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Scholarship Application Details (3) $2,000 Scholarships Available st
March 1 Deadline
The TN Utility Education Corporation (TUEC) Scholarship Program in conjunction with TN Association of Utility Districts is offers a one year, $2,000 dollar scholarship in each of the three grand divisions of TN. They are the: • • •
Harold Clark Scholarship for West TN - $2,000 Henry Elrod Scholarship for Middle TN - $2,000 Sam Bruce Scholarship for East TN - $2,000
Requirements:
The Scholarships will be awarded to students intending to major in a field related to operations of a public utility at an accredited college or university. The recipient must be a dependent child of a fulltime employee (part-time may be considered under certain circumstances) of a TAUD member or a TAUD governing board member. Or, the recipient must be an employee of a TAUD member.
Each applicant’s ranking will be based on leadership responsibilities, awards, honors, academic record, career goals and financial need. The recipient must intend to study a major which is related to or can be used by the student in the operations of a public utility. To Apply: Visit taud.org and click on the application featured under “Latest News” on the front page of the website. Applications should be typed and all questions completed. You will need to also provide the following: • • •
Two letters of reference, see details on application An essay describing your goals & more, see details on application Certify that the information you provide is accurate
Many applicants are considered, but only three (3) will be chosen, one from West, Middle & East, Tennessee. for 2014. Be sure to submit all information by the deadline, March 1st.
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3rd Annual Operator Expo Bass Tournament Prepare Your System for Winter Region Meeting News Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Update The State’s First Natural Gas Utility Celebrated 60 Years Meet Senator Ken Yager TAUD’s Activity Fee Contributors Individual Contributors to TUPAC Comments on EPA Electronic Reporting Can Parasitic Worms Get Into Drinking Water Tanks TUPAC Golf Tournament TUPAC Trap Shoot 2013 Business of Running a Utility Conference Upcoming Classes - TAUD Training Station Highlights from Social Media Administrative Professionals Conference Agenda & Registration - TAP Credit Spot the Differences Cover Photo : Senator Ken Yager
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Executive Editor | Penny Funk Managing Editor & Art Direction | Colleen Sauvé Assistant Editor & Graphic Design | Vanessa Solis Assistant Editor | Beth Hardiman Contributors | Dewayne Culpepper, Tony Wyatt, Larry Lewis, Danny Jones, Joe May, Erika Henderson, Kevin Gilliam & Beth Hardiman Image Credits
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Operator Expo Bass Tournament Dewayne Culpepper | Wastewater Circuit Rider TAUD
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On May 15th, 2013, the 3rd Annual Operator Expo Bass Tournament was held at Shutes Branch Recreation area on Old Hickory Lake. Winning anglers took home a total of $4285.00 purse in cash. Proceeds from the Operator Expo Bass Tournament this year contributed to the Tennessee Utility Education Corporation (TUEC) scholarship program. The Tournament raised $6000.00. The tournament committee arrived at 1 AM on the morning of the event for incoming anglers and special guests. With teams from across the state arriving around 3 AM, Roy Stroud with Trilec of Knoxville had provided and set up the Power Moon Lighting Systems that provided safety in and around the launch area. A fleet of over 60 Bass Boats blasted off under the direction of Adam Sharp, Gladeville Utility District, at 5:30 AM in search of a winning catch for the Grand Prize of $1000.00 dollars plus two custom
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designed bait casting rods valued at $250.00 each. The rods were sponsored by Zachary Romine of HD Supply Waterworks and were built by Bryant Bradley of Consolidated Utility District. A total purse value of $1500.00. As time approached 2:30 that afternoon, boats began to maneuver back around the launch site with some last minute casting around the cove trying for one more fish. Within a few more minutes, the first Team started to make their way to the scales to weigh-in their catch. A total of 42 out of the 61 teams entered their catch at the weigh in. This Tournament was a “Catch & Release� program which means, all fish after weigh-in were returned back to the lake to fight again on another day. First place was awarded to Team #41, Rodney Johnson and Jesse Rigsby of Consolidated Utility District with a total weight of 20 lbs & 15.75 oz taking home the Grand Prize. There were 6 payout places for the total weight of 5 fish and 2 payout places for the big fish.
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All of our sponsors played a vital role into the success of the tournament and are very much appreciated for their contributions, both to this event and to our industry every day. The 2014 4th Annual Operator Expo Bass Tournament will take place May 22nd with a tentative location at the Saunders Ferry Park located in Hendersonville on Old Hickory Lake. The tentative new launch site provides unrivaled loading and unloading of boats and offers a 3 finger dock tie up to accommodate a tournament consisting of 200 boats. The launch site provides a pavilion that can accommodate over 250 guests which will serve as the weigh-in location as well as a picnic area for Anglers, Guest and Sponsors. See results on the next page.
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Place Team System Anglers Weight (lbs)/(oz) 1 41 Consolidated Utility District 2 31 Harpeth Valley Utilities District 3 22 Cunningham Utility District 4 57 Jackson Energy Authority 5 2 White House Utility District 6 7 Consolidated Utility District 1st Place Big Fish Consolidated Utility District 2nd Place Big Fish Jackson Energy Authority
Rodney Johnson & Jesse Rigsby Jeremy Walker & Derek Dwyer Danny Keaton &Dale Hyndman Kelly Readimer &Tim Cranford Bart Hurt & Gary Hall Bryant Bradley & Zack Todd Rodney Johnson & Jesse Rigsby Kelly Readimer &Tim Cranford
20 lbs 15.75 oz 17 lbs 12.75 oz 13 lbs 9.25 oz 13 lbs 4 oz 12 lbs 7.5 oz 12 lbs 4.75 oz 6 lbs 6.75 oz 5 lbs 0.25 oz
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American Development Corporation C.I. Thornburg Co., Inc. Energy Systems Group Southeastern Tank, Inc. Wascon, Inc. Wilson Bank & Trust
A.Y. McDonald Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. James C. Hailey & Company M & H / Kennedy Valve McWayne Cast Iron Pipe Co. Enecon TN
Rye Engineering PLC Tencarva Machinery Co. Smith – Blair, Inc. United Systems & Software, Inc. Sensus Metering Systems TN 811 Lebanon Chemical Volunteer Utility Sales Co.
Tournament Committee: Bryant Bradley of Consolidated Utility District, Adam Sharp of Gladeville Utility District, Danny Lassiter of Gladeville Utility District, Chuck Page of American Development Corporation, Kirk Smith of C.I. Thornburg Company, Inc and Dewayne Culpepper of TAUD.
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Prepare Your System for Winter Tony Wyatt | West TN Circuit Rider TAUD
Most of the state experienced a spring and summer with cooler and wetter than normal weather. The trend may not be over if you put any stock in the predictions of the Farmer’s Almanac. This year’s almanac predicts a cold and wet winter. Extended periods of below freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on water systems. Now is the time to make sure that your utility is ready for the winter months ahead. The summer months are typically a busy time for water utilities. Leaks, line extensions, flushing and other necessary tasks may leave little time for maintenance and inspection of the system. As the leaves begin to fall,
temperatures drop and activity hopefully slows some, this is a good time to give your distribution system a “check up”. A little preventative maintenance now could help prevent extra work in subfreezing temperatures. So what can you do now to prepare for cold weather? All water systems are required to have an adequate flushing program. Your flushing program should ensure that your customers receive a clean water supply and that free chlorine residuals are maintained. Most systems will be served well by flushing the entire distribution system at least twice annually. Flushing the entire distribution system before winter can provide the following advantages: •
Flushing now may prevent the necessity of flushing in subfreezing weather. Flushing during freezing weather can be miserable for operators and cause hazards such as water freezing on streets.
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Flushing will provide an opportunity to inspect hydrants for proper operation. Leaking seats can increase water loss and possibly saturate the ground around hydrants leading to a hydrant blowing off the line.
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Hydrants should also be checked for proper operation of the weep holes. Weep holes open when the hydrant is closed allowing water to drain from the barrel. A continues page 15
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hydrant that fails to drain can freeze during cold weather damaging the hydrant or resulting in an inoperable hydrant during a fire. Weep holes should allow five ounces per minute of drainage. You can check for proper operation by placing your hand over the hydrant nozzle immediately after closing the hydrant. Listen for air rushing into the nozzle as the water drains out. •
Missing nozzle caps should also be replaced.
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Don’t forget to inspect blow-offs when flushing to make sure they are protected from freezing.
Meter readers can also help in preparing for cold weather. Broken meter box lids should be replaced to help prevent freezing. Any leaks near the meter should be repaired before cold weather. Dirt that has settled or washed away from the meter box should be replaced to help insulate the meter. Meters boxes exposed to north winds are especially susceptible to freezing as are meters installed high in the meter box. Covering these meters with straw during extremely cold periods can provide the extra insulation needed to prevent freezing. When the cold weather is over, the straw can be spread in the yard and doesn’t need to be hauled away. This year’s frequent and sometimes heavy rains may have washed dirt away from lines crossing ditches. Areas that have given problems during past winters or lines crossing or near ditches should be inspected. Covering these lines now can prevent customer outages when the temperature dips below freezing. Don’t forget raw water lines running from wells or intakes. If these lines are insulated, inspect the insulation before the weather turns cold. Distribution storage tanks can also have small water lines for controls. These lines as well as the control boxes should be checked to make sure heaters or heat tape is working properly and insulation is in good shape. Don’t forget to check pump stations also. Backflow preventers are often mounted in enclosures outside. The enclosures should be inspected to make sure that heaters are working properly and insulation is adequate. Customers with backflow preventers on irrigation systems should be reminded to remove them or prepare them for cold temperatures. Hose bibb vacuum breakers should be drained each time they are used during freezing weather to prevent damaging frost free faucets. If they can’t be drained, they should be removed to allow the faucet to drain. Remember to check in the spring that any backflow prevention device removed to prevent freezing is reinstalled. Utility newsletters should be used to remind customers of the dangers cold weather creates. Many customers with frozen pipes will immediately remove the meter box lid to turn off the water or see if the meter is frozen. Many times this results in a frozen meter when the original problem was the customer’s plumbing. During especially cold weather, customers should be advised to leave cabinet doors open to allow warm air to circulate under sinks. Customers should also make sure that crawlspace vents are closed. You may also want to remind them that using space heaters to thaw home plumbing can be very dangerous. If your utility doesn’t send out a newsletter, a public service announcement on local media could save a lot of service calls during extended cold periods. There is no way to prepare for every possible winter problem. However, a little preventative maintenance now, while the weather is mild, could prevent miserable hours spent working in the cold this winter. It can also help avoid customer outages and unnecessary water loss.
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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-the-know’ and get involved in your region. Region 1 Meeting Fred Hicks, Region Leader July 25, 2013 Meeting Location: Bristol Speedway Attendance: 58 Speakers/Presenters: Steve Bostic of LDA Engineering, Mike Wetherington of ADC, Jonathan Cummings of Wascon, the Johnson City EFO, Bill Forrester of ETDD Steve Chappell of CSA and Steve Roberts and Dan Martin of TAUD. Thank You: Our meeting sponsors were Wascon, LDA Engineering and ADC and also thank you to our door prize contributors: ADC, Rye Engineering, McGill Associates, Aulick Chemical and ViziDocs
Speakers/Presenters: Craig Parker of Gresham Smith and Partners, Mark Donaldson of the Knox County Planning Commission, Bobby Clemmer of BAR Environmental, Rich Dohn of Pure Air, Scott Holder of TN811, Erich Webber and Jason Mann of the Knoxville EFO and Dan Martin, John Hall and Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You: Our meeting sponsors were Gresham Smith and Partners and BAR Environmental and also thank you to our door prize contributors: ADC, Fulghum Macindoe, McGill Associates, CTI, Rye Engineering, Pure Air Filtration, Southern Sales, George Paris Co, ATI, Aulick Chemical, CDM Smith, Consolidated Pipe, HD Supply, Brown Painting and TN811 Next Meeting: December 11, 2013
Next Meeting: TBA, visit taud.org for latest info
Region 2 Meeting Bruce Giles, Region Leader September 4, 2013
Region 3 Meeting Jimmy Langley, Region Leader September 11, 2013 Meeting Location: City of Alcoa Service Center Attendance: 67
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Speakers/Presenters: Dustin Dowdy of Southeastern Tank, Erich Webber of the Knoxville EFO, Joe Woody of USDA RD and Steve Roberts of TAUD. Thank You: Our meeting sponsor was Southeastern Tank and also thank you to our door prize contributors: ADC, JR Wauford, McGill Associates, Southeastern Tank, Rye Engineering, Aulick Chemical, Consolidated Pipe, HD Supply, Southern Sales, George Paris Company and Brown Painting Next Meeting: December 12, 2013
Attendance: 39 Speakers/Presenters: Rick Richardson of Anue Water Technologies and Sam McGill of Arista Information Systems, Scott Holder of TN811, Jonathan Boyce of USDA RD, Steve Chappell of CSA and Bob Freudenthal, Kevin Gilliam, Dan Martin and Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You: Our meeting sponsors were Southern Sales and Arista Information Systems and also thank you to our door prize contributors: ADC, Southeastern Tank, ViziDocs, Southern Sales, Rye Engineering and Trilec Next Meeting: November 13, 2013
Region 4 6th Annual Water on Water Penny Sutherland, Region Leader August 21, 2013
Region 6 Annie Chiodo, Region Leader July 24, 2013
Meeting Location: Sunset Boat Dock
Meeting Location: Mt. Pleasant Community Center
Attendance: 34
Attendance: 61
Speakers/Presenters: Seth Rye of Rye Engineering, Holly Austin of TN811, Kirk Smith of C.I. Thornburg , Chris Hampton of USDA RD, and Bob Freudenthal and Larry Lewis of TAUD.
Speakers/Presenters: Seth Rye and Mike Shepherd of Rye Engineering, Andrew Lynn of Garver, Holly Austin of TN811, David Money of the Columbia EFO, Steve Chappell of CSA and Bob Freudenthal, Kevin Gilliam, Dewayne Culpepper, Greg Baker, John Hall and Larry Lewis of TAUD.
Thank You: Our meeting sponsors were Rye Engineering, CI Thornburg, ADC, Southeastern Tank, Microbac, Wascon and Kidwell & Associates and also thank you to our door prize contributors: ADC, Rye Engineering, McGill Associates, JR Wauford, Xylem, VizaDocs and TN811 Next Meeting: November 20, 2013
Thank You: Our meeting sponsors were Garver and Rye Engineering and also thank you to our door prize contributors: ADC, Garver, Rye Engineering, Hayes Pipe and Trilec Next Meeting: TBA, visit taud.org for latest info
Region 5 Tom Faulk, Region Leader August 1, 2013 Meeting Location: Brentwood Library 4th Quarter, volume 27
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Region 7 Kenneth Carr, Region Leader July 24, 2013
Region 10 Meeting Tim Lawson, Region Leader August 28, 2013
See Region 6 for details as this was a combined meeting.
Meeting Location: Dayton Chamber of Commerce
Next Meeting: TBA, visit taud.org for latest info
Attendance: 60
Region 8 J. D. Dethloff, Region Leader August 14, 2013 Meeting Location: Jackson Generals Ballpark Attendance: 72 Speakers/Presenters: Brandy Phillips of Kazmier & Associates, Mike Stull of Caldwell Tanks, Sam Selig of Instrument Supply, Scott Holder of TN811, Roy Corley of the Jackson EFO, Brenda Horner of USDA RD, Mike Wetherington of ADC, Darryl Green from the Certification Board and Bob Freudenthal, Dewayne Culpepper, Greg Baker and Tony Wyatt of TAUD. Thank You: Our meeting sponsors were Caldwell Tanks, ECS House Industries and Kazmier and Associates and also thank you to our door prize contributors: ADC, ViziDocs and Rye Engineering
Speakers/Presenters: John Strack of Prominent Pumps, Brad Gresham of Utility Services, Holly Austin of TN811, Gary Burriss of the Chattanooga EFO, Clay Copeland of USDA RD, Chuck Hammonds of SETDD and Dan Martin of TAUD. Thank You: Our meeting sponsors were Prominent Pumps and Utility Services and also thank you to our door prize contributors: ADC, Rye Engineering, McGill Associates, HD Supply, Aulick Chemicals, JR Wauford, Southern Sales, BAR Environmental and Consolidated Pipe Next Meeting: November 19, 2013
Region 11 Chandrika Winston, Region Leader August 14, 2013 See Region 8 for details as this was a combined meeting. Next Meeting: TBA, visit taud.org for latest info
Next Meeting: TBA, visit taud.org for latest info For more information on becoming involved in region meetings, please contact Larry Lewis, (731) 234-0380 or at larrylewis@taud.org.
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Update
Dewayne Culpepper | West TN Wastewater Circuit Rider TAUD
TDEC-Division of Water Resources (DWR) is currently completing a draft of a general permit (GP) for the land application of non-exceptional quality (EQ) biosolids which is on track to go on public notice in November 2013. The proposed GP will allow all existing approved land application sites to be grandfathered in provided a Notice of Intent (NOI) is submitted along with copies of the approval letter(s) for the site(s). Notice of Cover (NOC) will be issued by the DWR within 60 days of receipt of the NOI or the coverage will be automatic. For all new sites, an NOI will be submitted with the necessary information (maps, etc.) per new state biosolids rules 040040-15. This information is basically the same as what has been required in the past under DWR’S old guidelines for a site approval. One of the significant changes made in transitioning from guidelines to rules is the reduction in the setbacks requirements. Under the GP and new rules more land base will be available per application site than would have been available under the old guidelines. For more information please contact Robert G. O’Dette, M.S., P.E., with the Division of Water Resources at office: (615) 5320625 or direct: (615) 253-5319.
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The State’s First Natural Gas Utility Celebrated 60 Years Danny Jones | Editor THE GAZETTE
September 7th, Gibson County Utility District celebrated 60 years of service to Gibson County citizens. The utility district was the first natural gas utility district in the state of Tennessee. State Rep. Curtis Halford read a proclamation from the Tennessee General Assembly and lauded the utility that was formed in 1953. It noted that things change, but some things remain the same, like the service GCUD has and continues to offer. Halford recalled some current events of 1953 when Dwight Eisenhower was president. Fast forwarding, he spoke about a more recent service when GCUD crews laid pipelines to Trenton’s newest industry, MacLean Power Systems, to get the industry up and running, and added congratulations to the commissioners, management and staff at GCUD.
Gibson County Utility District Gen. Mgr. Pat Riley (third from left) accepted accolades of proclamations, plaques and certificates from (l to r) Warren Nevad, executive director of TN Renewable Energy Economic Development Council; Brenda Horner, USDA; State Rep. Curtis Halford; State Sen. John Stephens; County Mayor Tom Witherspoon; Paul Rice with Clean Cities; and Larry Lewis, TAUD, during the 60th Anniversary Celebration Saturday. Riley was called a visionary that keeps the utility on the cutting edge of technology. 22
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State Sen. John Stevens also extended congratulations to the utility for its years of service to the area. County Mayor Tom Witherspoon said, that two of the biggest issues of the country are food production and energy. “GCUD has foresight and stays on the cutting edge of technology and was able to provide a four-inch line to MacLean, in a timely manner.” Tennessee Renewable Energy Economic Development Council Executive Director Warren Nevad recalled five years ago then UT President Joe Johnson, himself and four mayors across the state begin the energy council. “Thanks to Pat Riley, 92 mayors are working today to develop clean energy,” he said. Paul Rice with West Tennessee Clean Cities said he could provide information to anyone interested in fleets of natural gas vehicles. He commended the GCUD commissioners for support of Riley who is working to provide $2 fuel and aiding the natural security of the USA. Larry Lewis with Tennessee Association of Utility Districts called Riley a tireless worker and advocate of natural gas. “GCUD makes a difference in the lives of utility customers,” he said while thanking Riley and the utility leadership for having a vision and are looking into the future for new market resources of energy.
Board Chairman Ed Norman (left) and Gen. Mgr. Pat Riley (center) join GCUD’s Board of Commissioners (l to r) Tom Lannom, Berlynne Holman, Najuana Coleman and Roger Dudley, as they display a huge birthday cake.
Brenda Horner with the United States Department of Agriculture praised Riley and the utility staff for being diligent in getting information to USDA when they partnered with them to provide natural gas to rural areas. She presented Riley a proclamation signed by Bobby Goode, state director. In his closing remarks, Riley said, “Sixty years is a milestone for any organization and we at GCUD want to thank all our customers for their loyalty. It has been our privilege to meet our customers’ energy needs in the past, today and in the future.” “A Greek philosopher once said, ‘Nothing endures but change.’ There have been many changes the past 60 years and we have adapted to those changes. GCUD, formed in 1953, became the first natural gas utility district in the state and is an original charter member of the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts.” Since coming to work for the district, customer numbers have doubled, yet new technologies have made the district more efficient and helped keep rates affordable. The district in the last 12 years has invested over $12 million in infrastructure and system improvements. “The U.S. possesses more natural gas than any other nation on earth and an energy revolution will give this country its energy independence back and greatly enhance our natural security.” This change has come to GCUD and they have started adding compressed natural gas vehicles to its fleet, that resulted in a $100,000 a year savings in fuel costs.
Marilyn Cotham was the first attending GCUD’s 60th Anniversary Celebration to try out one of the district’s compressed natural gas vehicles. Gary Smith accompanied Cotham and others (including County Mayor Tom Witherspoon) who wanted to see how they operated.
“GCUD is looking at building a natural gas station across the road to meet the needs of compressed natural gas vehicle customers, being the only one in West Tennessee outside of Memphis,” Riley said.
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Meet Senator Ken Yager
Joe May | Lobbyist TAUD
Senator Ken Yager (R-Harriman) is currently serving in his second term in the Tennessee General Assembly representing the 12th senatorial district, which consists of Roane, Rhea, Campbell, Morgan, Fentress, Scott, and Pickett Counties. But this isn’t the first time Senator Yager has served his community. A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, Yager began his public service career as a teacher in the Harriman City School System. He later obtained his law degree from the University of Memphis. After serving for four years as the Roane County Attorney, he was elected as the Roane County Executive, a position he served in for 24 years until his retirement in 2006. His term as County Executive was best remembered by the surplus he left, without ever raising taxes, and the credit rating that improved under his tenure. Having the desire to continue a career of public service, two years later he was elected to the State Senate. During his first term in office, Senator Yager’s past governmental experience earned him the Chairmanship of the Senate State and Local Government Committee, a powerful committee in the legislature. The State and Local Government Committee has jurisdiction over legislation that involves utility districts, municipalities, counties, the National Guard and state election law, among many other areas. “Senator Yager has vast experience in state and local government matters,” said Lt. Governor Ramsey when he appointed Sen. Yager. “He has a long and distinguished record of serving both in the community and on the state level. I am confident he will be an excellent chairman.” The Senator also serves on the influential Joint Fiscal Review Committee where he keeps a watchful eye of the states financial affairs, something he did for 24 years as the Roane County Executive. Once Senator Yager took over the committee, has established himself as a fair and impartial leader by giving everyone a chance to be heard in his committee. This has been seen firsthand when Senator Yager oversaw the hearings on redistricting and voter legislation. His confidence and calm demeanor have been noticed by many of his colleagues and observers at the state capitol. A strong proponent for the men and women who comprise the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts, Senator Yager knows the importance of utility districts. “As a former County Executive and now as a State Senator, I have seen first hand the role of utility districts in improving the quality of life for Tennesseans,” said Senator Yager in a recent interview. “I am always looking for ways to work with TAUD to improve our utility districts on behalf of the citizens of this great state.” With an open door policy that he has had since his County Executive days, Senator Yager is one of the most accessible and dedicated legislators on the hill. We look forward to working with him in the years to come.
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TAUD Activity Fee Contributors These utility & associate members contributed to Activity Fees in support of TAUD’s legislative effort. Activity Fees are vital to assist the association in it’s work on behalf of the industry. We want to recognize the voluntary support given by these members. For details on how you can join these supporters, see bottom of page.
2013 Participating Utilities 25 Utility District Adams-Cedar Hill Water System Adamsville Utilities Alamo Water & Sewer Division-City Hall Alexandria Waterworks Allardt Water Works Alpha-Talbott Utility District Anderson County Water Authority Ashland City Water & Sewer Athens Utility Board Baxter Waterworks Bedford County Utility District Bells Utilities Benton Waterworks Berrys Chapel Utility, Inc. Bethel Springs Water Department Big Creek Utility District Bloomingdale Utility District Blountville Utility District Bondecroft Utility District Bradford Water System Brentwood Water Department Brownlow Utility District Cagle-Freedonia Utility District Carderview Utility District Carthage Water Department Cedar Grove Utility District Center Grove-Win. Springs Utility District Chanute-Pall Mall Utility District Chapel Hill Utilities Charlotte Wastewater System Citizens Gas Utility District Clarksville Gas & Water Department Coffee Co. Water & Wastewater Treatment Authority Cold Springs Utility District Collegedale WW Collection System Collinwood Utility Department Copper Basin Utility District Copperhill Utility Department Cordell Hull Utility District Cowan Board of Public Utilities Crab Orchard Utility District Crockett Public Utility District Cumberland Basin Wastewater Systems, Cumberland City Water & Sewer Cumberland Gap Water & Sewer Cumberland Heights Utility District Decherd Water System Dekalb Utility District DeWhite Utility District Dowelltown-Liberty Water Dresden Water & Sewer Dry Branch POA East Fork Utility District East Montgomery Utility District Eastside Utility District Elk River Utility District Erin Water System
Fall Creek Falls Utility District Fentress County Utility District First Utility District of Hardin County First Utility District of Hawkins County First Utility District of Knox County Franklin Water Management Dept. Friendship Water Company Friendsville Water System Gibson County Utility District Gibson Water System Gladeville Utility District Glen Hills Utility District Gordonsville Wastewater System Grand Junction Water System Grandview Utility District Graysville Water System Greater Dickson Gas Authority Greenbrier Water System Greeneville Water Commission Greenfield Water System Griffith Creek Utility District H. B. & T. S. Utility District Hallsdale-Powell Utility District Hamilton Co. Water & WW Authority Harbor Utility District Hardeman-Fayette Utility District Harpeth Valley Utilities District Harriman Utility Board Hartsville Water & Sewer Henderson Utility Department Hendersonville Utility District Hixson Utility District Holiday Shores Water Service Hornsby Water System Humphreys County Utility District Huntland Water System Huntsville Utility Board Huntsville Utility District Intermont Utility District Iron City Utilities District Jackson County Utility District Jackson Energy Authority Jamestown Gas & Water Jasper Waterworks Johnson University Kenton Utilities Kimball Sewer System Kingston Springs Wastewater System Knox Chapman Utility District Lafollette Utilities LaGrange Water Department LaGuardo Utility District Lake City Water & Sewer Department Lake County Utility District Lakeview Utility District Lewisburg Water & Wastewater Lexington Utilities Lincoln Memorial University Loudon Utilities Lynchburg Metro Utility District Lynnville Water Utility
Madison Suburban Utility District Marshall County Board of Public Utilities Martel Utility District Maury City Utilities Maury County Board of Public Utilities Memphis Light Gas Water Division Michie Water System Middle TN Natural Gas Utility District Middleton Water System Milcrofton Utility District Minor Hill Utility District Monteagle Rural Utility District Monterey Water & Wastewater Moscow Water Department Mowbray Mountain Utility District Mt. Carmel Wastewater Mt. Pleasant Water/WW/Gas Munford Utilities Murfreesboro Water & Sewer New Canton Utility District New Johnsonville Water New Market Utility District Newbern Water & Sewer Niota Waterworks Nolensville/College Grove Utility District North Elizabethton Water Co-op North Greene Utilities Inc. North Overton Utility District North Utility District of Rhea County Northeast Henry County Utility District Northeast Knox Utility District Northeast Lawrence Utility District Northwest Clay County Utility District Northwest Dyersburg Utility District Northwest Henry Utility District O Connor Utility District Oakland Water System Obion Utilities Ocoee Utility District Old Gainesboro Road Utility District Old Hickory Utility District Oneida Water & Wastewater Department Paris Henry County Utility District Persia Utility District Plateau Utility District Pleasant View Utility District Poplar Grove Utility District Quebeck-Walling Utility District Ramer Water Department Reelfoot Utility District of Lake County Riceville Utility District Ridgely Waterworks Ripley Utility System River Road Utility District Roan Mountain Utility District Roane Central Utility District Roane County Wastewater Rockwood Water, Wastewater, & Gas Russellville-Whitesburg Utility District Rutherford Water Department Rutledge Waterworks Department
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Thank You for Your support These utility & associate members contributed to Activity Fees in support of TAUD’s legislative effort. Activity Fees are vital to assist the association in it’s work on behalf of the industry. We want to recognize the voluntary support given by these members. For details on how you can join these supporters, see bottom of page. Sale Creek Utility District Samburg Utility District Savannah Valley Utility District Scotts Hill Water System Second South Cheatham Utility District Selmer Utility Division Sevier County Utility District Shady Grove Utility District Smith Utility District Smithville Water & Sewer Smyrna Water System Sneedville Utility District Soddy-Daisy-Falling Water Utility District South Blount County Utility District South Cumberland Utility District South Elizabethton Utility District South Giles Utility District South Paris Coop Water System South Pittsburg Water and Gas Springcreek Utility District Springfield Water & Sewer Springville Utility District Surgoinsville Utility District Sweetwater Utilities Board Sylvia-TN City-Pond Utility District Tansi Sewer Utility District of Cumberland Co. Toone Water System Tracy City Public Utility Trezevant Water & Sewer Tuckaleechee Utility District Tullahoma Utilities Board Unicoi County Gas Utility District Unicoi Water Utility District Upper Cumberland Gas Utility District Waldens Ridge Utility District Warren County Utility District Wartrace Waterworks & Sewerage Watauga River Regional Water Authority Water Authority of Dickson County Watts Bar Utility District Waverly Water System Webb Creek Utility District West Knox Utility District West Overton Utility District West TN Public Utility District West Warren-Viola Utility District West Wilson Utility Districts Westmoreland Water System White House Utility District Whiteville Water & Wastewater Whitwell Water System Wilson County Water Authority Winchester Utilities Woodbury Water & Sewer Woodlawn Utility District
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2014 Participating Associates A J Enterprises A2H, Inc. Affinity Benefits of Tennessee American Development Corporation Atlas Copco CMT USA, Inc. Barge Waggoner Sumner and Cannon Bio-Chem Resources Boerger, LLC Branstetter, Stranch and Jennings C.I. Thornburg Co., Inc. C.R. Barger and Sons, Inc. Cannon and Cannon, Inc. Cash Cycle Solutions, Inc. CH2M HILL Ft. Campbell Privatization Project CH2M HILL, Inc. Construction Site Services-WBE CPI Technologies Crom Corporation CSS Pipe and Meter Cumberland Machine Co. Dexter Fortson Associates, Inc. Equipment Controls First State Flo Trend Systems Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. Frazier and Deeter, LLC Fulghum, MacIndoe and Associates G and C Enclosures, Inc. G and C Supply Company, Inc. Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. Hawkins, Inc. Hayes Pipe Supply Co., Inc. Heartland Pump Rental and Sales, Inc. J.R. Wauford and Co. Engineers Jackson Thornton and Co., P.C. Jacobs Engineering James C. Hailey and Company Joel B. Spaulding and Company John Bouchard and Sons Company Kazmier and Associates, Inc. Kupferle Foundry Company KY/TN Section AWWA LabtronX Lamar Dunn and Associates Layne Christensen Company Mattern and Craig McGill Associates, P.A. McWane Pipe Moore Construction Co., Inc. Mueller Systems Nationwide Analtical Laboratories Next Generation Underwriters Parker, Lawrence, Cantrell and Smith Pittsburg Tank and Tower Company, Inc. Polytec, Inc. Portland Utilities Construction, Inc. Preferred Sandblasting and Paint, LLC Reed and Shows Meter Repair/Supply Co., Inc. Rye Engineering, PLC
S and S Utility Sales, LLC Sani-Tech Services, LLC Scientific Sales, Inc. SE Tennessee Development District Sensus Severn Trent Services Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. Southeastern Tank, Inc. Southern Pipe and Supply Southern Sales Company, Inc. Stigall Engineering Associates, Inc. Stringfellow, Inc. TEC Environmental Lab, Inc. Tencarva Machinery Company Tennessee Engineering Group Tennessee Instrumentation Co. Tennessee Wastewater Systems, Inc. TLM Associates, Inc. Trilec Vaughn and Melton Veteran Management Services W and W Engineering, LLC W.Rogers Company Walter A. Wood Supply Co. Water Systems Optimization Wiley Bros.-Aintree Capital LLC BAR Environmental Power-Tel United Utilities
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Individual Contributors to TUPAC These individuals made a voluntary contribution to support TUPAC. We want to recognize their support and thank them for their commitment to Tennessee’s utilities. Due to the structure of TUPAC events and opportunities to contribute, we apologize if we inadvertently omitted anyone from the contributor list below. Please let us know and we will include your name in the next issue. Please email Colleen SauvÊ, colleen@taud.org or call direct 615.900.1015. Aclara Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC American Development Corporation Charlie Anderson John P. Anthony Tom Atchley Bar Environmental Supply, Inc. Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc. Bass, Berry & Simms PLC Keener Billups Melissa Bloom Brian Boyd Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings, PLLC. Brenntag Mid-South C.I.Thornburg Co., Inc. David P. Callahan Flora B. Charles Najanna Coleman Phillip Combs Consolidated Pipe and Supply Co, Inc. Ralph Cooper Jerry Cravins Crom Corporation David H. Horton Andrew K. Deutscher Denise Dickens Roger Dudley William F. Dunnill Robert W. Dunson Eco-Tech, Inc. Bobby R. Ellis Don Englehart Bruce D. Evans Paulo Fonda Bob Freudenthal Penny M. Funk Jeremy D. Gibson Bruce Giles Kevin D. Gilliam Mike Green GRW Engineers, Inc. Craig N. Haney HD Supply Waterworks William Heck Jr. Drexel A. Heidel Dustin Henderson Hethcoat & Davis, Inc. Kevin Hickerson Catherine Ingram J.T. Guthrie & Son Inc. Nona S. Jackson Frank Lammers Jack E. Lay Larry D. Lewis Stuart B. Liddell LittleJohn Engineering Associates Billy Loggins Terence B. Lynch Joseph R. May Larry K. McElroy John E. Milteer
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Comments on EPA Electronic Reporting Rule Dewayne Culpepper | West TN Wastewater Circuit Rider TAUD The state of Tennessee plans to develop a template for its Tennessee NPDES permit holders. The template’s discharge monitoring reports will be similar to the old Deemer’s reporting system used by Major NPDES Permit holders fom 1999 to 2009. This will be a huge task because each permit template is tailor made for each permittees limits and requirements. The program calculates all information required by the DMR reports, like the retired Deemer’s program did. This new reporting software will then communicate with the new proposed EPA reporting software. As with the old Deemer’s program, it took a while to work out the bugs, but once the Deemer’s program was running well most permittees liked it and hated to see it scraped. EPA has an aggressive schedule of proposed implementation once the rule is in effect. That date could be one to three years away depending on the commenting process. The entire process will probably take more time than anticipated because the proposed EPA electronic reporting rule will require all NPDES permittees, major and minor, to comply. EPA wants to start receiving all DMR reporting after one year of the effective date. This will effect over 44,000 permittees nationwide. The comment period on the proposed rule ends Oct. 28. EPA has pledged to submit a supplemental notice, with an additional comment period, if it receives comments requiring significant changes -- a possibility that is likely. The agency hopes to complete the final rule by late 2014 or early 2015. We will see what happens. Once the rule is effective, that would start the clock on a yearlong deadline for electronically submitting the first phase of data -- discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and reports for facilities operating under a federal general permit. Two years after the rule is complete, the rest of the data would be required, including reports from facilities with a state general permit and reports associated with a host of programs -- concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), separate and combined sewer systems, pretreatment programs, biosolids generators and municipal separate storm sewer systems. During a September 4th webinar for water utility groups, EPA said regulated facilities are projected to spend $16 million over two years, which represents roughly $362-per-facility charge multiplied by the vast number of permit holders. The cost ONLY covers electronic signature agreements, training and registration. Given the large scope of this proposal, the EPA commits to offer an additional opportunity for transparency and engagement by publishing a supplemental notice should they receive comments on the proposed rule that require significant changes. States, tribes, territories, permittees, and other stakeholders can review and comment on the supplemental notice. EPA plans to publish the supplemental notice within 180 days after the public comment period for this proposed rule has closed. 4th Quarter, volume 27
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Can Parasitic Worms Get Into Drinking Water Tanks Erika Henderson | Director of Research Pittsburg Tank & Tower
On August 26, 2013 a small Oklahoma town was advised not to use the tap water for cooking or drinking, because red worms had been found in the town’s drinking water supply. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) conducted an investigation and determined that midge flies entered the system through sand filters at the water treatment plant. The flies laid their eggs in the filters and when the eggs hatched the red worms simply swam into the water supply. (1) Fortunately, these worms were not parasitic, but several parasitic worms could get into drinking water systems. Roundworms, flukes, and tapeworms are the most common types of human parasitic worms that could gain access to drinking water by their hosts. These parasitic worms are transmitted by direct contact with their eggs, consuming a host that has the parasitic eggs, or consuming the feces of hosts that contain their parasitic eggs. Once consumed, the parasitic eggs hatch and attach themselves to the intestines. Some stay in the intestines, but others travel to various organs and parts of the body to cause damage, while they continue to grow and multiply. So, what are these hosts, and how do they get into drinking water to contaminate it? Hosts can include aquatic life, insects, birds, rodents and other animals. They can gain access to drinking water through openings on tanks. Aquatic hosts can travel through the inlet or outlet pipes depending on the tank’s source of water. Aquatic life is often found in tanks that receive their water from lakes, streams, rivers or other waterways. A few years ago, more than 50,000 gallons of mud and aquatic life were removed from a two-million gallon tank in New York, and in Georgia, a fish swam past the camera during an inspection. These are all potential parasitic worm hosts! Other hosts can gain access by holes in the roof, shell, or floor. Gaps between the roof and shell, vents or overflows with torn or missing screens can allow insects, birds, and other small animals into the tank. If birds and insects are in the tank, then their feces and the possibility of parasitic eggs are also in the tank. Human beings that consume the contaminated water become the next host, where the parasitic worm continues to grow in them for years! Another disturbing fact is that these openings often go unnoticed until an inspection is performed, which could be years. That means this potential risk could go unnoticed for years! Stagnant water also contributes to contaminated water. The stagnant water creates a list of microscopic organisms and bacteria that lures potential hosts into the tanks. Stagnation occurs when water is separated into layers arranged by density; the least dense and warmer 32
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water siting above the denser cooler layers of water coming in. The layers are caused by differences in temperature, pressure, and pH. These unmixed layers cause water quality to deteriorate and age, increasing bacterial growth. Flies, mosquitoes, water fleas and other insects and crustaceans are attracted to the bacterium and birds are attracted to the insects. Water fleas are possible hosts to the Dracunculus larva, a type of roundworm that causes a horrific disease known as guinea worm disease (GWD). Once the infected water fleas are ingested, stomach acid dissolves the water flea, but not the Dracunculus larva that hatches and travels to connective tissues. Often, no symptoms are noticed until approximately one year later, when the disease and worm presents itself with a painful, burning sensation, as a blister on the skin forms. About a week later, the blister ruptures exposing one end of the worm. Often, the infected person immerses the affected area in water to relieve the pain, but then hundreds of thousands of larvae contaminate the water, allowing the cycle to repeat again. To extract the worm, a person must wrap the live worm around a piece of gauze or stick. The process can take hours to months and great pain accompanies it. (2) Other parasitic roundworms that could be found in drinking water include pinworms, hookworms, Ascaris, Baylisascaris, and Stronglyloides Stercoralis. Pinworms are said to be the number one parasite in North America and the eggs can become airborne, living for days without a host. Hookworm eggs can live without a host for weeks, and Strongyloides Stercoralis can live with or without a host. Baylisacaris and Dracunculus Insignis are found in dogs, raccoons, minks, foxes, otters, skunks and other small animals of North America. (3) Just last year, a decomposing raccoon was found in a Virginia ground storage tank, and a dead squirrel was pulled from a Missouri ground storage tank. Ascaris worms are roundworms that cause respiratory problems, and live worms may be observed in the stool or exiting through the nose or mouth! According to Human Diseases and Conditions, “It has been estimated that 4 million people in the United States carry ascaris, most of them in rural southeastern areas.” (4) May 24, 2013, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in their Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report that, “During April 2010- March 2013 the Maine Department of Health and Human Services investigated multiple cases of ascariasis that have been reported by health-care providers, veterinarians, and patents. After investigation, 14 persons on seven farms in Maine were identified with Ascaris infection.” (5) These are serious parasitic roundworm infections going on right here in the United States now, and it doesn’t stop with just roundworms. Flatworms and tapeworms also have their grasp on Americans. The Trematodes (flukes) are found worldwide, and their common hosts are fish, snails, water plants and fish eating animals. These potential hosts are found and removed from water tanks yearly! Flukes are flatworms that live in the intestines, tissue, lungs or blood depending on what kind has infected the body. The Fasciolopsis Buski (intestinal fluke) infects the small intestines, and the Fasciola Hepatica (liver fluke) infects the billary ducts and gall bladder. The Paragonimus Westermani (lung fluke) is found in the lungs and is sometimes mistaken for lung cancer. The Schistosoma (blood flukes) are found in the blood and travel all over the body causing damage to red blood cells and organs. People infected with blood flukes get sick, weak and often die. (6) The Cestodes (tapeworms) include the Taenia Solium (pork tapeworm), Taenia Saginata (beef tapeworm), Diphyllobothrium Latum (fish tapeworm), Hymenolpis Diminuta (rat tapeworm), and Hymenolepis Nana (dwarf tapeworm). The pork tapeworm can cause Neurocysticerosis (NCC), an infection of the brain or spinal cord. According to the American Academy of Neurology, “Neurocysticercosis is typically considered a disease of the developing world. Nonetheless, NCC is also diagnosed in the developed world. The disease now is on the rise in 4th Quarter, volume 27
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developed countries such as the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.” (7) January 15,2013, a NewRX editor of Life Science Weekly reported that, “Baylor University College of Medicine stated, “The rise in the number of cases of NCC in developed countries, especially in the Unites States of America, has largely been driven by influx of immigrants from endemic to non-endemic regions and the widespread access to neuroimaging. Cases of local transmission have also been documented particularly in the setting of a tapeworm carrier present in the household, with highlights the relevance of NCC as a public health problem in the USA. We estimate that between 1320 and 5050 new cases of NCC occur every year in the USA.” (8) The beef tapeworm eggs can survive for months in the environment, and the fish tapeworm eggs mature in the water within three weeks. Tapeworms of wild animals can cause Alveolar Echniococcosis disease that mimics liver cancer and cirrhosis of the liver.
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Rat tapeworms and dwarf tapeworms are found in the feces of rats. Beetles and fleas eat the feces and become the new host. Several years ago, twenty-four dead rats were pulled from a Maryland water tank, and everyday insects and beetles are found in tanks! So, what can be done to prevent these horrible parasitic worms from getting into the water systems? #1 Prevent the potential hosts from entering the tank by getting the tank inspected for openings. #2 Clean and disinfect the tank regularly, and #3 test and treat the water going into the tank, and the water coming out of the tank regularly. Prevent the potential hosts from entering the tank by getting it inspected for openings that could lead to unauthorized access. Screens, free from rips or tears, should cover all pipe openings. Holes and gaps should be sealed or welded. Roof manways and hatches should seal tightly and a lock should be placed on them. Ladders should have appropriate ladder guards and locks to prevent people from entering the tank or placing potential hosts into the tank. Clean and disinfect water tanks regularly. America Water Works Association (AWWA) states that, “Tanks should be washed out and inspected at least once every 3 years, and where water supplies have sediment problems, annual washouts are recommended.” (AWWA M42-92) (9) After reading this article, biannual inspections and cleanouts are probably more desirable. Water tanks can be taken out-of-service and a trained professional can physically enter the tanks to inspect and clean them, or a robotic inspection and cleanout can be performed. A robotic inspection does not require draining the tank and there is no downtime, liability, or water loss. Lockout/tag out procedures and confined space permits are not needed, because no one enters the tank. The robot is equipped with lights and a color camera, and live viewing of the inspection takes place through a ground monitor. A DVD of the inspection is provided and both forms of inspections come with a written report that includes a detailed evaluation, photographs (hopefully, none with potential parasitic hosts), recommendations of needed repairs, code updates, and a cost estimate for each item.
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After an inspection has been performed and the condition of the tank has been determined, please address the issues. If the tank needs to be cleaned, then please clean it. If the water temperature during the inspection indicated possible stratification, then please take necessary steps to eliminate it. A mixing system may need to be installed to prevent the stratified water, and the water may need to be tested and treated more often. Everyone deserves clean and healthy drinking water free from parasitic worms. Please take all necessary precaution to prevent potential hosts from getting into drinking water tanks and spreading these horrific diseases that result from the infections.
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TUPAC Golf Tournament Larry Lewis | Sourcewater Protection TAUD
The TUPAC Golf Tournament was held on August 7, 2013 at the River Islands Golf Club in Sevierville. A field of 112 golfers participated this year making this year’s tournament a successful fundraiser for TUPAC. The golf committee worked hard to make this tournament a success and we appreciate their work. The members of the committee are: Mike Clingenpeel, Chairman John Hall Duke Julian Ryan Leisey Larry Lewis Caroline Oakes Carolyn Rabatin Marc Nichols Rick Pearson Josh Cravins Keener Billups Paolo Fonda Dustin Henderson Tournament Winners: 1st Flight Craig Barker Billy Clemmer Josh Spradlin Mark Young 2nd Flight Larry McElroy Zach Romaine Tammie Spencer Dean Keith 3rd Flight Russ Nelson Jeff Rose Ken Threet Kevin Waters 36
Thank you to all our sponsors: ADS American Development Corporation AW Engineering Bass Berry and Sims Branstetter, Stranch, & Jennings BAR Environmental, Inc. Bob Ellis and Cathie Ingram Duncan-Williams, Inc Eco-Tech, Inc. Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. G&C Supply Company GRW Engineers, Inc. Gutherie Sales & Service, Inc. HD Supply Waterworks Hethcoat and Davis HOBAS Pipe USA James C. Hailey & Co. Joe May and Ralph Cooper, Lobbyists Larry McElroy M&H/Kennedy Valve McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co. Robert G. Campbell & Associates S&S Utility Sales, LLC Southeastern Tank, Inc. Southern Sales Compnay, Inc SSR-Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. TAUD Board of Directors TAUD Golf Committee TAUD Legislative Committee The CROM Corporation TN811 Tennessee Engineering Group TUA Tyler Union United Systems and Software United Utilities Inc Wascon, Inc. Wiley Bros. - Aintree Capital LLC
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TUPAC Trap Shoot Kevin Gilliam | Middle TN Circuit Rider TAUD
This year the TAUD TUPAC Trap Shoot was held at the Gatlinburg Sportsman’s Club. The shoot began with a safety briefing from the Sportsman’s club personnel. Twenty-two (22) shooters broke up into 2 groups to shoot several different stations of double trap and skeet variations. The entry fee was $35.00 and each miss cost the shooter .50 cents to go towards TUPAC. The shooting group ranged from experienced shooters to amateurs! Consequently, those who aren’t the best shot, contribute the most money to TUPAC. This year was very exciting as Melissa Ragsdale Bloom and Craig Haney were the two shooters who only missed 14 of their 50 targets resulting in a “shoot off.” Craig prevailed as the top shooter after the nail-biting, shoot off. The TAUD TUPAC trap shoot is a great way to have fun with members of the association while enjoying the outdoors in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. We missed the presence of Danny Brown, and hope to have everyone back at next year’s trap shoot, which will be held August 13, 2014.
We do offer a very special “Thank You” to our TUPAC Trap Shoot associate sponsors and those whom provided door prizes and refreshments: A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing Co. S & S Utility Sales Consolidated Pipe Supply Southern Sales Co. Regions Bank Walter A. Wood Supply Co.
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2013 Business of Running a Utility Conference Beth Hardiman | Event Planning & Member Services TAUD
The 2013 Business of Running A Utility Conference was held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center on August 7-9 with over 700 attendees, plus 116 exhibitors. A new feature this year was the Innovation Theatre located in the Exhibit Hall which provided attendees a look into the innovative ways water and natural gas are used. Theater attendees had the opportunity to win $50.00 at each showing. See winners pictured right TAUD’s Super Session celebrated the good work that utility industry people do in our community but also the world. TAUD Board Member and First Utility of Knox County General Manager Bruce Giles shared how a group of utility suppliers, engineers and utility personnel formed the Knox Pro Corps. The Knox Pro Corps seeks to provide Knoxville professionals a means to improve the health and welfare of impoverished communities in the U.S. and abroad by utilizing their talents and professional training. Bruce shared how a team worked in Guatemala within a community to provide a source of safe and clean drinking water and to teach the residents of the community how to sustain potable water. Mike Wetherington of American Development Corporation gave a special presentation on the life of Jay Rogers. Jay is the son of Tim Rogers who is Trezevant’s Water Superintendent. Jay lost his battle with cancer in 2012 but his young life made such an impact on all those around him. He was an inspiration and published author at the time of his death. Jay was also the youngest individual to receive his Cross Connection Certification. For that reason the Jay Rogers family received a honorary Roger Booher Young Professional of the Year award. The Tennessee Utility Education Corporation presented a sizeable donation to of the Jay Rogers Foundation. Throughout the Super Session, Dr. Sandra Dudley of TDEC, US Congressman Scott DesJarlais and Bobby Goode of USDA judged the statewide Best Tasting Water Contest. Region 2 representative Lenoir City Utilities Board was the statewide winner and will participate in the NRWA Great American Taste Test next February. This year’s conference provided up to eight hours of certification training for utility commissioners, and six hours of certification for operators. The Association appreciates your loyal support in attendance and look forward to another fantastic Business Conference August 13-15, 2014 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Mark your calendars, and plan to make your reservations early to take advantage of discounted rates. 38
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Bruce Giles, First Utility of Knox County
Mike Wetherington, ADC
Bobby Goode, USDA, Award Winning Lenoir City Utilities Board’s Tim McKelvey & Don Simpson, US Congressman Scott Dejarlais and Dr. Sandra Dudley, TDEC
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Awards presented by TAUD President Freddie Weston
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2013 Associate Advisor, Larry Lewis, Kidwell & Co.
Office Manager of the Year, Kelle Dyer, West Warren-Viola U.D.
Associate of the Year, Mike Clingenpeel, HD Supply Waterworks
Roger Booher Young Professional of the Year, Wesley Barger, Watts Bar U.D.
General Manager of the Year, Richard Phillips, Northeast Knox U.D.
Cecil Branstetter Legacy Award Patsy Johnson, Old Gainesboro Road U.D.
Celebrating 5 Years of Service at TAUD, Colleen SauvĂŠ
Celebrating 20 Years of Service at TAUD, John Hall
Celebrating 25 Years of Service at TAUD, Penny Funk TENNESSEE UTILITY NEWS | www.taud.org
Region leaders pictured left to right: Kenneth Carr, Jimmy Langley, J.D. Dethloff, Scott Miller, Bruce Giles, Fred Hicks, Penny Sutherland, Annie Chiodo and TAUD President, Freddie Weston. Not pictured, Tim Lawson, Chandrika Winston & Tom Faulk
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Honorary Roger Booher Young Professional of the Year, recieved by Jay Rogers’s father, Tim Rogers, Trezevant Water & Sewer System’s Water Superintendent and presented by Mike Clingenpeel, HD Supply (left) and Mike Wetherington, ADC (right). Jay Rogers was the youngest person in the state to earn his state cross connection certification. To learn more about Jay Roger’s life, get a copy of his book “Jay’s Journey” available at jaysjourneybook.com
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SAVE! We have a crew in YOUR AREA! Inspections Repair New & Used Wet In Service Cleaning Relocation Dry Paint Erectors ROV Insulation Dismantles (Robotic) API Mixing System
Tanks Elevated Underground Ground Storage
ROV inspections can be viewed on TV console during inspection & DVD provided. All inspections include bound reports, recommendations and cost estimates.
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UPCOMING CLASSES >>> CHATTANOOGA 1/22 1/23
Trench Excavation Competent Person Confined Space Safety
6 hrs. 6 hrs.
DS/CS All
CLARKSVILLE 1/28 1/29
Cross Connection Renewal Cross Connection Basic
6 hrs. All 12 hrs. All
JACKSON
Call the TAUD Training Station (615) 900-1000 You may register for any of these courses online at: www.taud.org, click “Training”, then click “List All” or select your desired category: -Water Treatment/ Distribution -Wastewater/ Collection -Certification Prep -Conferences -Backflow Training -Safety -Natural Gas -Commissioner’s Training
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12/3 12/4 12/5
Safe Drinking Water Update 3&4 Safe Drinking Water Update Safe Drinking Water Update
6 hrs. 6 hrs. 6 hrs.
WT WT DS
KNOXVILLE 11/4
FALL CRAM SESSIONS
12 hrs. All
LAWRENCEBURG 12/17 Safe Drinking Water Update 3&4 12/18 Safe Drinking Water Update 12/19 Safe Drinking Water Update
6 hrs. 6 hrs. 6 hrs.
WT WT DS
6 hrs.
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MEMPHIS 1/22
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MURFREESBORO 11/4 11/12 11/13 1/6 1/7 1/8 1/14 1/21
FALL CRAM SESSIONS Cross Connection Renewal Cross Connection Basic Fundamentals of Water Distribution Cross Connection Renewal Cross Connection Basic Practical Math for Water Treatment Plant Chemical Operations & Safety
12 hrs. All 6 hrs. All 12 hrs. All 6 hrs. DS 6 hrs. All 15 hrs. All 12 hrs. WT 6 - 18 hrs All
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CUSTOM WATER TREATMENT PROGRAMS DESIGNED BY PROFESSIONALS SINCE 1990 WATER QUALITY COMPLIANCE ENSURED FOR:
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Surface Water Influent Chemistry Enhanced Disinfection
DBP Control with Chlorine Dioxide Corrosion Control
BOILER AND COOLING WATER Langelier and Ryzner Index Calculations Corrosion Coupon Studies
Energy and Water Saving Recommendations Inspections of Towers
Fouling Determinations
STORMWATER Technical Support Testing Polymers
Microbiological Control Epa Approved Products
INDUSTRIAL & MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER Sludge Dewatering Suspended Solids/Bod Control Operator Training
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Administrative Professionals Conference
December 4 - 6 | The Inn at Opryland | 240 Music Valley Dr. | Nashville, Tennessee | (615) 889-0800
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REGISTRATION FORM
please print
Please make copies of this form for more than 4 registrants.
Registrant 1:__________________________________________________ Registrant 2:___________________________________________________
Please print
** Please note Hotel cut-off is Registrant 4:___________________________________________________ November 15th. Please make Utility/Company:________________________________________________________ reservations Address:______________________________________________________ ASAP to receive group rate Registrant 3:___________________________________________________
City:____________________________State: ____ Utility Phone:
Zip: ______________
(_______) - _______ - ______________
E-mail: ____________________________________________ Registration Fees: By November 22, 2013 TAUD Member TAUD Non-Member One day only After November 22, 2013 TAUD Member TAUD Non-Member One day only
$205 $390 $100
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ADMINISTR ATIVE PROFESSIONALS
Administrative Professionals Conference December 4 - 6, 2013 Radisson Hotel at Opryland The Inn at Opryland ** You may also register on-line at www.taud.org
Send your payment information or check, made payable to TAUD to: TAUD P.O. Box 8041 Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37133-8041 Fax: (615) 898-8283 Questions? (615) 896-9022 4th Quarter, volume 27
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GAME - SPOT THE DIFFERENCES
Find 10 differences between the original photo, pictured top, and the changed photo, pictured bottom.
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