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METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO 2009 BUDGET The Manual of Procedures for the Administration of the Sewer Permit Ordinance is an ordinance providing minimum engineering standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the above facilities. Sewer permit application construction plans submitted by government or private sector applicants must demonstrate compliance with District ordinances, policies, and sound engineering practice before a sewer construction and operation permit can be issued. It is estimated that 525 standard and 75 Notification and Request for Inspection (NRI) sewer construction permits will be issued in 2009. The NRI permits are used for reconstruction or replacement of existing sewers, including appurtenances, using the same alignment, or for new construction of a grease trap, triple basin, inspection manhole, or mud basin with less than 25 linear feet of new sewer service construction in conjunction with an existing building alteration, and/or change in ownership or use. The District is authorized to recover 100 percent of the sewer permit processing costs. The permit fee structure is evaluated annually to ensure cost recovery. Estimated revenue from these fees in 2008 is $1.7 million, based on the current fee structure. The number of permits issued is to a large extent dependent on local economic development. In 2009, it is estimated that 525 permits will be issued, generating revenue of $1.8 million. It is estimated that the year 2009 reflects a moderate economic climate for development and redevelopment Notification & Request for Inspection Permit Standard Permits Inspections 75 80 69 525 412 556 Permit Activity 2009 Projected 2008 Estimated 2005-2007 Actual Average 10,000 10,000 9,600 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 occurring within the District’s service area. However, this revenue source will be closely monitored and possibly revised based on economic conditions. The number of sewer permits issued has averaged 556 for the last three years (2005-542; 2006-563; 2007-564). While the District’s service area is almost fully developed, many of the sewer permits involve the development of marginal, low-lying lands and redevelopment of older properties. Such permits are normally more complex to analyze and review due to assessment of the development’s impact on stormwater detention requirements. SEWER REHABILITATION PROGRAMS The Local Sewers Permits Section also administers the District’s sanitary sewer rehabilitation program applying to the 125 communities with separate sanitary sewer systems within the District’s service area. The purpose of this program is to remove excess groundwater infiltration and stormwater inflow (I/I) from the sanitary sewer systems in order to prevent water pollution and basement sewage backups and other adverse sewer surcharging that can create health hazards and financial losses. At the onset of the program in the early 1970’s, the District’s sewer rehabilitation program allowed an average wet weather flow of 100 gallons per capita per day (gpcpd) to be discharged to the District’s sewer system. This limit was subsequently determined to be unrealistic, and was amended to 150 gpcpd. An alternate compliance option, the Infiltration/Inflow Corrective Action Program (ICAP) has been included in the sewer rehabilitation program since 1986. The ICAP is a comprehensive program of local sewer system rehabilitation which eliminates excessive infiltration and inflow of stormwater based on federal guidelines for Violations Processed Sewer Permit Violation Processing cost effectiveness. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) demand strict enforcement of the sewer rehabilitation program in order to comply with requirements of the Clean <strong>Water</strong> Act. The purpose of this enforcement is to reduce the burden of treating stormwater and excess groundwater infiltration and eliminate public health hazards due to sewer surcharging and basement flooding. The estimated wet weather flow prior to rehabilitation was 760 gpcpd. It is currently estimated at 444 gpcpd. 30 50 50 0 20 40 60 2009 Projected 2008 Estimated 2005-2007 Actual Average 329 329
METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO 2009 BUDGET ENGINEERING CORPORATE FUND 2009 BUDGET NARRATIVE (continued) It is estimated that infiltration and inflow account for approximately 120 of the over 500 billion gallons of wastewater treated at District facilities annually. When the few remaining agencies complete their sanitary sewer rehabilitation there will be a reduction of approximately 12 billion gallons of wastewater treated annually in addition to the flows eliminated by agencies that have completed their rehabilitation program. Based on current costs for collection and treatment of wastewater, this represents a waste of District and taxpayer dollars in the area of $20 to $25 million annually. In addition, infiltration and inflow requires the District to make capital expenditures to construct and expand treatment plants with adequate capacity to process these unnecessary flows. Repair and rehabilitation of local sewer systems dramatically decreases these costly and unnecessary flows and saves taxpayers the burden of paying for treating this clean water. Upon completion of this program, it is expected that the wet weather flow will be reduced by approximately fifty percent. This will bring the MWRD and local agencies in compliance with state and federal guidelines, but will not totally eliminate basement flooding and sewer surcharging. As of December 31, 2008, a total of 118 cities and villages have completed their initial sewer rehabilitation programs and have embarked on long term maintenance programs to Sewer Rehabilitation keep their sewer systems in proper operating conditions. To date, seven communities have not yet satisfactorily completed their I/I removal programs. 118 It is estimated that the enforcement of the Rehabilitation Programs will entail four show cause hearings and three court hearings in 2009, to resolve the issues arising between the District and the communities. It is estimated that the administration of the program will also involve evaluation of three supplemental Sewer System Evaluation Survey reports, three flow monitoring reports, approximately 30 field inspections and 380 pieces of correspondence in 2009. Starting in 2005, the District stepped up enforcement of the communities’ approved Long-term Operation and Maintenance Programs with a view to maintain their sanitary sewer systems and minimize entry of I/I into the sewer system. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE The Local Sewers Permits Section responds to questions and requests from the public and local communities regarding District ordinances. In general, inquiries relative to the District Sewer Permit Ordinance include such diverse topics as permit requirements, stormwater detention, floodplains, special construction problems, preliminary engineering review, engineering standards, availability of District facilities, proposed District projects, review of proposed local ordinances and interpretation of District ordinances. Approximately 8,000 telephone, 700 written, and numerous internal inquiries will be received and addressed in 2009. Approximately 550 field investigations will be undertaken to resolve sewerage and drainage questions and complaints. The complaints arise from sewage back-up and surcharges, flooding and other unsanitary or unsafe conditions detrimental to the health and welfare of the public. As a result of investigating these matters and contacts made with local officials, the District has been instrumental in bringing about a satisfactory solution to the majority of the complaints. The Section coordinates activities with other governmental agencies to resolve multi-jurisdictional problems. The Section also evaluates new proposed sewer construction procedures and products. Local Sewer Systems in Compliance Rehabilitation Correspondence & Reports Processed Citizen Complaints Field Investigations Written Requests Telephone Requests 118 117 2009 Projected 2008 Estimated 2005-2007 Actual Average 238 380 380 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 100 100 550 550 700 700 Public Services 2009 Projected 2008 Estimated 8,000 8,000 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 330 330
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