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Remembering Roger Booher I t ’s N o t t o o L a t e t o B e g i n C o n s u m e r C o n f i d e n c e R e p o r t s U p c o m i n g C l a s s e s - TA U D T r a i n i n g S t a t i o n E PA L i k e l y t o C h a n g e F l u o r i d e S t a n d a r d s Bleach is an Alternative to Chlorine Gas
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Tennessee Association of Utility Districts 2010-2011 Officers & Board of Directors
TAUD STAFF
Grey Scott, President Gibson County Municipal Water District
Tom Atchley, Vice-President Hendersonville Utility District
John Brown, Treasurer Harpeth Valley Utilities District Larry McElroy, Secretary Consolidated Utility District
Donnie Leggett Hardeman-Fayette Utility District Nick Newman Memphis Light, Gas & Water
Charlie Anderson Bloomingdale Utility District Mike Banks West Knox Utility District
Patsy Johnson Old Gainesboro Road Utility District Freddie Weston West Wilson Utility District David Callahan Soddy Daisy Utility District Les Enoch Middle Tennessee Natural Gas Utility District
Phillip Combs Alpha-Talbott Utility District
David Norton, UMRB Chairman Larry McElroy, NRWA Director Jason Griffin, Associate Advisor Gresham Smith & Partners
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Bob Freudenthal, Executive Director BobFreudenthal@taud.org Penny Funk, Office Manager PennyFunk@taud.org Brent Ogles, Education Manager BrentOgles@taud.org (615) 556-6002 John Hall, Advocacy/Finance JohnHall@taud.org (931) 607-1014 Tonia Pass, Education Administrative Assistant ToniaPass@taud.org Carol Mims, Accountant CarolMims@taud.org Beth Blackwell-Hardiman, Meeting Planner/Member Services BethBlackwell@taud.org Colleen Keahey, Communications, Publications & Social Media/Receptionist Colleen@taud.org John Shadwick, Training Specialist JohnShadwick@taud.org (615) 8044069 Tony Wyatt, West, TN Field Supervisor TonyWyatt@taud.org (731) 415-9101
Steve Roberts, East TN, Water Circuit Rider SteveRoberts@taud.org (865) 256-5383 Bruce Trotter, Middle TN, Water Circuit Rider BruceTrotter@taud.org (615) 788-9756 Will Taylor, Training Specialist/ Instructor WillTaylor@taud.org (615) 388-4877 Larry Lewis, Source Water Protection Technician LarryLewis@taud.org (731) 234-0360 Greg Baker, Groundwater Specialist/IT Specialist GregBaker@taud.org (731) 225-5240 Dewayne Culpepper, West TN, Wastewater Technician DewayneCulpepper@taud.org (931) 607-6981 Dan Martin, East TN, Wastewater Technician DanMartin@taud.org (931) 312-9405
Upcoming Events
Legislative Conference February 21-23, 2011 DoubleTree Hotel, Downtown Nashville
Technology Conference March 16-18, 2011 Park Vista Hotel, Gatlinburg
Spring Basic Utility Leadership April 18-19, 2011 Jackson Energy Authority, Jackson TAUD Cram Sessions May 2-5, 2011
Operator Expo May 19, 2011
Murfreesboro/Knoxville
James E. Ward Agriculture Center, Lebanon
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New Year - Same Mission Bob Freudenthal Executive Director Every New Year brings new challenges, new lessons to learn, new projects to undertake, and new opportunities to engage. But each new item also occurs while the mission of utility professionals remains the same – to provide the best quality product at the highest possible level while ensuring the greatest customer confidence.
This year is no different from the previous ones, and we must prepare ourselves to address these new challenges, opportunities, lessons, and projects. With the new faces at both the state legislature and Congress we have the additional prospect of new rules, laws, policies and procedures. We are already working on proving to Congress the need for continued technical assistance, which has been provided through federal funding. Our circuit riders and technical assistance professionals provide an incredibly valuable service to all utility systems across Tennessee, and we need your support to let our Representatives and Senators know that the funding for this service should be continued. Additionally, we are working with state officials to construct appropriate policies, rules, and application positions on such matters as water loss, fluoride, cross connection, and water supply to name a few. Our membership and staff work together with state officials to create positive dialogue on these matters and the others that may arise throughout the year. TAUD’s mission remains the same – “to provide the highest quality technical, legal, operational support to assist its members in delivering safe and efficient services in the public interest”. We continually strive to provide technical assistance, training, education, professional development and operational assistance that assists you – the utility professional in your daily work life. To that effort we offer conferences, training sessions and periodicals that offer the best opportunity to improve the quality of life for Tennessee through 1st Quarter, volume 25
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Our member’s should have received our 2011 Training Calendar booklet, 2011 Conference & Event Guide and several announcements regarding courses and events in the near future. Likewise, if you participate in our legislative effort through your activity fees, you have received the first of many legislative reports provided weekly during the legislative season. Also, I hope you have noticed that with this issue of the magazine that each issue throughout the year will have a special emphasis. Each issue will contain vital information for ALL of our members but will also include additional articles and information on an element of our service. Water Treatment is this issues’ theme and future editions will focus on distribution, collection, administration/leadership, wastewater treatment, and gas service. We look forward to working with you to meet the New Year with all of its various components and events that we don’t even know are out there for us. Using the same values and missions that have brought us to this moment we can make a great year and together we will remain – Vital for Tennessee’s Future!
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Table of Contents 7 Remembering Roger Booher 8 It’s Not too Late to Begin Consumer Confident Reports 12 Funding Made Possible TUPBA Loan Program 14 Upcoming Classes - TAUD Training Station 16 2011 Spring CRAM Registration Form 17 2011 Operator Expo Registration Form 18 For ALL Operator Expo VENDORS 19 Spotlight on Bon-Aqua Lyles Utility District 20 Region Meetings - Year End Review & Looking Forward 22 TN Best Tasting Water Content Information 23 Region News 27 Optimizing Dual Media Filters with Filter Evaluation 29 Members in the News 31 EPA Likely to Change Fluoride Standards 32 Bleach is an Alternative to Chlorine Gas 34 Upcoming Conference Information 36 TUEC Scholarship Program Information 38 Brent’s Backflow Blog - Backflow Preventer Freeze Protection 40 Certification Questions 42 Water Operator Games
Welcome Steve Roberts East, TN Water Circuit Rider
Steve is a native of Blount County. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 1975 with a major in Food Technology and Science. Steve began working for the State of Tennessee Department of Public Health in 1977. He served as the Field Office Manager for Division of Water Supply (TDEC) from 1990 through 2010. As circuit rider, he provides technical assistance and training to water systems in East Tennessee including treatment, distribution, regulatory compliance, and other related areas.
Tennessee Utility News is published four times a year by the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts (TAUD). Article submissions & accompanying artwork are welcomed. If you would like to submit to TUN, please contact Colleen Sauvé, (615) 896-9022 or colleen@taud. org. The right to edit or deny publishing and material submitted for publication is reserved by TAUD. The cover photo for this issue was provided by © goodluz - Fotolia.com
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Remembering Roger Booher Our Co-worker, Our Friend Beth Blackwell-Hardiman Meeting Planner/Member Services On Friday, November 19th TAUD lost one of its own. East Tennessee Circuit Rider, Roger Booher lost his battle with melanoma and went home to his Lord and Savior. Roger began his career with TAUD in July of 1998. Prior to TAUD, he was employed with the City of Bristol as their Water Treatment Plant Superintendent. He was with the city for over 25 years. As Circuit Rider, he assisted utilities daily and was a leader among TAUD’s field staff in expertise and knowledge of water treatment. Roger was invaluable to the utilities he served. They respected his experience. They often called him with questions and problems because they knew they could rely on him to help solve problems in a diplomatic manner. Roger handled compliance issues with ease. He was able to assist the utilities with their issues and bring them back to an acceptable level of compliance without judgment while reassuring utility personnel. Though Roger was a professional, he was best known for his humor and quick wit. Roger was famous for cracking jokes and one-liners that kept the staff and all around him laughing. One of the staff’s favorite memories of Roger came during a staff meeting. At the end of TAUD staff meetings each staff member shares what they are currently working on and what’s projected for the upcoming months. When it was Roger’s turn to share he told the staff “well I just want everyone to know that I saved 15% by switching to Geico”. He never missed a beat and said everything with a straight face but left the rest of the staff in stitches and unable to quit giggling. 1st Quarter, volume 25
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Roger leaves behind his wife Suzanne, two daughters Lauran and Kaelan and a grandson Leland. Throughout his illness TAUD staff grew close to his family, and they shared a lot with us that we did not know about Roger. His nickname was Podge, and he was an original member of the Willie Boom Band – a bluegrass band that played in venues around east Tennessee. He was a singer and a songwriter and a guitar collector. He was an avid American Idol fan and once told me “ya know, if they didn’t have an age limit I think I could take this thing”. He loved all kinds of music, especially the Beatles. Roger was extremely active in his church. He ran the church’s website, coached softball and taught Sunday School. His favorite show was the Andy Griffith show, and he affectionately referred to some of our smaller utility members as “Mayberry’s”. He loved his job and the people that he served each day. He was truly one of the most laid back and good natured people you would ever meet and as his wife Suzanne said best “the absence of his presence is everywhere”. The TAUD staff would agree it was a privilege to know Roger. Many of our members have expressed a desire to do something in Roger’s memory. TAUD has established the Roger Booher Memorial Fund and donations may be made to TAUD in his memory. We appreciate your kind words, thoughts and prayers and ask that you would continue to remember his family. “But in keeping with His promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and new earth.” 1 Peter 3:13
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It’s Not Too Late to Begin Consumer Confidence Reports
Tony Wyatt Field Supervisor Each year by July 1, Tennessee utilities must provide their customers with the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for the previous year and send a copy to the Division of Water Supply. Utilities must also send a copy of the CCR Certification form to the Division of Water Supply by October 1. It is best to send this form with the CCR by July 1. Water systems that wholesale water to another system must send a copy of their CCR Water Quality Data to consecutive systems by April 1 each year. In some instances the CCR may be used to provide Tier 3 public notification of a violation. Systems using the CCR to meet public notification requirements will, in some cases, be required to publish the CCR earlier than June 30. Division of Water Supply Rules explain as follows: 1200-05-01-.19(4)(d) In what situations may the Consumer Confidence Report be used to meet the Tier 3public notice requirements? For community water systems, the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) may be used as a vehicle for the initial Tier 3 public notice and all required repeat notices, as long as: 1. The CCR is provided to persons served no later than 12 months after the system learns of the violation or situation as required under 1200-05-01-.19(4)(b); 2. The Tier 3 notice contained in the CCR follows the content requirements under 1200-05-01-.19(5); and 3. The CCR is distributed following the delivery requirements under 1200-05-01-.19(4)(c). 8
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The method of providing the CCR to customers varies depending on the size of your system. Water systems serving over 100,000 population must post the CCR on their Website. Water systems serving less than 10,000 population may publish the CCR in the local newspaper by following these steps: 1. Systems shall publish a pre-notification in the newspaper and/or the utility bill containing the following information: a. The CCR will not be mailed to each customer. b. Provide the name of the newspaper and the date the CCR will be published. c. Provide a phone number to request a copy of the CCR. 2. Publish the CCR in the local newspaper. Water systems serving less than 500 customers may meet the CCR delivery requirements by providing notice by mail, hand delivery, or another method such as posting a notice in an appropriate location such as a laundry room, mail room or public place. This notice shall inform the customers that the CCR is available upon request from the main office or system manager. Water systems must make a “good faith” effort to reach non-bill paying customers. This may include people that live in apartments and nursing homes, people who work in your service area and others who may consume your water but not receive a bill. You should also post copies where they can be viewed by the public such as in libraries, city hall, post office or the utility office. Water systems must keep copies of their CCRs for no less than three years. The CCR must contain the following information: • Information on the source of your water • The following paragraph: o Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800-426-4791). • This paragraph or comparable language: o The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. 1st Quarter, volume 25
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In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation prescribe regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. • The following paragraph about the vulnerability of some populations to contaminants in drinking water: o Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800-426-4791).
• The following paragraph about lead in drinking water: o If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. [NAME OF UTILITY] is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/ lead • Any ground water system or system that purchases ground water must inform its customers of any fecal indicator-positive ground water source samples or any significant deficiency that is uncorrected at the time of the CCR. • Information for non-English speaking populations. • Information on public participation. • The name and phone number of the water system’s main contact person. • Table of detected contaminants. • Informational statements on arsenic, nitrate, and total trihalomethanes if applicable. 10
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• Information on violations that occurred during the year. • Information on variances and exemptions. • Definitions must be provided for abbreviations or acronyms used in the CCR such as MCL, MCLG, etc. • Utility Districts may also want to include information on commissioner selection and the utility district’s complaint policy that is required to be provided to customers annually. The CCR can also be used to provide information to customers such as the number to call if they notice suspicious activity at a utility facility, awards the utility has won, sanitary survey scores or other good news such as winning the “Best Tasting Water” award in your TAUD region.
This article only serves as an overview of the CCR requirements and is not intended to include all details of the CCR. Utilities may request a copy of the CCR checklist by contacting the Division of Water Supply Central Office or the Environmental Field Office in your area. A CCR template is also available as a free download by visiting the TAUD website at www.taud.org. Utilities that need help completing their CCR can also contact the TAUD field staff for assistance.
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FUNDING MADE POSSIBLETUPBA LOAN PROGRAM
The TUPBA loan program provides financial assistance to qualified water, wastewater and natural gas utility systems across Tennessee that need capital to begin or complete a project.
Rob Hoskins Dye, Van Mol & Lawrence First Utility Of Carter County Officials at the Tennessee Utility Public Building Authority (TUPBA) recently announced that the First Utility District of Carter County recently closed on a $3.46 million loan through the TUPBA loan program. The loan allows the utility to purchase Automated Meter Reading technology that will allow it to operate more efficiently. Additionally, this transaction provided an opportunity to refinance old debt at lower interest rates and a shorter payback period. The District serves approximately 3,100 customers in Carter County. The loan issue received Standard & Poor’s “A-” credit rating, a reflection of the District’s adequate coverage of annual debt service requirements, strong liquidity and limited additional capital needs. This bond rating is indicative of attentive decision-making from the District’s Board of Commissioners and leadership from District management to foresee future needs and make ample preparations. In anticipation of this borrowing, the District’s management and Board took diligent steps that increased the revenue of the District, while significantly reducing the District’s expenses. The District was able to borrow funds for 25 years at a true interest cost of approximately 4.58 percent. This transaction successfully reduced interest cost on the refunded obligations by more than $353,000. The TUPBA loan program provides financial assistance to qualified water, wastewater and natural gas utility systems across Tennessee that need capital to begin or complete a project. Eligible water, wastewater and natural gas projects include infrastructure improvements, automated meter reading systems, headquarter renovations, construction, equipment purchases and various other projects.
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West Wilson Utility District The West Wilson Utility District of Wilson County, Tennessee recently issued $18,975,000 Water Revenue Bonds to fund extensions to and relocations of lines, the construction of a water tank, filtering improvements, and other upgrades to the system. Moody’s Investors Service, one of the major credit rating agencies, assigned the District’s bonds their “Aa3” rating. The impressive rating reflects the District’s growing customer base and well-managed financial operations. This excellent bond rating is indicative of careful decision-making from the District’s Board of Commissioners and leadership from District management to foresee future needs and make ample preparations. The District serves over 18,000 customers in western Wilson County. TENNESSEE UTILITY NEWS
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Interim Finance Program “We saved over $30,000 on our last loan. The application is one page & easy to complete. When you request money for your construction projects, it just takes a few days to receive the money. The money is wired directly to your constructions bank account. We are working on our third interim construction loan with TAUD. I highly recommend this program.” -Mickey Barger General Manager, Watts Bar Utility District
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Financing can be provided for any water, wastewater, natural gas or community facility construction project funded by USDA-Rural Development
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The Tennessee Association of Utility Districts’ Interim Finance Program was created in cooperation with the following organizations: Morgan Keegan (Program Administrator) Rubin and Hays (Underwriter’s Counsel)
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For information or to request an application, please contact: John E. Hall Cell: 931-607-1014 Email: johnhall@taud.org
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Upcoming Classes - TAUD Training Station
Here’s a look at classes being offered this quarter of 2011. You may register for any of these courses online at www.taud. org, click “Training”, then click “List All” or select your desired category: -Water Treatment/ Distribution -Wastewater/Collection -Certification Prep -Conferences -Backflow Training -Safety -Natural Gas -Commissioner’s Training
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Chemical Handling & Operations - Maryville Cross Connection Renewal - Chattanooga Cross Connection Basic - Chattanooga Commissioner’s Training - Greeneville Safe Drinking Water Act Update for WT - Gray Safe Drinking Water Act Update of Dist. - Gray Commissioner’s Training - Signal Mountain Commissioner’s Training - Cookeville Structural Water Main Renewal - Jackson TAUD Legislative Conference - Nashville Basic Safety following region 10 meeting - Cleveland GIS/GPS Basics - Jackson Fundamentals of Collection Systems - Clarksville Commissioner’s Training - Cookeville Safe Drinking Water Act Update for WT - Cookeville NIMS - 700 IS - 100 following region 2 meeting - Alcoa Safe Drinking Water Act Update for Dist. - Cookeville Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment Systems - Murfreesboro Safe Drinking Water Act Update for WT - Murfreesboro Safe Drinking Water Act Update for Dist. - Murfreesboro Commissioner’s Training - Signal Mountain Commissioner’s Training - Greeneville Fundamentals of Water Distribution - Clarksville Cross Connection Renewal - Clarksville Cross Connection Basic - Clarksville Utility Technology Conference - Gatlinburg Fundamentals of Water Distribution - Jackson Fundamentals of Water Treatment - Jackson Water Loss: Assessment & Solutions - Murfreesboro Structural Water Main Renewal - Murfreesboro Structural Water Main Renewal - Chattanooga Basic Math - Murfreesboro Cross Connection Renewal - Jefferson City Practical Math for Distribution Operators - Murfreesboro Raw Water Sources (advanced) - Murfreesboro Raw Water Sources (intermediate) - Murfreesboro Raw Water Sources (introduction) - Murfreesboro Safe Drinking Water Act Update for WT - Columbia Cross Connection Basic - Jefferson City Safe Drinking Water Act Update for Dist. - Columbia Basic Math - Knoxville Water Treatment Chemicals, Application & Handling - Mboro
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Upcoming Classes - TAUD Training Station 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/7 4/8 4/11 4/11 4/12 4/12 4/13 4/13 4/18 4/19 4/19 4/20 4/28 5/2 5/2 5/5 5/10 5/11 5/12 5/17 5/17 5/18 5/19
Commissioner’s Training - Cookeville Optimizing the Coagulation/Flocculation Process - Knoxville Practical Math for Water Treatment Operators - Knoxville Wastewater Treatment Chemicals, Application & Handling - Mboro Structural Water Main Renewal - Knoxville Structural Water Main Renewal - Gray Basic Math - Murfreesboro Fundamentals of Water Treatment - Gray Cross Connection Renewal - Knoxville Practical Math for Wastewater Operators - Murfreesboro Bacteriological Sampling & Monitoring - Murfreesboro Cross Connection Basic - Knoxville Spring Basic Leadership Conference - Jackson Confined Space Advanced Class - Murfreesboro GIS/GPS Basics - Knoxville GIS/GPS Basics - Gray Water Loss: Assessment & Solutions - Jackson Cram Sessions: WT, Dist., Coll., WW - Murfreesboro (reg. p. 18) Cram Sessions: WT, Dist., Coll., WW - Knoxville (reg. p. 18) NIMS - 700 IS - 100 following region 5 meeting - Mt. Juliet Cross Connection Renewal - Murfreesboro Cross Connection Basic - Murfreesboro NIMS - 700 IS - 100 following region 10 meeting - Fall Creek Falls Commissioner’s Training - Lebanon Chemical Handling & Operations - Morristown Chemical Handling & Operations Introduction - Lebanon Operator Expo - Lebanon (registration p. 19)
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If you did not receive the 2011 Training Station Schedule Guide and would like to, submit your name and address in writing to TAUD, P.O Box 2529 Murfreesboro, TN 37133 or by email to ToniaPass@taud. org. Be sure to indicate in your message that you are “Requesting 2011 Training Station Schedule Guide”.
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2011 Cram Session Registration Form
(Copy as many as needed per registrant) Registration is also available online with secure payment option, you may also choose to pay later. Visit www.taud.org Question or Concerns call the TAUD office at (615) 896-9022
Please circle one: Spring Cram Session May 2-5 Fall Cram Session October 31-November 3 Registrant Name: _____________________________________________ Send form with payment to: Utility Name: __________________________________________________ TAUD P.O. Box 8041 (Study guide on cd will be mailed to the address provided) Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37133-8041 Address: _______________________________________________________ Or fax form to: (615) 898-8283 City: _____________________________State: ______ Zip: __________ Telephone:(_____) _______ - __________ E-mail: ____________________________ Which location, please circle one: Knoxville Murfreesboro Which exam, please circle one: Water Treatment 1 2 3 4 Distribution 1 2 Wastewater Treatment 1 2 3 4 Collection 1 2 First day, registration sign-in begins at 11am and class begins at 1pm. Following days, class begins at 8:00am - 4:00pm
Determine your fees: (Cram Session Fees are Per Person) TAUD Member $220 Study guide: __E-mail to address below OR __Mail CD Student E-mail:___________________________ TAUD Non-Member $440 Study guide: __E-mail to address below OR __Mail CD Student E-mail:___________________________
Note: Study guides on CD will be mailed up to 10 days prior to class. Printed copies will be provided for an additional cost in class to persons registering after this time, or the study guide can be e-mailed to you. Additional study materials may be purchased in these formats and mailed to address provided:
Extra Study Guides on CD __ $50 members __$75 non-members Paper Copies of Study Guides __ $75 members __$150 non-members Total Registration Fee: $__________ Credit Card Payment Option VISA __
MasterCard __ Discover __ American Express___
Card Holder Name: ___________________________________________________ Card Card #: ___________-____________-____________-____________ Billing Address: ______________________________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________________________________
Amount: $______________ Exp Date: ______/_______ Zip Code: ______________
Refund & Cancellation Policy If cancellation is necessary, refund requests submitted in writing (e-mail, fax or letter) will be processed as follows: Fifteen or more days prior - Full refund less any materials mailed. Five to fourteen days - Half payment less any materials mailed. Less than five days - No refund - another person may substitute.
If payment has not been received and if cancellation is not requested prior to the date of the class, TAUD will invoice the registrant for the full amount of the class. Feel free to contact Brent Ogles, Education Manager (BrentOgles@taud.org), or Tonia Pass, Education Assistant, (Toniapass@taud.org) should you have any questions. Thank you for your interest in our training activities!
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Copy this Page - Fill out, please print legibly - Submit as indicated Send form with payment to: TAUD P.O. Box 8041 Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37133-8041 Or fax form to: (615) 898-8283
2011 Operator Expo
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FOR all Operator Expo Vendors The time is fast approaching for the 2011 TAUD Operator Expo. Each year, in addition to providing information at their booths, approximately 12 exhibitors have the opportunity to present a short demonstration of the products and services they provide to utility operators from across the state. These demonstrations offer vendors a chance to speak to several potential customers at once and present utility professionals with the opportunity to receive continuing education credit for their operator licenses. Due to time constraints, we can only schedule a limited number of these demonstrations. We are now accepting requests to take advantage of this great chance to promote your company.
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operators better perform their duties using your products or services.
Vendors who held a demonstration in the past should demonstrate a different product or service at the 2011 Expo.
Only vendors who will be exhibiting at the Expo will be allowed to hold demonstrations. Submitting this form does not
guarantee your company a booth. You must still complete a Vendor Registration form when available to ensure your booth space.
You must provide a short bio on the speaker. We must submit each demonstration to the operator certification board for approval. We cannot include your demonstration in the application without this information
The cut off date for scheduling demonstrations is Monday, February 21, 2011. Please reply early to ensure you are included.
If you would like to schedule a demonstration, please fill out the form below and return it by Monday, February 21, 2011. Vendors will be scheduled on a first-come-first-served basis. Forms can be mailed, faxed or emailed to:
Tennessee Association of Utility Districts
P.O. Box 2529
Murfreesboro, TN 37133-2529
Fax: 615-898-8283
Email: taud@taud.org or TonyWyatt@taud.org
Signing up to hold a demonstration does not register your company to exhibit at the Expo. You must also complete an “Expo Vendor
Registration” form, which will be available soon, to secure your space at the Expo.
We appreciate your efforts in making TAUD’s past Expos a success and look forward to another great event in 2011. For further
information contact the TAUD office at 615-896-9022 or call Tony Wyatt at 731-415-9101. You can also email Tony at tonywyatt@taud.
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Please Print Clearly (additional pages may be used if needed) Company Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person: _________________________________ Phone: ________________________________ Contact Email: _________________________________________________________________________ Name of instructor during demonstration: ____________________________________________________ Type of equipment/service: _______________________________________________________________ Demonstration Content: ________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT NOTE: You must include a short biographical sketch of the presenter. This should include such information as years of experience, education, special training or other qualifications. We are required to include this with the CE application.
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Spotlight on Bon-Aqua Lyles Utility District
Bruce Trotter Circuit Rider The Bon-Aqua Lyles Utility District has provided water service to its customers since 1967. The district serves approximately 9,000 people in the towns of Bon-Aqua and Lyles and the surrounding areas in Northeast Hickman County. The treatment plant is a 1.3 MGD surface water treatment plant. The treatment plant uses the Piney River as the source of raw water. Turbidity on this source ranges from 2 to 600 NTU’s. The treatment plant is a package plant using three multi-media sand filters. At times it is hard meeting the 0.30 NTU limits, when turbidity on the source is high. Bon-Aqua Lyles added approximately 40 taps per year before the decline of the economy. Now, the district adds around 10 taps per year at best. General Manager, David Conner and the utility district’s board of commissioners recognized a need to expand the treatment facility. In 2004, Bon-Aqua Lyles applied for a permit from the State of Tennessee for additional withdrawal out of the Piney River, but was denied. Despite this denial, they still wanted to stay ahead of the curve on turbidity and produce the best quality of water. The district looked into installing membrane filters to use as polishing filters after the multi-media filters. Additionally, the district recognized the need to provide the current and future customers with an 1st Quarter, volume 25
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adequate supply of water. They also installed a line and a pump station from the Water Authority of Dickson County. Bon-Aqua Lyles Utility District started the planning stages for a membrane filter plant in 2006. They decided to go with Zenon Zee Weed 1000 ultra filtration membrane filters. The Zenon Zee Weed 1000 was installed and put online in December 2010. The Zenon Zee Weed 1000 provides a physical barrier against suspended particles, bacteria, viruses with a > 4 log removal. Now, Bon-Aqua Lyles can maintain a 0.025s NTU, 99% of the time. They can also get up to 1.0 MGD from the Water Authority of Dickson County. The total cost of the project was 3.5 million dollars. The treatment plant has a new Zee Weed 1000 ultra filtration with a process waste basin and a new lab building. This project also included a 16” line from the pump station to the Water Authority of Dickson County. This water plant is manned 24 hours a day. The utility had to raise rates in order to fund this project but a high quality and adequate quantity of water were their main concerns. At some point in the near future, the district wants to have a certified bacteriological lab added to their new building. Bon-Aqua Lyles Utility has a total of 14 full-time employees and four part-time employees. The utility has been a loyal member of TAUD since 1980. 19
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Region Meetings, Year End Review & Looking Forward Larry Lewis USDA Source Water Protection Technician The TAUD Region meeting program is an opportunity for utilities and TAUD’s associate members to come together to learn about important issues emerging in the industry as well as provide utilities with information about valuable training, products and services. The goal of the region meeting’s agenda is to always equip those who attend with information that will enhance operations for Tennessee’s utilities as well as those who put forth great effort to maintain them. Region meetings bring out every level of utility personnel, operators and leaders. The TAUD Region Program continues to grow each year. In 2010, over 2100 people attended the region meetings with an average attendance of over 50 people per region. Each of our 11 regions try to meet once per quarter. These meetings usually start at 10 am and end after lunch. TAUD Associate Members are given an opportunity to participate and have a part in the meeting as well. Region meetings allow utility personnel to exchange ideas and network with both the vendors as well as 20
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personnel from other utilities. Region 2 had 115 people at their 4th quarter meeting. We congratulate Region 2 Leader, Drexel Heidel for the regions exceptional attendance record. To help promote the water industry in Tennessee we began a Best Tasting Water in Tennessee Contest in 2007. If your utility produces water and is a member of TAUD, your utility is eligible to enter the contest. Each region will hold a Best Tasting Water Contest before June of this year. The 11 region winners will then compete at the TAUD Annual Meeting at the DoubleTree in Murfreesboro held on June 6-7. The state-wide winner will then be entered in the National “Great American Water Taste Contest” which will be held in Washington, DC as part of the NRWA Rural Water Rally in 2012. TAUD will fly the winning water and a representative from the winning utility to Washington for the contest. TAUD will cover the cost of the flight and hotel for the representative. Representing Tennessee this year in Washington will be Water Authority of Dickson County located in Dickson, Tennessee. Last year, Region 2 held a Best Testing Discharge Water Contest . 2010 was the first year for this content, and Webb Creek Utility District (pictured below) became the Discharge Water Content winner. This contest helped to promote the work done by the wastewater plants across the State of Tennessee. We plan to have 2 Discharge Water Contests this year. The first one will be at the Region 2 meeting on March 2. The second one will be at a joint meeting of Region 4 TENNESSEE UTILITY NEWS
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and Region 10. This meeting will be held on May 12 at Fall Creek Falls State Park. If your utility treats wastewater and is a member of TAUD, your utility eligible to enter either of these contests. Looking forward‌
Each of our region leaders strives to put together a program that will benefit the utilities in their area. Therefore, we want to invite you to attend and to get involved in 2011. The 2011 region meeting program needs Associate Members to sponsor meetings and/or provide important presentations on hot topics. If you are willing to help with a region program, please contact our region leaders, or you may contact me at LarryLewis@taud.org, and I will pass the information on to the region leaders.
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Region leaders and their contact information: Regions: 1 Fred Hicks (423) 288-6551 Fredhicksbud@embarqmail.com 2 Drexel Heidel (865) 690-2581 wkuddrex@aol.com 3 Jimmy Langley (865) 771-4160 jimmylangley@comcast.net 4 Vickie Houston (931) 484-6987 vhouston.coud@frontiernet.net 5 Tom Faulk (615) 445-5635 Tomf@ westwilsonutility.com 6 Kenneth Carr (931) 359-6831 Kenneth@lewisburgwater.org 7 Annie Chiodo (931) 722-5593 achiodo@cityofwaynesboro.org 8 JD Dethloff (731) 742-3212 Jddethloff007@tennesseeTel.net 9 Scott Miller (615) 441-5409 SMiller@WADC.US 10 Tim Lawson (423) 559-8505 timoud@bellsouth.net 11 Chandrika Winston (901) 528-4727 cwinston@mlgw.org Steve Raper, Host sraper@jaxenergy.com These are the scheduled dates for the Best Tasting Water in Tennessee Contest in each region:
Region Date 1 April 21 2 March 2 3 March 10 4 February 17 5 May 5 6 April 27 7 April 6 8 April 14 9 March 24 10 February 24 11 May 11
Dates are subject to change. Notifications will be sent should changes be made.
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Do you think your water utility produces the best tasting water in the state or the country?? If your utility produces its own water and is a member of TAUD, then your utility is eligible to enter TAUD’s The Best Tasting Water in Tennessee contest. Each of TAUD’s 11 Regions will conduct a contest to determine the best tasting water in their region. The winner of each Region will be entered in the statewide contest to determine The Best Tasting Water in Tennessee. This contest will be conducted at The TAUD Annual Meeting, June 7, 2011. The winning water will be entered into the national contest The Great American Water Taste Test, held annually in Washington D.C. as part of the NRWA Rural Water Rally. TAUD will fly the winning water and a representative from the winning utility to Washington for the contest. TAUD will cover the cost of the flight, hotel and meals for the representative.
These are the scheduled dates for each region contest:
Region 1 4/21/11 Region 2 3/2/11 Region 3 3/10/11 Region 4 2/17/11 Region 5 5/5/11 Region 6 4/27/11 Region 7 4/6/11 Region 8 4/14/11 Region 9 3/24/11 Region 10 2/24/11 Region 11 5/11/11
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Region News
Region meetings are held quarterly throughout the year. These meetings provide a unique opportunity to network with people in the utility industry. Speakers discuss topics that are current, informative and beneficial to utilities and related industries. Some recent topics include: updates on training, industry rules, reporting and regulation, stimulus money availability, insurance provisions, workplace safety, and what’s upcoming in new and innovative smart technology. TAUD encourages you to be ‘in-the-know’ and get involved in your region. Region 1 – Fred Hicks, Region Leader Eighty-eight (88) people attended the quarterly meeting on October 21, 2010 at the Farmhouse Gallery and Gardens in Unicoi. Fred Hicks, Region 1 Leader welcomed the group. Speakers included Bill Forrestor of First Tennessee Development District, Steve Chappell of Central Service Association, Brian Boyd of National Weather Service, Charles F. Cole of Oaks Sleep Center, Kevin Waters of Johnson Controls, Jeff 1st Quarter, volume 25
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Rose and Gary McGill of McGill Associates, Gay Irwin of the Johnson City EFO, Charles Brooks of USDA RD and Dan Martin, Will Taylor and John Hall of TAUD. The meeting and lunch was provided by McGill Associates. The next meeting will be January 20, 2011. Region 2 – Drexel Heidel, Region Leader
One hundred ten (110) people attended the quarterly meeting on December 1, 2010 at the Bass Pro Shop in Kodak. Drexel Heidel, Region 2 Leader welcomed the group.
Speakers included Scott Holder of TN811, Kevin Waters of Johnson Controls, Vic Sayour of Arista Information Systems, Steve Chappell of Central Service Association, Gary McGill, Jeff Rose and Ben Simerl of McGill Associates, Scotty Sorrells of TDEC Division of Water Supply, Steve Roberts and Michael Atchley of the Knoxville EFO, Marisol Torres and Mary Short of USDA RD, Mitch Loomis and Phil Layman of East Tennessee Development Dis-
trict, Catherine Elliott and Mark McIntosh of the Corp of Engineers, Mike Banks of West Knox UD and Dan Martin and John Hall of TAUD.
The meeting was sponsored by McGill Associates, P.A. and was hosted by West Knox UD. Lunch was provided by McGill Associates, P.A. Door prizes were provided by ADC, Hach, Microbac, Kazmier, IPW, CSA and Scientific Sales. The next meeting will be March 2, 2011.
Region 3 – Jimmy Langley, Region Leader No Region News for this quarter. The next meeting will be March 10, 2011 Region 4 – Vickie Houston, Region Leader
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Speakers included George Garden of Barge, Waggoner, Sumner, & Cannon, Jerry Jolley of USDA RD and Bruce Trotter and Will Taylor of TAUD.
ity District in Rutherford County. Kenneth Carr, Region 6 Leader and Larry McElroy of CUD welcomed the group.
The next meeting will be host to the Region 4 Best Tasting Water in Tennessee Contest on February 17, 2011.
The meeting and lunch was sponsored by HD Supply and Evergreen Management.
The meeting was sponsored by Barge, Wagner, Sumner, & Cannon and was hosted by Jerry Helm and Penny Sutherland. Lunch was provided by Barge, Wagner, Sumner, & Cannon.
Region 5 – Tom Faulk, Region Leader Thirty-nine (39) people attended the quarterly meeting on November 4, 2010 at the office of the West Wilson UD. Tom Faulk, Region 5 Leader welcomed the group.
Speakers included Rust Elrod and Jeff Stewart of Badger Daylight, Inc., John Cole of Rehau, Inc., Erich Webber of the Nashville EFO, Donna Duncan of USDA RD and Will Taylor and Larry Lewis of TAUD. The meeting and lunch was sponsored by Badger Daylight, Inc. and Rehau, Inc. and was hosted by Next Generation Underwriters and McGill Associates, P.A. Door prizes were provided by ADC, Heartland Pump and Hayes Pipe. The next meeting will be February 5, 2011.
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Speakers included Steven McDonald of Sigma Onelock, Tom Provow of Evergreen Management, Keith Head of USDA RD and Bruce Trotter, Will Taylor, Dewayne Culpepper and Larry Lewis of TAUD.
Door prizes were provided by ADC, IPW and Garver. The next meeting will be January 26, 2011. Region 7 – Annie Chiodo, Region Leader
the quarterly meeting on October 14, 2010 at the office of G&C Supply Company in Atwood. Grey Scott, Region 8 Leader and Shannon Butler of G&C Supply Company welcomed the group.
Shannon Butler of G&C Supply
Speakers included Akeyma Broden of Elster-Amco Water Meter, Shannon Butler of G&C Supply Company,
Thirty-seven (37) people attended the quarterly meeting on January 5, 2011 at the Bradley’s Restaurant in Waynesboro, TN. Annie Chiodo, Region 7 Leader welcomed the group. Speakers included Pat Walsh of Hach and Tony Wyatt, John Hall, Dewayne Culpepper, Greg Baker and Larry Lewis of TAUD. Lunch was sponsored by Hach.
Door prizes were provided by ADC, Hartco and Heartland Pump. The next meeting will be host to the Region 7 Best Tasting Water in Tennessee Contest on April 6, 2011.
Region 8 – Grey Scott, former Region Leader, (JD Dethloff will be the new Region Leader) Thirty-six (36) people attended
Akeyma Broden of Elster-Amco Water Meter
Brian Caton of the Jackson EFO and Tony Wyatt, Dewayne Culpepper and Larry Lewis of TAUD.
The meeting and lunch was sponsored and provided by G&C Supply Company . Door prizes were provided by ADC.
The next meeting will be April 14,, 2011. Region 9 – Scott Miller, Region
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Leader No Region News for this quarter. The next meeting will be March 24, 2011
Region 10 – Tim Lawson, Region Leader Seventy-five (75) people attended the quarterly meeting on November 10, 2010 at the Farm Bureau Conference Center in Madisonville. Tim Lawson, Region 10 Leader welcomed the group.
Speakers included Kevin Waters of Johnson Controls, Tom Moss and Scotty Sorrells of TDEC, USDA RD and staff of TAUD. The meeting and lunch was sponsored by McGill Associates, P.A. The next meeting will be the Best Tasting Water Contest on February 24, 2011
Region 11 – Chandrika Winston, Region Leader
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We hope that your schedule will allow you to be a part of TAUD’s region program. Please contact Larry Lewis at (731) 234-0360 or larrylewis@taud.org for more information on how to get involved with your region.
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Region 10 meeting - Steve Roberts, newly appointed TAUD East Tennessee Water Circuit Rider
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Optimizing Dual Media Filters with Filter Evaluation Bruce Trotter TAUD Water Circuit Rider Filters are used to remove suspended solid particles from the water. Water is simply passed through media and the suspended particles are removed. Often time’s filters are neglected because they are not mechanical. They don’t get the attention they require. Filters consist of filter media, media support (underdrain system), backwash system, piping and controls. If any of these components are not working properly this could compromise the quality of the water. If you are experiencing shorter filter runs than normal due to turbidity break through, the problem could be one of the following:
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Inadequate filter bed expansion Backwash valve opening too quickly (not stepping up) Loss of Media (media in clearwell or backwash basin) Cracked underdrain system Mud-ball formation
During the backwash process, the filter media is expanded as a result of reversed water flow. If the bed expansion is too low, then the likelihood of mudballs being present in the filter media exists . If the bed expansion is too high, then it is possible that media is being washed out of the filter. The rate of flow should be controlled such that the relatively heavy media is not washed away with the fine impurities. When properly expanded, the media retains a distinct bed-like character, but the level of the bed rises or expands an amount that is determined by the rate of reverse water flow rate. Adequate media expansion during backwash is significant and the need is well documented. Adequate expansion loosens media particles and promotes particles rubbing together and is essential to break loose sticky floc that attaches to the filter media. Media that is not sufficiently expanded tends to hold particles in place and can promote mud-ball formation and other problems. Studies and filter design specification suggest that media should be expanded in the range of 20-30% of the total media depth for effective cleaning. A filter’s backwash valve opening too quickly or not stepping up properly can result in the loss of media with the backwash water. Optimizing media expansion allows shorter backwash periods and reduces the volume of water spent for this purpose. In most cases, this is the most significant benefit achieved by optimizing filter backwashing. A typical plant wastes 2-5% of its annual processed water production in backwashing. Extending filter run time directly and immediately reduces this cost. Physical observation of a filter media surface is very important; inspect the filter after backwash. Following the backwash, drain the water from the filter to below the surface of the media. Most of this evaluation can be done from the washwater trough. Any cratering or mounding of the filter media can indicate a problem with the filter underdrain or backwash process. Cratering is a condition where
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some areas of the media are lower than the rest of the surrounding media. This could be a sign that the gravel layer has been disturbed and is allowing less backwash water through at this point. Mounding is when an area of media is raised higher than the rest of the surrounding media. This could be a sign that the gravel layer has been disturbed and is allowing more backwash water through at this point. Look for any media in the filter backwash trough, which could be an indication that the backwash flow may be too high. Backwash water turbidity sampling also provides valuable information. It is recommended that plant operators end the backwash when the backwash turbidity reaches the range between 10 – 15 ntu’s. Most operators want to wash the filter until the backwash water is too clean. When all of the solids are washed out of the filter, the filter must ripen for better effluent water and filter spikes are reduced. Do some sampling during the backwash. Take samples every minute during the backwash cycle until the proper turbidity range is met. Filter media depth can be checked by taking core samples of the media. Drain the filter down past the media and place a piece of plywood (2 X 2 square) on top of the media to prevent sinking into the media. Check the media in several different spots. If necessary, replace lost media, then backwash to evenly distribute the media. You must disinfect the filter before it is put back in service and collect a bac-t sample. It’s a good idea to do a filter evaluation before the filter causes a problem. Contact the TAUD field staff if you need assistance performing a filter evaluation.
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Members in the News HAROLD CLARK RETIRES FROM FIRST UTILITY DISTRICT OF TIPTON COUNTY
Harold and Sue Clark at Harold’s retirement party
On November 23, 2010, First Utility District of Tipton County’s general manager, Harold Clark was honored by colleagues and friends for his years as a dedicated professional to the utility industry. Harold began his career with First U.D. of Tipton County in 1983. In 1984, Harold chose for the utility to become a member of TAUD. The utility has been a member ever since. In 1990, Harold was elected to the TAUD Board of Directors, continuing to serve until June 2010. From 2001-2003, TAUD experienced his leadership firsthand as Board President. Harold also served on numerous TAUD committees, contributing to the success and value of TAUD’s programs and initiatives. Harold’s career has been one of many achievements. In 1990, Harold received the prestigious, M.M. Bullard Award, which recognized Harold for being the General Manager of the Year for the gas utility industry. In 2005, Harold became the 17th TAUD Wall of Fame inductee. At the 2010 TAUD Annual Meeting, Harold retired from TAUD’s Board of Directors and was recognized and honored by TAUD Executive Director, Bob Freudenthal. TAUD wishes Harold and his wife, Sue, an enjoyable retirement. Though the Association will miss Harold, TAUD believes he has left a lasting reputation of the highest honor. TAUD offers their 1st Quarter, volume 25
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TAUD Executive Director, Bob Freudenthal, thanking Harold Clark for his years of service with TAUD
JERRY HUGHES RETIRES FROM HUNTSVILLE UTILITY DISTRICT The Huntsville Utility District saw one of their long time employees, Jerry Hughes, retire on December 30, 2010. Jerry resides in Jellico, Tennessee, and was previously employed with Jellico Utility for several years before he was hired for the position as Chief Water Plant Operator in 1985 with Huntsville Utility District. Jerry holds a license in Water Treatment, Distribution, and Collection systems. Over the past 25 years, Jerry has been influential in the water treatment plant upgrades and fluent in his knowledge of operating equipment for Huntsville Utility District. During Jerry’s tenure as chief water plant operator, Huntsville Utility enhanced the District’s water supply by completing construction on a 210 acre reservoir which was completed in 2002. Also, among other achievements and accomplishments of Huntsville Utility District, the Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Water Supply certified Huntsville Utility District’s 29
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laboratory as a State Certified Microbiological Laboratory in October of 2008. Jerry has been an inspiration and a role model to all of the utility’s employees. Beyond his experience and hard work, he has always been someone the company could rely on and he will be truly missed. Huntsville Utility District wants to thank him for his loyalty and dedication to the company and wishes him good health and all the best for the future.
SOUTHEASTERN TANK OPENS A NEWLY CONSTRUCTED OFFICE - LEBANON, TN
On December 22, 2010 Southeastern Tank celebrated the opening of their new office building with an open house. The new office building located at the corner of Highway 231 and Vesta Road in Lebanon was built by W&O Construction. The 7,000 square foot building sits on five acres and provides plenty of space for employees and equipment. Southeastern Tank’s previous office was located in LaVergne. The company’s growing business and staff made it necessary to relocate. Southeastern Tank Vice President Dustin Dowdy sought the advice of Gladeville Utility District in selecting a location for the new building as there are two sinkholes on the property that directly feed the utility’s water supply knowing that we don’t discharge any liquids. Gladeville Utility District provides water to the business and sewer is an on-site step sand filter system managed by Wilson County Water & Wastewater Authority. Southeastern Tank was glad to have the opportunity to work with members of TAUD Sienn a Dow in the construction and servicing of their new facility. dy 30
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EPA Likely to Change Fluoride Standards Will Taylor Training Specialist/Instructor The United States Department of Health and Human Services and the Environmental Protection Agency announced on January 7, 2011 that both agencies are investigating current fluoride standards. The agencies will propose changes to the 1962 Public Health Service Drinking Water Standards relating to water fluoridation in the near future. The debate on fluoridation is contraversial, with professionals on both sides of the debate arguing vehemently on the effectiveness of fluoridation. This fight has been at the forefront of council and board meetings for years, as many communities have discontinued use at the urging of residents and dental professionals. These communities often do not dismiss the effectiveness of fluoride, but rather err on the side of caution. Fluoride was first introduced in the 1940’s and was most widely used in the 30 years following its introduction to water treatment. Today 65 percent of the nation’s water systems fluoridate, while the number of systems in Tennessee using fluoride is at 71.5 percent. The goal of fluoridation is to maximize the dental health of all citizens by consumption through drinking water. The effectiveness of this goal has been proven through many different reports detailing the improved oral health of the general public and drastic reduction of cavities in children, with some reports showing up to a 60 percent reduction in the amount of cavities in children. While many of the reports released in the 80’s and 90’s show considerable gains in oral health, more recent reports show a new phenomenon afflicting mainly adolescents. Dentists have noticed a small increase in the cases of mild fluorosis, a condition that causes barely visible lacy white markings on teeth and occasional white spotting. This is not to be confused with the more serious form of fluorosis that results in dark stains and mottling of the teeth. This is strictly a cosmetic issue at this time, but the federal report will request changes to the standards to offset these conditions and hopefully get ahead of this issue before it becomes more wide spread. The current primary MCL for fluoride is 4.0 mg/L, while the secondary standard is 2.0 mg/L. The suggested operating range for systems operating in Tennessee is 0.9 mg/L to 1.3 mg/L. The report maintains these levels were very effective over the past 60 years, but the prevalence of fluoride additives in food, drinks and the addition of fluoride in toothpaste is causing many citizens to go over the recommended amounts needed to help maintain their oral wellbeing. The agencies will seek a reduction of the optimal fluoride content to 0.7 mg/L nationally and possible changes to the primary and secondary MCL’s could also occur. This will take time to work out, but will most definitely create the discussion on whether to fluoridate at all. The Center for Disease Control maintains fluoridation of water is the most simple and cost effective way to ensure the country as a whole is protected. Tom Moss, the Deputy Director of TDEC Division of Water Supply, agreed. “I do not expect the EPA to have a change in place for at least two years. We will have to discuss with them (EPA) whether it would be acceptable to jump the gun before they get the new standards in place. I think with the Commissioner’s blessing, we might be able to drop back to 0.7 mg/L until we can get the regulation changed.” TDEC does keep track of all systems in Tennessee utilizing fluoridation and will contact those systems should a decision be made. I would suggest we all, as water professionals, give our opinion on the matter and make it known before new regulations are passed without our input. If anyone has any question on the proposed changes please contact me at 615-388-4877 or email me at willtaylor@taud.org and I can send you a copy of the report. 1st Quarter, volume 25
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Bleach is an Alternative to Chlorine Gas Jason McGee American Development Corporation Bleach as an alternative to Chlorine Gas
Is bleach a good alternative to chlorine gas? This is a question many utilities are asking as mounting concerns about safety, air emissions, and potential terrorism of chlorine gas are forcing water and wastewater facilities to seek other means of disinfection. Chlorine gas has always been the cornerstone of disinfection in water. Chlorine gas has also been a concern for worker and public safety, and with the events of September 11, this concern has intensified and gotten the attention of Homeland Security. Origins of Chlorine Gas & Analysis
Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele prepared and studied chlorine gas in 1774 and was first used to bleach textiles in 1785. In 1850 chlorine in lime-water was used to purify the water supply in London after an outbreak of cholera. This method precedes the germ theory of disease, and was based on destruction of odors and “putrid matter”. The Department of Treasury called for all water to be disinfected in the U.S. with chlorine by 1918. Chlorine Gas is available in rail cars, ton containers, and 150 lb cylinders. It is highly effective against most pathogens and provides residual protection required by drinking water standards. It is very reliable and is considered to be most cost effective (or is it?) form of disinfection. Special operator training (use of SCBA) is needed along with additional regulatory requirements such as PSM (Process Safety Management) and RMP (US EPA’s Risk Management Program). Higher equipment costs including switch-over valves, chlorinators, and scrubbers are common even in small chlorine systems. The use of carrier water is also an expense while in some cases utilities can sell to a paying customer to save the production expense. This is particularly important in today’s world where every drop of water has to be accounted for and every expense is critical. Origins of Liquid Bleach & Analysis
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Hypochlorite was first produced in 1789 by Claude Louis Berthollet. Initially, Bleach was a very weak solution of sodium hypochlorite. An effective way to produce hypochlorite was not patented until the end of the nineteenth century. This production method involves hydrolysis of brine to produce caustic soda and chlorine gas which is then mixed to form hypochlorite. Electric power and brine were cheap at the time which made the most of this method. Today a very similar but improved and more cost effective method is being used. Sodium Hypochlorite is mass produced in the United States to be used for laundering clothes (3-6%) or 12.5% is more common in water and wastewater treatment facilities. Bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite) is available in tanker, TENNESSEE UTILITY NEWS
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mini-bulk, drums, or even pails. As with Chlorine Gas, Bleach is also highly effective against most pathogens and provides residual protection required by drinking water standards. It is very reliable with fewer training requirements as Bleach does not fall under PSM (Process Safety Management) or RMP (US EPA’s Risk Management Program). Due to improved safety versus Chlorine Gas, storage needs are less stringent with simpler feed requirements. The use of a simple diaphragm or peristaltic pump is very common for these applications. Heat and direct sunlight can cause bleach to lose strength, but limited shelf life can be offset by proper chemical storage along with chemical inventory management and rotation. Summary
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Is Sodium Hypochlorite a better more cost effective way of disinfection in water and wastewater application? Many would say yes. All of these factors come into effect when evaluating the product cost per million gallons of water produced. Not only does the cost of the product itself (whether it be gas or bleach) become a question, but it also becomes associated with costs involved in the process of feeding the product. In addition, safety and regulatory factors must also be considered. Upon careful evaluation, many utilities are making the change to bleach.
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Legislative Conference Info February 21-23 The Legislative Conference & Rally provides attendees the opportunity to meet with their respective legislator and discuss important issues. With the induction of our new governor, Bill Haslam, it is vital to reaffirm the importance of our industry. NRWA, Legislative Analyst, Bill Simpson will be presenting on facing the absence of earmarks. The Legislative Breakfast provides an opportunity for attendees to sit down with their elected official, where the table is open for conversation. For registration information please refer to the 2011 Conference & Event Guide or visit www.taud.org. Conference Registration: Before February 4, 2011 -- $175 Member, $350 Non-Member After February 4, 2011 -- $225 Member, $450 Non-Member
Utility Technology Conference Info March 16-18, 2011
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The Utility Technology conference provides attendees with information about the latest in technol ogy and operations available for utility operators. Attendees may acquire continuing education credits for certified operators in Tennessee as well as professional development hours for professional engineers. For presentation topics and registration information, please refer to the 2011 Conference & Event Guide or visit www.taud.org. Conference Registration: Before March 4, 2011 -- $175 Member, $350 Non-Member After March 4, 2011 -- $225 Member, $450 Non-Member
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TUEC Scholarship Program Brent Ogles Education Manager The TN Utility Education Corporation (TUEC) Scholarship Program in conjunction with TN Association of Utility Districts is offering a one year, $2,000 dollar scholarship in each of the three grand divisions of TN. They are the: Harold Clark Scholarship for West TN Henry Elrod Scholarship for Middle TN Sam Bruce Scholarship for East TN
The Scholarships will be awarded to students intending to major in a field related to operations of a public utility at an accredited college or university.
• The recipient must be a dependent child of a full time employee (part time may be considered under certain circumstances) of a TAUD member or a TAUD governing board member. Or, the recipient must be an employee of a TAUD member.
• Each applicant’s ranking will be based on leadership responsibilities, awards, honors, academic record, career goals and financial need.
• The recipient must intend to study a major which is related to or can be used by the student in the operations of a public utility. • The recipient must complete a full semester of study with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 to avoid reimbursement of the scholarship. •
Deadline for submission is March 1, 2011.
If interested, please visit www.taud.org and complete the available application. If you have questions, contact Brent Ogles at 615-896-9022 or by e-mail at brentogles@taud.org.
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Save the Date! Find conference information online at w w w.taud.org or in the 2011 Conference & Event Guide
Legislative Conference February 21-23, 2011 DoubleTree Hotel, Nashville Utility Technology March 16-18, 2011 Park Vista Hotel, Gatlinburg Spring Basic Utility Leadership April 18-19, 2011 Jackson Energy Authority, Jackson Operator EXPO May 19, 2011 James E. Ward Ag Center, Lebanon For more information, you may also call (615)896-9022 or email taud@taud.org
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Brent’s Backflow Blog Backflow Preventer Brent Ogles Education Manager Winter is a rough season on outdoor backflow preventers. Through the years, the design of these assemblies changed to make them more susceptible to freezing conditions. Initially they were made of heavy materials with thick walls that were durable, but this caused them to be large, unwieldy and hard to handle because of their weight. Because of demand, manufacturers modified the design and materials used so backflow preventers are now smaller and lighter. Cast iron has been replaced by brass or plastic. Wall thicknesses that were once thick are now very thin. Even the heaviest and thickest of materials is no match for the overwhelming pressures of freezing water, but unprotected backflow preventers manufactured today are damaged when the temperature barely dips below freezing. Some damage can be repaired by replacing parts, but most often the expansion caused by freezing distorts the assemblies in a way that no reasonable repairs can return the unit to a satisfactory condition. Most residential installations of backflow preventers are required for lawn irrigation, pools or water wells and are typically installed outside. To assure total protection from contamination on commercial customers, most Water Provider’s ordinances, policies and plans require backflow preventers to be installed outside near the meter. So, how do you protect these from freezing?
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Freeze Protection Units which serve lawn irrigation and swimming pools are used only in late spring, summer and early fall and can be taken out of service when not in use. These are sometimes purged with air to remove water and left in place for the winter. This is usually accomplished by opening the unit to drain water out or by forcing compressed air in. These methods are not without risk because both can leave water in the unit or high velocities of compressed air can damage parts. Other options are to remove the unit and store it in a warm location. Recently, some manufacturers have designed backflow devices to facilitate this method. Some are designed with a module that contains the check valves and relief valve that can easily be removed and stored for the winter. When removal is not an option, protection must be provided. Enclosures are available that will offer protection from freezing as well as vandalism. These are generally made from aluminum or fiberglass, are insulated, secured to a concrete slab and provide a drainage port within the enclosure wall. Careful consideration needs to be given to the drainage port during landscaping to avoid covering the port. A standard is available that assures enclosures have been lab tested and will protect against specific conditions. That standard is ASSE 1060. Some Water Supplier’s have this standard written into their ordinance, policy or plan while others simply state that the backflow preventer must be protected from freezing without giving any details. Since the enclosure alone is generally not adequate freeze protection in the coldest winter conditions, a heat source is likely necessary. ASSE Standard 1060, 2006 edition, Section 1.2.3 states: “Heat sources provided by the enclosure manufacturers shall be constructed and installed so that water or other liquids do not enter and or
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accumulate in or on the live wired sections or electrical components or wiring. Electric heat sources and electrical components which are associated with the heat source and supplied by the manufacturer shall be listed by an independent product safety listing and certification agency for use in damp locations.� To assure that this heat source meets these conditions, has been lab tested, is safe and can provide a specific level of performance, look for labeling on the heat sources that states that the heat source is certified by an independent product safety listing and certification agency for use in damp or wet locations. Since 1998 the backflow preventers serving our training facility in Murfreesboro have been in an ASSE 1060 approved enclosure without a heat source and never frozen. In the coldest part of January 2010, they both froze and had to be replaced. As the old adage says, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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Certification Questions
Wastewater Questions
1. 1 yd³ (cubic yard) is equivalent to how many ft³ (cubic feet)? a. 27 b. 18 c. 9 d. 6 e. 3
2. 1 yd³ is equivalent to how many gallons? a. 7.48 b. 8.34 c. 27 d. 201.96 e. 400 3. How many pounds of HTH ( 65% available chlorine ) are required to make 75 gallons of solution containing 2% available chlorine? a. 19.25 b. 1925 c. 15.5 d. 9.5 e.0.1925
4. What can recirculation do to a trickling filter operation? a. Increase the D. O. content b. Increase the contact time of the nutrients (BOD, SS) with the zoogleal film or microorganisms. c. Control sloughing d. All of the above
5. If the trickling filter is experiencing icing problems, how would you adjust the recirculation rate? a. Decrease b. Increase c. No adjustment 6. The _________ the bubble produced by a diffuser, the greater
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the oxygen transfer. a. Larger b. Smaller c. Faster d. None of the above
Collection Questions
1. Manholes located in the collection system should be inspected how often? a. never d. monthly b. weekly e. yearly c. every two years
2. A plunger type pump should be started after: a. opening suction valve and closing discharge valve b. opening air vent and closing suction valve c. closing suction valve and opening discharge valve d. opening suction valve and opening discharge valve
3. A pressure gauge located on the discharge line is reading 65 psi. What is the total static head of the lift station, in feet? a. 150 feet d. 28 feet b. 137 psig e. 1370 feet c. 13.7 feet 4. A sewer pipe requires pressure testing at 3 to 5 psi above any outside water pressure on the pipe. Calculate the force in pounds against the plug if the pipe is 24 inches in diameter and the test pressure is 5 psi. a. 1150 b. 1583 c. 2261 d. 2881 e. 3332
5. Ribs on the outside of a sewer cleaning ball: a. act as a bumper b. provides jetting c. provide scraping action d. both a and c e. none of the above
6. Emergency plans that are required by the state to be developed and used by wastewater systems should be updated how often? a. every three years b. every two years c. yearly d. only when you have time e. never once approved
Distribution Systems
1. You’ve just determined the volume of a water tank, in cubic feet. To determine how many gallons the tank will hold, you a. multiply volume by 7.48 b. divide volume by 7.48 c. do nothing because volume in cubic feet equals the gallons d. multiply by 0.785
2. Which of the following can cause a loss of carrying capacity in a water pipe? a. tuberculation b. slime growth c. corrosion d. pitting e. all of the above 3. When installing a water main, stones found in the trench shall be removed for a depth of ______ inches below the bottom of the pipe. a. 4 b. 6 c. 10
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6. A dry-barrel hydrant’s main valve is located at it’s base. a. True b. False
Water Treatment
1. _______ is the weight of a substance per a unit of volume. a. Bulk density b. Concentration c. Density d. Mass e. Specific Gravity
2. ________ is the amount of solute in a given amount of solution. a. Bulk density b. Concentration c. Density d. Mass e. Specific Gravity 3. ________ is the rate of the density of a solution to a standard density, usually water, which has a density of 8.34 lbs/gal or 62.4 lbs/ft3. 1st Quarter, volume 25
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5. ________ is a liquid containing a dissolved substance. a. Salts b. Solute c. Solution d. Solvay e. Solvent
6. ________ is the liquid used to dissolve a substance. a. Salts b. Solute c. Solution d. Solvay e. Solvent
Wastewater Answers: 1.a 2.d 3.a 4.d 5.a 6.b Collection Answers: 1.a 2. d 3. a 4. c 5. b 6. c Distribution : 1.a 2.e 3. b 4. c 5. a 6. a
5. According to OSHA, if excavated material or equipment poses a hazard to workers by falling into the trench, the material must be placed _____ feet from the edge of the excavation. a. 2 feet b. 4 feet c. 5 feet d. 10 feet e. none of the above
4. ________ is/are the substance dissolved in a solution. a. Salts b. Solute c. Solution d. Solvay e. Solvent
Scratch Space for Math
Water Treatment: 1. c 2. b 3. e 4. b 5. c 6. e
4. Pipe shear breakage occurs when a. the bolts are overtightened b. tuberculation sets in c. earth around the pipe shifts d. none of the above
a. Bulk density b. Concentration c. Density d. Mass e. Specific Gravity
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