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Speaker
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Mr.
Steve Wiecek is
a senior geological engineer with 30 years of experience in geological
engineering, geological, hydrogeological and environmental projects.
including the development of groundwater supply for municipal and
industrial systems.
Other
areas of expertise include:
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Groundwater
Control Systems:
Construction dewatering, seepage control; investigation, evaluation,
design, approvals, monitoring/reporting; |
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Terrain
Analysis/Route Selection: Remote sensing interpretation, terrain
classification, land use suitability, road/powerline/pipeline route
selection; |
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Regulatory
Approval/Public Consultation: Aquifer management planning; public
meetings, community surveys, stakeholder consultation; |
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Hydrogeologic
Investigations: Aquifer capacity assessments, analytical and
numerical modeling, site specific hydrogeology assessments for
tailings facilities, solid waste landfills, and other facilities; |
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Solid
Waste Management:Municipal and industrial facilities; site
selection, investigation, evaluation, design, regulatory approvals,
construction supervision, annual monitoring and reporting, and site
closure; |
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Environmental
Impact Assessments: Water supply/road/pipeline project
environmental impact assessments to provincial (Environment Act) and
federal (CEAA) standards; |
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Resource
Evaluation: Aggregate and industrial resource evaluation;
investigation, volume and quality estimations, preparation of
development plans, valuation, and site closure plans; |
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Risk
Assessment/Risk Management: Site specific risk assessments, risk
management assessment studies, remediation criteria development; |
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Presentation: The
Use of Groundwater as a Drinking Water Source in Southern Manitoba
As
new drinking water regulations gradually spread across Canada, there has
been an increased scrutiny of the nations drinking water supplies, and in
particular the sources of water being used. Manitoba is in a favorable
position in this regards due to an abundance of both surface water and
groundwater resources. A major challenge facing the province is developing
the necessary infrastructure to ensure that the water of acceptable
quality is available when it is needed.
Groundwater
in Southern Manitoba has been developed as a water source since the late
1800’s for municipal, industrial, agricultural and residential purposes.
The presentation will review the major groundwater sources across Southern
Manitoba and the current status of the groundwater levels relative to this
historic development. Also to be discussed will be an overview of the
general sources and availability of groundwater in various portions of
this province and the challenges faced in developing these resources,
including examples of the issues and opportunities associated with the
many minor aquifers which have been or could be utilized.
Since
the drought of the 1980’s, considerable work has been done to develop
the infrastructure necessary to protect the residents of southern Manitoba
from the effects of drought, and to allow development to proceed. This
work has been focused on the development of an ever increasing network of
treated water pipeline systems drawing water from a variety of sources.
These systems have been successful in providing safe, secure water supply
to date. However, many of these systems are being challenged to meet the
ongoing increase in demand, in conjunction with the need to comply with
the new regulations associated with drinking water systems. As a result, a
second phase of water supply development is emerging that involves the
need for an assessment of the performance of these existing systems to
date and the implementation of upgrades to the systems to meet current
demands and regulations. Part of this second phase has included an
increased interest in either shifting the water source from surface water
to groundwater, or to determining if the withdrawal from existing
groundwater sources can be increased. Examples of this trend will be
presented and will include discussion of the challenges and opportunities
associated with this second phase of development.
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Attendees
should pre-register with the Calgary AWWA office by
May 26,
to allow confirmation with the caterers
No refunds are permitted but substitutions are welcome.
*Dinner is FREE for any members signed up within the last 12 months.
*Cost of dinner will be reimbursed if you join Western Canada Section
AWWA at the Networking Event
*Dinner
is FREE to any member traveling more than 100 km one way
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