H 2 Opportunities, Collaborative Asset Management A Dual Approach to Cost Savings J ohn P. McCulloch H 2 Opportunities, Collaborative Asset Management A Dual Approach to Cost Savings J ohn P. McCulloch Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner AWWA-MWEA Joint Conference August 11, 2010 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Oakland County 1.2 Million Residents About 900 Square Miles Headwaters of 5 Major Watersheds Countywide Elected Official – Responsible for Water Quality – Wastewater Treatment Plants – Drinking Water Treatment Facilities – Lake Levels, Drains – Staff of About 225 Full-Time Employees – Annual Budget of Approximately $212 Million

Regional Cooperation Hurdles Home-Rule State 30+ Years of Litigation

Challenges Meeting Federal Mandates Limited Federal and State Funding Ever-Increasing Water and Sewer Rates Increased Capital Improvement Budgets Expectations Continue to Grow On-Line Services Expanded Over Last 5-7 Years Jurisdictional Lines add Complexity to Delivery

Community Approach Needed Educating the Public / Community Leaders Combating Misinformation Answers in “Real Time” Shared Services Among Communities Attracting Interest in the Industry

Regional Public Works Cooperative Develop a Five-Year Plan Promote Mutual Aid Maximize Communication and Coordination Minimize Costs Maximize Expertise

Water Utility Sector Alliance Employers Public Workforce System Post Secondary Education Institutions Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) Additional Partners…

Objectives Develop a Pipeline of New Water Workers Career Pathways Prepare for Emerging Technologies

Benefits of an Alliance Shared Resources Increased Employment Opportunities Expanded Labor Pools Clearly Defined Career Pathways Stronger Voice for the Industry’s Workforce Needs Accelerated Training Opportunities Streamlined Training, Certification and Licensing Processes Better Access to Training Reduced Training Costs Better Access to Grant Opportunities

REACTIVEREACTIVEPREVENTATIVEPREVENTATIVE PREDICTIVEPREDICTIVE SAVINGS Transforming Our Maintenance Approach SAVINGS

Computerized Maintenance Management Customer Request Management Permitting Real-Time Sensors Collaborative Asset Management

Provides “One-Stop Shopping” Experience More Transparent Structure Mitigates Long-Term Costs Promotes Collaboration and Improved Workflow Maximizes Capital Investment Benefits

Global Settlement Creation of Directors’ Council Promote Regional Cooperation Sale of Major Interceptor – From Detroit to 2 Neighboring Counties

Oakland-Macomb Interceptor Other Side of Water Quality Equation – Dealing With Wastewater – Protecting the Environment Multi-Million Dollar Project Serves Oakland and Macomb Counties – Furthering the Culture of Cooperation – Working Together

Legal and Financial Mechanism Michigan Drain Code Chapter 20 Chapter 21 – To Address Multi-Jurisdictional Water Issues

H 2 Opportunities A business and technology accelerator, leveraging technology, engineering and manufacturing prowess to launch water technology businesses and create jobs. Identify promising technologies. Real World” Testing and Evaluation Regulatory Assistance Funding Resources Business Planning Future funding via relationships built on success

Cutting-Edge Technology Today Dynamox Proprietary technology Delivers large amounts of oxygen to waste streams EPC Ltd. Decentralized wastewater treatment Appropriate for small, community systems EMEFCY Biological and nanotechnology Generates electricity directly from wastewater Miya Identifies and priorities leaks in water delivery systems Reduces O&M costs and minimizes energy use

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