Veterans in the Water Industry: Share Your Story!

Once samples have cleared, the main can be installed. Ends must remain sealed until the main is installed.

Disinfection Procedures When Cutting Into or Repairing a Main S Trench Treatment – Treat the excavation with hypochlorite to lessen contamination. Tablets work best for slow release. S Swabbing With Hypochlorite Solution – Swab the interior of the pipe and fittings with a 1 percent hypochlorite solution before they are installed. S Flushing – Flushing is the most practical means of removing contaminants. Flush from both ends toward the work location if possible.

Flushing After Disinfection S Flush until residual is less than 1 mg/L. S Velocity is not a factor. S Dechlorination must be applied to discharged water to remove remaining chlorine.

Testing After Disinfection S After 24 hours test at least one sample for each section disinfected in a chlorinated system. S Test at least two samples for each section in a nonchlorinated system. S For long lines in excess of 2,500 feet, test samples along the line.

If Samples Fail, Disinfect Again and Repeat Samples S Flush again and resample. S If sample fails again, then dewater main and rechlorinate.

Emergency or Maintenance Disinfection S Spray with a 1 to 5 percent solution at 100 pounds per square inch (psi).

This concludes the second and final part of the disinfection series. I hope this will provide some insight into the history and methods of disinfection for all of you, especially those new operators who are preparing for advancement in their careers.

FWPCOA Training Update

The training office is in need of proctors for online courses in all regions. If you are available to be a proctor, please contact the training office at 321-383-9690.

Online Training Institute

In the meantime, and as always, our Online Training Institute is up and running. You can access our online training by going to the FWPCOA website at www.fwpcoa.org and selecting the “Online Institute” button at the upper right-hand area of the home page to open the login page. You then scroll down to the bottom of this screen and click on “View Catalog” to open the catalog of the many training programs offered. Select your preferred training program and register online to take the course.

For more information, contact the Online Institute program manager at OnlineTraining@ fwpcoa.org or the FWPCOA training office at training@fwpcoa.org.

Fall Short School

I want to remind everyone that we will be holding the FWPCOA Fall Short School at the Indian River State Collage in Ft. Pierce August 9-13, 2021. If you have not already registered for your classes now is the time to do it. Some classes will fill up quickly.

That’s all I have for this C Factor. Everyone take care and, as usual, keep up the good work! S

Veterans in the Water Industry: OOOO Share Your Story! OOOO

After the recent celebration of Fourth of July, which for many people was their first one since COVID-19 hit in early 2020, it’s time to think about the fourth salute to veterans in the water industry that will be highlighted in the November 2021 issue of Florida Water Resources Journal.

If you served in any branch of the United States military and are a current employee in any facet of the water industry, please share some facts about your military experience and how it has helped you in your current position.

We’re honored to highlight the brave men and women who proudly served their country, both here and abroad, and who are again serving American citizens by working as water professionals.

To tell your story, go to www.fwrj.com, download the veterans form, complete it, and return it to me as an attachment to ricklharmon@comcast.net by Sept. 24, 2021.

I look forward to receiving your form and including you in the November issue! S

Rick Harmon Editor Florida Water Resources Journal