What are Functional Area Documents?
The IRWMP is an integration of water resources planning and management strategies from the following Functional Area Documents (FADs):
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Water Supply & Water Quality. The Water Supply-Water Quality (WS-WQ) functional area addresses water supply and water quality opportunities and challenges throughout the region.
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Wastewater & Recycled Water. The Wastewater-Recycled Water (WW-RW) functional area addresses treatment and discharge of wastewater and recycled water within the Bay Area.
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Flood Protection & Stormwater Management. The Flood Protection-Stormwater Management (FP-SM) functional area addresses regional issues in management of flood- and storm waters.
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Watershed Management-Habitat Protection & Restoration. The Watershed Management-Habitat Protection and Restoration (WM-HPR) functional area addresses management of hydrologic systems with emphasis on habitat protection and enhancement.
The purpose of these four FADs was to (1) identify specific needs
and challenges relating to the specific functional area; (2) describe
water management strategies and approaches to address these needs; and
(3) develop a list of potential strategies and implementation projects
that would maximize benefits and enhance opportunities for regional
cooperation within a given functional area.
The FADs are complete and ready to begin integrating their
objectives, priorities, and strategies into a cohesive, integrated
water resources management approach for the entire Bay Area region.
Integrating the four FADs into a Bay Area IRMWP is being guided by a
Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) comprised of representatives
from each of the four functional areas.
