Review Final Northwest Metro Regional Surface Water Supply Study

Purpose:
The purpose of this case is to review the final version of the Northwest Metropolitan Area Regional Surface Water Supply Study.

Background:
Over the years, the City of Ramsey has explored the use of surface water to augment, or possibly replace, groundwater supply as the source of our municipal water supply system.
 
In 2018, the Metropolitan Council funded a study to explore the feasibility of constructing a regional surface water supply facility in the northwest metro area to serve the cities of Corcoran, Dayton, Ramsey and Rogers. This study was completed in the fall of 2020. Attached is a copy of the final study.
 
Per prior Committee direction, Staff will briefly summarize the findings of the final study.  A copy of the final study is attached (even though the cover sheet of the attached study says "Draft", it is the final study).   

Staff anticipates approximately 10 minutes will be required to present and discuss this case.

The primary objective of the study was to understand relative costs and implementation considerations of different surface water use approaches to long-term water sustainability within the study area.  This study will support future planning of local area water supplies and water sustainability practices.  As cities face increased demands on their water supplies in the future, this study may provide concept/planning level options for future consideration.
 

This study was fully funded by the Metropolitan Council.  The only cost to the City of Ramsey was Staff's time to participate in the study.  

No action required. The purpose of this case is simply to summarize the findings of the study at a high level.