Tennessee Utility News - 2019 Technology Issue by Tennessee Association of Utility Districts

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Bob Freudenthal | Executive Director BobFreudenthal@taud.org Penny Funk | Office Manager PennyFunk@taud.org Beth Hardiman | Event Planning & Member Services BethHardiman@taud.org (615) 900-1014 Vanessa Sol�s | Publications & Advertising VanessaSolis@taud.org (731) 352-8256 Carol Mims | Bookkeeper CarolMims@taud.org (615) 900-1013 Melanie Sain | Accounting Specialist MelanieSain@taud.org (615) 900-1015 Mark L. Butler | Finance MarkLButler@taud.org (615) 557-5780 Kirk Smith | Business Development KirkSmith@taud.org (615) 243-6490 Donald L. Scholes | General Counsel DonScholes@taud.org (615) 579-7569 Larry Lewis | Government Relations LarryLewis@taud.org (731) 234-0360

Brent Ogles | Education Manager BrentOgles@taud.org (615) 556-6002 John Shadwick | Training Specialist JohnShadwick@taud.org (615) 804-4069 Kevin Gilliam | Training Specialist KevinGilliam@taud.org (931) 636-1671 Allison Stephens Hite | Education Assistant AliStephens@taud.org (615) 900-1000

Tony Wyatt | West TN Field Supervisor TonyWyatt@taud.org (731) 415-9101 Johnny Walker | Middle TN Water Circuit Rider JohnnyWalker@taud.org (931) 261-5826 Michael Keeton | East TN Water Circuit Rider MichaelKeeton@taud.org (865) 660-6454 Greg Baker | Groundwater Specialist/IT Specialist GregBaker@taud.org (731) 225-5240 Dewayne Culpepper | Wastewater Technician DewayneCulpepper@taud.org (931) 607-6981 J.W. Griffin | Source Water Protection Technician JustinGriffin@taud.org (731) 819-2679

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Event Calendar Save the Steel, Maintain Your Tank 2019 Tournament Trail Schedule Counsel's Corner: Utility District Commissioner Training Requirements Conference Highlights: Utility Leadership Conference Women in Water Event Schedule Reliable & Efficient Remote Lift Stations From Data to Damage Prevention: Getting the DIRT on Utility Damages 2019 Activity Fee Contributors Conference Highlights: Administrative Professionals Region Meeting News Upcoming Classes: TAUD Training Station Schedule Conference Registration: Operator Expo Game: Spot the Differences Advertiser Index

Can you find the frog hidden somewhere in the graphics or photos of this issue? Same size & color as shown here. Answer on page 46. Happy Hunting! Executive Editor | Penny Funk Managing Editor & Art Direction | Vanessa Solís Assistant Editor | Beth Hardiman Article Contributors | Beth Hardiman, Gary Hines, Craig Ingram, Larry Lewis, Erin Schmitt, Don Scholes Image Credits Yellow mini bulldozer working with earth ©Hoda Bogdan; Seminar audience in training room watch presentation ©Right 3 Tennessee Utility News is published quarterly by the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts. TAUD assumes no responsibility for opinions or statements of facts expressed by contributors. Advertisements and editorials do not represent official policies of the Association. The right to publish, edit or deny publishing and material submitted for publication is reserved by TAUD. To submit editorial or advertising content, or to update your mailing information, please contact Vanessa Solís at (731) 352-8256 or vanessasolis@taud.org.

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From Data to Damage Prevention: Getting the DIRT on Utility Damages Leak Surveys: Permanently Deployed Leak Detection Systems Basic Automation of Tennessee Water Distribution Insitu-main (I-main) Transient Technology for Non-Invasive Pipe Condition Assessment TDEC Update on Regulations & Policies Managing Water Quality - 2019 Automated Bacteriological Testing for Drinking Water Labs 8

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Save the Steel, Maintain Your Tank Erin Schmitt | Media Director Pittsburg Tank & Tower Group

The backbone of America – those words have been used to describe steel. The metal has been used to erect structures all over the United States, including water towers and tanks. How much it costs to provide that backbone is subject to market fluctuations in supply and demand. There’s an air of uncertainty about what the full impact will be from President Trump’s decision to levy 25 percent tariffs on steel and 10 percent on aluminum imported from U.S. trade partners like the European Union, Mexico, Canada, and other countries. While U.S. steelmakers are hopeful for what this means for trade, other industries that have relied on steel imports are anxious about how price increases will affect their businesses. Thousands of businesses had filed applications for exemptions less than a month after the Section 232 tariffs were levied, according to Reuters. It is clear in the case of plate products, which are used for welded steel tanks, imports’ impact on the U.S. market has declined. Imported plate has fallen from a high of 1.7 million tons in 2014 to 400,000 tons in 2018. Also, domestic prices have risen by 41 percent in 2018. Imports from Canada and Mexico remain subject to Section 232 tariffs, in spite of the United States-MexicoCanada Agreement.

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Whether steel prices are steady or uncertain, it’s imperative to maintain existing steel structures like water tanks. After all, if a steel tank is well cared for, it can remain functional for a century or more. While inspecting, maintaining and, if necessary, repairing tanks requires a certain investment, it’s a lot less expensive than replacing a tank outright with a new one. The number one way to extend the life of a water tank is to make sure it is well-painted. Protective coatings of paint guard against air pollutants, bird droppings, acidic rainwater, ultraviolet rays, and other elements that cause wear and tear on tank exterior and constant exposer to water, ice, high humidity and, at times, chlorine gas. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) recommends performing an adhesion test, a dry-film thickness test and estimating the percent coating failure to rust and primer to arrive at a coat’s remaining lifespan (M42, 2013). Additional tests should be performed to pinpoint what type of coating is on the tank and to

analyze whether it would be considered a hazardous waste that should be removed. Tanks four decades older, or more, were more likely to be coated with a lead-based paint. Special precautions must be used to blast off leadbased paint and to have it disposed of so that it doesn’t leach into the ground and cause contamination. Paint can crack, peel, flake off or blister over time. The presence of mold, mildew or bacteria can exploit any weakness in a coat of paint. Repainting prevents mold and mildew from spreading. Keeping a fresh coat of paint also keeps corrosion, which can weaken the structural integrity of a tank, at bay. If the tank is already showing signs of corrosion, a new coat of paint can slow down the process. Environmentally-friendly coats can be applied that require little to no abrasive blasting before application. Repairs need to be made if paint failure is evident. In most cases, the tank will need to be taken out of service to complete the recoating. A temporary tank can be used in the meantime, if necessary. Environment plays a large part in corrosion. Steels exposed to chemicals, saltwater and moisture are more conducive to corrosion. The sun’s rays heat up a water tank during the day, causing it to expand a bit. As night falls and the temperature dips, the steel contracts. The metal and protective coating can become stressed when rapid heating and cooling occurs, particularly during the winter months. While keeping a tank’s exterior is essential to maintaining structural integrity, it’s even more important to keep the tank’s interior protected as well. Deterioration and corrosion occur much more rapidly within a water tank. Sometimes tanks that look fine on the exterior have started to deteriorate on the inside. Unfortunately, some people take an “out of sight, out of mind” approach to interior maintenance. Forgoing regular interior maintenance can be a costly mistake. Interior lining helps keep the water from being in constant contact with steel, which is conducive to rust forming. Tanks heat up and cool down as the seasons

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change. Epoxy linings become brittle over time and will crack. Eventually, it flakes off and exposes the steel to water. Scheduling regular inspections would help detect the problem early on and mitigate it as soon as possible. Everything down to the smallest nuts and anchor bolts, plus rod pins and clevises, should be thoroughly inspected. They might be small parts on a water tank, but they are all prone to rusting. Small rust spots are not uncommon and not necessarily an issue. However, several rust spots or streaks could indicate a larger problem. If water is leaking out of a rusted spot, a professional inspector should be contacted immediately. Cleaning tanks out regularly are key to extending the tanks’ lifespan. Mud, dirt, and sediment can pile up inches or even feet high at the bottom of a tank, dirtying the water and potentially clogging up outlet pipes. Sediment in fire protection tanks is particularly dangerous because it can get stuck in pipes or the sprinkler heads, making it so that little or no water is available to douse a blaze. Sediment can be a breeding ground for organisms that can cause pathogenic disease in humans, so it’s imperative that muck is cleaned out of potable water tanks. Depending on where a tank is located or if there are recurring sediment issues, some tanks might warrant annual or biannual inspections. Most tanks, however, will follow under National Fire Protection Association(NFPA) and AWWA recommendations. The NFPA recommends tanks with cathodic protection be checked every five years and tanks without cathodic protection be inspected every three years. The AWWA recommends that potable water tanks be inspected once every three years or annually for storage tanks where sediment problems exist. Dry, dive, or with a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV), are three tried and true ways to inspect and clean tanks. With dive and ROV, the tank can remain

in service during the inspection or cleanout. Before entering a tank, the diver or ROV must be disinfected to prevent contamination. A dry cleanout is just as it sounds, tanks must be drained and dry. In some situations, a dry cleanout may be necessary. For instance, if there is too much sediment built up at the bottom of a tank. Routine inspections, cleanouts; and maintenance should keep a tank operational for several decades. Pricing to have the tanks painted, inspected or cleaned should also likely remain more consistent than the price of what it would cost to build a new steel structure or one that is partially steel. References 1. AWWA (American Water Works Association). 2013. AWWA Manual 42 – Steel Water Storage Tanks. Denver, Colo. AWWA. P. 100.

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Counsel's Corner

Utility District Commissioner Training Requirements Don Scholes | General Counsel Tennessee Association of Utility Districts

In 2010, the Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation which mandated that board members of Tennessee utility districts obtain training and continuing education to serve as utility district commissioners. In 2017, the Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation which mandated that the governing board members of municipal and county water and sewer systems obtain similar training and continuing education. Based upon the questions I have received and comments of existing board members, much confusion still exists about the timing, certification, and penalties for failure to get this mandated training. This confusion is understandable. The legislation which prescribes the training for utility district board members is not identical to the legislation which prescribes the training for board members of municipal and county water and sewer systems. Both pieces of legislation address: (1) the requirements for new board members; and (2) the requirements for board members who were in office on the dates these training and continuing education requirements were enacted. The purpose of this article is to outline the specific statutory requirements for utility district commissioners to help address this confusion. A second article will be published in the next edition of Tennessee Utility News on the statutory requirements for the governing board members of municipal and county water and sewer systems.

SCOPE OF TRAINING LEGISLATION

The legislation which mandated initial training and continuing education for utility district commissioners became effective on June 30, 2010. 2010 Tenn. Pub. Acts Chapter 1146 (codified at T.C.A. §§ 7-82-307(b)(5) and 7-82-308(f)). This legislation applies to the board members of all utility districts whether the utility districts provide water, sewer or natural gas service. This legislation applies to the governing board members of any water or sewer authority created by public or private act which board members are considered “utility district commissioners” for the purposes of the mandated training and continuing education requirements.

NEW UTILITY DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED AFTER JUNE 30, 2010

A new utility district commissioner appointed or elected after June 30, 2010, must get 12 hours of initial training within 12 months of his or her appointment or election. The new utility district commissioner must then get 12 hours of continuing education every three years beginning with the calendar year after he or she completes the initial 12 hours of training. Here’s how it works: John Green is appointed as a commissioner on October 1, 2018. He has until September 30, 2019 get his 12 hours of initial training. Mr. Green gets his 12 hours of initial training in November of 2018. Therefore, his three-year TENNESSEE UTILITY NEWS | www.taud.org

continuing education period begins January 1, 2019 and ends December 31, 2021. Mr. Green is not required to get 4 hours of continuing education in each year of this three-year continuing education period. He can get all 12 hours in 2019; he can get all 12 hours in 2021; or he can spread out getting the hours over this three-year continuing education period. He just has to get 12 hours of continuing education sometime during this three-year continuing education period. Joe Blue is appointed on October 1, 2018, and gets his 12 hours of initial training in August of 2019. Joe Blue’s three-year continuing education period begins January 1, 2020, and ends on December 31, 2022. Although John Green and Joe Blue were appointed on the same date, their continuing education periods are different because they completed their initial 12 hours of training in different calendar years.

POINTS TO REMEMBER: A commissioner’s three-year continuing education period begins the January following the calendar year in which the commissioner completes his or her 12 hours of initial training. A commissioner’s three-year continuing education period is not connected to the dates of the commissioner’s term of office. Continuing education periods do not run from the date a commissioner is re-appointed or re-elected after holding his or her initial term of office (usually four years unless the commissioner was appointed to fill the unexpired term of his or her predecessor). A commissioner’s three-year continuing education periods are determined by the date the commissioner completes his or her initial 12 hours of training. The first three-year continuing education period begins the January following the calendar year in which the commissioner actually completes his or her 12 hours of initial training. All subsequent three-year continuing education periods begin on the completion of the prior three-year continuing education period regardless of when the commissioner is re-appointed or re-elected to future terms. 1st Quarter | Volume 33

UTILITY DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS IN OFFICE ON JUNE 30, 2010

A utility district commissioner in office on June 30, 2010 (an incumbent commissioner) was required to get 12 hours of initial training prior to or within one year of his or her re-appointment or re-election to the utility district’s board after June 30, 2010. The continuing education requirements for incumbent commissioners are the same as for new utility district commissioners appointed after June 30, 2010. After getting his or her 12 hours of initial training, an incumbent commissioner must then get 12 hours of continuing education every three years beginning with the calendar year after he or she completes the initial 12 hours of training. Here’s how it works: Jane Smith was an incumbent commissioner in office on June 30, 2010. She was serving a four-year term which began on October 1, 2008. She was re-appointed to a new four-year term on October 1, 2012. Jane Smith was required to get 12 hours of initial training by September 30, 2013. Jane Smith received her 12 hours of initial training in August of 2013. Therefore, her first three-year continuing education period began on January 1, 2014 and ended on December 31, 2016. Her second threeyear education period began on January 1, 2017 and will end on December 31, 2019. Although Jane Smith was re-appointed on October 1, 2012, her three-year continuing education periods have no connection to her re-appointment date of October 1, 2012. The beginning and ending dates of her continuing education periods were set by the completion of her 12 hours on initial training in the 2013 calendar year. Joan Jones was an incumbent commissioner in office on June 30, 2010. She was also serving a four-year term which began on October 1, 2008 just like Jane Smith. She was also re-appointed to a new four-year term on October 1, 2012, just like Jane Smith. Because she knew she was going to have to get 12 hours of initial training should she be re-appointed on October 1, 2012, Joan Jones decided to get her 12 hours of initial training in August of 2012. Because she got her initial training in the 2012 calendar year, Joan Jones’ first three-year continuing education period began on January 1, 2013. Even though

year. The annual statement “shall identify the date of each course attended, its subject matter, location, sponsor, and the hours attended for each course and shall include a certificate of attendance for each course listed on the annual statement.” The statute requires the filing of a written statement of training annually. Therefore, a commissioner must file an annual statement each year even when no training has been taken. When the Comptroller’s Office wants to verify that a commissioner has met his or her training requirements, the Comptroller’s Office will ask for the annual training statements signed and filed by the commissioner. Why? Because the legislature provided that the proper evidence of the training and continuing education received is by the filing of the annual statement with the utility district. Annual statements must be kept for six years after the calendar year in which the annual statement is filed.

PENALTIES

Jane Smith and Joan Jones were serving the same terms on June 30, 2010 and were both re-appointed on October 1, 2012, they have different three-year continuing education periods. Why? Because they completed their 12 hours of initial training in different calendar years. Jane Smith completed her 12 hours of initial training in the 2013 calendar year. Joan Jones completed her 12 hours of initial training in the 2012 calendar year.

CERTIFICATION OF TRAINING

Pursuant to T.C.A. § 7-82-308(f)(4), a utility district commissioner certifies training and continuing education received by filing with the utility district an annual statement by January 31 of each year which certifies the training and continuing education courses the commissioner attended during the prior calendar

If a utility district commissioner fails to timely receive his or her 12 hours of initial training or the required 12 hours of training during a three-year continuing education period, the commissioner is not eligible for re-appointment or re-election to another term of office. John Green was appointed to a four-year term as a new commissioner on October 1, 2018. Mr. Green does not receive his 12 hours of initial training until November of 2019. Therefore, Mr. Green failed to timely receive his initial 12 hours of training. He was required to get his 12 hours of initial training by September 30, 2019. As a result, Mr. Green is not eligible to serve another four-year term after his first term ends on September 30, 2022. Mr. Green may continue in office and complete his current four-year term even though he did not get his 12 hours of initial training within one year, but he is not eligible to be re-appointed to a second term of office. Jane Smith was re-appointed to another four-year term on October 1, 2016. Her current three-year education period began on January 1, 2017 and will end on December 31, 2019. As of December 31, 2019, Mrs. Smith only has 6 hours of training during this three-year continuing education period. Mrs. Smith is not eligible to serve another fouryear term beginning October 1, 2020.

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The legislature further provided a penalty for the failure of a utility district commissioner to timely file the commissioner’s annual statement certifying the training received for the prior calendar year. If a commissioner fails to file his or her annual written statement by January 31st for the previous calendar year, the commissioner is ineligible to receive any legally authorized compensation and benefits until the annual written statement is filed. Therefore, the commissioner may not be paid the monthly per diem for attending board meetings until the annual written statement is filed. If the commissioner has group medical insurance or group life insurance coverage paid for by the utility district, the utility district cannot pay the monthly premiums for such insurance coverage until the annual written statement is filed. If the commissioner receives compensation and benefits from the utility district when the annual written statement has not been timely filed, such compensation is unauthorized. Because the compensation is unauthorized, the commissioner will be obligated to reimburse the utility district for any such unauthorized compensation received. When this issue has arisen before the Utility Management Review Board (UMRB), the UMRB has directed that the utility

district seek the reimbursement of such unauthorized compensation from a commissioner. This monetary penalty can be quite severe when unauthorized benefits have been received for any substantial period of time.

EXTENSIONS TO COMPLETE TRAINING

Before 2017 no procedure existed for a utility district commissioner to request an extension of time to complete his or her initial 12 hours of training or to complete his or her 12 hours of training for a three-year continuing education period. In 2017 the legislature enacted T.C.A. § 7-82-308(f)(3) which gives a utility district commissioner the opportunity to request up to a six months extension to complete the commissioner’s training requirements. To obtain the extension the commissioner must file the request for the extension with the Comptroller’s Office. The request may only be granted upon a reasonable showing of substantial compliance with the training requirements for the applicable training period. Therefore, a commissioner is probably required to show a good faith attempt to complete his or her training in order to get the extension granted.

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Highlights:

2018 Utility Leadership Conference Beth Hardiman | Event Planning & Member Services Tennessee Association of Utility Districts

The 2018 Utility Leadership Conference was held at the Music Road Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, November 7-9. Over 200 utility personnel attended sessions including: The TN H20 Plan: Combining Water & Sewer Systems: Mergers, Consolidations & Interlocal Agreements; The Cost of Water Loss and Infiltration & Inflow; The Cost of Healthcare; Local Pension Fund Audits; Developing Minimum Bills; UMRB Roles & Responsibilities; UMRB Case Studies; 2018 Legislative Update/Process; and a Q & A session with Don Scholes and John Greer. The Utility Leadership Conference provides 12 hours of commissioner and TAP credit. Session presentations are available to download at www.taud.org - under the "Conferences" tab click on "Conference Presentations", then select "Utility Leadership Conference" from the drop down menu. We'd like to say a special thank you to the sponsors of our Wednesday night reception: American Development Corporation, Rye Engineering, ServLine and Wascon, Inc. Session attendees enjoyed appetizers, drinks and a relaxed atmosphere to network and fellowship. The 2019 Utility Leadership Conference is scheduled for November 13-15 at the Music Road Hotel and Convention Center. We hope to see you there!

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Upcoming Events Women in Water Lunch & Learn 3.21 11am - 1pm

Hosted by: the City of Maynardville Speakers: Duke Julian & Danielle Dickman (National Meter) "Cellular Meters" 125 Johnson Rd., Maynardville, TN 37807 Register by 3/14 RSVP to Wendi Pursel (wendip71@gmail.com)

4.5

Women in Water Meet & Greet Luncheon

6.4 Register by 5/24

Technical Sessions at TAUD's Annual Meeting

Dumplins Bistro & Bakery 11:30am - 1pm 31C Wiley Parker Rd., Jackson, TN 38305 Register by 3/27 RSVP to Carolyn Rambo (carolyn.rambo@pnfp.com)

Sponsored by: ServLine

TAUD Training Station 840 Commercial Ct., Murfreesboro, TN 37133 (Session topics & speakers to be announced)

8.7 & 8.8 Technical Sessions at TAUD's Business Conference Register by 7/18 2nd Annual Women in Water Event

Speaker: Leon Shields (LCUB) "Active Shooters in the Workplace; Self Defense" 234 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 RSVP to Dina Gouge (dina@setank.com) Gatlinburg Convention Center 234 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (Session topics & speakers to be announced)

TAUDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Women in Water is a professional networking group dedicated to women actively engaged in the water and wastewater profession. Women in Water was created for networking, growth, and educational opportunities. Members of Women in Water work at water or wastewater plants, utility offices, engineering firms, regulatory agencies, educational institutions, sales firms, and more. For more information about TAUD's Women in Water initiative, please contact: Dina Gouge | Southeastern Tank dina@setank.com Ashley Pealer-Richards | J.R. Wauford ashleyp@jrwauford.com 1st Quarter | Volume 33

Reliable & Efficient Remote Lift Stations Gary Hine | Business Development Manager Revere Controls Systems

Pump automation control panels are a critical part of the overall sewage and drainage systems that keep America’s municipalities chugging. However, the specifications you write for the panel go a long way toward dictating the standards, quality, and reliability you’ll receive, as well as the price you’ll pay. This means that operators have a host of questions to answer when considering a product upgrade. Will it be designed to meet the standards of the local community? Does the panel itself meet the safety and quality standards (for example, UL 508/698A) needed for the application? What about the components inside; what standards should you demand they meet? • Are component devices rated by National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA) standards? • Are component devices rated by International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards? • Are they locally stocked and readily available for purchase? Operating reliable, efficient lift stations can be challenging. End-users with a lean staff maintain hundreds of remote stations in a wastewater system, which are often located in difficult-to-access or hazardous areas. This makes maintenance and troubleshooting time intensive. Maintenance is a critical consideration, as pumping control panels and components are often subjected to extreme weather conditions 22

and caustic liquids and gases. Unforeseen or extended downtime can be caused by many issues: pump ragging and overheating, broken impellers, and malfunctioning level sensors, to name a few. Environmental hazards and hefty fines can result from lift station downtime. With all those concerns in mind, below are some considerations when specifying control products.

ADVANCED OVERLOAD RELAYS

By monitoring energy and power factor, facilities can avoid peak demand charges, shed non-vital loads, identify and correct increased consumption, spot the discrepancy between equal loads and see power factor line items.

IEC vs NEMA: Pros & Cons IEC

NEMA

Less expensive Less versatile; designed to meet life/current requirements in specific applications More compact device Caters to global market

More expensive More versatile; ratings are broad & apply to many different applications

Reacts faster to overloads Finger safe

Larger sized device Specific to North American market Better at withstanding short circuits Requires safety covers

Advanced overload relays can monitor the current and voltage in each phase and identify conditions that can lead to motor or pump failure with greater speed, reliability and repeatability than traditional failure detection devices. With remote, real-time data monitoring, facilities can protect assets, prevent energy waste and manage costsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all while maintaining system integrity and uptime. Facilities can monitor volts, amps, thermal capacity, frequency, power, power factor and easily translate this data to motor or pump conditions. Overload relays allow identification of unusual and inefficient operations in real time. They can monitor energy use to avoid peak demand charges, shed nonvital loads and detect increased energy consumption, discrepancy between equal loads and power factor line items. With industry standard communication protocols and central supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, customers can identify and correct situations to prevent downtime before incurring energy costs. Through fieldbus commands and online via the operator interface (OI), customers can remotely monitor and control their systems and shut down non-essential assets. Energy use between similarly-sized pumps can be compared and spot checks can be eliminated. When maintenance is determined necessary, remote lift station operators can dispatch personnel. Neglected conditions can be remedied as they occur. Without the ability to detect and fault when low-power conditions occur, pumps can heat up, damaging the seal, and failing the pump. Without an overload relay that detects low power, the pump would continue to run. The water level would not increase, and the float switch would not drop. A second pump may be turned on to compensate. Two pumps would be running and doing the work of a single pump. The protective-fault, low-power feature of today's overload relays can help avoid needless run-time hours and component wear.

VFDs & SOFT STARTERS

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Top: Packaged duplex 15 HP pump station; Center: Packaged lift station & blower system w/remote access; Bottom: Remote access 10 HP lift station package, including power equipment on dual access service enclosure.

control flow, resulting in energy savings from 10 to 50 percent. Soft start controllers reduce motor demands during startup, resulting in reduced energy and increased mechanical system life. The latest VFDs are more accurate and energy efficient. Enhancements in capacitors, direct current (DC) link reactors, insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs), heat management, processing power and measuring technology, and new algorithms are improving drives' efficiency to levels greater than 97 percent. Soft start controllers provide smooth acceleration and deceleration of the load, minimizing shock to mechanical components, extending the life of the system, increasing reliability, reducing downtime and lowering costs. Soft starters reduce slippage, squealing and the stretching of belts. With special pump control algorithms, the soft starter can control motor deceleration, reducing the water hammer effect. A compact soft starter provides the same benefits of soft starting without the need for a change in enclosure sizes or additional assemblies. High performance soft starters have extensive monitoring and protection functionality, improving troubleshooting. Using a drive with a soft starter built into the bypass provides enhanced control, flexibility and protection. Adding a soft starter to the bypass allows the motor to be ramped up to full speed when in the bypass, reducing the mechanical and electrical stress on the system.

SOPHISTICATED CONTROLS & INTERFACES

As technology is rising at a fast pace, the available product and product design today have a real impact on ROI. Today's innovative and small programmable logical controllers (PLCs) monitor diverse parameters in remote lift stations to reduce maintenance and improve efficiency. OIT (operator interface terminals) help operators visualize equipment activities, monitor and control equipment, provide real-time and historical trending, alarms, database interface and the ability to run soft logic and make decisions. PLCs monitor the moisture 24

Typical pump station operator interface terminals (OITs).

level and temperature and the operation of the pump to help optimize maintenance schedules and prevent downtime. Rugged OITs and human machine interfaces (HMIs) help monitor processes and keep them running. PLCs are also able to share information with operators remotely so that maintenance personnel offsite know if an unexpected event has occurred. In larger systems, they can help facilitate load sharing so that the operational hours can be balanced between pumps to extend equipment life.

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Sophisticated OIT/HMIs offer lift station operators connectivity with ruggedized electronics for increased reliability in harsh environments. High performance interfaces feature increased memory to run larger applications, store event histories and record operational trends. They also have enhanced display brightness and resolution, as well as faster application performance which allows operators to move easily among machines, providing easy access to PLCs and other devices. Some interfaces can combine the functionality and flexibility of MicrosoftÂŽ products with the reliability of solid-state hardware design, providing protection for the operating system and software.

The pumping station can be connected to remote station monitoring systems including SCADA systems. In summary, when long term goals are placed into the design of pumping automation control (systems) the end and long results are achieved in the relationship between the owner end-user and their consultant. Ultimately the cost to the public can be dramatically reduced. Revere Controls Systems and ReverePACT Group is available and ready to serve and assist to consult with all of your pumping needs and design methodology work in the future.

The pump station controllers allow for data communication and measurement or analysis, providing communication via standard communication protocols.

Gain more control. Partner with us. You gain more control with ďŹ nancial stability Experienced financial management and long-term planning Accurate, computerized billing and collections Precise financial reporting and record keeping Regular maintenance to minimize unexpected repair cost Budget-conscious, proactive planning for growing communities Terry Merritt Director of Marketing/Business Development 573-880-1706 | tmerritt@alliancewater.com

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From Data to Damage Prevention:

Getting the DIRT on Utility Damages Craig Ingram | Public Awareness Manager Tennessee811

When a buried utility line is damaged by a third-party, an investigation is triggered, but all too often the investigation is limited to who caused the damage and what costs are associated with the repair. If processing a bill is the primary goal of the investigation, the root cause isn’t addressed and an opportunity to prevent future damage is missed. Humans have used pipes for plumbing since the Roman Empire and underground utilities have been around since the early 1800s. If billing was really a deterrent you wouldn’t still be sending them to excavators in 2019. A thorough damage investigation spotlights the elements of the project that led to the damage. Did the excavator visit the job site ahead of excavation to understand the site’s layout and identify potential difficulties? Was the area of excavation marked in white to help ensure that utility locators understood what area needed to be marked? Was a locate request submitted to Tennessee811 to ensure utility companies had the opportunity to dispatch locators in the first place? What equipment was used in the work? Was the safety buffer/tolerance zone observed? Did the excavator pothole to expose the buried line and determine its depth? Did the excavator call for remarking when rain disturbed the original paint? The answers to these questions can support claims of liability, but more importantly they gather the insight that’s needed to decrease the chance of similar damage in the future.

TECH CONFERENCE SESSION!

Craig Ingram will be presenting a session on utility damage prevention at TAUD's Utility Technology conference on Thursday, February 28. 26

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The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) collected 316,442 underground utility damage reports through the nationwide Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) in 2017. DIRT doesn’t paint a complete picture though, because few states have mandatory damage reporting and even fewer have enough damage data coming in to be useful. Understanding that reported damages do not equal actual damages, CGA identified ten states who are significant reporters of damage to determine which variables hold true between them. The variables were used to create an algorithm which estimates that a realistic number of damages in the United States for calendar year 2017 is closer to 439,000. That’s a damage almost every minute of every single day and over 20,000 more damages than were estimated for 2016. Most of the damages reported to DIRT in 2017 (52%) were the result of insufficient excavation practices, meaning the individual(s) responsible for excavation submitted a locate request to have utility lines marked but did not observe the appropriate safety precautions when digging close to utility markings. It’s easy to focus on the message of getting people to call 811 before they dig, but this level of information shows that a greater challenge exists even after the call. That’s not to say that

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we no longer need to stress the importance of the free call to 811, because almost a quarter of reported damages resulted from no notification to the one-call center. The fault for damages doesn’t rest squarely on the shoulder of the excavator, either. The data indicates that 17% of reported damages stemmed from issues with locating on the part of the utility or their contractor. If it’s difficult to paint a clear picture at the national level, it’s impossible at the state level. In 2017, 7,891 damages were reported to DIRT for Tennessee. That’s 300 more damages than the year before, but less than 150 utility operators are registered to submit their damage information online and the remaining 550 (approximate) are not reporting at all. As a result, we could be collecting information on as little as 20% of the damages happening in our state and we’re missing a huge chunk of the data that could be useful to prevent future damages. The majority of damage reports (66%) were submitted by contract locators. The remainder of submitted reports came from the natural gas industry, excavators, and the telecommunications industry. Water and wastewater companies reported less than 5% of total damages even though they operate more underground

line than the rest of the utility operator categories, indicating a need for structured damage investigation and recording processes in this segment of the industry. The good news is a process for recording and reporting damages doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. You can download a free damage reporting form from www.cgadirt.com that is agreed upon as comprehensive by a nationwide group of stakeholders representing generations of experience in the industry. While you’re online, you can register to submit your damages to DIRT and look back on those damages as often as you need. DIRT allows you to pull reports from the data you submit and to share the anonymous data with Tennessee811 to help fortify the overall statewide data set. You bury your water and wastewater lines to protect them from weather, wildlife, and whatever else we’d put them through if they were on the surface. Even though they’re buried and even when they’re protected by several feet

of cover, they still get damaged by erosion, temperature change, and third-party excavation. Whether we’re talking contamination or flooding, damages can be dangerous and they’re always an inconvenience. It can be hard to see the bright side of the situation when you’re in a hole repairing a broken line, but the inconvenience can also lead to opportunity – the opportunity for stakeholder education. Safe digging starts with the call to 811, but damage prevention is about more than a phone call. Tennessee811 promotes the Call Before You Dig message to protect your underground assets. We purchase advertising across all forms of media, partner with athletic programs in each grand division, exhibit the service at industry trade shows, and coordinate oneon-one training with stakeholders at no cost from Memphis to Mountain City. The data you provide about the problems you face helps us target our efforts and allows us to more effectively use the funding you provide. We’re happy to help you establish an investigation and reporting process that puts your damages to work for you, our Safe Digging Partner.

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2019 Activity Fee Contributors These utility & associate members contributed to Activity Fees in support of TAUDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legislative efforts. Activity Fees are vital in assisting the Association with its work on behalf of the industry. TAUD would like to recognize the voluntary support given by the following members:

2019 Participating Utilities

25 Utility District Allardt Water Works Alpha-Talbott Utility District Anderson County Water Authority Athens Utilities Board Bangham Utility District Baxter Water Works Bedford County Utility District Bells Utilities Belvidere Rural Utility District Benton Waterworks Big Creek Utility District Bloomingdale Utility District Blountville Utility District Bon Aqua-Lyles Utility District Bondecroft Utility District Brownlow Utility District Brownsville Water Cagle-Freedonia Utility District Carderview Utility District Carthage Water Department Center Grove-Winchester Springs U.D. Centerville Water & Sewer Charlotte Wastewater System Cheatham Co. Water & WW Authority Citizens Gas Utility District Clay Gas Utility District Clifton Gas & Water Dept. Consolidated Utility District Cordell Hull Utility District Covington Public Works/Utilities Cowan Board of Public Utilities Crab Orchard Utility District Crockett Public Utility District Cross Anchor Utility District Cumberland City Water & Sewer Cumberland Gap Water & Sewer Decherd Water Works DeKalb Utility District DeWhite Utility District Dickson County Water Authority Dowelltown-Liberty Water System Dyersburg Suburban Consolidated U.D.

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East Fork Utility District Eastside Utility District Elizabethton Water Utilities Elk River Public Utility District Englewood Water & Gas Estill Springs Water Department Fall Creek Falls Utility District Fall River Road Utility District Farm Water System Fentress County Utility District First U.D. of Hardin County First U.D. of Hawkins County First U.D. of Knox County Friendship Water & Wastewater Gibson Co. Municipal Water District Gladeville Utility District Glen Hills Utility District Grand Junction Water System Grand Valley Lakes POA Grandview Utility District Graysville Water System Greenbrier Water System Greeneville Water Commission Greenfield Water & Sewer H.B. & T.S. Utility District Hallsdale-Powell Utility District Hamilton Co. Water & Wastewater Hampton Utility District Harbor Utility District Hardeman-Fayette Utility District Harpeth Valley Utilities District Harrogate Utility Department Hendersonville Utility District Henning Utilities Holiday Shores Water Company Holston Utility District Horton Highway Utility District Humphreys County Utility District Huntingdon Water & Sewer Huntsville Utility Board Huntsville Utility District Intermont Utility District Jackson County Utility District Jackson Energy Authority Jefferson Cocke County Utility District

Kimball Sewer System Kingston Water & Sewer Knox Chapman Utility District LaFollette Utilities LaGuardo Utility District Lake County Utility District Lakeview Utility District Lauderdale County Water System LaVergne Utilities Lewisburg Water & Wastewater Lexington Utilities Lincoln Co. Board of Public Utilities Lincoln Memorial University Linden Utilities Livingston Utilities Lynchburg Metro Utility District Madison Suburban Utility District Mallory Valley Utility District Marshall County Board of Public Utilities Maury County Board of Public Utilities McEwen Water System McKenzie Water Commission Memphis Light, Gas & Water Michie Water System Middle TN Natural Gas Middleton Water System Monteagle Rural Utility District Monterey Water & Wastewater Moscow Water Department Mosheim Water & Sewer Department Mt. Pleasant Wastewater Munford Utilities New Canton Utility District New Johnsonville Water Department New Market Utility District North Overton Utility District North U. D. of Rhea County North West Utility District Northeast Henry County Utility District Northeast Knox Utility District Northeast Lawrence Utility District Northwest Dyersburg Utility District Northwest Henry Utility District O'Connor Utility District Oakland Water System

Tennessee Utilities Political Action Committee What is TUPAC?

Tennessee Utilities Political Action Committee (TUPAC) is a multi-candidate political action committee organized to raise funds and make contributions to candidates running for public office. Funds donated to TUPAC serve as contributions to the campaign funds of candidates who support the legislative initiatives and agendas of Tennessee's water, sewer, and natural gas utilities.

How are contributions used?

TUPAC makes campaign contributions to persons who are candidates for seats in the House of Representatives and Senate of the Tennessee General Assembly who have been or will be supportive of TAUD positions on legislation of interest to TAUD members. Among other considerations, TUPAC makes contributions to legislators who serve on committees which handle legislation of importance to TAUD and makes contributions based upon the recommendations of TAUD lobbyists. While TUPAC can make a contribution to any candidate running for an elected position in Tennessee, TUPAC usually limits its contributions to candidates for state legislative offices. Contributions are used to cover any expenses incurred in TUPACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fundraising activities.

Why should I contribute to TUPAC?

Almost every year TAUD introduces one or more bills to further the interests of TAUD members. Over 3,000 bills are introduced during each two-year legislative session. Several of these bills can affect utilities, their board members, and employees. TAUD closely follows each bill of interest and works side-by-side with legislators to get bills passed, amended or withdrawn. TAUDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts are greatly enhanced with the support of key legislators to whom it provides financial support. Through the funding provided by TUPAC and the efforts of TAUD members, the General Assembly sees TAUD as an important stakeholder in any proposed legislation affecting Tennessee's utilities.

Who is eligible to make contributions?

All utility board members, managers, and employees are eligible to make contributions to TUPAC from personal funds. No utility funds from governmental utilities can be used to make contributions. Associate members who are corporations or limited liability companies may make contributions to TUPAC with company funds. TUPAC is required by law to periodically report contributions received to the Registry of Election Finance. TUPAC must disclose certain information about contributors donating more than $100 during a reporting period. For the purpose of reporting, all contributions made during a reporting period are cumulative.

When and how can I contribute to TUPAC?

Contributions can be made at anytime, but TUPAC encourages contributions be made in the early fall to give it sufficient funds to make contributions to candidates before the beginning of the legislative session each January. TUPAC raises funds each August during the TAUD Business of Running a Utility Conference by sponsoring the TUPAC Golf Tournament, Trap Shoot and Silent Action. The net proceeds from these events benefit TUPAC. A utility may encourage its employees to make contributions to TUPAC by deducting small contributions from each paycheck which the utility will forward to TUPAC.

For more information, call (615) 896-9022 or visit www.taud.org/legislative/tupac.htm.

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2019 Activity Fee Contributors Obion Utilities Ocoee Utility District Old Gainesboro Road Utility District Old Knoxville Hwy. Utility District Oliver Springs Water Department Oneida Water & Wastewater Dept. Pegram Wastewater System Persia Utility District Plateau Utility District Pleasant View Utility District Poplar Grove Utility District Powell Valley Utility District Puryear Water & Sewer Quebeck-Walling Utility District Ridgely Waterworks Ripley Utility System River Road Utility District Roane Central Utility District Roane County Wastewater Rockwood Water, Wastewater & Gas Rogersville Water Commission Russellville-Whitesburg Utility District Rutherford Water Department Rutledge Waterworks Department Samburg Utility District Savannah Valley Utility District Second South Cheatham Utility District Selmer Utility Division Sevier County Utility District Sevier County Water Department Shady Grove Utility District Smith Utility District Smyrna Utilities Sneedville Utility District South Blount County Utility District South Cumberland Utility District South Elizabethton Utility District South Giles Utility District South Paris Water Co-op South Pittsburg Water & Sewer Southside Utility District Springville Utility District Sweetwater Utilities Board Sylvia-Tn. City Pond Utility District Tellico Plain Water System Thompson's Station WW System Trezevant Water & Sewer Trimble Water Department Tuckaleechee Utility District

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Tullahoma Utilities Authority Unicoi County Gas Utility District Unicoi Water Utility District Vanleer Water Works Waldens Ridge Utility District Warren County Utility District Watauga River Regional Water Auth. Watertown Water System Watts Bar Utility District West Knox Utility District West Overton Utility District West Robertson Water Systems West Warren-Viola Utility District West Wilson Utility District Westmoreland Water System White House Utility Dist Whiteville Water & Wastewater Wilson County Water Authority Winchester Utility Systems Woodlawn Utility District

2019 Participating Associates Alexander Thompson Arnold CPAs American Development Corporation B.A.M.2, Inc. Bar Environmental, Inc. Brown Painting Company C.R. Barger and Sons, Inc. Cannon & Cannon, Inc. CDM Smith Chaprock Productions Cleary Construction, Inc. Columbia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Consolidated Pipe & Supply Culy Contracting Divcodata Equipment Controls Co. Fisher & Arnold, Inc. Ford Meter Box Co., Inc. Fulghum, Macindoe & Associates, Inc. G & C Supply Co., Inc. Gresham Smith & Partners HSI.inc Hussey Gay Bell ICM, Inc. Inframark J.R. Wauford & Co. Engineers Jacobs Engineering Jarrett Builders Inc.

John Bouchard & Sons Co. Kazmier & Associates KY/TN Section AWWA Layne Christensen Company LDA Engineering Magnolia River Services, Inc. Mattern & Craig Michael Brady, Inc. Mueller Company Nationwide Analytical Laboratories Neel-Schaffer, Inc. Nexbillpay, LLC Next Generation Underwriters, Inc. O. G. Hughes and Sons, Inc. Parker, Lawrence, Cantrell & Dean Parsons & Wright, CPA's Portland Utilities Construction Co. Powell & Meadows Insurance Agency Precon Corporation Preload Reed & Shows Meter Repair/Supply Rogers Hydrant Service Rye Engineering PLC S & S Utility Sales, LLC S4 Water Sales & Service, Inc. Sensus Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison PLC Smith & Loveless Smith Contractors Inc. Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. Southern Sales-Tencarva Municipal Stowers Machinery Corporation Stringfellow, Inc. Tank Pro Inc Tekwell Services TLM Associates, Inc. TN 811, Inc. TN Engineering Group TN Wastewater Systems Veteran Management Services W & O Construction Co., Inc W & W Engineering, LLC Walter A. Wood Supply, Co. Wascon, Inc. Water Well Solutions Westerman Engineering, LLC Xylem, Inc.

Clockwise from top left: Conference attendees; speaker John Dunn of the TN Comptroller's Office; TAP inductees Chelsea Harris, Quentin Caldwell, Kelle Cantrell, Twyla Meadows, Jennifer Davenport, & Tommy Fannin; and speaker Sharon Seibert of Murfreesboro Water Dept. 32

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Highlights:

2018 Administrative Professionals Conference

Beth Hardiman | Event Planning & Member Services Tennessee Association of Utility Districts

The 2018 Administrative Professionals Conference was held December 6th and 7th at the Airport Embassy Suites Nashville. This year's conference had a heavy focus on customer service and human resources. Conference sessions included: Snares, Snags & How to Succeed in Customer Service; Sharing Customer Service Perspectives; Communicating with Customers; TOSHA -- Who Are They & What Do They Do?; Improving Your Worker's Compensation Culture; Unemployment Compensation -- A Primer; 2018 Legislative Update; The Process of Laws & How They Become Just That; and Q & A With TAUD's General Counsel & the Comptroller's Office. This year's conference provided 9 hours of TAP, Utility Municipal Official and Commissioner Training continuing education. This conference is also host to TAUDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Administrative Professionals (TAP) program. The TAP program is a certification program for exceptional administrative personnel who have completed thirty (30) hours in the following categories: Office Management, Financial Administration, Personal Development, Legal & Personnel Issues, and On-Site Systems Operations.

Utility District. The TAP inductees were presented with a certificate and an engraved pendant/money clip. To date, the Association has 62 TAUD Certified Administrative Professionals. For more information on the TAP program please contact Beth Hardiman at (615) 900-1014 or by e-mail at bethhardiman@taud.org. The Association would like to extend a special thank you to our lunch sponsors: Next Generation Underwriters, Southeastern Tank, Inc. and Wiley-Bros.-Aintree Capital. We'd also like to thank Women in Water for sponsoring our Thursday afternoon break. TAUD truly appreciates your generosity. The 2019 Administrative Professionals Conference will be held December 5th and 6th at the Airport Embassy Suites in Nashville.

Prior to the conference each year, TAUD administers the TAP exam. We would like to congratulate our most recent inductee class: Chelsea Harris and Quentin Caldwell of South Blount County Utility District, Kelle Cantrell and Twyla Meadows of West Warren-Viola Utility District, Jennifer Davenport of Second South Cheatham Utility District, and Tommy Fannin of Ocoee 1st Quarter | Volume 33

REGION MEETING NEWS >>> Region meetings are held quarterly throughout the year and provide unique opportunities to network with others in the utility industry. Speakers present topics that are current, informative and beneficial to utilities and related industries. Some recent presentations include: updates on training, industry rules, reporting and regulation, insurance provisions, workplace safety, and what’s upcoming in new and innovative smart technology. TAUD encourages you to be ‘in-theknow’ and get involved in your region. For more information on how you can become involved with TAUD ‘s Region Meetings, please contact: Larry Lewis (731) 234-0380 | larrylewis@taud.org

Regions 2 & 3 Joint Meeting Brad Brummett, Jimmy Langley & Bryan Gipson, Region Leaders December 12, 2018

Region 1 Meeting Jeremy Jones, Region Leader October 18, 2018 Meeting Location: BassPro in Kodak Attendance: 145 Meeting Location: Farmhouse Gallery & Gardens in Unicoi Attendance: 45 Speakers/Presenters: Steve Roberts of McGill Associates, Dina Gouge TAUD's Women in Water initiative, Kathy Quartermaine of TN811, Gay Irwin of the Johnson City EFO, Louis Trivette of USDA RD, and Mark Butler, Mike Keeton & Kirk Smith of TAUD. Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: McGill Associates, ADC, Wascon, and Rye Engineering Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Wascon, McGill Associates, Southeastern Tank, S&ME, TN811, and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: Best Tasting Water Contest on April 18, 2019

Speakers/Presenters: Dave Zimny & Sid Taylor of Brozelco, Brian Odom of WK Dickson, Chloe Poole discussed TAUD's Women in Water initiative, Kathy Quartermaine of TN811, Erich Webber of the Knoxville EFO, Kirk Morris of USDA RD, and Bob Freudenthal, Mike Keeton & Kirk Smith of TAUD. Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: Brozelco, Wachs Water Services, and WK Dickson Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Wascon, McGill Associates, George Paris Company, CoreChem, G&C Supply, Rogers Hydrant Service, Barge Design Solutions, American Leak Detection, Core & Main, Southern Sales, Principal Environmental, Consolidated Pipe, Tekwell, Cannon & Cannon, Dycho, W&W Engineering, W&O Construction, TN811, and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: Region 2 Best Tasting Water Contest on March 6, 2019 and Region 3 Best Tasting Water Contest on March 14, 2019

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Region 4 Meeting Malcolm "Buster" Harmon & Anthony Pelham, Region Leaders November 15, 2018

Meeting Location: Nick's Restaurant in Cookeville Attendance: 36 Speakers/Presenters: Chris Leadbetter & Rachel Dashchner of Xylem, Mark Romers of Filter Magic, Kathy Quartermaine of TN811, Alice Wills of USDA RD, Dina Gouge discussed TAUD's Women in Water initiative, and Johnny Walker & Mike Keeton of TAUD.

TAUD REGION LEADERS REGION 1: Jeremy Jones REGION 2: Brad Brummett REGION 3: Jimmy Langley Bryan Gipson REGION 4: Buster Harmon Anthony Pelham REGION 5: Tom Faulk Michael Clay Bruce Trotter REGION 6: Cathy Dradt Bill Dunnill REGION 7: Lisa Porter REGION 8: Michael Johnson Randy Gregory REGION 9: Scott Miller REGION 10: Tim Lawson Allen Joslyn REGION 11: Chandrika Winston

First Utility District of Hawkins County First Utility District of Knox County Luttrell-Blaine-Corryton Utility District LaFollette Utilities Byrdstown Water Department City of McMinnville West Wilson Utility District West Wilson Utility District Harpeth Valley Utilities District South Giles Utility District Consolidated Utility District Lawrenceburg Utility Systems County Wide Utility District City of Dyer Water Authority of Dickson County Ocoee Utility District Big Creek Utility District Memphis Light, Gas & Water

Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: Xylem and Filter Magic Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, George Paris Co., Southeastern Tank, Aulick Chemical Supply, DBR Associates/Belzona, Walter A. Wood Supply, TN811, and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: Best Tasting Water Contest on February 20, 2019

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REGION MEETING NEWS >>> Region 6 Meeting Cathy Dradt & Bill Dunnill, Region Leaders October 24, 2018

Meeting Location: Consolidated Utility District Region 5 Meeting Tom Faulk, Michael Clay & Bruce Trotter, Region Leaders November 1, 2018

Attendance: 37 Speakers/Presenters: Matt Beagle of T-Mobile, Dr. Terri Colquitt of the Department of Oral Health presented awards for Water Fluoridation, Jason Kouba of TN811, Will Pride of the Columbia EFO, and Melanie Sain & Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsor: T-Mobile

Meeting Location: Harpeth Valley Utilities District Attendance: 49 Speakers/Presenters: Seth Rye of Rye Engineering, Dustin Dowdy of Southeastern Tank, Eric Matheson of Cumberland Insurance Agency, Dr. Kitchens of the Department of Oral Health presented awards for Water Fluoridation, Kathy Quartermaine of TN811, and Bob Freudenthal & Larry Lewis of TAUD.

Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Southeastern Tank, George Paris Co., Aulick Chemical Solutions, TNEMEC, Hayes Pipe, TN811, and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: Best Tasting Water Contest on April 24, 2019

Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: Rye Engineering and Southeastern Tank Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Wascon, Southeastern Tank, Hayes Pipe, George Paris Co., TNEMEC, SSR, TN811, and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: Best Tasting Water Contest on May 9, 2019

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Regions 8 & 11 Joint Meeting Michael Johnson, Randy Gregory & Chandrika Winston, Region Leaders October 4, 2018

Region 7 Meeting Lisa Porter, Region Leader October 3, 2018

Meeting Location: Woodland Hills Country Club in Pinson Attendance: 47 Speakers/Presenters: Luke Williams of SSR, Brandy Phillips of Kazmier & Associates, Eric Matheson of Cumberland Insurance Agency, Mike Wetherington of ADC, John Greer of the Comptroller's Office, Brandon Orr of USDA RD, Ken Rea of First TN Development District, and Dewayne Culpepper & Larry Lewis of TAUD.

Meeting Location: David Crockett State Park in Lawrenceburg

Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: SSR and Kazmier & Associates

Attendance: 32

Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Wascon, G&C Supply, Rogers Hydrant Service, and Rye Engineering

Speakers/Presenters: Teresa Swystun of DBR Associates/Belozona, Brandy Phillips of Kazmier & Associates, Jason Fryer of TN811, Dewitt Logsdon & Will Pride of the Cookeville EFO, and Bob Freudenthal, Tony Wyatt & Johnny Walker of TAUD. Thank You to Our Meeting Sponsors: DBR Associates/Belzona and Kazmier & Associates Thank You to Our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, DBR Associates/Belzona, Duncan Williams, Lawrenceburg Utilities, TN811, and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: Best Tasting Water Contest on April 3, 2019

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After the meeting, the Jayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Warriors fundraiser was held. Thanks to the members of TAUD, $4,700 was raised for the scholarship fund. Next Meeting: Region 8 Best Tasting Water Contest on April 11, 2019 and Region 11 Best Tasting Water Contest on May 8, 2019

Regions 9 and 10 did not meet during the fourth quarter.

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UPCOMING CLASSES >>> Classes listed occur while this issue is current. For more information or to register for any of these classes, visit www.taud.org or call Ali Hite, Education Assistant, at (615) 900-1000.

ALCOA

Alcoa Public Works Operation Center | 725 Universal St.

4/29** Collection System Cram Session

6 hrs. CS

CHATTANOOGA

TN American Water Building | 1490 Riverside Dr.

2/19 Cross Connection Renewal 2/20** Cross Connection Basic

6 hrs. Any Cert. 12 hrs. Any Cert.

Eastside Utility District | 3018 Hickory Valley Rd.

3/4*** Applied Math for Water Treatment Operators 12 hrs. WT 3/13 Trench Excavation Competent Person 6 hrs. DS/CS 3/14 Confined Space 6 hrs. Any Cert. 3/28 Safe Drinking Water Act Update 6 hrs. WT/DS 4/10 Cross Connection Program Administration 6 hrs. Any Cert.

CLARKSVILLE

Clarksville Gas & Water | 2215 Madison St.

3/13

Safe Drinking Water Act Update

6 hrs. WT/DS

COOKEVILLE

Cookeville Water Quality Control | 1860 S. Jefferson Ave.

3/26

Safe Drinking Water Act Update

6 hrs. WT/DS

GRAY

Johnson City Fire Hall | 106 Gray Commons Cir.

3/6 Cross Connection Program Administration 4/1**** Fundamentals of Water Distribution

6 hrs. Any Cert. 6 hrs. DS

GREENEVILLE

Greeneville Water Commission | 516 N. Main St.

4/8*** Applied Math for Water Treatment Operators 12 hrs. WT

HENDERSONVILLE

Questions? Call us!

(615) 900-1000

Get complete information & register for any of these courses online at www.taud.org. Choose “Training”, then “List All” or select a specific category: Water Treatment / Distribution Wastewater / Collection Certification Prep Conferences Backflow Training Safety Natural Gas Commissioner Training Municipal Utilty Official Training FEES VARY DEPENDING ON CLASS Members $85-$360 Non- Members $90-$720

Hendersonville Water Treatment Plant | 125 Indian Lake Rd.

3/27** Membrane Water Treatment 12 hrs. WT

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2-day class (*) 3-day class (**) 4-day class (***) 5-day class (****)

UPCOMING CLASSES >>> JACKSON

JEA Training Facility | 320 Hwy 45 By-Pass

2/20 Wastewater Issues & Regulation Update 6 hrs. WW 2/21 Collection System Issues & Update 6 hrs. CS 3/18****Fundamentals of Water Distribution 6 hrs. DS 3/18****Fundamentals of Water Treatment 12 hrs. WT 3/27 Cross Connection Program Administration 6 hrs. Any Cert. 4/16 Intro to GPS Data Collection 6 hrs. DS/CS 4/17 CPR/AED/Basic First Aid 6 hrs. Any Cert. 4/18 Intro to Variable Speed/Frequency Drive 6 hrs. Any Cert. 4/24 Confined Space 6 hrs. Any Cert. 4/25 Trench Excavation Competent Person 6 hrs. DS/CS

Questions? Call us!

(615) 900-1000

KINGSPORT

PET Dairy Building | 1113 Konnarock Rd.

3/12 Cross Connection Renewal 3/13** Cross Connection Basic

6 hrs. Any Cert. 12 hrs. Any Cert.

KNOXVILLE

Knoxville Utilities Board | 4505 Middlebrook Pk.

3/26 3/27

Wastewater Issues & Regulation Update Collection Systems Issues & Update

Hallsdale-Powell Utility District | 3745 Cunningham Rd.

4/15 Cross Connection Renewal 4/16** Cross Connection Basic

6 hrs. WW 6 hrs. CS 6 hrs. Any Cert. 12 hrs. Any Cert.

LAWRENCEBURG

Lawrenceburg Utility Systems | 1607 N. Locust Ave.

4/23

Safe Drinking Water Act Update

6 hrs. WT/DS

FEES VARY DEPENDING ON CLASS Members $85-$360 Non- Members $90-$720 2-day class (*) 3-day class (**) 4-day class (***) 5-day class (****)

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LENOIR CITY

Lenoir City Center | 7698 Creekwood Park Blvd.

3/7 3/21

Cross Connection Program Administration Safe Drinking Water Act Update

6 hrs. Any. Cert. 6 hrs. WT/DS

MARYVILLE

Alcoa Water Filtration Plant | 302 Sam Houston School Rd.

4/29** Water Treatment Cram Session City of Maryville Operations Center | 332 Home Ave.

4/29** Distribution System Cram Session City of Maryville Municipal Building | 400 W. Broadway Ave.

4/29** Wastewater Treatment Cram Session

12 hrs. WT 6 hrs. DS 12 hrs. WW

MURFREESBORO

TAUD Training Station | 840 Commercial Ct.

2/18****Fundamentals of Water Treatment 12 hrs. WT 3/4**** Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment 12 hrs. WW 3/6 Water Loss: Assessment & Solutions 6 hrs. WT/DS 3/18 CPR/AED/First Aid 6 hrs. Any Cert. 3/19** Practical Math for Distribution Operators 6 hrs. DS 3/27* Confined Space Advanced (MOST) 12 hrs. Any Cert. 4/1** Cross Connection Basic 12 hrs. Any Cert. 4/5 Cross Connection Renewal 6 hrs. Any Cert. 4/9 Cross Connection Program Administration 6 hrs. Any Cert. 4/9** Practical Math for Water Treatment Operators 12 hrs. WT 4/29** Water Treatment Cram Session 12 hrs. WT 4/29** Wastewater Treatment Cram Session 12 hrs. WW 4/29** Collection System Cram Session 6 hrs. CS Consolidated Utility District | 709 New Salem Rd.

4/29** Distribution System Cram Session

6 hrs. DS

SPARTA

Sparta Public Works | 545B Bockman Way

3/21

Cross Connection Renewal

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6 hrs. Any Cert.

2019 Operator Expo May 16 | James E. Ward Agricultural Center | 945 East Baddour Parkway | Lebanon, Tennessee

EXPO T-SHIRT CONTEST 0! Win $20

Contest Details: DEADLINE 4/19/19 • 10 in. x 10 in. • One color • Must be industry-related. No endorsements! • Mail to: Penny Funk P.O Box 2529 Murfreesboro, TN 37129 • Designs must also incorporate the Expo’s 25th Anniversary

O P E R AT O R I N F O R M AT I O N Operator Registration:

Wednesday, May 15th Thursday, May 16th

CE Requirements:

To receive Continuing Education credit, you must meet the following criteria:

Arrive NO LATER than 8:30am CST

(Must attend Expo from 8:30am-3:30pm; no partial credit will be given)

Attend 3 demonstrations which apply to your license (Remember to have your nametag scanned after each demonstration)

Attend Rules & Regulations Update Turn in your completed CE form after last session

TUEC RAFFLE - WIN $5K!

The second annual TUEC (TN Utility Education Corporation) Raffle will take place during the Expo. Tickets are $5 each and are available to purchase from any TAUD Circuit Rider or staff member. Proceeds from this raffle help to fund the TUEC scholarship program.

GRAND PRIZE: $5,000 ND 2 PRIZE: Jackson Kayak RD 3 PRIZE: $500 Bass Pro Shop Gift Card For complete details, see the ad on the inside front cover of this issue.

V E N D O R I N F O R M AT I O N

Vendor Setup:

Wednesday, May 15th 12:00 - 5:00pm Thursday, May 16th 6:00 - 7:15am

Don’t Forget!

H O T E L I N F O R M AT I O N

The fairgrounds provide access to water & electricity, however you must bring your own hoses & extension cords. Please also bring your own tablecloths, if desired, as booth tables are provided uncovered.

TAUD Room Blocks Available:

Included:

We encourage you to make reservations early as room blocks will fill up quickly. Rates include hot breakfast. Be sure to mention TAUD when booking to receive discounted rate

Comfort Suites (615) 443-0027 $10995 Fairfield Inn (615) 470-2224 $119 Holiday Inn Express (615) 994-3225 $114

Other Area Hotels:

Please call for rates & availability.

LaQuinta Inn Sleep Inn & Suites Econo Lodge Days Inn Hampton Inn & Suites 42

3:00 - 5:00pm 7:30 - 8:25am

(615) 470-1001 (615) 449-7005 (615) 444-1001 (615) 449-5781 (615) 443-3445

Breakfast Barbecue Lunch 25th Anniversary T-shirt

[OPERATORS]

Door Prizes! Door Prizes! Door Prizes! 6 Hours of CE Credit (good for one license; see requirements above)

[VENDORS]

Registration for two (2) representatives A table (6’) & two (2) chairs at each booth (Indoor & outdoor spaces available; indoor booths are 10’ x 10’) TENNESSEE UTILITY NEWS | www.taud.org

REGISTRATION FORM please print Please make copies of this form for more than 4 registrants.

T-Shirts only guaranteed if registered by May 3rd

S M L 1x 2x 3x

Registrant 2:________________________________________________Circle T-Shirt size:

S M L 1x 2x 3x

Registrant 3:________________________________________________Circle T-Shirt size:

S M L 1x 2x 3x

Registrant 4:________________________________________________Circle T-Shirt size:

S M L 1x 2x 3x

Utility/Company:__________________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________________ City:____________________________________

State: ____

Zip: _____________

Utility Phone: (_______) - _______ - ______________ Point of Contact E-mail:

___________________________________________________

Registration Fees: Number of Registrants Enter Fee Registration Cost Per Person $95 (by April 26th) X ________ Late Registration & Walk-Ins $125 (after April 26th) X ________ Total Registration Fees

= $ ______ = $ ______ = $ ______

Gates open at 7:30AM (CST). Be sure to check-in BEFORE 8:30AM (CST) to qualify for Continuing Education.

Operators may receive 6 hours of CE credit toward any license. Must attend 3 demonstration sessions and the Rules & Regulations Update at the end of the day. No partial credit will be given.

Credit Card Number: _____________________________ Exp. Date:___________ Amount: _______________ Card Holder Name: ______________________________ Signature: _________________________________ Billing Address: ______________________________________________________ Zip:_________________ Email for receipt:__________________________________________________________________________ Please send payment information or check (made payable to TAUD) to: TAUD P.O. Box 2529 Murfreesboro, TN 37133 Fax: (615) 898-8283

U T I L I T Y RE G I S T R AT I O N

2 019 OPE R ATOR E XPO

Registrant 1:________________________________________________Circle T-Shirt size:

TAUD Refund Policy: There will be NO REFUNDS issued for this event. Substitutes are always welcome. 1st Quarter | Volume 33

VENDOR REGISTRATION FORM

2 019 OPE R ATOR E XPO

VE N D O R RE G I S TR AT I O N

Please make copies of this form for more than 4 registrants.

please print

T-Shirts only guaranteed if registered by May 3rd

Registrant 1:________________________________________________Circle T-Shirt size:

S M L 1x 2x 3x

Registrant 2:________________________________________________Circle T-Shirt size:

S M L 1x 2x 3x

Registrant 3* (additional $40/$45/$50, see below):________________________________Circle T-Shirt size:

S M L 1x 2x 3x

Registrant 4* (additional $40/$45/$50, see below):________________________________Circle T-Shirt size:

S M L 1x 2x 3x

Company:__________________________________________________Superbooster? ___ Diamond ___ Platinum Address:___________________________________________________ City:____________________________State: ____

Zip: ___________

Phone: (_______) - _______ - ______________ E-mail: __________________________________________________

___ Gold

___Silver

Attention Superboosters:

Even if you do not owe booth fees for this event, you must register to guarantee your booth space!

Registration Fees: TAUD MEMBERS Additional Registrants* Booth Registration Cost for Two $425 (by April 26th) _______ X $40 = Booth Registration Cost for Two $525 (after April 26th) _______ X $45 = Attending Only (no exhibit) $350 = NON-TAUD MEMBERS Booth Registration Cost for Two $775 _______ X $50 = Attending Only (no exhibit) $550 = Booth Item/Service/Sponsorship request: Additional Tables................................................................................................................._______ X $10 Outdoor Area - Large Equipment Display...........................(no charge; indicate size needed) ________ Electricity (bring extension cords)...............................................(no charge; check if needed) ___ Water (bring hoses)...........................................................................(no charge; check if needed) ___ Meal Sponsorship..............................................................................................................$150 T-Shirt Sponsorship...........................................................................................................$200 (T-Shirt Sponsorship requests must be received by April 26th, 2019) Total Registration Fees

$ ______ $ ______ $ ______ $ ______ $ ______

= $ ______

= $ ______ = $ ______ = $ ______

If preferred, you may use your Master Card, American Express, Discover or Visa. Only provide your credit card information on forms that are to be direct mailed or faxed. We cannot accept credit card information via email, including attachments. Credit Card Number: _____________________________ Exp. Date:___________ Amount: _______________ Card Holder Name: ______________________________ Signature: _________________________________ Billing Address: ______________________________________________________ Zip:_________________ Email for receipt:__________________________________________________________________________ Please send payment information or check (made payable to TAUD) to: TAUD | P.O. Box 2529 | Murfreesboro, TN 37133 Fax: (615) 898-8283 TAUD Refund Policy: There will be NO REFUNDS issued for this event. Substitutes are always welcome. TENNESSEE UTILITY NEWS | www.taud.org

TN Utility Professionals of Tomorrow Who We Are The TAUD Tennessee Utility Professionals of Tomorrow is defined as any person between the ages of 25 and 45, or new to the water industry (within the last 10 years). Persons that best fit this group are those that are currently in a leadership position (or will be in the future) with a utility or outside agency. Members of TUPT work at water or wastewater plants, utility offices, engineering firms, regulatory agencies, manufacturers, educational institutions, sales firms, and more. Our Mission • Promote the involvement of young professionals in TAUD at state & national levels • Facilitate the involvement of young professionals on research & technical committees • Develop & mentor young professionals • Exchange ideas through networking between members • Seek additional opportunities for industry education • Promote the water & wastewater industry in local communities

For more information, contact: JW Griffin 731.819.2679 | justingriffin@taud.org Mark Butler 615.557.5780 | marklbutler@taud.org Kirk Smith 615.243.6490 | kirksmith@taud.org 1st Quarter | Volume 33

GA ME - SPOT TH E D I FFE RE NCE S

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ADVERTISER INDEX >>> Alliance Water Resources pg. 25 American Development Corporation pg. 14 C2RL Engineers pg. 40 C.I. Thornburg pg. 28 G & C Supply Company pg. 19 Joel B. Spaulding pg. 35 McGill Associates pg. 12 Pittsburg Tank & Tower Company pg. 11 Sensus pg. 7 Southeastern Tank Back Cover Tennessee Utility Assistance pg. 4 United Systems & Software pg. 33

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Final Trim Size:

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