Solutions to water problems require the consideration of cultural, educational, communication and scientific aspects. Sustainable methods to manage water resources in Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa require accounting for the needs of both future and present users. In this slide deck, we cover the benefits and challenges involved with sustainable water systems along with case studies of sustainable water resource projects in the upper Midwest.

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Sustainable Water Management

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Introduction
» Solutions to water problems require the
consideration of cultural, educational,
communication and scientific aspects
» Sustainable methods to manage water
resources in Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin and
Iowa require accounting for the needs of both
future and present users

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Benefits
» A prudent use of water systems improves
chances for availablity of water for future
generations
» Water sustainability mitigates sociological
and economic consequences related to
water shortages
» Water can be used as a regenerative energy
source

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Challenges
» Local water demand exceeding the capacity of
available water resources especially due to
growth in urban areas and climate change
» Reduced renewable supply of natural water
resources due to careless handling of wastewater,
agricultural byproducts and chemicals
» Aging sanitary sewer and water distribution
systems
» Conservation effort causing problems with
existing sanitary sewer systems

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» Installed ultrahigh efficiency
boilers. Two (2) were
installed to better match
demands throughout the
year, which equates to
energy savings.
» Update remaining HVAC
system and control to
manage building
environments with lowest
energy requirements.
» Remote telemetry control
and centralized control will
be utilized.
Case Study: Duluth, Minnesota
Lakewood Water Treatment Facility HVAC

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» The filter improvement
system designed by
MSA for the City of
Duluth saves backwash
water and chemical.
Case Study: Duluth, Minnesota
Filter Improvement

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» MSA designed a SCADA
(supervisory control and
data acquisition) project
with gas, water, and
sewer under one
platform.
» The operation
improvements on the gas
system alone allowed for
a short payback on the
entire investment.
Case Study: Duluth, Minnesota
SCADA

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» MSA worked with the
City of Beaver Dam, WI
to design a new booster
station and tower for
off-peak pumping to
meet the high demands
during the day peak
hours.
Case Study: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Tower and Booster Station

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» Replaced 3,750 linear
feet (12%) of existing
watermain in system
» Reduced water loss
from 34% to 12%
Case Study: Three Lakes, Wisconsin
Watermain Replacements

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» Premium efficiency pump
motor, reduced pumping
rate for reduced annual
electrical costs, reduced
sized gen-set.
» Recycled material to
lessen environmental
impact:
• Concrete cement
• Masonry block cement
• Asphaltic pavement
• Topsoil (90% was recycled)
Case Study: Horicon, Wisconsin
Wellhouse #5