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IN THIS ISSUE >>>
8 TAUD Needs You! Letters of Appreciation 9 From the Editor: Tennessee Operators, Thank You for Your Service 12 TAUD's Tournament Trail - Hooked on Education 16 Tennessee's Water Operators - Providing Clean, Safe Water Since 1919 20 EPA Finalizes eReporting Rule 22 Optimizing Wastewater Treatment Plants for Biological Nutrient Removal 24 Highlights: 2015 Business of Running a Utility Conference 29 Utility Spotlight: Water Authority of Dickson County - Driving Forward on CNG 32 Region Meeting News 37 USDA Rural Development Offering Low Cost Loans 40 Effectively Managing Inventory Space & Costs 42 Upcoming Classes: TAUD Training Station Schedule 44 Conference Info : 2015 Administrative Professionals Conference 45 Advertiser Index 46 Game: Spot the Differences 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 Managing Editor & Art Direction Assistant Editor Article Contributors
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TAUD Needs YOU Each year, TAUD sends a group of representatives to Washington, D.C. for NRWA's annual Rural Water Rally. During this visit, TAUD's group will meet with Tennessee's Congressional delegates to discuss future funding and the importance of TAUD's technical assistance program to utilities in Tennessee. If your system has received exceptional assistance from one of our Circuit Riders, please consider submitting a letter to TAUD about your experience. The letters of appreciation that we receive are essential when communicating the necessity of technical assistance programs in small communities to members of Congress.
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From the Editor:
Tennessee Operators, Thank You for Your Service
Penny Funk | Office Manager Tennessee Association of Utility Districts
Holidays are a time for reflection and focusing on all we are thankful for. As you are receiving this magazine, the holidays are rapidly approaching. Webster’s dictionary defines Thanksgiving as “the act of giving thanks”. It doesn’t specifically say for what or whom, which leaves it up to us to determine exactly for what and for whom we want to be thankful. What is interesting to me is that most of the time it’s the little things that we often forget to include in our thoughts and prayers. A prime example being the safe, clean water that we have daily and immediate access to. Did you know that water is the only industry that affects the health and safety of every individual for the span of their life? Our society is so immune to exactly what it takes to achieve clean water; we simply take it for granted. Shame on us all! I bet if you ask the people in other parts of the world whom are less fortunate, what they would give for a glass of clean water you would be amazed at what they say.
they turn on the faucet and nothing comes out, seems that’s the only time they want to recognize them, and certainly not the recognition they deserve. Operators are hardworking, dedicated, knowledgeable, responsible and very proud of the product they represent. It may come as a surprise to most people in our communities that operators have to take a series of very difficult exams to become certified and then keep those certifications up to date. Just like lawyers, doctors, and dentists, society relies heavily on the job our operators perform, whether or not people realize it. When you are sick, you depend on a doctor to help get you well and when you need a legal representation, you
I read recently that every 24 hours, 4,000 children worldwide die from unsafe water. Overwhelming statistic, right? What interests me more about clean water is the very ingredient that makes it all happen, the operators of our water and wastewater systems. There is no doubt in my mind that Tennessee's operators are the last thing that most people think of when they turn on that faucet and clean water comes flowing out. It just happens like magic, right? It seems the only notice an operator or water system receives is when
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depend on an attorney to represent you. It’s no different with the water industry. If you want clean safe water, it takes an operator to make that happen. Just simply entertain the thoughts of drinking dirty or contaminated water. To put that in to perspective, according to another interesting statistic, over 100 years ago in the United States, the life expectancy was 47 years. Now, it is 78. Guess what played a vital role in that incredible jump? That's right - clean water. Industry recognition is way overdue. As you start preparing for the holiday season this year, remember this: when you cook and prepare food for your family and friends, when you take a shower or bath, when you sit down for your meal and you are drinking water, tea, or coffee, and even when you wash those dirty dishes, an operator made all that possible. And while you
are enjoying that time with your family and friends, an operator is at the plant working on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and every other day for that matter to ensure clean, safe water is delivered to you and your loved ones Think of these people that work very hard every day to make it all happen and remember to include these folks in your prayers when you are giving thanks. From TAUD to all water & wastewater operators in Tennessee (and across the nation), thank you for what you do to provide Quality on Tap 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Statistics from EPA’s website: www.epa.gov
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TAUD Tournament Trail
Hooked on Education
Kirk Smith | Business Development Tennessee Association of Utility Districts
In May of 2014, after a 4 year run, the Tennessee Utility Education Corporation (TUEC) Tournament Committee changed the format of the Annual Operator Expo Bass Tournament and expanded it to several local tournaments into the newly formed “Tournament of Champions�. Anglers finishing in positions of 1st through 10th place in one of the Regional Tournaments would qualify and be placed into the first flight field of 30 boats/teams to compete for the grand prize of $1,500 in cash and prizes in the Tournament of Champions. For the Members of TAUD who were able to take advantage of this past year's Tournament Trail, your committee will bring back this format in 2016 with a few slight changes in store. In 2015 the Tournament of Champions paid out over $6,325 in cash and prizes. TAUD would like to thank the Tournament Trail Committee for their continued support and tireless efforts in making these events enjoyable for all those involved.
WEST TENNESSEE REGIONAL
Paris Landing Marina played host to this event on March 21st. This event would lay claim to our largest ever total weight placed on the scales as Robby Ervin and Daniel Crockett of Metro Water System would take the West
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Additionally, the Tournament Trail Committee would like to thank the following individuals for their help during the tournament season: Jonathan Cummings, James Parsons & Joshua Parsons of Wascon, Dina Gouge of Southeastern Tank, Donna Summers of B.A.M. 2, Seth Rye, Mike Wheeler & Holly Rye of Rye Engineering, Ryan Fields of C.I. Thornburg, and Billy Heck of A.Y. McDonald. Pictured: Winners of the West Tennessee Regional Tournament 12
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Scholarship Application Details (3) $2,000 Scholarships Available
Deadline: March 1st Each year, in conjunction with TAUD, the Tennessee Utility Education Corporation (TUEC) Scholarship Program offers a oneyear scholarship in each of the three grand divisions of Tennessee. They are the: • West TN: Harold Clark Scholarship - $2,000 • Middle TN: Henry Elrod Scholarship - $2,000 • East TN: Sam Bruce Scholarship - $2,000
REQUIREMENTS...
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 of a TAUD member or a TAUD governing board member or, the recipient must be employed by a TAUD member. Under certain circumstances, applicants that are the dependent child of a part-time employee of a TAUD member may also be considered. Each applicant’s ranking will be based on leadership responsibilities, awards, honors,
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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.
TO APPLY...
Visit www.taud.org and click on the application featured under “Latest News” on the front page of the website. Submitted applications should be typed and all questions must be completed. Additionally, the following items must be submitted with your application: • Two (2) letters of reference • An essay describing your goals as they relate to your education, career, future plans & the utility industry • Certification that the information provided is accurate Many applicants are considered, but only three (3) are chosen each year - one from West, Middle & East TN. Be sure to submit your application information no later than:
March 1st , 2016.
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Tennessee Regional 1st place with a limit weighing in at just over 24 lbs. The record for a TAUD Tournament event would hold up all the way through the Tournament of Champions as Kentucky Lake did not disappoint.
honors in the Open Class Second Flight with a limit of 11.90 lbs.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE REGIONAL
Tournament registration will go live on the TAUD website in late January 2016. Rules and regulations will be posted in December of 2015.
Pictured: Winners of the Middle Tennessee Regional Tournament
Fate Sanders Marina was host to the Middle Tennessee Regional held on April 11th. The team of Randy Poole and Kevin Relford from the City of Smyrna WTP would capture the Middle Tennessee Regional Championship. With a limit of 5 fish and weighing in at 14.88 lbs., Randy and Kevin were now qualified to fish in the Tournament of Champions. The Middle Tennessee Regional saw a great turnout for a first time TAUD tournament held on Percy Priest Lake.
ALLEN JONES MEMORIAL, EAST TENNESSEE REGIONAL
Named in honor of longtime General Manager of First Utility District of Hawkins County, the Allen Jones Memorial, East Tennessee Regional would take place on Tellico and Fort Loudon Lakes on April 25th. The team of Steve Bostic and Jody Isbell with LDA Engineering capturing the Championship. Their total catch weighed in at 12.24 lbs.
THE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS & OPEN CLASS FLIGHT
With a total of 50 boats on Legendary Old Hickory Lake on the Southern Shores of Hendersonville, tournament officials were again blessed with incredible weather in late May. The team from Harpeth Valley Utilities District, Derek Dwyer and Jeremy Walker, took first place with a limit totaling 16.94 lbs. The team of Sterling Brameis and Jesse Rigsby from the City of Goodlettsville took the top 14
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Allen Jones Memorial, East Tennessee Regional Date: Friday, March 18th Launch Site: Lake Chickamauga Dayton Boat Dock www.fishdayton.com Host Utility: Dayton Water Department Blastoff: 6:00 a.m. or Safe Light. Middle Tennessee Regional Date: Friday, April 8th Launch Site: Old Hickory Lake Shute’s Branch Recreation Area www.recreation.gov/camping/shutes-branch Host Utility: West Wilson Utility District Blastoff: 6:00 a.m. of Safe Light West Tennessee Regional Date: Friday, April 22nd Launch Site: Kentucky Lake Buchanan Resort & Marina www.buchananresort.com Host Utility: Northeast Henry County Utility District Blastoff: 6:00 a.m. or Safe Light Tournament of Champions and Open Class Events Date: May 18th Launch Site: Percy Priest Lake Fate Sanders Marina www.fatesandersmarina.net Host Utility: TBD Blastoff: 6:00 a.m. or Safe Light Snap this page with the CP Clicker App to catch highlights from the 2015 Tournament Trail on YouTube!
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Pictured: TAUD Executive Director, Bob Freudenthal with the 2015 Tournament Trail Champions, Derek Dwyer & Jeremy Walker of Harpeth Valley Utilities District.
Pictured: Kirk Smith of TAUD with the Open Class Tournament Winners, Sterling Brameis & Jesse Rigsby of the City of Goodlettsville.
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS | FIR ST FLIGHT | TOP TEN TE AMS TEAM 1. Jeremy Walker & Derek Dwyer 2. Shane Jackson & Luke Parker 3. Steve Bostic & Jody Isbell 4. Eric Johnson & Jacob Hearon 5. Aaron Faith & Ryan Young 6. Jeremy Barrett & Bryan Harvey 7. Kelsey Schultz & Joe Diggs 8. Danny Lassiter & Cleve Stephens 9. Kevin Warren & Chris Brakefield 10. Jake Gardner & Jeremy Bailey
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16.94 lbs 13.86 lbs 13.66 lbs 13.28 lbs 12.04 lbs 11.61 lbs 11.13 lbs 10.93 lbs 10.83 lbs 10.63 lbs
OPEN CL A SS SECOND FLIGHT | TOP TEN TE AMS TEAM 1. Sterling Brameis & Jesse Rigsby 2. Joe Rewa & Landon Darnell 3. Harvey Smithson & Joe Holt 4. Brent Stuart & Keith Jackson 5. David Jenkins & Todd Fox 6. Dale Hyndman & Carl Davis 7. Matthew Pryter & David Hauson 8. Chris Milton & Wayne Bobbitt 9. Jeremy Ash & Troy Booker 10. Bryan Suter & Eddie Suter
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City of Goodlettsville Hendersonville Utility District City of Franklin Second South Cheatham Utility District Consolidated Pipe & Supply Cunningham East Montgomery Utility District Water Authority of Dickson County City of Brentwood West Wilson Utility District City of Springfield
11.90 lbs 11.57 lbs 11.50 lbs 11.23 lbs 11.21 lbs 10.88 lbs 10.62 lbs 10.04 lbs 9.89 lbs 9.36 lbs
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Tennessee's Water Operators
Providing Clean, Safe Water Since 1919 Vaughn Cassidy | Environmental Consultant 1 TDEC - Office of Sustainable Practices
Wooden pipes for water distribution don’t sound like a great idea, but Tennessee’s first modern piping system was indeed made of wood. Things Pictured: Wooden pipe water connector. Pipes like these have changed were used for drinking water and even gas connections! Photo courtesy of Jackson Energy Authority. since then, and today our access to safe, clean water is guaranteed by a modern distribution system that is managed by a dedicated team of knowledgeable professionals. Tennessee’s first distribution lines were made of boredout logs, usually from hemlock or elm trees, not the ductile iron or even high-density vinyl of today. The trees’ 10-inch-thick trunks were cut into seven- to-nine-foot lengths. The borers would fix the log by eye, size it up with a point of the ax, and drill or bore out the center. Ramming one end to make a conical shape, they would jam the logs together in a series, using a bituminous-like pitch or tar to caulk the joists. Sometimes they would split the log and hollow it out, put it together again, connect the logs with iron hoops, or get the blacksmith to caulk the logs with lead. Wooden pipe laid below
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ground created several problems, especially in larger settlements or towns. Sagging pipes underground would cause the water to become stagnant. The wooden pipes were often infested with insects, and the water generally had a woody taste. Handmade wooden pipes possibly containing insects, lead, and stagnant water were certainly not safe, clean, or convenient; it was, however, the beginning of Tennessee’s water and wastewater systems. These unregulated wooden distribution systems were managed by untrained or even non-existent civil operators throughout the eighteenth century. Modern technology, chemical treatment, automation, and training were all futuristic. These conditions sparked concern for public water supply safety and resulted in the appointment of a committee by the State Board of Health to investigate the issue in 1884. The State Board of Health created a water supply program with oversight from a state-appointed sanitary engineer around 1919. In 1921, the General Assembly established the Division of Sanitary Engineering to provide for the distribution and safety of Tennessee’s water supply. Ultimately, in 1929, a certification program was established to provide training for water operators with training sessions being held initially in Knoxville, Tennessee. Training manuals were established to assist operators in successfully performing their job.
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Although the water operators were now offered training and manuals, safety was still a concern. In the late 1930s the state developed and conducted the first examination for the certification of water operators under a voluntary certification program. An operator passing the examination was issued a temporary certification good for two years. After passing three consecutive examinations, two years apart, a permanent certification was then issued. A classification system and credit for operating experience was developed and used to process applications for certification. The voluntary certification was an important step but it wasn’t a requirement. Approximately 30 years later, a mandatory certification program was established. On May 14, 1971, the Water Environmental Health Act was passed requiring all public water systems to be under the supervision of a state certified operator. This legislation established a Board of Certification to oversee the program. Soon after, regulations were adopted to establish a classification system, qualification for certification, continuing education requirements, and an application process. Examinations were established to test the ability of persons operating a public water system.
demand for more qualified operators is driven by baby boomer retirement, population growth, and new industries beginning operations in Tennessee. Even though the program has grown almost 8% each year for the last 20 years, retirement and attrition has resulted in a decline of 77 operators. The level of commitment required to be a successful water or wastewater certified operator is daunting. Darryl Green, a long-time member of the Water and Wastewater Certification Board, housed at the Fleming Training Center, and a certified operator said, “You have to understand that we go in when things are broke, not when it’s convenient.” In Mr. Green’s opinion, that is a level of commitment that has not, and will not, change even though the industry has come a long way. “Operators are still called to the same twenty-
Today, according to Brandon Hulette, director of the Julian A. Fleming Training Center in Murfreesboro, there are just over 4,000 certified operators with more certifications being needed. "Like so much of public works, drinking water production and wastewater treatment are not things that the average person has to think much about in the course of a day because our processes consistently work so well." Fleming schedules licensing exams twice a year in May and November. In 2014, the training center processed 735 applications to assist operators’ needs. Tennessee’s 4,000 operators hold over 6,000 certificates, but more are needed. The
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Pictured: Modern ductile iron waterlines. Photo courtesy of Jackson Energy Authority (JEA).
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Pictured: Operators installing new piping for Savannah Valley Utility District's water distribution system. Photo courtesy of John Shadwick.
four hour, seven days a week job that it’s always been. Even with the higher levels of knowledge required now, old-fashioned dedication and loyalty is what’s required.”
diligence of Tennessee’s certified water and wastewater operators. So let’s raise a glass to Tennessee’s water and wastewater operators. Cheers!
Operators, much less highly dedicated ones, are becoming scarce. The industry as a whole is facing the same challenges that many others are facing: succession. The old guard will need replacing with new people that will hold to the high standards that are now possible with the advancements in training and technology currently available.
Vaughn Cassidy is an environmental consultant with the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation's Office of Sustainable Practices. Vaughn is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin with a degree in Environmental Biology and has been with TDEC for 22 years. He is currently working with the United States Business Council on Sustainable Development to bring a truly interactive network of industries together to network possible uses of industrial waste.
The next time we take a shower, take a drink of water, or even flush, we should keep in mind the advancements in technology, and most of all, the high level of training, commitment, and
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EPA Finalizes the eReporting Rule From EPA's The ICIS Wave newsletter. Reprinted with permission
On September 24, 2015 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule to modernize Clean Water Act reporting for municipalities, industries, and other facilities. The final rule will require regulated entities and state and federal regulators to use existing, available information technology to electronically report data required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program instead of filing written paper reports. EPA estimates that, once the rule is fully implemented, the 46 states and the Virgin Islands Territory that are authorized to administer the NPDES program will collectively save approximately $22.6 million each year as a result of switching from paper to electronic reporting. The final rule will make facility‐specific information, such as inspection and enforcement history, pollutant monitoring results, and other data required by NPDES permits accessible to the public through EPA’s website. “Electronic reporting will give the public full transparency into water pollution sources, save millions of dollars, and lead to better water quality in American communities,” said Cynthia Giles, assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. “This rule will significantly reduce the burden and costs of paperwork, freeing up limited resources for states and other regulatory authorities to focus on the most
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serious water quality problems. After more than two years of working closely with states and a range of stakeholders, today we take a critical step to bring clean water protection into the modern age.” “ECOS is pleased to see a rule move ahead that modernizes how businesses, states, and the federal government interface and share information in the clean water program,” said Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, Executive Director and General Counsel of the Environmental Council of the States. “Our focus going forward with EPA and the impacted regulated community will be on smooth implementation of this rule, and on developing flexible approaches when needed.”
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The Clean Water Act requires that municipal, industrial or commercial facilities that discharge wastewater directly into waters of the United States obtain a permit. The NPDES program requires that permitted facilities monitor and report data on pollutant discharges and take other actions to ensure discharges do not affect human health or the environment. Currently, some facilities subject to these reporting requirements submit data in paper form to states and other regulatory authorities, where the information must be manually entered into data systems. Through the e‐reporting rule, these facilities will electronically report data directly to the appropriate regulatory authority. EPA proposed the e‐reporting rule in July of 2013 with a public comment period. Since then, EPA has held more than 70 technical and individual meetings with states to review the electronic reporting provisions and to identify any issues requiring resolution. In addition, EPA held more than 50 webinars and meetings with over 1,200 stakeholders to discuss the rulemaking. EPA will continue collaborating with states as they enhance their electronic reporting capabilities to support the rule’s implementation. Over the next few months, EPA will schedule trainings and outreach webinar sessions for states and regulated entities to provide an overview of the final rule, and the next steps for implementing electronic reporting. In response to state feedback, the final rule provides authorized NPDES programs with more flexibility for implementation, providing more time for the transition from paper to electronic reporting and more flexibility in how they can grant electronic reporting waivers to facilities. Most facilities subject to effluent monitoring reporting requirements will be required to start submitting data electronically one year following the effective date of the final rule. A second phase will
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incorporate electronic reporting for other Clean Water Act reports such as performance status reports for municipal urban stormwater programs, controls on industrial discharges to local sewage treatment plants, and sewer overflows. Also in response to comments and suggestions from states, EPA is providing states with more time to electronically collect, manage, and share this data – up to five years instead of two years as initially proposed. This rulemaking is part of EPA’s Next Generation Compliance strategy, as well as the E‐Enterprise for the Environment strategy with states and tribes, to take advantage of new tools and innovative approaches to increase compliance and reduce pollution. The shift toward electronic reporting in the NPDES program and others will help make environmental reporting more accurate, complete, and efficient. It will also help EPA and co‐regulators better manage information, and improve effectiveness and transparency. EPA published the final rule in the Federal Register on October 22, 2015. The final rule will be effective December 21, 2015. View the final rule at: www2.epa. gov/compliance/final‐national‐pollutant‐discharge‐ elimination‐system‐npdes‐electronic‐reportingrule.
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Optimizing Wastewater Treatment Plants for Biological Nutrient Removal Jennifer P. Dodd | Deputy Director TDEC - Division of Water Resources
Karina Bynum | Lead Environmental Engineer TDEC - Division of Water Resources
Tennessee has a wealth of water resources with over 60,000 miles of rivers and streams and more than 570,000 lake and reservoir acres according to 2014 report on the Status of Water Quality in Tennessee. The Division of Water Resources is entrusted with protecting the right of Tennessee citizens to use and enjoy clean water. According to the 2012 303(d) list, approximately 3,375 river miles of stream and 15,692 acres of lake in Tennessee are impaired due to nutrients. Increases in nutrient loading mirror growth in population and corresponding increases in agricultural activities and urban development. The Division recognizes that each water body has individual needs and nutrient tolerance thresholds. Having too few or too many nutrients can be harmful to the health of the aquatic ecosystem and the intended use of the water body. The 2015 Tennessee Nutrient Reduction Framework sets realistic management goals for watersheds to protect designated uses within the context of present state of science and available resources. The Nutrient Reduction Framework recommends and specifically calls out Plant Optimization as the first step in nutrient reduction: “For plants equipped with biological treatment systems, appropriately modifying and optimizing the operation of existing systems for nitrogen
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and phosphorus removal may be capable of achieving the required effluent discharge limits. The Division strongly encourages that, if applicable, plant optimization be included as one of the first alternatives in the plant’s nutrient removal/ reduction plan.” To support the recommendation, the Division sponsored a pilot study for wastewater plants to use low-cost optimization of their processes under the supervision and technical assistance of a subject matter expert. The pilot study started last year with a wastewater operator workshop on optimization of biological nutrient removal. Over 150 people around the state attended to learn more about nutrient optimization and how it fits within the innovative approach Tennessee has taken to regulate nutrient discharges. Mr. Grant Weaver is a Professional Engineer and a grade 4 operator with the Water Planet Company. He provided training for the workshop, developed training materials for Tennessee and worked closely with the volunteer facilities. Five plants participated in the pilot study, with four of the plants having completed some stage of nutrient optimization. The most notable reductions were realized by oxidation ditches in Cookeville, Tennessee. The City of Athens is working on optimizing their operations
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Overall Reduction & Savings Results Site Visits
Total Nitrogen Total Phosphorus Chemical Savings
ATHENS NORTH MOUSE CREEK 2 (5 months)
ATHENS OOSTANAULA 2 (5 months)
before
after
before
2-3 2.8
2-3 0.2-3
2-3 0.5*
after
CROSSVILLE
LIVINGSTON
4 (8 months)
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4 (8 months)
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after
before
5 1
10 1
after
before
after
5 2
5 0.3-2
$25,000/year (projected)
*with chemicals **without chemicals
Electrical Savings Capital Investment Savings Sludge O & M Savings
COOKEVILLE
10% projected
10% projected
$233,000/year (actual) $4,000,000 (estimated) 10% potential
$25,000/year (potential) $400,000 (estimated) 10% potential
to reduce or entirely eliminate chemical addition. The sequencing batch reactors in Livingston were already removing nitrogen and further phosphorus reductions would require installation of a sludge recycle system. The City of Crossville adjusted their capital investment from plant upgrade to plant modification and increased the budget for I/I removal. The results from the plant optimizations were varied and are presented in the table above. In addition to reducing nutrients, some wastewater treatment plants were able to save energy cost and/or eliminate the need to spend money on capital improvements to the treatment plant at this time.
with a second round of optimization studies. The effort now underway includes 10 facilities and division inspectors in every field office learning about the foundations of biological nutrient removal and spending a year at each of the 10 facilities on nutrient removal process monitoring and optimization. Kickoff workshops and training are scheduled for this winter in the Jackson and the Knoxville Field Offices. Facilities not participating in the second round of optimization studies are welcome to attend the first day of training at either workshop. For more information, please contact Karina Bynum at Karina.Bynum@tn.gov.
There were several lessons learned in the pilot study: • Significant optimization opportunities exist in most all wastewater plants regardless of design (nutrient, energy, sludge, O&M, chemical costs, capital costs, etc.) • Support and enforcement discretion from regulators is essential • Commitment from both the facility operator and the department manager are necessary to see results • Resources and equipment requirements must be considered before making a commitment • Longer period of study is needed to evaluate the process control for seasonal and operational variability
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Taking lessons learned from the first pilot study, DWR is expanding the technical training for plant optimization
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The Status of Water Quality in Tennessee – 2014 305 (b) report http://www.tennessee.gov/assets/entities/environment/ attachments/water-quality_2014-305b-final.pdf Approved Final 2012 303(d) List http://www.tennessee.gov/assets/entities/environment/ attachments/2012-final-303d-list.pdf Tennessee Nutrient Reduction Framework http://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/environment/attachments/ tennessee-draft-nutrient-reduction-framework_01-21-2015.pdf Biological Nutrient Removal Training Materials https://tn.gov/assets/entities/environment/attachments/ nutrient-removal-seminar-slides_1-4.pdf Plant Optimization for Biological Nutrient Removal – Final report available upon request (Please e-mail requests to Karina.Bynum@tn.gov)
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Highlights
2015 Business of Running a Utility Conference Beth Hardiman | Event Planning & Member Services Tennessee Association of Utility Districts
The 2015 Business of Running A Utility Conference was held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center August 12-14 with an attendance of over 725 and 115 exhibitors. TAUD’s Super Session featured NRWA Board President Charles Hilton and a special presentation from Kevin Colvett of CH2M Hill representing Knox Pro Corps. Kevin
updated the group on the fantastic work that Knox Pro Corps is doing in Guatemala and other third world countries. Kevin's power point presentation showed of progress made in those areas and how Knox Pro Corps members educated those in the community on to create self sustaining potable water that is safe to drink and improved the quality of life for all community residents. Throughout the Super Session, Alan Schwendimann of TDEC; Bobby Goode of USDA; Matt Hinkin of WATE TV Knoxville; and Doug Anderton of NRWA judged the statewide Best Tasting Water Contest. Region 8 representative Northwest Dyersburg Utility District was the statewide winner and will participate in the NRWA Great American Taste Test in February 2017. This was Whiteville's first year to participate in the Best Tasting Water Contest.
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This year's conference had the greatest number of continuing education hours obtained for commissioners, TAP participants, professional engineers and utility operators. TAUD would like to congratulate all of our 2015 awards recipients. Please see page 22 for photos of this year's TAUD Awards of Excellence. The 2016 TAUD Business of Running A Utility Conference will be held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center August 10-12, 2016. Information on the 2016 Business Conference will be available on our website (www.taud.org) in early spring of 2016. We thank you so much for you continued participation and support of our Association. TENNESSEE UTILITY NEWS | www.taud.org
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Awards presented by TAUD President David Callahan
Region Leader of the Year Cathy Dradt | South Giles UD
Administrative Professional of the Year Melinda Willoughby | DeKalb UD
Roger Booher Young Professional Award Casey Jackson | First UD of Knox Co.
Allan Gill Leadership Award Tom Atchley | Hendersonville UD
Associate Wall of Fame Recipient Jerry Cravins | Wascon 26
Associate Member of the Year Seth Rye | Rye Engineering, PLC
25 Years of Service at TAUD Dewayne Culpepper
Associate Wall of Fame Recipient Mike Wetherington | ADC TENNESSEE UTILITY NEWS | www.taud.org
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Best Tasting Water Contest REGIONAL FINALISTS
Region 1 Surgoinsville Utility District Region 2 Northeast Knox Utility District Region 3 Maynardville Utility District Region 4 Jamestown Gas & Water Region 5 West Wilson Utility District Region 6 Bedford County Utility District Region 7 St. Joseph Water Works Region 8 Northwest Dyersburg Utility District Region 9 Water Authority of Dickson County Region 10 Athens Utility Board Region 11 Whiteville Water & Wastewater
CONTEST WINNER
Northwest Dyersburg Utility District
Pictured: Doug Anderton (GRWA); Bobby Goode (USDA); Tommy Reed (Northwest Dyersburg Utility District); David Callahan (TAUD Board President); Matt Hinkin (WATE-TV); & Alan Schwendimann (TDEC) 4th Quarter | Volume 29
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Utility Spotlight
Water Authority of Dickson County Driving Forward on CNG Dwain Dydler | Managing Partner MidSouth CNGV
The Water Authority of Dickson County (WADC), located in Dickson, Tennessee, is the first nonnatural gas utility in the state to introduce Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles into their fleet. Mike Adams P.E., Executive Director of WADC, chose to introduce CNG vehicles into their fleet in the summer of 2014 with the assistance of Robert Durham, General Manager of the Greater Dickson Gas Authority (GDGA). GDDA was moving forward with their plans to construct a CNG Fast Fill Station in Dickson.
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Mike along with Scott Miller, the Distribution Manager for WADC wholeheartedly agree that had it not been for the ability to partner with the GDGA, they probably would not have been able to make the transition. Mike credits the fact that both utilities decided to work together to enable them to make the investment in their new CNG vehicles. Reaching out to other utility districts, city and county public works departments, and private industry is only one of Steve Cordell’s roles as the Manager for Customer Service with GDGA. Steve is also responsible for transitioning the vehicle
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fleet for GDGA over to use CNG. Steve explained that it is “hard to encourage my customers to invest in CNG vehicles, if we are not driving CNG trucks.” It was Steve’s responsibility to oversee the planning and construction of the new Greater Dickson Gas Authority CNG Fast Fill Station. Steve, Mike and Scott agree that the economic and environmental benefits of using natural gas as a primary fuel for their trucks make good business sense for their rate-payers. Scott explained that at WADC, all of the operational and maintenance expenses associated with the trucks are documented and tracked to ensure that each vehicle lasts as long as possible. Scott shared that “we keep most of our trucks for up to 10 years and many of them reach over 250,000 miles.” Mike added that "they will be monitoring how using CNG will give them an even greater ROI as it relates to their total cost of operation". The GDGA, according to Steve, believes that by building its new CNG Fast Fill Station, it is making it possible for all of Dickson County to
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take advantage not only of the lower prices at the pump for natural gas, but it is also making it possible for other public utilities and public organizations like law enforcement and school districts to take advantage of the benefits of natural gas. Steve comments “when we use natural gas – it's all-American, and as an alternative fuel, a single gallon of CNG produces approximately 25% less carbon that diesel and /or gasoline vehicles. It’s an even greater reduction if the vehicle is more than five years old.”
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Both the Water Authority of Dickson County and the Greater Dickson Gas Authority, agree that working together was one of the key ingredients to making Compressed Natural Gas available in Dickson. This type of strategic cooperation can make it possible for other water authorities, natural gas utilities and other public works departments to take full advantage of allAmerican natural gas, while working together to keep Tennessee’s air and environment clean.
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REGION MEETING 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, 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.
TAUD REGION LEADERS REGION 1: Fred Hicks REGION 2: Wayne Hastings Mark McKinney REGION 3: Jimmy Langley REGION 4: Buster Harmon REGION 5: Tom Faulk REGION 6: Cathy Dradt REGION 7: Lisa Porter REGION 8: JD Dethloff REGION 9: Scott Miller REGION 10: Tim Lawson REGION 11: Chandrika Winston
Bloomingdale Utility District West Knox Utility District First Utility District of Knox County Luttrell-Blaine-Corryton Utility District Byrdstown Water Department West Wilson Utility District South Giles Utility District Lawrenceburg Utility Systems Bradford Utility System Water Authority of Dickson County Ocoee Utility District Memphis Light, Gas & Water
Region 2 Meeting Wayne Hastings and Mark McKinney , Region Leaders September 2, 2015
Meeting Location: Peerless Restaurant in Knoxville Region 1 Meeting Fred Hicks, Region Leader July 16, 2015 Meeting Location: Mama’s House in Kingsport Attendance: 64 Speakers/Presenters: Josh Cravins of Wascon, Craig Ingram of TN811, Kevin Rice of the Johnson City EFO, Mary Short of USDA RD, Ken Rea of First Tennessee Development District and Dan Martin, Steve Roberts and Kirk Smith of TAUD. Thank You to our Meeting Sponsor: Wascon Thank You to our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Wascon, Southeastern Tank, JR Wauford, Mattern & Craig, TN811 and Rye Engineering
Attendance: 76 Speakers/Presenters: Chris McAdoo of Fulghum, MacIndoe & Associates, Dan Nower of DataFlyte, Craig Ingram of TN811, Kirk Morris of USDA RD and Steve Roberts and Kirk Smith of TAUD. Thank You to our Meeting Sponsors: DataFlyte and Fulghum, MacIndoe & Associates Thank You to our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Wascon, DataFlyte, Southeastern Tank, Hayes Pipe & Supply, Littlejohn Engineering, Aulick Chemicals, Gresham Smith Partners, Southern Sales, TN811 and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: December 9, 2015
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For more information on how you can become involved with TAUD ‘s Region Meetings, please contact: Larry Lewis (731)234-0380 | larrylewis@taud.org
Region 5 Meeting Tom Faulk, Region Leader July 30, 2015 Meeting Location: West Wilson UD in Mt Juliet Attendance: 40
Region 3 Meeting Jimmy Langley, Region Leader September 10, 2015 Meeting Location: Lafollette
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Attendance: 35 Speakers/Presenters: Dustin Dowdy of Southeastern Tank, Jimmy Langley of Luttrell-Blaine-Corryton UD, CHEMTRAC, Erich Webber of the Knoxville EFO and Bob Freudenthal, Greg Baker and Kirk Smith of TAUD. Thank You to our Meeting Sponsor: Southeastern Tank Thank You to our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Southeastern Tank, Mueller, Scientific Sales, Aulick Chemicals, Nivelco and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: December 10, 2015 Region 4 Meeting Buster Harmon, Region Leader August 27, 2015 Meeting Location: Water on the Water at Sunset Dock Resort in Byrdstown Attendance: 38 Speakers/Presenters: Jerry Jolley and Chris Hampton of USDA RD and Mark Butler, Kirk Smith and Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to our Boat Sponsor: Brendan Zahn of Xylem Dewatering
Speakers/Presenters: Haig Sullivan of Fortline Water Works, Jeff Harlan of United Systems, TAUD Board President David Callahan and Bob Freudenthal, Mark Butler, Kevin Gilliam, Kirk Smith and Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to our Meeting Sponsors: Fortline Water Works and United Systems Thank You to our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, United Systems, Hayes Pipe and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: TBA
Region 6 Meeting Cathy Dradt, Region Leader July 22, 2015 Meeting Location: Henry Horton State Park in Chapel Hill Attendance: 49 Speakers/Presenters: Jason Stoneback of Consolidated Pipe & Supply, Dan Nower of DataFlyte, Jason Fryer of TN811, Lisa Cross of South Central Development District and Bob Freudenthal, Mark Butler, Kevin Gilliam, Kirk Smith and Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to our Meeting Sponsors: Consolidated Pipe & Supply and DataFlyte Thank You to our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Southeastern Tank, United Utilities, Hayes Pipe & Supply, DataFlyte, TN811 and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: TBA
Thank You to our Lunch Sponsor: ADC Thank You to our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Wascon, Southeastern Tank, Xylem Dewatering, George Paris Company and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: TBA
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Region 7 Meeting Lisa Porter, Region Leader July 8, 2015 Meeting Location: David Crockett State Park Restaurant in Lawrenceburg Attendance: 39 Speakers/Presenters: Massie Hughes of American Tank Maintenance, Jeff Harlen of United Systems, Stephen McCoy of Raymond James, Will Pride of the Columbia EFO, TAUD Board President David Callahan and Bob Freudenthal, Mark Butler, Tony Wyatt, Greg Baker, Dewayne Culpepper, Kirk Smith and Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You to our Meeting Sponsors: American Tank Maintenance and United Systems Thank You to our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, United Systems, Griggs and Maloney, United Utilities, Mueller, John Bouchard & Sons and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: TBA
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Region 8 and 11 Meeting JD Dethloff and Chandrika Winston, Region Leaders August 6, 2015 Meeting Location: JEA Training Center in Jackson Attendance: 83 Speakers/Presenters: John Sharp of Mueller, Kevin Smith of Neptune Meter, Ted Fellman of Raymond James, Jason Fryer of TN811, Brenda Horner of USDA RD, TAUD Board President David Callahan, and Bob Freudenthal, Tony Wyatt, Kirk Smith and Larry Lewis of TAUD. Brian Caton and Roy Corley of the Jackson EFO were recognized for their service to West Tennessee utilities. Thank You to our Meeting Sponsor: Consolidated Pipe & Supply Thank You to our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Wascon, United Utilities, Mueller, TN811 and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: TBA
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Region 9 Meeting Scott Miller, Region Leader September 17, 2015 Meeting Location: Water Authority of Dickson County Attendance: 34 Speakers/Presenters: Donnie Leggett of MidSouth CNGV, Seth Rye of Rye Engineering, TAUD Board President David Callahan and Mark Butler, Tony Wyatt, Dewayne Culpepper, Kirk Smith and Larry Lewis of TAUD.
Thank You to our Meeting & Game Ticket Sponsors: ADC and Southeastern Tank Thank You to our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Southeastern Tank, Southern Sales, JR Wauford, Hayes Pipe & Supply, Daniel Peterson CPA and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: TBA Region 11 Meeting Chandrika Winston, Region Leader
Thank You to our Meeting Sponsors: MidSouth CNGV and Rye Engineering Thank You to our Door Prize Contributors: ADC, Wascon, Southeastern Tank, Consolidated Pipe & Supply, BAR Environmental, MidSouth CNGV and Rye Engineering
See Region 8 for recap Next Meeting: TBA
Next Meeting: March 17, 2016 (Best Tasting Water Contest)
Region 10 Meeting Tim Lawson, Region Leader July 21, 2015
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Meeting Location: Southeast TN Development District in Chattanooga Attendance: 57 Speakers/Presenters: Chuck Hammonds of Southeast TN Development District, Chuck Page of ADC, Steven McCoy of Raymond James, Dina Gouge of Southeastern Tank, Gary Burriss of the Chattanooga EFO, Clay Copeland of USDA RD, TAUD Board President David Callahan, and Bob Freudenthal, Mark Butler, Steve Roberts, Kevin Gilliam, Kirk Smith and Larry Lewis of TAUD.
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USDA Rural Development has low cost infrastructure loans and grants available now to help you provide quality water and waste services to your customers and we stand ready to assist you! USDA Rural Development has a long, rich history of working with rural America’s smallest and most needy communities to provide loan and grant assistance for essential water and sewer infrastructure projects. Since 2009, we have helped more than 18 million rural residents receive new or improved water and waste disposal services, emergency water assistance, and technical help. Our assistance has been as varied as the need: for new or upgraded water and sewage treatment plants, equipment, wells, and even water itself for drought-inflicted communities. Our program started as a partnership with rural communities. It was designed with an understanding of how good, clean, affordable and reliable service interconnects with every other aspect of life in rural America and the knowledge of how important rural contributions are to the national economy. 78 years later - the issues surrounding water are no less critical to our country. And the need for programs like rural development’s water program remains high. We are proud of our successes – but we know we can do better. We realize that the funding process for USDA water and waste loans and grants can be time-consuming. We are working to change that. Our goal is to ensure our loan and grant applicants receive funding decisions within 45 days of submitting
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Effectively Managing Inventory Space & Costs David Wheat | Materials Manager Krausz USA
USE REPAIR PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE USED IN A NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS
Managing water pipe clamps and couplings inventory is an issue that all water municipalities need to control. With a small inventory, municipalities can save on space and money but if there is a hitch with deliveries or a sudden spike in demand, installers won’t have what they need for repairs. Municipalities often have tight budgets, meaning that a larger inventory to better supply clamps and couplings is not an option. This is especially true in smaller municipalities where the amount of space for inventory can be very tight.
If you store clamps and couplings that can be used in a number of applications, then you don’t need to keep as many repair products in stock and space is reduced. There are products on the market that offer full transition couplings that will fit pipes of varying types and sizes within your water or wastewater infrastructure. There are also products that have the versatility to either join or repair pipes.
This balancing act between cost and space can be tricky but with these five tips, municipalities can ensure they have the repair products they need while keeping storage costs down.
These space savings are significant as one of these products can take the place of three traditional ones given its capacity to be used on a variety of pipes and repair situations.
EVALUATE HOW MUCH STOCK IS NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Before deciding on how much inventory you need, take a careful look at the demand for repair products and when they are used most frequently. Look at your orders over the course of the last three or four years. Do you notice periods when the demand for certain clamps or couplings is high, and other periods when it’s low? See if you can manage inventory based on past records and decide which products should be in high supply and which ones can be lower. In addition, knowing the size and types of pipes that are in the ground can help predict what kind of repair tools to store.
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The HYMAX VERSA, for example, can be stab-fit between two separate pipes or repair the pipe by wrapping it around the damaged section. HYMAX VERSA offers high versatility to connect to a wide variety of piping materials and diameters, and gives installers the flexibility to make repairs within an extensive range of circumstances.
TAKE WEATHER PATTERNS INTO CONSIDERATION
Weather can play a key role when repair supplies will be in high demand and how fast you can obtain them. Repairs are frequent when the ground shifts during the spring thaw, other times of the year when the weather is harsh (e.g. hurricane season). Keep in mind when ordering products that orders will be harder to fill when
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weather conditions will get in the way of quick deliveries. It only takes one snowed-in regional shipping hub to delay orders across the entire nation.
IMPLEMENT A STREAMLINED PURCHASING SYSTEM
Use software programs for both inventorying product and ordering. Small utilities may rely on a paper checklist and a clipboard or simply go by memory, which is unreliable. Make it easy to keep track of supplies and ordering so there is no confusion around ordering supplies. Assign a number for each product you order to supply categorization and keep track.
needs. A good purchasing manager will also ask vendors if they offer discounts for buying in volume or for paying the entire invoice within a specified amount of time. Regardless of the size of your inventory, inventory is important to manage to keep costs down and ensure repair parts are available when crews need them. By following these tips, you can ensure that costs are lower and easily managed while ensuring you have the parts when a pipe break occurs.
MAKE SURE ORDERING IS DONE BY ONE PERSON
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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.
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Eastside Utility District | 3018 Hickory Valley Rd.
11/17 Most Common Sanitary Survey Deficiencies 11/18 Safe Drinking Water Act Update 1/13 Safe Drinking Water Act Update
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JEA Training Facility | 320 Hwy 45 By-Pass
12/1 Safe Drinking Water Act Update 2/9 Cross Connection Renewal 2/10** Cross Connection Basic
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MLGW Training Facility | 4949 Raleigh-LaGrange Rd. 1/12 Cross Connection Renewal 1/13** Cross Connection Basic
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11/17 Cross Connection Renewal 11/18** Cross Connection Basic 12/1 Bacteriological Sampling 12/2* Bacteriological Monitoring & Reporting 1/4***** Fundamentals of Water Treatment
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2015 Administrative Professionals Conference
December 3 & 4, 2015 | 8 hours of TAP & Commissioner Training credits available | Nashville, TN
TAUD's Administrative Professionals Conference is an opportunity for administrative personnel to learn valuable skills that benefit today’s workplace. Administrators interact extensively with people daily and this conference aims to address topics such as customer service, human resources, and utility policies. It is also host to the TAUD Administrative Professionals (TAP) program. The TAP program was designed to promote and educate those striving for administrative excellence. The requirements for the program cover a series of topics relevant to the skills necessary to become a certified Administrative Professional in the utility industry. The program requires completion of thirty (30) hours of course work in the following areas: Office Management Financial Administration Legal and Personnel Issues Personal Development On-site System Evaluation (applicable to your specific utility)
Visit our website www.taud.org to download the registration form. Please submit completed forms, with payment, to: TAUD, PO Box 8041, Murfreesboro, TN 37133. For more information about this conference or to request an application for the TAP program, please contact Beth Hardiman at (615) 900-1014 or by e-mail at bethhardiman@taud.org. 44
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