Water Service - Water Treatment

Lake Huron Water Supply System Operational Assessment & Optimization Review

Client:

Ontario Clean Water Agency
Location:

Grand Bend, ON
Budget:

$55,000

XCG Consultants Ltd. undertook an Operational Assessment and Optimization Review of the Lake Huron Water Supply System (LHWSS) to ensure that the highest standard and the most cost-effective service is provided to the City of London. The approach used during the study involved a combination of process analysis, interviews with selected key operating, maintenance, administrative and management staff of the LHWSS and the City of London, and interactive workshops. 

 

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The study focused on identifying major opportunities for efficiency improvements through changes in process operations, modifications to existing O&M systems and practices, the application of technology and organization change. The opportunities identified included suggestions made by plant staff during interviews and workshops.

 

The outcomes of the study included:
 

  • Assessment of the current performance and efficiency of the LHWSS through a comparison of current operating, maintenance and administrative practices with the “Best Practices” applied by other private and public sector water and wastewater utility operators.
  • Identification of possible future efficiency improvement opportunities applicable to the LHWSS by implementation of the “Best Practices”.
  • Estimation of the possible operating and maintenance (O&M) cost savings achievable through implementation of “Best Practices”, and the costs of implementation.
  • Development of a plan for implementation of those opportunities with attractive payback periods.