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EPA Statement on Generator Compliance and Peak Shaving Initiative Steve Page | Director U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning & Standards
Rural water has been working on providing information, clarifications and proposed changes to the new EPA regulation related to air emissions on generators used by water utilities which could have led to replacement of existing generators with very costly ones designed to reduce air emissions and air pollution. We want to provide an update on what we understand related to this regulation, and how it may affect your utility. First, we have uncovered details relate to the proposal that assure us we can still use generators for emergency purposes, exercise and maintain the generators, and assure our water utilities they don’t have to replace current workable generators. Utilities will have to upgrade to more modern Tier 4 Emission Generators when replacement of the current asset or inventory requires replacement. Here is what is currently allowed by the EPA: Rule Applicability The bold-italicized language below gives us comfort that emergency use of portable or stationary generators is approved. The rule Does Not Apply to the following: 1. Motor vehicles, or to non-road engines, which are: - self-propelled (tractors, bulldozers) - propelled while performing their function (lawnmowers) - portable or transportable (has wheels, skids, carrying handles, dolly, trailer or platform). Note: a portable non-road engine becomes stationary if it stays in one location for more than 12 months (or full annual operating period of a seasonal source) 2. Existing emergency engines located at residential, institutional, or commercial area sources, used or obligated to be available ≤15 hr/yr for emergency demand response, and not used for local reliability. Engine must meet Subpart ZZZZ Requirements emergency engine operational requirements: - Unlimited use for emergencies (e.g., power outage, fire, flood) - Emergency engines may operate for 100 hr/yr for any combination of the following: 1. maintenance/testing; 2. emergency demand response (in situations when a blackout is imminent – either the
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reliability coordinator has declared an Energy Emergency Alert Level 2 as defined in the North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standard; or there is a deviation of voltage or frequency of 5 percent or greater below standard voltage or frequency); 3. 50 hr/yr of the 100 hr/yr allocation can be used for: - non-emergency situations if no financial arrangement - local reliability as part of a financial arrangement with another entity if specific criteria met (existing Recriprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE) regulations at area sources of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP) only) - peak shaving until May 3, 2014 (existing RICE at area sources of HAP only) if part of a peak shaving (load management) program with the local distribution system operator and the power is provided only to the facility or to support the local distribution system
Stationary units can be exercised, maintained and tested for reliably and readiness up to 100 hours a year. We doubt active oversight and inspection of this will occur but only in rare cases would systems exceed this number anyway. We don’t fully understand how emergency demand response (imminent blackout) is predicted by electric suppliers or how communications occur between electric provider and water utilities, but it (notification and generator use by water utility to help both) may be covered in the 100 hours also. Second, we have asked for clarification and extension/exemption for water utilities on allowance of Peak Shaving beyond May 3, 2014. Although we realize peak shaving (going onto generator power vs line power) may be the most expensive power for a water utility, it may very well be the best plan for a community as it may prevent a blackout/brownout. The water utility in many communities, especially smaller ones, are the largest electric user on the grid; and can lower peak usage or the building of additional electric plants (this is more air pollution and expense added to customers’ bills) than infrequent use of water utility generators to peak shave. 2nd Quarter, volume 28
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4. 50 hr/yr of the 100 hr/yr allocation can be used for: non-emergency situations if no financial arrangement local reliability as part of a financial arrangement with another entity if specific criteria met (existing RICE at area sources of HAP only)
peak shaving until May 3, 2014 (existing RICE at area sources of HAP only) if part of a peak shaving (load management) program with the local distribution system operator and the power is provided only to the facility or to support the local distribution system Mike Keegan, an analyst for the National Rural Water Association requested the EPA’s assistance in helping small and rural communities clarify some authorities under the Agency’s 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63; National Emission Standards for HAP for RICE; New Source Performance Standards for Stationary Internal Combustion Engines; Final Rule. Clarification was sought for the following: • • •
Any opportunity to extend the compliance date for existing stationary emergency engines to participate in peak shaving operations beyond the current May 3, 2014 compliance date. Explanation of the decision to select the May 3, 2014 compliance date versus the earlier proposed April 2017 date. Any opportunity for reconsideration of the May 3, 2014 compliance date considering the potential: impact on disadvantage local governments, unintended consequence forcing expansion of the local electric system, and de minimis environmental impact.
The following response was provided: The RICE NESHAP requirements for existing stationary engines finalized in 2010 specified that engines used for peak shaving must meet the emission standards for non-emergency engines. Engines were required to comply with the rule by May 3, 2013, for compression ignition (diesel) engines and October 19, 2013, for spark ignition (gasoline and gaseous fuel) engines. Following the 2010 rule, the EPA was petitioned by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association to reconsider the restriction on the use of emergency engines for peak shaving. The EPA granted the petition for reconsideration, and proposed amendments to the rule on June 7, 2012 (77 FR 33812). The proposed amendments included a provision specifying that existing emergency engines located at area sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) could be used for peak shaving (and any other non-emergency purpose) for up to 50 hours per year until April 16, 2017, which is the date by which full compliance with the NESHAP for Coal and Oil-
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Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (77 FR 9304) is expected. The proposal indicated that the temporary allowance for peak shaving would give sources an additional resource for maintaining reliability while facilities are coming into compliance with the NESHAP for Coal and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units. Based on the public comments EPA received on the June 7, 2012, proposal, the EPA did not finalize the proposed 50 hours for peak shaving through April 16, 2017. As noted by the commenters, operation for peak shaving does not fairly come under the definition of emergency use as it is designed to increase capacity in the system, rather than responding to an emergency situation such as a blackout or imminent brownout. The use of internal combustion engines for peak shaving is generally based on the economic benefit gained by operating the engine rather than another power source. The EPA agreed with the commenters that there was not sufficient information on the record to show that these engines are needed to maintain reliability while facilities are coming into compliance with the NESHAP for Coal and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units. The commenters who supported the limited temporary provision did not provide information to show that rule would cause reliability issues that necessitate the operation of these engines. The EPA determined that, given this information, it was appropriate to treat use of these peak power units as normal power generation, and, thus, it was appropriate that engines engaging in these activities for compensation meet the standards for non-emergency engines. In consideration of the short time between the final rule and the May 3, 2013, or October 19, 2013, compliance dates for affected sources, the final rule permitted the use of existing stationary emergency engines located at area sources for 50 hours per year for peak shaving through May 3, 2014. This provided sources impacted by the amendments with the maximum time allowed to come into compliance with the rule. Additional discussion can be found in the Federal Register notice for the final rule (78 FR 6674, January 30, 2013) as well as in the document summarizing the public comments and the EPA’s responses to those comments, which is posted here: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/icengines/ docs/20130114ReconsiderationComments.pdf. See in particular comment number 2.1.1 and comment number 8.1. The final rule does provide for limited operation of emergency engines in non-emergency situations as part of a financial arrangement with another entity. An emergency engine may be operated for up to 100 hours per year for an combination of maintenance checks, readiness testing, emergency demand response for periods when the Reliability Coordinator has declared an Energy Emergency Alert Level 2, and deviations of voltage or frequency of 5 percent or greater below standard. In addition, for engines located at area sources of HAP, up to 50 of the 100 hours can be used to supply power as part of a financial arrangement if certain conditions are met. Those conditions include 1) the engine is dispatched by the local balancing authority or local transmission and distribution system operator; 2) the dispatch is intended to mitigate local transmission and/or distribution limitations so as to avert potential voltage collapse or line overloads that could lead to the interruption of power supply in a local area or region; 3) the dispatch follows reliability, emergency operation or similar protocols that follow specific NERC, regional, state, public utility commission or local standards or guidelines; 4) the power is provided only to the facility itself or to support the local transmission and distribution system; and 5) the owner or operator identifies and records the entity that dispatches the engine and the specific NERC, regional, state, public utility commission or local standards or guidelines that are being followed for dispatching the engine.
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Nancy Cooper | Business Development Analyst PHG Energy
Waste. Garbage. Trash. Sludge. No matter what you call it, it’s not green and clean - but it could be. The promise has always been that the next generation would have the technology and know-how and would take care of this, and one day we would all leave the environment better than we found it. Well, we are the next generation, and these issues are not gone. In fact they are bigger than ever, and they are not going away. The landfills are frightening large, tires are tossed along the road sides, and no one really knows what flows into our lakes and streams. In my home county of Rutherford, Tennessee, 41,000 tons of trash was collected and hauled to landfills in 2013. This included contributions from 57 city and county schools, 14 convenience centers and private waste management companies. Discarded tires, equivalent to enough
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passenger tires for 81,900 vehicles, were removed from Rutherford County in 2013. To cite a positive step, however, 35,000 tons of debris was diverted from the landfills and sent to a mulching facility!
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Each year, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22. Some call this date the birth of the modern environmental movement. The Earth Day website says it best: “The height of hippie and flower-child culture in the United States, 1970 brought the death of Jimi Hendrix, the last Beatles album, and Simon & Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water. At the time, Americans were slurping leaded gas through massive V8 sedans. Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of legal consequences or bad press. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity. ‘Environment’ was a word that appeared more often in spelling bees than on the evening news.” Enter energy pioneer Mayor David Gordon Although no one has been able to find an environmental magic wand, there are those among us that have not been satisfied to sit back and wait for the next generation to make its move to a cleaner earth. The technology to tame and reduce waste is here but for many it remains a scary, black box, and no one wants to be first in line. Well, until David Gordon of Covington, Tennessee, came along and opened the box.
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Gordon, a veterinarian by trade, has always been active in his community. Because of his love of science, he dedicates his career to the health and welfare of livestock and pets. One day, he decided to run for mayor and was elected to office. As mayor, he faced a new set of opportunities for leadership but he also was finally in a position to make a difference in his own backyard, not just talk about it. Covington is a city of approximately 9,000 residents. Tipton County is not unlike most counties – it has industry, schools, greenways, parks, and hosts the largest BBQ festival in the south. The mayor became all too aware of what it takes to keep a city running. He observed huge, fume-belching trucks moving up and down the highway – all related to the removal of the city’s sludge waste, tree trimmings and money from the city government – he began his research to see what could be done. Gordon, being the scientist and self-proclaimed nerd that he is, discovered the technology of gasification during his research – a process that converts waste streams into a clean, green gas fuel. This gas can be utilized for
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thermal applications, such as direct sludge drying to produce Class A Biosolids, or firing thermal kilns or boilers or to generate electricity. He then partnered with PHG Energy to build and design a gasification plant that would solve the problems of the city’s tipping fees, saving money and reducing its carbon footprint. He positively put the word “environment” on the nightly news in the Memphis area. PHG Energy, based in Nashville, was formed in 2010 by the owners of Thompson Machinery to develop, manufacture, and install state-of-the-art downdraft gasification systems. The patented technology employs a flameless thermo-chemical process in which waste materials or renewable biomass is cleanly converted to a fuel gas with combustion properties similar to natural gas. No trees need to be harvested for this process. Feed stocks are waste streams or purpose-grown vegetation. Covington’s system utilizes PHG’s proprietary 12 ton-per-day capacity downdraft gasifier to supply some 6 million British Thermanl Unit’s (Btu’s) of producer gas per hour as the central technology. The design has been vetted by over 45,000 hours of commercial production use. It allows the city to dispose of 10 tons of urban wood waste and two tons of sewer sludge every day, or 360 tons per month. The system functions and commands are handled from a central computer control room, and the entire plant can be monitored from offsite locations. The mayor and his city are leaders in what it takes to interrupt the wood and sludge waste stream and the costs associated with it, and convert it into something positive. Mayor Gordon also knows that as more technology develops, the plant is fully expandable and adaptable to new feedstocks from other waste streams without rebuilding the plant. As a result of the current cost savings, he plans to improve city parks and services. Overall benefits of the Covington system include: • • •
Positive cash flow from day one Thousands of dollars freed up monthly for other city needs Life of project: Over $3.5 million available to Covington
Annual Landfill Diversion: • 3,600 tons of wood waste not landfilled • 720 tons of sludge not landfilled • That’s over 4,000 tons of waste put to work for the community • Carbon Footprint Reduction: • •
Prevents release of 450 tons of carbon into the atmosphere each year by offsetting electrical use in waste water treatment plant, as well as fossil fuels previously used in transportation (EPA) These savings are equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 80 automobiles or carbon dioxide emissions from over 35 homes (EPA)
What does this mean for you I know what some of you are thinking at this point: That’s great for Covington, but what about me? What about my waste stream? What about my landfill situation? Some communities have more to
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deal with than sludge and wood. PHG Energy is conducting research & development into new waste streams for its gasification plants. Chipped discarded tires have proven to be a good fuel source. We have talked to companies that are already efficient at sorting ordinary household garbage and municipal waste and taking a forward step to eliminate as much as they can from the landfill. A mixture of pelletized biomass and paper hold promise for a new feedstock. Landfills also can benefit from the gasification process. Landfill benefits of gasification include: • • • •
Reduction by 95% the volume of many types of biomass or C&D waste before being landfilled; Generation of electricity from that waste, if needed; Combining the use of producer gas with existing landfill gas generation to increase electrical output substantially; and Utilizing scrap tires and rubber in gasification process and keep those products out of the landfill.
Take your next forward step today The renewable energy professionals at PHG Energy are available to help you take that next step toward clean and green sustainability. We will be glad to visit your site and discuss your custom waste-stream solutions. We are very good at finding solutions. If initial reviews show that a project is economically viable, we can enter into a feasibility assessment or an engineering study to address your specific concern. We have also created a speakers bureau to help you in your environmental journey. Allow us to provide scientific and engineering expertise for your next meeting, conference, convention. Presentations are easily adaptable to your audience and time frame. Some topics have been approved for continued education credit. Topics include: (A) Converting Municipal or Industrial Waste To Energy Through Gasification; (B) Reducing Costs and Carbon Footprint Through Sustainable Sewer Sludge Disposal; (C) Case Studies – Providing Clean Thermal or Electrical Energy By Deploying Modern Downdraft Gasification Technology. If you are interested in more information or booking a speaker, please call Jeff Lepley at 615-471-9313. PHG Energy milestones to date • • • • • •
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The Covington installation marks another milestone for PHG in the area of alternative fuels. To date, PHG has: Demonstrated its ability to produce renewable electricity, 1 MW from a Caterpillar Generator, from scrap wood chips at its test facility in Gleason, Tennessee, and sold electricity back to the grid as a part of the TVA Generation Partners Program. Collaborated with GE Power and Water to develop a combination of technologies to create power with the use of GE’s Clean Cycle heat-to-power generator. Designed and constructed its first commercial installation of a municipal waste-to-energy gasification system for the City of Covington, Tennessee. Consolidated the company’s operations by purchasing the intellectual property of Associated Physics of America and bringing their scientific and production personnel on board with PHG. Received recognition as a 2012 “Green Hero” by the Nashville Post. The annual list is a compilation of companies and individuals that provide goods or services intended to improve the sustainability of others and/or that employ sustainable principles in their facilities and practices. Received multiple patents on the company’s downdraft gasification technology. TENNESSEE UTILITY NEWS | www.taud.org
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In a time when our landfills are gaining waste while our waistlines are gaining weight, the importance of utilizing convenient tap water as an environmental and public health resource has never been more important. Through a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health, the statewide non-profit organization, Tennessee Clean Water Network, is helping to mold a greater relationship between Tennesseans and the vital commodity that comes directly from their faucets. This project, titled Bringing Tap Back, is educating our citizens about the benefits of drinking tap water over both sugar-sweetened beverages and bottled water while improving access to drinking water in public places. Across the country, drinking fountains have gone the way of public pay phones, disappearing from our day to day lives. Unlike the phone technology however, drinking fountains are not being replaced with more convenient and affordable means of access. While office buildings, schools, and public spaces were once designed with drinking water convenience in mind, most individuals now find a very different selection of hydration options before them. The quiet hum and glow of soda machines now stands in place of an efficient and healthful piece of technology, while many existing drinking fountains are being neglected and left in such disrepair that citizens view them as little more than a reminder of a time passed. We have replaced a vital resource with bottled beverages, which can be one thousand times more expensive, create a damaging effect on our environment, or worst of all--increase our risk of developing a number of health problems. Tennessee stands at a discouraging place concerning health outcomes for our citizens. In the country that is number one in the developed world for rates of diabetes, our state takes the fifth slot in nationwide prevalence. Further data suggests
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that sugar-sweetened beverage consumption is the single largest caloric contributor to diabetes. Behind the weight of this information, however, lies a simple alternative that can turn Tennessee’s health tide. Bringing Tap Back will create better health outcomes for our citizens by installing water bottle refill stations across the state while repairing existing drinking fountains. Replacing just one sugar- sweetened beverage a day with water could halt the obesity epidemic for 90% of our population, which in turn decreases the chances of developing diabetes. A small change in drinking habits can have a dramatic impact on our waistlines, wallets, and quality of life. Public opinion has been a critical component in molding our campaign. For some, switching to public drinking water is not as simple as pushing the button or twisting the knob of a water fountain. We have developed a questionnaire that has been distributed to many people who have provided valuable information about how they perceive drinking fountains. As a result of this ongoing opinion collection, we have developed a program that emphasizes the installation of fountains in areas most in need while looking to water bottle refill stations over traditional water fountains due to more positive feedback concerning cleanliness and ease of access. Utilities operations across the state ensure that the water that reaches their customers is inexpensive, clean, and safe. It is the Tennessee Clean Water Network’s goal to implement the Bringing Tap Back program to promote a greater, more positive relationship with the fruits of that labor, ensuring a better future for our residents. For more information regarding this program or to follow us as we progress please visit www.tcwn.org.
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2014 Legislative Session Recap Larry Lewis | Source Water Protection Technician Tennessee Association of Utility Districts
Amesville, Ohio had failing onsite systems that were so serious that the Ohio EPA insisted they install a sewer system. The Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP) determined that central sewer would cost $78.00 per home per month. However, RCAP realized that splitting the system into three clusters would reduce the cost per home to $40.00 per month. It was not groundwater, bedrock, hilly topography or long distances between homes that reduced the costs. The code requirements reduced the cost for three smaller flows were less expensive than they were for the larger single flow. Designing a decentralized sewer system cut the cost per home dramatically. The recent EPA “Blueprint for Integrating Technology into the National Water Program” emphasizes, ”technology innovation includes … the development and deployment of new technologies; new applications of existing technology;… and organizational, management and cultural changes that can improve … the sustainability of our nation’s water resources.” The 108th General Assembly convened in January with plans to adjourn around April 15th. Over 2600 bills have been entered and TAUD is tracking slightly over seventy-five (75) bills, which if passed would have a direct impact on Tennessee’s utilities. At the writing of this article the General Assembly was still in session and the fate of most bills was still under review. Even though TAUD did not introduce any bills this year, TAUD was still very active during this session. There were several bills that were introduced that TAUD opposed due to the negative affects those bills would have on our members. Some of the most important bills include: 1. SB2373/HB2324 clarifies that an annexing municipality possesses the exclusive right to provide utility services in annexed areas if the municipality chooses to provide such services. 2. SB1987/HB1795 requires that persons aged 65 years or older receive a 25 percent discount on residential sewer service. 3. SB2272/HB1715 authorizes the acquisition of certain water or sewer utilities by other public utilities under certain circumstances. 22
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4. SB1755/SB1535 requires a local government or local government instrumentality to obtain approval from the state funding board prior to issuing any balloon indebtedness. Another similar bill was significantly amended with the assistance of the Comptroller to address the concerns of utilities. 5. SB2199/HB2210 requires the comptroller of the treasury to prepare a report detailing how the state may ensure that all proven and acceptable piping materials are included in all bids for water and wastewater projects. 6. SB2151/HB2269 requires a utility to individually meter certain apartments and prohibits master-metered designs for certain apartment buildings. 7. SB1274/HB1215 proposed the requirement for water treatment plant operators to measure, and record, the amount of fluoride in its treated water at the same time that it does regular testing for biological contaminants and any violation of the requirements would be subject to a civil penalty of $1,000 per occurrence. TAUD appreciates the support of our members and these bills were defeated, or significantly amended, because of the work of our members, the Legislative Committee and most importantly, our lobbyists Ralph Cooper and Joe May. Bills that have passed: 1. SB462 / HB552 Comptroller approval for local government debt changes Sponsors: Sen. Ken Yager / Rep. Charles Curtiss Description: requires certain local governments or local government instrumentalities to obtain the approval of the comptroller of the treasury before issuing any balloon indebtedness Enacted as Public Chapter 0529 effective July 1, 2014 2. SB762 / HB1139 Revises provisions - telephone cooperatives and power districts Sponsors: Sen. Jack Johnson / Rep. Bill Dunn Description: Allows the selection of a commissioner to take place from any of the three lists of nominees rather than from the third list Enacted as Public Chapter 0536 effective March 17, 2014 3. SB1714 / HB1670 Local governments can receive RFPs electronically Sponsors: Sen. Ken Yager / Rep. Steve McDaniel Description: Authorizes local governments to distribute and receive invitations to bid (ITBs), requests for proposals (RFPs), and other solicitations electronically Sent to governor
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4. SB2464 / HB2371 Abolishes annexation by ordinance Sponsors: Sen. Bo Watson / Rep. Mike Carter Description: Establishes time frames and conditions for which municipalities may petition county legislative bodies for authorization to waive the requirement for a referendum prior to annexation by ordinance. Prohibits the annexation of property used primarily for agricultural purposes without the consent of the owner of the property. Sent to governor By voluntarily contributing to TAUD’s Activity Fees and the Tennessee Utility Political Action Committee (TUPAC), members facilitate the success of this legislative program, the Association lobbyists and TAUD staff in opposing or supporting legislation as needed. It is vital that TAUD members understand that without their support, TAUD would not be able to serve utilities in this way. Each member that supports TAUD during the legislative session is part of a collective effort to protect utilities statewide from legislation that would not only affect utilities, but also the administration, service personnel, business affiliates and ultimately, the public. TAUD thanks every contributor for understanding the importance of our actions in the legislature as not only a service to our members, but to all Tennessee utilities and the businesses that serve them. We consider our role in the legislative process to be one of the largest responsibilities that we have and strive to have greater impact each year. Our Legislative Committee meets by conference call every Monday morning during the legislative session and looks at the bills that we are tracking so that we can discuss the actions that need to be taken. The weekly calendar is also discussed so that the committee will be able to decide on a plan of action. Serving on the Legislative Committee this year were Chairman Nick Newman, Charlie Anderson, Tom Atchley, David Callahan, Phillip Combs, Kenny Diehl, Bruce Giles, Drexel Heidel, Rick Kirby, Pat Riley, Don Stafford and Freddie Weston as well as our attorney Don Scholes, our lobbyists Ralph Cooper and Joe May and staff members Bob Freudenthal, John Hall, Kirk Smith and Larry Lewis. Thank you for your work this year! If you have questions or concerns with any legislation you can contact Larry Lewis at 731-234-0360 or LarryLewis@taud.org.
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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 our 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.
2014 Participating Utilities 2 Adams-Cedar Hill Water Systems Allardt Water Works Alpha-Talbott Utility District Anderson County Water AuthorityAppal. Center (TN Tech. Univ.) Aqua Utilities Company, Inc. Athens Utilities Board Benton Waterworks Big Creek Utility District Blountville Utility District Bon Aqua-Lyles Utility District Bondecroft Utility District Bradford Water System Brentwood Water Department Brownlow Utility District Cagle-Freedonia U.D. Carderview Utility District Cedar Grove Utility District Center Grove-Winchester Springs U.D. Centerville Water & Sewer Chapel Hill Utilities Chuckey Utility District Clarksville Gas & Water Clifton Gas & Water Dept. Clifton Gas & Water Dept. Cold Springs Utility DistrictConsolidated Utility District Cordell Hull Utility Dist. Cowan Board of Public Utilities Crab Orchard Utility District Crockett Public Utility District Cross Anchor Utility District Cumberland City Water & Sewer Cumberland Gap Water & Sewer Cumberland Heights Util. Dist. DeWhite Utility District Dowelltown-Liberty Water System Dresden Water & Sewer Dry Branch Property Owners Assn. East Montgomery Utility District Eastside Utility District Elk River Public Utility District Erin Water System Estill Springs Water Dept. Fentress County Utility District First U.D. of Hawkins County First U.D. of Knox County First U.D. of Tipton County Franklin Water Management Dept. Gainesboro Utility System Gibson County Utility District Gibson Water Sewer Gladeville Utility District Gleason Water System Glen Hills Utility District Grand Valley Lakes POA Grandview Utility District Greenbrier Water System Greeneville Water Commission
Griffith Creek Utility District H.B. & T.S. Utility DistrictHallsdale-Powell Utility District Hamilton County Water & Wastewater Treatm Harbor Utility District Hardeman-Fayette Utility District Harpeth Valley Utilities District Harriman Utility Board HendersonUtility Department Hendersonville Utility District Hixson Utility District Huntsville Utility District Intermont Utility District Jackson County Utility District Jackson Energy Authority Jasper Waterworks Jasper Waterworks Jefferson Cocke County Utility District Kimball Sewer System Kingston Water & Sewer Knox Chapman Utility District LaFollette Utilities LaGrange Water Department LaGuardo Utility District Lake County Utility District Lakeview Utility District Lewisburg Water & Wastewater Lexington Utilities Lincoln Memorial University Livingston Utilities Loudon Utilities Lynchburg Metro Utility Dist. Madison Suburban Utility District Mallory Valley Utility District Marshall County Bd. of Public Utilities Martel Utility District Maury City Utilities Maury County Bd. of Public Utilities McEwen Water System Memphis Light, Gas & Water Div Michie Water System Middle TN Natural Gas UD Middleton Water System Milcrofton Utility District Monteagle Rural Utility District Mt. Carmel Wastewater Munford Utilities Murfreesboro Water & Sewer Dept. New Canton Utility District New Johnsonville Water Dept. New Market Utility District Newbern Water & Sewer Dept. Nolensville/College Grove Utility Distric North Elizabethton-Watagua North U. D. of Rhea County Northeast Henry Co. Utility District Northeast Knox Utility District Northeast Lawrence Utility District Northwest Clay Utility District Northwest Dyersburg Utility District Northwest Henry Utility District
Ocoee Utility District O'Connor Utility District Old Gainesboro Rd. Utility District Oneida Water & Wastewater Dept. Pegram Wastewater System Persia Utility District Petersburg Water System Plateau Utility District Pleasant View Utility District Poplar Grove Utility District Riceville Utility District Roan Mountain Utility Dist. Roane Central Utility District Rockwood Water, Wastewater & Gas Rockwood Water, Wastewater & Gas Russellville-Whitesburg Utility District Rutledge Waterworks Dept. Samburg Utility District Savannah Valley Utility District Scotts Hill Water System Second South Cheatham U.D. Sevier County Utility District Shady Grove Utility District Signal Mountain Water & Sewer Smith Utility District Sneedville Utility District Soddy Daisy(NWUD)-Falling Water U.D. South Cumberland Utility District South Elizabethton Utility District South Giles Utility District South Paris Water Co-op South Pittsburg Water & Sewer South Pittsburg Water & Sewer Spring City Water & Sewer Springcreek Utility District Springville Utility District Surgoinsville Utility District Sweetwater Utilities Board Sylvia-Tn. City Pond U.D. Tansi Sewer Utility District Toone Water System Tracy City Public Utility Trezevant Water & Sewer Tuckaleechee Utility District Tullahoma Utilities Board Upper Cumberland Gas U.D. Vanleer Water Works Waldens Ridge Utility District Warren County Utility District Wartrace Waterworks & Sewerage Watts Bar Utility District Webb Creek Utility District West Knox Utility District West Overton Utility District West Warren-Viola Utility District West Wilson Utility District Westmoreland Water System White House Utility Dist Whiteville Water & Wastewater Wilson County Water Authority Woodbury Water & Sewer
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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 our industry. We want to recognize the voluntary support given by these members.
2014 Participating Associates A. J. Enterprises A2H, Inc. Affinity Benefits of TN, LLC American Development Corp. Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions Aulick Chemical Solutions, Inc. Bar Environmental, Inc. Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon Bio-Chem Resources Boerger, LLC Branstetter, Kilgore, Stranch & Jennings C.I. Thornburg Co. Inc. C.R. Barger and Sons, Inc. Cannon & Cannon, Inc. Cash Cycle Solutions CH2M Hill Privitization Project CPI Technologies Crom Corporation CSS Pipe Cumberland Machine Co. Dexter Fortson Associates, Inc. Equipment Controls Co. First State Bank Flo Trend Systems, Inc. Ford Meter Box Co., Inc.-AL Frazier & Deeter, LLC Prev. Work & Greer Fulghum, Macindoe & Associates, Inc. G & C Enclosures, Inc. G & C Supply Co., Inc.
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Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. Hawkins, Inc. Hayes Pipe Supply Co., Inc. Heartland Pump Rental & Sales, Inc. J.R. Wauford & Co. Engineers Jackson Thornton & Co. P C Jacobs Engineering/JJG James C. Hailey & Company Joel B. Spaulding & Co. John Bouchard & Sons Co. Kazmier & Associates Kupferle Foundry Company KY/TN Section AWWA LabtronX Lamar Dunn & Associates Layne Christensen Company Mattern & Craig McGill Associates McWayne Cast Iron Pipe Co. (Clow) Moore Construction Co. Mueller Systems Nationwide Analytical Laboratories Neel-Schaffer, Inc. Next Generation Underwriters, Inc. Parker, Lawrence, Cantrell & Dean Pittsburg Tank & Tower Co. Polytec, Inc. Portland Utilities Construction Co. Power-Tel Utility Products, Inc. Preferred Sandblasting & Painting, LLC Reed & Shows Meter Repair/Sup.
Rye Engineering PLC S & S Utility Sales, LLC S4 Water Sales & Service, Inc. Sani-Tech JetVAc Services, LLC Scientific Sales, Inc. Sensus Severn Trent Environmental-Houston Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. Smith-Blair, Inc. Southeastern Tank-Lebanon Southern Pipe & Supply Southern Sales Company, Inc. Stigall Engineering Associates Stringfellow, Inc. TEC Environmental Laboratories, Inc Tencarva Machinery Co. TLM Associates, Inc. TN Engineering Group TN Instrumentation Corp. TN Wastewater Systems, Inc. Trilec United Services, Inc. United Utilities, Inc. Vaughn & Melton Veteran Management Services W & W Engineering, LLC W. Rogers Company Walter A. Wood Supply, Co. Water Systems Optimization Inc. Wiley Bros.
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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.
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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 Talmadge Mincey Marie Moore Nick Newman Ed Norman Caroline R. Oakes Tim Pelham Daniel E. Peterson Mary R. Phillips Neal S. Powell Ratestudies, LLC Reed & Shows Meter Repair/ Supply Co., Inc. James P. Riley Pat Riley Troy Roach Roger L Warner Zenith R. Rose Rye Engineering PLC S and S Utility Sales, LLC. Joe Schmits Don Scholes Smith, Seckman, Reid, Inc.
Southwest Securities Incorporated Don Stafford W.C. Stutts Tencarva Machinery Company Tennessee Engineering Group Tennessee One-Call System, Inc. Ken Threet Trilec United Utilities, Inc. W&W Engineering, LLC. Wascon, Inc. Freddie Weston Jr. H. Young Williams Williams Coating Consultants, Inc. Carter Woodruff Robert A. Wyatt Carolyn Yates
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2014 Legislative Rally Beth Hardiman | Member Services, Meeting Planner Tennessee Association of Utility Districts
The Legislative Rally and Breakfast was held at the DoubleTree Hotel Downtown Nashville on February 18th and 19th. Attendees had the opportunity to earn four (4) hours of TAP or Commissioner Training credit from Tuesday afternoon sessions led by TAUD staff and lobbyist. One of the main focusses of this annual event is to educate our legislators on the impact state water utilities have on Tennessee industry and economy. This year’s theme was: “Tennessee Water – The Heartbeat of Healthcare.” Without clean, safe and potable drinking water it would be impossible for our state’s treatment facilities, nursing homes and hospitals to care for the large patient load they accommodate each day. The infographic below show the 414,000,000 combined gallons per month that Tennessee utilities produce to sustain our state’s health care industry. Water impacts health care from patient care rooms to food preparation, is essential to sterailization and so much more. TAUD asks lawmakers to look at the big picture. Water is essential, and the industry and certified state operators that provide it are truly the heartbeat of many necessary public services. Next year, we will look at how Tennessee’s water impacts the success of our states popular tourism industries.
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Mark your calendars for the 2015 Legislative Rally & Breakfast to be held at the DoubleTree Hotel Downtown Nashville on February 17th and 18th. For more information on TAUD’s legislative efforts contact Larry Lewis at (731) 234-0360 or larrylewis@taud.org.
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Colleen Sauvé | Publications & Advertising Tennessee Association of Utility Districts The inaugural TAUD Operator Expo happened on May 10, 1995. Each year, the event is held at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center where the event originated twenty years ago. Then, just 300 attendees & vendors participated in the first event of it’s kind. Over the years, TAUD has welcomed over 15,000 attendees & vendors combined. The anniversary event’s attendance is expected to be at 1,200 or more. The Expo has become an statewide industry highlight due to its continued education opportunities, camaraderie, friendly-competition as well as the celebration of the water, wastewater & natural gas professions. Peer nominations determine whom will be awarded water, wastewater & natural gas “Operator of the Year.” Relationships are another reason why the Operator Expo continues to be an enjoyable occasion year after year. In 2011, TAUD introduced the Operator Expo Bass Fishing Tournament, which occurs the day before the Expo. This event has proven to be another great opportunity for utility operators to come together to do something they love, while raising money for the Tennessee Utility Education Corporation’s scholarship program. This year marks the fourth time that utility pros will venture on to the water to cast their lines for the big bass title. TAUD’s Operator Expo is fun, and each year we aim to make it more exciting. In honor of the 20th Anniversary of the Operator Expo, TAUD has planned some new events that are sure to make the day the most memorable yet.
Here are NEW events you can expect to see this year:
20th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt with Cash Prize (Rules & item list will be included in each attendee’s welcome bag.)
Gift Card or Cash Prize Giveaway - EVERY 20 MINUTES
Fun challenges you can expect to participate in again:
Leak Repair Contest Sponsored by G&C Supply
Backflow Repair Challenge Sponsored by Tennessee Backflow Repair Association
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Springfield Water Treatment Experiences Raw Water Challenges Kevin Gilliam | Middle Tennessee Circuit Rider Tennessee Association of Utility Districts Rainfall began sometime on Sunday, February 2, 2014 upstream of the Springfield Water Treatment Plant. It continued on and off through Tuesday, February 4, 2014. The accumulation poured over 4 and 1/2� inches less than a twelve-hour period, and the Red River reached a level it had not seen since the flood of May 2010. The land above the raw water intake is primarily agricultural with no industry or commercial facilities. The resulting raw water turbidity shot up to 700 NTU. Although a raw water turbidity of 700 NTU is not particularly odd for the Springfield Water Treatment Plant according to Trent Morris, Chief Operator. Trent has been at this plant since it was built in August of 1980. He has noticed lots of changes over the years with this water, but this time was different. Trent has experienced issues with the raw water as related to chlorine demand and has been able to manage the demand, but this was an issue with settled turbidity continuing to rise. In nearly 34 years at this plant and the previous four years that he has been working in the water field, nothing compared to this. Trent explained he had never seen water that he could not get to settle. This event proved to be the most difficult in his history. This raw water turbidity increased to 700 NTU his coagulant (Alum) failed to bring levels down. Prior to the heavy rainfall, the settled water turbidity on top of the filters was running in the neighborhood of 1.0 NTU. Around 10 PM, February 5, the settled water turbidity reached 3.0 NTU and continued to worsen. By 4:30 AM, February 6, the settled water turbidity reached 5.0 NTU. At this point Chief Operator Morris made the decision to shut the plant down. The morning of February 6, Trent, and fellow Springfield employees, Joe Fentress, Brian Sutter and Steven Tucker, worked tirelessly with different coagulants and strategies running jar test after jar test which all resulted the same. While this was happening, Trent also notified his City officials and The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Division of Water Resources about these events. They slowed the plant down to minimum
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operation flow and cycled water through to waste while continuing to run tests. On the morning of February 6, Trent called me to assist. I was already on assignment to Monterey, Tennessee, but advised him that I would be enroute as soon as the Monterey assignment was complete. I left Monterey, with a small amount of the coagulant used by Monterey and went directly to Springfield. I arrived at Springfield early in the afternoon and began more brainstorming with Trent and his staff. Together, we performed more jar tests, which produced undesirable results. Mr. Jason McGee with American Development Corporation (ADC) arrived about 15 to 20 minutes after me. We continued to brainstorm and run test after test. In the meantime Trent and the City officials placed wateruse restrictions for their customers at 4:30 PM as their water tank storage levels fell to less than half. Trent, Jason and I continued to experiment with different coagulants and oxidizers to try and find a solution to help alleviate this settling problem. Finally, an ADC product (poly-aluminum chloride) seemed to do better in the jar tests. At 4:35 PM, the settled turbidity had finally declined below 2.0 NTU and the combined filtered turbidity was at .195 NTU and water was sent back to the clear well. Then at 4:45 PM the high service pumps were started back up and water was back in service to the system. Jason and ADC staff continued to assist the Springfield crew. By 8:00 PM that evening, they delivered totes of the poly-aluminum chloride and more equipment on site to set up this second coagulant feed system. By 10:30 PM Springfield’s plant was on line and operating. Then by 7:30 AM, February 7, 2014 the combined filtered water turbidity was at a .02 NTU. Also at this time, Springfield lifted the water use restrictions asking customers to still be somewhat conservative until storage levels returned to more normal conditions. The Mt. Denson tank had reached 42% and the other tanks were above 50% by this time as well.
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Mr. Trent Morris managed this incident with the utmost professionalism and did not violate any drinking water standards. Along beside Trent, his staff and city officials managed a very difficult situation with the raw water with only minimal service disruption. This was a situation where the vast experience of Trent, his staff and support personnel from TAUD & ADC as a team prevailed.
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Can Mixing Systems Help Prevent Aging Surface Water? Erika Henderson | Director of Research Pittsburg Tank & Tower In the past, many water operators thought daily turnover and fluctuation of volume was enough to mix the water in a storage tank. Today, research and tests are showing more effort may be needed to effectively mix storage tank water and improve water quality. Several water tank features can contribute to how effective water is mixed and the rate at which it ages. A tank’s design, daily use, and location in the system should all be considered when deciding the best action for improving water quality. Tanks with high height to diameter ratio, such as standpipes, are more susceptible to aging surface water because greater water variations can develop among the many layers. As the distance between surface and bottom water increases, more effort is required for the bottom layers to reach the distant top layers. Same thing applies when inlet and outlet pipes are both placed in the bottom ring of a tank: the new incoming water is also the first to exit the tank while surface water is left to continue aging. However, if the inlet pipe is extended to allow over-the-top filling, then surface water can be pushed to the bottom and mixed with incoming water. “Water quality is a significant concern to water distribution system managers. Disinfection by-product (DBP) formation is largely dependent on reaction time, and it can continue for several days within the distribution system. At the same time, disinfectant residual must be maintained throughout the most remote components of the system to ensure pathogenfree water. Managing the residence time of water within storage tanks is one practice available to minimize water age within the distribution system. Water system managers and engineers should consider the need for circulation of water and residence time management within storage tanks during the design phase.� AWWA M42 Although, water quality and circulation are often discussed during the design phase, they are continuing concerns for water operators. Deaths and illnesses occur daily from unhealthy water, and water operators can lose their license to operate a water system if unhealthy 2nd Quarter, volume 28
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water is found in their system. Great responsibility comes with being a water operator and many pride themselves on providing excellent water quality. A popular method for improving water quality is to install a mixing system. Mixing systems can help prevent aging surface water that often leads to stratification, accumulation of disinfectant byproducts, water quality loss and ice formation. Stratification Stratification occurs when water has become separated into layers. Layers are arranged according to density, and density differences are created when variations of water temperature or pH exist. The warmer, less dense, older water sits above the cooler, denser, new water coming in creating layers. The incoming water stays near the bottom and is also the first to exit the tank if an over-the-top fill has not been installed. The top layer of older water is left to age even further. As water ages, the quality deteriorates and bacterial growth increases. The bacteria may not cause sample problems in the warmer months, but may show up when the older, surface water begins to cool and sink to the bottom in the cooler months.
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Water temperature can be checked every five foot during an inspection to help determine whether stratification is a problem. If stratification is an issue, then a mixing system may be needed. Mixing systems should be designed according to the tank’s unique dimensions and needs. Most are designed to take the denser, newer water from the bottom and mixing it with the less dense, warmer surface water. Mixing helps maintain consistent water temperatures and pH levels throughout the tank thus preventing stratification. However, mixing must occur regularly to prevent reoccurring stratification, sample inconsistences and inaccurate disinfection treatment. Disinfectant By-Products Disinfectant decay occurs when chemicals used for disinfection react with other organic material, organisms, and surfaces. These reactions create carcinogenic disinfectant by-products known as Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) and halo-acetic acids (HAAs). By-products are present in almost all chlorinated water supplies, but the key is keeping these levels as low as possible. Mixing systems can help keep these levels low by effectively blending 40
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all water with disinfectants increasing the contact time. When disinfectant contact time is increased less chlorine concentration is needed and thus fewer by-products are produced. Ice Formation Most compounds become denser as they change from a liquid to a solid because the molecules become more tightly packed. But water is most dense at 39.2°F (4° C), and becomes less dense at lower temperatures causing ice to float. Water in a tank is the same and according to NFPA 25, “the temperature of water tanks shall not be less than 40°F (4.4°C).” When temperatures fall below freezing, ice can form on the surface. The ice will continue to expand and get thicker as the water temperature remains below freezing. Ice can cause serious damage to a tank: tank coatings are often damaged, pipes can become clogged, leaks and structural damage can result, and even tank failures have occurred from ice forming in water tanks. “When a tank freezes, one or more of the following conditions usually results and cause leakage. - Inside overflow or other piping breaks occur. - Ladders or other attachments to the container are pulled out by ice, making a hole at the point of attachment. - Ice pressure can expand and place hoop stress loads on the steel and - seams, which may cause the tank wall to yield or burst. - Leaks due to corrosion become apparent.” AWWA M42 Mixing systems can provide regular water circulation to help maintain a consistent water temperature above freezing and prevent the water from separating into layers where dangerous ice can form on the surface and sides of tanks. Maintaining Water Quality All tanks should be regularly monitored for mixing efficiency, but tanks with low filling cycles, high volume, or at the end of a water system should be monitored more often. These types of tanks may not only require mixing system upgrades, but may also require more frequent inspections and cleanings to maintain water quality and reduce aging surface water. Mixing systems can help prevent aging surface water, but they must be designed and installed properly to be effective. A reputable tank company with knowledge and experience in these types of upgrades should be contacted to perform the work. For further information on water tanks and mixing systems please contact Don Johnston at 270-748-1343 or djohnston@watertank.com References American Water Works Association, 2013. Steel Water Storage Tanks. Manual M42 Revised Edition, Chapter 5, Water Quality Issues. American Water Works Association, 2013. Steel Water Storage Tanks. Manual M42 Revised Edition, Chapter 10, Results of Freezing. National Fire Protection Association, 2011. Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. NFPA 25 2011 Edition, Section 9.2.4.1.
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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 January 16, 2014 Meeting Location: Roan Mountain State Park Attendance: 65 Speakers/Presenters: Chuck Page of ADC, David Harrell and Mike Calhoun of Vaughn & Melton, Jack Rhyne of the City of Maynardville, Holly Austin of TN811, Gay Irwin of the Johnson City EFO, Louis Trivette of USDA RD, Ken Rea of ETDD and Steve Roberts and Kirk Smith of TAUD. Thank You: The sponsor was Vaughn & Melton, and door prize contributors were: ADC, McGill Associates and Phantom Next Meeting: TBA, visit taud.org for latest info
Region 2 Meeting Mark McKinney & Wayne Hastings, Region Leaders March 5, 2014 Meeting Location: City of Alcoa Service Center Attendance: 100 Best Tasting Water Contestants: Town of Tellico Plains, West Knox Utility District, Knox Chapman U.D., City of Alcoa, City of Maryville, Lenoir City Utilities, First Utility District of Knox County, Tellico Area Service System and North East Knox Utility District Winner: Lenoir City 42
Contest Judges: Gary McGill of McGill Associates, Jason Scott of Town of Farragut, Erich Webber and John West of TDEC, Josh Cunningham of Clean Water Network and Jack Qualls of TDOT Speakers/Presenters: Gary McGill of McGill Associates, Erich Webber of the Knoxville EFO; Jack Qualls and Nick Weander of TDOT and Bob Freudenthal, Kirk Smith and Kevin Gilliam of TAUD. Thank You: The meeting sponsor was McGill Associates, and door prize contributors were: George Paris Co., Rye Engineering, Consolidated Pipe & Supply, J.R. Wauford Co., McGill Associates, CTI Engineers, ADC and Cross Connection Services Next Meeting: June 11, 2014, combined meeting with Region 3 Region 3 Meeting Jimmy Langley, Region Leader March 6, 2014 Meeting Location: Cove Lake State Park Attendance: 56 Best Tasting Water Contestants: Luttrell-BlaineCorryton Utility District, Maynardville Utility District, Oneida Water & Wastewater Department, Clinton Utilities Board, Huntsville Utility Board and Lafollette Utilities Winner: Clinton Utilities Board Contest Judges: John West of TDEC, Erich Webber of TDEC, Nick Weander of TDOT and Dennis Jones of Cross Connection Services TENNESSEE UTILITY NEWS | www.taud.org
Speakers/Presenters: Nick Weander of TDOT, Jason Cunningham of Tennessee Clean Water Network, Holly Austin of TN811, Trevor Martin and Erich Webber of the Knoxville EFO; Mary Short of USDA RD, Bill Forrester of ETDD and Kirk Smith and Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You: The meeting sponsor was McGill Associates, and door prize contributors were: ADC, Southern Sales, McGill Associates, Greenway, Cross Connection Services, HD Supply, CTI and TN811 Next Meeting: June 11, 2014, combined meeting with Region 2 Region 4 Meeting Penny Sutherland, Region Leader February 20, 2014 Meeting Location: Crossville Fairgrounds Attendance: 72 Best Tasting Water Contestants: West Warren/ Viola, McMinnville, Livingston, Warren County UD, Crossville, Bondecroft Utility District, Crab Orchard, Celina, Byrdstown, Jamestown
Pictured left to right: Jerry Jolley, Stacy Morrison, Jason Bryant and Chad Shelby of Bondecroft U.D., Ed Reed, Eric Brady
Speakers/Presenters: Gary McGill of McGill Associates,Stacy Morrison of TDOT, Chris Jones of Guthrie Sales, Daniel Armes of Yoke Saver, Scott Holder of TN811, David Phillips of the Cookeville EFO; Jerry Jolley of USDA RD, Ed Reed of Upper Cumberland Development District and Bob Freudenthal, Kirk Smith, Steve Roberts and Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You: The meeting sponsors were McGill Associates and Guthrie Sales, and door prize contributors were: ADC, Rye Engineering, McGill Associates,Yoke Saver, HD Supply, JR Wauford, Heartland Pumps and Crane Pumps Next Meeting: May 29, 2014
Winner: Bondecroft Utility District Contest Judges: Stacy Morrison of TDOT, Eric Brady of Crossville Storm Water Department, Ed Reed of Upper Cumberland Development District and Jerry Jolley of USDA RD 2nd Quarter, volume 28
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Region 5 Meeting Tom Faulk, Region Leader February 5, 2014
Region 7 Meeting Annie Chiodo, Region Leader January 9, 2014
Meeting Location: West Wilson Utility District
Meeting Location: Pizza Hut in Waynesboro
Attendance: 45
Attendance: 21
Speakers/Presenters: Cliff Hoeffner of Geo Jobe, Brian Cooper of Data Marketing (DNI Corp.), Holly Austin of TN811, USDA RD and Bob Freudenthal, Kevin Gilliam, Dan Martin and Kirk Smith of TAUD.
Speakers/Presenters: Seth Rye of Rye Engineering, Mike Wetherington of ADC and Bob Freudenthal, Greg Baker, Tony Wyatt, Kirk Smith and Larry Lewis of TAUD.
Thank You: The meeting sponsors were Geo Jobe and Data Marketing (DNI Corp.), and door prize contributors were: ADC, H2O Technologies, Hayes Pipe, Greenway Products and Rye Engineering
Thank You: The meeting sponsor was Rye Engineering, and door prize contributors were: ADC and Rye Engineering
Next Meeting: May 7, 2014 featuring Region 5 Best Tasting Water Contest Region 6 Meeting Kenneth Carr & Cathy Dradt, Region Leaders January 22, 2014
Next Meeting: TBA, visit taud.org for latest info Region 8 Meeting JD Dethloff, Region Leader January 29, 2014 Meeting Location: G&C Supply in Atwood
Meeting Host: Mike Wetherington of ADC
Attendance: 66
Meeting Location: ADC
Speakers/Presenters: Dan Devane of Zenner, Lloyd Rainey of Mid-American, Scott Holder of TN811, Brian Caton of the Jackson EFO, Brenda Horner of USDA RD and Bob Freudenthal, Dewayne Culpepper, Tony Wyatt and Larry Lewis of TAUD.
Attendance: 59 Speakers/Presenters: Harry Paris of The George Paris Co, Seth Rye of Rye Engineering, Scott Holder of TN811 and Bob Freudenthal, Kevin Gilliam, Dewayne Culpepper, Kirk Smith and Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You: The meeting sponsors were George Paris Co. and Rye Engineering, and door prize contributors were: ADC, Bio-Chem Resources, Garver, The George Paris Co, TN811 and Rye Engineering
Thank You: The meeting sponsors were G&C Supply , and door prize contributors were: ADC, G&C, M&H Valve and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: TBA, visit taud.org for latest info
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Pictured left to right: Seth Rye, Warner Taylor, Wayne Carroll of Centerville, Mike Wetherington
Region 9 Meeting Scott Miller, Region Leader March 20, 2014 Meeting Location: Greystone Golf Course in Dickson Attendance: 40 Best Tasting Water Contestants: Water Authority of Dickson County, Town of Centerville, McEwen Water System, Second South Cheatham Utility District, Vanleer Water Works and Pleasant View Utility District Winner: Town of Centerville Contest Judges: Warner Taylor of the College of Applied Technology in Dickson, Seth Rye of Rye Engineering and Mike Wetherington of ADC Speakers/Presenters: Brad Manning of Utility Services and Bob Freudenthal, Kirk Smith, Dewayne Culpepper, Greg Baker, Tony Wyatt and Larry Lewis of TAUD. Thank You: The meeting sponsors were Utility Services and WASCON, and door prize contributors were: ADC, Hayes Pipe and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: June 26, 2014 combined meeting with Region 5
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Pictured left to right: Sandra Knight, Crystal Piper, Clay Copeland, Gary Burriss, Craig Brymer and Ray Ingram with Athens Utility Board, Stacy Morrison
Region 10 Meeting Tim Lawson, Region Leader February 26, 2014 Meeting Location: Eastside Utility District Attendance: 89 Best Tasting Water Contestants: Ocoee Utility District, City of Dayton, Hixson Utility District, Etowah Utilities, Watts Bar Utility District and Athens Utility Board Winner: Athens Utility Board Contest Judges: Sandra Knight, Bradley County Engineer with the City of Cleveland, Crystal Piper, Program Manager of Hamilton County Water Quality Program, Clay Copeland, Area Specialist at Rural Development, Gary Burriss, Division of Water Supply of TDEC Chattanooga and Stacy Morrison, Transportation Planner with TDOT Chattanooga Speakers/Presenters: Gary McGill of McGill Associates, Stacy Morrison of TDOT, Scott Holder of TN811, Gary Burris of the Chattanooga EFO, Clay Copeland of USDA RD and Bob Freudenthal, Dan Martin, Steve Roberts and Kirk Smith of TAUD. Thank You: The meeting sponsor was McGill Associates, and door prize contributors were: J.R. Wauford Co., Walter A. Wood Co., Rye Engineering, ADC, McGill Associates, Consolidated Pipe and Supply, Barger & Son, Southern Sales and Analytical Technologies Next Meeting: May 28, 2014
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Region 11 Meeting Chandrika Winston, Region Leader February 12, 2014 Meeting Location: MLGW Training Center
Thank You: The meeting sponsors were ADC and Rye Engineering, and door prize contributors were: ADC and Rye Engineering Next Meeting: May 14, 2014 featuring Region 11 Best Tasting Water Contest
Attendance: 43 Speakers/Presenters: Chuck Page of ADC, Seth Rye of Rye Engineering, Darryl Greene of JEA, Joellyn Brazile and Ali Khan of the Memphis EFO, Roy Corley of the Jackson EFO, Becky Burgess of USDA RD and Dewayne Culpepper, Tony Wyatt and Larry Lewis of TAUD.
For more information on becoming involved in region meetings, please contact Larry Lewis, (731) 234-0380
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UPCOMING CLASSES >>> Classes listed here will happen while this issue is current. To see the full 2014 schedule, visit taud.org or download CP Clicker on your smartphone & snap a photo of this page.
CHATTANOOGA 7/15 Cross Connection Renewal 7/16** Cross Connection Basic
6 hrs. Any Cert. 12 hrs. Any Cert.
CLARKSVILLE
Call the TAUD Training Station (615) 900-1000 FEES DEPEND ON CLASS: Members | $80 - $330 Non- Members | $90 - $660 * 2 day class ** 3 day class *** 4 day class Get complete information, including cost & 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 See Registration Pages (XX - XX) for classes, Operator Expo & the Business of Running a Utility Conference | copy, fill out & mail 48
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12 hrs. WT, DS 6 hrs. Any Cert.
GATLINBURG 8/13
Business of Running a Utility Conference
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JACKSON 5/7* Bacteriological Sampling & Monitoring 12 hrs. WT, DS 6/4 Trench Excavation Competent Person 6 hrs. DS, CS 6/5 Confined Space 6 hrs. Any Cert. 6/6 Flagger Certification Course 4 hrs. DS, CS 7/10 Emergency Operations 6 hrs. Any Cert.
KNOXVILLE 5/13 Backflow Preventer Repair Class 6 hrs. Any Cert. 5/14 Water Loss: Assessment & Solutions 6 hrs. WT, DS 5/15 Hydrant Setting, Maintenance & Troubleshooting 6 hrs. DS 7/15* Bacteriological Sampling & Monitoring 12 hrs. WT, DS 7/30 TOSHA Safety Training 6 hrs. Any Cert. 7/31 Mapping Technologies 6 hrs. DS, CS 8/4*** Fundamentals of Water Treatment 12 hrs. WT
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LEBANON 5/22
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MEMPHIS 6/10 Cross Connection Renewal 6/11** Cross Connection Basic MURFREESBORO
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5/6 AMR/AMI Technology 6 hrs. DS 5/27 Mapping Technologies 6 hrs. DS, CS 5/29* OSHA 10-Hour Safety 10 hrs. Any Cert. 5/30 OSHA Record Keeping 3 hrs. Any Cert. 6/3 Chlorine Gas Safety 6 hrs. Any Cert. 6/4 Emergency Operations 6 hrs. Any Cert. 6/10** Chemical Oxidation 18 hrs. Any Cert. 6/10* Chemical Oxidation for Water & Wastewater Op. 6 - 12 hrs. WT, WW 6/12 Chemical Oxidation for Distribution & Collection 6 hrs. DS, CS 6/25 Hazard Communications/TN Right-to-Know 3 hrs. Any Cert. 6/25 Lockout/Tag Out 3 hrs. Any Cert. 6/26 Flagger Certification Course 4 hrs. DS, CS 7/2 Hydrant Setting, Maintenance & Troubleshooting 6 hrs. DS 7/8 Cross Connection Renewal 6 hrs. Any Cert. 7/9** Cross Connection Basic 12 hrs. Any Cert. 7/15** Practical Math for Wastewater Operators 12 hrs. WW 7/22 Intro to Cyber Security in the Water 6 hrs. Any Cert. & Wastewater Industry 7/28** Fundamentals of Collection Systems 6 hrs. CS 7/29 Backflow Preventer Repair Class 6 hrs. Any Cert. 8/4*** Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment Systems 12 hrs. WW 8/4*** Fundamentals of Water Treatment 12 hrs. WT
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2014 TAUD Annual Meeting
Held annually, this one-day event is TAUD’s oldest meeting. Although the format has changed, the history still remains as this event is host to the Annual Business meeting-which recaps the previous year for TAUD-and the traditional golf tournament. This tournament serves as a fund-raiser for TAUD’s “Tennessee Utility Education Corporation” (TUEC) scholarships. Each year, three (3) scholarships are awarded to a qualifying senior from each of Tennessee’s three grand divisions, intending to major in a field related to the operations of a public utility at an accredited college or university.
For more details, or to register for the meeting and tournament, visit www.taud.org, click on the “Conferences” tab and then choose “Annual Meeting”. The deadline for submitted for this year’s scholarships has passed. It’s never too early to prepare for next year’s opportunity. Only three (3) will be chosen. Details available on www.taud.org and clicking on the “TUEC Scholarship Program” link, available on the main page. Annual Deadline March 1st Hotel Info: DoubleTree Murfreesboro RT $89 S/D (615) 895-5555 For more complete info visit taud.org
Schedule Monday, June 2nd 9:00 am 11:00 am
Annual Business Meeting (held at TAUD Office) Registration for the TUEC Scholarship Golf Tournament at Stones River Country Club
12:00 pm 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Golf Tournament Shotgun Start TAUD Associate Sponsored Dinner and Casino Night held at Stones River Country Club
TUESDAY, June 3rd 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Pillar III Human Resources Training, (anticipated, held at Training Station) Program presented by Tennessee Department of Human Resources 4 hrs TAP & Commissioner Training Credit
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Utility/Company:______________________________________________ Phone: (_____) ______-________ Registrant:__________________________________ E-mail:______________________________________ Address:________________________________________City:____________________ St:___ Zip:________ Event Registration Fees: Check all that apply ___Spouse/Guest Registration Spouse/Guest:__________________________________ Includes the Monday night dinner and festivities. Tuesday, June 3rd (Optional Continuing Education) - register by May 23rd
Pillar III of HR Development Training, 4hrs of TAP or Commissioner Training Presented by Tennessee Department of Human Resources
Number of Registrants TAUD Member $100 $_________ TAUD Non-Member $200 $_________ Total Registration Fees = $_______ If you prefer, you can use your Master Card, American Express, Discover or Visa.
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___Diamond Superbooster ........................................................................................................................................ $0 Includes conference/golf registration for 2, golf hole sponsorship, scholarship fund contribution & electronic attendee listing. ___Platinum Superbooster......................................................................................................................................... $0 Includes conference/golf registration for 2, golf hole sponsorship, scholarship fund contribution & electronic attendee listing. ___Gold Superbooster................................................................................................................................................. $0 Includes conference registration for 2, golf hole sponsorship, scholarship fund contribution and electronic attendee listing. ___Silver Superbooster............................................................................................................................................... $0 Includes conference registration for 2, scholarship fund contribution and electronic attendee listing. ___Basic Associate........................................................................................................................................................ $0 Includes the Monday night dinner and festivities. Associate Sponsored CASINO NIGHT............................................................................................................. $0 There is no cost to attend, however we must provide a head count for the meal. # of tickets____
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Business of Running a Utility Conference
Held in the mountains of East Tennessee’s Gatlinburg, this is TAUD’s largest indoor conference. This meeting offers sessions for both the administrative and the operational sides of a utility with a selection of topics that are informative and designed to make sure attendees are kept up to date on the latest regulations, technology, and services available to utilities today. One of the major highlights at this conference is the Exhibit Hall. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with vendors, to network with other utility personnel, and on Thursday, the chance to win some fantastic door prizes! This conference also offers three events for attendees to participate in and contribute to the “Tennessee Political Action Committee”, or TUPAC. These events include the Annual TUPAC Golf Tournament, the TUPAC Trap Shoot, and the TUPAC Silent Auction (see schedule on opposite page for event times & locations). Each year our industry is faced with a number of challenges, making it more difficult for our utilities to operate and exist. By participating in one (or all) of these fund-raising events, you’re not only aiding in TAUD’s Legislative Effort, but benefiting our industry as a whole. This is the conference you don’t want to miss! For more information, including lodging information, or to register for these events, visit www.taud.org, click on the “Conferences” tab and then choose “Business Conference”.
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6 hrs Operator CE 8 hrs TAP Credit 8 hrs Commissioner Training
Tuesday, August 12 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Vendor Set-Up
Wednesday, August 13 7:00 am Registration for TUPAC Golf Tournament at River Islands Golf Club 8:00 am Shot-gun Start for the TUPAC Golf Tournament 9:30 am Registration for the TUPAC Trap Shoot at the Gatlinburg Sportsman Club 10:00 am TUPAC Trap Shoot 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Exhibit Booth Set Up 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Conference Registration
(to the left of exhibit hall entrance)
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm TUPAC Information Booth Open 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall of the Gatlinburg Convention Center 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm TUPAC Silent Auction Thursday, August 14 7:30 am – 9:30 am Continental Breakfast (in Exhibit Hall) 9:30 am TAUD Opening Super Session, Awards, and Best Tasting Water Contest (in Mills Auditorium) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Lunch and Door Prize Giveaway 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sessions Friday, August 15 7:00 am – 8:30 am 8:30 am – 11:30 am 11:30 am
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Guest:_________________________________
Registration Fees: By July 25, 2014 TAUD Members- Full Conference..............................................................................................$305 Includes all technical sessions, meals and entrance into the Exhibit Hall.
TAUD Non-Members- Full Conference.....................................................................................$600 Includes all technical sessions, meals and entrance into the Exhibit Hall.
Spouse/Child Meal Registration (Member/Non-Member) Thursday morning breakfast-in the Exhibit Hall $20 x _____ = $______ Thursday Lunch-in the Exhibit Hall $20 x _____ = $______ Friday Morning Breakfast Buffet $20 x _____ = $______
Total: $_________
After July 25, 2014 TAUD Members - Full Conference..............................................................................................$350 Includes all technical sessions, meals and entrance into the Exhibit Hall.
TAUD Non-Members- Full Conference......................................................................................$700 Includes all technical sessions, meals and entrance into the Exhibit Hall.
Spouse/Child Meal Registration (Member/Non-Member) Thursday morning breakfast-in the Exhibit Hall $20 x _____ = $______ Thursday Lunch-in the Exhibit Hall $20 x _____ = $______ Friday Morning Breakfast Buffet $20 x _____ = $______ Total: $_________
Includes technical sessions, meals and entrance into the Exhibit Hall on Thursday.
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Total: $_________ If you prefer, you can use your Master Card, American Express, Discover or Visa. Only provide your credit card information on forms that are to be direct mailed or faxed. We cannot accept credit card information via email, including attachments.
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