July 2022 Technical Noon Webinar

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

The ABCWUA Water Supply System: Current Operations & Future Plans

Diane Agnew (Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority)

ABSTRACT: 

The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (Water Authority) currently has surface water and groundwater supply sources that it is able to utilize to meet customer demand. Additional supply alternatives that the Water Authority has include reuse for irrigation of greens spaces and aquifer storage and recovery. Through the implementation of the Water Authority’s 100-year water management strategy, Water 2120: Securing Our Water Future, the Water Authority has identified multiple projects that can be implemented to extend the existing supplies as well as add additional supply alternatives. This allows the Water Authority to adapt to changed supply conditions, including changed surface water supply, as a result of climate change. Additionally, through the expansion of the Water Authority’s ASR program and implementation of its source water protection program, the Water Authority is building a sustainable water supply into the future. Primary focus of this presentation will be an overview of the Water Authority’s operations from source to customer, discussing key considerations that exist today and that are expected in the future.   

SPEAKER BIOGRAPY:

Diane Agnew is the Water Rights Program Manager for the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (Water Authority) where she leads the Water Authority’s water rights and environmental programs which includes Endangered Species Act compliance and permits, source water protection, and aquifer storage and recovery (ASR). As part of her efforts, Ms. Agnew ensures that the Water Authority is in compliance its water rights permits, groundwater and surface water, as well as its ASR permits with the Office of the State Engineer. She works with multiple divisions at the Water Authority as well as local and state agencies to coordinate water resource management in the Middle Rio Grande. Additionally, Ms. Agnew supports the Water Authority in implementing and tracking its 100-year water resource management plan, Water 2120, including the Reuse and Groundwater Management Plans which outline adaptive management approaches to building the Water Authority’s supply portfolio. Additionally, Ms. Agnew works support the identification and development of future water resources for the Water Authority. Ms. Agnew’s earned degrees include a B.S. in Geology and M.S. in Hydrology, both from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. 

REGISTRATION:

Membership in AWWA or WEF is not required. All attendees must pre-register for this webinar by Tuesday evening, 7/19/22 at 5:00 p.m. This is required to maintain a record of those attending to satisfy training requirements for PE licensure or Water/Wastewater Operator Certification. Operators will be asked for NM Operator Certification number on the online registration form. Continuing Education is only available in New Mexico.

NEXT WEBINAR:

August webinar details are pending