02 — Capability · BC-1510.50
Water Supply & Resource Planning
Make sure enough raw water of acceptable quality is available for decades ahead by assessing sources, demand and drought risk and planning new supply or demand reduction.
- Water Resource Planning
- Integrated Water Resource Plan
- Water Resources Management Plan
In scope
- Long-term water demand and supply-demand balance
- Source yield and raw water quality assessment
- Drought and shortage contingency plans
- New source, storage and demand reduction options
Out of scope
- Supply chain supply planning (see BC-610.20)
- Day-to-day water distribution and leakage operations (see BC-1530.60)
- Corporate water stewardship in own operations (see BC-820.30.10)
Decomposes into · 4
- BC-1510.50.10Water Supply-Demand BalanceCompare forecast water demand with reliable source yield over the planning horizon and show when and where a deficit appears.
- BC-1510.50.20Source Yield AssessmentEstimate the dependable yield of reservoirs, rivers and aquifers under drought and climate scenarios.
- BC-1510.50.30Drought Contingency PlanningSet drought triggers, restrictions and emergency supply actions so customers keep essential water through a shortage.
- BC-1510.50.40Water Supply Options AppraisalCompare new sources, transfers, storage and conservation programs on cost, yield and environmental effect.