Columbus Water & Power's Market Analysis to Build Resilience via Reuse
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Columbus Water and Power is evaluating recycled water to strengthen supply resilience amid population growth, drought, and rapid industrial expansion. The market analysis used GIS-based multi-factor scoring, customer surveys, and feasibility screening to identify high-potential non-potable reuse opportunities. Users were evaluated based on demand potential, proximity to water reclamation plants (WRPs), demand consistency, and resiliency benefits. Eight focus areas were screened, with South, Northeast, and West areas advanced for conceptual design. These projects can offset potable demand, support economic development, and create a scalable circular water backbone for Central Ohio.
Speakers
Grace McInerney
Project Manager
Columbus Water and Power, Division of Water
Grace McInerney is licensed as a professional engineer and is a project manager for Columbus Water and Power, Division of Water in Columbus, Ohio. She has nearly 20 years of experience managing major infrastructure and capital improvement projects across central Ohio, including past roles at Stantec and Honda Motor Company. A civil engineering graduate of Ohio State University, she also holds an Master of Business Administration from Ohio State University. Her work focuses on advanced utility planning and water reuse systems.
John Sheets
Environmental Engineer
CDM Smith
John Sheets is an environmental engineer with over 14 years of experience in the water and wastewater sectors. Dr. Sheets serves as CDM Smith’s Midwest Reuse Discipline Leader, supporting utilities on the development of water reclamation, reuse, and drinking water projects. John actively leads teams on all aspects of the project cycle including master planning, detailed designs, data analytics, and research and development on advanced treatability modeling. He currently serves as the Chair for WateReuse Ohio’s Potable Reuse committee. Dr. Sheets holds a bachelor’s degree from Miami University (OH) and doctorate in agricultural engineering from the Ohio State University.
