determining required standby storage, which allow the standby storage to be set at
twice the average day demand.
Required standby storage for each zone is shown on Tables 8-1a and 8-1b. Later in
this chapter, Tables 8-3a and 8-3b show a comparison of this required storage with the
available storage ...
DOH allows utilities to combine or "nest" fire flow and standby storage. The City is
using "nested" storage in the analysis presented here as it is defined by DOH
guidelines in the 2001 Water System Design Manual. Based on this criteria, the larger
of the required fire flow or the required standby storage within each zone is used to'
determine the required nested storage.
Dead Storage
Dead storage is any volume of water that: (1) cannot be efficiently used because it is
physically too low to be withdrawn from the tank (i.e., located below the outlet pipe),
(2) results in poor water quality, (3) causes hydraulic problems at pump inlets such as
pump cavitation or vortexing, or (4) is below the level that provides acceptable
minimum pressures in the system. Dead storage is subtracted from the total tank
volume to determine the available storage.
Reductions in Required Storage
The DOH guidelines allow the City to reduce the required storage by taking into
account other supply sources that meet certain criteria. These supply sources include
interties, wells, or pump stations. The criteria that each must meet are described
below and are explained in greater detail in the 2001 Water System Design Manual. In
all cases, the source of supply must provide water that meets the City's service
criteria.
When considering standby storage, DOH requirements specify that the largest capacity
unit be considered, out of service to give a conservative estimate of support from other
sources. This could be a single pump at a pump station, an intertie, or a well.
• Interties. Required storage volumes can be reduced by the capacity of interties
if: (1) the intertie connections are supplied through an automatic valve, such as a
PRY, and (2) an agreement is in place between Renton and the supplying utility
that specifies that the supply is for the purposes of standby andlor fire flow
( emergency purposes).
The City has five interties with Seattle, one intertie with Tukwila; and one intertie
with Kent that qualify as sources of supply for meeting equalizing, standby,
andl or fire flow storage requirements.
• Wells. The City has several wells that may be considered sOllrces of supply when
evaluating storage requirements. The capacity of the City's wells may be used to
reduce the required operating and equalizing storage requirements. In order for
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the wells to be credited as standby or fire flow storage, onsite emergency power
must be installed with automatic transfer.
• Booster Pump Stations Supplying from Lower Zones. The criteria used to
determine if a pump station may be considered in the storage analysis vary
depending on the component of storage being considered. In order to receive
credit for storage, the volume of water being supplied must be surplus storage in
the zone from which it is pumped (i.e., operating and equalizing volumes must be
fully met within each pressure zone as well as throughout the system). Criteria
for standby and fire flow storage also require that pumps have onsite emergency
power with automatic transfer.
8.1.2 Available Storage
The available storage is the usable volume of water in Renton's eXlstmg storage
facilities. Figure 8-1 and Table 8-2 show the available storage by source for each
zone. The City's nine existing reservoirs are described in Chapter 3. The storage is
shown for the four required storage components: operating, equalizing, standby, and
fire flow storage.
In Figure 8-1, the minimum and maximum levels of each storage band are based on
the highest elevation (customer) served within each pressure zone. The available
operating and equalizing storage is defined as the volume between the maximum
water level of each tank and the water level that provides a minimum pressure of 30
psi to the highest customer within that zone. The volume available for fire flow and
standby storage includes water between the minimum level that provides 30 psi down
to the water level in a tank that provides 20 psi to the highest customer in each zone.
Any volume of water that would supply customers at a service pressure less than 20
psi is considered dead storage. Figure 8-1 shows the water levels for these pressure
criteria in each storage tank. In some cases, the elevation for these minimum pressure
criteria is below the bottom of the tank, so there is no dead storage.
Table 8-2 shows that approximately 7.2 mg of storage is available for operating and
equalizing requirements in the Renton system, and approximately 7.5 mg is available
for standby and fire flow requirements. The Mt. Olivet and West Hill tanks have
storage volume that cannot be used within the primary service zones; however, under
certain conditions the dead or unusable volumes in those zones can be used in other
zones. The 2.3 mg of dead storage in the Mt. Olivet tank can be pumped into the 435
Zone for standby storage. The storage in the West Hill tank that is shown as unusable
in the 495 Zone can be delivered to the West Hill 300 Zone or by the Skyway Water "-
and Wastewater District through pressure-reducing valves.
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Facility Zone
Rolling Hills 590
Highlands 5~5
West Hill 495
Rolling Hills 490
Highlands (2.0 mg) 435
Highlands (1.5 mg) 435
. Subtotal 435 Zone
S Talbot 350
N Talbot 196
Mt. Olivet 196
Subtotal 196 Zone
Total
Highest
Table 8·2
Available Storage
Operating
Total and
Service Elev. Volume Equalizing
(ft) (mg) (mg)
473 0.3 0.3
469 0.75 0.67
386 1.4 0.59
398 3.0 2.26
360 2.0 1.00
360 1.5 0.83
3.5 1.83
239 1.5 1.5
128 5.0 0.6
128 3.0 0
8.0 0.62
18.45 7.19
Standby Dead Storage or
and Fire Standby for
Flow Other Zones
(mg) (mg)
0
0.08
0.31 0.5
0.72
1.0
0.67
1.67
0
4.40
0.72 2.28
5.14 2.28
7.47
8.1.3 Comparison of Available and Required Storage
Tables 8-3a and 8-3b provide a comparison of the available and required storage for
each pressure zone. The required storage shown in Table 8-3a corresponds to Table
8-1a. Table 8-3a shows the storage surplus and deficit by zone for 2005, ,2011, and
buildout demands with the City's existing facilities. Table 8-3b corresponds to Table
8-1 b; the required storage is reduced to take into account supply sources that may be
upgraded by adding emergency power with automatic transfer features in the future.
The surplus or deficit in storage volumes shown in Tables 8,,3a and 8-3b take into
account the transfer of water between zones that are hydraulically connected and meet
the necessary criteria.
Available fire flow is shared between zones that are hydraulically connected and meet
the criteria for onsite emergency power. For example, the 490 Zone has available fire
flow storage of 0.72 mg. There is no available fire flow storage within the 590 or 350
Zones. However, the fire flow storage in the 490 Zone can be used to serve the 350
and 590 Zones, so 0.72 mg of fire flow storage is shown in the 350 and 590 Zones as
well. The 435 and 565 Zones can also share fire flow storage. The 565 Zone has
0.08 mg and the 435 Zone has 0.54 mg of available for fire flow, resulting in a
combined available fire flow storage of 0.62 mg for both zones.
Standby and equalizing storage must be fully satisfied within each zone. If standby or
equalizing storage is supplied from another zone, it must be because there is surplus
storage in the other zone. For example, since all of the available fire flow storage for
the 350 and 590 Zones is supplied from the 490 Zone, then the available nested fire
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I
I
594'
OPERATING 1 ______ 10.1 MG
Rolling Hills 590
(0.30 MG)
566'
EQUALIZING,
0.2MG
542' (30 psi)
519' (20 psi)
Highest
Customer 473'
590 ZONE
569'
Highlands 565
(0.75 MG)
534'
OPERATING
0.2MG
:EQUAUZING
0.5MG
I I'.
I, I' !'
,t
• 539' (30 psi)
FIRE FLOW , .' , West Hill and ..
STANDBY (1.40 MG)
0.1 MG
499'
516' (20 psi) !
OPERATING.'.
0.3MG
EQUALIZING
0.3MG
455' (30 psi)
Highest ,
Customer 469' , FIRE FLOW and
STANDBY
0.3MG
396'
432' (20osil
0.49 MG
(can be used to
supply 270 Zone
or Skyway)
Highest
Customer 386'
565 ZONE 495 ZONE
494'
Rolling Hills
490
(3.00 MG)
458'
OPERATING
0.6MG
EQUALIZING
1.7MG
467' {30 psi}
FIRE FLOW
STANDBY
O.7MG
444' (20 psi)
Highest
Customer 398'
and
490 ZONE
-----_ .. _----.
Highlands Highlands
(2MG) (1.5 MG)
440'· I = I op~nNG 0.7 MG bd EQUALIZING 1.5 MG
--,-FIRE FLOW and
STANDBY
1.3MG
406' (20 psi}
Highest
Customer 360'
435 ZONE
429' (30 psi)
354'
South Talbot
(1.50MG)
32T
OPERATING
0.3MG
EQUALIZING
1.2MG
308' (30 psi)
285' (20 psi)
Highest
Customer 239'
350 ZONE
--j
'I
I
I
i
I [.
I I I I I OPERATING 0.6 MG I' i FIRE FLOW and
STANDBY
4:4MG
.. , ....... , ... _-, ............ "" ---. --. ''''j
Figure 8-1
Available Storage Volumes I
200' 198' (30 psi)
North Talbot Hill 184'
Reservoir Mount Olivet ARE FLOW and
STANDBY
0.7MG (5.00 MG)
173'
196 ZONE
Reservoir
(3.00 MG)
147'
175' (20 psi)
2.3 MG
(can be pumped to
the 435 zone)
Highest
Customer 128'
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flow and standby storage for these two zones can be met by nested storage in the 490
Zone, only after the required standby storage has been accounted for in the 490 Zone.
For this reason the available nested fire flow and standby storage for the 350 and 590
Zones will decrease in the future as standby storage requirements increase in the 490
Zone.
Subtotals of the surplus or deficit storage volumes are shown for zones that can be
considered for shared fire flow and standby storage. The necessary criteria for shared
storage between zones are described in the previous section. The zones with subtotals
include the 350, 490, and 590 Zones; and the 435 and 565 Zones.
Available and Required Storage with Existing Facilities
Table 8-3a shows that at 2005 and 2011 demand conditions, all of the zones have a
deficit in total storage except the 196 and 490 Zones. At buildout, there is a projected
deficit in all zones. The subtotals for zones that share storage shows that for the 350,
490, and 590 Zones there is an existing storage deficit of 0.35 mg and a projected
deficit at buildout of 2.61 mg. The subtotal for the 435 and 565 Zones shows a
combined deficit of 1.77 mg in 2005 and a projected deficit of 4.68 mg by buildout.
The new 565 Zone storage that will be constructed within the next two years will
provide the needed storage in the 565 Zone. The other zones will need either new
storage facilities, emergency power for existing supplies, or new supply sources that
can be credited to reduce the required storage within each zone.
Available and Required Storage with Credit for Additional Supply Sources
Table 8-3b gives credit for supply sources that do not currently meet the necessary
criteria for reducing standby and fire flow storage, but may be modified in the future
to meet them. The supply sources considered in this future scenario include the
upgrade of wells and pump stations to add onsite emergency power with automatic
transfer. Table 8-3b presents the surplus or deficit in storage that would result if
emergency power were installed to serve Wells 1, 2, 3, and 8, as well as the
Maplewood pumps that would supply the 590 Zone, Mt. Olivet Booster Pump Station,
and North Talbot Booster Pump Station. The City is also considering an intertie with
Skyway. As mentioned previously, the City is considering the cost effectiveness of
different alternatives that could reduce required storage based on upgrading supply
sources, and it will implement those that prove most effective as part of its Capital
Improvement Program (CIP).
Table 8-3b shows that in all of the zones, the addition of the emergency power
features to sources of supply would decrease the required storage volume. The 590
and 565 Zones individually show a deficit in 2005 and 2011. However, the subtotal
for the 590, 490, and 350 Zones show a surplus in 2005 and 2011 with a projected
deficit of 0.06 mg by buildout. Considering the 435 and 565 Zones together there
would be a surplus of storage for 2005, 2011, and buildout demand conditions.
In addition to the slight deficit in storage for the combined 350, 490, and 590 Zones at
buildout, the only other zone with a deficit is the 495 Zone. The potential emergency
power improvements included in the storage analysis shown in Table 8-3b do not
significantly benefit the 495 Zone. There is a deficit of 0.36 mg in 2005 increasing to
a deficit of 1.8 mg by buildout.
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Fire Nested FF &
Operating Equalizing Flow Standby Standby
Facility (mg)l (mg)2 (mg)3 (mg)4 (mg)5
590/395 Zone
Available Storage 0.06 0.24 0.72 0.00 0.00
R~quired Storage 0.06 0.01 1.20 0.03 1.20
Surplus/Deficit 0.00 0.23 -0.48 -0.03 -1.20
490/370/300 E Zone
Available Storage 0.60 1.66 0.72 0.02 0.74
Required Storage 0.60 0.10 1.20 0.90 1.20
Surplus/Deficit 0.00 1.56 -0.48 -0.87 -0.46
350/300 W Zone
Available Storage 0.30 1.20 0.72 0.00 0.00
Required Storage 0.30 0.25 1.44 1.24 1.44
Surplus/Deficit 0.00 0.95 -0.72 -1.24 -1.44
Subtotal 350/490/590
565 Zone
Available Storage6 0.15 0.52 0.62 0.00 0.00
Required Storage 0.15 0.22 1.20 0.03 1.20
Surplus/Deficit 0.00 0.30 -0.58 -0.03 -1.20
435/320 Zone
Available Storage 0.71 1.12 0.62 1.13 1.75
R!!quired Storage 0.71 0.70 1.32 3.04 3.04
Surplus/Deficit 0.00 0.42 -0.70 -1.91 -1.30
Subtotal 435/565
495/370/300WH Zone
Available Storage 0.28 0.31 0.18 0.13 0.31
R!!quired Storage 0.28 0.17 0.54 0.93 0.93
SurpluslDeficit 0.00 0.14 -0.36 -0.80 -0.62
196 Zone
Available Storage 0.62 0.00 1.44 3.66 5.10
Required Storage 0.62 0.77 1.44 3.48 3.48
SurpluslDeficit 0.00 -0.77 0.00 0.18 ---1.62
8-3a
Comparison of Required and Available Storage
(Existing System Conditions)
2011
Fire Nested FF &
Total Operating Equalizing Flow Standby ~tandby
(mg) (mg)l (mg)2 (mg)3 (mg)4 (mg)5
0.30 0.06 0.24 0.72 0.00 0.00
1.27 0.06 0.01 1.20 0.03 1.20
-0.97 0.00 0.23 -0.48 -0.03 -1.20
3.01 0.60 1.66 0.72 0.02 0.74
1.90 0.60 0.18 1.20 1.25 1.25
1.10 0.00 1.48 -0.48 -1.23 -0.51
1.50 0.30 1.20 0.72 0.00 0.00
1.99 0.30 0.27 1.44 1.34 1.44
-0.49 0.00 0.93 -0.72 -1.34 -1.44
-0.35
0.67 0.15 0.52 0.62 0.00 0.00
1.57 0.15 0.24 1.20 0.12 1.20
-0.90 0.00 0.28 -0.58 -0.12 -1.20
3.58 0.71 1.12 0.62 1.13 1.75
4.45 0.71 0.80 1.32 3.48 3.48
-0.87 0.00 0.32 -0.70 -2.35 -1.73
-1.77
0.90 0.28 0.31 0.18 0.13 0.31
1.38 0.28 0.19 0.54 1.23 1.23
-0.48 0.00 0.12 -0.36 -1.10 -0.92
5.72 0.62 0.00 1.44 3.66 5.10
4.87 0.62 0.90 1.44 4.07 4.07
0.85 0.00 -0.90 0.00 -0.41 1.03
Buildout
Fire Nested FF
Total Operating Equalizing Flow Standby & Standby Total
(mg) (mg)l (mg)2 (mg)3 (mg)4 (mg)5 (mg)
0.30 0.06 0.24 0.72 0.00 0.00 0.30
1.27 0.06 0.D1 1.20 0.03 1.20 1.27
-0.97 0.00 0.23 -0.48 -0.03 -1.20 -0.97
3.01 0.60 1.66 0.72 0.02 0.74 3.01
2.04 0.60 0.53 1.20 2.76 2.76 3.89
0.97 0.00 1.13 -0.48 -2.73 -2.01 -0.88
1.50 0.30 1.20 0.72 0.00 0.00 1.50
2.01 0.30 0.30 1.44 1.66 1.66 2.27
-0.51 0.00 0.90 -0.72 -1.66 -1.66 -0.77
-0.50 -2.61
0.67 0.15 0.52 0.62 .0.00 0.00 0.67
1.59 0.15 0.33 1.20 0.53 1.20 1.68
-0.92 0.00 0.19 -0.58 -0.53 -1.20 -1.01
3.58 0.71 1.12 0.62 1.13 1.75 3.58
4.99 0.71 1.22 1.32 5.32 5.32 7.25
-1.41 0.00 -0.10 -0.70 -4.19 -3.57 -3.67
-2.33 -4.68
0.90 0.28 0.31 0.18 0.13 0.31 0.90
1.70 0.28 0.40 0.54 2.18 2.18 2.86
-0.80 0.00 -0.09 -0.36 -2.05 -1.87 -1.96
5.72 0.62 0.00 1.44 3.66 5.10 5.72
5.59 0.62 1.75 1.44 7.77 7.77 10.15
0.13 0.00 -1.75 0.00 -4.11 -2.67 -4.43
1. Operating storage is based on 20 percent of the tank being utilized as an operating range. The tanks are typically maintained at 70 percent full or greater during the winter and 80 percent or greater of
their capacity during the summer.
2. Equalizing storage follows guidelines in the DOH Water System DeSign Manual, «PHD-Qs)*150min). PHD Is the peak hour demands within each zone and Q. is the source of supply capacity within each zon,
3. Required fire flow for each zone is the largest needed fire flow within each zone, as determined by the City of Renton Fire Department. Available fire flow for the 590 and 350 Zones is supplied by the 490
Zone. Available fire flow for the 565 Zone is supplied by the 565 Zone tank and the 435 Zone.
4. Standby storage is determined using DOH guidelines in the Water System DeSign Manual, «2*ADD)-1440*(Qs-QL)' ADD is the average day demands for each zone, Qs is the source of supply capacity by
zone, and QL is the largest source of supply capacity within each zone.
5. Nesting the fire flow and standby storage allows the largest of the two required storage components to be used for the total nested storage.
6. Available storage for the 565 Zone does not include the new 565 tank that will be constructed in 2005.
2005
Operating Equalizing Fire Flow Standby
Facility (mg)' (mg)2 (mg)' (mg)'
5901395 Zone
Available Storage 0.06 0.24 0.72 0.00
Required Storage' 0.06 0.01 1.20 0.03
Surplus/Deficit 0.00 0.23 -0.48 -0.03
490/370/300 E Zone
Available Storage 0.60 1.66 0.72 0.02
Required Storage 0.60 0.03 1.20 0.14
SurpluslDeficlt 0.00 1.63 -0.48 -0.12
350/300 W Zone
Available Storage 0.30 1.20 0.72 0.00
Required Storage 0.30 0.18 1.44 1.24
Surplus/Deficit 0.00 1.02 -0.72 -1.24
Subtotal 350/490/590
565 Zone
Available Storage' 0.15 0.52 0.62 0.00
Required Storage'· 0.15 0.22 1.20 0.03
SurpluS/Deficit 0.00 0.30 ·0.58 -0.03
435/320 Zone
Available Storage8 0.71 1.12 0.62 3.41
Required Storage 0.71 0.26 1.32 1.13
SurpluslDeficit 0.00 0.86 -0.70 2.28
Subtotal 4351565
495J370/300WH Zone
Available Storage 0.28 0.31 0.18 0.13
Required Siorage9 0.28 0.05 0.54 0.93
Surplus/Deficit 0.00 0.27 -0.36 -0.80
196 Zone
Available Storage" 0.62 0.00 1.44 3.66
Required Storage 1.00 0.00 1.44 0.00
Surplus/Deficit -0.38 0.00 0.00 3.66
Table 8·3b
Comparison of Required and Available Storage
(Including Credit for Future Emergency Power and Interties)
2011
Nested FF & Nested FF &
Standby Operating Equalizing Fire Flow Standby Standby
(mg)' Total (mg) (mg)' (mg)2 (mg)' (mg)' (mg)'
0.60 0.90 0.06 0.24 0.72 0.00 0.54
1.20 1.27 0.06 0.01 1.20 0.03 1.20
-0.60 -0.37 0.00 0.23 -0.48 -0.03 -0.66
0.74 3.01 0.60 1.66 0.72 0.02 0.74
1.20 1.83 0.60 0.05 1.20 0.21 1.20
-0.46 1.17 0.00 1.62 ·0.48 -0.18 -0.46
0.60 2.10 0.30 1.20 0.72 0.00 0.54
1.44 1.92 0.30 0.19 1.44 1.34 1.44
-0.84 0.19 0.00 1.01 -0.72 ·1.34 -0.90
1.00
0.62 1.29 0.15 0.52 0.62 0.00 0.62
1.20 1.57 0.15 0.24 1.20 0.12 1.20
-0.58 -0.28 0.00 0.28 -0.58 -0.12 -0.58
4.03 5.86 0.71 1.12 0.62 3.41 4.03
1.32 2.29 0.71 0.32 0.54 1.40 1.40
2.71 3.57 0.00 0.80 0.08 2.01 2.63
3.29
0.31 0.90 0.28 0.31 0.18 0.13 0.31
0.93 1.26 0.28 0.05 0.54 1.23 1.23
-0.62 -0.36 0.00 0.26 -0.36 -1.10 '0.92
5.10 5.72 0.62 0.00 1.44 3.66 5.10
1.44 2.44 1.00 0.00 1.44 0.00 1.44
3.66 3.28 -0.38 0.00 0.00 3.66 3.66
Buildout
Nested FF &
Total Operating Equalizing Fire Flow Standby Standby Total
(mg) (mg)' (mg)1 (mg)' (mg)· (mg)' (mg)
0.84 0.06 0.24 0.72 0.00 0.25 0.55
1.27 0.06 0.01 1.20 0.03 1.20 1.27
·0.43 0.00 0.23 -0.48 -0.03 ·0.95 -0.71
3.01 0.60 1.66 0.72 0.02 0.74 3.01
1.85 0.60 0.11 1.20 0.49 1.20 1.91
1.16 0.00 1.55 -0.48 -0.47 ·0.48 1.09
2.04 0.30 1.20 0.72 0.00 0.25 1.75
1.93 0.30 0.23 1.44 1.66 1.66 . 2.19
0.11 0.00 0.97 ·0.72 -1.66 ·1.41 -0.44
0.84 -0.06
1.29 0.15 0.52 0.62 0.00 0.62 1.29
1.59 0.15 0.33 1.20 0.53 1.20 1.68
·0.30 0.00 0.19 -0.58 -0.53 -0.58 ·0.39
5.86 0.71 1.12 0.62 3.41 4.03 5.86
2.43 0.71 0.61 0.54 2.64 2.64 4.50
3.43 0.00 0.51 0.08 0.77 1.39 1.90
3.13 1.51
0.90 0.28 0.31 0.18 0.13 0.31 0.90
1.56 0.28 0.24 0.54 2.18 2.18 2.70
-0.65 0.00 0.08 -0.36 -2.05 -1.87 -1.80
5.72 0.62 0.00 1.44 3.66 5.10 5.72
2.44 1.00 0.24 1.44 0.00 1.44 2.68
3.28 -0.38 -0.24 0.00 3.66 3.66 3.04
1. Operating storage is based on 20 percent of the tank being utilized as an operating range. The tanks are typically maintained at 70 percent full or greater during the winter and 80 percent or greater of their capacity during
the summer.
2. Equalizing storage follows guidelines in the DOH Water System Design Manual, «PHD-Qs)*150mln). PHD is the peak hour demands within each zone and Q.is the source of suppiy capacity within each zone.
3. Required fire flow for each zone Is the largest needed fire f1QW within each zone, as determined by the City of Renton Fire Department. Available fire fiow for the 590 and 350 Zones Is supplied by the 490 Zone. Available
fire fiow for the 565 Zone is supplied by the 565 Zone tank and the 435 Zone.
4. Standby storage is determined using DOH guidelines in the Water System Design Manual, «2*ADD)-1440*(Qs-Qcl. ADD is the average day demands for each zone, Qsis the source of supply capacity by zone, and Q,is
the largest source of supply capacity within each zone.
5. Nesting the fire flow and standby storage allows the largest of the two required storage components to be used for the total nested storage.
6. Available storage for the 565 Zone does not include the new 565 tank that will be constructed In 2005.
7. A credit is given to the 590 Zone for pumping capacity from Maplewood. The booster pump capacity for standby storage assumes the iargest pump is out of service, which wouid reduce the total booster pump capacity of
3,950 gpm to 1,550 gpm. While the 565 Zone can be supplied from Maplewood during emergency conditions, for this storage anaiysis all of the available flow during standby conditions has been credited to the 590 Zone.
Equalizing storage does not assume the largest pump out of service for each zone; however, It is limited by the treatment capacity. The current treatment capacity is 3,000 gpm and therefore has been used as the maximum
credit availabie for the 590 Zone. The City may add treatment capacity in the future. If the City were to consider providing emergency power for this facility in the future, It would need to evaluate the current pumping,
treatment, and well capacity at that time. The required storage would be reduced if automatic emergency power were Installed at Maplewood Booster Pumps 1, 2, 4, and 5; the treatment building; and the wells.
B. A credit is given for equalizing and standby storage In the 435 Zone for pumping capacity from Mt. Olivet Reservoir. The credit for equalizing storage is 4,350 gpm. The largest pump out of service is assumed for standby
storage, reducing the capacity by l,BOO gpm to 2,550 gpm.
9. A credit Is given in the 495 Zone for a potential future Intertle with Skyway that would have a capacity of approximately 2,500 gpm. The required storage is reduced by this amount for the 495 Zone.
10. T~--'!quired storage in the 196 Zone would be reduced if automatic emergency power were installed at Wpll< 1, 2, 3, and 8. The credit for standby storage assumes the largest of these four wells, Well 8, out of service.
WATER SYSTEM ANALYSIS
8.1.4 Boeing Redevelopment Storage Requirements
The City is currently anticipating that the Boeing Plant Area will be redeveloped at
some time in the future as Boeing sells or leases parcels of land that it owns
immediately south of Lake Washington. This Water System Plan evaluates
Redevelopment Alternative Nos. 2 and 4 for the Boeing Plant Area. The potential
impacts of these redevelopment alternatives on future storage needs are presented in
Table 8-4. Impacts to the distribution system are discussed later in this chapter.
Redevelopment Alternative No.2 for the Boeing Plant Area projects demands, and
therefore storage requirements, that are consistent with those shown in Tables 8-1 and
8-3. Boeing Redevelopment Alternative No. 4 enVlSlons higher-density
redevelopment with high employment levels that would result in increased storage
requirements. Table 8-4 shows the storage that would be required for both
alternatives. The Boeing Plant Area is located in the 196 Zone, so it would primarily
affect equalizing and standby storage requirements in this zone. At buildout,
approximately 0.5 mg of equalizing storage and 5 mg of standby storage would be
required if the Boeing Plant Area were developed according to Alternative No.4.
Table 8-4
Required Storage for the 196 Zone with Boeing Redevelopment Alternative No.4
2005 2011 Buildout
Average Peak Average Peak Average Peak
Day Hour Day Hour Day Hour
Demand Demand Equalizing Standby Demand Demand Equalizing Standby Demand Demand Equalizing Standby
Facility (m!!) (m91 (mg) [mg) lmg) [mg) (mg) jmg) lmJlt [mgt Jmg) lmg)
196 Zone (Existing Conditions·
Boeing Alternative No.2)
Required Storage 2.74 0.50 1.26 5.48 3.03 0.56 1.39 6.07 4.89 0.90 2.24 9.77
196 Zone [Future Conditions·
Boeing Alternative No.4)
Required Storage 2.74 0.50 1.26 5.48 3.35 0.59 1.46 6.70 7.39 1.10 2.74 14.78
Additional 196 Zone Storage 0.00 0.00 0.07 0.63 0.50 5.01
8.1.5 Recommended Storage Improvements
Additional storage capacity to address the existing and projected shortfall is being
addressed in two ways. First, additional storage facilities are included in the CIP,
beginning with construction of a new 565 Zone reservoir in 2005. Predesign of the
new 565 Zone reservoir is currently underway. A 12-inch pipeline will also be
constructed to connect the new reservoir to the 565 Zone. Other recommended
storage improvements include new or upgraded storage facilities in the 196, 320,435,
and 495 Zones.
Included in the six-year ClP is a new storage tank within the 196 Zone that would
provide storage capacity on the east side of the zone, at the south end of the West Hill
area. Storage at this location would be needed to support development that may occur
between Martin Luther King Way and Monster Road SW, east of 68th Avenue S. A
booster pump station could also be constructed at the same time as the new 196 Zone
tank in order to provide additional supply capacity to the 495 Zone.
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Beyond the six-year CIP, upgrades to the existing Mt. Olivet tank are planned that
might include raising the overflow level of the tank, which would result in increased
capacity. Depending on the rate of growth and development in the West Hill area, and
the results of the Mt. Olivet tank inspection within the next few years, the City may
choose to proceed with improvements to the Mt. Olivet ~eservoir prior to constructing
new storage for the 196 and 495 Zones.
Additional storage in the 435 Zone is recommended to meet the projected buildout
storage requirements. Providing additional storage in the 435 zone could be achieved
by upgrading the existing 435 tanks or constructing new storage, or some combination
of these. Any storage improvements in the 435 Zone would occur later than the six-
year CIP. .
New storage within the 320 Zone is included as a CIP project that would occur later
than the six-year CIP. There is a possibility that significant redevelopment may occur
within the Kennydale area of the 320 Zone. If significant growth were to occur,
storage in this area would support the needed peak demands, including fire flow.
The City is also considering onsite emergency power with automatic transfer switches
for several of its pump stations to improve system reliability and to meet requirements
for reducing required storage amounts. The City may add backup power supply that is
cost effective over the next 20 years. The six-year CIP presented in Chapter 10 shows
automatic emergency power for Mt. Olivet Booster Pump Station and Wells 1,2, and
3 (which would likely be the first facilities to receive onsite emergency power if it
were feasible). In the future the City will evaluate both emergency power and new
storage facilities as options for meeting the required storage for each of its pressure
zones.
The storage improvements described above will also be important so that the system
will be able to meet peak hour demands in the future that may exceed the delivery
capacity of the sources of supply. This is discussed in Chapter 7. Other storage
improvements such as recoating and regular maintenance to existing facilities are
described in Chapter 9, Operations and Maintenance.
8.2 Distribution and Transmission System
The City'S distribution and transmission system delivers water supply throughout the
City's service area. The larger-diameter mains within Renton's service area deliver
water from wells, interties, and storage tanks.
Approximately two-thirds of the City's water mains are ductile iron pipe, which is
currently the City standard. Most of the remaining one-third of the water system is
cast iron, steel, asbestos cement,. or galvanized steel. The City's ongoing main
replacement program continues to replace aged, undersized pipe with ductile iron.
The City's current policy is to install a minimum of 8-inch-diameter pipeline. Water
mains 12 inches in diameter or larger are constructed to provide a "backbone"
transmission system throughout the service area andlor to meet fire flow requirements.
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Dead end and undersized mains in some areas make it difficult to meet peak and fire
flow demands. Dead end mains can also result in water quality issues that require
additional labor by operations staff (such as more frequent main flushing). The pipe
replacement program includes looping of mains wherever possible if it does not
already exist.
The distribution analysis was performed using the City's hydraulic analysis model,
which was updated to H20Net software after the City'S 1998 water plan update. The
model was updated with existing and future demands that were developed as part of
this Water System Plan update and are presented in Chapter 4. City staff have
continued to update the model with new and updated physical system information as it
occurred, resulting in a model with the physical system completely current.
Additional details of the hydraulic analyses model updates and approach used for this
water system plan update are included in Appendix P.
Calibration was performed on the model once the updated demands had been entered.
City staff performed field fire flow tests in order to provide current data for use in the
calibration. Fire flow measurements were taken at 40 test sites throughout the City's
service area that included locations within all of the City'S pressure zones. Calibration
results are included in Appendix P.
It is recommended that the City make the necessary SCADA (supervisory control and
data acquisition) and telemetry improvements needed to more accurately record tank
levels and the flow and status at pump stations and PRVs. There are some locations
(particularly at facilities supplying zones) where flow is currently not measured and
the City would benefit by having new flow meters installed. There are other locations
that have existing equipment that should be relocated due to turbulence that interferes
with accurate measurements. More complete and more accurate SCADA data will
allow the City to improve the level of calibration that can be achieved on the hydraulic
analysis model.
System analyses were performed using the City'S hydraulic analysis model for average
day and peak hour demands at existing and buildout conditions. Fire flow analyses
were run at buildout peak day demands. The following City design criteria were used
in evaluating the adequacy of the distribution and transmission system.
• Pipeline velocity less than 8 fps
• Minimum pressure equal to or greater than 30 psi (40 psi for new
development and redevelopment) at average day, peak day, and peak hour
demands
• Minimum pressure of 20 psi or greater during fire flow demands
• Maximum pressure equal to or less than 80 psi
8.2.1 Analysis of Average Day Demand
Hydraulic analysis for average day demands under existing conditions and at buildout
indicated both low-and high-pressure areas within the City's service area. Low-
pressure areas were identified at the south end of the City's 196 Zone near S Talbot
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Road and SW Carr Road. Low pressures in this area are between 20 and 30 psi along
SW 'Carr Road, east of S Talbot Road, and north along 98th Avenue NE. Some of the
homes in this area have small private booster pumps to improve pressure. To date it
has not been feasible to convert these customer services to the adjacent 350 Zone.
However, as the areas along S Talbot Road are developed or redeveloped, they are
being connected to the 350 Zone. Eventually, the City plans to convert all of the 196
Zone near S Talbot Road and SW Carr Road to the 350 Zone.
In addition to the low-pressure areas, several high-pressure areas were identified
during average day demand conditions. Some manufacturers of appliances (such as
water heaters or washing machines) will not warranty their products if water pressures
exceed 80 psi. Some areas have higher pressures and the City's policy is to notify
customers that may be susceptible to pressures greater than 80 psi and recommend that
they install individual PRVs. The hydraulic analysis identifies the following areas
with pressures greater than 80 psi. .
300 WH Zone
• SW Sunset Boulevard and SW Lanston Road, south and east of Hardie Avenue
NW.
• Taylor Avenue NW and Hardie Avenue NW, between NW 3rd Street and NW 1st
Street
300 Zone
S 14th Street from Whitworth to Smithers
320 Zone
Approximately 75 percent of the zone
350 Zone
Southwest half of the zone
370 Zone
• Most of the Renton Hill
• Along SW Sunset Boulevard and SW 4th Place and south of SW 4th Place at
Thomas Avenue SW
435 Zone
• Kennewick Place NE and NE 29th Street, NE 30th Street, and Meadow Avenue N
from NE 30th Street to NE 24th Street
• Aberdeen Avenue NE from NE Park Drive to NE 6th Place
• West of Edmonds Avenue NE, up to Sunset Boulevard NE
490 Zone
Benson Road S and Eagle Ridge Drive S, south to Puget Drive S
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495Zone .
• 84th Avenue S, north of S 123rd Place
• Stevens A venue NW, NW 7th Street, south to NW 4th Street
• Lind Avenue NW, from NW 2nd Place to NW 4th Place
• S 132nd Street and Renton Avenue
• Kirkland Avenue NE and Jefferson Avenue NE
565 Zone
The southwest area of the zone, near Monroe Avenue NE and NE 2nd Street
590 Zone
• Western quarter of the zone, west of Rolling Jones Court
• Royal Hills Drive to SE 20th Court and Lake Youngs Way SE to SE 16th Street
8.2.2 Results of Peak Hour Analysis
An analysis of the Renton system. for peak hour demand was performed for both
existing and buildout conditions. The water level in the storage tanks was set at the
bottom of the equalizing band for this analysis. This acknowledges that a peak hour
demand could occur at a time when the operating and equalizing storage in the City'S
tanks has been depleted. While such a situation is unlikely during existing and near-
term demand conditions, it is possible in the future.
Existing Conditions
Analysis of peak hour demand conditions identified several high-and low-pressure
areas. Low-pressure areas occurred within the 565 and 196 Zones.
196 Zone
Low pressures within the 196 Zone are at the southern end of the zone along S Talbot
Road, near S 43rd Street and SW Carr Road. Low pressures in this area are between
20 and 30 psi.
565 Zone
• SE 112th Street, from 142nd Avenue SE to 140th Avenue SE; pressures from 24
to 29 psi
• NE 20th Street, south to NE 16th Street and Hoquiam Avenue NE to Ilwaco
Avenue NE; pressures from 23 to 28 psi
High pressures during existing, peak hour demand conditions are generally present in
the same areas already identified for average day demand conditions. They occur in
areas within the 270, 320, 350, 370, 435 (south end), 490, 495 (northeast area), and
590 Zones.
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Future Conditions
Analysis of peak hour conditions at buildout identified eight different areas with low
pressures (less than 30 psi). The low-pressure areas occurred within the 196, 440, and
565 Zones.
196 Zone
Talbot Road S and SW 43rd Street and south of SW 43rd Street; pressures between 20
and 30 psi. The City anticipates that customers within these low-pressure areas will
ultimately be served from the 350 Zone, which would eliminate the low pressures.
490 Zone
• SE 8th Place and SE 7th Court; pressures between 26 and 28 psi
• South and east of High Avenue S and Cedar Avenue S
565 Zone
• SE 112th Street, from 142nd Avenue SE to 140th Avenue SE; pressures between
24 and 29 psi
• NE 20th Street, south to NE 16th Street and Hoquiam Avenue NE to Ilwaco
Avenue NE; pressures between 23 and 28 psi
High-pressure areas identified during peak hour demands at buildout are very similar
to the high-pressure areas identified during existing, peak hour demands, occurring in
areas within the 270, 320, 350, 370, 435 (south end), 490, 495 (northeast area), and
590 Zones.
8.2.3 Fire Flow Analysis
Required fire flow throughout the City's service area is established by the Renton Fire
Department and by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) requirements. Generally,
single-family residences have fire flow requirements between 1,000 gpm and 1,500
gpm, depending on size of the structure, type of construction, and exposure.
Multifamily residences and commercial/industrial properties in Renton typically have
fire flow requirements between 3,000 gpm and 6,000 gpm. Schools and municipal or
institutional structures also generally fall within this range of required fire flows.
Table 8-5 shows the required duration of fire flows for different flows and the types of
land use corresponding with these fire flow requirements'.
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Table 8·5
Service Criteria for Required Fire Flow
Land Use Required Flow (gpm) Required Duration (hours)
Single-family « 3,600 sq ft) 1,000 1
Single-family (> 3,600 sq ft) 1,500 2
Multifamily and Commercial/Industrial 3,000 3
Multifamily and Commercial/Industrial 4,000 4
Multifamily and Commercial/Industrial 5,000-6,000 4
ill cooperation with City staff, representative locations were selected within each of
the City's pressure zones to evaluate the available fire flow. These included locations
with the largest fire flow requirements and other representative locations throughout
the system. Table 8-6 lists these locations and the required fire flow and duration at
each location. The table also shows the available fire flow at each location based on
the hydraulic analysis. If one or more of the City's design criteria was not met, then
the deficiency is also noted in the last column of the table. As already stated, the fire
flows were added to the peak day demands at buildout for analyzing the system's
ability to deliver fire flows. Appendix P includes more detailed analysis results for
deficiencies identified that includes the specific velocity, pipe IDs from the model, and
locations.
Where the required fire flow was not met, the available fire flow is shown in bold and .
italics in the table. The two primary reasons that the required fire flow is not available
at many of the locations are: (1) dead end mains that were either at the boundary of a
pressure zone or service area, or elsewhere in a pressure zone where no looping exists;
and (2) undersized mains (primarily 4-inch and 6-inch). The City's ongoing water
main replacement program is addressing the fire flow deficiencies. The new 565 Zone
storage tank near the eastern end of NE Sunset Boulevard will improve available fire
flow to the areas around Hoquiam Place NE and 19th Street.
8.2.4 Boeing Redevelopment Distribution System Analysis
As mentioned in Chapter 4 of this Water System Plan, demand forecasts for two
Boeing redevelopment scenarios were considered. Alternative No.2 is accounted for
in the base demand forecasts presented and therefore this alternative was analyzed as
the base case for the system analysis. Planned Boeing redevelopment improvements
described in Chapter 10 would be needed to meet the level of development anticipated
with Alternative No.2.
Boeing Redevelopment Alternative No. 4 would require a significant increase in
capacity in that area. The location and the size of the additional capacity would be
dependent on where and what type of growth occurred and therefore was not analyzed
in detail for this Water System Plan. It is recommended that a more detailed
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distribution system analysis be perfonned as specific redevelopment proposals are
presented to the City.
Table 8-6
Required and Available Fire Flow
Required AvallaDle
Required Fire Flow Are Flow
Fire Flow . Duration at 29 psi
Zone Fire Flow No. & Location Node No. (gpm) (hours) (gpm)3 Problem Associated with System Deficiency4
1. 4050 Maple Valley Highway 18349 3,000 3 2,800 Pressure less than 20 psi at dead end 16' main Maplewood Golf Course Clubhouse)
2. South of Martin Luther King Jr. Way & 68th Ave. S 18737 3,000 3 3,000 Velocities up to 19 Ips 196 Velocities 8-11 Ips 3. NE of Card Rd. S & Talbot Rd. S 11456 3,000 3 3,000
4. Park Ave. N, between N 6th Sl & N 8th SI. 15460 6,000 4 6,000 Velocities 11-17 Ips BoeinQ Plant)
JOOWH 5. NW 4th 5l & Taylor Ave. NW 11098 3,000 3 900 Pressure less than 20 psi within the zone at dead end
5ky Lanai Apartments, West HilUEariington) main; velocities 8-12 Ips
JOO 6. Morris Ave. S & 5 18th 51. (West Talbot Hill) 10752 1,500 2 1,500
7. North of Uncaln Ave. NE & NE 36th Sl 876 3,000 3 2,300 Pressure less than 20 psi within the zone at dead end
main; velocities 8-191P.s
8. N 29th 51. & Park Ave. NE 16250 1,500 2 1,500
320 9. East of Garden Ave. N & N 6th SI. 17264 3,000 3 3,000 Velocities at 9 Ips Paccar Kenworth Plant)
10. Lake Washington Blvd., between N 40th SI. & N 50th Sl 21918 5,500 4 4,400 Pressure less than 20 psi within the zone at dead end
(Barbee MiIIIPort Quendall, Highlands/Kennydale) main; velocities 10-12 Ips
11. NE of S 55th 5l & Talbot Rd. 5 2066 3,000 3 3,000 Velocities 8-12 Ips
350 12. Talbot Rd. 5 & 5 27th 5l (Valley Medical Center -5. 10745 6,000 4 5,000 Velocities at 8-9 fps Talbot Hill)
370 13. North of 5W 3rd PI. & Powell Ave. SW (Earlinqton) 23264 1,500 2 1,500 Velocities 10-14 fps
14. Kirkland PI. SE & SE 4th SI. J158 1,500 2 1,500
15. NE 27th 5l & Camas Ave. NE 21980 1,500 2 1,500
435 16. North of NE 10th PI. & 5unset Blvd NE 620 3,000 3 3,000
17. NE 4th SI., west of Monroe Ave. NE 426 3,000 3 3,000 Renton Technical Colleqe)
18. 57th Sl, west of Jones Ave. 5 18379 1,500 2 1,100 Pressure less than 20 psi at dead end main; velocities
9-10 Ips 490 19.5 18th 5l, between Eagle Ridge Dr. & Grant Ave. S Pressures less than 20 psi (undersized mains); velocities
EaQle RidQe Apartments -Rollinq Hills/Renton Hill) 23905 5,000 4 3,600 9-18 Ips
495 20. 82nd Ave. S & 5 124th Sl 21171 1,500 2 1,000 Pressures less than 20 psi at dead end main; velocities
9-10 fps
21. Hoquiam PI. NE & 19th SI. 21819 1,500 2 1,300 Pressures less than 20 psi at dead end main
22. NW of Hoquiam Ave. NE & NE 10th Sl 790 3,000 3 1,500 Pressures less than 20 psi; velocities 8-9 fps Hazen High School)s
565 23. NW of NE 4th 51. & Monroe Ave. NE 22463 3,000 3 3,000 Renton Technical College)
24. West of Union Ave. SE & SE 4th Sl (Highlands) 12940 3,000 3 3,000 Velocities 8-11 fps
25. Union Ave. NE & NE 4th SI. (QFC • Highlands) 14055 5,000 4 5,000 Velocrties Ull to 10 Ips
26. Pierce Ave. 5E & SE 19th CI. 18540 1,500 2 1,400 Pressures less than 20 psi at dead end main; velocities
8-10 Ips
590 27. East of Benson Rd S & S 23rd 51. 1544 3,000 3 2,600 Velocities 10-24 fps Fred Nelson Middle School)
28. Royal Hills Dr. & Monroe Ave SE 23726 5,000 4 5,000 Velocities up to 9 Ips Rollinq Hills Apartments)
1. Maximum desired fire flow for single-family residential is 1,000 gpm for 1 hour for properties less than 3,500 sq ft, and 1,500 gpm for 2 hours for properties equal to or larger than
3,600 sq ft.
2. Non-residential and multifamily maximum desired fire flow was provided by the fire districts serving the City.
3. Bold, rtalic type indicates locations where required fire flow was not mel.
4. More detailed hydraulic analysis results are included in Appendix P.
5.2,000 gpm to be supplied by the City and 1,000 gpm to be supplied by Water District No. 90.
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The City already has planned some distribution system improvements to the Boeing
Plant Area to meet anticipated growth and redevelopment. These improvements are
scheduled to occur in two phases and to be constructed within the next six years.
Although this proj ect is not included in the CIP since funding will occur from other
~ources, a detailed description of the project is included in Chapter 10.
8.2.5 Highlands Redevelopment
Redevelopment in the Highlands area within the City's 435 and 565 Zones is proposed
by the City and therefore was included in the system-wide analysis. A new water
main that would provide service from the 565 Zone to customers in the Highlands
Redevelopment area that are currently served from the 435 Zone is expected to be
constructed by 2005. The 12-inch water main will go from Kirkland Avenue NE west
along NE 9th Street to Harrington Avenue NE; then north to NE Sunset Boulevard;
and then along NE Sunset Boulevard to NE 12th Street. With this improvement the
City should be able to provide adequate transmission capacity within the
redevelopment area at the proposed density levels.
8.2.6 Recommended Distribution System Improvements
The City's ongoing replacement program uses the following criteria to determine the
priority for replacing pipes within the distribution system:
1. Leaking or damaged mains
2. Asbestos cement, old steel, and cast iron pipes
3. Undersized mains (primarily 4-inch and 6-inch)
4. Aged mains
As mentioned previously, the City'S ongoing water main replacement program, which
targets aged and undersized water mains, is addressing many of the system
deficiencies. Table 8-7 lists specific distribution system improvements identified from
the hydraulic analysis (especially the fire flow analysis) to upgrade the system and to
meet the City's service criteria. Although specific improvements and locations are
shown, alternative routes through these same zones may be available to achieve the
same benefit.
The City coordinates water system improvements with CIP projects sponsored by
other City utilities and the state transportation department. The City also looks for
opportunities to improve looping when areas are developed or redeveloped. The
City's policies, design criteria, and pipe replacement program should address the low
pressure and fire flow deficiencies within the Renton system as areas are developed or
redeveloped over time.
The City maintains a current six-year CIP as part of its water system budgeting
process. This CIP includes distribution system improvements and served as the
starting point for developing the revised CIP presented in Chapter 10 of this Water
System Plan.
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Table 8·7
Recommended Distribution System Improvements
Zone CIP Project 10 Recommended Improvement
196 MW-1A Provide looping of water main where possible at west end of 68th Ave. S
MW-1B Replace existing 8-inch main with 12-inch on east-west segment of 98th Ave. SE,
east of S Talbot Rd
300WH MW-1C Provide looping where possible at NW 2nd St., westofTaylor Ave. NW
MW-1D Replace 6-inch main with 8-inch on Taylor PI. NW, from Lind Ave. NW to NW 4th
St.
MW-1E Add 12-inch capacity east-west along NW 4th St., from Lind Ave. NW to Taylor
Ave. NW (or a parallel corridor)
320 MW-1F Provide looping where possible on Lincoln Ave. NE at NE 35th PI. and Lincoln Ct.
MW-1G Provide looping where pOSSible, south of N 6th St., between Houser Way Nand
Garden Ave. N
MW-1H Provide looping where pOSSible, near 11th PI. SE & SE 77th PI.
MW-11 Provide 16-inch capacity along Lake Washington Blvd. or a parallel corridor
MW-1J Provide 12-inch capacity on Jones Ave. NE, from NE 40th St. to NE 43rd St. (or a
parallel corridor)
MW-1K Provide 16-inch capacity at N 40th St. & Meadow Ave. N
350 MW-1L Provide 16-inch capacity along S Talbot Rd., from S 51st Ct. to S 54th St.
MW-1M Provide 12-inch capacity along S 23rd St., west otT,albot Rd. S (near Seattle PRV)
370 MW-1N Replace 8-inch main with 12-inch along S 134th St., west of 84th Ave. S
490 MW-10 Replace 8-inch main with 12-inch along SE 7th Ct., near SE 8th PI.
MW-1P Replace 8-inch main with 12-inch along S 18th St., from Eagle Ridge Dr. to
Thomas Ln. S; Provide 16-inch capacity on Grant Ave. S, from Puget Dr. S & S
18th St. and on S 18th St. from Grant Ave. S to Thomas Ln. S
MW-1Q Replace 4-and 6-inch grid with 8-inch capacity northeast of PRV No. 20, near
High Ave. S & S. 11th St.
495 MW-1R Provide 12-inch capacity along Raymond Ave. NW, from NW 3rd St. & NW 2nd St.
MW-1S Provide looping near 82nd Ave. S & S 124th St. and S 123rd PI. where possible
MW-H Provide 12-inch capacity along 84th Ave. S, from S 124th PI. north
565 MW-1U Provide looping near NE 19th St., west of Hoquiam PI. NE
MW-1V Replace 8-inch main with 12-inch along Madrona Dr., from Alder Dr. to Hemlock
PI., and along Pine Dr., froni Redwood Dr. to Hemlock Dr.
MW-1W Replace 12-inch with 16-inch along Union Ave. NE, just south of NE 4th St.
590 MW-1X Increase supply line from the north to Nelson Middle School to 12-inch capacity
MW-1Y Provide looping near Pierce Ave. SE & SE 19th Ct.
MW-1Z Replace 8-inch main with 12-inch along Pierce Ave. SE, from Olympia Ave. SE to
SE 19th Ct.
MW-1AA Provide 16-inch capacity from Rolling Hills tanks along Puget Dr. SE
MW-1BB Provide 12-inch capacity along Monroe Ct. SE, from Royal Hills Dr. to Monroe
Ave.SE
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It is the City's policy to recommend that customers who may be subject to high-
pressure water (greater than 80 psi) install individual PRVs. It is recommended that
the City continue this policy, particularly for the high-pressure areas identified in this
section.
8.2.7 Summary of Future Redevelopment
Much of the future growth in the City is expected to consist of redevelopment with
increased density residential or higher value commercial and industrial uses.
Although improvements to meet this special case of future growth have been
discussed elsewhere, the following is a summary of the improvements that may be
needed to meet future redevelopment plans in the City. Redevelopment areas will
have increased water demands and, in particular, higher fire flow requirements. Since
the timing, scope, and size of most redevelopment is uncertain at this time, the water
system capabilities and possible improvements were not analyzed in detail as part of
this Water System Plan update.
Much of the redevelopment will likely be near the boundaries of the City's service
area, whereas the City's principal well sources are primarily located within the center
of the service area. Therefore, improvements to the distribution system will be
required to serve some of this development, particularly where it is some distance
from the sources. Alternatives for consideration include reinforcement of the
transmission grid, additional storage, and new interties. The necessary improvements
should be evaluated when a particular project is proposed.
Some of the areas that have been identified where water system improvements would
be required to serve higher density development are as follows:
• The redevelopment of the Boeing Plant Area has been discussed in this update.
The City is planning to make water distribution system improvements based on
the final configuration of the redevelopment. In addition, if Alternative No.4 is
implemented, the City will need approximately 5 mg of additional storage to meet
DOH planning criteria and potentially additional distribution system capacity.
• In the past, there have been development proposals for Port Quendal, which is
located along the east shore of Lake Washington near the northern boundary of
the service area. Fire flow testing conducted in the vicinity during the Water
System Plan update showed that additional capacity would be necessary to meet
fire flows of 3,000 gpm or higher. Considering the distance from the well
sources, it may be less expensive to construct a new reservoir in the area than to
reinforce the distribution system.
• The area along Rainier Avenue west of the Renton airfield currently has relatively
low density commercial uses. There has been interest in redevelopment in this
area, but provision of higher fire flows would be difficult. The City and the
Skyway Water and Sewer District are currently discussing a joint intertie to the
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) transmission pipeline. This would provide 2,500 to
2,700 gpm of fire flow that could be available in this area. However, some
improvements to the Renton distribution system would also be necessary.
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• As already mentioned under Section 8.1.5, "Recommended Storage
Improvements," a new 196 Zone reservoir, a booster pump station to the 495
Zone, and related water distribution system improvements will be required if there
is development in the extreme western portion of the service area in the vicinity of
Martin Luther King Way and Monster Road. This area is distant from the City's
well sources and there is insufficient capacity to deliver peak demands, including
fire protection.
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of potential redevelopment areas, but
examples of the types of situations that the City may face in the future and some of the
solutions that may be possible.
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OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
9.1 Water System Management
Organization of the City's entire water system is described in Chapter 2 and shown on
Figure 2-1. The operations and maintenance staff is shown under the Maintenance
Services Division within the overall organization of the water system. Descriptions of
individual job functions and responsibilities as they relate to specific operations and
maintenance activities are described below.
Normal Oay-to-Oay Operations
Normal day-to-day operations of the utility are the responsibility of the Water
Maintenance Manager, Mr. Ray Sled. The Water Maintenance Services Unit,
supervised by Mr. George Stahl, is responsible for main flushing, tank cleaning,
exercising valves and hydrants, leak detection and repair, PRY setting adjustment,
maintenance and repair, small meter maintenance, repair and calibration, and tie-in of
main extensions. The Utility Maintenance Unit, supervised by Mr. Dan Scottie, is
responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of the booster pump stations,
treatment systems (fluoridation, chlorination, pH adjustment, corrosion inhibitor), and
the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system.
Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance is performed by both the Water Maintenance Unit (a.k.a. the
"Water Shop") and by contract. For example, large meter maintenance and calibration
is contracted out. Painting of components of a booster bump station usually is
performed by the Water Shop while the repainting of a water storage tank would be
done by contract with the Water ,utility Engineering Section taking the lead.
Field Engineering
Field engineering support is supplied by the Water Utility Engineering Section. In
some cases the engineering support is provided by the City staff and in other cases the
support comes from engineering consultant firms. The City periodically selects a
group of consulting firms that are pre-approved for doing small consulting jobs on
short notice.
Water Quality Monitoring
Water quality monitoring is primarily conducted by the Utility Maintenance Unit.
This unit performs both operational and compliance water quality monitoring.
Operational water quality monitoring includes measuring chlorine, fluoride,
heterotrophic plate counts (HPC), iron and phosphate (in connection with corrosion
.inhibitor dosing) and pH (in connection with sodium hydroxide dosing for lead and
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copper rule) in the distribution system. Compliance water quality monitoring is
monitoring required by the Safe Drinking Water Act as administered by the
. Washington State Department of Health (DOH). The requirements for this monitoring
are stated in WAC 246-290, Public Water Supplies.
The City maintains a system of monitoring wells around its production ,wells for the
purpose of detecting contamination of the aquifers before the contaminants reach the
production wells. The Water Utility Engineering Section conducts this monitoring. The
Engineering Section also monitors the water table levels in the aquifers. .
All of the test results of compliance water quality monitoring and monitoring well
monitoring, as well as the water level data, are stored in the City's enterprise-wide
Oracle database. .
See Appendix L, Drinking Water quality Monitoring Program, for further information
on water quality monitoring.
Emergency Response
The City of Renton Emergency Response Plan defmes how the City will respond to
emergencIes. This plan' is coordinated by the Emergency Management Director
(Assistant Fire Chief, Administration/Support ServiceslEmergency
Management/Safety). The Water System Emergency Response Plan is a sub-plan that
provides information related to the drinking water system. The City of Renton
Emergency Response Plan has been updated to include responses to address security
and terrorist threat issues. The Water Maintenance Manager is responsible for preparing
for and responding to emergencies involving the drinking water system. The Water
Shop maintains an emergency standby call-out list of employees on standby to respond
to emergencies on weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours on weekdays.
The response to an emergency may vary from a single maintenance technician
addressing a relatively minor problem to the City activating its Emergency Coordination
Center and calling on the state and federal governments for assistance in response to a
major City-wide or regional disaster.
Cross Connection Control Plan
The Cross Connection Control Plan is included in Appendix G of this Water'System
Plan. Most potential cross connection situations are identified through the plan review
and building permit process. The Water Utility Engineering Section and the
Development Engineering Section work closely together to identify potential cross-
connection situations during the review of proposed project plans and to specify control
measures for those cross connections that cannot be eliminated. Additionally, the Cross
Connection Control Program Manager in the Water Utility Engineering Section works
closely with the plumbing inspectors to ensure that the required, approved control
devices are properly mstalled and initially tested. The Cross Connection Control Plan
Manager maintains a database of all devices protecting the water system from potential
cross-connection hazards. The database is used to track recurring testing and t<;> generate
testing reminder notices to device owners. Members of the Water Shop, the Water
Utility Engineering Section, construction inspectors, and plumbing inspectors are
always on the alert to discover potential and real cross connection situations as they go .
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about their business in the City and to report such situations to the Cross Connection
Control Plan Manager for further investigation.
Implementation of the Improvement Program
Implementation of the Improvement Program is primarily the responsibility of the
Water Utility Engineering Supervisor as most of the improvements are done by contract.
The Water Utility Engineering Supervisor works closely with the Water Maintenance
Manager to identify and prioritize required improvements.
See Chapter 10, Capital Improvement Program, for more information.
Budget Formulation
The Water Utility Engineering Supervisor formulates the Capital Improvements
Program Budget and the Water Maintenance Manager formulates the maintenance and
operations budget. Both work closely with their Division directors and the Principal
Financial & Administrative Analyst to formulate the budgets. The Principal Financial &
Administrative Analyst works closely with the Finance Department staff on the budget
formulation.
Response to Complaints
Complaints and questions are fielded by members of both the Water Utility Engineering
and Water Maintenance staffs. However, all water quality complaints are forwarded to
the Maintenance Services Division secretary (425-430-7400) for logging and response
by the Water Maintenance Section. Either the Water Maintenance Manager or the
Utility Maintenance Supervisor will follow up with the customer after the complaint has
been investigated.
Public and Press Contact
Contact with the press media is usually handled by the Utility Systems Director,
Maintenance Services Director, Water Utility Engineering Director, or Water
Maintenance Manager. The Planning, Building, and Public Works Department has a
central customer service counter on the sixth floor of City Hall. Members of the Water
Utility Engineering staff often report to the customer service counter to assist customers
who have questions about water quality or obtaining service.
Billing
Billing for the Drinking Water Utility, as well as for the wastewater, storm, and solid
waste utilities, is performed by the Utility Billing Section of the Finance and
Information Systems Department. The meter readers work for the Water Maintenance
Manager.
9.2 Operator Certification
The City of Renton's drinking water system is classified as a Group 4 distribution
system. The Maplewood Water Treatment Plant treats water to remove iron &
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manganese (greensand filtration), converts hydrogen sulfide to sulfate (addition of
oxygen with catalytic conversion on granular activated carbon), and removes ammonia
by reacting it with chlorine to convert it to nitrogen gas. Additionally, the water is
treated with fluoride. The plant is considered a Class III purification plant
(Association of Boards of Certifications classification). The water from wells RW -1,
RW-2, and RW-3 receives primary disinfection by flowing through a large-diameter
pipe before entering the distribution system. Additionally, the water is treated with ,
fluoride and sodium hydroxide. This plant is considered a Class I purification plant.
All other treatment in the system is in-line fluoridation, in-line chlorination, and
addition of chemical (sodium hydroxide and orthopolyphosphate) to inhibit corrosion
and is not considered a "purification plant." '
WAC 246-292 requires that the system be managed by a Water Distribution Manager
IV, that the Maplewood Plant be operated by a Water Treatment Plant Operator III,
that the Wells RW-I-2-3 CT pipeline "plant" be operated by a Basic Treatment
Operator, and that the Cross Connection Control Program be managed by a Cross
Connection Control Specialist. The City meets and/or exceeds all of these
requirements. Table 9-1 lists the certifications ofthe drinking water system staff.
In-service training consists of special courses and seminars specifically designed for
operation and maintenance groups. The training is offered through organizations like
the American Water Works Association (A WW A), various trade organizations, local
colleges and universities, Department of Health, and by industrial training specialists.
Renton's policy of supporting and promoting operator training should be continued.
As the complexity of the water system increases and as the service area expands, the
need for trained, efficient staff to keep pace with public demand and advances in
technology will become more important. New employees need utility orientation and
basic information and experienced employees need training in regulatory requirements
and technological updates.
The importance of regular employee training can be strengthened by linking the
training with the personnel evaluation program. The personnel evaluation program
should be used to provide a regular and predictable employee promotional plan. A
predictable promotional policy that is closely linked with an employee training
program can improve employee competence and proficiency. An important point
regarding training is that mandatory certification is required by the state.
Qualifications and training requirements for obtaining and maintaining certification
are stipulated by the Department of Health. The City Council and Administration
have endorsed increased training, with the result that improved proficiency levels have
occurred in the last five years.
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Staff Certification
Name
Ray Sled
Charles D. Scottie
S. George Stahl
Ron Druce
Certification
WDM4, WTP04, CCS
WDM3, WTP03, CCS
WDM3, CCS
WDM3, WTOIT, CCS
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Sean Campbell
Danny J. Hribal
Robert Sagara
Gregg Seegmiller
Michael W. Schuld
Eric L. Schwind
Charles G. Durbin
Gary Smith
Craig Pray
Lys Homsby
Abdoul Gafour
J.D. Wilson
Tom Malphrus
Carolyn Boatsman
Laszlo Csuha
WDM2
WDM1
WDM2
WDM2
WDS
WDS
WDM3, WTP01
WDS2
WDM1, BTO
WDM3, CCS
WDM4
WDM3
WDM3
WDM2
WDM2, CCS
9.3 System Operation and C9ntrol
Identification of Major System Components
The operation of the major system components is generally described in Chapter 3,
Existing System. The components are shown on the map in Figure 1, Existing Water
System and Figure 2, Existing Hydraulic Profile.
Routine System Operation
Each major system component has an 0 & M manual that describes start-up and shut-
down procedures and safety procedures. Additionally, the Water Shop has written
procedures for both electrical and hydraulic lock-outltag-out of the water system
facilities.
All sources are metered as well as all of the booster pump stations. With the exception
of the Tiffany Park Booster Pump Station and Fred Nelson Booster Pump Station all
the flow of water of the sources and the booster pump stations is monitored and
recorded by the SCADA system. Meters located between the source of water· (Seattle
Public Utilities transmission lines) and the pump stations measure the quantity of
water that flows through the Tiffany Park Booster Pump Station and Fred Nelson
Booster Pump Station. In addition to the SCADA recordings of flow quantities and
flow rates the Water Shop staff read and record the flow quantities at all these sites on
a daily basis as part of the daily station check.
Retail meters at customer connections are read either monthly or bi-monthly. The
meter reading routes, sequencing, and cycles are maintained in the City's Utility
Billing System. Most of these meters are visually read. Meters that are located in
vaults and within mechanical rooms are equipped with touch-read systems. The City
is gradually installing radio-read heads on the meters in the system.
The system performance is evaluated in terms of meeting Safe Drinking Water Act
water quality requirements, maintaining customer satisfaction, controlling the cost of
producing and delivering water, and meeting system policy goals for service pressure
and fire flow.
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Preventive Maintenance Program
. The preventive maintenance program is documented and tracked in the Maintenance
Services Division's Maintenance Management System (MMS). The MMS is a
computer-based system used to schedule and assign resources (manpower, materials,
equipment) for maintenance activitie's and to document the resources actually used.
Table 9-2 shows the maintenance and operations activities for a typical year and
shows the allocation of available man-hours to the activities.
Equipment, Supplies, and Chemical Listing
Table 9-3 is a listing of vehicles and major equipment aSsigned to the Water Shop.
Inventoried supplies (items stocked on shelves or stored in the yard) are purchased and
tracked by the Maintenance Services Division Maintenance Buyer and staff. The
Water Shop Manager and staff provide inputs to the Buyer as to appropriate items and
quantities to stock. In addition to stocked items· the buyer maintains' information on
source of supply for chemicals that are delivered directly to the place of use and for
parts & equipment items that are not stocked on the shelf or in the yard due to low
frequency of purchase or large physical size. The Maintenance Buyer uses Bellwether
Software PMX to purchase items and manage inventories.
The Water Maintenance Manager maintains infonnation regarding service
representatives for major water system components and chemical suppliers.'
Additionally, the Water System Emergency Response Plan contains lists of contacts for
suppliers and support services.
Both the Water Shop and the Water Utility Engineering Section maintain copies of the o & M manuals for all of the major components of the drinking water system. These
manuals list manufacturers' part numbers and descriptions as well as technical
specifications for components and chemicals used.
9.4 Emergency Response Program
The Drinking Water Utility maintains a Water System Emergency Response Plan,
which is a sub-plan ofthe City of Renton Emergency Response Plan.
Water System Personnel Emergency Call-up List
The Water Shop publishes two emergency call-out lists: one for emergencies dealing
with wells and booster .pump stations ("Water Pump Stations") and one for
emergencies dealing with mains, PRY stations, and tanks ("Water Distribution").
These lists are updated periodically and distributed to holders of copies of the City of
Renton Emergency Responset Plan. Examples of the lists are included at the end of
this chapter.
Notification Procedures -Water Quality Emergencies
See Appendix L, Drinking Water Quality and Monitoring Program.
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Vulnerability Analysis
See Chapter 6, Policies, Criteria and Standards, for the City's reliability and
vulnerability policies.
The City completed its security vulnerability assessment in December 2003 and
updated the city-wide Emergency Response Plan in June 2004 as required by the
Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002. The
City has budgeted for security improvements in its Water System Capital
Improvement Program.
The City assesses the vulnerability of its drinking water system to the threats of
earthquakes, floods, power outages, etc., periodically.
New facilities are designed and constructed to resist the latest assessments of
earthquake loads and acceptable damage. When the benefits justify the costs the City
will upgrade a facility to better resist earthquake loads. For example, when the City
repaired the damage to the Highlands 565 Zone reservoir and Rolling Hills 590 Zone
reservoir (damage· from the February 28,2001, Nisqually Earthquake), it upgraded the
facilities to better withstand earthquake forces.
The City uses redundancy in mains, pumps, feeds into pressure zones, etc., to increase
the water system's overall reliability and reduce its vulnerability to disruptions. Some
examples of proposed projects in the CIP that increase system reliability: (1) joint
funding of booster pump station with automatic start/automatic transfer emergency
power with Skyway Water and Sewer District that will provide an emergency back-up
feed to the 495 Pressure Zone, and (2) emergency power supply for some of the 196
Pressure Zone facilities.
Contingency Operational Plan
Contingency operational plans for the various facilities are included in the Water
System Emergency Response Plan.
9.5 Safety Procedures
The Water Maintenance Section complies with OSHA and WISHA. All workplace
hazards and related safety and first aid equipment and procedures are identified and
communicated to the Water Shop staff via safety briefings, facility specific Standard
Operating Procedures, facility Operation and Maintenance Manuals, and/or Material
Safety Data Sheets.
9.6 Customer Complaint Response Program
Each year the Water Shop receives approximately 3,000 calls of which approximately
500 are complaints. Each call is logged into the Maintenance Management System.
When applicable, a staff member is assigned to the complaint. MMS tracks the
problem, its location, who is assigned to investigate/fix the problem, what was
discovered in the field, what was done to address the complaint, and how much
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time/materials were expended. Complaints are mainly water leaks (50%), taste and
odor problems (40%), and high water bills (10%).
9.7 Record Keeping and Reporting
Maintenance and operating records are an essential tool in utility management and
operation. They also provide the supporting data necessary for long-term planning.
The Water Utility keeps several types of records: operational records (well, pump and
spring flows, reservoir levels, water table levels, pH, turbidity), water distribution
operational records (residual chlorine, fluoride, pH, heterotrophic plate count, iron,
phosphate), chemical dosing records, main disinfection records, personnel records,
customer contact records, meter records, inventory records, main flushing records,
and mandatory water quality sampling records. The City'S records are legible,
permanent, accurate, and accessible. Their importance to the efficient functioning of
the Utility is effectively addressed in the context of the in-service staff training
seSSIOns.
Hard copies of the records are maintained at the Water Maintenance Manager's office.
Additionally, hard copies of mandatory water quality.sampling records are kept at the
Water Utility Engineering office. The Water Utility Engineering Section maintains
information on the mandatory water quality sampling test results in a d,,!:tabase in the
City's enterprise database management system. This Section also maintains electronic
copies (Excel files) of the Water Shop's operational records on one of the City's
computer network servers. The Water Utility Engineering Section maintains files of
hard copies of backflow test resultssubrnitted by the device owners' testers as well a
_ cross connection control database in the City'S enterprise database management
system.
The SCADA system (described in Chapter 3) records the flow rates and flow
quantities of all wells, booster pumps, and spring; water levels in reservoirs and
production wells; levels in chemical storage tanks; pH levels of raw and treated water;
pump starts and fails; alarm conditions; and various other data.
Current maps of the water system are also important for operation and maintenance.
Changes or additions to the water system are added as they occur by the Water Utility
Engineering Section and paper and electronic copies are provided to the Water
Maintenance Section, the Fire Department, Development Services Division, and
others. Beginning in 2004 the geospatial and attribute information on the drinking
water system is maintained in ESRI ArcGIS (ArcSDE geodatabase in City's enterprise
database management system). Currently, electronic versions of the maps are
provided to the Water Shop valve maintenance crew and the City Utility Locator as
GeoSQL files on notebook computers for field use. They are also provided with CDs
with copies of scanned images of the water system record drawings that can be viewed
in the field. Sometime in late 2004 or early 2005, the information will be provided to
the field crews using ESRI ArcP AD on either notebook or tablet PCs. This will
facilitate checking out and checking in data to update the master geodatabase. For
users in City Hall the water system information is available in shape files that can be
read in a free viewer called ArcExplorer.
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Paper forms on the maps include valve, hydrant, and fire flow map books at 1" = 400"
and wall maps at various scales. Maps are also available in PDF format.
Records are kept in accordance with the Revised Code of Washington and the
Washington Administrative Code. The City's files maintenance plan outlining
specific instruction for the keeping and destruction of files is maintained and managed
by the City Clerk.
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Table 9·2
Operations & Maintenance Activities -Typical Year
Activity Work Quantity Work Unit Labor Days
Program 01 -Water Distribution I Meters
Test' Repair Meter 3"+ 110 Meter 3"+ 27
Replace Meter 1.5" -2" 50 Meter 25
New Meter Accounts 180 Meter 18
Meter Readings 480 Route 360
Meter On , Offs 1,402 Meter 84 -
Meter Closings 701 Meter 87
Meter Re-reads 420 Meter 8
Replace' Repair Exist Meter 420 Meter 42
Sawdust Meter Boxes 841 Box 14
Uds, Adjust' Clean Boxes 560 Box 11
New Meter Install 220 Meter 27
Fire Meter Services 20 Meter 10
Program 01 Total 715
Program 02 -Water Distribution I Service
Service Install 55 Service 110
Contractor Repairs to Service 12 Service 6
Service Repairs 250 Service 137
Check Leaks I None Found 210 Meters 42
Abandon Service 0 Service 0
Transfer Service 30 Service 45
Replace Service 60 Service 140
Program 02 Total 480
Program 03 -Water DistributionNalves
Gate Valve Inspection 2,256 Valve 250
Gate Valve Repair 45 Valve 33
Program 03 Total 283
Program 04 -Water Distribution...,. Mains
Leak Detection 13,900 Unear Feet 18
Cut-In Tees & Valves 12"+ 6 Cut-In 18
Main Cut & Cap 42 Labor Hour 21
Main Connections 70 Tie-In 210
Locate 'Inspect' Repair Airvac 360 Labor Hour 13
Polypig Mainline 0 Unear Feet 0
Main Replacement 1,000 Unear Feet 40
Cast Iron Main Repair 8 Repair 24
Steel Main Repair 10 Repair 30
AC Main Repair 5 Repair 12
Disinfect New Mains for Contractors 275 Labor Hour 34
Program 04 Total 421
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Table 9·2
Operations & Maintenance Activities -Typical Year
Activity Work Quantity Work Unit Labor Days
Program 05 -Water Distribution I Hydrants
Hydrant Testing 5,810 Hydrant 134
Hydrant Repair 319 Hydrant 63
Part-Time Hire -Hydrant Painting 581 Hydrant 58
Hydrant Replacement 128 Labor Hour 16
Program 05 Total 272
Program 06 -Water Distribution I Reservoirs
Reservoir Maintenance -Intemal 196 Labor Hour 24
Reservoir Maintenance -Extemal 90 Labor Hour 11
Part-Time Hire -Groundskeeping 1,260 Labor Hour 157
Program 06 Total 193
Program 07 -PRY Stations
PRY Station Maintenance 272 Labor Hour 68
Program 07 Total 68
Program 08 -Chemical Treatment
Chemical Treatment Inspection 1,600 Labor Hour 300
Chemical Treatment Preventive 160 Labor Hour 20
Maintenance
Chemical Treatment Maintenance 88 Labor Hour 44
Treatment Chemical Handling 800 Labor Hour 100
Program 08 Total 464
Program 09 -Pump Stations
Pump Station Preventive Maintenance 494 Labor Hour 123
Pump Station Inspection 1,235 Labor Hour 115
Pump Station Painting 252 Labor Hour 3
Pump Station Electric 95 Labor Hour 11
Pump Station Piping 95 Labor Hour 11
Regulatory Compliance 50 Labor Hour 12
Program 09 Total 275
Program 11 -SCADA System
SCADA Maintenance 360 Labor Hour 18
Program 11 Total 18
Program 12 -Water Quality
Water Testing ·1,200 Samples 45
Lead & Copper Rule Testing 40 Labor Hour 5
Water Quality Complaint Investigations 90 Complaints 14
Flushing Mains 300 Labor Hour 46
Aquifer Monitoring I Testing 28 Labor Hour 3
Program 12 Total 114
Program 13 -Miscellaneous
Temporary Meters 0 Meter 0
Equipment Service 200 Labor Hour 25
Stores -Yard Work 300 Labor Hour 37
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Operations & Maintenance Activities -Typical Year
Activity Work Quantity Work Unit Labor Days
Contractor Construction -Walk Thru's 240 Labor Hour 240
Meter Reader Postings 12 Labor Hour 1
Emergency Response 300 . Labor Hour .75
Utility Locating 2,080 Labor Hour 260
Work -Other Section 192 Labor Hour 24
Program 13 Total 452
Program 90 -Administration
Field Supervision 1.400 Labor Hour 288
Professional Training 700 Labor Hour 87
Planning & Records 1,900 Labor Hour 213
-Plan Review 400 Labor Hour 50
Meetings & Conferences 1,000 Labor Hour 125
Program 90 Total 765
Program 91 -Leave Time
Payroll Adjustments 0 Labor Hour 0
Sick Leave Usage 1,200 Labor Hour 150
Absent Time 5,600 Labor Hour 700
Program 9fTotai 850
Grand Total 5,375
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Table 9·3
Water Department Equipment (2004)
Vehicle # Year Vehicle Description
B061 1995 Chevy G10 Van
B074 1997 Daimler Chrysler Van
B07 1998 Chevy Hi Cube Van
B094 2001 Chevy Van
B101 2001 Chevy Blazer
B105 2002 Chevy Astro
B110 2003 Chevy Astro
C167 1994 GMC S15 Pickup
C180 1997 Chevy Pickup
C181 1997 Ford Pickup
C189 1999 GMC Pickup
C217 2002 Ford F250 Pickup
C218 2002 Ford Ranger
C224 2003 Ford Ranger
0065 1991 Chevy 1 ton with Service Body
0066 1991 Ford Dump Truck
0069 1992 Chevy 1 Ton Flatbed Dump
0073 1991 International Dump Truck
0075 1995 Ford F450 Dump Truck
0089 1999 Ford F550 Dump Truck
0093 1999 Ford F550 Dump Truck
0095 2000 Chevy 3500 Dump Truck
0100 2000 Ford F550 Dump Truck
E095 1997 Case 580SL Backhoe
E096 1994 Hyster H80XL Forklift
S084 1973 Hobart Lig-Air Portable Welder
S126 1985 Torklift Utility Trailer
S133 1987 Torklift Covered Utility Trailer
S151 Torklift Flatbed trailer 4 x 6
S155 John Deere 240 Tractor
S161 1996 Sullair D185QV Air Compressor
S169 1998 Traileaze D20R24 Trailer
S186 2001 Simpson 500 KW Trailer Mounted Generator
S191 2002 John Deere 345 Riding Mower
S192 1995 Allm NL4CA YMX
S194 2004 Frys EQ290
X-130 1988
X-130-1 2004
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MEMORANDUM
Date: September 24, 2004
To: Police and Fire Departments
From: Maintenance Shops
Subject: EMERGENCY STANDBY CALL OUT LIST FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION
Step 1: Weekdays, weekends and holidays, the phone number to reach the digital pager is (425) 568-0529
Cell # (425) 766-3838.
Step 2: If you can not reach the callout person, call one of the supervisors.
Step 3: Call the Police Dept. and they will relay the message to the person on standby. Call out people will respond and call
1 h r D h d ft 1 k" h only t e Po Ice Jept. w en page a er norma wor mg ours.
STANDBY PERSON
Sean Campbell
Gregg Seegmiller
Mike Schuld
Eric Schwind
Sean Campbell
Gregg Seegmiller
Mike Schuld
Eric Schwind
Sean Campbell
Gregg Seegmiller
Mike Schuld
Eric Schwind
Sean Campbell
Gregg Seegmiller
Mike Schuld
Eric Schwind
Sean Campbell
Gregg Seegmiller
Mike Schuld
Eric Schwind
SUPERVISORS
Ray Sled
George Stahl
John Thompson
OTHERS
WEATHERNET
Police Department
HOME PHONE
(206) 898-4059
(253) 631-7378
(425) 687-1256
(253) 583-8381
(206) 898-4059
(253) 631-7378
(425) 687-1256
(253) 583-8381
(206) 898-4059
(253) 631-7378
(425) 687-1256
(253) 583-8381
(206) 898-4059
(253) 631-7378
(425) 687-1256
(253) 583-8381
(206) 898-4059
(253) 631-7378
(425) 687-1256
(253) 583-8381
(425) 228-1902
(425) 255-2611
(425) 255-1017
(425) 644-8468
(425) 430-7500
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(425) 766-6171 (Cell)
(425) 766-8863 (Cell)
(425) 766-3767 (Cell)
ADDITIONAL CALL OUT
Danny Hribal
Gary Smith
Fred Enriquez
Bob Sagara
Patrick Pierson
Joshua O'Neill
TO
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(425) 568-0375 (pager) 24HR
(425) 481-6442
(253) 639-3482
(206) 755-2398
(253) 862-7793
(206) 617-6395
(253) 630-2190
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 24, 2004
To: Police and Fire Departments
From: Maintenance Shops
Subject: EMERGENCY STANDBY CALL OUT LIST FOR WATER PUMP STATIONS
Step 1: Weekdays, weekends and holidays, call home phone or cellular number listed for person on call.
Step 2: If you cannot reach the callout person, call one of the supervisors.
Step 3: Call the Police Dept. and they will relay the message to the person on standby. Call out people will respond and call
IhPI"D h dft I kh OnlY teo Ice Jept. w en page a er norma wor mg ours.
STANDBY PERSON
CRAIG PRAY
RON DRUCE
GREG DURBIN
RON DRUCE
RON DRUCE
GREG DURBIN
CRAIG PRAY
RON DRUCE
GREG DURBIN
CRAIG PRAY
RON DRUCE
GREG DURBIN
CRAIG PRAY
RON DRUCE
GREG DURBIN
CRAIG PRAY
SUPERVISORS
Dan Scottie
Ray Sled
George Stahl
John Thompson
OTHERS
WEATHERNET
Police Department
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HOME PHONE
(253) 638-8865
(425) 766-1866
(253) 351-8964
(425) 766-6174
(425) 432-3320
(425) 766-6179
(253) 638-8865
(425) 766-1866
(253) 351-8964
(425) 766-6174
(425) 432-3320
(425) 766-6179
(253) 638-8865
(425) 766-1866
(253) 351-8964
(425) 766-6174
(425) 432-3320
(425) 766-6179
(253) 638-8865
(425) 766-1866
(253) 351-8964
(425) 766-6174
(425) 432-3320
(425) 766-6179
(253) 638-8865
(425) 766-1866
(253) 351-8964
(425) 766-6174
(425) 432-3320
(425) 766-6179
(253) 638-8865
(425) 766-1866
(360) 871-4529
(425) 228-1902
(425) 255-2611
(425)255-10\7
(425) 644-8468
(425) 430-7500
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FROM TO
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(425) 766-6172 (Cell)
(425) 766-6171 (Cell)
(425) 766-6177 (Cell)
(425) 766-3767 (Cell) (425) 568-0375 (Pager) 24HR
Robert Purdy 425-226-1057 (home)
Chapter 10
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The City of Renton is committed to upgrading and expanding its water system to
maintain it in good and reliable condition and to accommodate future growth. The
City prepares a six-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to plan and budget for
new water system projects. The six-year CIP is part of the growth management
planning cycle and is updated annually as part of the City budgeting process.
The projects presented in the CIP are consistent with the City's policies and design
criteria, as described in Chapter 6. The water resource analysis (Chapter 7), system
analysis (Chapter 8), and review of the operation and maintenance program (Chapter
9) describe the projects that are included in the CIP and briefly summarized in this
chapter.
This chapter describes projects in the current six-year CIP as well as projects that will
be considered by the City in the future, beyond six years. The six-year CIP is
discussed in Section 10.1 and recommended system improvements with costs are
shown in Table 10-1. In addition, the locations of the supply, reservoir, and pump
station improvements appear on Figure 10-1. Funding for the CIP is discussed in
Chapter 11, Financial Program.
Section 10.2 describes recommended projects that may be implemented by the City as
part of its future CIP. Table 10-2 lists these projects.
10.1 Six-Year CIP Project Summary
The City'S CIP is organized into the following categories according to the benefits of
projects to the water system: supply and storage improvements, water quality
improvements, water main rehabilitation, major maintenance, and regulatory
compliance. The six-year CIP projects proposed in each of these categories are briefly
summarized in the following discussion.
10.1.1 Supply and Storage Improvements
-, Emergency Water Interties with Adjacent Water Districts
The City of Renton has a number of emergency ~ater interties with adjacent water
districts in order to provide additional system reliability. The City is currently
negotiating with the Skyway Water and Sewer District for an intertie that would be
located near the West Hill Reservoir. This is in conjunction with a new connection
between Skyway and the Seattle water transmission pipelines that would substantially
improve delivery capability. The intertie would have a capacity of between 2,500 gpm
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and 2,700 gpm. It would provide emergency supply to Renton fro~ the Skyway
service area. The City may also consider other interties in the future.
565 Zone Reservoir
The City is preparing the predesign of a new 2.0-mg storage tank for the 565 Zone.
This new tank is needed to increase the storage availa,ble in this zone for fire
protection and other emergencies and to improve reliability so that the Highlands 565
tank can be taken out of service for maintenance. It will be located on City property
near NE Sunset Boulevard and 142nd Avenue SE close to the northeast limits of the
service area. This project will also include a 12-inch main connecting the new tank to
the 565 Zone distribution system at NE Sunset Boulevard.
196 Zone Reservoir and Pump Station
This project would construct a new 196 Zone reservoir and pump station at the east
side of the 196 Zone, south of the West Hill area. 196 Zone storage in this area would
help support anticipated development that is expected in the area south of Martin
Luther King Way and east of 68th Avenue S. A new pump station would also allow
for the storage in this new reservoir to be pumped to the 495 Zone, providing
additional supply and added redundancy to this area.
This project is inclu9.ed in the six-year CIP. However, upgrades to the Mt. Olivet
Reservoir described later in this chapter may occur before the 196 Zone storage in the
West Hill area if development does not occur at the rate anticipated in the eastern 196
Zone, and/or the upcoming inspection of the Mt. Olivet Reservoir indicates that
itpprovements are needed within the next six years ..
196 Zone Emergency Power
The City is budgeting onsite emergency power with an automatic transfer switch at
several of its facilities in the 196 Zone in order to improve system reliability.
Additional feasibility analyses will determine whether it is more cost effective to
install emergency power at several locations within the 196 Zone or to construct new
storage facilities to provide the required· storage within the zone.
If it is determined. to be feasible, the emergency power would be installed at the Mt.
Olivet Pump Station site. A cable from the Mt. Olivet Pump Station to Wells 1,2, and
3 will also provide automatic back-up power to these wells. Other facilities may also
be considered for onsite emergency power in the future.
Pipe Oversizing Reimbursements
This project consists of reimbursements by the City to developers to cover the costs
associated with oversizing water mains in excess of 8 inches in diameter to provide
additional pipe capacity to meet additional future development requirements.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
10.1.2 Water Quality Improvements
Maplewood Water Quality Improvement and Treatment Facility
This project is under construction and consists of a water filtration facility at the
Maplewood Booster Pump Station to improve the finished water quality of the water
supplied by the Maplewood wells. Filtration is needed to remOve manganese,
ammonia, and hydrogen sulfide from the wells' water, which is causing taste and odor
problems as well as the staining of customer plumbing fixtures and laundry. This
project is currently under construction and the budget amounts shown in the CIP are
for the remaining construction expenditures in 2005.
Well SA Water Quality Improvement
This proj ect consists of the design and construction of a water filtration facility for the
existing Well 5A to improve the finished water quality by removing manganese,
ammonia, and hydrogen sulfide from the raw water.
10.1.3 Water Main Rehabilitation
Water Main Replacement
The City budgets approximately $1,000,000 or more annually to replace aged and
undersized mains. These pipe replacements include old, corroded, and leaking unlined
pipes in the City'S water system made of cast-iron, steel, and asbestos-cement. There
are approximately 498,000 feet (94 miles) of steel and cast-iron water mains and
24,000 feet (4.5 miles) of asbestos-cement water mains remaining in the system,
varying in size from 2 inches to 42 inches in diameter. The ages of the pipes range
from 15 to 60 years.
Corroded pipes can cause leaks, require costly repairs, reduce water pressure and flow,
and create water quality problems due to rust and buildup of deposits in the pipes.
Asbestos-cement water pipes can pose a health-risk depending on water quality
characteristics.
Undersized mains are also replaced as part of the City's ongoing water main
replacement program. Undersized mains (usually less than 8 inches in diameter) can
result in insufficient pressures or excessive head losses during peak demand periods,
and are often unable to deliver required fire flows. Pipe improvement projects
identified in Chapter 8 and listed in Table 8-7 are included in this CIP item.
Prioritization of the replacement projects is based on the age of the pipes, frequency of
leaks, and diameter. Some projects are assigned higher priority in order to coordinate
with other City capital improvement projects, especially street projects.
Duvall Avenue NE Water Main Replacement
This project consists of the replacement of a 400-foot section of undersized water
main from the intersection of NE 4th Street and Duvall Avenue NE, south along
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Duvall Avenue NE. The work will be perfonned in conjunction with the City
Transportation Department's project to widen Duvall Avenue NE. Additional
hydrants will also be installed as part of the street widening project. This project is
located in the southeast comer of the 565 Zone.
SW 27th Street Water Main Extension
This project consists of the extension of a new 12-inch water main in conjunction with
the Transportation Department's project to extend SW 27th Street (Strander Boulevard
SW in Tukwila) from Oakesdale Avenue SW to West Valley Road. The approximate
length of the water main extension is 2,200 feet.' This project is located in the
southwest comer of the 196 Zone.
Boeing Redevelopment
New water mains associated with the redevelopment of the Boeng Plant property are
scheduled to be installed in two phases. Phase 1 includes 5,250 feet of new 12-inch
main in four segments and a pressure-reducing valve (PRV) station. The four pipeline
segments and PRV station for Phase 1 are: (1) along Park Avenue N, from Garden
Avenue N south to N 8th Street, (2) east along N 8th Street to Logan Avenue, (3)
south on Logan Avenue to N 6th Street, (4) a new 16-inch PRY station on N 6th
Street, west of the Cedar River, and (5) new 12~inch main between Park Avenue N
and Garden Avenue N.
Phase 2 includes 5,150 feet of new 12-inch water main along Logan Avenue N from
Garden Avenue N south to N 8th Street; between Logan Avenue N and Park Avenue
N; from Garden Avenue N east to Houser Way N; and two 12-inch stubs off of Logan
Avenue.
Phase 1 is scheduled to occur between 2005 and 2008. Phase 2 will likely be
completed after 2010. As noted in Table 10-1, the water system improvements
associated with the Boeing Redevelopment will be paid from other City funds and will
not be part of the Water Utility budget.
10.1.4 Major Maintenance
Reservoir Repairs and Exterior Painting
The exterior of the West Hill and South Talbot Reservoirs have several rust spots.
This project includes will clean, repair, and apply a new protective coating to the
exterior of both tanks. In addition, the interiors of all of the City's reservoirs will be
inspected in 2006.
Emergency Response Water Projects
This item is an allowance for unplanned projects or actions resulting from
emergencies and unforeseen conditions such as major pipe failures or emergency
repairs of water facilities.
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Water System Facilities Security
The City's vulnerability assessment was completed in 2003. The City will phase
construction of security improvements to its water system recommended in the
vulnerability assessment.
Rehabilitation of Wells 1, 2, and 3
This project consists of the electrical rehabilitation of the pump motors and starters for
the pumps at Wells 1,2, and 3. The project is scheduled for 2008.
Automatic Meter Reading Conversion
The City is conducting a pilot-scale study for an automatic remote meter-reading
system. This project will evaluate the cost of full conversion to the automatic system.
Implementation of the project is planned to begin in 2007 and will continue past 2010,
so the budgeted amounts do not show the full cost for the automatic remote meter-
reading system.
10.1.5 Water Utility Regulatory Compliance Programs
The City funds a number of different regulatory compliance programs through its CIP.
The regulatory compliance programs include the following CIP projects:
• Maplewood Water Rights Compliance
• Water System Plan Update
• Emergency Response Plan Update
• Hydraulic Model and Fire Flow Update
• Water Conservation Program Implementation
• Monitoring Water Quality at Mt. Olivet Landfill
• Water Quality Monitoring and Investigation
• Monitoring Cathodic Protection
• GIS. and GPS Database Conversion
Most of these programs receive a small amount of funding each year from the CIP
(typically between $5,000 and $20,000 per year). The level of funding for each
program varies from year to year depending on needs. The Water System Plan, which
has a DOH-mandated update every six years, is the reason for the higher funding level
in 2010.
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Table 10·1
6·Year Water System Capital Improvement Program ...
2005 ·2010
Project 10 Description 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 TOTAL
Supply and Storage Improvements
S-1 Emergency Water Interties with Adjacent Water Districts 200 200
S-2 Highlands 565 Zone 2-m[ Reservoir 400 2,000 500 2,900
S-3 196 Zone Reservoir and Pump Station 200 500 2,000 1,000 3,700
S-4 196 Zone Emergency Power 400 400 800
S-5 Pipe Oversizing Reimbursements 40 40 40 40 40 100 300
Subtotal· Supply and Water Quality Improvements 440 2,440 1,340 540 2,040 1,100 7,900
Water Quality ImJlrovements
WQ-1 Maplewood Water Quality Improvement and Treatment Facility 2,000 2,000
WQ·2 Well5A Water Quality Improvement Treatment Facility 400 500 500 1,400
Subtotal· Water Quality Improvements 2,000 400 500 500 0 0 3,400
Water Main Rehabilitation
WM-1 Water Main Replacement 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,500 6,500
WM-2 Duvall Avenue NE Water Main Replacement 100 100
WM-3 Strander Boulevard SW Water Main Extension 500 500
Subtotal· Water Main Rehabilitation 1,100 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,500 1,500 7,100
Major Maintenance
M-1 Reservoirs Recoating, Cathodic Protection and Exterior Painting 100 100 50 50 50 50 400
M-2 Emergenct Response Water Projects 50 50 100 100 100 100 500
M-3 Water System Security 40 40 40 40 40 40 240
M-4 Rehabilitation of Wells 1, 2, and 3 200 200
M-5 Automatic Meter Reading Conversion 200 500 200 200 800
Subtotal· Major Maintenance Projects 190 190 390 890 390 390 2,440
Water Utility Regulatory Compliance Programs
RC-1 Regulatory Compliance Programs 120 80 90 90 90 195 665
Subtotal· Regulatory Compliance Programs 120 80 90 90 90 195 665
TOTAL WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 3,850 4,110 3,320 3,020 4,020 3,185 21,505
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10.2 Future Capital Projects
10.2.1 Supply and Storage Improvements
435 Reservoir Improvement
The City plans to refurbish or replace its two existing 435 Zone (Highlands)
Reservoirs in the future. These reservoirs were constructed in 1942 and 1960,
respectively, and while some repairs were made in 1993, more substantive
improvements are necessary to address seismic concerns and to rehabilitate the
reservoirs. This project is scheduled for 2009-2010. During predesign, alternatives
for refurbishing the existing tanks and/or building new storage will be considered.
Mt. Olivet Reservoir Upgrade
Mt. Olivet Reservoir was constructed in 1954 and is nearing the end of its useful life. -
The next interior inspection of the reservoir (scheduled for 2006) will allow the City to
evaluate whether this reservoir should be replaced. In addition to having· a new
reservoir, replacement would also allow improvements to the reservoir operation, by
raising the overflow of Mt. Olivet to match the overflow of North Talbot Reservoir.
This would allow both reservoirs to "float" on the zone and improve the hydraulic
performance of the 196Zone. This project would have the added benefit of increasing
the available storage in the 196 Zone. A new reservoir of the same diameter at the
higher overflow elevation would add 1.2 mg of storage.
320 Zone Storage
This project would provide additional storage in the Kennydale area of the 320 Zone.
In addition to improving system redundancy it would also help serve peak demands in
this area, including fire flow.
Aquifer Artificial Recharge Study
The City plans to have a study performed to evaluate the possibility of artificial
recharge of its aquifers to give additional supply during peak demand periods.
New Renton Hill Booster Pump Station
A booster pump station in the Renton Hill area would pump water from the 196 Zone
to the 490 Zone and would provide additional system redundancy. The water mains
required for this project are already in place.
Fred Nelson Pump Station Improvemen~s
The electrical system and the instrumentation and controls of the Fred Nelson Pump
Station will be reaching the end of their useful life within the next 20 years. The City
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will upgrade the station's electrical system and instrumentation and controls when it
becomes necessary.
10.2.2 Water Main Rehabilitation
Cedar River Crossing
This project would construct another crossing of the Cedar River near the point where
it discharges into Lake Washington. The new crossing would enhance the ability to
deliver water from the downtown area to the northeast portion of the service area. It
would also improve system reliability by adding another river crossing. The route and
diameter of the crossing have not been studied in detail. This project will be
considered in greater detail once other higher priority CIP projects are completed.
10.2.3 Major Maintenance
SCADA and Telemetry Improvements
The City is considering the addition of meters and telemetry to measure flow at
pressure zone boundaries (PRV stations) and for sub-areas of large pressure zones.
The benefit of this project would be to collect data that will give a better
understanding of how water flows through the system, allow improved water quality
management, achieve better water loss measurement, and provide more reliable data to
support system hydraulic modeling.
Flow Meter Installation and Improved Level Transducers
This project would add flow meters at all of the City's reservoirs. It would also
replace poorly located level transducers. Many of the City's level transducers are
located too close to a pump station, resulting in inaccurate data due to the pressure
fluctuations caused by the pump operation. Data from the existing level transducers is
not sufficiently accurate to give reliable results for extended period simulations with
the hydraulic analysis model. The ability to perform extended period simulations
would be helpful for improved analysis of storage and water quality.
435 Zone Redundant Supply
This project would install an additional supply feed to the south end of the 435 Zone.
This redundant feed would either be a booster pump station from the 196 Zone to the
435 Zone via the Maple Valley Highway, or a new PRV st.ation supplying the 435
Zone from the 565 Zone (through either the King County or City of Renton
maintenance yard sites).
Pressure Reducing Valve and Miscellaneous System Improvements
This involves the design and construction of additional pressure-reducing valves,
control valves, transmission mains, distribution mains, and other necessary system
improvements for new development and redeveloped areas. The improvements would
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be . scheduled to coincide with changes in the system to accommodate the future
development. The objective would be to provide better system operation and pressure
control. The primary areas for consideration are Earlington and Port Quendal.
Table 10·2 Future Capital Projects
Project
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Supply and Storage
Capital Projects
S-5 435 Reservoir Upgrade
S-6 Mt. Olivet Reservoir Upgrade
S-7 320 Zone Storage
S-8 Aquifer Artificial Recharge Study
S-9 New Renton Hill Booster Pump Station
S-10 Fred Nelson Pump Station Improvements
Water Main Rehabilitation
WM-5 Cedar River Crossing
Major Maintenance
M-6 SCADA and Telemetry Improvements
M-7 Flow Meter Installation and Improved Level Transducers
M-8 435 Zone Redundant Supply
M-9 Pressure Reducing Valve and Miscellaneous System
Improvements
10.3 Cost Estimates
Planning-level cost· estimates were. prepared for each of the recommended
improvements and. are shown in Table 10-1. The accuracy of these estimates can be
expected to vary by 30 percent more or less than the actual costs. Because all costs
are presented at 2004 price levels, costs in the future must be adjusted to account for
the effects of inflation and changing construction market conditions at the time of
construction.
The cost estimates for water main projects include the following allowances:
• 10 percent construction contingency,
• 9 percent sales tax, and
• 10 percent allowance for engineering, legal, and construction administration costs.
(Assumes that engineering, legal, and administration are performed by City staff.)
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Cost estimates for more complex capital improvement projects such as reservoirs or
pump stations include the following allowances:
• 10 percent construction contingency,
• 9 percent sales tax,
• 20 percent allowance for predesign and design, and
• 10 percent allowance for administration, permitting, special inspections, and
legal.
These cost estimates have been prepared as guidance in evaluating and prioritizing
capital improvement projects. The costs are based on information available at the time
the estimates were developed. The [mal costs of each project will depend on actual
labor and material costs, site conditions, productivity, competitive market conditions,
final project scope, implementation schedule, and other variable factors. As a result,
the final construction costs will vary from the estimates shown in Table 10-1. Because
of these factors, project feasibility and funding needs should be reviewed carefully
prior to making specific financial decisions to ensure the projects remain feasible and
to budget adequate funds. The cost of the planned projects should be estimated using
project-specific data in order to establish the project budgets.
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FINANCIAL PROGRAM
This chapter describes the Water Utility's financial condition and contains a projection
of financial results through 2015. The projection reflects the proposed Capital
Improvement Program presented in this Water System Plan. The past four years'
financial history is reviewed, followed by a discussion of available capital funding
sources and a projection of water utility revenues and expenditures. Projected rate
impacts are presented, along with a comparison of current water rates with
neighboring water utilities.
11.1 Water Utility Historical Financial Performance
The City accounts for its water activities in a number of separate funds. These
include:
• Fund 401 -Fund 401 is the Operating Fund for the City's water utility. Revenue
sources for this fund are water sales, inspection/approval fees, interfund revenues,·
investment interest, Skyway payment, and miscellaneous revenues. Operation
and Maintenance (O&M) expenses, debt service for Public Works Trust Fund
(PWTF) loans, taxes, and transfers to the Construction Fund are paid from Fund
401.
II Fund 421 -Fund 421 is the Construction Fund for the water utility. Funds
accumulated in Fund 421 include transfers from the Operating Fund, interest,
system development charges, proceeds from revenue bonds, proceeds from PWTF
loans, and special assessment district revenues.
• Fund 451 -Fund 451 is the Bond Fund for the water utility. This fund's
revenues are typically transfers from the Operating Fund, which are used to pay
for the water portion of debt service on the City's revenue bonds.
• Fund 461 -Fund 461 is the Bond Reserve Fund for the City'S water, sewer, and
stormwater utilities. Accumulation of a bond reserve is required by the
ordinances that authorized the issuance of the City's water, sewer and stormwater
revenue bonds. As of December 31,2003, there was $1,596,127 reserved for the
water utility in Fund 461.
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Table 11-1 shows sources and uses of funds for the combined Operating Fund (Fund
401) and the Bond Fund (Fund 451) from 2000 to 2003. Uses of funds are greater in
2001-2003 due to large transfers to the Construction Fund (Fund 421) and a transfer to
the newly created Bond Reserve Fund (Fund 461).
Table 11·1
Historical Results of the Operating and Bonq Funds (Funds 401 and 451)1
2000 2001 2002 2003 Notes
Sources of Funds
Operating Revenues $7,894,034 $7,850;112 $7,979,224 $8,583,394
Inspection/Approval Fees 75,693 64,967 52,348 33,901
Revenue Bond Proceeds 0 0 1,314,460 0
Interfund Revenues 311,649 309,867 247,575 281,785
Investment Interest 239,427 173,802 55,160 55,270
Skyway Water and .Sewer District Payment 37,874 37,874 37,874 37,874
Miscellaneous Revenues 87,694 69,137 80,310 96,299
Other Financing Source 4,490 0 0 0
Total Sources of Funding $8,650,861 $8,505,759 $9,766,951 $9,088,523
Uses of Funds
Operations $1,599,031 $1,627,618 $1,654,578 $1,669,280
Administration 98,600 94,809 93,298 95,476
Maintenance 2,512,894 2,584,488 2,617,118 2,753,526
Inventory Purchased 183,470 204,507 241,984 283,249
Debt Service (PWTF) 298,745 180,608 58,194 83,016
Other Debt Service Costs 851 16,026 113,490 751
Debt Service (Bonds) 1,784,120 1}87,675 3,032,569 2,118,013
Taxes 872,143 817,957 793,153 893,544
Transfer to Construction Fund (Fund 421) 99,807 1,063,158 1,392,000 1,000,008
Transfer to 215 for LTGO 77,650 77,650 77,700 0
Finance Bad Debt Expense 1,206 183 0 0
Total Uses of Funds $7,528,517 $8,454,679 $10,074,084 $8,896,863
Sources less Uses $1,122,344 $51,080 ($307,133) $191,660
1. Source: City-provided Statement of Revenues, Expenses & Fund Balance for Funds 401 and 451.
2. Operating revenues include rate revenues plus water installation fees from Fund 401 and rate revenues recorded in Fund 451.
3. Interfund revenues are soft-capital transfers for labor & benefits of City employees working on the Water Capital Improvement Program
(CIP). Minor amounts are transferred from Street Maintenance and Surface Water Maintenance.
4. Miscellaneous revenues include rental fees paid by communications companies for leasing antenna space in reservoir sites.
5. Inventory purchased includes pipes, asphalt and other materials needed for maintenance work.
6. Transfer to Construction Fund (Fund 421) for annual CIP expenditures ..
7. Transfer to General Govemmental Miscellaneous Debt Service (Fund 215) for the final payment on debt service related to a golf course.
8. The negative balance is attributed to a one-time refunding of debt in 2002. The cumulative balance from operations in 2000-2003 is
$1,057,951.
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The majority of operating revenues are from water sales. Uses of funds include O&M
expenditures, debt service, taxes, and transfer to other funds. As of December 31,
2003, the Operating Fund reserve was $519,733.
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11.2 Available Funding Sources
11.2.1 Federal, State, and County Sources
Federal, state, and county programs identified as potential funding sources for capital
improvements are summarized in the subsections that follow. The following
paragraphs are intended as a general description of potentially available funding
sources. A specific projection of funding sources for the Capital Improvement
Program described in Chapter 10 follows this general discussion.
Public Works Trust Fund
The Public Works Trust Fund is a low-interest revolving loan fund that is administered
by the Washington State Public Works Board. The PWTF program offers four
separate loan programs, as described below. Additional information f?r all PWTF
loans is available from the Public Works Board's Web site, www.pwb.wa.gov.
• PWTF Construction Loan. The PWTF construction loan is the most commonly
used of the four PWTF loan programs. Eligible projects include repair,
replacement, rehabilitation, reconstruction, or improvement of eligible public
works systems to meet current standards for existing users. With recent revisions
to the program, growth-related projects consistent with 20-year projected needs
are now eligible.
PWTF construction loans are currently available at interest rates of 0.5 percent, 1
percent, and 2 percent, with the lower interest rates given to applicants who pay a
larger share of the total project costs. The loan applicant must pay a minimum of
5 percent toward the proj ect cost to qualify for a 2 percent loan, 10 percent for a 1
percent loan, and 15 percent for a 0.5 percent loan. The useful life of the project
determines the loan term, up to a maximum of 20 years.
Applications are accepted on an annual basis in May of each year. A total of
$10 million is available per jurisdiction per biennium. All projects require
legislative approval, and if a loan is awarded, the loan agreement is typically
executed in the year following the application.
• PWTF Preconstruction Loan. A PWTF preconstruction loan covers expenses
related to preliminary engineering, design engineering, bid document preparation,
right-of-way acquisition, and environmental studies. Eligible project types,
interest rates, and local match requirements are the same for a PWTF
preconstruction loan as for a PWTF construction loan. The loan term is a
maximum of five years, which can be extended up to 20 years with proof of
construction funding. Applications are accepted on an open cycle subject to
availability of funds.
• PWTF Planning Loan. This loan can provide up to $50,000 toward project
activities including environmental studies and updates to existing capital facilities
plans. Loans are currently offered at a 0 percent interest rate and no local match
is required. The application cycle is ongoing subj ect to availability of funds.
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• PWTF Emergency Loan. A PWTF emergency loan can provide up to $500,000,
currently repayable at an interest rate of 4 percent. The useful life of the project
detennines the loan term, up to a maximum of 20 years. Applications are
accepted on an open cycle subject to availability of funds.
The City has obtained a PWTF construction loan totaling $5,150,000 for the
Maplewood Water Quality Improvement and Treatment Facility. The City is currently
projecting that it will receive half of the proceeds in 2004, and the remaining proceeds
in 2005.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) was established in 1996 and is
jointly managed by the Washington State Department of Health and the Public Works
Board. Eligible activities include: (1) addressing existing water system problems that
may result in non-compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) standards, (2)
replacing aging infrastructure and/or property acquisition needed to maintain
compliance with the SDW A, (3) providing reservoirs, distribution of finished water, or
clearwells that are part of a treatment process, and (4) planning and design costs
directly related to DWSRF eligible projects.
Currently, DWSRF loans are available at interest rates ranging from 0.5 percent to 1.5
percent, and a local match is not required. The useful life of the project determines the
loan term, up to a maximum of 20 years. Loan applications are accepted annually,
generally in the. early summer. Additional information is available at
www.pwb.wa.gov.
Community Economic Revitalization Board
Managed by the state Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development,
this program provides grants and loans to fund public facilities that -result in specific
private sector development. Eligible projects include water, wastewater, flood
management, planning, solid/hazardous waste, and transportation. Additional
information is available at www.cted.wa.gov.
Community Development Block Grant Program
King County annually receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Renton is a political subdivision of the county and is eligible to receive CDBG funds.
To be eligible for CDBG funds a project must meet one of three national objectives:
1. Activities benefiting low-and moderate-income persons
2. Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight
3. Activities designed to meet community development needs having a
particular urgency
It is sometimes possible to receive a limited amount of grant funding for water utility
infrastructure if the benefits to low-and moderate-income residents can be established.
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Additional information on CDBG funds is available at www.metrokc.gov/dchs/csd/
HousingIBlockGrant.htm.
Department of Ecology
A limited amount of funding for the development of groundwater and wellhead
protection programs is available from the Washington State Department of Ecology
(Ecology), which sponsors three grant and loan programs: (1) the Centennial Clean
Water Fund, (2) Federal 319 Programs, and (3) State Revolving Fund Loans.
Applications are accepted on an annual basis between January and early March. More
information is available from Ecology's Web site, www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/
wg/links/funding.html.
11.2.2 Water Utility Revenue Sources
System Development Charges
Annual revenues from system development charges are estimated at $470,000 per
year. The estimate of $470,000 per year in revenues is based on an average of
historical system development charges. It is important to note that this level of
revenues reflects a growth rate lower than that projected in this Plan, providing a
conservative financial planning basis.
Interest Income
The City earns interest on reserves in its various funds. Interest income is typically
applied toward capital expenditures.
Special Assessment District
The City has used special assessment districts in the past to fund infrastructure that
benefits localized areas.
Capital Reserves
The City maintains a separate Construction Fund (421 Fund) dedicated to water utility
capital expenses. At the beginning of 2004, the Construction Fund reserves were
$1,150,700.
Rates and Rate Funding
Each year the City transfers funds from the Operating Fund to the Construction Fund.
The amount of this transfer is set so that capital improvements are funded from a
combination of sources, including rate revenue, other water system revenues, and debt.
The minimum transfer amount is estimated at $700,000 in FY 2005 and for financial
planning purposes is escalated by 2.5% per year thereafter. If the Operating Fund
reserves are greater than the minimum transfer amount, an additional amount may be
transferred.
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Revenue Bonds
In the past, the City has issued revenue bonds to fund part of its utility Capital
Improvement Program. In this analysis, it is assumed that bonds will be issued every
other year, based on the schedule shown in Table 11-2. It is further assumed that
bonds would be issued with a 20-year repayment schedule, and with interest rates
ranging from 5 percent to 7 percent.
Table 11~2
Projected Water Utility Revenue Bond Issuances
Year Issue Amount
2004 $5,600,000
2006 $2,500,000
2008 $5,100,000
2010 $4,900,000
2012 $4,900,000
2014 $5,400,000
Debt service schedules for current revenue bonds, current PWTF loans, projected
revenue bonds, and projected PWTF loans can be found in Appendix Q.
11.3 Water Utility Financial Plan
11.3.1 Key Assumptions
The financial plan is based on City-provided budget assumptions for 2004 and a
number of assumptions for 2005 and beyond. The assumptions include the following
annual escalation factors for inflation:
• General inflation rate: 2.3 percent
• Supplies: 2.3 percent
• Labor: 4.0 percent
• Capital improvements: 3.0 percent
Table 11-3 summarizes the key assumptions used in the financial plan. Annual
growth rates in customer accounts are projected to be 1.9 percent for 2005, 1.3 percent
until 2009, and 1.4 percent from 2010 through 2015. Annual growth in water
consumption is projected to be 2.4 percent for 2005, 1.6 percent until 2009, and 1.8
percent from 2010 through 2015. Projected growth rates in customer accounts and
water consumption were developed to match the growth projections contained in
Chapter 4 of this Water System Plan. The consumption projections are based on the
assumption that the City will implement the conservation measures described in
Chapters 4 and 5 of this plan. Annual projections of customers and consumption can
be found in Appendix Q.
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Table 11·3
Summary of Key Assumptions
FY 2006· FY 2010·
FY2005 FY 2009 FY 2015
Average Annual Growth Rates
Customer Growth
Single-Family 1.6% 0.9% 0.9%
Seniors 1.6% 0.9% 0.9%
Multifamily 3.6% 3.6% 3.6%
Commercial 2.3% 2.3% 2.3%
Industrial 2.3% 2.3% 2.3%
Wholesale 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Private Fire 2.3% 2.3% 2.3%
Total System 1.9% 1.3% 1.4%
Consumption Growth
Single-Family 0.6% 0.4% 0.5%
Seniors 0.6% 0.4% 0.5%
Multifamily 1.6% 3.1% 3.2%
Commercial 4.6% 1.8% 1.9%
Industrial 4.6% 1.8% 1.9%
Wholesale 1.0% 1.0% 0.9%
Private Fire 4.6% 1.8% 1.9%
Total System 2.4% 1.6% 1.8%
Escalation Factors
Other Revenues 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Labor 5.7% 4.0% 4.0%
Benefits 11.0% 9.8% 9.0%
Supplies 2.3% 2.3% 2.3%
Other Operational Expenses 0.0% 1.0% 1.0%
Transfers 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
Other (Inflation Rate) 2.3% 2.3% 2.3%
CIP Inflation Factor 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
11.3.2 Projected O&M Expenses
Projected operation and maintenance (O&M) expenses for 2005 through 2015 are
based on budgeted 2004 expenses provided by the City, and have been increased at the
appropriate escalation rate as shown in Table 11-3. The projected average annual
increase for all O&M expenses from 2005 through 2015 is 3.99 percent. The
Maplewood Treatment Facility is projected to begin operating in 2006, and expenses
for chemicals are estimated at $8,762 in 2006, with subsequent annual escalation for
inflation.
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11.3.3 Projected Capital Expenditures
The City's six-year water system Capital hnprovement Program (CIP), shown in
Table 10-1 in Chapter 10 of· this Water System Plan, contains projected capital
expenditures from 2005 through 2010. Projected CIP expenditures from 2005 through
2010 are $22,786,028, which includes annual inflation of 3 percent. CIP expenditures
for 2011 through 2015 are projected to be $3,000,000 per year in 2004 dollars.
11.3.4 ·Projected Operating and Bond Fund Results
Table r 1-4 summarizes the sources and uses of funds for the combined Operating
Fund and Bond Fund. Water rate revenues will continue to provide the majority of
Operating Fund revenues. Water rate increases were projected to be required in order
to fund the projected operating and capital expenditures, to meet the debt service
coverage ratio target, and to meet the operating reserve level target. The official
statements for the City's revenue bonds require that the debt service coverage ratio
exceed 1.25. The Water Utility has established a minimum target of Operating Fund
reserves equal to 14.0 percent of the annual total ofO&M expenses, taxes, PWTF debt
service, and transfers to the Bond Reserve Fund.
The projected water rates set in this financial plan are based on the assumptions
described above. In particular, the projected rate of water system growth is a key
assumption that affects the outcome of these financial projections. If actual growth
rates are less than what is projected in Chapter 4 of this plan, water utility revenues
will decrease due to reduced system development charge revenues and reduced water
rate revenues from new customers. This may affect the ability of the City to complete
the capital improvements as sqheduled in this Water System Plan, or it may require
water rate increases greater than those projected in this Water System Plan.
11.3.5 Projected Construction Fund Results
The primary sources of funds. for capital improvements will continue to be a
combination· of Operating Fund revenues, system development charges, and debt
proceeds which are repaid by water rate revenues. Table 11-5 summarizes the sources
and uses of funds for the Construction Fund.
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Table 11-4
Projected Sources and Uses of Funds for the Operating and Bond Funds
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Fund (401) and Bond Fund (451)
Beginning of Year Balance $2,293,035 $2,442,546 $2,346,600 $2,693,860 $2,801,596 $3,190,087 $2,786,656 $2,985,625 $2,398,611 $2,514,374 $2,031,267
Sources of Funds
Revenue at Present Rates $8,718,048 $8,849,793 $8,923,281 $9,068,079 $9,216,130 $9,367,518 $9,522,334 $9,692,494 $9,866,683 $10,045,011 $10,227,590
Future Revenues Irom Rate Adjustments 207,490 426,263 652,406 894,592 1,150,181 1,419,845 1,704,293 2,006,716 2,042,780 2,079,701 2,117,501
Investment Income 42,190 86,023 134,464 144,634 155,421 162,002 165,740 166,511 166,034 160,770 144,273
Other Revenues 622,829 624,829 626,875 628,968 631,109 633,300 635,540 637,833 602,304 604,703 607,157
Total Sources of Funds $9,590,557 $9,986,907 $10,337,026 $10,736,272 $11,152,841 $11,582,664 $12,027,907 $12,503,554 $12,677,801 $12,890,184 $13,096,522
Uses of Funds
Operating Expenditures $6,315,878 $6,578,380 $6,833,406 $7,103,925 $7,388,255 $7,687,257 $8,001,849 $8,334,478 $8,653,726 $8,990,001 $9,344,430
Debl Service 2,025,167 2,377,678 2,423,790 2,552,224 2,609,439 3,060,887 3,024,761 3,495,883 3,068,653 3,507,886 3,506,459
T ransler to Bond Reserve Fund 0 110,696 0 222,968 0 453,662 0 439,426 0 16,432 787
T ransler to Construction Fund 1,100,000 1,016,100 732,570 749,419 766,656 784,289 802,328 820,781 839,659 858,971 878,728
Total Uses of Funds $9,441,045 $10,082,853 $9,989,766 $10,628,536 $10,764,351 $11,986,095 $11,828,938 $13,090,568 $12,562,038 $13,373,291 $13,730,404
End of Year Balance $2,442,546 $2,346,600 $2,693,860 $2,801,596 $3,190,087 $2,786,656 $2,985,625 $2,398,611 $2,514,374 $2,031,267 $1,397,384
Rate Increase 2.38% 2.38% 2.38% 2.38% 2.38% 2.38% 2.38% 2.38%
Debt Service Coverage Ratio (Requirement = 1.25) 2.01 2.03 2.02 1.96 1.97 1.67 1.75 1.52 1.71 1.43 1.38
% of Expenses in Reserve (Minimum = 14%) 37.8% 33.0% 37.1% 36.1% 40.8% 32.5% 35.5% 26.1% 27.7% 21.6% 14.3%
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Table 11·5
Sources and Uses of Funds for the Construction Fund
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Construction Fund (421)
Beginning of Year Balance $1,729,875 $2,985,760 $2,702,148 $352,657 $3,361,962 $20,652 $2,435,769 $83,612 $2,541,321 $2,279 $2,769,665
Sources of Funds
Transfer from Operating Fund $1,100,000 $1,016,100 $732,570 $749,419 $766,656 $784,289 $802,328 $820,781 $839,659 $858,971 $878,728
Interest Earnings 31,385 75,587 60,792 73,923 67,316 48,884 50,137 52,237 50,619 55,163 55,845
System Developmenl Charges 470,000 470,000 470,000 470,000 470,000 470,000 470,000 470,000 470,000 470,000 470,000
New Revenue Bonds 0 2,500,000 0 5,100,000 0 4,900,000 0 4,900,000 0 5,400,000 0
Maplewood PWTF Loan 2,575,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Special Assessment District 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Total Sources of Funds $4,191,385 $4,076,687 $1,278,362 $6,408,342 $1,318,972 $6,218,173 $1.337,465 $6,258,019 $1,375,278 $6.199,135 $1,419,573
Total Uses of Funds $2,935,500 $4,360,299 . $3,627,854 $3,399,037 $4,660,282 $3,803,057 $3,689,622 $3,800,310 $3,914,320 $4,031,749 $4,152,702
End of Year Balance $2,985,760 $2,702,148 $352,657 $3,361,962 $20,652 $2,435,769 $83,612 $2,541,321 $2,279 $2,769,665 $36,536
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11.3.6 Water Rates
Existing Rate Schedule
In 1994 the City implemented an inverted block rate structure for single-family
residences and duplexes. The City implemented a 3 percent rate increase in 2004.
Prior to the 2004 rate increase, the City's last rate increase was in 1996.
The two-tiered inverted block rate structure has a higher rate for consumption
exceeding 1,000 cubic feet per month. The first 1,000 cubic feet per month is billed at
$1.81 per 100 cubic feet. Consumption greater than 1,000 cubic feet per month is
billed at $1.94 per 100 cubic feet. All other customers are billed at $1.81 per 100
cubic feet. The current rate structure is summarized in Table 11-6.
Table 11·6
Current City of Renton Water Rate Schedule
Meter Size Monthly Meter Charge
%"
1"
112"
2"
3"
4"
5"
6"
8"
12"
Fire Protection Meters
Base Charge
$10.82
$13.54
$17.36
$30.33
$89.82
$129.83
$194.77
$270.53
$389.55
$541.06
$3.40/meter inch
Usage Charge $/ccf
Customer Type
Single-Family Residences and Duplexes
All Other Customers
o . 10 ccf/month over 10 ccf/month
$1.81 $1.94
$1.81 $1.81
Note: The rate schedule shown in this table applies to customers inside the city limits.
A 50% rate surcharge is applied to customers outside the city limits.
The City'S inverted block rate structure for single-family residences and duplexes is
considered to be a rate structure that promotes conservation. The City regularly
conducts water rate studies and in its next water rate study will evaluate, in
conjunction with other rate-making goals, whether the conservation focus of its rate
structure should be enhanced.
Renton_Ch!! Financial Program doc 10/4/04 R. W. Beck 11-11
Chapter 11
Projected Rate Increases
As shown in Table 11-4, annual 2.38 percent rate increases are projected from 2005
through 2012, and further rate increases from 2013 though 2015 are not anticipated.
For the purposes of this Water System Plan, projected rate increases are specified as
across-the-board percentage increases applicable to all customers. This financial ,
analysis does not include a cost-of-service analysis, which would be used to define
how rate increases are to be spread among the City's water utility customers. The City
periodically conducts cost-of-service analyses.
For financial planning purposes, Figure 11-1 shows a projected typical single-family
residential monthly water bill. The projected monthly water bill is based on a
customer with a 3/4-inch water meter and consumption of7.50 ccfper month.
$30.00
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$28.00
$27.00
$25.00 /' ~ Projected Rate Increases: I
2005·2012: 2.38% per year
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$24.00
$23.00
$22.00
$21.00
$20.00
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Figure 11·1: Projected Single·Family Residential Monthly Water Rates for 2004 • 2015
(assuming %·inch meter, with 7.50 ccf of consumption per month)
11-12 R. W. Beck Renton_Chi I Financial Program.doc 10/4/04
FINANCIAL PROGRAM
11.3.7 Comparison with Other Utilities
Figure 11-2 provides a comparison of typical monthly residential water bills, based on
a %-inch meter and consumption of 7.50 ccf per month. As shown, four of the eight
utilities included in the comparison have seasonal rates that are higher in the summer
months. Renton's rates fall in the mid-range among the eight utilities shown.
Bellevue •••••••••••••••••••• $36.8
Tukwila-Summer ••••• ~ ••••••••••••• $a4.35
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Seattle -Summer .................. $29.68
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Coal Creek Utility District ••••• ~ •••••••••• $29.20
Tukwila-Winter ................ $28.13
Seattle -Winter •••••••••••••• $25.88
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Renton ••••• ~ ••••••• $24.40
CedarRiverW&SDistrict •••••••••••• $21.40
Soos Creek W&S District -Summer •••••••••••• $21.25
Soos Creek W&S District -Winter •••••••••• $19.13
Kent -Summer .......... $16.02
Kent -Winter ••••••• $12.72
$0 $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 $30
Figure 11-2: Single-Family Residential Monthly Water Rates for 2004
(assuming %-inch meter, with 7.50 ccf of consumption per month)
$35 $40
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Appendix K
BIBLIOGRAPHY
City of Renton Planning Documents and Studies
A Report on an Engineering Investigation of the Municipal Water System, City of Renton, Cornell, Howland,
Hayes & Merryfield, October 1965
Advance Planning Study Report Rezone. Valley Parkway SW. SW 27th St.. City of Renton, URS,January 1982
Analysis Report for the City of Renton Cedar River Valley Aquifer Test, City of Renton, RH2 Engineering,
1987
Black River Office Park. Final Environmental Impact Statement, City of Renton, R W. Thorpe and Associates,
April 1982
Boeing High Pressure Water Distribution System Analyses, RH2 Engineering, P.S., August 1989
Boeing Renton Comprehensive Plan Amendment Draft EIS, City of Renton, May 2003
City of Renton 2004 Annual Budget, Renton Municipal Budget, December 2003
City of Renton Comprehensive Plan. 1995 (adopted) and 2004 (draft)
Citv of Renton Comprehensive Rate Study: Water. Wastewater. and Surface \Vater Utilities. Final Report,
Economic and Engineering Services, Inc., January 1994
City of Renton Conceptual Reuse Plan, RH2 Engineering, P.S., 1993
Citv of Renton Drinking Water Quality Study, Economic and Engineering Services, Inc., June 1992
City of Renton Emergency Power System Study for City Water System, Casne Engineering, Inc, de Montigny
Engineering, PEl Consultants, Inc, February 1988
City of Renton Emergency Response Plan, ABS Consulting, 2004
Citv of Renton Lead and Copper Rule Corrosion Control Recommendation Report, Economic and
Engineering Services, Inc., January 1995
City of Renton Sewer Service to the Aquifer Protection Area Final Draft, City of Renton, RH2 Engineering,
1994
City of Renton Water System Plan, RH2 Engineering/City of Renton, 1998
Citv of Renton Water Conservation Plan, 1990
Citv of Renton Water Shortage Response Plan, RH2 Engineering, P.S., September 1989
Citv of Renton Water System Emergencv Response Plan, RH2 Engineering, Inc, August 1993
Data Report for the City of Renton Cedar River Valley Aquifer Test, City of Renton, RH2 Engineering, 1987
Downtown Renton Revitalization Plan, City of Renton, Downtown Renton Association,. Beckwith
Consulting Group, 1993
Earlington Park -Draft Environmental Impact Statement. City of Renton, R. W. Thorpe & Associates, July 1980
East Renton Interceptor. Final EIS, City of Renton, RH2 Engineering, 1992
Enginee~g Report for Corrosion Control Treatment Facilities, City of Renton, Economic and Engineering
Services, Inc., December 1995
ERADCO Planned Unit Development. Draft Environmental Impact Statement, City of Renton, R. W. Thorpe
and Associates, January 1981
Final Hydrogeologic Rq?ort Maplewood Production Wells PW-ll and PW-17, City of Renton, Pacific
Groundwater Group, 1990
Final Sole Source Aquifer Petition for the Cedar River Aquifer, Renton, Washington, CH2M Hill Northwest,
Inc., November 1988
Highland Village. Draft Environmental Impact Statement, City of Renton, Triad Associates, Inc. ,June 1982
Hydrogeologic Report for Protection Wells Nos. 10 and 12, City of Renton, RH2 Engineering, 1994
Lake Terrace Multi-Family Rezone. Expanded Environmental Checklist, City of Renton, R. W. Thorpe &
Associates, July 1980
Long Range Water Supply Planning for the City of Renton, RH2 Engineering, P.S., 1992
Maplewood Pilot Testing Report, Kennedy / Jenks Consultants, August 2001
Maplewood Treatment Improvements Project -Project Report, Economic and Engineering Services, Inc.,
January 2002
Monitoring Well Installation Project Report, City of Renton, RH2 Engineering and Pacific Groundwater
Group, 1993
Pre design Report for Production Wells No. 10 and 12, City of Renton, RH2 Engineering, 1993
Port of Quendall Preliminary Plan. Draft Environmental Impact Statement, City of Renton, CH2M Hill,
September 1981
Port Qu~ndall Preliminary Plan. Final Environmental Impact Statement, City of Renton, CH2M Hill, February
1982
Renton Groundwater Model: Design. Development. and Calibration. Final Draft Report, Pacific
Groundwater Group, January 1994.
Renton Heating Oil Tank Study, City of Renton, SCS Engineers, 1994
Results of Monitoring Well Installation and Pumping Test, City of Renton, CH2M Hill, 1989
Sole Source Aquifer Petition for the Cedar River Aquifer, City of Renton, CH2M Hill, 1988
Summary of Groundwater Modeling Efforts in Support of Renton Aquifer Management, RH2 Engineering,
P.S., Pacific Groundwater Group, 1989
The Renton Highlands -An Urban Design Study, CNA Architecture, 1999
Wellfield Monitoring Studv, City of Renton, CH2M Hill, 1988
Well field Protection Study, City of Renton, CH2M Hill, 1984
Gtyof&r.ton &.mon Date: (Octow 7, 20(4)
Appendix K • Bibiiograpby.doc
2
Studies and Documents from Adjacent Utilities
Cedar River Water and Sewer District Water System Comprehensive Plan, Penhallegon Associates Consulting
Engineers, Inc., 2000
Cedar River Watershed Secondary Use Analysis, Seattle Water Department, December 1988
City of Kent Comprehensive Water System Plan, City of Kent Department of Public Works, 2002/2004
City of Tukwila Comprehensive Water Plan, Gray & Osborne, Inc., 1999
Coal Creek Water and Sewer District Comprehensive 2004 Comprehensive Plan -Water & Sewer Systems,
Penhallegon Associates Consulting Engineers, 2004.
King County Water District 90 Comprehensive Water System Plan, Hedges and Roth Engineering, Inc., 1998
Model Purveyor Contract Between City of Seattle and Wholesale 'Xrater Customers for the Supply of Water,
Kenneth Lowthian,July 1, 1980
Proposed Lower Cedar River Basin Plan and Nonpoint Pollution Action Plan, King County Surface Water
Management Division, 1996
Report: Covington Water District Water Supply Options from City of Renton, RH2 Engineering, P.S., June
1996
Seattle Comprehensive Regional Water Plan (Complan). Seattle Water Department, September 1993
Skyway Water and Sewer District Comprehensive Water System Plan, Penhallegon Associates Consulting
Engineers, Inc., 2004
Skyway Coordinated Water System Plan, King County Parks, Planning and Resources Department, November
1988
Soos Creek Water and Sewer District Water Comprehensive Plan, Hedges & Roth Engineering, Inc., 1996
(update currently in draft form, August 2004)
Documents from Other Agencies and Organizations
Addendum to the East King County Coordinated Water System Plan, East King County Regional Water
Association, August 1993
A Training Course in Water Utility Management, American Water Works Association, 1959
A WW A Seminar Proceedings Developing Water Rates, American Water Works Association, May 13, 1989
Cedar River Current and Future Conditions Report, King County Surface Water Management Division, 1993
Cedar-Sammamish Basin Instream Resources Protection Program, State of \V'ashington Department of
Ecology, August 1979
Conservation Planning Requirements: Guidelines and Requirements for Public Water Systems Regarding
Water Use Reporting. Demand Forecasting Methodology. and Conservation Programs, Washington State
Department of Health, March 1994
Cross Connection Control Manual; Accepted Procedure and Practice. Sixth Edition, December 1995
East King County Coordinated Water System Plan. Volume I -Regiomil Supplement, Economic and
Engineering Services, Inc., October 1989
CirY of Renton
Rttision Dale: (October 7, 2004)
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3
East King County Coordinated Water System Plan, Volume II -Appendices, Economic and Engineering
Services, Inc" October 1989
Group A Public Water Systems Waterworks Standards -Revised Draft, Washington State Department of
Health, April 1996 '
Metro Effluent Reuse Baseline Risk Assessment Volumes I. II. and III, Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle
(METRO), Parametrix, ,Inc., April 1993 '
Municipal Water Law: Interim Planning Guidance for Water System Plan/Small Water System Management
Program Approvals, Washington State Department of Health, March 2004
Operational Techniques for Distribution Systems, American Water Works Association, February 1980
State Board of Health Drinking Water Regulations, Washi?gton ~tate Department of Health
The 1994 King County Comprehensive Plan, King Couhty Department of Development and Environmental
Services, 1994
Water Reclamation and Reuse: A Feasibility Study for the King County Metropolitan Area, King County
Department of Natural' Resources, Water Pollution Control Division, Seattle Water Department, City of
Renton, ECONorthwest, Brown and Caldwell, Camp Dresser McKee, Herrera Environmental Consultants,
Pacific Rim Resources, December 1995 "
Water System Design Manual, Washington State Department of Health, August 2001
Water System Planning Handbook, Washington State Department of Health, April 1997
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CONSUMPTION
Singl~·Family: ...
1998
1999 ---_. __ .-... -------_._ ..... 2000
2001
2002
2003
Multif~~ily:
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
Commercial:
Jan Feb
Historical Water Consumption and Production (CCT)
Appendix M
Historical Water Consumption and Production (ccf)
March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Annual
Total
72,268 70,469 63,665 69,623 69,944 81,830 90,486 123,903 121,142 101,961 74,879 71,515 1,011,685 71,258 "13,401 '61,393 "'70,839 "73:16-9' . 83,451-8-3,793-'102~325---101]21-----10T645-----73.067---66:97~r-962,936-
--7(f578----·-i5,570-66: 74'1' -'-i5,807 .... -'62,258 i8:493---90:099117,117---107:479 --96,376 --71-,841---73,057-985,416
.----6(371" -78';685-"-'65,921 "'-(4)10 -'-65,138'--83;633---85:330 --95;34-8 ·--9T389-S9.103 -74}04--72,677 --930;509
---63,9-7"8---'--68,61-0' --67:499 -79,845 --65j58-----74:539--'--86,456 --109,506 ---11-5;899----11"2;675--65;450-74,421 984;636
---72;"125-·----79,409 --63;92-4'-63:239-' --66~73--89~98f-f68,o35" 14 7~5-40-' 1 ii:63'S --'f1-3-,40~r -77~828 --71T32-1,08'1;229
----_ ....... _-._ ..... -----41,202 63,924 .. 3?,~?§ ~Q,832 ___ ~§!~§5 ____ 74~8§Q ______ 4~_'_4.~4 ______ g~?I!L ___ ~1~1_55 ____ 88,~~_? ___ }~~Qg~ ___ §~!~4L ._~~~!94! __ 42,501 64,099 ... ~4,60?. 61,035 ....~J,Q3~ ..71,~_82. ._ .... _44A§ 1 __ !3.4~6?L ______ 5822§_3 ______ ~~_'_Q7?___ __ 4.5X1? _ _ __ n-,-~~L ___ !9_~,_~_~_~ ___
.... 41,~~8_ .... §2,170 .42,374 65,758 ... ~6,540 ' ..... 65...185 '. _4_~,§J3 __ 6~,_?Z? ___ .4§_'_?~~__ __ 6_~~_!~§.___A?,2.1 Z ______ §~,_~~ ___ 6~1~~~~ __
_ 41'!QO __ 67,38Q .}~,438 56,556 39,510 .. §§,~18 44!025_tltl,052 ... 4§,~~8 _____ §Z,??1 ___ 45.!69 _____ 6.12. 41__..!4~!1~_~ ___
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43,873 64,574 39,866 62,007 ····42,954 . 75,687 49;961 88;82056,374· '76-.-418-44,031"" -------69~468-jT3~31I-
... _ ..... _ .. _ .. ---... --_ ... _-_ .. _ .. _ ... __ .. _ .... __ ... --_._._--_ .. _._._._ .. _._------",---_. __ ._---_._-1998 58,128 75,782 50,423 72,895 60,170 83,197 68,447 128,818 88,106.124,192 59,713 57,339 927,210 1999 ........ 61,391 71,057·53,029 ···71;830-····59;414----88;79-8 --73,247 -11'1:33"1"--.... 75~625--"103:560 56,309-----67~447· . -89:,(038-
2000 51,880 ············64,788 47,661'72,391 44,830--71~655-57)H8---73:564-------65,370----yK840---54-,721-----66;5-82------746;440-
2001 50,724 .. "74,954' 45;32367,494 45,006 85:153· -51.431---79;56§--63~-20:f ---69,061----43~859--69)35----745,01"2"-
2002 '. --43,"84"4----62:085--45)5-3 -_. 63:963 40,990' --68,574-----50:65-8----Y9,239-'---61;503 ---68:044 ---48~879 65,275 698,747
---2003----------.---------44:974·---65:525----38~020-... '50,838-40,739' ---64:s6(f -48:044 ·-·-74)88---53~159---67:91-8------47, 17f' --67,618 -663;461
Industrial:
1998
1999
2000
2001
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-10,758 1 o,iii-----8,444---1'1:378---n~054---T7J0124~573--28:558 3{01Y-2i,151 12,007 8,685 208,098
'18,457 . ··· .. ··17,707 22,879 ---21)60--23}99---26,971----37-,194 -38:543---44;62Y-----40}S4 ··---20}00 19,795. 332;686-
18,347" -"·21,354--22:024---22:556-. -24:5ff --23}2T ---26)94' ·-3"2;855----'6-{093'----sD:9Yf '--1tU~13--W;701----339~j4f
'--20,375 .... -24:887 ····31 ,289"'-10)08 '--2f,738-' ----27,042 ---28:235 ----39:624' --20:600-'--29}99 -13':573 -24;849--'291 ;6"-19-
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--12;16f 1511'54--'13~376 13, f46'-2'6)43-' -' 23:081 ·-12~4891--3·6:03-1--17J5-i3" --'1-9~644 ---2f675-' --8"]84--'-213,943
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CONSUMPTION
Government:
Historical Water Consumption and Production (ccf)
Appendix M
Historical Water Consumption and Production (ccf)
March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Annual
. Total
-f99S--------------------------4;844-----4,552 ----4;597"--~ 4;99i-------8:-o4o---9:20T--T!{995------io~658 ---33-:30r--:16,803-------1 f:91T·---4,90-S ... -139;8-1-4·
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2000------··---7'}494;003 ··--6;864-......... ·6:624--s,658---7',94220,586· ---20;696----35,959----17~07f------9~324---------5:282--150~98
2001 7,061f 4,130 . 4,3254;590 6,237---f,86()-1S}73fs;S99-----29:sfo---11:fsif --11~-6f1-----4J9f----126,740-
2002 ·S;335 4,140 4,708--3-,385"4-,S47 . r143-18,8ff----21:85f -----32)88-----1-S~028----8:064---4,251---130-;852-
2003 ·····4,533----'(1-83 ··-·--4;osf ··---4:007"----S,S16-----aJjff-3T22T--34,45S--42~39S----14:954----9;962 ·-4,397---fS9,747
_1~r:!9.~~.~~_n __ ~ ____ . ___ ... ____ . __ . _____ . ______ . ____ . ______________ . _._. _______________ . ____ . ________________ .. _ .. _._ .. _. __ ._. ____ . __ ._ ... ___ . ____ ._ .. __ ...... _ .. __ ..... _. __ . ___ . ____ ._. __ .. _____ ... ______ .. ________ . _. _______ .... _ ... _ ... _ _. __ ..... _ ........ __ ... _ ... _._ .. ___ ._
1998 -NA -------.---~--.-.-"---""---------_ .. _---._._-_ .. _._-_."---_. -_ ... _", ,-------_._ .. _---_.-_.-._-.. _-, .. _-_._-1999 NA ----_.-._-.-.... __ ._-.---_ .... -_ ... -_ .... _. __ .-_.-.. _-------_._--_.-. __ ._-----_.-._-_._--. __ . __ .. ----_ .... _. ------_._-_._-------. --------------2000 881 2,549 852 2,569 3,927 19,748 33,744 76,946 58,345 47,562 9,210 2,354 258,687
··-2001"----·----------------{096'----~43-5-----{358·--··-1",861" .. -3:394" ·-24,907'-··-26:094"---65;92S--39,237 ----38,603--5]00 -~353 211j170-
. --.-.--.-----.................... -.--.•... " c-:::-· .--.-----.---..... -.. -.• -.-.--.----.-.---•. _.-.. -........... --... --.-... -._-----------.-----.--.--. --------------2002 646 3,656 356 1,754 2,604 12,746 27,761 83,827 51,906 60,702 13,963 12,165 272,086 .. -----_._------_.. . --_.-... _-----_ .. _-._--.. _-----._---_._-.-_._--_._.-•.. __ .. _-.-_._'-... _._-.... __ .--_._------_. __ ._-------_ .• _.--_. __ ._-------_._ .. --_._--_ .. __ .---_._--
2003 5,163 781 975 1,491 4,842 35,545 54,034 120,249 76,143 67,619 8,091 1,767 376,700
Wholesale: 1998-·· ---.. ------.--------7,003----6.065----5~S1-9-' ------6,40·5-·---7-;64·4-----7~23":3" ----7J"7"6-· ·--13,01-5'· --10:404-··-9]32" --6,130 -7A41---94,461-
--.. -.------.. _----_ .. _ .. ---_._._----------_.-.... _.-----_ .. __ ._---_. _ .. -----_._ .. ,_ ...... _-.. _---------------_._ .. _--_._--_ .. _,._._ ... _._----.. _-_._---_ .. _._-----_._---._. -----... _._----~-•. -.. -.--.-1999 9,366 7,280 7,131 6,850 8,424 7,588 10,154 9,874 8,970 9,953 7,202 8,487 101,279
---2000---------·-·--.---8:144------8;232-·-·--5-:844· ---8~529-----·(502· --"7,810----·'·· {iS6' -'H,246-~-1I055----7,380---7~963-7,369--102;"330-
_ ...... __ ._-_. __ . __ ... _--_ .. --.----_... .:-.. -...... --.. -... _.-._._-_._ .. _'._' .. --_ •. _ ..• __ . __ . -_ .•. _--_ ... --------_.-::.-;:--.. _--_ ... -•.. __ .. -------._ .. _._ .... _ .•. _------..•. -._ .. --------._-----------
2001 7,151 6,249 6,214 5,614 6,044 8,063 6,676 8,659 9,561 6,370 6,927 5,835 83,363 ........ .. -.-.. ·························1 ... . ......................... -.......•. -.... -.. --.--... -............................. -........ -...... -.......... -.-... -.-...... ---.--................... -... -...... -.-.-.-.-. -.-----•.• --.•... -... --... -.-.... --... --.--.-.--.. -._-.. --.---------... -. -----.. --.. -------.------
2002 7,281 5,940 5,501 6,085 6,180 7,325 7,537 9,590 10,311 11,400 2,307 5,917 85,374 ...... -.. . ....... _ ...... _.. . ....... _......... . ......... _.--._---. -._. -._ ... __ ........ __ .--_._._.-._.-... .--_. __ ._--_ .. _ .... _. __ ._---_ .. _----_.----_ .. -.--_. __ ._.------_._-_.-----------------.-.----~-. _._--_._----
2003 5,329 5,260 9,126 5,428 5,888 7,244 8,940 11,228 10,137 7,056 6,298 5,326 87,260
1 Prior to 2000, the City's billing software recorded irrigation consumption within other customer classes.
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Interties 2:
1998
1999
Jan Feb
Historical Water Consumption and Production (C\,I}
Appendix M
Historical Water Consumption and Production (ccf)
March April May June July Aug Sept
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Total Historical Consumption3: 1998 .--------------. -194:203--23b~664--1(8)74---"226:T2S--199,217 -274,028 . -i5(Y:695---409:233----331~13i--368,57T--i03:7ff ---iT 4li9 -3,070,3 fs-
1999-269,549 ---237, 786 184;667237:293213,35i288;419-26f986365}19316;081 353,345--21(993 ... -242,266 3;126,461
2000 202;1'77 238,666192,246·254,234 -189;227274,554 287,516 -401)01-386~56-0-----364:336----2To~489-----i39~304--3;2"40;998
2001 ·····192,485260,89i22f,290-230,4M---18f322 -363~576---258;564--374,122--300)1-8---310)41 -2oT60f -240:95-3--3,082,"675-
2052-----1"86-,308--225;5-§f--185;685 238:680---1if1;699---26-5;292262)75 -406;91-if 354;223--356;885 ---213.191247;3673,124,812"-
2003 188,161234;886 169,485200,156188,155 304,702 312,665513;176383,602 "367:146 -215:b57228~932 J;3()6,123
PRODUCTION
Well Production:
1998
1999
2000
.-~----. ',,,---~ ... -2001
2002
2003
1---255,744--·233:928-25-8~637---2-55~240 296,077 314,517 415,359 452,580 382,140 286,315 260,022 275,768 3,686,328
-265,649 242;153 268,881-272;543--298}1-3 350~143--389:805378.880-361:923----286,540 ---257,704 . -251,710--3,624,146
----··-···-254~664·-239:800-266,64;r -260]70 --28S:399---332Joa--426,"9-04--·-44~982--334,449-----293,005 -25-1-;-335-T5f434 -·-3,648,793-
-?~,225--·-25~,59f-2j9:$~6--26?;630-.·?$O,031 --315~33ii-3$4:6io·j?$:§[5-·.-394J"9r ---25?~8~r :~~?~)~!$I· --~-~~:6F1--);4~I16::[
240,346 21 ~,011 ?4?,~~7 24Q,554 .??4J~_? 352!?? 4 4t?,~g8_ .. 4~6~1?7 __ }49,1_~L __ ?~?~~W ___ ?~4L1~_?. _____ ?4?J±~ ____ ~,§.~~~_~~_
240,740 209,178 232,800 230,842 281,381 410,531 501,530 471,310 356,471 272,443 242,292 250,030 3,699,549
2 The City has emergency interties with Kent. Seattle, and Tukwila. The water supplied through an intertie in 2001·2003 was through the intertie with Kent.
3 Includes retail and wholesale water sales. Does not include non-revenue water.
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Year
Purchased From
Seattle4:
Jan Feb
Historical Water Consumption and Production (ccf)
Appendix M
Historical Water Consumption and Production (ccf)
March April May June Ju~ Aug Sept .. Oct Nov Dec
Annual
Total
.1998--... --.-··--. -··-~IIoo·····-·100· ·-'·_'--0 "12:799" -····-···-0-_··_-·--0· ---····0-'-~=~_Q =_}.~gQ "" . __ "JQQ.. __ Q_ =I~!9QQ.
1999 8.124 10.936 8,709 9.587 8,473 13.906 10.577 14.842 11.321 9.868 11.200 8.222 125,765
.?QQQ:~ .. _ .. _ __.._~:~ .. _~:=!]~f :~ ___ "[§~I :_. __ ~tl~QQ= _=.~:]~~§-f ===z,Qir =:=~;~I:=J:f~{ =!~JIQ= =-1·Q~~8-··--·" 9!.3f5:~. =t""j~_r ---1".2iQ=·-1}i~8oj=
2001 """"_~ .. ~Q? 7,47~ ._..?",178 """].~~}. """""."" 8.950 "._"~ .. ~"~? _J.QA~~ __ ~,~?1 ._._.~,}~)._." __ 8!~!.. " __ .l!~~L _. ___ !!,~Q~_"._~Q.~.t~~ __
2002 .. _7!!Z~ ".}.J?3 .... §,403 """!.Q!~_ """""."4!~O~ ~AO~.4I~87§A~9 " .. ".".§,~!?._ .. _M~L""._.4A~!._4!.Q~9._._."_~~LO!~ 2003 5.222 4,434 4.212 4.160 5.586 5.396 6.903 6.552 6.160 4,458 4.958 4.273 62,314
Total Historical Production:
1998 ..... . 258.844 234.028 258,637 267.940296.077 .. 314.517 415.359 452.580382.140 290.215. 260.122275.7683,706,228
.. -1999-·" -.... ... . .... 273.773""253:089 ·277:·590-· ·282:"1·3-0·--3-06.686· -3·64:04·9·400:382" ·-393~722---3-73-.24·,r--·296~408--"268:·904-·-·'259:932· "3:i49;9-1"1"-
2000"-----·-·-·--·-·--262:332·-249~454--267;244"" 2"69~32:f-296,320-341·;365-440;45S--4"6;f412 --345.077-302.320258.592 ---264. 70"4-3~j60,600-·
2001 .... 26~!$?7... i66;Q6~: ·-2~§.!~~{" ··"2iQ.~73··~:?:~~~~~I-I?4:?~i~~~~105·j~~:Q?~:~ ·:".~I~;4$f ~-·?§I;~~$~:·:=?~QI4~f:~=~~;I~I ::~,"~~~;o~r:
2002 247.524 225.134 252.090 247.629 279,704 357.683 417.895 442.647 354.503 288.571 238.613 246.235 3,598,230 -2003---·--··----245.96"2" -21 f6T2 "-2ft :012 ·235.002" -2sf§6?"--41SJ27-· 508,433-· -ti"77~86f -"-362.63f -276.90T -24 7.250--254]63--3~761:8s3"-
Non-Revenue5:
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002 -_ .. -----------------------_ ... -2003
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__ .~_4L§4L . __ ...l!~§i_~!~§~ ___ jJ ,815 __ ~§.!.~~Q.. ... 4Q.48~ .1~4.66.i_._j3.34L _.-.?_~09 ____ ~ _56.38~_ . __ . ..Q1239 _ ~§,913_ ..
." __ .64.~14.._J.!5,.~Q3 __._.~,.~~~ ____ . .44.~~L ._.~~!~2~ .... J~'§~Q_ .J~Jd!!~_ "_l~&Qt ___ .!5ZJ~~ . __ N_~ ___ g!!1L _._g.§§§_" ___ 6.23,450
60.1~5 .1Q'?~~ ..... '?'§!OQ~ .J5.Q~~JO?!Q~~ ... ~.~&1J 1 .. 5?.~~~ .~J.?J1 ............... N~" ... ___ .. I'JA ...... 4~!1Q~..._.?~AQQ""._~~~&Q~ ..
._._ ?1Q.4?_._. __ !5,.1§~._ ... .65.§14._ ._ ... 4Q.1§!!_JJ 1!§!5~. __ "_?Q!§!5.§ ..... 11~L~4.L .... J_4!~Q4 .. _.. _1J.J38 .. ". _____ NA _ ._._~~!1~L ___ 8.!.~~!L __ ~~_~t~~t
61.216 NA 66,405 8.949 98.005 92.391 155.520 35.731 280 NA 24.822 NA 473,418 ·-··"5·7:;13"01-· ----··NA ····-67;52T --:f(S46--"98,812""111;2"25 " 195.7t3S·---NA·----N.i\ --NA 32.193· -25]71--455,740
4 Purchased water for 1999 through 2003 was through the Boeing Seattle meters; for 1997 and 1998 it was through Seattle intertie No. 39. In 1999 a small amount of water (less than 1 ccf) was purchased through Seattle
meter Nos. 33 and 38.
5 Non-revenue water is the difference between total source production and total consumption. The number shown includes unaccounted for non-revenue water (leaks and inaccurate meters), and accounted for non-revenue
water (main flushing and fire fighting). A NA value occurs when consumption is greater than production. This may be due to the way in which billing is recorded for residential customers, whose meters are read bimonthly. It
may also be an indication of discrepancies between meters and billing software or errors in the information recorded.
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DEMOGRAPHIC PROJECTION METHODOLOGY
This appendix describes the methodology that was used to develop the updated demographic
projections for the City of Renton's Water System Plan (WSP). Demographic projections were
developed for single-and multifamily households, employment, and population. Household,
employment, and population projections were prepared for 2005, since the City's updated WSP
will be submitted then. Demographic projections will also be prepared for 2011, to meet the six
year planning horizon, 2025, and buildout.
Available Information
Information available for preparing demographic projections comes from Puget Sound Regional
Council (PSRC) forecasts and the City's Planning Department. Projections prepared by PSRC
incorporate 2000 Census data and OFM housing and population forecasts updated in January
2002. The City's demographic forecasts are based on PSRC demographic forecasts as well as its
Buildable Lands database.
PSRC Data
The most recent PSRC demographic information available (published April 2003) was used to
update demographic projections for the WSP. PSRC prepared demographic numbers for single-
and multifamily households, employees, and population; for the years 2000, 2010, 2020, and
2030. Year-2000 estimates include households, employees, and population and are based on
year-2000 Census data. PSRC demographic forecasts are prepared for King, Kitsap, Pierce, and
Snohomish Counties and then allocated to forecast analysis zones (F AZ) within each county.
These forecasts by F AZ are then further allocated into smaller areas, called traffic analysis zones
(TAZ). Demographic projections for the Renton's water service area are based on the PSRC
demographics distributed by TAZ.
Historically, PSRC forecasts have proven to be reasonably accurate for large scale areas (i.e. at
the county and F AZ level). The accuracy of the forecasts tends to be less certain for smaller
areas. PSRC relies on planning information and input from cities and counties in order to refine
its initial forecasts. The more detailed and accurate information PSRC receives from cities and
counties regarding land use and specific planning details within their jurisdictions, the more
accurate are the PSRC numbers.
City Planning Data
The City has recently prepared 2030 household and employment forecasts using its Buildable
Lands Database and the most recent demographic forecasts from the PSRC. Household and
employment forecasts were prepared for 1998 and 2020 several years ago by the Planning
Department as part of a traffic study. At the time that the 1998 and 2020 forecasts were
prepared the Buildable Lands database had not been created, so a different methodology was
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used, The City has discovered some errors in the 1998 and 2020 forecasts that Were prepared
and there are discrepancies between the earlier planning numbers and the 2030 forecasts. In
general, the 2020 forecasts are higher, forecasting considerably more growth than the recent
2030 forecasts. While some specific discrepancies and errors with the 1998 and 2020 forecasts
have been identified, the Planning Department has not been able to quantify all of the
differences. The Planning Department does not plan to update its year-2020numbers, but will
use the more recent 2030 forecasts; there are no plans to update existing household and
employment numbers.
The City's forecasts are prepared by Renton traffic analysis zones (RTAZ), which are a further
division of the PSRC TAZs (PTAZ). This provides more accurate demographic forecasts within
the City. Therefore, where possible it is desirable to use the Planning Department's forecasts.
Population and Demographic. ~rojections for the Water
System Plan
Because the City's forecasts are based on its Buildable Lands database (a capacity model) it is
believed that for smaller areas (RTAZ down to the neighborhood or parcel level) the City has a
more detailed and accurate perspective of the growth potential throughout the City. Therefore,
the City's 2030 forecast is being used as a buildout estimate for water planning purposes. There
are significant differences between PSRC and the City's 2030 forecasts, so high and low
demographic projections were developed for the City's Water System Plan to reflect these
differences in future growth rates. Following is a more detailed description of the baseline
estimates and demographic projections that will be used for developing future water demands.
Baseline Estimates
The year 2002 is being used as a baseline for the single-and multifamily households. As
mentioned above, the City's Planning Department has not updated existing population,
employment, or household estimates. However, number of single-family households for 2002
was available from utility billing records and number of multifamily households for 2002 was
available from the Buildable Lands database. PSRC's year-2000 estimates are being used as the
baseline numbers for population and employment, which are based on year-2000 Census data.
High and low Projections for 2005, 2011, 2025
High and low demographic projections were prepared to account for the difference between
PSRC forecasts and forecasts from the City's Planning Department. The range of projections
presented is also important in order to capture the uncertainty inherent in long range forecasts.
The high projection was developed using the average annual growth rate from the baseline
numbers to the City 2030 (buildout) forecasts.
The low projection was developed with the same baseline and buildout forecasts as was used for
the high projection. The main difference between the high and low demographic projections is
that buildout under the low scenario would occur later in time than the high scenario. The low
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demographic projections were developed for 2005, 2011, and 2025 using the average annual
growth rates between the year-2002 baseline numbers and the PSRC 2030 forecasts. The high
and low annual growth rates used to develop population and demographic projections for the
Water System Plan are presented in Table 1.
High Projection2
2002 to 2005
2005 to 2011
2011 to 2025
Low Projection3
2002 to 2005
2005 to 2011
2011 to 2025
Notes:
Table 1
Average Annual Growth Rates for Demographic Projections
Population'
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,. Population for the high projection is based on 2.5 people per single-family household and 2.0 people per multifamily household. rather than an annual
growth rate.
2. The average annual growth rates for the high projection is based on the City's 2030 demographic forecasts. Initial annual average growth rates are
consistent with the recent historical growth. Single-family growth decreases over time reflecting the anticipation that a larger percentage of the residential
growth within Renton will occur with multifamily housing.
3. The average annual growth rates for the low projection is based on the anticipated amount of growth between 2002 and PSRC forecasts for 2030.
Differences Between the Water Service Area and City Limits
City of Renton's water service area does not completely coincide with the city limits. There are
some areas within the city limits that are not served by the City's water system. There are other
areas that are outside of the city limits, but are part of Renton's water service area. In order to
project the amount of growth that will likely occur in these areas, GIS analysis as well as manual
adjustments were used to determine the demographics of these small areas.
Inside City Limits, Outside Water Service Area
Using the geographical intersection of RTAZ with the water service area boundary, a number of
polygons were created representing areas within the city limits, but outside the water service
area. As an initial step, City demographic forecasts within each of these RTAZs were reduced
based strictly on the percent area represented by each of these polygons.
A second step in the analysis adjusted the demographic forecasts based on the actual
development and available land within the polygon compared with the remaining area of the
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RT AZ. The forecasts within each polygon were adjusted to reflect any more detailed
information regarding the land use and ultimate planned growth for each polygon.
Outside the City Limits, Inside the Water Service Area
Areas that are outside the city limits do not have a Renton T AZ associated with them. As a
result there are not any City prepared demographic forecasts for these areas. A similar GIS
process was used to develop polygons representing these areas. For service areas outside the
city limits, PT AZs were intersected with the water service area boundary to develop polygons.
The area of each polygon was calculated as a percent of the entire PTAZ of which it is a part.
PSRC forecasts for households, employment, and population for each PTAZ, were. then
multiplied by the percent area of each polygon within the water service area. The resulting
projections associated with these small polygons were then added to the City based projections
to develop a total demographic projection for the water service area. Area included from each
PT AZ was adjusted where necessary based on more detailed information about limd use and
planned development.
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Hydraulic Analysis Water Model Update Methodology
Software
Hydraulic analysis for Renton's 2004 Water System Plan update used the City's
existing H20Net model (v. 4.6) for AutoCAD 2004.
Demands
Existing and Future Demands
Existing demands were updated in the model based on the meter locations. Existing
demands were distributed within the model by association of each meter with the
nearest node. For future demands it was assumed the demands at already developed
parcels would remain relatively similar to existing demands unless significant
redevelopment were anticipated, such as for the Highlands Redevelopment and the
Boeing Plant Area. Within the model, the demands at nodes that had existing
demands assigned to them remained consistent with the existing demands. Additional
demands for future scenarios (the amount of demands greater than existing demands)
were allocated to nodes that were associated with undeveloped parcels.
Assigning Parcel· Based Demands to Nodes
Associations between undeveloped parcels and the nearest node were made using
ArcGIS and were made using the node and the centroid of the parcel. Associations
were verified through visual inspection to ensure that parcels were not associated with
nodes in other zones or across boundaries that were not accurate.
Demand Sets and Scenarios
Eleven new demand sets were created in the model and eleven scenarios were created
based on those demand sets. There is an average day and peak day demand scenario
for 2003, 2011, 2025, and buildout. An additional demand set and scenario was
created for buildout average day demands associated with Boeing Redevelopment
Alternative No.4. Alternative No.4 is the scenario with the highest level of growth
anticipated, as defined in the Boeing Renton Comprehensive Plan Amendment Draft
EIS.
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Patterns
Three new patterns were added to the model. A new diurnal curve based on year 2000
SCADA data was entered. It 'is the default pattern for the average day and peak day
demand sets for running dynamic analysis. The pattern is a 24-hour time step.
A pattern for Renton's peak hour demands was also created for steady state runs of
one hour. The pattern is a single time step of one hour with a factor of2.32.
A diurnal curve specific to Renton's wholesale customer Skyway was not available, so
the City's diurnal curve was used for Skyway.
Modeling Data
The modeling and hydraulic data for the valves, pumps, and storage tanks were all
reviewed to make any necessary clarifications or changes. This included valve
settings, tank physical measurements, pump curve information, and pump rules. The
. model was run with the updated demands and the existing modeling data to identify
any problems.
Calibration
The City performed fire flow tests as part of this model update so that the most current
data available could be utilized. Twenty sites were selected within the City's service
area and for all but two of the sites two hydrants were flowed for each test. The sites
were selected so that each of the City's pressure zones had at least one fire flow test
and so that the locations were not near pump stations, valves, or storage facilities. The
fire flow test locations are shown on Figure P-l. The fire flow test data is included as
Table P-l.
The model was calibrated by comparing the static pressure, residual pressure, and the
drop in static to residual pressure between the fire flow test data and the model.
Calibration of the model was performed by adjusting friction factors and by reviewing
and changing where necessary the valve settings and pump station rules.
As much as possible, the model was set to reflect the actual field settings at the time
that the fire flow tests were run (i.e., tank water levels). However, because of
limitations of the City's field data (i.e., the SCADA system does not measure PRY
settings; whether they are closed or active), it was not possible to set up the model
with all of the same conditions as occurred in the field during the fire flow test. This
was one possible reason that model results may have still varied significantly (greater
than 10 percent difference) from field results. Other factors could also be errors or
inaccuracies in the field during the tests. For example, uncalibrated flow meters or
errors in reading the equipment can impact the test results. The City plans to expand
and improve what is measured by its SCADA system, which ~ill enable the City to
have more accurate field data conditions for model calibration. The calibration results
are provided in Table P-2. The level of calibration that was done for the model for
this project was satisfactory for the hydraulic analysis that was performed for the
Water System Plan.
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Analysis Results
Hydraulic analysis results are presented in Chapter 8 of the Water System Plan and are
not discussed here as well. Table P-3 presents some additional analysis results that are
more detailed than what is required for Chapter 8. Table P-3 shows the fire flow
analysis results from the model, which were identified to see if the distribution system
could adequately meet fire flow demands throughout the system. Locations that have
deficiencies by either not meeting pressure criteria, velocity criteria, or both were
identified and specific node and pipe IDs from the model included.
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Table P-1
Field Fire Flow Tests for Calibration
Priority Ref. No. Location Date Elevation Time Elevation Time
5 N 4th St. & Williams Ave. N 17-Nov-03 35 12:37 36.5 12:37
19 2 SW 10th St & Powell Ave SW 20-Nov-03 24.5 11 :50 23 11 :50
6 3 S 3rd PI btwn Rainier & Shattuck 20-Nov-03 34.5 13:30 34.5 13:30
17 4 SW 34th St. btwn Oakesdale & Lind 19-Nov-03 21 14:40 22.5 14:40
16 5 Ave. NW & NW 4th St. 19-Nov-03 102.5 12:47 80.5 12:47
10 6 Shattuck Ave. S & S 14th St. 19-Nov-03 68 10:16 52.5 10:16
18 7 Lincoln Ave. & NE 43rd PI. 20-Nov-03 57 10:32 49 10:32
7 9 17-Nov-03 121 13:12 130 13:12
11 10 Thomas Ave. & SW Langston Rd. 19-Nov-03 236 10:53 212 10:53
11 Aberdeen Ave. NE & NE 20th St. 17-Nov-03 293 10:07 285 10:07
2 12 Edmonds Ave. NE NE 17-Nov-03 250 10:39 NA NA
9 13 Jones Ave. S & 9th 19-Nov-03 344 9:55 NA NA
15 14 Mill Ave. S & S 27th St. 19-Nov-03 276.5 14:02 308 14:02
12 15 84th Ave. S & S. 123rd Place 19-Nov-03 244 12:16 326 12:16
13 16 Union Ave. SE & SE 3rd PI. 19-Nov-03 378.5 13:10 396.5 13:10
3 17 Shelton Ave. NE & NE 6th PI. 17-Nov-03 428 10:53 423 10:53
4 18 Duvall Ave. NE & NE 23rd 17-Nov-03 427 12:06 425.5 12:06
End of Dayton Dr SE, off of SE 19th St. (or
14 19 Edmonds Dr. SE & SE 21 st St.) 19-Nov-03 475.5 13:48 472 13:48
8 20 Monroe Ave. SE & Index Ave. SE 19-Nov-03 416 9:21 420 9:21
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Table P-1
Field Fire Flow Tests for Calibration
Priority Ref. No. Location Elevation Elevation
5 N 4th St. & Williams Ave. N 33 36.5
19 2 SW 10th St & Powell Ave SW 23 23.5
6 3 5 3rd PI btwn Rainier & Shattuck 32.5 32.5
17 4 SW 34th 51. btwn Oakesdale & Lind 22.5 23
16 5 Taylor Ave. NW & NW 4th St. 119.5 175
10 6 Shattuck Ave. S & S 14th St. 178.5 137.5
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11 10 Thomas Ave. & SW Langston Rd. 232.5 200
1 11 Aberdeen Ave. NE & NE 20th St. 322.5 324.5
2 12 225.5 186
9 13 Jones Ave. S & 9th 367 396.5
15 14 Mill Ave. S & S 27th St. 373.5 370
12 15 84th Ave. S & S. 123rd Place 377 268.5
13 16 Union Ave. SE & SE 3rd PI. 402 390
3 17 Shelton Ave. NE & NE 6th PI. 420 421
4 18 Duvall Ave. NE & NE 23rd 457 456
End of Dayton Dr SE, off of SE 19th St. (or
14 19 Edmonds Dr. SE & SE 21st St.) 455 471.5
8 20 Monroe Ave. SE & Index Ave. SE 457 416
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Table P-2
Hydraulic Analysis Model Calibration Results (With Pipe Roughness Adjusted)
Field Hydrant Test Results Analysis Model Results· Static Analysis Model Results· Fire Flow
Difference Difference Calculated Field Difference
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Pressure Pressure Flow HGL EI. EI. Pressure Pressure HGL HGL Pressure Drop Drop Drop
Priority Ref. No. Location Date Time (psi) (psi) (gpm) (tt) (tt) Node Zone (tt) (psi) (psi) (tt) (tt) (psi) (psi) (psi) (psi) Notes
5 1 N. 4th St. & Burnett Ave. 11/17/2003 12:36 PM 74 48 3,070 204 33 23148 196 27 73 -1 196 -8 57 16 26 -10
N. 1/2 blk from N. 3rd St., on Williams Ave. N. 11/17/2003 12:36 PM 67 55 3,070 191 36.5 J1000 196 31 72 5 197 6 59 13 12 1
19 2 1/2 blk N. of SW 10th SI., on Powell Ave. SW 11/20/2003 11:47AM 70 70 5,535 185 23 J202 196 17 77 7 195 10 69 8 0 8 Unlikely zero pressure drop in field
Powell Ave. SW & 11/20/2003 11:47 AM 70 70 5,535 185 23.5 24213 196 17 76 6 193 8 68 8 0 8
6 3 Immediately N. of S. 4th SI. on Shaltude Ave. S. 11/20/2003 1:28 PM 70 45 5,300 194 32.5 440 196 26 73 3 195 1 67 6 25 -19 Field reading error possibly
Rainier Ave. S. & S. 3rd PI. 11/20/2003 1:28 PM 68 64 5,300 190 32.5 13526 196 27 72 4 193 3 68 4 4 0
17 4 SW34thSt. & 11/19/2003 2:32 PM 72 67 5,730 189 22.5 19965 196 17 76 4 192 3 66 10 5 5
SW 34th St. & 11/19/2003 2:32 PM 80 70 5,730 208 23 19943 196 17 76 -4 192 -15 65 11 10 1
16 5 1/2 blk NW of NW 4th St on Taylor PI. NW 11/19/2003 12:46 PM 80 42 3,830 304 119.5 18330 270 111 83 3 303 -1 40 43 38 5
N. of NW 4th St on Lind Ave NW 11/19/2003 12:46 PM 50 26 3,830 291 175 J210 270 172 57 7 303 13 47 10 24 -14
10 6 S. 18th St & Morris Ave S. 11/19/2003 10:13AM 42 15 1,260 276 178.5 10752 300 174 51 9 292 17 38 13 27 -14
Btwn S. 15th St. & S. 18th St. on Davis Ave. S. 11/19/2003 10:13AM 58 26 1,260 271 137.5 J212 300 131 70 12 292 21 51 19 32 -13
18 7 Lincoln Ave. & NE 43rd PI. 11/20/2003 10:30 AM 85 20 4,780 322 126 J214 320 122 89 4 328 5 6 83 65 18
11/20/2003 10:30 AM 117 27 4,780 365 95 15275 320 73 111 -6 329 -36 28 83 90 -7
7 9 Talbot Rd. S & S 51st SI. 11/17/2003 1:10PM 100 68 5,605 353 122 608 350 108 105 5 351 -2 59 46 32 14
11/17/2003 1:10PM 102 70 5,605 354 118 J216 350 112 104 2 352 -1 53 51 32 19
11 10 Thomas Ave. SW & SW Langston Rd. 11/19/2003 10:48 AM 65 17 2,675 383 232.5 13843 370 228 69 4 388 5 53 16 48 -32 Possibly additional field tests in the future
Thomas Ave. SW & SW 3rd PI. 11/19/2003 10:48 AM 76 30 2,675 376 200 23289 370 191 85 9 387 11 67 18 46 -28
1 11 NE 27th SI. & Edmonds Ave. NE 11/17/2003 10:04 AM 52 38 5,300 443 322.5 10092 435 315 53 1 437 -5 27 26 14 12
N of NE 28th SI. 11/17/2003 10:04 AM 49 39 5,300 438 324.5 15146 435 319 51 2 437 -1 26 25 10 15
2 12 Windsor Way NE & Windsor PI NE 11/17/2003 10:38 AM 93 77 2,885 440 225.5 14338 435 220 95 2 439 -1 86 9 16 -7
Windsor Way NE, btwn Windsor PI. NE & Broadway NE 11/17/2003 10:38 AM 106 96 2,885· 431 186 J224 435 180 112 6 439 8 103 9 10 -1
9 13 S. 9th SI. & High Ave. S. 11/19/2003 9:42 AM 53 40 2,315 489 367 12401 490 361 61 8 502 12 48 13 13 0 Control Set = Base; Tank Set = Calib#13
Jones Ave. S. & S. 11th SI. 11/19/2003 9:42AM 40 22 2,315 489 396.5 23487 490 392 48 8 503 14 34 14 18 -4
15 14 l04th Ave. SE & S. 31st SI. 11/19/2003 2:01 PM 50 26 4,550 489 373.5 24435 490 366 62 12 509 20 39 23 24 -1
Cedar Ave S., btwn S. 31st St. & S. 26th SI. 11/19/2003 2:01 PM 48 20 4,550 481 370 J226 490 364 63 15 509 28 42 21 28 -7
12 15 W. end of S. 123rd PI., W. of 84th Ave. S. 11/19/2003 12:10 PM 40 9 4,680 469 377 21171 495 375 45 5 479 9 11 34 31 3
1/2 blk W. of 84th Ave. S. on S. 122nd SI. 11/19/2003 12:10 PM 90 .. 38 4,680 476 268.5 J232 495 256 97 7 480 4 45 52 52 0
13 16 1/2 blk E. of Anacortes Ave SW, on SE 3rd PI. 11/19/2003 1:07PM 70 30 3,815 564 402 J236 565 397 73 3 565 2 22 51 40 11
W. of Anacortes Ave. SE, on SE 4th SI. 11/19/2003 1:07 PM 70 32 3,815 552 390 12764 565 385 78 8 565 13 29 49 38 11
3 17 Tacoma Ave. NE & NE 6th PI. 11/17/2003 10:52 AM 60 32 3,840 559 420 J238 565 414 65 5 564 5 38 27 28 -1
NE 6th SI. & Shelton Ave. NE 11/17/2003 10:52 AM 58 33 3,840 555 421 22420 565 415 64 6 562 7 41 23 25 -2
4 18 140th Ave. SE & SE looth SI. 11/17/2003 12:05 PM 42 28 3,330 554 457 21834 565 453 48 6 563 9 18 30 14 16
NE 23rd SI., btwn Elma Ave. NE and Graham Ave. NE 11117/2003 12:05 PM 44 19 3,330 558 456 J240 565 450 49 5 563 5 27 22 25 -3
14 19 E. end of Dayton CI. SE, E of Dayton Dr. SE 11/19/2003 1:38 PM 56 24 2,510 584 455 24055 590 450 102 46 686 102 39 63 32 31 High static pressure in model
SE 22nd PI. & Aberdeen Ct. SE 11/19/2003 1:38 PM 50 18 2,510 587 471.5 12122 590 465 96 46 687 100 37 59 32 27 due to Rolling Hills BPS
8 20 NW of SE 19th Ct & Pierce Ave. SE 11/19/2003 9:19AM 56 20 4,170 586 457 18540 590 453 97 41 677 91 6 91 36 55 High static pressure in model
8 Pierce Ave SW & Olympia Ave. SE 11/19/2003 9:19AM 80 40 4,170 601 416 11944 590 411 115 35 677 76 24 91 40 51 due to Rolling Hills BPS
Note: A more detailed calibration will be possible with additional system monitoring, which the City is planning during the next several years. System monitoring will include measuring flow at PRVs, improved flow measrurements at all tanks and pump stations.
Table P-3
Deficiencies Meeting Required Fire Flow
HeqUirea AV811801e !-Ire
Node Fire Flow Flow at 20 psi
Zone Fire Flow No. & Location No. (gpm) (gpm) Analysis Results/Deficiencies -
1. 4050 Maple ValJey Highway
196 !(Maplewood Golf Course Clubhouse) 18349 3,000 2,800 19 psi pressure at critical node 18349
2. South of Martin Luther King Jr. Way & 68th
196 Ave.S 18737 3,000 3,000 19ft1sec velocity (pipe 10=3865), existing 8", 66 ft length; (west of 68th Ave. S)
196 3. NE of Card Rd. S & Talbot Rd. S 11456 3,000 3,000 11 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10=1149), existing 8", 166 ft length; (east-west segment of 98th Ave. SE)
4. Park Ave. N, between N 6th St. & N 8th St.
(Boeing Plant) 15460 6,000 6,000 11 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10=3518), existing 12", 382 ft length
196 17 ftlsec (pipe 10 = 2886), existing 12", 62 ft length; (N 8th St, from Garden to Park)
5. NW 4th SI. & Taylor Ave. NW 5 psi pressure at critical node (10=23348) at dead end main (NW 2nd St, west of Taylor Ave. NW);
(Sky Lanai Apartments, West Hill/Earlington) 10 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10=886), existing 8", 287 ft length (NW 4th St., from Maple Ave. NW to Taylor Ave. NW);
9.6 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10=2456), existing 8", 244 ft length (NW 4th St., from Lind Ave. NW to Maple Ave. NW);
11098 3,000 900 9.7 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10=3690), existing 6", 221 ft length (Taylor PI. NW, from Lind Ave. NW to NW 5th St.);
9.7 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10=3689), existing 6",175 ft length (Taylor PI. NW, from NW 5th St. to NW 4th St.);
12 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10=886), existing 12", 287 ft length (Taylor PI. NW, from NW 4th St. to Maple Ave. NW);
8.3 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10=3691), existing 6", 268 ft length (Taylor PI. NW, from Maple Ave. NW to just northwest
300WH of Taylor Ave. NW)
6. Morris Ave. S & S 18th SI. (West Talbot 10752 1,500 1,500 300 Hill) Velocity and pressure within the zone meet service criteria
7. North of Lincoln Ave. NE & NE 36th SI. ::5 pSI pressure at critical node 21955 (dead end on Lincoln Ave. Nt at NE 35th Pl.);
19 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10=12044), existing 8",107 ft length (Lincoln Ct., east of Lincoln Ave. NE);
876 3,000 2,300 8.5 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10=1051), existing 12", 1,082 ft length (Lincoln Ave. NE, NE 40th SI. to Lincoln Ct.);
8.6 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10=2849), existing 12", 469 ft length (NE 40th St., Jones Ave. NE to 1 block west of
320 Lincoln)
320 8. N 29th St. & Park Ave. NE 16250 1,500 1,500 Velocity and pressure within the zone meet service criteria
9. East of Garden Ave. N & N 6th St. 17264 3,000 3,000 320 tpaccar Kenworth Plant) 8.5 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10=3426), existing 12",291 ft length
10. Lake Washington Blvd., between N 40th Negative pressures in the model at critical node 16506 (dead' end near 11th PI. SE & SE 77th Pl.)
SI. & N 50th St. 11.7 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10=4818), existing 12", 1,811 ft length & (pipe 10=2813), existing 12", 371 ft length (Lk
(Barbee Mill/Port QuendalJ, 21918 5,500 4,400 Washington Blvd., northwest of 43rd)
Highlands/Kennydale) 10.6 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10=2847), existing 8", 896 ft length (Jones Ave. NE, NE 40th SI. to NE 43rd St.)
10 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10=3161, 3162, 3163), existing 8", 865 ft length (Jones Ave. NE, east of NE 43rd St.)
320 ... -~~
9.6 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10=2842), existing 12", 372ft length (north & east of N. 40th St. & Meadow Ave. N)
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Table P-3
Deficiencies Meeting Required Fire Flow
HeqUirea AvaliaDie ... Ire
Node Fire Flow Flow at 20 psi
Zone Fire Flow No. & Location No .. (gpm) (gpm) Analysis ResultslDeficiencies
11. NE of S 55th SI. & Talbot Rd. S 2066 3.000 3.000 12.3 fUsec velocity (pipe 10=13418). existing 10". 98 ft length
350 8.5 fUsec velocity (pipe 10=13416). existing 12 .... 599 ft length (South Talbot Rd .• S. 51st Ct to 54thl
12. Talbot Rd. S & S 27th St. (Valley Medical 10745 6.000 6.000 8.4 fUsec velocity (pipe 10=650. 1590. 1091. 1090). existing 8". 92 ft length (S 23rd St. west of Talbot Rd.S. near
350 Center· S. Talbot Hill) Seattle PRV)
13. North of SW 3rd PI. & Powell Ave. SW 1.500 10 fUsec velocity (pipe 10=2160). existing 8". 398 ft length (Raymond Ave. NW. NW 3rd SI. and NW 2nd St.) 23284 1.500 370 (Earlington) 13.5 fUsec velocity (pipe 10=5007). existing 8".17 ft length (S.134th St.)
435 14. Kirkland PI. SE & SE 4th St. J158 1.500 1.500 Velocity and pressure within the zone meet service criteria
435 15. NE 27th St. & Camas Ave. NE 21980 1.500 1.500 Velocity and pressure within the zone meet service criteria
435 16. North of NE 10th PI. & Sunset Blvd NE 620 3.000 3.000 Velocity and pressure within the zone meet service criteria
17. NE 4th St.. west of Monroe Ave. NE 426 3.000 3.000 435 I(Renton Technical Colleqe) Velocity and pressure within the zone meet service criteria
18. S 7th St.. west of Jones Ave. S 18379 1.500 1,100 9.6 fUsec velocity (pipe 10=1819). existing 8". 618 ft length (SE 7th Ct.)
490 Pressures less than 20 psi (critical node 10=2082t
19. S 18th St.. between Eagle Ridge Dr. &
Grant Ave. S 17.5 fUsec velocity (pipe 10=685. 5124). existing 8". 397 ft length (S 18th St.! Eagle Ridge Dr. to Thomas Ln. S)
(Eagle Ridge Apartments' Rolling 14.7 fUsec velocity (pipe 10=444.441. 439. 5126). existing 8". 811 ft length (S 18th St.. Grant Ave. south to
Hills/Renton Hill) 23905 5.000 3,600 Thomas Ln. S)
9 fUsec velocity (pipe 10=12250. 1453. 1465). existing 12". 919 ft length (Grant Ave. S .• Puget Dr. south to S 18th
St.)
490 Pressures less than 20 psi (critical node 10=23905. 23487)
20. 82nd Ave. S & S 124th St. 9.6 fUsec velocity (pipe 10-2478). existing 8". 700 ft length (S 123rd PI.. west of 84th Ave.S)
21171 1.500 1,000 9.7 fUsec velocity (pipe 10=2477). existing 8". 267 ft length (84th Ave. S .• S 124th PI. to S 123rd Pl.)
495 Pressure less than 20 psi (critical node ID=21171) at dead end main
565 21. Hoquiam PI. NE & 19th St. 21819 1.500 1,300 Pressure less than 20 psi (critical node ID=11268) at dead end main
22. NW of Hoquiam Ave. NE & NE 10th St. 8.5 fUsec velocity (pipe 10=11940. 578). existing 12". 309 ft length (NE 12th SI.)
(Hazen High School)3 790 3.000 1,500 8.8 fUsec velocity (pipe 10=2510). existing 8". 112 ft length (Duvall Ave. NE. from NE 12th SI. to SE 112 SI.)
565 cannot meet minimum pressure req~irements
23. NW of NE 4th SI. & Monroe Ave. NE 22463 3.000 3.000 565 I (Renton Technical Colleqe) Velocity and pressure within the zone meet service criteria
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Table P-3
Deficiencies Meeting Required Fire Flow
HeqUirea AvallaOle tire
Node Fire Flow Flow at 20 psi
Zone Fire Flow No. & Location No. (gpm) (gpm) Analysis Results/Deficiencies
24. West of Union Ave. SE & SE 4th St. 11.4 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10;::1748), existing 8", 692 It length (Madrona Dr., Alder Dr. to Hemlock Pl.)
• (Highlands) 12940 3,000 3,000 8.7 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10;::1750), existing 8", 260 It length (Alder Or., SE 4th St. to Madrona Or.)
565 10.7 ftlsec velocitv (pipe 10;::1741), existing 8",121 It length (Pine Dr., Redwood Dr. to Hemlock Dr.)
25. Union Ave. NE & NE 4th SI. (QFC -14055 5,000 5,000 565 Highlands) 9.9 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10;::13082), existing 12", 10 It length (Union Ave. NE, just south of NE 4th SI.)
26. Pierce Ave. SE & SE 19th CI. 9.6 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10-3797, 4720, 4721), existing 8", 854 It length (Pierce Ave. SE, Olympia Ave. SE to SE
18540 1,500 1,400 19th Ct.)
8.3 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10;::679), existing 8", 418 It length (Kirkland Ave. SE)
590 Pressures less than 20 psi (critical node 10;::10789)
27. East of Benson Rd S & S 23rd SI. 12.7 fUsec velocity (pipe 10;::1204), eXlsling 8,379 n lengtn
(Fred Nelson Middle School) 13.7 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10;::1200), existing 8", 427 It length
1544 3,000 2,600 24 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10;::12824), existing 6", 52 It length
9.7 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10;::1201), existing 6", 488 It length
590 Pressures less than 20 psi near the Middle School
28. Royal Hills Or. & Monroe Ave SE
(Roiling Hills Apartments) 23726 5,000 5,000 8.8 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10;::1355), existing 12", 633 It length (Monroe CI. SE, Royal Hills Dr. to Monroe Ave. SE)
590 9.3 ftlsec velocity (pipe 10;::11512, 5110), existing 12",682 It length (Puget Dr. SE, from Rolling Hills Tanks NE)
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Notes:
1. Minimum desired fire flow for single-family residential is 1,000 gpm for 1 hour for properties less than 3,600 sq It, and 1,500 gpm for 2 hours for properties equal to or larger than 3,600 sq It.
2. Non-residential and multi-family maximum desired fire flow was provided by the City Fire Marshall.
3. 2,000 gpm to be supplied by the City and 1,000 gpm to be supplied by Water ~istrict No. 90.
4. More detailed hydraulic analysis results are included in Appendix H.
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Customers
Single-F amily 13,016
Seniors 225
Multifamily 1.939
Commercial 1,791
Industrial 106
Wholesale 1
Private Fire 598
17,676
Consumption (CCF)
Single-F amily 1,176,583
Seniors 2,680
Multifamily 1,039,168
Commercial 1,199,870
Industrial 294,583
Wholesale 93,999
Private Fire 36,905
3,843,790
Note:
Appendix R
Financial Program Data
2014 2015
13,133 13,251
227 229
2,008 2,080
1,833 1,876
108 111
1 1
612 626
17,922 18,174
1.183,290 1,190,035
2,696 2,711
1.072,733 1.107,383
1,223,627 1.247,855
300,416 306,364
94,845 95,691
37,636 38,381
3,915,243 3,988,420
Details for the basis of the customer and corrvided for the Chapter 4 analysis, so year by
year totals of customers and consumption w.
11-00880-10000-1301
Summary
Draft
Printed: 1011/2004
City of Renton· Water Sytem Plan
Projected Annual Debt Service Payments
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Existing Debt Service
Bonds (1) $1,621,943 $1,626,812 $1,629,015 $1,629,600 $1,596,127 $1,578,013 $1,544,102
PWTF Loans (1) 135,266 134,407 133,548 132,688 131,828 130,969 130,109
Total Existing Debt Service $1,757,209 $1,761,219 $1,762,563 $1,762,288 $1,727,955 $1,708,982 $1,674,211
New Debt Service
Bonds
2004 Series (2) $255,083 $255,083 $255,083 $255,083 $255,083 $255,083 $255,083
2006 Series (2) 0 64,573 110,696 110,696 110,696 110,696 110,696
2008 Series (2) 0 0 0 130,065 222,968 222,968 222,968
2010 Series (3) 0 0 0 0 0 471,776 471,776
2012 Series (3) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2014 Series (3) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total New Bonds Debt Service $255,083 $319,656 $365,779 $495,844 $588,747 $1,060,523 $1,060,523
PWTF Loans $12,875 $296,803 $295,448 $294,092 $292,737 $291,382 $290,027
Total New Debt Service $267,958 $616,459 $661,227 $789,936 $881,484 $1,351,905 $1,350,550
Total Debt Service $2,025,167 $2,377,678 $2,423,790 $2,552,224 $2,609,439 $3,060,887 $3,024,761
Notes:
(1) Source: City
(2) R. W. Beck, Inc. modified the size of the debt issuance and adjusted the projected debt service payment proportionately to the debt service schedule provided by the City.
(3) Based on levelized principal and interest payment over a 20-year repayment period at an interest rate of 7.0%.
11-00880-10000-1301
Summary R.W. Beck, Inc.
2012 2013
$1,545,663 $737,148
129,250 128,390
$1,674,913 $865,538
$255,083 $291,483
110,696 223,196
222,968 457,568
471,776 471,776
471,776 471,776
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$1,532,299 $1,915,799
$288,671 $287,316
$1,820,970 $2,203,115
$3,495,883 $3,068,653
Appendix R
Financial Program Data
2014
$612,941
127,531
$740,472
$335,082
224,371
458,532
471,776
471,776
519,916
$2,481,453
$285,961
$2,767,414
$3,507,886
2015
$609,899
126,672
$736,571
$340,680
222;583
458,551
471,776
471,776
519,916
$2,485,282
$284,606
$2,769,888
$3,506,459
Draft
Printed: 10/1/2004
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