New England Section American Water Works Association
c/o Cody Finan, AWWA
6666 W. Quincy Ave. Denver, CO 80235 USA
AMESSAGE FROM THE SECTION CHAIR
A New Era for the New England Section of AWWA: Embracing Change and Opportunity
Chris Woodcock, Section Chair
s the dust settles on the 2024 elections, the New England Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) is poised for an exciting transformation. With a newly structured Board and the establishment of four innovative councils, the Section is taking significant steps to enhance member engagement, promote professional development, and address the evolving needs of the water utility industry.
A Fresh Leadership Team
The New England Section’s newly elected Board reflects the diverse expertise and energy of its members. This Board includes both seasoned and young professionals who aim to enhance the quality and safety of water in New England and around the world through advocacy, education, research, public awareness, and collaboration.
Within the New England Section, we have established four new Councils:
• The Water Utility Council, headed up by Ryan Thomas Shea (YP Director),
• The Member Services Council, headed by Sarah Trejo (NH Director),
• The Events Council, headed by Peter Salvatore (MA Director), and
• The Technical & Education Council is headed by Carleigh Samson (RI Director).
This dynamic leadership team, along with all the Board members, is dedicated to fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth within the New England Section, ensuring that members feel supported and engaged.
A Structure Designed for Engagement
The introduction of four councils — Water Utility, Member Services, Events, and Technical & Education — marks the beginning of how the New England Section will operate. Each council is designed to focus on specific areas of interest and need, creating pathways for members to engage meaningfully.
Water Utility Council
Under Ryan Shea’s leadership, the Water Utility Council will tackle critical issues facing the industry today. This council includes several vital committees:
• Government Affairs Committee: Chaired by Patsy Root (ME Director), this committee will focus on advocacy efforts, monitoring legislative developments, and ensuring that member interests are represented in policy discussions.
• Utility Management Committee: Chaired by Dave Fox (Chair-Elect on the Board), this committee will delve into best practices in utility management and financial operations (including rate setting) helping members navigate challenges and implement effective rate, management, and financing strategies.
• Leadership Development Committee: This newly formed committee will focus on cultivating the next generation of leaders in the water utility sector, offering resources and training to enhance leadership skills. Ryan will chair this committee, temporarily.
Member Services Council
With Sarah Trejo at the helm, the Member Services Council aims to enhance the overall member experience. This Council currently comprises:
• Member Engagement Committee: With a chair yet to be determined, this committee will explore ways to increase member participation and satisfaction.
• Section Communications Committee: This committee is chaired by Sarah, and will focus on improving communication channels, ensuring members are informed and connected. The quarterly Water Wayfinder newsletter is prepared under this committee.
• Young Professionals & Students Committee: This committee, also with a chair still to be announced, will be dedicated to supporting the interests and needs of younger members and students, fostering a pipeline of new talent for the industry.
Events Council
Peter Salvatore is leading the Events Council, which plays a crucial role in organizing the Section’s key events. This Council includes:
• Annual Conference/Meeting Committee: This committee will work to create a signature event that showcases the latest in water industry advancements, networking opportunities, and professional development.
• Competition Committee: Also chaired by Peter, this committee will focus on organizing competitions that encourage innovation and excellence among water utility professionals and students. We have already had one successful Hydrant Hysteria Competition that sent men’s and women’s teams to the AWWA Annual Conference to compete with others in North America. We will hold this competition annually and likely add others such as a Best Tasting Water competition and a Fresh Ideas Poster Contest for students and YPs.
Technical & Education Council
care about and contribute to the development of policies and practices that benefit the industry as a whole.
5. Access Resources and Training: Many committees offer workshops, webinars, and training sessions that are tailored to current industry needs. This access to resources can help members stay ahead in their careers.
Looking Ahead
As the New England Section of AWWA embarks on this new chapter, the emphasis on collaboration, enhancement of our water utilities, and member engagement promises to create a vibrant community of water professionals. The new structure, with its councils and committees, is designed not only to enhance the experience of current members but also to attract new talent to the field.
Finally, the Technical & Education Council, led by Carleigh Samson, is dedicated to advancing technical knowledge and education within the field. This Council encompasses:
• Water Quality Committee: Chaired by Carleigh, this committee will work on initiatives related to water quality standards, testing, and community health.
• Infrastructure Committee: Under the leadership of Chris Dzidek, this committee will address infrastructure challenges, exploring innovative solutions for aging water systems.
• Water Management Committee: Chaired by Chi Ho Sham (Past Section Chair and past AWWA President), this committee will focus on sustainable practices in water management, promoting efficiency and conservation.
The Benefits of Committee Involvement
Getting involved in AWWA committees is not just about fulfilling a role; it’s an opportunity to enhance one’s career and make valuable connections across the region. By participating in these committees, members can:
1. Expand Professional Networks: Collaborating with other water utility professionals allows members to build relationships, exchange ideas, and share best practices. This network can be invaluable for career advancement and professional growth.
2. Gain Industry Insights: Committee involvement provides a front-row seat to discussions about the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the water sector. Members will gain a deeper understanding of the issues affecting the industry, enhancing their expertise.
3. Develop Leadership Skills: Serving on a committee is an excellent way to develop leadership abilities. Members will have the chance to take on responsibilities, lead projects, and contribute to meaningful initiatives that impact the community.
4. Influence the Future of the Industry: By participating in committees, members have a voice in shaping the future of the water utility sector. They can advocate for issues they
Involvement in AWWA committees is more than just a professional obligation; it’s a chance to connect, learn, and grow alongside peers who share a passion for advancing the water industry. As we move forward, we encourage all members to consider how they can contribute to this exciting initiative, ensuring a sustainable and innovative future for water utilities in New England.
Anyone who is interested in participating on a committee or just wishes to know more can contact me at woodcock@w-a.com
EMESSAGE FROM THE AWWA DIRECTOR
PFAS and AWWA’s Instant Risk Communication Guide
Craig Douglas, New England Section Director
verywhere we turn these days PFAS is in the news. The topic hit home for my District on August 19, 2024, when approximately 1,450 gallons of AFFF concentrate mixed with approximately 50,000 gallons of water, creating a five-foot blanket of foam covering the floor of Hangar 4 at the Brunswick Executive Airport, the former Naval Air Station Brunswick. The release made its way out of Hangar 4, as well as
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into the sewer system, the stormwater collection system, and nearby stormwater ponds that empty into Casco Bay.
Despite communicating in our annual water quality reports where the community’s water comes from and despite dedicating a section in every annual water quality report since 2018 to PFAS or PFOA/PFOS, much of the public had little idea where their water came from or if the spill was near the water supply or if the District knew about PFAS.
Fortunately, due to the many tabletop exercises we had done with the local fire department, the fire department knew where the aquifer boundary was (the spill was outside) and we were able to scale our response and get through day one.
The subsequent days became a blur of TV interviews and newspaper articles. PFAS has not left the headlines here in the community since the spill. By the time you read this article, my District will have released a special water quality report on the history of PFAS sampling in the District and where things stand today for the public water supply. We have taken hundreds of samples over the years, in the environment, aquifer, and finish water, because of the former naval air station. We need to communicate this to the community again and again.
It is a good reminder that as members of AWWA, you have resources that can help you. AWWA’s Trending in an Instant Risk Communication Guide is an excellent resource. At 88 pages it can be a daunting lift, especially since you may not have a crisis at the moment and there is hardly anyone in this profession that isn’t already swimming in a sea of to-do lists and tasks.
This is why the AWWA Public Affairs Council also made an executive summary for the report. At 16 pages it is a quicker read and provides good reminders and pointers to effective public communication.
It’s not a matter of if you need these resources, but when. www.awwa.org/wp-content/uploads/Trending-In-An-Instant-
Celebrating the Members of the New England Section
Sarah Trejo, Editor
November was Member Appreciation Month at AWWA, and as I thought about potential topics for this message –which I quickly realized was a far more daunting task than I originally anticipated – I kept coming back to all of the remarkable people I’ve met and worked with during my relatively short time in the water industry.
I started my career in southeast Pennsylvania, so my first introduction to AWWA was attending conferences organized by the PA Section’s Southeast District. I was fresh out of college and had no idea just how much was going on in the water industry. I remember sitting in the ballroom of a hotel trying to absorb as much information as I could as I listened to presentations about salt lines, new regulations, emergency preparedness, historic PFAS spills, and storage tank best practices. Beyond attending the conferences, I didn’t get as involved in AWWA as I would have liked, but it was enough for me to recognize I had found a group of inquisitive professionals who deeply care about the communities they serve. I knew I had ended up in the right place for me.
In the years since, and especially after moving to New England, I’ve been fortunate to meet even more incredible people, both within the New England and Connecticut Sections and across the United States and Canada. The water industry is inherently restricted by geography, but I encourage everyone to seek opportunities outside their local section, if possible. Last year, I was able to do so by participating in the inaugural 2023 cohort of AWWA’s Transformative Water Leadership Academy (TWLA), which brought together 50 emerging leaders in the water industry to learn about sustainable community leadership.
Whenever someone asks me what I enjoyed most about TWLA, my answer is always the same: the people. The team that
created and runs the program built one of the most welcoming and supportive environments I’ve ever been in. I’ve made connections that I’m confident will last my entire career and learned so much from the other members of the 2023 cohort. TWLA broadened my view of the industry and provided a starting point for getting more involved in AWWA.
Through TWLA, I met Alane Boyd, who serves as the Executive Director of the New England Section, and through Alane, I became involved in the Section. I’m still trying to figure out why a nationallevel training program was my catalyst for becoming involved in my local section, but I’m grateful it was because I’ve since met a truly impressive group of people.
My first role with the Section was volunteering on the Section Communications Committee, which was run by Alane and Chris Woodcock, the current Section Chair and former editor of the Water Wayfinder. My favorite part of volunteering with this Committee is interviewing members for our Member Spotlight articles. I don’t think I’ll ever stop being impressed by the time and energy our members put into their work and communities. See page 17 of this issue for a spotlight on Chris Dzidek, our Infrastructure Committee Chair.
It truly is an exciting time to be involved in the New England Section. As we continue the process of re-starting the Section, there are many opportunities for members to get involved, as Chris explains in this issue’s Message from the Section Chair. Our members are what make the Section great. We collaborate with each other, share our expertise, and build relationships to shape the future of the Section and the water industry as a whole. I’m grateful for the dedication and enthusiasm of our members and look forward to shaping the future of water in New England with you all.
“OUR MEMBERS ARE WHAT MAKE THE SECTION GREAT. WE COLLABORATE WITH EACH OTHER, SHARE OUR EXPERTISE, AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE SECTION AND THE WATER INDUSTRY AS A WHOLE.”
Estimating Impacts of the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements Nationwide and for Systems in New England
Carleigh C. Samson, Ph.D., P.E., Corona Environmental Consulting
This article contains follow-up information from Carleigh and Sandy Kutzing's Protecting Public Health Webinar: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and Improvements: Who Will Be Impacted and What Comes Next? New England Section members can view the webinar video at: www.ne-awwa.org/VideoResources. You can sign up for the upcoming free webinars with TCH credit at www.ne-awwa.org/meetinginfo.php.
Lead contamination is a serious concern for drinking water due to potential health risks, including neurodevelopmental issues in children and heart disease in adults. Lead service lines (LSLs) in drinking water distribution systems pose the highest risk of lead exposure through drinking water. In 1991, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) to minimize lead and copper in public drinking water systems (PWSs). The LCR requires monitoring first-liter (L1) samples at customer taps at locations where lead is likely to occur. If lead concentrations exceed the action level (AL) of 15 parts per billion (ppb) in more than 10% of customer taps, the LCR required systems to undertake several additional actions including corrosion control treatment (CCT), public education, and if necessary, LSL replacement.
In December 2021, EPA promulgated the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) as the first major overhaul of the LCR. The LCRR revised sample site selection criteria to focus on LSLs and mandate water systems to develop inventories for both public and private service lines. Additionally, the LCRR established a 10 ppb 90th percentile (P90) trigger level to offer an early indication of a potential action level exceedance (ALE). At sites with LSLs, the LCRR requires a fifth-liter (L5) sample to be analyzed for lead to better characterize lead which has been introduced to the water from LSLs.
EPA finalized the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) on October 8, 2024, which builds upon the LCR and LCRR to provide greater public health protection against risks due to lead exposure. The LCRI requires all LSLs be replaced within a 10-year period starting in 2027 for all community water systems (CWSs) and non-transient non-community water systems (NTNCWSs) unless subject to a shortened or deferred deadline. The LCRI also lowers the LCR’s lead AL from 15 ppb to 10 ppb, eliminates the LCRR’s trigger level, and requires both L1 and L5 sampling at sites with LSLs, and P90 compliance calculations based on the highest lead level. With the increased stringency of the LCRI, i.e., the lower AL and the new L1 and L5 sampling requirements at customer taps served by LSLs, it is expected that drinking water
systems that have not previously had ALEs with the LCR may experience ALEs once the LCRI implementation begins in 2027. EPA’s proposed LCRI provided estimates for CWSs likely to have ALEs based on data available for paired L1 and L5 lead samples for 181 systems in Michigan where a statespecific LCR requires PWSs to collect L1 and L5 samples at sites served by LSLs, consistent with the LCRI.
Using the Michigan data, EPA developed a multiplier of 1.48 applied to the P90 value to account for systems with LSLs using the higher of the L1 and L5 samples for calculating lead P90 compliance values. The 1.48 multiplier was only applied to systems with LSLs, requiring known LSL status. EPA assigned LSL status based on compiling data from numerous state surveys, databases, web searches, discussions with systems, and the seventh Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey Assessment, resulting in LSL status determinations for 17% of CWSs. Thus, data for a relatively small percent of systems were used to estimate the impacts of the LCRI for all systems nationwide.
To improve upon EPA’s estimates using more nationally representative data, a study conducted by Corona Environmental Consulting and University of Colorado Boulder (Samson et al., 2024) took an alternative approach by using LCR lead sample data (L1 compliance sample results) collected from 43 state regulatory agencies for over 38,000 CWSs and NTNCWSs, equivalent to 57% of all systems subject to the LCR. Lead level data, which are used to calculate P90 compliance values, can be more indicative of variability in water quality and plumbing conditions and therefore more informative when compared to a single P90 value in estimating the impact of the proposed requirement for L5 sampling and inclusion in P90 calculations when L5 results are higher than L1 results (Burlingame & Sandvig, 2004). This study validated and expanded upon a methodology introduced by Masters et al. (2021) using paired L1 and L5 lead data for 128 CWSs in Michigan and applied the methodology to over 38,000 systems with available L1 lead sample data.
Projection
For each system, L1 lead P90 values were calculated for each monitoring period using LCR L1 lead sample data from 2012-2020, as well as the standard deviation of the L1 lead sample data. For each monitoring period, if the L1 lead P90 value was greater than 10 ppb, it was assumed the system was likely to have an ALE. The number of systems with at least one L1 lead P90 value greater than 10 ppb was determined to be the “floor” estimate, meaning the estimated number of systems likely to have an ALE regardless of LSL status. For a system with LSLs, if the L1 P90 value was less than 10 ppb but greater than 5 ppb and the standard deviation of L1 lead sample data was greater than 3 ppb, it was determined that the system was likely to have an ALE under the LCRI. Since LSL status was not known for all systems used in this study, the methodology was applied to all systems and the resulting number of systems likely to have an ALE was determined to be the “ceiling” estimate. The ceiling estimate would be most accurate if all systems had LSLs.
The number and percent of CWSs likely to have ALEs under the LCRI estimated in this study and compared with EPA’s estimates are shown in Figure 1 and Table 1. The results of this study span a wide range, with the floor estimate representing a scenario in which no systems have LSLs and the ceiling estimate representing a scenario in which all systems have LSLs. Results can be further refined once data for LSL status are available for all systems. Knowing some percent of systems have LSLs and some
do not have LSLs, it is expected that the true percent of systems likely to have an ALE under the LCRI is between the floor and ceiling estimates. Extrapolating results for the remaining 43% of systems without data found that between roughly 8,700 (12%, floor estimate) –18,100 (25%, ceiling estimate) of all systems are likely to have ALEs under the LCRI.
The study validates EPA’s estimates for the total number of CWSs predicted to have an ALE under the LCRI and specifically for medium-sized CWSs (serving populations of 3,300 – 10,000). For small CWSs (serving populations < 3,300), EPA’s estimate was approximately equal to the floor estimate, suggesting EPA may have underestimated the number of small systems likely to have ALEs. Conversely, EPA’s estimate for large CWSs (serving populations of 10,000 – 50,000) and for very large CWSs (serving populations > 50,000) fell at or above the ceiling estimate, suggesting that EPA may have overestimated the number of large and very large systems likely to have ALEs.
While lead is a national problem, drinking water systems in New England have experienced relatively high rates of lead ALEs and violations for lead under the LCR. Between 2012–2020, New Hampshire ranked fifth highest among all US states for the number of systems with lead ALEs. Vermont, Maine, Connecticut, and New Hampshire ranked first, second, fourth, and fifth respectively, in terms of the highest percent of systems with lead ALEs. During the same period, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire
Figure 1. Estimated ranges for the percent of systems expected to have ALEs under the LCRI compared with EPA’s estimates (USEPA, 2023a). ALE = action level exceedance; CWS = community water system; EPA = Environmental Protection Agency; LCRI = Lead and Copper Rule Improvements.
Table 1 Summary of the estimated percent of CWSs to have ALEs under the LCRI compared with EPA’s estimates (USEPA, 2023a).
Abbreviations: ALE = action level exceedance; CWS = community water system; EPA = Environmental Protection Agency; SDWIS = Safe Drinking Water Information System
Table 2. Maps of systems in New England estimated to likely have an ALE under the LCRI based on (a) the study’s floor estimate and (b) the study’s ceiling estimate.
ranked second, fourth and fifth respectively, in terms of the highest percent of systems with health-based LCR violations for lead.
Among New England states, sufficient data to estimate the impacts of the LCRI were available for 3,557 systems, 95% of which serve populations < 3,300 and 2% of which serve populations > 10,000 (Figure 2). Lead sample results were not available for systems in Massachusetts. Study results found
20-36% of systems in New England to likely have ALEs, including 21-37% of systems serving <3,300 and 10-26% of systems serving > 10,000. These percents are higher than the national percents, emphasizing the need for New England systems to promptly take meaningful actions to reduce lead exposure and meet compliance with the LCRI when it is implemented in 2027.
References
Burlingame, G. A., and Sandvig, A. (2004). How to Mine Your Lead and Copper Data. Opflow, 30(6):16-19.
Masters, S.V., Bradley, T.C., Burlingame, G.A., Seidel, C.J., Shmelling, M. and Bartrand, T. (2021). What Can Utilities Expect from New Lead Fifth-Liter Sampling Based on Historic First-Draw Data? Environmental Science & Technology, 55(17):11491-11500. https:// doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.1c00421
Samson, C. C., Masters, S. V., Mathews, C. L., & Seidel, C. J. (2024). Estimating the impact of the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements. AWWA Water Science, 6(5): e70004.
https://doi.org/10.1002/aws2.70004
USEPA. (2023). Lead and Copper Rule Improvements. Federal Register, 40 CFR 141 and 142, 88, 84878.
Carleigh Samson is an Environmental/Water Process Engineer with Corona Environmental Consulting in Wakefield, Rhode Island and a adjunct professor at University of Rhode Island College of Engineering.
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New England Region Collegian
Emily Skrzat
What initially sparked your interest in water and its significance?
Ever since I was young, I have been interested in the environment and the impacts of global warming. Growing up in northwestern New Jersey, I was fully immersed in mountainous hiking trails with many rivers and lakes to explore, as well as beautiful beaches only two hours away. As I grew up, I began learning about global warming and the future effects it would have on the places I love, specifically flooding. Stormwater became so much of a passion for me that I decided to study civil engineering at Villanova University, as I wanted to design more resilient infrastructure sustainably. Throughout my college experience, I have taken water resources courses as well as sustainable engineering courses. The more I learn about water, the more I want to continue on this career path. The future predicts heavier rainfall and larger storms. Water is the way of the future, and I want to help the world towards a safe, positive future.
Could you explain a bit about your current research or projects?
I currently am working as a water resources engineering intern with WSP in the US, specifically the Boston Water team. This team works on a variety of projects in the New England region, and sometimes in other locations around the country. I have assisted the team with water mains, pipe system designs, and stormwater management projects. All of the projects I have worked on have been interesting and insightful. Through my internship, I have learned that within the water resources discipline, I especially enjoy stormwater. Helping communities prepare for potential floods in the future has been fascinating, as I feel that these types of projects tie together my interests in water, sustainability, and helping others.
Could you share any memorable experiences or lessons learned from your work that have shaped your perspective on the field?
Any time I have had the opportunity to meet individuals being positively impacted by the engineering projects I help work on shapes my perspective on the field. Whether it is a large-scale stormwater pipe system or a water main, getting to help people towards a more resilient environmental future puts the projects into perspective for me. Engineering is so important to bettering society. Even if we are behind the scenes, we have such an impact on
people’s lives, and getting to see projects change people’s lives has put this into perspective for me.
Discuss your other activities or interests.
At Villanova, my favorite thing to do outside of engineering is Special Olympics. I am part of the student committee; Villanova hosts the largest student-run Special Olympics event in the world! I have met so many friends through the organization and I love to help plan the event. I also enjoy walking my two German Shepherd dogs, going to the beach, and hiking.
Member Spotlight: Chris Dzidek
Current Role & Company:
Program Manager – Design, Tunnel Redundancy, Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Certifications & Licenses:
PE, CCM, ENV-SP, MA Water Operator – D4
How did you get involved in the water industry?
I got into the water industry by chance. Towards the end of my senior year, I started applying to various internships and was lucky enough to get a couple of interviews. I thought I had signed up for an internship with the Public Works Department of my hometown, but when I got the call to start my first day, I was told to report to
Involvement with AWWA:
· New England Section Infrastructure Committee
· M28 Subcommittee – Chapter Lead
· M81 Subcommittee
the Water Department. By the end of the summer, that internship had turned into a full-time job, and I’ve been involved in waterworks ever since. I’ve been fortunate to work with several peers and colleagues who have helped me learn and grow through my career, as the water industry is a very selfless and supportive group of professionals at all levels.
What keeps you excited and passionate about water?
One of the reasons I’m passionate about working in the water industry is the contrast between how many people take the simple act of turning on the tap for granted and the immense challenges the sector faces in maintaining infrastructure and safeguarding water sources – not just for today, but for future generations.
Why should people volunteer for AWWA?
I would recommend that anyone in the water sector join and volunteer with AWWA. It is a great network of very skilled individuals who share the same goal: spreading knowledge amongst water operators so that we all can better serve our communities by providing safe, reliable drinking water for public health, safety, and the environment.
How do you spend your time outside of work?
My time outside of work is spent with my wife and family. We have three children, so between school, sports, social events, and other activities we are always running around. It’s never a dull moment in my household. I also like to spend my time reading and listening to audiobooks. I’m not picky on any genres, but currently, fantasy novels and various microhistory novels have been my go-to reads.
“I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT ANYONE IN THE WATER SECTOR JOIN AND VOLUNTEER WITH AWWA. IT IS A GREAT NETWORK OF VERY SKILLED INDIVIDUALS WHO SHARE THE SAME GOAL: SPREADING KNOWLEDGE AMONGST WATER OPERATORS SO THAT WE ALL CAN BETTER SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING SAFE, RELIABLE DRINKING WATER FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT.”
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2024 Fresh Ideas Poster Contest Experience
Emma Page, Boston Water & Sewer Commission
Every year, AWWA holds the Fresh Ideas Poster Contest at the Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE). The contest is an opportunity for students and young professionals from across the country to share an innovative project they have been working on with the water community. Each AWWA Section holds a contest to choose one local participant to send to ACE. As the winner of the New England Section’s contest, I got the opportunity to present my work at the 2024 ACE conference in Anaheim, California.
After flying from Boston to Anaheim with my poster as my carry-on, I arrived at the conference and displayed my poster in the exhibit hall. On the first day of the conference, I participated in the lightning session, in which Fresh Ideas participants got the chance to share their work with other YPs and conference attendees in a brief podium presentation. It was a great way to hear about all the interesting projects that the other contest
participants were working on and to practice my public speaking skills in a friendly environment.
The next day was the poster contest. A team of judges comprised of AWWA committee members and water industry leaders came around to evaluate each poster. Participants shared a synopsis of our projects with the judges and answered any questions. The winners of the contest were announced at the end of the judging period and then attended the Water Industry Luncheon, where they were recognized for their work.
It was an excellent experience getting to participate in the poster contest at ACE. I got the chance to meet YPs from all over the country and learn about the unique challenges and innovations of their local sections. In addition to the poster contest, I got to experience all that ACE has to offer, including the incredible technical sessions, receptions, and YP events. I would highly recommend this experience to any students or YPs who are looking to attend ACE in 2025!
Don’t forget to register for the Section’s Fresh Ideas Virtual Poster Contest on March 11. The winner of the section competition goes on to compete at AWWA’s Annual Conference (ACE). Cash prizes are awarded to second and third place winners. The winners will have the option to present at the Section’s Annual Conference. Register or get more information at ne-awwa.org/meetinginfo.php.
Get Involved with New England Section’s Councils and Committees in 2025
New England Section AWWA Committee and Council Chairs
Water Utility Council
Government Affairs Committee
Ryan Shea shear@bwsc.org
Patsy Root patsy-root@idexx.com
Utility Management Committee Dave Fox dfox@raftelis.com
Leadership Development Committee Ryan Shea shear@bwsc.org
Member Services Council Sarah Trejo strejo@aquarionwater.com
Member Engagement Committee Open
Section Communications Committee Sarah Trejo strejo@aquarionwater.com
Young Professionals and Students Committee Open
Events Council
Peter Salvatore
salvatorep@bwsc.org
Annual Conference and Meetings Committee Chris Woodcock woodcock@w-a.com
Competitions Committee
Technical and Education Council
Water Quality Committee
Infrastructure Committee
Peter Salvatore salvatorep@bwsc.org
Carleigh Samson csamson@coronaenv.com
Carleigh Samson csamson@coronaenv.com
Chris Dzidek cdzidek@gmail.com
Sustainable Water Management Committee Chi Ho Sham csham@awwa.org
Water Utility Council
Government Affairs Committee
• Ensure that the Section members understand and keep abreast of regulations and laws pertaining to the water industry.
• Work with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and personnel on specific issues affecting the water industry.
• Update members on the regulatory aspects and climate that could affect the water industry.
• Organize and participate in annual Fly-In.
• EPA Region 1 Coordination.
• Content for Legislative & Regulatory Update webinars, articles, and programs.
Utility Management Committee
• Focused on the financial, communications and other business functions of water utility services.
• Public Affairs and Public Relations.
• Community Sustainability.
• Rates & Finance.
• Promote ways to strengthening public trust through webinars, articles, and programs.
Leadership Development Committee
• Mentoring and Coaching Programs.
• Team building and collaboration.
• Leadership Skills & Principles.
• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Scholarship Programs.
• Develop structured initiatives designed to enhance the skills, knowledge, and abilities of individuals to lead effectively in the water industry.
Member Services Council
Member Engagement Committee
• New member welcome and onboarding.
• Promote Section Opportunities.
• Awards.
• Support both the Association and the Section by promoting new member involvement and keeping current members engaged.
Section Communications Committee
• Enhances the flow of information between the Section and the members.
• Creates and distributing newsletters, emails, and other informational materials including the Water Wayfinder Weekly Emails, and Quarterly Postcards.
• Assists with maintaining and updating the Section’s website and social media platforms.
Young Professionals and Students Committee
• Plan and host service projects and networking events.
• Small Group Meeting Coordination.
• Coordinate, oversee, and promote annual Fresh Ideas Poster Contest.
• Coordinate and promote annual Scholarship program.
• Student Chapters.
Events Council
Annual Conference / Meeting
• Exhibitors and Exhibit Hall Coordination.
• Technical Program Development.
• Onsite Support.
• Keynote Speaker(s) Coordination.
Competitions
• Plan and host the Section’s Hydrant Hysteria Competition.
• Plan and host the Section’s Water Taste Test.
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Technical and Education Council
Water Quality Committee
• Waterborne Pathogens.
• Contaminants of Concern.
• Lead, PFAS, Manganese.
• Treatment.
• Promote ways to protect public health through development of webinars, articles, and programs.
Infrastructure Committee
• Distribution and Transmission Systems.
• Pipes, pumps, and tanks.
• Planning, Design & Construction.
• Water Loss Control.
• Asset Management.
• Collect and share knowledge on infrastructure topics through development of webinars, articles, and programs.
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• Source Water Protection.
• Climate Adaptation.
• Water Conservation.
• Sustainability.
• Promote ways to Safeguarding the Environment through development of webinars, articles, and programs.
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Alarm in Brunswick: The Fallout After a Firefighting Foam Spill
By Macy Hannan, Fatih Evrendilek, and Onur Apul
On the morning of August 19, 2024, Brunswick Executive Airport in Maine was thrust into the spotlight when a malfunctioning fire suppression system caused a spill of 1,450 gallons of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) laden with perand polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) [1]. This incident, occurring at 5:30 AM in Hangar 4 of the former Naval Air Station Brunswick, unleashed many contaminants, raising pressing questions about the long-term implications for the local ecosystem and public health. A potential contamination of the groundwater aquifers could impact the public water supply and be detrimental to the citizens of Brunswick. This is not the first AFFF spill from Brunswick Landing but it is the largest in the state of Maine and the sixth largest in the US in the last 30 years [2].
THE INCIDENT AND IMMEDIATE IMPACT
The spill, which mixed with more than 50,000 gallons of water, rapidly expanded beyond its initial containment area, creating a toxic cocktail that entered local waterways [3]. Key water bodies, including Mare Brook, Merriconeag Stream, and Picnic Pond were impacted.
the citizens of Brunswick and help develop data-driven emergency response in future incidents.
The Brunswick spill offers a unique opportunity for researchers to examine PFAS behavior following a large-scale incident. Unlike older contamination sites that typically provide slow-release data, this event allows for focused studies on how these substances migrate through soil and water systems. Understanding the transport and transformation of PFAS is essential for developing effective mitigation strategies and assessing long-term health risks, particularly between the private wells of residents.
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Within days, researchers from the University of Maine mobilized to collect and archive soil and water samples, launching their analysis just 84 hours after the spill. Their goal was to understand the nature and concentration of PFAS and their precursors in the environment surrounding the spill. This immediate response was critical, as timely data collection can reveal crucial insights into the effects and behaviors of PFAS-laden spills on neighboring ecosystems.
UNDERSTANDING PFAS AND ITS RISKS
Commonly found in firefighting foams, PFAS are notorious for their persistence in the environment and potential adverse health effects. These substances can accumulate in human bodies and biota, leading to a range of health concerns, including cancer, liver damage, and developmental issues. People are exposed to PFAS from a variety of sources, including drinking water, food, consumer products, and cleaning products. As the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and researchers from the University of Maine (UMaine) sample the surrounding area, a better understanding of PFAS fate and transport becomes crucial to help
COMMUNITY AND ECOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS
Moreover, the data collected from this spill could inform future responses to similar incidents and guide regulatory policies aimed at reducing PFAS exposure. As public concern about environmental toxins continues to grow, insights gleaned from this event will play a vital role in shaping policies and practices to protect community health. There is no way to lighten the impact of this spill, however, at least this one good thing that can come out of this incident is science.
Brunswick, a coastal town with ecologically sensitive environments, faces significant challenges in the aftermath of the spill. The longterm effects of PFAS contamination could have cascading impacts on local ecosystems and public health by disrupting the structure (e.g., biodiversity) and function (e.g., food webs and biogeochemical cycles) of critical ecosystems, such as source waters and downstream Harpswell Cove.
Characterizing the pathways of PFAS migration is also critical to delineating the potential risks to natural and built aquatic environments. It is, thus, imperative to test surface waters, private wells, drinking water facilities, wastewater facilities, and stormwater to assess the impacts of the migration. The spill raises concerns about possible long-term contamination of both the public water supply and private wells. Additional testing over a longer period is critical for monitoring the spread of PFAS in the watershed.
MONITORING AND SAMPLING ACTIONS
Both the Maine DEP and UMaine researchers are conducting extensive sampling to track the spread of PFAS over time and space to ensure that the citizens of Brunswick are safe. Private wells, surface water, the Brunswick wastewater treatment plant, soil, and shellfish are being sampled in the surrounding area.
Soil samples being taken from various depths around the site will allow scientists to assess how soil properties influence PFAS retention. Water samples from surface waters, public water treatment facilities, and private wells will help establish links between the spill and the fate and transport dynamics of PFAS contamination along a
Figure 1: a) AFFF floating in a nearby pond shortly after the spill occurred posted on August 20, 2024, by the Portland Herald Press [4]; and b) Emergency responders vacuuming near Hangar 4 the morning of the spill posted on August 19, 2024, by MWTM5 [5].
source-to-sink continuum. Advanced
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analytical and monitoring techniques will track the presence of PFAS and their chemical signatures over time and space.
“Update 2: Unified Command continues response to AFFF Spill in Brunswick”. Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
The collected data will provide policymakers with actionable insights for public health risk assessments and future regulatory strategies aimed at transitioning communities to PFASfree alternatives.
“After Largest Toxic Foam Spill in State History, Maine Delegation Presses Navy for Answers.” U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree, 16 Sept. 2024, pingree.house.gov/news/documentsingle.
“Massive Brunswick PFAS spill is Maine’s largest ever firefighting foam contamination”. EWG, Monica Amarelo. August 29, 2024.
Executive Airport has triggered a chain reaction of scientific research, community response, and environmental monitoring that August 26, 2024.
could serve as a crucial case study in the ongoing battle against PFAS contamination. Through dedicated scientific inquiry and proactive community engagement, Brunswick may pave the way for effectively managing similar environmental crises in the future.
“Toxic foam spreads to pond in wake of Brunswick chemical sill”.
The Portland Press Herald. August 20, 2024.
Brunswick airport”. MWTW5. August 19, 2024.
“Firefighting foam containing PFAS accidentally discharged at Brunswick airport”. MWTW5. August 19, 2024.
Macy Hannan is an M.S. student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Maine.
Fatih Evrendilek, Ph.D. is a visiting scholar at the University of Maine.
Onur Apul, Ph.D., P.E. is the Director of PFAS+ Research Initiative and a Libra Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Maine.
Figure 2: Map of the Brunswick Naval Air Station and its surrounding area and waterways.
The Standard Carbon Balance: Finally Making the Tie from Leakage to Carbon Emissions
By Steve Cavanaugh, P.E.
For over 20 years, the International Water Association (IWA), American Water Works Association (AWWA), and Cavanaugh have been promoting the message of water leakage reduction from conference presentations and in workshops and trainings around the world. Utility officials nod their heads in agreement. They get excited about the idea of how they can curb those hidden – yet impactful – water losses.
And yet, when they return to their desks, other priorities understandably pile up. Issues like lead and copper, PFAS, and infrastructure rehabilitation jump to the top of the line. Water leakage becomes a causality of time, financial, and staff resources. Unless a community is facing a drought or receives a surprise influx of funding, water continues to incessantly leak from the distribution network while the volume of water lost constantly increases.
Thanks to the recent work of the Water Loss Specialist Group of the International Water Association, including collaboration from the AWWA Water Loss Control Committee, utilities can harness the growing interest in climate change and reduction of carbon emissions in their fight against water leakage.
The focus of IWA’s Leakage Emissions Initiative – led by a worldwide committee of researchers, utilities, and specialists –was to link carbon emissions to water leakage. Our efforts were successful. We were able to develop a Standard Carbon Balance, based upon the Standard IWA/AWWA Water Balance. Using this methodology, water utilities can accurately determine the carbon cost due to the energy expended in the extraction, treatment, pumping, and distribution of a unit of water and how that extrapolates to authorized consumption and water losses.
Every unnecessary unit of water produced results in carbon emissions that would otherwise be avoided if utilities reduced unmanaged water leakage.
We don’t expect utilities to eliminate water leakage entirely. It’s simply not economically feasible or physically possible. But taking extra steps to reduce water leakage means cutting greenhouse gas emissions. We’re improving our air by preserving our water.
As the Leakage Emissions Initiative began to take shape, its focus was to discover a realistic way that utilities could be incentivized to aggressively identify and reduce water leakage. As a result, they would generate carbon credits that could be sold to organizations seeking to achieve carbon neutrality. But the entire effort begins with a simple-to-calculate- methodology.
How to calculate carbon emissions from leakage
The Standard IWA/AWWA Water Balance was developed in 2000 and is used today by utility companies, consultants, and international funding agencies across the globe. Now, we’re evolving
the IWA/AWWA Water Balance to add a Standard Carbon Balance (Figure 1).
To account for carbon emissions in the IWA/AWWA Water Balance, we’ll look at three simple areas:
1. How “dirty” is the energy source? Each utility relies on an energy source to extract, treat, and distribute water. Those energy sources might be coal, wind, solar, gas, renewables, or some combination of those. How many grams of CO2 are produced for every kilowatt hour (grams CO2/kWh)?
2. How much energy does the utility use? Now, we assess the energy intensity or amount of energy used to extract, treat, and deliver the water. This is calculated as the kilowatt hours per million gallons of water (kWh/Mgal [US] or kWh/m3[S.I.].
3. What is the utility-specific carbon intensity? Lastly, we measure the amount of energy used in the water treatment and distribution process. This is different for every utility and depends on such factors as gravity delivery, poor source water quality, and overall treatment needs. These factors combine to determine a utility’s individual energy intensity. This part of our calculation is represented by how many grams of carbon are generated per million gallons of water (grams CO2/Mgal [US] or grams CO2/m3 [S.I.].
We can calculate the grams of carbon emitted per unit of water production using this methodology and have an accurate picture of how carbon emissions relate to water production.
Utilities can undergo an initial carbon calculation study, setting a baseline level of leakage emissions. Once that baseline is set, the utility can take steps to reduce leakage and the associated carbon emissions.
The next logical question is, “OK, this level of data is great but how do we stop the leakage and reduce carbon emissions with our limited financial resources?”
Great question! And this is where the potential for real change gets exciting.
Funding carbon reduction efforts is feasible
Since the mid-2000s, interest in carbon reduction to combat climate change has been rapidly growing. In 2015, the Paris Accords introduced the prospect of a carbon-neutral future. Specifically, this international treaty laid out an effort to limit the mean rise in global temperatures to below 2° Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
Climate change and efforts to reduce carbon emissions have grabbed the attention of investors eager to put their dollars toward this effort. They are ready and willing to fund carbonreduction projects.
Another way utilities may be able to fund their efforts to reduce water leakage is through carbon leakage credits. Utilities that measurably decrease their leakage emissions may be eligible for, and subsequently, able to sell their carbon leakage credits to corporations with sustainability goals related to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and water conservation.
The revenue generated from carbon leakage credits can be used to:
• Find and fix water leaks.
• Fund pressure management programs.
• Pay for asset rehabilitation.
With this kind of financial support, we can move beyond the theoretical and realize actual reductions in carbon emissions.
Don’t overlook the customer connection
Just as investors, private equity firms, researchers, and corporations are sounding the climate change alarm bell, so are your customers. The people who rely on you every single day for
water are paying attention to how utilities are working to reduce their carbon footprint.
Customers are doing their part, installing low-flow toilets and showerheads, collecting rainwater for their gardens, and investing in high-efficiency washing machines. Utilities ask customers to conserve water in drier periods, yet we rarely educate customers about the connection between water leakage and carbon emissions.
Water conservation is important, but the reality is more information on the overall impact and relationship of water leakage and carbon needs to be shared. This additional awareness can help influence outside corporate investment for long-term sustained improvements to infrastructure and technology upgrades that can encourage water utilities to improve their operations and make steps to achieve carbon neutrality.
Investors benefit by building local goodwill, generating positive public relations, and retiring environmental attributes that will offset their own carbon emissions and water usage.
Our task at hand is to find a balance of sustainable leakage that can be eliminated. We can do that with the implementation of the Standard Carbon Balance within the Standard IWA/AWWA Water Balance. The result is a newfound urgency and action to assist utilities and society as they continue to strive for environmental sustainability.
For more information about the Leakage Emissions Initiative and how to get involved, visit www.leigroup.org.
About the author
Steve Cavanaugh, P.E. is chair of the Leakage Emissions Initiative, IWA Water Loss Specialists Group.
Figure 1: Standard Carbon Balance (Illustrative)
SUSTAINABLE RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT:
Aquarion Water Company has been in the public water supply business since 1857. Across our operations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, Aquarion strives to lead by example, acting as a responsible steward of the environment and assisting the communities we serve in promoting sustainable practices. In part, Aquarion’s Environmental Policy states our commitment to making environmental protection and improvement an integral part of planning and decision-making processes, as well as promoting resource sustainability by seeking ways to reduce energy and material needs and increasing the reuse and recycling of materials.
Aquarion Water Company was recently recognized by the Clean Transportation Coalition of Western Connecticut for its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and electrify its vehicle fleet.
The company received the “Green Fleet Award” for a utility at the Coalition’s Awards Ceremony in Norwalk, CT in August 2024. Sustainable practices are increasingly important amidst climate change, but they are not just about reducing vehicle emissions and electrical consumption.
Water is our most precious resource, and managing water quality is becoming increasingly difficult due to increasingly erratic weather, such as the heavy rains of 2009 and the severe drought of 2016. There is not one “magic bullet” solution, and every season is different. This variability is both a frustration and a joy to water management professionals.
Aquarion has a long history of proactive source water quality management in our reservoirs and watersheds. We have 10 surface water filter plants over 20 drinking water reservoirs serving approximately 600,000 people, and more than 10 public water systems. Each reservoir system presents unique challenges in
Nowhere is this truer than in our reservoir management program. Even our boats are 90% recyclable.
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management, necessitating varied strategies tailored to each reservoir.
• Treatment costs are lower because we can dose treatment chemicals – like alum, copper sulfate, and peroxide-based algaecides – at lower volumes.
• We receive fewer customer complaints about taste and odor due to lower levels of MIB and geosmin.
Solar-Powered Sonic Algae Control
BY SETH JONES, AQUARION WATER COMPANY
Aquarion’s goal is to optimize the water quality before water even enters our filter plants. By reducing levels of organic material, iron, manganese, and the numbers of organisms that cause taste and odor (like methyl-isoborneol (MIB) and geosmin), we see multiple benefits:
• Lower levels of in-reservoir organic material reduce the potential of disinfection byproducts forming in the distribution system, helping Aquarion maintain regulatory compliance for total trihalomethane (TTHM) and haloacetic acids (HAA5).
To reduce our impact on the environment even further and keep costs low, Aquarion has increasingly implemented off-grid, solarpowered technology to improve source water quality, as well as other creative solutions to work with the natural environment.
Beginning in 2016, Aquarion started using solar-powered sonic algae control devices. These units put out ultra-high frequency, high-intensity sound waves that disrupt the buoyancy of cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae) and damage cell contents. This causes the cells to sink out of the photic zone and slowly die off because the cells cannot photosynthesize at those depths. The cells die without lysing, a process during which the cell membrane breaks down, so their intracellular contents are not released into the reservoir. This prevents increased levels of compounds contributing to taste and odor complaints.
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Aquarion has seen a greater diversity of other types of algae throughout the growing season because the sonic algae control units take away the competitive edge of the cyanobacteria. This has the added benefit of needing fewer in-reservoir chemical treatments to control the algae.
Solar Powered Aeration & Wind-Powered Circulators
Similar to sonic algae control, aeration, and wind-powered circulators create an environment that’s less hospitable to algae growth by eliminating stagnant areas that promote algae growth, pushing algae below the photic zone, and adding oxygen to quicken
Small Hardwater Reservoir
Solar Layer Aeration
Wind-Powered Downward Circulation
When Solar Layer Aeration andWind-Driven Circulation were operated raw water NTU, Mn, and Fe were maintained at relatively low concentrations.
In previous years, theWater Treatment Plant had to be shut down during August-October due to very high Mn, Fe, and Turbidity (switching to groundwater sources at higher treatment cost).
A solar-powered ultrasonic algae control raft. Photo by Hydro-Bioscience Inc.
Water Quality Field staff performing reservoir water quality testing and sampling in one of our nearly completely recyclable HDPE plastic boats.
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the decomposition process. Aeration and circulators also de-stratify the reservoirs by mixing up the different temperature zones and lowering the water temperature, which discourages algae growth.
An added benefit of aeration and circulation is removing iron and manganese from the water. The increased oxygen oxidizes the iron and manganese, converting them from their soluble to insoluble forms. The insoluble iron and manganese settle to the bottom of the reservoirs or are filtered out once the water reaches the treatment plant.
Aquarion uses these units in many of our reservoirs across Connecticut, from smaller ones (approximately 34 million gallons) to larger ones (approximately 2 billion gallons). As shown in the plots below, the installation of aeration and wind-powered circulation beginning in 2007 reduced raw water turbidity, iron, and manganese at one of our reservoirs in northwestern Connecticut.
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Some management solutions require no power at all. Working with the natural flow and features of the basin, Aquarion installed a submerged weir curtain at a constriction in the lower deep basin of one of our reservoirs in southwest Connecticut. The weir has windows at key depths, which promotes downward mixing. More oxygenated water is held closer to the surface and continues to flow toward the treatment plant while holding back the hypoxic water closer to the bottom of the reservoir. This helps prevent stagnation in the lower basin, helping maintain water quality going to the intake even when the reservoir is not spilling.
Water Quality Monitoring
In addition to all this equipment, Aquarion implements a robust sampling program to monitor the water quality of our reservoirs. During the monitoring season stretching from spring to fall, we collect samples from multiple locations throughout each reservoir on at least a monthly basis, but often more frequently. Our inhouse laboratory analyzes these samples for physical, chemical, and biological parameters.
We began this monitoring nearly 25 years ago, in 2000, so we have a huge dataset that we can use to make decisions for how to
Solar-powered aeration units at Aquarion reservoirs
Submerged weir curtain as seen at the surface, (left), and location in the reservoir, (right).
best manage each reservoir. We can see season-to-season variation over time and predict when and where we may have increased taste and odor. Additionally, this data allows us to proactively treat the reservoirs when organic compounds are low. This reduces the amount of chemicals used in the reservoirs and reduces the chance customers experience unpleasant tastes or odors.
Conclusion
Public water utilities are tasked with the struggle to strike the balance between water quality and water quantity. As the population increases, demands on our resources also increase, so must we improve and adapt our management strategies. Educating customers about conservation and implementing demand management practices (such as assigned irrigation days) will only go so far. Improving and maintaining source water quality helps maximize the usable quantity of water.
Increasing the amount of water storage and the number of reservoirs is rarely an option. So, we must do everything we can to maximize and protect our existing available resources through sustainable best management practices.
Seth Jones is the Manager of Water Quality Regulatory and Field Operations for Aquarion Water Company.
Photo credit: GZA
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