IS
THERE WATER IN YOUR FUTURE?
It’s difficult to imagine a future
without water. But
were it not for
continual careful planning, engineering and management of this most
vital resource, there would be little of it to speak of in semi-arid
Pasadena, much less the thriving economic and cultural center we are
fortunate to call the “Rose City.”
With
so much concern about current shortfalls in supply, and predictions of
long-term drought, PWP has
crafted its most comprehensive water resource plan ever. The
Water Integrated
Resources
Plan (WIRP) of 2011
is our city’s blueprint
for ensuring reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible
water supply for the next twenty-five years. It takes into consideration
available and alternative supplies, demand
forecasts, climate change and conservation.
UPDATE!
WIRP 2011 Approved By City
Council
Pasadena City Council approved
the Water Integrated Resources Plan on January 31, 2011. (Watch
video of Council meeting.)
Pasadena Water and Power THANKS ALL
who participated in the shaping of
this critical resource planning document. We hope that you continue to stay
involved as we draft the
2010 Urban Water Management Plan.
Read the
Final Approved WIRP 2011
and its Appendices.
WIRP
Mission Statement
Pasadena's Water Integrated
Resources Plan will provide an achievable, long term strategy
to meet current and future water needs. The goals of the WIRP
are to sustainably and cost-effectively address local and
regional water supply and demand issues, reflect community
values and adapt to changing conditions.
WIRP
Objectives
- Provide a reliable water supply
- Maintain affordability, while
addressing fairness and equity
- Ensure safe, high-quality drinking
water
- Protect receiving waters and the
environment
- Protect cultural and recreational
resources
- Maximize efficiency of water use
- Maintain quality of life and positive
economic climate
- Reduce risk and maximize
opportunities
- Ensure public safety
- Reduce energy footprint for water
operations
Workshops & Meetings
WIRP on the Agenda:
City Council
- Mon., January 31, 2011
Municipal Services Committee -
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Environmental Advisory Commission - Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Workshops:
Our public stakeholders are essential to creating strong, effective
planning documents, and
we welcome your viewpoint.
Three
public
WIRP workshops were held to weigh concerns about water
sustainability, reliability, water quality,
emergency reserves, dependence on imported sources and the city’s
economic objectives and quality of life, among other issues.
Workshop #1:
Plan objectives |
Nov. 10, 2009 |
Flyer |
Power Point |
Workshop #2:
Assess supply status and options; assess conservation programs |
March
30, 2010 |
Flyer |
Power Point |
|
FINAL Workshop #3: Draft Options,
Incorporating Previous Public Comments |
Nov.
9, 2010 |
Flyer |
Power Point |
|
Water Integrated Resources Plan
Public Meeting |
Nov.
9, 2010 |
Watch
Video |
WIRP Advisory Committee Meetings:
October 28
September 2
August 5
July 22
June 17
April 29
March 18
March 4
Want WIRP updates?
Join the WIRP MAILING LIST!
Documents
& Other Helpful Resources
Contact Us
WIRP Project
Manager
Natalie Zwinkels - (626) 744-7011
nzwinkels@cityofpasadena.net
Join
the WIRP MAILING LIST
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