Purposethis project will increase the capacity to produce and store recycled water for beneficial use to the community

This $499,732 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the Water Recycling and Desalination Construction Programs (CFDA 15.504) will enable the Town of Windsor, California to conduct a comprehensive multi-feasibility study on water reclamation and reuse opportunities. The study will assess future water demand, identify alternatives for expanding the town's recycled water system, and recommend infrastructure improvements to increase production and storage of recycled water for beneficial use. Key activities include reviewing previous reports, evaluating water supply alternatives, conducting an economic analysis, and developing a public outreach plan. The final report will aid the Town of Windsor in expanding its reclaimed water use and improving overall water efficiency to meet the community's needs. The award period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.

The project will explore the feasibility of consolidating facilities, creating an additional aeration basin, and expanding the recycled water system. These actions will expand access to treated recycled water and directly enhance potable and recycled water supplies for the town of windsor and the region. Activities to be performedobjective 1: preliminary project planningthe black veatch team will review and summarize previous reports related to recycled water and wastewater reuse. Future wastewater demand will be assessed alongside area needs and characteristics. Anticipated schedule: march 25,2024 may 31,2024OBJECTIVE 2: water reclamation and reuse opportunities and backgroundthe black veatch team will identify opportunities for water reclamation and reuse in the study area, including current and future recycled water technologies. Anticipated schedule: march 25,2024 may 31,2024OBJECTIVE 3: alternatives development and analysisblack veatch team will evaluate water supply alternatives, include potable and non-potable options based on future demands. This evaluation will include a multi-criteria cost and benefit information for each of the project alternatives.anticipated schedule: march 25,2024 august 2,2024OBJECTIVE 4: energy evaluationthe black veatch team will include considerations for efficient use of energy in the development of each project alternative.anticipated schedule: march 25,2024 august 2,2024OBJECTIVE 5: environmental considerationsthe black veatch team will identify environmental considerations and potential impacts for each project alternative. Environmental compliance requirements will be identified and evaluated for ceqa and nepa compliance. Anticipated schedule: march 25,2024 august 2,2024OBJECTIVE 6: regulatory compliance and permittingthe black veatch team will identify any regulatory, permitting, and legal requirements barriers for implementing each project alternative. Anticipated schedule: march 25,2024 august 2,2024OBJECTIVE 7: economic analysis and alternative selectionblack veatch team will perform an economic analysis for each project alternative and select the best alternative for the town of windsors needs.anticipated schedule: march 25,2024 september 30,2024OBJECTIVE 8: public outreach planthe black veatch team will document available tools for public outreach and recommend strategies to communicate with the public about the processes of project implementation. Anticipated schedule: may 22,2024 november 18,2024OBJECTIVE 9 prepare draft reporta draft multi-feasibility study report will be produced by the consultant for review by the town of windsor. This report will include identification of multiple infrastructure alternatives and a recommended course of action. Anticipated schedule: may 22, 2024- november 1,2024OBJECTIVE 10 complete final reporta complete multi-feasibility report will be produced that summarizes information gathered, work performed for the project, and a scope of work for implementation of recommended projects. This report will be submitted to the bureau for review and comment.anticipated schedule: november 18,2024- january 13, 2025OUTCOMETHIS project will result in in a multi-feasibility report identifying infrastructure improvements with recommended alternatives. This feasibility report will aid the town of windsor to expand reclaimed water use and improve water efficiency. The black veatch team will summarize previous reports on water supply and future demand. Additional water reclamation and reuse opportunities will be identified. A cost-benefit analysis on alternatives will be conducted including permit cost, energy cost, and future water demand costs. Beneficiary: the public