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The Official Newsletter of the Texas Section AWWA | Every Drop, Every Day, Everywhere©

SPECIAL FEATURE

Hexavalent Chromium in Drinking Water | Page 9

SWIFT PROGRAM APPLICATION PERIOD NOW OPEN

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2016 Funding Cycle for the SWIFT Program Opened Dec. 1

BY BECH BRUUN chairman, texas water development board follow Bech @twdb_bech

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n 2015, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved the inaugural round of financial assistance for water projects from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) program*. The total amount of financial assistance for SWIFT projects in 2015 was approximately $900 million. The TWDB estimates the 20 project sponsors will save more than $106 million on their 30 projects through the SWIFT program’s cost-effective financing.

Now, we’re ready to approve more financial assistance for even more water projects across the state. On December 1, 2015, the application period for the second round of SWIFT program funding opened.

Entities will have until February 5, 2016, to submit the preliminary, two-page application.

In our first round of SWIFT program funding, we approved projects for transmission lines, wells, land acquisition, seawater desalination, brackish groundwater desalination, canal linings, reservoirs and metering systems. The sponsors for these projects serve 40 counties located in multiple parts of the state.

Now, we want to make an even bigger impact. Our state water plan tells us by the year 2060, our population will grow by 82 percent and our water demand will increase by 22 percent, but our existing

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supply of water will decrease by about 10 percent.

That is why it is more important than ever to turn our planning Bech Bruun, Chairman of the Texas Water efforts into Development Board. Photo credit: Lower Colorado River Authority. projects.

Without additional water infrastructure being put into place, Texas could face significant water shortages in the future.

To meet our growing water demand, we need to develop water projects that will both increase and maximize our existing water supply. The 2012 State Water Plan identifies hundreds of projects with a total capital cost of $53 billion. Water providers will need nearly $27 billion of state financial assistance for these projects — hence the importance of the SWIFT program.

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| letter from the texas section chair |

What to Look Forward to in 2016 Texas Section American Water Works Association P.O. Box 80150 Austin, Texas 78708 www.tawwa.org Jennifer Elms, Chair 713-784-4500 Daniel Nix, Chair-Elect 940-691-1153 Bruce Curtis, Vice-Chair 972-602-1001 Alissa Lockett, Imm. Past Chair 210-233-3401 Mike Howe Executive Director/Secretary-Treasurer 512-238-9292 Fax: 512-238-0496 mikehowe@tawwa.org This publication is distributed bi-monthly to the more than 3,500 members and friends of the Texas Section – American Water Works Association.

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appy New Year! As you read this, Texas Water 2016TM is in full swing. The local host committee, chaired by Charly Angadicheril and Buster Fichera, is putting the final touches on an exciting week. Bruce Curtis and Meera Victor have put together a vast technical program. Bruce and Meera have corralled committee chairs, division chairs and a host of volunteers to review more than 600 abstracts to fill a little over 140 slots. All of these efforts are in hopes that something will JENNIFER appeal to all — from Tuesday morning golf or ELMS 713-784-4500 the Curtis Smalley Environmental Event to an jelms@ehrainc.com informative technical program and an exhibit hall busting at the seams with new and innovative products and some old favorites, to a night out with our colleagues at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. For many of us, it is not only an opportunity to network and get our PDHs, but a chance to catch up with old friends and our yearly acquaintances.

The Attendee Brochure is available, and I hope that you will read through it for more details on the activities mentioned above and a whole lot more. The Attendee Brochure contains the registration form, or for those of you more technically savvy, registration is open online. We are pleased with our new behind-the-scenes conference platform and hope that online registration is a breeze. This new platform will also host our conference app. The app is an easy way to manage your personal schedule and a quick reference for all activities.

I don’t know about you, but for me, this week is almost better than Christmas!!! See you in Fort Worth!

While Texas Water is the highlight of our year, there are still many other undertakings going on. If you haven’t already, you should soon be receiving a Thank You gift from the Section. We want to thank you for your support, your involvement and your membership in the Texas Section AWWA and to the Association. This license plate holder is a great way to show off your dedication to the water industry and our most CONTINUED PAGE 19 | letter from the texas section chair

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appy New Year!

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forward. In fact, we actually celebrate Thanksgiving on the Friday after because it is just easier to get everyone home that way. Plus, you can always run to the store for more food!

But celebrating the New Year is special. And, we make MIKE HOWE it so. The start of New Year's 512-238-9292 mikehowe@tawwa.org Day, at midnight, is heralded by fireworks, parties and special events, which are often televised. Sometimes, as we saw this year, in the oddest ways. Very few people, except water providers and other key players, have to work on the day itself. For many, it is a day of recovery from the New Year's Eve celebrations the previous night. In some places parades are held, and of course, there is football. And, all of this is once again on TV. I didn’t pay much attention to football this year as my team, which will remain unnamed but is located here in Austin, didn’t make the cut.

The birth of the first baby in the New Year is often celebrated with gifts to his or her parents and appearances in local newspapers and on local news shows.

Did you see the story about the twins in Los Angeles who were born minutes apart; one on December 31 and the other on New Year’s Day? The trauma of being ‘the oldest’ may haunt that kid all through life!

And then there are the resolutions. You know those promises to ourselves to improve something or change one or more of our bad habits. Frankly, years ago, I made one resolution — to stop trying to keep resolutions. I know I am not alone.

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| hexavalent chromium |

Hexavalent Chromium in Drinking Water

BY CHARLES R. MADDOX, P.E. chair, water science & research division, tawwa

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he Water Science and Research Division of Texas Section AWWA, which the author chairs, has set a goal of providing articles in line with the Division title of water science and research. One of the topics chosen is hexavalent chromium (Cr 6), which has been the subject of research activity and is on the agenda of the EPA for possible regulation that many times drives the need for further research to help the water utility industry comply.

The focus on Cr 6 essentially began in 2010 when an environmental group released a report of Cr 6 analysis results in cities across the US, and news articles pointed out it was also the chemical of interest in the

film Erin Brockovich. It was then the subject of a hearing before the US Senate on Environment and Public Works in 2011, along with the chemical perchlorate. Both have been on path for potential regulation, and it has been previously projected for regulatory action in 2016-17, but it is not certain when we will see one for Cr 6.

The EPA drinking water standards include a maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total chromium of 100 ug/L, which is considered to include the Cr 6 valence. On July 1, 2014, the state of California adopted CONTINUED PAGE 13 | hexavalent chromium

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 | hexavalent chromium a maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 ug/L for Cr 6, thus with this activity and potential EPA action, it is always good to keep abreast of current developments and research should one need to draw upon those resources.

Chromium has two main oxidation states, those being trivalent chromium (Cr 3) and hexavalent chromium (Cr 6). The analysis of drinking water for total chromium and the MCL of 100 ug/L includes both these valence states. The trivalent form is considered an essential nutrient for the body, while the hexavalent form is a known carcinogen by inhalation routes. The ingestion of Cr 6 through drinking water has been and continues to be heavily studied for cancer and noncancerous health effects, and some studies have concluded it is carcinogenic when ingested in drinking water.

There are a variety of potential sources for chromium in water, and it is the 21st most abundant element in the earth’s crust. It occurs in rocks, natural

weathering of chromite ore and other chromium bearing minerals, plants, soil and in volcanic dust and gases. Other non-manmade sources can be from landfills or industrial processing streams. It can also be a trace contaminant in treatment chemicals, such as alum coagulants and lime. According to a Water Research Foundation report, a treatment plant in Missouri found that Cr 6 increased from 0.1 ug/L to CONTINUED PAGE 14 | hexavalent chromium

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| hexavalent chromium |

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 | hexavalent chromium 0.6 ug/L in finished treated water, with the suspected source as alum and/or lime. Other potential sources with the treatment plant or distribution system are from materials such as www.rjn.com cast iron, cement, • Flow Monitoring and stainless steel.

• Water Distribution System Design Chromium could be • Hydraulic Modeling released from these • Construction Inspection sources through • Construction Administration leaching or corrosive • Wastewater Master Planning action. Strategies for such mitigation would • Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey be similar to those • Collection System Rehab Design for lead and copper • New Sewer Improvements corrosion control. If • Lift Station Design chromium is leached, Dallas • Irving • Garland • Fort Worth it could be in the form Austin • San Antonio • Round Rock of Cr 3 or Cr 6. If in Civil Engineering Consultants the form of Cr 3 (the

nontoxic essential nutrient), it could be oxidized to the Cr 6 form by treatment plant chemical oxidants such as potassium permanganate and chlorine.

Treatment and removal options are available, depending on the level present and the forms of chromium found. Various water quality parameters, such as pH, water temperature and dissolved oxygen, also play a role in the applied treatment process, as well as waste disposal options. In general, the options include membrane filtration, anion exchange with both weak base and strong base anion resins, reduction followed by coagulation and precipitation, and use of adsorptive media that still needs more research. For groundwaters where Cr 6 is more often found, in situ treatment with iron salts has achieved some success by reducing Cr 6 to the Cr 3 valence.

As with almost any chemical removal and treatment process, there are complex chemical reactions and related water quality issues along with limitations of any one process, and this article has only presented a summary of the Cr 6 occurrence and treatment chemistry. Not to mention the cost benefit and

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| hexavalent chromium |

disposal aspects. Research work is ongoing on chromium occurrence and removal, which will aid the water industry if we do see a Cr 6 regulation in the future. If you are interested in some of the work that has been done or is ongoing, I would encourage you to seek out the Water Research Foundation resources.

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| swift program |

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 | swift program Texans know how critical water is to our future. In 2013, the Texas Legislature and the people of Texas overwhelmingly approved the creation of the SWIFT program. They understand that investing in our state’s water infrastructure over the next 50 years will ensure that Texas remains the country’s most influential economic force.

Without water, we lose the ability to power our businesses, homes, and communities. With water, we continue to attract talented industry leaders, families, tourists, and employees.

As Texas continues to grow, it is vital that we take steps now, like utilizing the funding available from the TWDB through the SWIFT program and our other financial assistance programs, to make sure the demands of the future aren’t limited by our current water infrastructure.

Of the 9 million acre-feet in additional water supplies that would be provided by the water projects recommended in the 2012 State Water Plan, about

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34 percent would come from conservation and reuse, another 34 percent from providing additional infrastructure for existing water supplies, and about 32 percent from developing new water supplies.

The demand for water in Texas will require a collaborative effort of a broad spectrum of professionals — from scientists and researchers to contractors and engineers to water utilities and municipalities. Whether projects are aimed at reducing water use through innovative conservation programs, or moving earth to create new infrastructure, or developing new technologies for cost-effective water development and delivery, Texas water providers can use SWIFT to fund projects in the approved 2016 Regional Water Plans and the subsequent 2017 State Water Plan.

As Chairman of the TWDB, I travel across the state talking to interested stakeholders about financial assistance and other resources available through the TWDB. My fellow TWDB Board member Kathleen Jackson meets with countless community leaders and citizens of this state who are concerned about the We can perform these services at your location, or have them laboratory calibrated to ISO 17025 standards.

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| swift program |

future of water. Through our travels, we hope to reach communities of all sizes with varying needs and educate them on the TWDB and all we have to offer Texas communities. With each person reached, we are one step closer to securing the long-term water supply of our great state!

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| new members |

TAWWA Welcomes New Members Joining Nov. 1 – Dec. 31, 2015 Khalil Joseph Abboud Houston, TX

James Childers Abilene, TX

Alejandro Guerra Austin, TX

Winston Lee Dallas, TX

Michael Olivarez Corpus Christi, TX

Michael Urrutia Port Lavaca, TX

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Cristina Hernandez San Antonio, TX

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Samantha Bennett Fort Worth, TX

Felix Davis Lake Jackson, TX

James D Hughes Weimar, TX

Mike Lund Bridge City, TX

Sarah Quiett Kennedale, TX

Jonathan Webster Midlothian, TX

Linda Bond Richardson, TX

George DiGiovanni El Paso, TX

Sumit Manda Arlington, TX

Michelle Reed Sherman, TX

Thomas Wessling Austin, TX

Adam Burke Houston, TX

Doug Draeger New Braunfels, TX

Shahrouz Jafarzade Ghadimi El Paso, TX

Katie Masucci Plano, TX

Christine Richards Austin, TX

Curtis Dale Wilson Bee Cave, TX

Todd Buss Garland, TX

Alan Fourmentin Celina, TX

Craig McCandless Addison, TX

Joe D Richey Midlothian, TX

Chloe Wooldridge Austin, TX

Stephen Cast Wellborn, TX

Tom Fullerton El Paso, TX

James McCroan Rockwall, TX

Kimberly Wright Conroe, TX

Ismael Cazzillo Devine, TX

Marlon Garcia Stafford, TX

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Alejandro Ceballos El Paso, TX

Rudy Pablo Gonzalez Harlingen, TX

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Marc Stevens McKinney, TX

Joncie Young Longview, TX

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| letter from the texas section chair |

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 | letter from the texas section chair important resource. But even better than that, it looks AWESOME around your very own TAWWA water conservation license plate. Don’t forget, your conservation license plate is easy to order, doesn’t have to coincide with your normal vehicle registration — you can purchase anytime — and most importantly, helps support our TAWWA scholarship fund. As you will remember, the Section was able to award 18 scholarships for 20152016.

Thank you for your TAWWA support and membership.

On February 26, 2016, the Section will host the first ever Leadership and Chapter Summit. As the Section grows and evolves, we feel this is an opportunity to share Association and Section goals and initiatives with the local leadership teams. We also want to know what makes our Chapters so successful and be able to share those tidbits of wisdom with other Chapters and other Sections. So be on the lookout for more information on

the website and correspondence from myself and Mike Howe. I am truly excited about this new adventure and hope to see you there.

The Leadership Summit is not going to be the same old boring strategic planning meeting that we all have grown to hate! This is going to be a fun opportunity to get all of our leaders in the room to decide how best to leverage our volunteer leadership and identify those who are willing and ready to become the leaders for the future.

The Texas Section has led the way in capitalizing on the power of our volunteers collectively working together to identify the strategies and tactics that we in the water community will need to continue to keep building on our success. The Leadership and Chapter Summit is our next step to harness the strengths of all of our volunteers to determine our future.

Save the date, February 26, and watch for more information soon. See you there!

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| leadership summit |

SAVE the DATE! TAWWA Leadership and Chapter Summit February 26, 2016 Âť Pflugerville More info coming soon!

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| conservation and reuse awards |

Texas Water Conservation And Reuse Awards Sponsored by the Texas Section AWWA Water Conservation & Reuse Division

Entry Form

____ Direct

____ Indirect (check one)

Direct programs show quantifiable reductions in water consumption.

Indirect programs include projects for which results may not easily be measured in quantifiable terms. ___ Large utility (> 50,000 connections) ___ Small utility (<50,000 connections) ___ Large Nonutility (produce or treat > 100,000 gallons/year) ___ Small Nonutility (produce or treat < 100,000 gallons/year) For Reuse Projects only: _____ Please include this submission for consideration for the Bob Derrington Reclamation Award (does not exclude entry from any other award category). _______________________________________________ Project name _______________________________________________ Organization name (if applicable) ________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________ City State ZIP Phone: _______________________ Fax: _________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Words to be engraved on award: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Please submit entries to: Jennifer Douglass Nations College Station Water Services Department Mail: P.O. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842 Street: 1601 Graham Road College Station, TX 77845

Deadline: February 29, 2016

Texas Water Conservation And Reuse Awards Sponsored by the Texas Section AWWA Water Conservation & Reuse Division

The Water Conservation and Reuse Division of the Texas Section American Water Works Association is seeking award applications to recognize utilities, companies, government agencies, and private individuals who have discovered and implemented methods for better water-use efficiency. Awards will be presented at the Texas Water Conference April 19 – 22, 2016 in Fort Worth.

Successful award entries will recognize activities that best support or promote efficient water use. Entries will be judged on innovation, implementation/execution, transferability, and benefits/results. Water reclamation and reuse projects are eligible for an additional award, the Bob Derrington Reclamation Award for water reuse. (Consideration for a Derrington Award does not exclude entry from another category.)

Direct programs show quantifiable reductions in water consumption.

Indirect programs include education or demonstration projects for which results may not be measured in quantifiable terms.

Large and small utilities, as well as nonutility entities, are eligible to apply for an award. Electronic award submissions are welcome and encouraged! If not submitted electronically, submit three copies of the application package to the address listed on the award form.

How to submit an award: • Entries must be accompanied by the entry form at left and received no later than February 29, 2016.

• Projects submitted for consideration must have been conducted or achieved substantial completion by Dec. 31, 2015.

• Entries shall include a narrative of the following: o Description of the project o Criteria used to determine the need and potential benefits of the project o Planning objectives, strategies, techniques, and resources o Implementation methods, tools or materials, difficulties encountered and overcome, and effectiveness in employing resources o DIRECT projects – quantity of water saved, savings in water purchase costs and wastewater fees; conformance to budget; and extent to which objectives were met. o INDIRECT projects – detail on how goals of the program were met, outcomes, and results.

• Entries should also include the following, for use in the awards program if the project is selected for an award: o Project summary of 250 words or less; o Supporting graphics submitted as .JPEG files or in PowerPoint format For more information, or to request an entry form, contact

Jennifer Douglass Nations, 979-764-6223, jnations@cstx.gov.

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| executive director report |

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 | executive director report great for some folks here in Texas or in other parts of the nation. Tornadoes ripped through Garland, parts of Dallas and other communities right after Christmas. These folks spent their New Year’s Day thankful they were alive and grieving their losses of life and property. Storms like this don’t discriminate in their destruction. And, with the storms, came record flooding in other states.

So, what is the connection? As we go into this New Year and celebrate the accomplishments of last year with hope for the future, we have to be ever vigilant about our ability as water providers to be prepared for what will come next.

In 2015, we saw massive flooding here in Texas. In 2016, predictions are that with the El Niño weather pattern, more storms and flooding are likely. And, these storms don’t seem to follow previous norms. They are big events with big outcomes. As you know, through the TXWARN Utility-toUtility Mutual Aid Program, we pay a lot of attention to these events, as we are always on call to assist utilities in recovery.

There is little you can do about being hit by a tornado except know your options when your system is damaged and shut down. Becoming more resilient and taking steps to avoid damage first, and then knowing how to expedite recovery, is more important than ever before.

If there is one take-away from the beginning of this New Year, it is, as water providers, to learn from the experiences of others. Your colleagues in the water community have always been willing to share their knowledge and experiences so if you make just one New Year’s resolution, please consider tapping into what they know and focusing on building your resiliency and ability to recover.

We can no longer ‘wash, rinse and repeat’ and expect that to work.

Oh, and I mean this sincerely: Happy New Year! See you at Texas Water 2016TM in Fort Worth!

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AWWA Membrane Technology Conference

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Pfluger Hall Pflugerville, Texas

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Texas Water 2016

Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, Texas

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11 am-2 pm Online

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