WATER 

AND 

POWER 

WaterSMART: 

Water Recycling and Desalination Planning 

NOFO: R23AS00076 

City of Burbank 

POTABLE REUSE PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL 

COMPLIANCE, AND PRE-FINAL DESIGN STUDY 

Prepared For: 

Bureau of Reclamation 

Attn: NOFO Team (MS 84-27133) 

Denver Federal Center 

Bldg. 67, Rm. 152 

6th Avenue and Kipling Street 

Denver, CO 80225 

Ms. Maribeth Menendez 

Title XVI Program Coordinator 

Phone: 303-445-2094 

Email: mmenendez@usbr.gov 

https://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/ 

Applicant: 

City of Burbank 

Water and Power Department 

164 W. Magnolia Blvd. 

Burbank, CA 91502-1720 

Project Manager: 

Bassil Nahhas, PE, PMP 

Acting Manager Water Engineering & Planning 

Phone: 818-238-3507 

Email: bnahhas@burbankca.gov 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Standard Form 424 (Application for Federal Assistance) ......................................Under Sep. Cover 

Standard Form 424 A (Budget Information – Non-Construction Programs) ......Under Sep. Cover 

Standard Form 424 B (Assurances for Non-Construction Programs) ..................Under Sep. Cover 

Standard Form Project Abstract Summary....................................................... Under Sep. Cover 

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) ............................................................... Under Sep. Cover 

1. Technical Proposal and Evaluation Criteria 

A. Executive Summary.................................................................................................... 1 

B. Project Location.......................................................................................................... 1 

C. Technical Project Description..................................................................................... 3 

D. Responses to Evaluation Criteria .............................................................................. 8 

Required Permits and/or Approvals.............................................................................. 20 

Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement ........................................................................20 

Uniform Audit Reporting Statement..............................................................................20 

Conflict of Interest Disclosure ........................................................................................ 20 

2. Project Budget .............................................................................................. Under Sep. Cover 

A. Funding Plan 

B. Budget Proposal 

C. Budget Narrative 

3. Official Resolution ........................................................................................ Under Sep. Cover 

4. Letters of Support......................................................................................... Under Sep. Cover 

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1. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL AND EVALUATION CRITERIA 

A. Executive Summary 

Date: February 28, 2023 

Applicant Name: City of Burbank Water and Power (BWP) Department 

City, County, State: Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA 

Application Type: Funding Group I 

Project Summary. The City of Burbank Water and Power (BWP) Department requests $400,000 

to conduct a feasibility study for a new potable reuse facility that will purify a portion of the 

City’s recycled water for potable uses. The study’s scope of work will include feasibility 

assessment, facility planning, environmental compliance, pre-final design, and community 

engagement and outreach. The proposed potable reuse facility will: 

• Maximize the beneficial use of 4.2 MGD of recycled water that is produced by the City, 

but is not used and is currently being discharged to the ocean; 

• Decrease the City’s 100% dependence on imported water; 

• Increase reliability and sustainability of imported supplies (i.e., State Water Project 

(SWP) and Colorado River) that are increasingly vulnerable due to climate change; and 

• Improve BWP’s operational flexibility. 

Project Timeline. 24 MONTHS. BWP is ready to begin the project immediately following 

execution of the grant agreement, which is estimated to be October 2023. The Project can be 

completed within 24 months, by October 2025, including all grant closeout activities. 

Federal Facility. The proposed project area is not located within a Federal facility. However, 

the City of Burbank’s potable water supply is entirely comprised of imported water from the 

Colorado River and the SWP delivered via the Metropolitan Water District of Southern 

California (MWD). The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) manages and operates the 

Colorado River system, including project planning, public and water-user relations, and 

supervision of project operation and maintenance (e.g., dams and powerplants.) Additionally, 

Reclamation, in conjunction with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), 

operates the SWP under a Coordinated Operation Agreement which outlines water quality, 

water flow, and other operational issues, as well as cost sharing to meet joint responsibilities 

under the Endangered Species Act, including monitoring and habitat restoration. The ultimate 

potable reuse facility would reduce required draws on these Reclamation water sources. 

B. Project Location 

The proposed Potable Reuse Planning, Environmental Compliance, and Pre-Final Design Study 

will be conducted for the City of Burbank (population 105,4011), which is located in Los Angeles 

County. The City covers approximately 17 square miles (10,880 acres) of the eastern end of the 

1 Known as the “Media Capital of the World,” the City’s weekday population nearly doubles as employees 

commute to the City’s more than 1,000 media and entertainment companies. 

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San Fernando Valley. The City of Glendale lies to the south and east, and downtown Los 

Angeles lies approximately 12 miles to the south (see Fig. 1). 

Burbank Water and Power is located at 164 W Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91502: 

latitude/longitude - 34.178150, -118.315468. Burbank’s climate is considered Mediterranean, 

which is warm and dry during summer and cool and wet during winter, with an annual average 

precipitation of 17.5 inches. The City 

is currently in a moderate drought 

due to recent rains, but conditions 

have vacillated between severe and 

extreme over the past decade. 

BWP’s Water System. Burbank is 

100% dependent on imported water 

for potable supplies. BWP's potable 

water supply is purchased from 

MWD which imports the water from 

Northern California via the State 

Water Project (SWP) and also the 

Colorado River via the Colorado River

Aqueduct (CRA). Burbank’s potable 

water system includes approximately 

286 miles of pipelines ranging in size from 30 inches to 1-1/2 inches in diameter, 35 booster 

pumps, 21 tanks and reservoirs, eight wells, five MWD connections, and over 26,000 service 

connections. Burbank is entitled to spread or percolate imported water into the aquifer thus 

creating the groundwater credits described above; they are also entitled to accumulate or store 

these groundwater credits if they are unused in the year they are earned or created. BWP’s 

recycled water system is comprised of approximately 34 miles of pipelines, seven pump 

stations, six pressure zones, and six storage tanks. Recycled water is produced at the Burbank 

Water Reclamation Plant where 8.5 MGD of sewage is treated daily, and is delivered via an 

independent distribution system. All groundwater extracted in Burbank (via groundwater 

credits) is treated to remove Volatile Organic Compounds at the Burbank Operable Unit prior to 

entering the distribution system. 

Burbank is located in the San Fernando Basin (also known as the Upper Los Angeles River Area 

(ULARA)) and the Los Angeles River Watershed (see Fig. 2). The City of Los Angeles owns all 

native groundwater rights per a 1979 Judgement; however, the Judgment also included 

provisions for an Import Return Credit (IRC), storage of imported water in the aquifer, stored 

water credits, and Physical Solution Water for Burbank and other parties. Burbank is entitled to 

an IRC of 20% of all water delivered in Burbank, including recycled water, since all of the water 

delivered in Burbank originates from outside ULARA (i.e., imported from MWD) and percolates 

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into the aquifer, becoming part of the 

groundwater supply. The IRC is calculated 

on an annual basis by the ULARA 

Watermaster. 

C. Project Description 

Applicant Category. Funding Group I 

Applicant Eligibility. 

BWP is a local authority responsible for 

providing water and electric services for 

Burbank residents, businesses, and 

institutions. BWP is a not-for-profit utility Fig. 2: The City is located in the San Fernando owned and operated by the City of Burbank. Basin and the Los Angeles River Watershed 

Goals and Objectives. 

GOAL 1: Decrease Burbank’s reliance on imported water for potable uses. 

GOAL 2: Increase Burbank’s local potable water supplies. 

Objective: Maximize use of 4.2 MGD of available recycled water (that is not being used and is 

discharged to the ocean) by constructing and deploying a potable reuse facility in the City of 

Burbank. 

Description of Project Approach. 

BWP requests funding to conduct the Potable Reuse Planning, Environmental Compliance, and 

Pre-Final Design Study (proposed study), and produce a Title XVI-eligible feasibility report for a 

new potable reuse facility in the City of Burbank. BWP will hire a qualified and experienced 

Consultant to lead the 24-month study, facilitate stakeholder engagement and outreach, and 

produce the final feasibility report. BWP staff will oversee the Consultant’s activities, provide 

technical information and guidance to the Consultant, assist with community engagement and 

outreach, and facilitate the approval of the culminating study document with City and 

Reclamation officials. 

The proposed study will fulfill the recommendations of an earlier preliminary study conducted 

in 2018 (funded by the California State Water Resources Control Board) which was the City’s 

first review of options to produce purified recycled water to offset imported water.

2 That 2018 

preliminary study determined that an IPR project would be technically feasible; however, due 

to the cost of advanced water purification equipment and associated infrastructure 

improvements (estimated at $35 million), the project was deemed not financially viable without 

external funding support. The 2018 preliminary study recommended: 1) additional “technical 

studies to further refine the project...prepare the engineering report...initiate environmental 

documentation...and refine project cost estimates” (p. ES-32), and 2) community engagement 

to ensure public support for potable reuse throughout the City (p. 119-120). The proposed 

2 City of Burbank Water and Power Potable Reuse Facilities Plan Final Report, November 2018. 

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study represents the final planning phase for the potable reuse facility; completed planning and 

environmental compliance will position BWP to apply for future Title XVI funding via 

Reclamation. Together, the 2018 preliminary study and the proposed study will fulfill 

Reclamation’s feasibility study requirements as outlined in Title XVI Water Reclamation and 

Reuse Program and Desalination Construction Program Feasibility Study Review Process (WTR11-01) (Reclamation Feasibility Study D&S). The tasks for the proposed study are outlined 

below. 

Task 1: PROCUREMENT AND KICK-OFF MEETING 

BWP will conduct a competitive procurement to identify and secure the services of a qualified 

and experienced Consultant who will be responsible for conducting the proposed study with 

guidance provided by BWP. The Request for Proposals will include a requirement for 

demonstrated experience developing studies of similar size and scope, with a preference for 

knowledge of the challenges in the San Fernando Basin and Burbank’s unique vulnerability. It is 

estimated the procurement will take up to three months, based on BWP’s similar recent 

experience. BWP will hold a kick-off meeting with the selected Consultant to review the scope 

of work, schedule, budget, performance monitoring plan (discussed under the Project 

Management task), and the Consultant’s interim and final deliverables. Reclamation will be 

invited to attend this kick-off meeting. 

Task 2: REVIEW EXISTING DOCUMENTS AND IDENTIFY GAPS 

The Consultant will gather, review, and analyze all previous reports relevant to the proposed 

project, including but not limited to: 

• City of Burbank Water and Power Potable Reuse Facilities Plan Final Report, November 

2018 (i.e., 2018 preliminary study); 

• City of Burbank Water and Power Urban Water Management Plan, 2020; 

• City of Burbank Recycled Water Master Plan, 2010; 

• Greater Los Angeles County (GLAC) Integrated Regional Water Management Plan 

(IRWMP); 

• Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)-BWP Water Exchange 

Agreement; and 

• ULARA Judgement for the San Fernando Basin and Annual Report. 

Task 3: CONCEPTUAL DESIGN FOR THE BURBANK GROUNDWATER REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM 

The City requires 10% conceptual design for the potable reuse facility, conveyance pump 

station, pipeline, and injection wells, collectively referred to as the Burbank Groundwater 

Replenishment System (BGWRS). The drawings will show the overall design intent, major design 

features, and preliminary selection of materials and equipment as needed for pricing and 

coordination. 

Task 4: LEVEL OF ADVANCED TREATMENT 

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The Consultant will review the proposed level of advanced treatment with BWP based on 

current direct potable reuse (DPR) regulations and imported water curtailments. The treatment 

train would meet anticipated water quality criteria and treatment performance requirements 

by providing a multi-barrier treatment process to address both aesthetics and pathogens (i.e., 

viruses, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and bacteria log removal targets). Upon selection of a level 

of advanced treatment, the Consultant will receive vendor equipment proposals and develop 

10 percent conceptual design drawings. 

Task 5: SITE SELECTION FOR THE POTABLE REUSE FACILITY 

The Consultant will recommend the final site selection for the potable reuse facility assuming it 

is 2.1 MGD source/feed water capacity or greater and accommodates processes required for 

direct potable reuse. Upon selection of a recommended site, the Consultant will develop 10% 

conceptual design drawings. 

Task 6: INJECTION WELL SITING ASSESSMENT & GROUNDWATER MODELING 

The Consultant will assess appropriate site selection for the injection well(s). The site 

assessment should consider vegetation, soils, geology, topography (slopes), flood hazards, 

proximity to any contamination plumes, environmental impacts, ownership, and acquisition 

costs. In addition, an environmental constraints analysis will be performed to identify any fatal 

flaws or potential major mitigation requirements that might be associated with any of the 

proposed sites. The Consultant will confirm that two (2) existing monitoring wells can be used 

to confirm the downgradient and upgradient travel times. One well is required to be located 

approximately 30 days of travel time downgradient from the injection wells. A second well is 

required to be located upgradient and proximal to the nearest potable production well. Once a 

preliminary set of candidate injection well locations has been established, the Consultant will 

conduct groundwater modeling of injected purified water travel times to existing production 

wells to validate that minimum retention time of 12 months has been met. The San Fernando 

Groundwater Basin (SFB) is a superfund site and close coordination with the U.S. EPA, ULARA 

Watermaster, and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is required. The 

Consultant will meet with the U.S. EPA, ULARA Watermaster, and LADWP as needed to ensure 

approval (assume monthly coordination meetings). Upon completion of the injection well 

assessment and groundwater modeling, the Consultant will develop 10 percent conceptual 

design drawings. 

Task 7: SITE SELECTION FOR THE CONVEYANCE PUMP STATION 

The Consultant will recommend the conveyance pump station site assuming it is 1.8 MGD 

product water capacity. Upon selection of a recommended pump station site, the Consultant 

will develop 10 percent conceptual design drawings. 

Task 8: PIPELINE ALIGNMENT ASSESSMENT 

Based on the final potable reuse facility, conveyance pump station and injection well siting, the 

Consultant will provide up to three preliminary pipeline alignments for BWP’s review. Upon 

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completion of the pipeline alignment assessment, the Consultant will develop 10 percent 

conceptual design drawings. 

Task 9: REGULATORY & PERMITTING SUPPORT 

Engineering Report 

The Consultant will prepare a draft and final Engineering Report to the State Water Resources 

Control Board (SWRCB)-Division of Drinking Water (DDW) and the Regional Water Quality 

Control Board (RWQCB) that indicates how a potable reuse project will comply with all 

regulations and includes a contingency plan to ensure that no untreated or inadequately 

treated water will be used. 

Report of Waste Discharge (ROWD) 

The Consultant will prepare and submit a Report of Waste Discharge (ROWD) for the proposed 

recycled water recharge to the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) to initiate the 

RWQCB permitting process. The ROWD must identify proposed treatment, discharge facilities 

and operations, and characterize potential impacts on water quality. The ROWD will be 

submitted in advance of and/or with the draft Engineering Report. 

California Water Code (CWC) Section 1211 

The Consultant will support BWP to provide data for a Water Code 1211 water right petition. 

Per the April 2018 Wastewater Change Petitions (WW0019 & WW0091), prior to making any 

change in the point of discharge, place of use, or purpose of treated wastewater, approval must 

be obtained from the SWRCB-DDW. 

Environmental Compliance Documentation 

The Consultant will undertake a joint Federal and State environmental review of the proposed 

facility to avoid redundancy and promote efficiency. The Consultant will prepare draft and final 

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 

documents. BWP anticipates developing the Initial Study followed by the Environmental Impact 

Report. 

Task 10: CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE 

The Consultant will prepare a Class 3 AACEI Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC) for 

all project elements utilizing unit price costing for detailed elements of the design and 

stochastic estimating methods for those aspects of the design with less definition. 

Task 11: DELIVERY METHOD ASSESSMENT & IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH 

The Consultant will provide the pros and cons of traditional and collaborative delivery 

approaches in order to successfully design, procure equipment, and construct the project 

within five (5) years or less. 

Task 12: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH 

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The 2018 preliminary study strongly recommends a community engagement element. The 

stakeholder engagement and outreach element will be implemented by the Consultant, BWP’s 

project team, and BWP’s Marketing Department. The Consultant will facilitate proposed 

engagement and outreach activities, and develop content for written and digital materials. 

BWP’s Marketing Department will handle the logistics for these efforts. All public meetings will 

be run by the Consultant and BWP’s project team. The task will be initiated with the 

Consultant’s development of a stakeholder engagement “roadmap” which defines which 

stakeholders to involve, when, and how; at minimum, the following stakeholders will be 

engaged: regional partners (such as MWD, neighboring cities, and the ULARA Watermaster), 

and the community including residential, commercial, and institutional customers. 

12.1 Conducting Engagement and Outreach 

The following engagement and outreach activities will be implemented. 

• Develop a Purpose and Need Statement Targeted to Customers/Laymen: Develop a 

purpose and need statement for the potable reuse facility that is written in non-technical 

terms for a layman’s audience. This purpose and needs statement will be the basis for key 

messages, informational materials, presentations, and all other project communications. 

• Conduct Three Public Meetings: A series of three public meetings will be conducted to 

share information about the purpose and need for the project in even more detail, 

discuss and address concerns that are raised, and answer questions. 

• Disseminate Informational Materials: Develop bilingual fact sheets, infographics, and a 

frequently asked questions document that can be posted on BWP’s website and social 

media channels, in BWP’s Currents newsletter, and printed for distribution at appropriate 

locations, including the BWP offices and at community presentations or events. 

12.2 Promoting the Engagement and Outreach 

BWP’s Marketing Department will use established channels and marketing templates for 

communicating with stakeholders about the project and the opportunities to participate in 

engagement events described above. These established channels include BWP’s website, social 

media, Currents newsletters, and billing notes/inserts. 

Task 13: DEVELOP THE DRAFT AND FINAL TITLE XVI FEASBILITY REPORT/APPROVALS 

The Consultant will prepare a feasibility report per the requirements of Reclamation Feasibility 

Study D&S (WTR-11-001) including the following: 

• Introductory Information; 

• Statement of Problems and Needs; 

• Water Reclamation, Recycling or Desalination Opportunities; 

• Description of Alternatives; 

• Economic Analysis; 

• Selection of the Project; 

• Environmental Consideration and Potential Effects; 

• Legal and Institutional Requirements; 

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• Financial Capability of the Sponsor; and 

• Statement of Research Needs (if required). 

The technical work completed above in Tasks 2-12 will be summarized and included as 

additional sections or appendices to the Feasibility Report. 

13.1 Develop the DRAFT City of Burbank Potable Reuse Facility Feasibility Report 

The Consultant will develop the draft report and present it for review. The draft report will 

include the input of all relevant stakeholders as well as details of all engagement and outreach 

efforts and audiences. The Consultant will disseminate the draft report for review and 

comments to: 1) the BWP project team (Project Manager and Project Engineer); BWP 

leadership team (including BWP’s General Manager, Assistant General Manager for Water, and 

the BWP Board); the Burbank City Manager and City Council; and Reclamation officials. The 

Consultant will gather and organize all input, suggested edits, and feedback. 

13.2 Develop the FINAL City of Burbank Potable Reuse Facility Feasibility Report 

The Consultant will document and incorporate reviewers’ feedback and edits, and develop the 

final document. The Consultant will disseminate the final report for review and comments to: 

1) the BWP project team (Project Manager and Project Engineer); BWP leadership team 

(including BWP’s General Manager, the Assistant General Manager for Water, and the BWP 

Board); the Burbank City Manager and City Council; and Reclamation officials. The Consultant 

will incorporate the final feedback, and produce a document in a format that is appropriate for 

final review and approval. 

13.3 Facilitate Approvals of the City of Burbank Potable Reuse Facility Feasibility Report 

The Feasibility Report must be approved at three levels: 1) BWP, 2) City of Burbank, and 3) 

Reclamation. With guidance from the BWP project team, the Consultant will be responsible for 

moving the document through these approval phases, and making edits and refinements, as 

necessary. 

Task 14: PROJECT AND GRANT MANAGEMENT 

Grant management includes finalizing the grant agreement with Reclamation, complying with 

all ongoing grant requirements, and meeting with Reclamation, as requested. Project 

management includes coordinating and conducting monthly performance monitoring meetings; 

closely monitoring the project schedule and budget; preparing and submitting quarterly project 

reports, financial reports, and invoices; overseeing the work of the project’s expert Consultant; 

and closing out the grant, as required. Bassil Nahhas, Acting Manager of Water Engineering/ 

Planning, will serve as the Project Manager, and will be assisted by a Grant Coordinator (who 

will be named after award). 

D. Responses to Evaluation Criteria Responses 

Evaluation Criterion 1: Project Planning and Analysis (30 points) 

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Subcriterion 1.A. Water Recycling Needs and Opportunities (15 points) 

1. Problems and Needs. 

100% Reliance on Imported Water. The City of Los Angeles owns all native groundwater rights 

per a 1979 Judgement3, and thus Burbank is 100% dependent on imported water for its water 

supplies. BWP's water is purchased from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California 

(MWD), which imports the water from Northern California via the State Water Project (SWP) 

and the Colorado River via the Colorado River Aqueduct. In 2020, BWP supplied 6,165 AF of 

imported water from MWD. As described earlier, the Judgment included provisions for 

Burbank to receive Import Return Credits (IRC) for storage of imported water in the aquifer 

since all the water delivered in Burbank originates from outside the watershed (i.e., imported 

from MWD) and percolates into the aquifer, becoming part of the groundwater supply. 

Vulnerability of Imported Water Sources. Both of the City’s imported sources are extremely 

vulnerable and long-term reliability and availability of these sources is a serious concern. In 

2021, Reclamation declared the first-ever shortage on the Colorado River basin.4 Extreme and 

accelerating drought conditions are drastically depleting water levels in the Basin, which 

supplies water from Rocky Mountain snowfall runoff to 40 million people in the western U.S. 

and Mexico. In February 2023, the Lake Powell reservoir, which is fed by the River, reached is 

lowest level since its first filling in the 1960s.5 Its companion reservoir, Lake Mead, is now near 

its own historic lows. The State Water Project (SWP) is the nation’s largest state-built water 

and power development conveyance system, diverting water from the Feather River (which is 

fed by snowfall in the Sierra Nevada Mountains) to the State’s Central Valley, South Bay, and 

Southern California. This important water source faces its own threats including the state’s 

ongoing historic drought and aging infrastructure. For instance, SWP water is transported 

through 100-year-old, fragile levees that are vulnerable to collapse in the event of a major 

earthquake or flood.6 In such an event, saltwater from the ocean could contaminate freshwater 

in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, and a critical source of water could be unavailable for 2-

out-of-3 Californians. Ensuring the long-term resiliency of these water sources will require 

significantly reducing water use across sectors, modernizing infrastructure, and maximizing 

local resources, all of which will be addressed by the proposed study and the ultimate potable 

reuse facility. 

Ongoing Drought and Impacts of Climate Change. 

3 The City of Los Angeles v. City of San Fernando, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 650079, dated January 26, 

1979. 

4 American Water Works Association. August 26, 2021. https://www.awwa.org/AWWA-Articles/us-declares-firstever-colorado-river-water-shortage 5 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2023/02/17/lake-powell-water-level-drought-water-crisiswest/11257099002/ 

6 https://www.watereducation.org/aquapedia/state-water-project 

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Watering Schedule 

Saturdays before 9 am or after 6 pm 

15 minutes per irrigation station 

November· March 

SUN MON T\JE WED 11-IU FRI SAT 

0 Attended hand watering 

is allowed any day, before 

9 am or after 6 pm. 

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A 2022 study concluded that the drought affecting the western U.S. 

over the last 20 years ranks as the driest 22-year period in at least 

1,200 years.7 Climate change is leading to rising temperatures and 

making the drought worse, leading researchers to call the current 

situation a megadrought that is a realization of worst case 

scenarios. After a record dry start to 2022, California water officials 

announced cuts of SWP allocations from 15% to 5%, and advised 

residents to prepare for a third year of drought. This declaration is 

especially significant for residents of Burbank, with 100% of water 

coming from imported supplies. Burbank, like all of Southern 

California, currently vacillates between stages of severe or extreme 

drought. Burbank has activated its Level Three Water Shortage Contingency Plan. 

2. Water Supply and Demand. BWP is the City department responsible for providing reliable, 

affordable, and sustainable water and electric services for Burbank’s residents and businesses. 

BWP’s potable water sales for 2020 averaged 5,123 million gallons (15,724 AF). Potable water 

deliveries were comprised of 50% single-family residential, 27% multi-family residential, 17% 

commercial, 1% institutional/governmental, and 0.1% fire protection. Between 2020 and 2045, 

total potable demands are projected to increase approximately 40%—from 15,724 AFY to 

22,010 AFY (2020 Urban Water Management Plan). The average daily water demand over the 

past five years was approximately 19.7 million gallons, with a maximum daily demand of 29.7 

million gallons. 

3. Investigating Potential Uses and Markets. The proposed study will investigate the use of 

reclaimed water to augment potable water supplies via two alternative processes: 

1. Indirect potable use (IPR) in which treated purified water augments groundwater by 

surface spreading or well injection; OR 

2. Direct potable reuse (DPR) in which treated purified water is connected pipe-to-pipe to 

BWP’s existing potable water system. 

Both alternatives will be studied to determine the most cost-effective and productive option; 

regardless of which is selected, both options would provide potable water to all of BWP’s 

residential, commercial, and industrial customers. 

4. Water Source for the Proposed Project. Since all water delivered to Burbank is of imported 

water origin, recycled water produced at the Burbank Water Reclamation Plant (BWRP) is also 

considered water of imported origin. Recycled water from the BWRP will be conveyed to the 

new potable reuse facility for purification and distribution for potable use. The BWRP, located 

at 740 N. Lake Street in Burbank, is a tertiary wastewater treatment plant that is owned and 

operated by the City of Burbank Public Works Department. The BWRP can produce up to 

7 Rapid Intensification of the Emerging Southwestern North American Megadrought in 2020–2021, Nature Climate 

Change, Vol. 12, March 2022. 

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approximately 10,000 AFY of tertiary effluent for reuse. The largest recycled water user is the 

Magnolia Power Project (MPP), located at the BWP Campus. BWP’s existing recycled water 

system includes 1,800 feet of a 20-inch gravity fed recycled water pipe from the BWMP to the 

MPP, 2.6 MG of recycled water 

storage and pump station at the 

MPP (owned and operated by MPP), 

four pumping stations, four 

pressure zones, four storage 

reservoirs or tanks totaling 2 MG, 

and approximately 34 miles of 

distribution pipelines ranging from 

4-inch diameter to 20-inch diameter 

pipe. The storage tanks allow for 

steady, efficient system operations, 

regardless of daily fluctuations in 

recycled water supply and demand. 

The BWRP was built in 1966 to treat 

6 MGD; it was upgraded in 1971, 

2000, and 2002. The quality of the 

recycled water produced by BWRP 

is monitored in accordance with 

their permit. BWRP’s effluent 

meets the most stringent criteria for 

recycled water defined in the 

California Code of Regulations 

(CCR), Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 3, 

as disinfected tertiary recycled water. 

Fig. 3: Burbank’s recycled water system 

Overall, Burbank produces approximately 7.5 MGD of recycled water. Only 45% (i.e., 3.5 MGD) 

of the recycled water is being used--for non-potable uses--with the rest flowing to the Burbank 

Western Channel, and ultimately to the ocean. Many schools, parks, and commercial 

customers have been converted to recycled water in the last five years which consequentially 

eased peak hour and peak season demand. The potential to produce 4.2 MGD of reclaimed 

potable water (an estimated 4,707 AFY) would address increasing demand and the legitimate 

and growing concerns about the availability and reliability of imported water supplies. 

Subcriterion 1.B. Evaluation of Project Alternatives (15 points) 

1. Potable Reuse Facility Objectives and Alternatives 

Recycled water represents 19% of BWP’s portfolio, but development of non-potable reuse 

projects within the City is approaching the saturation point. Only 45% of the recycled water is 

being used. One of the options for using the balance of the treated water that is being 

discharged to the storm drain channel is through groundwater augmentation or treated 

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drinking water augmentation, collectively known as “potable reuse”. Potable reuse is recycled 

water that is purified to meet or exceed potable water quality standards by applying advanced 

water treatment technologies and then reused as potable water. A potable reuse project could 

become essential and economically viable if imported water supplies to the region were to be 

interrupted or curtailed, resulting in exponential increases in the price of imported water. 

Objectives of All Alternatives: 

• Decrease dependence on imported water (i.e., create a “drought resistant” supply); 

• Increase water system reliability by reducing interruption of imported water supplies 

due to climate change or seismic events; 

• Maximize the beneficial use of the remaining 4.2 MGD of recycled water that is 

currently being discharged to the ocean; and 

• Improve operational flexibility. 

Alternatives: 

BWP has identified two options for using highly treated wastewater effluent to augment 

potable water supplies: 

1. Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR). IPR involves the blending the groundwater with treated 

and purified recycled water (via surface spreading or well injection). The groundwater 

acts as an “environmental buffer.” 

• The State’s Division of Drinking Water (DDW) has established regulations for 

groundwater augmentation. 

• Receptor type: “Groundwater augmentation” 

2. Direct Potable Reuse (DPR). DPR involves delivering purified recycled water directly 

into the potable water system upstream of the water treatment plant. DPR removes 

the environmental barrier, and instead focuses on engineered measures to replace the 

environmental barrier such as more robust and redundant treatment barriers and 

enhanced monitoring for chemicals, pathogens, etc. 

• The DDW has only recently begun investigating DPR and no regulations are currently 

in place. 

• Receptor type: “Treated drinking water augmentation” 

2. Project Alternatives that will be Investigated 

As described above, the proposed study will examine two options for using highly treated 

wastewater effluent to augment potable supplies: Indirect Potable Reuse and Direct Potable 

Reuse. Several advanced water treatment technologies will also be investigated including: 

ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, advanced oxidation, ozone disinfection, and ultraviolet 

disinfection. 

3. Description of the Selected Project 

Two strategies for potable water supply augmentation will be evaluated in this project. These 

include indirect potable reuse (IPR) via groundwater augmentation and direct potable reuse 

(DPR) via treated drinking water augmentation. The 2018 preliminary study examined receptor 

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options (described below) for each strategy, and these will be used as a starting point for 

evaluation of options in the proposed study. 

Receptor Options: Nine potential receptors (i.e., end users) were identified during the 2018 

preliminary study, and each was screened and scored. It was determined that three preferred 

receptor options will move forward for further consideration. The three proposed receptor 

options are: 

Groundwater Augmentation (IPR): 

• Groundwater Injection Wells – this option would involve conveying purified water from the 

potable reuse facility to a series of injection wells for groundwater augmentation via 

injection. It is assumed that two wells would be needed to inject 1.8 MGD at 625 gpm per 

well. Areas suitable for groundwater injection have been identified, but site(s) still need to 

be studied and selected. The potable reuse facility would consist of Full Advanced 

Treatment (FAT). The treatment train would include micro or ultrafiltration (MF/UF), 

reverse osmosis (RO), and ultraviolet light with either a hydrogen peroxide (UV-peroxide) or 

a chlorine (UV-chlorine) to catalyze the advanced oxidation process (AOP). 

Treated Drinking Water Augmentation (TDWA)(DPR): 

• VPP/BOU – this option would involve conveying purified water from the potable reuse 

facility to the Valley Pumping Plant/Burbank Operable Unit (VPP/BOU) for treated drinking 

water augmentation. This concept constitutes a pipe-to-pipe project. 

• Lake St. GAC – this option would involve conveying purified water from the potable reuse 

facility to the Lake Street GAC (Granular Activated Carbon) Plant (Lake Street GAC) for 

treated drinking water augmentation. This concept constitutes a pipe-to-pipe project. 

For TDWA receptor options (i.e., VPP/BOU or Lake St. GAC), additional barriers may be required 

to address acutely toxic constituents and to provide additional robustness to protect public 

health. An independent, supplemental disinfection process and organics removal process is 

assumed. For this analysis, (ozone (O3)) followed by biological active filtration (BAF)) ahead of 

the FAT train is included. The TDWA setting at BWP includes two features that will aid in 

chemical peak dampening. First, Burbank Water Reclamation Plant (BWRP) secondary process 

offers relatively robust organics removal and substantial retention and mixing due to its NDN 

operation. And second, the proposed potable reuse facility would include ozone/BAF to further 

dampen any potential illicit chemical peaks introduced in the collection system. 

Potable Reuse Facility Site Options: 

The 2018 preliminary study examined five sites for the proposed potable reuse facility. Based 

on previous experience with facilities of this type and size, an area approximately one acre in 

size will be needed, and will be located inside the City of Burbank for jurisdictional purposes. 

Using these two preliminary criteria, five sites were identified by the consultant team and were 

validated with BWP staff. As a result of a screening and scoring process, and after discussions 

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with BWP staff, it was determined that three sites are preferred options that will move forward 

for further consideration, and this will be the starting point of site selection for the proposed 

study. The three candidate sites are: Magnolia Power Plant, VPP/BOU, BWRP. These three 

sites include a total of twelve potential sub-sites: two MPP sub-sites (Olive Cooling Towers and 

Olive Power Plant), four BWRP sub-sites, and six VPP/BOU sub-sites. 

4. Preliminary Schedule for the Proposed Study 

No. Task YEAR 1 YEAR 2 

Duration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 

Task 1 Procurement and Kick-off Mtg 4 mos 

Task 2 Review Existing Documents/Identify Gaps 2 mos 

Task 3 Conceptual Design for BGWRS 3 mos 

Task 4 Level of Advanced Treatment 3 mos 

Task 5 Site Selection for Potable Reuse Facility 3 mos 

Task 6 Injection Well Siting/Asmt. & Groundwater Modeling 3 mos 

Task 7 Site Selection for Conveyance Pump Station 2 mos 

Task 8 Pipeline Alignment Assessment 3 mos 

Task 9 Regulatory and Permitting Support 12 mos 

Task 10 Construction Cost Estimate 2 mos 

Task 11 Delivery Method Asmt. & Implementation Approach 3 mos 

Task 12 Stakeholder Engagement & Outreach 18 mos 

Task 13 Develop the Title XVI Feasibility Report/Approvals 12 mos 

Task 14 Project and Grant Management 24 mos 

Evaluation Criterion 2: Stretching Water Supplies (20 points) 

1. Potential to Impact Development of Non-Recycled Supplies. Burbank has no rights to the 

native groundwater, is 100% reliant on imported sources, and thus has no ability to expand 

non-recycled water sources. Maximizing recycled water is Burbank’s primary strategy for longterm supply resilience. BWP’s development of non-potable reuse projects is approaching the 

saturation point; the time to focus on BWP’s unused recycled water is now. The 2018 

preliminary study projected that a potable reuse project would provide approximately 4.2 MGD 

AFY of additional water supply for Burbank, essentially ‘drought-proofing’ 12.5% of the BWP’s 

total portfolio. Construction and implementation of a potable reuse facility would allow BWP 

to reduce reliance on imported water that is sourced from the SWP and the Colorado River, 

sources that are in serious jeopardy. Reducing reliance on these vulnerable imported sources is 

extremely critical to the sustainability of regional water supplies, as well as the local and 

regional economy. 

2. Alleviating Pressure on Existing Water Supplies. If the proposed potable reuse facility were 

constructed and deployed, BWP could immediately reduce the amount of water it purchases 

from MWD – water that is sourced from the SWP and the Colorado River. On average, BWP 

purchases 12,000 AFY of water from MWD; reduced reliance on this vulnerable source will 

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support the sustainability and resilience of these water sources for BWP and all users in the 

western U.S. 

3. Making Water Available to Address Specific Concerns 

Water Supply Shortages and Reliability. Burbank is 100% reliant on imported supplies that are 

sourced from the SWP and the Colorado River. Maximizing use of recycled water (a reliable 

local supply) will shield Burbank from some of the impact of supply shortages from the SWP 

and Colorado River due to drought and climate change. 

Water Quality Issues. The potable reuse facility’s objectives do not include water quality; 

however, an Indirect Potable Reuse facility would positively impact water quality. The purified 

water that would be spread or injected would exceed both state and national water quality 

standards. In essence, the water that would be added to the groundwater would be cleaner 

than the groundwater itself; thus the overall groundwater quality will be improved. 

Natural Disasters that May Impact Water Supply Infrastructure. Maximizing use of recycled 

water (a reliable local supply) will shield Burbank from supply issues due to a national disaster. 

This mitigation is important, as even minor infrastructure issues affect supply reliability. In 

September 2022, an upper feeder that brings water from the Colorado River to the City had to 

be repaired, leading to reduced water deliveries, restrictions, and bans within the City. 

Heightened Competition for Water Supplies. Burbank is just one of many agencies who rely on 

MWD for all or some of its water. MWD provides water for 19 million people across six 

Southern California counties. Beyond Southern California, the SWP and Colorado River provide 

water for many more millions of people and are key to the State’s agricultural production. As 

climate change worsens and the drought lingers, competition for limited water will become 

more heightened. Having a reliable local supply will mitigate some of the impact on Burbank. 

Availability of Alternative Supplies. A potable reuse facility will make a new, alternative supply 

available in Burbank. Currently, Burbank is only using 45% of its recycled water—for nonpotable use—and the remainder is discharged to the storm drain channel. The proposed reuse 

facility will use recycled water that is otherwise being lost. 

Increasing Cost of Water Supplies. As climate change and drought accelerate, the pressure on 

the SWP and the Colorado River will intensify. As supplies dwindle, costs will increase. While 

Burbank has no control over these costs, the amount of water imported is a variable that can 

be controlled via conservation and maximized use of recycled water. As noted, if BWP is able to 

use all of its recycled water, 12.5% of its portfolio would be impervious to increasing costs. 

4. Creating Flexibility to Address Drought. The proposed potable reuse facility will “droughtproof” approximately 12.5% of BWP’s portfolio (the potable reuse facility could produce 2,000 

AFY of the City’s 16,000 AFY total demand). With no rights to native groundwater, recycled 

water is Burbank’s only local supply; it will be available regardless of local drought—regardless 

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of drought and climate change impacts on the SWP and the Colorado River. Maximizing 

Burbank’s use of all of its recycled water is a critical endeavor and the purpose of the proposed 

study (and the culminating project). 

Evaluation Criterion 3: Environment and Water Quality (20 points) 

1. Improving Quality of Surface Water and Groundwater 

Surface Water: Increasing local supply resiliency will protect the Colorado River and Bay Delta 

Estuary. Reduced water levels create issues with flow, nutrients, salinity, and many other 

quality factors, all of which affect their beneficial uses. BWP’s reduced reliance on imported 

supplies from these source will keep more water in the River and in the Estuary, and reduce the 

noted issues. 

Groundwater: The Indirect potable reuse (IPR) alternative would augment groundwater (either 

via spreading grounds or well injection). The purified water that would be spread or injected 

would exceed both state and national water quality standards. In essence, the water that 

would be added to the groundwater would be cleaner than the groundwater itself; thus the 

overall groundwater quality will be improved. 

2. Improving Effluent Quality 

The advanced treatment technology that will be used will purify wastewater effluent such that 

it exceeds state and federal drinking water standards. 

3. Improving Flow Conditions 

Not applicable to the study or the potable reuse facility 

4. Potential to Restore/Enhance Habitat for Listed and Non-Listed Species 

The Bay Delta Estuary is a four-million-acre watershed that is the largest estuary on the west 

coast of North America and supports over 700 plant, fish and wildlife species, including the 

endangered Delta Smelt. Unique to the Bay Delta, the endangered Delta Smelt has been 

pushed closer to extinction by extenuating drought conditions and an overtaxed water 

distribution system. Delta Smelt are considered an "indicator" species, and their abundance 

reflects how well the Delta's aquatic environment is functioning – meaning that as Delta Smelt 

decline, the Delta is changing in a way that does not support other species that are also 

dependent on the system (including Longfin Smelt, Green Sturgeon, Chinook Salmon, and 

Steelhead). Delta Smelt are protected under both the Federal and State Endangered Species 

Acts. 

American Rivers, a Washington, DC-based river conservation organization, named the Colorado 

River the #1 Most Endangered River in the country on its list of America’s Most Endangered 

Rivers of 2022. Climate change and water management issues threaten not only the drinking 

water for 40 million people, but also the vital habitat for 30 native fish species and more than 

400 bird species. Of the fish species that call the Colorado River home, four of them are 

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endangered. These species include: the razorback sucker, Colorado pikeminnow, bonytail and 

humpback chub. 

With so many species on the precipice of extinction, every effort must be made to maintain and 

repair their vital habitats. By reducing the amount of water that Burbank draws from these 

sources, the project will make strides toward preserving the Bay Delta and Colorado River 

ecosystems. 

Evaluation Criterion 4: Department of the Interior Priorities (15 points) 

1. Combatting the Climate Crisis 

Local and regional drought impacts are being negatively impacted and accelerated by climate 

change. Southern California is in the midst of a megadrought that researchers are saying is the 

driest 22-year period in 1,200 years, putting unprecedented pressure on local water supplies. 

The long-term availability of imported water from the SWP and the Colorado River is in 

jeopardy. The documented water deliveries from the SWP for Water Year 2020 (October 1, 

2019, to September 30, 2020) indicate that the volume of water delivered to SWP Contractors 

was the lowest since Water Year 2015. The 2019 SWP Delivery Capability Report (published in 

August 2020), estimated a SWP reliability of 58%. This was down from 62% in 2017. In March 

2022, California Department of Water Resources (DWR) officials announced that they were 

cutting SWP allocations from 15 percent to 5 percent and warned residents to prepare for a 

third year of drought. Likewise, since 2000, Colorado River flows have seen a 20% decrease 

compared to the 20th Century average. The river’s two main reservoirs – Lake Mead and Lake 

Powell – are at record low levels. 

Addressing these impacts will take a concerted effort that involves all stakeholders, all cities, 

and all customers. BWP’s proposed effort to use every drop of their reclaimed water is a 

contribution to this effort. Only 45% of Burbank’s recycled water is being used (for non-potable 

uses); the remainder, 4.5 MGD is lost to the storm drain channel. That loss represents an 

opportunity to maximize the beneficial use of Burbank’s recycled water. A new potable reuse 

facility will allow Burbank to use 100% of their recycled water, and thus drought-proof 12.5% of 

its water supply. Burbank’s reduced reliance on imported sources will reduce pressure on the 

SWP and Colorado River, which are already greatly impacted by drought that has been 

worsened by climate change. 

2. Impact on Disadvantaged or Underserved Communities 

Increasing water supply resiliency will directly benefits all BWP customers, including the City’s 

minority and disadvantaged communities, as defined by E.O. 14008, E.O. 13985, and Section 

1015 of the Cooperative Watershed Act. 

• Minority Representation: Forty-five percent of City residents are minorities, including 

24% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 3% Black, and 6% other. 

• Distressed Communities: The City’s distressed Census Tracts are located adjacent to 

the I-5 interstate corridor, which runs through the City, and adjacent to the Hollywood 

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Burbank Airport. Of the City’s 23 Census Tracts, 39.1% (nine Census Tracts) are 

identified as historically distressed communities by U.S. Department of Housing and 

Urban Development, and one Census Tract is an Area of Persistent Poverty as defined by 

the U.S. Department of Transportation. Seven Census Tracts are also classified as 

among the worst in the State of California for quality-of-life indicators (52.9%), including 

linguistic isolation, unemployment, homelessness, housing burden, and education 

(CalEnviroScreen 4.0). 

• Unemployment: Unemployment in Burbank has been higher than the national average 

since before the Covid-19 pandemic. In April 2020, Burbank’s unemployment rate 

skyrocketed to 20.7% (compared to 14.8 % nationally), and did not drop below that until 

August, when it dropped to 19.0% (compared to 10.2 % nationally). Burbank’s recovery 

from the covid pandemic has been slow, and lagging behind the nation, with the 

October 2022 unemployment rate at 5.3%, still far above the nationwide rate of 3.7%. 

Burbank’s disadvantaged communities are disproportionately affected by drought conditions, 

and they will bear the biggest burden if and when imported water supplies are restricted. 

Increased costs for food, water, and electricity can be insurmountable for households living 

with poverty-level median incomes. Increased costs of imported water and the resultant rate 

increases have severe budgetary impacts for these struggling communities. Increasing supply 

resiliency in Burbank will mitigate impacts on its disadvantaged communities by ‘droughtproofing’ a portion of our water supply. 

3. Tribal Benefits – Not applicable 

Evaluation Criterion 5: Watershed Perspective (15 points) 

1. Implementation of a Regional or State Water Plan or an Integrated Resource Management 

Plan Not applicable – the study and potable reuse facility are standalone projects. 

2. Meeting Water Supply Needs of a Large Geographic Area 

If Burbank reduces its reliance on imported water from MWD, it will free up MWD’s limited 

supplies to their other 19 million customers in six counties in Southern California. 

3. Stakeholder Involvement 

Several key stakeholders have expressed support for the project, and their letters of support 

are attached. At a minimum, the stakeholders will be invited to participate in the public 

meetings that will be conducted for the proposed study to ensure that their input and concerns 

are addressed. In addition, the stakeholders will be consulted on specific planning activities 

that have common elements; for instance, the ULARA Watermaster will be consulted on the 

study’s proposed groundwater modeling activities. 

Local and Regional Partnerships 

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The City of Glendale - Glendale is a neighboring city and water partner for 

Burbank. Glendale and Burbank have potable and recycled water system 

interconnections that have been used on several occasions to solve shortterm operational problems or needs for extra water between the two cities. 

The collaboration has been one of water ‘exchange’ rather than buying and 

selling water to each other. Like Burbank, the majority of Glendale’s water 

(70%) is imported from MWD. Drought-related reductions of water 

deliveries and water rationing affect both cities and limit their ability to assist each other. 

Increasing Burbank’s resiliency and local supplies will benefit the City of Glendale. 

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) – MWD 

provides 100% of Burbank’s water. BWP has worked closely with MWD on 

the development of both MWD’s and Burbank’s Urban Water Management 

Plans. Additionally, BWP works with MWD to implement conservation 

measures within the framework of their Water Surplus and Drought 

Management (WSDM) Plan.

8 MWD has declared a water shortage 

emergency and recognizes the importance of every member agency 

pursuing system improvements to save water for the long term. Decreasing Burbank’s reliance 

on imported water from MWD will decrease pressure on MWD’s own vulnerable supplies, and 

support resiliency for all who depend on MWD. 

Upper Los Angeles River Area (ULARA) Watermaster – This entity is the Courtappointed Watermaster for the adjudicated region known as the Upper Los 

Angeles River Area which includes the San Fernando Basin. Burbank is located in 

this adjudicated basin for which the City of Los Angeles retains all groundwater 

rights, while Burbank retains the right to purchase or exchange groundwater 

credits. San Fernando Basin groundwater levels have undergone a general 

decline in recent years and resiliency of the Basin is directly connected to water conservation 

efforts and protracting local water supplies. Groundwater augmentation by the proposed 

potable reuse facility (both increased water levels and improved water quality) would benefit 

the entire Basin and all users. 

The Burbank Chamber of Commerce, who recognizes that 

reliable water resources are critical to sustain our economy and 

our community. In turn, this translates into profitability and 

sustainability for the “Media Capital of the World.” 

Congressman Adam B. Schiff – Adam B. Schiff, U.S. Representative of California’s 28th District, 

noted that the potable reuse facility was directly-aligned with State drought and water 

8 https://www.mwdh2o.com/media/17000/24_water_supply_drought_management_plan.pdf 

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conservation efforts, as well as being proactive in light of statewide emergency drought 

proclamation. 

4. Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach 

Task 12 (above) details the study’s proposed Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach element, 

which will include: 

• Develop a Purpose and Need Statement Targeted to Customers/Laymen: Develop a 

purpose and need statement for the potable reuse facility that is written in non-technical 

terms for a layman’s audience. This purpose and needs statement will be the basis for key 

messages, informational materials, presentations, and all other project communications. 

• Conduct Three Public Meetings: A series of three public meetings will be conducted to 

share information about the purpose and need for the project in even more detail, 

discuss and address concerns that are raised, and answer questions. 

• Disseminate Informational Materials: Develop bilingual fact sheets, infographics, and a 

frequently asked questions document that can be posted on BWP’s website and social 

media channels, in BWP’s Currents newsletter, and printed for distribution at appropriate 

locations, including the BWP offices and at community presentations or events. 

REQUIRED PERMITS OR APPROVALS. No permits or approvals are required to perform the 

proposed study. 

OVERLAP/DUPLICATION OF EFFORT STATEMENT. There is no overlap or duplication for the 

Project. 

UNIFORM AUDIT REPORTING STATEMENT. The City of Burbank submitted a Single Audit 

Report for the most recent fiscal year, 2021. The report was filed under TIN #95-6000683, and 

it is available through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse website. 

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT 

No actual or potential conflicts of interest exist at the time of the submission of this application. 

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OFFICIAL RESOLUTION 
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,404 

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 

BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT 

APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT 

OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, FOR 

THE 2023 WATERSMART WATER RECYCLING AND 

DESALINATION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM AND 

AUTHORIZING THE BURBANK WATER AND POWER 

GENERAL MANAGER, AS DESIGNEE OF THE CITY 

MANAGER, TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT 

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK FINDS: 

1. The United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation 

(USBR), released a Funding Opportunity Announcement (NFO: R23AS00076) 

WaterSMART Grants: Water Recycling and Desalination Planning for 2023; 

2. The City of Burbank is a California municipal corporation and, through its 

Department of Water and Power (BWP), has the authority to construct, operate, and 

maintain the water distribution system and is responsible for providing reliable, affordable, 

and sustainable water and electric services; 

3. The grant application requires the adoption of an authorizing resolution 

designating a representative to sign and file a financial assistance application and all 

necessary documents related to a grant agreement with the United States Depart_ment of 

the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation; and 

4. The City, if selected, will enter into a grant agreement with the United States 

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation to carry out a project to plan for the 

City's potable reuse planning, environmental compliance, and other pre-design activities. 

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK RESOLVES: 

1. The General Manager of BWP, as designee of the City Manager, is hereby 

authorized and directed to sign, submit and file, for and on behalf of the City, an 

application for a grant agreement with the United States Department of the Interior, 

Bureau of Reclamation to carry out a project to plan for the City's potable reuse planning, 

environmental compliance, and other pre-final design activities. 

2. The General Manager of BWP, as designee of the City Manager, is 

designated to provide the assurances, certifications, and commitment required for the 

financial assistance application, including executing all documents in furtherance thereof, 

including but not limited to a grant or cooperative agreement with the United States 

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation and any amendments or changes 

thereto. 

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23-29,404 

3. The City is capable of providing the matching funding and/or in-kind 

contributions specified in the grant application funding plan. 

4. The City Council has reviewed and supports the application to be submitted 

to the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. 

5. The City will use reasonable efforts to work with the United States 

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation to meet established deadlines for 

entering into a grant or cooperative agreement, and 

6. The General Manager of BWP, as designee of the City Manager, is 

designated to represent the City in carrying out the City's responsibilities under the grant 

agreement, including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the City and 

compliance with applicable state and federal laws. 

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of February, 2023. 

Konstantine Anthony 

Mayor 

Approved as to Form: 

Attest: Office of t Ci o ney 

enior As 

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) 

CITY OF BURBANK ) SS. 

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) 

I, Kimberley Clark, City Clerk of the City of Burbank, do hereby certify that the 

foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the Council of the 

City of Burbank at its regular meeting held on the 14th day of February, 2023, by the 

following vote: 

AYES: Mullins, Perez, Takahashi, Schultz, a'nd Anthony. 

NOES: None. 

ABSENT: None. 

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LETTERS OF SUPPORT 

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California 

ULARA Watermaster 

City of Glendale 

Burbank Chamber of Commerce 

Congressman Adam Schiff 
DocuSign Envelope ID: 4A744FFE-C7CD-4397-847E-81B4B10A34CA

THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT 

OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 

Office of the General Manager 

February 21, 2023 

Secretary Deb Haaland 

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation 

Denver Federal Center 

Bldg. 67, Room 152 

Denver, CO 80225 

Dear Madam Secretary: 

Support for the Burbank Water and Power’s Grant Application for the Bureau of 

Reclamation’s WaterSMART: Water Recycling and Desalination Planning Grant 

The purpose of this letter is to express The Metropolitan Water District of Southern 

California’s (Metropolitan) support for Burbank Water and Power’s (Burbank) 

WaterSMART: Water Recycling and Desalination Planning grant application. If awarded, 

Burbank would use grant funds to study the feasibility of a new facility to purify recycled 

water for potable use. The scope of work includes planning, environmental compliance, 

and pre-final design study phases. 

In collaboration with local agencies, Metropolitan is a leader in implementing water 

efficiency programs and funding sustainable local water resources such as potable reuse, 

groundwater recovery, and desalination. Metropolitan’s Integrated Water Resources Plan 

promotes a One Water approach to enhance regional reliability and resilience. California’s 

current drought, the long-term shortage on the Colorado River, and regional aridification are 

examples of impacts of climate change that underscore the need for continued diversification 

of Southern California’s water resource portfolio. 

Burbank relies heavily on imported water from California’s State Water Project (SWP). 

Innovative potable recycled water approaches could yield a sustainable local drinking water 

supply during low SWP allocations and help Burbank and Metropolitan manage shortages and 

emergency conditions. 

Metropolitan supports USBR grant funding for Burbank’s feasibility study to evaluate the 

expansion of potable recycled water to increase the resiliency of its water supplies against 

climate change. 

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Please contact Raymond Jay at (213) 217-5777 or via e-mail at rjay@mwdh2o.com if you 

have any questions. 

Sincerely, 

Brad Coffey 

Manager, Water Resource Management 

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cc: Dawn Roth Lindell 

BWP General Manager 

dlindell@burbankca.gov

 Bassil Nahhas 

BWP Acting Manager Water Engineering/Planning 

bnahhas@burbankca.gov 

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YULARA 

ularawatermaster.com 

14051 Burbank Blvd, Suite 

300 Sherman Oaks, CA 91401 

UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER AREA WATERMASTER 818-506-0418 PHONE 

Richard C. Slade - Watermaster 818-506-1343 FAX 

February 22, 2023 

To: Secretary Deb Haaland 

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation 

Denver Federal Center 

Bldg. 67, Room 152 

Denver, CO 80225 

Re: Support for Burbank Water and Power’s Potable Reuse Planning, Environmental

Compliance, And Pre-Final Design Study 

The undersigned, as the Court-appointed Watermaster for the adjudicated region known as the 

Upper Los Angeles River Area (ULARA), wishes to express direct support for the City of Burbank 

Water and Power (BWP) application to conduct a feasibility study to use recycled water to produce 

potable supplies. Burbank overlies the San Fernando Basin (Basin), the largest of the four 

groundwater basins in the court-adjudicated ULARA region. 

The viability and resiliency of this Basin are of significant concern to the Watermaster. Any and 

all water improvements performed by Burbank that enhance groundwater recharge and promote 

resiliency among all basin users are highly supported by the Watermaster. As part of the proposed 

potable reuse project, purified water (after passing through an advanced water treatment train) is 

proposed to be injected into the Basin aquifers via two new injection wells. Purifying recycled 

potable water using advanced water technologies would result in a water source with a higher 

quality than the existing groundwater in the area; the water purified by the facility would exceed 

State drinking water standards. By injecting that purified water into the Basin, the proposed project 

would enhance Basin groundwater levels, and would improve groundwater quality in the Basin. 

Comprehensive groundwater hydraulic modelling is also proposed to be conducted by Burbank 

as part of the scope of the subject planning and environmental compliance study. This 

Watermaster strongly recommends that the BWP application be approved to help fund their 

potable reuse planning, CEQA/NEPA compliance, and design efforts. Please note that this 

recommendation is on behalf of the Watermaster and does not reflect the position of any of the 

parties to the adjudication. 

Respectfully Submitted, 

Richard C. Slade 

ULARA Watermaster 

cc: Members of the ULARA Administrative Committee 
141 N. Glendale Ave., Level 4 

• Glendale Water & Power Glendale, CA 91206--!975 

Administration Tel. (8 18) 548-2107 Fax (818) 552-2852 

glendaleca.gov 

February 15, 2023 

Secretary Deb Haaland 

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation 

Denver Federal Center 

Bldg. 67, Room 152 

Denver, CO 80225 

Dear Madam Secretary: 

The City of Glendale Water and Power is pleased to offer its support for Burbank Water 

and Power's (BWP) application for funding from the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to 

conduct a Potable Reuse Planning, Environmental Compliance, And Pre-Final Design 

Study. 

Glendale and Burbank are neighboring cities and partners. Glendale and Burbank have 

two water system interconnections that allow the cities to solve short-term operational 

problems or needs for extra water. Our partnership has been one of 'exchange' instead 

of buying and selling water to each other. Like Burbank, Glendale is reliant on imported 

water. About 60% of Glendale's water is imported from the Metropolitan Water District 

(MWD), which is sourced from the State Water Project and the Colorado River via the 

Colorado River Aqueduct. If MWD had to ration water during a drought, both cities 

would be affected, and our ability to assist each other would be diminished or 

impossible. As such, the City of Glendale views the proposed project as a win-win 

situation that supports resiliency and the 'safety net' for both Burbank and Glendale. 

Because both cities depend on the same external water sources, it is vital that we each 

use our water wisely. The City's culminating project will result in recycled water purified 

for potable reuse, which will help ensure that our respective communities remain 

resilient, as well as the region and State while reducing Southern California's reliance 

on imported water. As such, "one water" communities represent a promising model for 

managing water resources efficiently and sustainably. we·offer our full support to 

BWP's proposed study, and hope you will find their application worthy of funding. 

Resp ;;Yours 

ark Young/ 

eneral Manager 
January 27, 2023 

Secretary Deb Haaland 

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation 

Denver Federal Center 

Bldg. 67, Room 152 

Denver, CO 80225 

Subject: Support for Burbank. Water and Power's Potable Reuse Planning, Environmental Compliance & 

Pre-Final Design Study 

Dear Madam Secretary, 

On behalf of the Burbank. Chamber of Commerce, I am happy to provide this letter to demonstrate our 

enthusiasm and support for the City of Burbank. Water and Power (BWP) Department's grant application to the 

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The Chamber is considered the City's leading business advocate helping to 

promote economic growth and prosperity; serving as a vital strategic partner in initiatives that enhance and 

preserve the quality of life within our community; and providing valued services to our diverse business 

members. The Burbank. Chamber of Commerce fosters connections with the vast spectrum of businesses 

throughout the Burbank. community. 

Burbank. is known as the "Media Capital of the World," and the entertainment industry is our primary economic 

driver. We are home to The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros Studios, The Burbank Studios, Nickelodeon, 

Cartoon Network, ABC Studios, and more. These major studios are supported by thousands of small and 

medium-sized businesses. Burbank's business community also includes the Hollywood Burbank Airport (vital for 

the entertainment industry and the regional tourism industry with 90 non-stop flights per day and 5.2 million 

annual visitors), Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Woodbury University, Burbank. Unified School District, 

and many small businesses and enterprises. While the City has approximately 107,700 residents, the population 

doubles to more than 200,000 during the workweek with a robust daily workforce. 

A reliable water supply is essential to sustaining our economy and community. Enhancing the use of recharged 

water for potable use will reduce the strain on the City's water supply due to increased demand from 

population growth and climate change impacts. We understand the critical importance of integrating 

potable reuse into BWP's existing strategies and commend BWP for taking a proactive approach to increase 

our potable water supply by conducting an in-depth feasibility study. The Chamber strongly encourages you 

to consider Burbank's funding application. 

Sincerely, 

200 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502 
tBv APPOINrMENT ONLY) 

The Honorable Deb Haaland, Secretary 

U.S. Department of the Interior 

Bureau of Reclamation 

Denver Federal Center 

Bldg. 67, Room 152 

Denver, CO 80225 

Re: Burbank Water and Power Potable Reuse Feasibility Study 

Dear Secretary Haaland: 

I am pleased to support Burbank Water and Power's (BWP) application to the U.S. Bureau 

of Reclamation's WaterSMART Water Recycling and Desalination Planning Grant Program 

for the City of Burbank's Potable Reuse Planning, Environmental Compliance, and PreFinal Design Study. • 

Burbank Water and Power has been dedicated to offering reliable services to the residents 

and businesses of the City of Burbank and has served the community for more than a 

century. This project will study the feasibility of a new facility to purify recycled water for 

potable use. This endeavor would 'drought-proof 12.5 percent of the City of Burbank's 

water supply and address the city's policy goals of reliability, sustainability, and affordability. 

Presently, 45 percent of recycled water is being used for non-potable reuse, but with this 

project, there is the possibility for an additional 4.2 MGD in new potable supplies. By 

incorporating potable reuse into its current strategies for managing freshwater resources. 

the City of Burbank can enhance its resilience to drought and environmental impacts that 

threaten access to clean drinking water. 

The severity of drought conditions coupled with mandatory water restrictions make projects 

that aim to maximize the use of recycled water necessary to support the long-term 

resiliency of our water supplies, and I commend Burbank's commitment to environmental 

responsibility and the people it serves. 

Please give full and fair consideration to this important application. 

Sincerely. 

DAMBg,~ 

Member of Congress 
POTABLE REUSE PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE, AND PRE-FINAL DESIGN STUDY 

City of Burbank Water and Power Department 

PROJECT BUDGET AND NARRATIVE 

A. Funding Plan 

The City of Burbank Water and Power (BWP) Department requests $400,000 in Reclamation 

funding for the proposed Potable Reuse Planning, Environmental Compliance, and Pre-Final 

Design Study, which will culminate in a complete, WTR-11-01 compliant Feasibility Report. 

BWP will provide $400,000 as a non-federal funding match, for a total project cost of $800,000. 

The source of the local match is cash from BWP’s Capital Improvement Program Fund. 

There are no time constraints on the availability of funds, nor any other contingencies 

associated with the funding commitment. 

• Project funding will not include third-party in-kind costs or cash requested or received 

from other non-Federal entities. 

• There are no pending funding requests (grants or loans) for this planning project. 

• Project funding will not include third-party sources, and as such, there are no required 

Letters of Commitment. 

• BWP is not seeking reimbursement for any expenditures incurred prior to the award. 

• BWP will assume any necessary BWP staffing costs. These staffing costs are not 

included in the proposed project budget. 

Table 1—Summary of Non-Federal and Federal Funding Sources 

SOURCE AMOUNT 

Non-Federal Entities 

1. BWP - Capital Improvement Program Fund $400,000 

Non-Federal Subtotal $400,000 

REQUESTED Reclamation Funding $400,000 

Table 2—Total Project Cost Table 

SOURCE AMOUNT 

Costs to be reimbursed with the requested Federal funding $400,000 

Costs to be paid by the applicant $400,000 

Value of third-party contributions $0 

TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 800,000 

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B. Budget Proposal 

Budget Item Description Computation Quantity 

Type 

Total Cost $/Unit Quantity 

Salaries and Wages 

 NOT APPLICABLE $0 

Fringe Benefits 

 NOT APPLICABLE $0 

Travel

 NOT APPLICABLE 0 0 $0 

Supplies/Materials

 NOT APPLICABLE 0 0 $0 

Contractual

 Expert Planning Consultant 200 4,000 Hrs $800,000 

Third-Party Contributions

 NOT APPLICABLE 0 0 $0 

Other

 NOT APPLICABLE 0 0 $0 

TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $800,000 

Indirect Costs - NOT APPLICABLE $0 

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS $800,000 

C. Budget Narrative 

Personnel (Salaries, Wages, and Fringe Benefits) 

All BWP staff time needed will be provided outside of the project budget, and will include: 

1. Project Manager - Bassil Nahhas, PE, PMP (BWP Acting Manager of Water Engineering and 

Planning). As the Project Manager, Mr. Nahhas will be responsible for day-to-day 

operations of the proposed study, will supervise other participating BWP staff and the 

Consultant, and will manage the project budget and schedule. He will provide technical 

input and guidance to the Consultant throughout all stages of the study. He will conduct 

monthly performance monitoring meetings to ensure that the project stays on-budget and 

on-schedule, and will serve as the point-of-contact for Reclamation. Mr. Nahhas is a proven 

and effective leader in the planning, design, and construction of a broad spectrum of water 

infrastructure projects including renewal, rehabilitation, and maintenance of ageing water 

assets. He has more than 28 years of experience in the water industry. He has a Master of 

Science degree in Civil Engineering, registered civil engineering in California, and he holds 

Grade IV certifications in both water distribution and water treatment from the State Water 

Resources Control Board. 

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2. Project Engineer - Jared Lee, PE (BWP Civil Engineer). 

Mr. Lee will provide engineering support to the Project Manager and Consultant throughout 

the two-year project. Mr. Lee has more than seven years’ experience in water system 

planning, design, operations, and compliance. He also has over five years of experience in 

engineering consulting at AECOM, URS, and Malcolm Pirnie. He has a degree in 

Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. Mr. Lee is a registered 

Civil Engineer in the state of California. 

3. Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator – Tracie Neiswonger (BWP Marketing Associate). 

Ms. Neiswonger will manage all logistics for the project’s stakeholder engagement and 

outreach to include coordinating public meetings and managing information dissemination 

via BWP’s website, social media channels, Currents newsletters, etc. 

4. Grant Coordinator – to be named after award. The Grant Coordinator will provide 

administrative support to the project, assisting with grant and project management 

activities, including progress and financial reporting, managing reimbursement requests, 

grant compliance, coordinating audits, etc. The position requires a combination of 

education and/or experience including graduation from an accredited college with a degree 

in business administration, public administration, or related degree. Desirable qualifications 

include experience with budgeting, reporting, and grant agreement compliance. 

Travel NOT APPLICABLE. 

Equipment NOT APPLICABLE. 

Supplies NOT APPLICABLE. 

Contractual 

BWP’s approach for the proposed study is to hire a Prime Consultant who will be responsible 

for conducting all study activities with guidance, input, and oversight provided by BWP. BWP 

will conduct a competitive procurement to identify and secure the services of a qualified and 

experienced Consultant. BWP conferred with area engineering firms to estimate costs for a 

study of the proposed size and scope, and this project budget reflects that estimate. 

• $200/hour x 4,000 hours over two years (96% FTE each year). 

Construction NOT APPLICABLE. 

Indirect Charges NOT APPLICABLE. 

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