Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department's Five-Year Strategic Plan, WAVE: Water, A Vision for Excellence

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Description

Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department (WASD) is set to embark on implementing its new five-year strategic plan, coined WAVE: Water, A Vision for Excellence. With its mission, "We deliver high-quality, safe, and reliable drinking water and wastewater services in Miami-Dade County where customers know the value of every drop, employees take pride in their contribution, and the pursuit for efficiency and community resilience drives every business decision." and vision, "A model utility of excellence in reliability, resilience, and environmental stewardship, recognized as an essential partner in the protection of public health and an employer of choice in Miami-Dade County.", the WAVE propels the department forward in strongly contributing to the UN's Water Action Agenda for our economically, environmentally, and socially diverse region.

The WAVE includes:

- Programs to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.
- Programs to increase the resiliency of WASD's built infrastructure.
- Project's that decrease the potential of sewer overflows.
- Financial plans that ensure long-term water rate affordability.

Expected Impact

The WAVE ensures long-term sustainability, resilience and affordability for Miami-Dade County's residents and visitors and directly supports the SDG implementation.

SDGS & Targets

Goal 6

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

6.1

By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

6.1.1

Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

6.2

By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

6.2.1

Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

6.3

By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

6.3.1

Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated

6.3.2

Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

6.4

By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity

6.4.1

Change in water-use efficiency over time

6.4.2

Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

6.5

By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

6.5.1

Degree of integrated water resources management

6.5.2

Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation

6.6

By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes

6.6.1

Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

6.a

By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies

6.a.1

Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

6.b

Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

6.b.1

Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

Goal 9

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

9.1

Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all

9.1.1

Proportion of the rural population who live within 2 km of an all-season road

9.1.2

Passenger and freight volumes, by mode of transport

9.2

Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and, by 2030, significantly raise industry’s share of employment and gross domestic product, in line with national circumstances, and double its share in least developed countries

9.2.1

Manufacturing value added as a proportion of GDP and per capita

9.2.2

Manufacturing employment as a proportion of total employment

9.3

Increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises, in particular in developing countries, to financial services, including affordable credit, and their integration into value chains and markets

9.3.1

Proportion of small-scale industries in total industry value added

9.3.2

Proportion of small-scale industries with a loan or line of credit

9.4

By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities

9.4.1

CO₂emission per unit of value added

9.5

Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending

9.5.1

Research and development expenditure as a proportion of GDP

9.5.2

Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants

9.a

Facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development in developing countries through enhanced financial, technological and technical support to African countries, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States

9.a.1

Total official international support (official development assistance plus other official flows) to infrastructure

9.b

Support domestic technology development, research and innovation in developing countries, including by ensuring a conducive policy environment for, inter alia, industrial diversification and value addition to commodities

9.b.1

Proportion of medium and high-tech industry value added in total value added

9.c

Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2020

9.c.1

Proportion of population covered by a mobile network, by technology

SDG 14 targets covered

Deliverables & Timeline

22 April, 2023

WAVE: Water, A Vision for Excellence

Resources mobilized

Staff / Technical expertise

Entire WASD workforce will be advancing the WAVE initiatives.

Financing (in USD)

WASD's rate revenue and grant awards will finance the WAVE initiatives.

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Timeline

22 April 2023 (start date)

28 April 2028 (date of completion)

Entity

Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Deparment

SDGs

6 9

Region

North America

Other beneficiaries

Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department customers, employees, partners and other stakeholders.

More information

https://www.miamidade.gov/global/water/home.page

Countries

United States of America

Contact Information

Ileen , Chief, Office of Public Engagement

Ileen.Delgado@miamidade.gov