c learbrook w aterworks d istrict 2564 clearbrook road, abbotsford
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Clearbrook Waterworks
District2564 Clearbrook Road,
Abbotsford
About CWD• August 14, 1953 Incorporated as an
Improvement District• 32 KM of distribution mains• Serving a population of 11,800• 800+ valves• 188 hydrants• 6 wells, 3 reservoirs, 2 booster pumps
1 transfer pump, 2 pressure zones
Challenges
L E A K $• Leadership
• Education
• Aging infrastructure
• Knowledge
• $ Finances
LEADERSHIP• Vision
• Decision making
• Willingness to learn
• Empowering others
• Teamwork
• Networking
EDUCATION• Operator Certification
• Workshops
• In-house training
• On-line training
• Web-casts
• Conferences &
Tradeshows
• CEU
• Industry specific
• Needs specific
• AWWA
• AWWA
• BCGWA, BCWWA, CWWA, CWSA, LMWSSA
AGING INFRASTRUCTURE
• Repairs and maintenance
• Unaccounted water
• Pipe replacement program
• Well maintenance
• Reservoir upkeep
• Technological improvements
KNOWLEDGE• Water modeling
• Water system audit
• Hydrogeological study
• Record keeping
• Drinking Water Protection Act
• Statistical data collection
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
• Water rates & fees
• Capital Expenditure Charges (CEC)
• Grants
• Liquid investment earnings
• Penalties
• Wages & benefits
• Asset management
• Vehicle & equipment replacement
• Utility charges
• Reserve fund
• Engineering & consulting fees
THE ADMINISTRATOR’S MANY HATS
TIME MANAGEMENT
Staff
Community
Delegate Communicate
Network
Ministry of Health
Fraser Health Authority
Prioritize
Board of Trustees
Rate Payers
THANK YOU