The selected consultant will be responsible for the following tasks and will produce the corresponding deliverables: 4.2.1. Task 1: Current State Assessment & Data Compilation - The consultant will compile and analyze existing data to establish a baseline understanding of the region's current water resources, infrastructure, and usage patterns. • Deliverable 1.1: Data Inventory & Gap Analysis Report: o Content: A comprehensive inventory of all relevant existing data pertaining to water supply, demand, quality, and infrastructure within the Regional Planning Area(s). This will include (but not be limited to): Water Supply: Historical streamflow records, groundwater level data, aquifer levels (e.g., sustainable yield from existing models and data), reservoir capacities and yields, and existing water rights/permits. Water Demand: Current water use/demand for all major uses of water in the region(s) as well as statutorily required minimum desirable streamflow; existing population figures for communities. Water Quality: Recent and historical water quality monitoring data for surface and groundwater sources (e.g., contaminant levels, nutrient loads, TDS). Infrastructure: Existing water treatment plant capacities, distribution system maps, and known infrastructure condition assessments. o Gap Analysis: Identification of critical data gaps and recommendations for future data collection efforts necessary for robust long-term planning. 4.2.2. Task 2: 50-Year Water Supply & Demand Projections - The consultant will develop robust projections for water availability and water demand over a 50- year planning horizon (e.g., 2025-2075). • Deliverable 2.1: 50-Year Water Supply Projections Report. o Content: Detailed projections of long-term water availability from all significant sources (surface water, groundwater) within the region(s). This must incorporate: Drought Resiliency: Assessment of water supply reliability under extreme drought scenarios, including increases in the severity of the drought by 10% (e.g., reducing precipitation of the historical drought of record for Kansas). Sustainable Yields: Determination of the reliability of groundwater aquifers to meet future demands, considering current and projected pumping rates. Water Quality Impacts on Supply: Analysis of how projected water quality degradation (e.g., taste, odor, Safe Drinking Water Act-regulated contaminants) might diminish the usable supply without additional treatment. • Deliverable 2.2: 50-Year Water Demand Projections Report. o Content: Comprehensive projections of future water demand across all sectors within the region(s), encompassing: Population Trends: Utilization of state-approved population forecasts for all communities and unincorporated areas and projected associated water demands. Economic & Land Use Trends: Projections for industrial, commercial, and agricultural water use based on economic development and land use plans. Conservation Potential: Analysis of potential water savings through enhanced conservation measures in each sector...
