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2010 CELEBRATING 101 YEARS annual conference & expo
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Illinois Section American Water Works Association
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Chair’s Report........................................................................04 Vice Chair Report...................................................................05 AWWA Director Report...........................................................06 Secretary-Treasurer’s Report................................................07 District 1 Report.....................................................................08 District 2 Report.....................................................................09 Legislative Report..................................................................12 District 3 Report.....................................................................14 District 4 Report.....................................................................15 District 5 Report.....................................................................15 Fuller Award............................................................................16 ACE10 Local Host Volunteers & Website..............................17 Finance Committee................................................................19 AWWA Fly-In............................................................................20 Operator Succession..............................................................22 Water Taste Test.....................................................................23 New MAC Chair.......................................................................24 MAC Report.............................................................................24 New Membership Chair.........................................................25 Water Museum.......................................................................26 Outreach Committee Update.................................................27 Water For People....................................................................28 EPA Drinking Water Strategy.................................................30 Section Breakfast...................................................................34 Top Ops Competition..............................................................36 ISAWWA Water Trailer Reservation Form..............................37 High School Outreach Program.............................................38 Illinois Public Service Institute..............................................39 Meter Madness......................................................................40 2010 ISAWWA Annual Conference Sponsors.......................41 Tapping Contest.....................................................................42 In Memoriam: Jeffrey Larimore.............................................45 MTAC Video Contest...............................................................45 Water Infrastructure & GIS....................................................46 2010 WEF/AWWA YP Summit...............................................48 Safety & Emg. Planning Annual Conference........................52 Education Committee: Call For Trainers...............................53 Join The Education Committee!............................................54 Visitation Day 2010................................................................50 Visitation Day Registration Form...........................................50 SPLASH Ad Order Form..........................................................60 Day at The Cougars................................................................61 Upcoming Seminars...............................................................62 Upcoming Webinars...............................................................63 2010 Awards..........................................................................64 2010 Board, Trustees & Committee Chairs.........................65 Index of Advertisers...............................................................66
American Water Works Association (AWWA) is the authoritative resource on safe water, providing knowledge, information and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the full spectrum of the water community. The Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association (ISAWWA) has over 2100 members throughout the State of Illinois. Illinois Section AWWA is the resource for seminars, workshops, video rental library and teleconferences. The Association develops and delivers low cost and convenient educational seminars for water industry professionals. If you would like to place an ad in Splash, please fill out the form in this magazine and return electronically to lisa@isawwa. org or mail to the address below. Illinois Section AWWA 545 South Randall Road St. Charles, IL 60174
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Chair’s Report John Smith
I hope a lot of you were able to visit the Water Museum. It was even better this year, thanks to the efforts of Dennis Ross. If you have any old artifacts or equipment you would like to see displayed at the Water Museum, be sure to contact Dennis at ross@otterlakewater.net.
Great annual conference! I’d like to thank all the volunteers who worked so hard to make this another successful conference; and special thanks go out to our Section staff, Laurie, Lisa, and Sandi for all of their efforts before, during and after the conference. We again had a full house of exhibitors; and there was a terrific choice of presentations at the technical sessions, thanks to the efforts of the Technical Committee members. There were over 1200 people in attendance and 185 exhibit booths. The exhibitors that were on the second floor indicated that they were very pleased with the additional exposure and the extra food, which was outstanding. Congratulations to the winners of the tapping contest, Capitol City Tappers from Springfield; meter madness, Cliff Runyard; and the water taste test, the Village of Park Forest.
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I’d also like to acknowledge all the outgoing committee chairs for their service, and to thank the incoming committee chairs and newly elected officers for volunteering to serve. A very special thanks and congratulations go to Terry McGhee for serving as Section Chair for the past year. Great job, Terry! And congratulations also go to John Callan, this year’s recipient of the Fuller Award. One of my priority short-term goals as Chair of the Section was to find a new membership chair; and I was fortunate enough to accomplish this goal during the conference. I am pleased to announce that Randy Lusk from M.E. Simpson has agreed to take over this role. I learned how important this position is when I attended an AWWA membership conference in Las Vegas in February. (Hard work, right? Actually, the location was 17 miles from the Strip and it rained every day!) I was able to meet membership chairs from many of the other AWWA sections, and there were a lot of great ideas presented. I will be sharing some of those ideas with Randy, and I also ask that each of you give Randy your support and share with him any suggestions you may have. If you would like to become a member of the Membership Committee, or just share
some of your thoughts with Randy, you can contact him at randyl@mesimpson.com. Providing educational opportunities for our membership has been and will continue to be a primary focus of the Section. Our Educational Committee, with the assistance of staff, has done an outstanding job of scheduling seminars and workshops throughout the State. Contact Lisa Jordan if you have any suggestions for topics, speakers, or locations for future training sessions. During the conference I attended a Water for People meeting. I lot of good ideas concerning opportunities for fund raising were brought forth at that meeting, and I have a personal goal of implementing some of these ideas locally. I hope some of you will also consider helping the efforts of the Water for People Committee. You can contact the new WFP chair, Claus Dunkelburg, at dunkel4@msn.com. I am really honored and excited to be the new Chair of ISAWWA. There are a lot of great people working hard to make ISAWWA successful and to serve our members. I’m looking forward to the year ahead. I encourage all of our members to consider getting involved with the many Section activities available to you. It can be a short term commitment if you are just not sure you have a lot of time to spare. The return to you can be rewarding in many ways. Finally, I hope to see you in Chicago in June at Ace 10!
VICE CHAIR’S REPORT Kevin Lookis
System’s Committee from the late 80’s into the 90’s was the most rewarding experience I had with the Section, as these utilities needed guidance, assistance and support to a far greater degree than their large system counterparts. I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the Section; and, during this period, it was from the vendor side, as I was part owner and principal of a water treatment chemical company.
Please allow me to introduce (or re-introduce!) myself to all of the members of the Section! My name is Kevin Lookis, and I am proud to accept the position as Vice Chair for the coming year. Many of you that have been involved in Section activities for many years may remember that I was fortunate enough to serve as a Trustee in District 3 for a brief period in 1992 and as a Trustee from District 2 from 1997 to 2000. While I also served as Chair of the Awards Committee during the 90’s, the work on the Small
I am happy to be a part of the Section again, this time from the municipal side of things as I have been the Assistant Superintendent of Water responsible for the Treatment Plant and Water Production for the City of Evanston since May of 2008. From May of 2001 until 2008, I was fortunate enough to be part of the Finance Department at Evanston as the Revenue Manager which allowed me to learn the water billing side of the industry. The most important aspect of the Vice Chair’s role is to oversee and set up the Technical Program for the Section’s annual conference. These are big shoes to fill, as the program continues to get better each year; and the 2010 program, put together by Dennis Ross, last year’s Vice Chair, was outstanding!
The Technical Program Committee will start meeting in early summer. Anyone who would like to volunteer to assist should contact me at KLookis@cityofevanston.org. Speaking of volunteers, please consider both attending and volunteering at the 2010 AWWA Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) from June 20-24 in Chicago. This is the premier conference for water industry professionals, and it is an honor to have it in Illinois again! The City of Evanston Water Plant (and several of our fine staff!) will host the Filtration Principles & Surveillance Techniques for Your Facility on June 20. This is a wonderful way to give a little something back. Volunteers are needed for everything from session monitors to greeters; so, if you can help, you can check out volunteer opportunities on the Section website at www.isawwa.org. Last but not least . . . please plan to attend the 2010 Visitation Day at the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Authority (CLCJAWA) in Lake Bluff on July 15 and 16. This state-of- the- art facility is visited by water treatment professionals from all over the world, and we are fortunate to have it in our home State!
Do YOU have questions about Backflow? Visit the ISAWWA Backflow Committee BLOG to ask a question and get a response from the Backflow Committee!
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AWWA DIRECTOR REPORT John Donahue
I can only hope, as spring is upon us and 50 degree weather has finally arrived, that my beloved Cubs can reach the same pinnacle of success. Hopefully, the season won’t be over by the time this issue reaches you and we can look forward to a World Series between the Cubs and White Sox (there you go Todd), which would certainly turn the Chicago fans upside down.
“ Thoughts and Observations while waiting for the Cubs to win the World Series” I would like to begin by congratulating everyone involved in the planning of the 2010 ISAWWA Annual Conference. WHAT A SUCCESS!! The Technical Program was excellent, the MAC Committee and Exhibit Hall exceeded expectations, the YP events were outstanding, and the Water Museum was very well done thanks to Dennis Ross. Of course, we couldn’t have achieved this level of success without our staff. Laurie, Lisa and Sandi did yeoman’s work with proficiency and poise guiding all of the activities of the conference to their ultimate successful conclusion. Great job, everyone, and thank you!! I would also like to congratulate all of the awardees’ this year, especially Laurie Dougherty who will be receiving the first Jack Hoffbuhr Award for outstanding Section Staff and John Callan our newest Fuller Awardee. Congratulations Laurie & John on these much deserved recognitions.
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Regarding AWWA, we now have a new Executive Director. In February, I had the honor of participating in final candidate interviews in Denver as a newly elected AWWA officer. What an interesting and educational experience. The two finalists, Tom Curtis (AWWA Deputy Director, Washington D.C. office) and David LaFrance (Finance Director, Denver Water) were subjected to the most intense interview process in which I have ever been involved. They began on Day 1 with a personal presentation to the entire AWWA staff, followed by individual meetings and interviews with each AWWA work group. On Day 2, each candidate met individually for 4 hours with the Executive Committee and then 4 hours with the Transition Committee. At the conclusion of the interviews both committees compared notes and selected a candidate to recommend to the Board. On March 25, 2010 the Board of Directors met in Special Session in Washington D.C. and approved Mr. David LaFrance as the new AWWA Executive Director. David responded very well during the interview process, and it was quite evident he had the energy and vision to take AWWA to the next level. Although he has a finance background, he is no stranger to AWWA. He has been teaching the AWWA financial planning and rate making class for 15 years and has participated on numerous committees at the national level. I am
very confident David will do a fine job in his new role and I encourage you to introduce yourself to him if you see him at ACE10 in Chicago. AWWA has formed a new Member Value Restructuring Committee to look at the multitude of membership categories currently available in an attempt to simplify them. I don’t know about you, but you almost need a PhD to understand the details of the membership point system and related options available to you as a member. AWWA understands this dilemma and will seek to improve the value of your membership in the coming months. Stay tuned… Check out AWWA ACE10 website on YouTube: (http://www.youtube.com/ user/AmericanWaterWorks). The welcome sub-committee of the ACE10 committee has done an excellent job providing video footage of Chicago to AWWA to help sell ACE10. I think a couple of our ISAWWA members have missed their calling.
AWWA Director, John Donahue (left) and New AWWA Executive Director, David LaFrance (right)
Secretary/treasurer’s report John Van Arsdel
economy and some travel restrictions that limited many regular attendees from being there.
Greetings fellow ISAWWA Members, This newsletter is post conference. The 2010 ISAWWA conference was a great success and there may not be enough “kudos” to go around to everyone who contributed to the overall success. Laurie, Lisa, and Sandi provided great support, preplanning, and execution. It was exciting to be able to see the attendance that we had considering the
We were graced with the presence of Debbie Kaye, Vice President for AWWA. She was able to see the Illinois Section in action. She provided us with information of new methods to be used by the national AWWA and then passed onto the individual sections. There was also another national AWWA representative, our Section Services rep, Nancy Sullivan. You may have run into her at the convention asking questions of various members. She was gathering information regarding three important items: what can AWWA do for your personal life; what can AWWA do for your professional life; and what does AWWA need to discontinue? Answers to these questions will help shape future policy decisions as well as give some direction as to which programs really work and which ones do not. Your input was needed. So I hope those of you who answered will be able to track what you suggested as AWWA moves forward.
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There are a few new individuals that were elected to the new Board of Directors. Kevin Lookis is the new Vice Chair. Cheryl Norton is the new District 4 Trustee. Both Cheryl and Kevin had served previous terms as trustees over the years, so they have a good idea of what goes on with the Board. Congrats to John Smith, our new Chair, but also a thank you to Terry McGhee our outgoing Chair for a job well done. John Donahue also has a new title, and that is the position of Vice President of AWWA. John starts his term in June at the ACE in Chicago in June. Speaking of ACE, it is just a few months away. Chair Bob Martin and his “ace” committee for ACE, have done a great job of putting together a class act. They will need help so please step up and volunteer for this worthy event. That is about it for now. We will see everyone at ACE!! John H. Van Arsdel Secretary/Treasurer johnnyv@mesimpson.com
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Membership & Participation are Wise Investments Greg Swanson, District 1 Trustee
During my drive home, I reflected on the insights that accompanied deeper involvement in the conference. The parable of blind men attempting to describe the elephant entered my mind. I became aware that, similar to the blind men in the parable, I possess a limited view of AWWA based on my individual perspective and needs. Fortunately, my limited view is growing as a result of my experiences with ISAWWA.
Attendees at the 101st ISAWWA annual conference experienced a truly outstanding event that was informative, engaging and uplifting. The conference was well organized, and its multi-faceted format seemed to have something for everybody. This year I explored more dimensions of the conference than I have in the past. I walked away with a much deeper appreciation of the many benefits AWWA provides to its members and how it enhances our world.
AWWA does an excellent job supporting its interconnected membership, by providing opportunities for operators seeking renewal training credits; vendors highlighting their latest products; consultants communicating their expertise; young professionals seeking growth opportunities; regulators illuminating new standards; and so on. Clearly, AWWA is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its individual members in an effective manner. AWWA members would be wise to recognize that our membership involves more than meeting our individual immediate needs. Our AWWA membership represents a real investment in the future of our
communities, which are confronted with significant challenges at this time. The effective and reliable function of the Nation’s water utilities is an essential component of any effort intended to meet the challenges facing us. Additionally, reinvestment in these utilities can be a valuable component of economic recovery. AWWA is a dynamic and crucial force working to cultivate and propagate essential knowledge, services and resources. Additionally, AWWA provides a powerful collective voice and presence for its membership on state and national levels. In turn, we each make an important investment in our collective future through our AWWA memberships. We can enhance this investment through active participation in ISAWWA. Active participation promotes our personal and professional growth, while helping to perpetuate the many benefits AWWA provides to its members. Please contact an ISAWWA Board Member or Committee Chair to learn more about participation. You will be glad that you did!
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District 2 Update
Theresa O’Grady, District 2 Trustee
It was good to see everyone that was able to attend the ISAWWA annual conference in Springfield. It was, once again, a great conference. Special thanks to everyone who helped to made it happen so smoothly – speakers, exhibitors, session monitors, competition participants (Meter Madness, Top Ops, YP Poster and Tapping) and all the other volunteers. There were two things that I noticed at the conference this year. First, I was glad to see that many of the attendees took the time to visit the Water Museum. It was very interesting seeing the old issues of Splash as well as the old books and manuals. Thanks to Dennis
Ross for organizing the Museum again this year. Second, I think the technical program was excellent this year. There was a wide range of session topics and speakers that were very interesting and informative. Again, thanks to everyone who made the conference a success including all of the conference attendees!
with fresh ideas. There is an array of committees from the Young Professionals to the Historian Committee. There is undoubtedly at least one committee out there that is a good match for you. (A listing of current committees can be found on the ISAWWA website at www.isawwa.org.)
And now that the ISAWWA Annual Conference is over, our sights are set on the 2010 AWWA Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE) that will be held in Chicago this June. As many of you already know, ACE is the premier water industry conference available and attracts water industry professionals from around the world. Information on ACE can be found at the following website: http://www.awwa.org/ace10
•Continuing Education. There are several training seminars and webinars over the next few months where you can pick up continuing education credits. These education forums provide a means to stay on top of emerging trends and technologies, as well as networking with water industry colleagues.
Numerous volunteers are still needed for ACE. Volunteer opportunities include being a session monitor, assisting at the welcome booths and assisting with facility tours, among others. To find out more, visit the following website or feel free to contact me: www.ace2010.info For those of you out there who are looking to expand your involvement in ISAWWA, there are numerous opportunities including: •Join a committee. ISAWWA committees are always looking for new volunteers
Chad Laucamp and I represent District 2 on the ISAWWA Board. Our contact information is as follows: Theresa O’Grady 630-820-1022 togrady@cmtengr.com Chad Laucamp 312-373-6759 Chad.Laucamp@aecom.com District 2 covers the northeastern part of Illinois – McHenry County, Lake County, Kane County, DuPage County, Cook County, Kendall County Grundy County, Will County and Kankakee County
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Springfield news
Terry Steczo and Maureen Mulhall
A two-week hiatus for the Illinois General Assembly -- the final pit stop in the race (or crawl) toward adjournment of the 2010 legislative session. In approximately six weeks we’ll have an idea whether or not the General Assembly will cruise across the finish line or sputter and choke and leave its owner(s) and crew with a jalopy in horrific condition and a mountainous “repair bill”. The smart odds may be on the latter. The Legislature has reached its technical halfway point; and, when it returns from its break in mid April, legislators will begin the process of finalizing action on the bills that have been approved by the first chamber and now will be considered by the second. They will also try to get their arms around a budget, which shouldn’t be a problem this year with the emaciated state of the Illinois treasury. As the Legislature heads into its own “Final Four” – the last four weeks of the legislative session – there’s a full plate of issues to be resolved, all of them overshadowed by the whopping $13 billion projected deficit. As the clock ticks and the rhetoric from both political
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parties becomes magnified, look for a series of non-solutions relating to the budget. At this point the odds may not be in favor of the scheduled May 7 adjournment, but there is no doubt that legislators will be home for the summer/ fall campaign season by the end of May at the latest. To do otherwise would spell trouble for Governor Quinn. He needs to show decisiveness and prove his leadership credentials, and the last weeks of a legislative session are a good time to do that. A blunder could prove very costly. Democrats will be doing everything possible in the coming weeks and months to avoid another 1994 when they lost control of the Legislature and all of State government. Republicans, on the other hand, will use their last ounce of energy trying to invoke the spirit of 1994 to wrestle control of either the Governor’s office or one of the chambers of the General Assembly. With redistricting on the horizon in 2011, their political lives depend on it. The Legislature stunned everyone at the end of March by passing a pension reform package in just one day over the objections of every public employee and
teachers union in the State. East coast bond houses wanted some sign from the Legislature, before the April bond sales, that the State was serious about getting pension costs under control. Under threat that Illinois would suffer a double downgrade of their bonds (which would make them next to junk status) the Legislature acted swiftly and created a new set of pension standards for new hires, including caps on benefits and an increase in the age to qualify for full benefits to 67. With the exception of the Chicago Tribune, observers who had cried out for the need for significant pension reform seemed pleased. While this legislation may satisfy some of the bond houses it will do nothing to address the current pension funding debacle. Here is a recap of the legislation currently being scrutinized by the Water Utility Council: HB 5482 – This is the third year for this legislation, and once again it did not pass. This bill would require a water utility to notify a fire official of any fire hydrant reported to be inoperable and require the water utility to have the hydrant back in service within 48 hours. HB 5485 – This bill amends the Municipal Code and provides that, in eminent domain proceedings, the fair market value of a waterworks facility would be the depreciated value of the land, fixtures and facilities of the waterworks, rather than the net earnings attributable to the waterworks. A large contingent of opponents lined up to fight this bill, including various labor organizations, the Chamber of Commerce, the Illinois Manufacturers Association, along with ISAWWA, Illinois American Water Company and Aqua Illinois. This bill was not called on third reading (final passage) in the House. An amendment was filed in the last week of March that
would have mitigated the opposition but it has not yet been adopted. HB 5837 – This bill amends the Public Utilities Act and would prohibit a utility from imposing a sprinkler standby charge for buildings (both commercial and private) that contain automatic fire protection systems. ISAWWA conducted a survey of members to ascertain how common sprinkler standby charges are and 35% of respondents indicated they had these charges. The sponsor agreed not to call this bill, but the proponents of the bill (Illinois Chapter of the National Fire Sprinkler Association) may look to amend this language on to another bill. SB 580 – This bill would dissolve the DuPage County Water Commission. The position of the WUC is that while the General Assembly created the legislation that enabled the
establishment of the DCWC, it was the local voters who voted to participate in the system. If the DCWC is to be dissolved then it should be the local voters who make that decision and not the General Assembly. This bill remains on third reading in the Senate and may be considered when the GA returns in mid April. SB 2549 – This bill amends that Plumbing License Law and is intended to regulate rainwater harvesting distribution systems. This bill also requires the Department of Public Health to establish a minimum code of standards for these systems by March 1, 2011. ISAWWA expects to participate in the development of this code. This bill passed the Senate unanimously. SB 3070 – This bill is in response to the “Crestwood situation” from 2009. This
bill amends the EPA act and establishes a new standard for levels of certain carcinogenic volatile organic compounds. If a VOC is detected in the finished water of a community water system at a concentration that equals or exceeds 50% of the VOC’s maximum contaminant level, the owner/operator must submit a response plan to EPA within 45 days. The response plan must be designed to prevent the exceedence of the maximum contaminant level in the finished water and reduce the concentration of the VOC so that it doesn’t exceed the applicable detection limit. Currently there are 6 identified systems that this legislation impacts. This bill passed the Senate 47-0. The full text of these bills can be found on the General Assembly website, www.ilga.gov.
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district 3 update
Ted Meckes, District 3 Trustee
The dark cold days of winter are finally gone. Spring is in the air, a welcome sight for all. The annual conference held last month in Springfield was a success. I hope everyone enjoyed their time in Springfield as well as learned a bit at the conference. Remember the conference is a great place to make new contacts, who may become friends for life, and also to learn what is new in the water industry. I can recall my first annual conference 20 some years ago. It was held in the suburbs of Chicago. I had great time, but learned how important
these conferences can be. I met sales representatives and other water professionals that I have continued a professional relationship with throughout the years. I saw many of them at the conference last month. One thing that is unique about the water industry is that we (sales excluded) are not in competition with each other. Unlike many industries where one has to compete against their peers, we have the ability to help and teach each other. This is why I enjoy my career in the water industry. I have many colleagues in the water industry that I call when I run into something that I have not seen before. I also receive calls from a few of these people. These individuals are plant superintendents, chemists, operators, engineers, IEPA staff and sales representatives, many of which I consider friends. I doubt there are any other industries where one can rely on their colleagues and become educated on others successes and failures.
Another great training tool are the webinars ISAWWA offers. One can sit in the comfort of their office, at their computer, and learn away. If you have any suggestions regarding training topics or would like to present a training session feel free to contact me or Lisa Jordan (lisa@isawwa.org).
As the District 3 Trustee and a Class A Operator, I am focused on the training we at ISAWWA can offer. I have met a few members at the seminars hosted in Springfield and hope to meet many more. These seminars are a cost effective way to learn about new products and techniques as well as to receive continuing education credits.
District 3 covers the Midwestern part of Illinois and includes the following counties:
Lastly, I would like to remind everyone about the AWWA conference and exhibition (ACE) which is being held in Chicago, June 20-24. More information can be found at www.awwa.org/ ace10/. The Section is always looking for volunteers, whether it is working at ACE in June or becoming more involved in other Section activities. If you have a passion for a particular area, or desire to meet some great people and help this great organization, please contact me and I will help you get started. I can be reached at ted.meckes@cwlp.com or by phone at 217-757-8630 ext. 1704.
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District 4 report
Cheryl Norton, District 4 Trustee For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Cheryl Norton and was recently elected as a new Illinois Section Trustee for District 4. This is an exciting opportunity for me and I’m looking forward to meeting as many people as possible in District 4 and throughout the State. Attending and participating in the annual Illinois Section American Water Works Association conference was a great way to get started on my Trustee responsibilities. As always, the conference was well attended and provided great presentations, vendors, CEUs and networking opportunities.
Coming in 2010 are many educational and training opportunities designed to meet the needs of members throughout the State. I hope to see many of you at the upcoming events and would appreciate hearing your feedback on the recent annual conference, any additional training needs and what American Water Works Association is or could be doing for you. Please feel free to reach out to me any time with questions or comments – I would really enjoy hearing from you. You can write to me at Cheryl.Norton@amwater.com.
It’s time to think spring with the cold winter months behind us once again. It’s also time to consider water improvement projects for the year. Notwithstanding limited budgets, we can still perform maintenance within our systems, whether it’s locating and operating shut-off valves, hydrant maintenance, hydrant flushing, etc.; and there is always time for water meter maintenance. With capital improvement projects being pushed
aside due to budget restraints, this is a great opportunity for employees to gather valuable information about your system and report problems before they become a nightmare. The data collected is never a waste of time. It will always come in useful. So, just because the economy is slowing down it doesn’t mean water utility workers don’t have anything to do. Maybe we can finally catch up on a few projects.
district 5 trustee report Tim Kite, District 5 Trustee
VOLUNTEER AT ACE10 CHICAGO! Volunteer online by visiting: http://tinyurl.com/volunteerACE10
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Fuller award Burr Koepsel
has made a significant contribution toward the advancement of water works practices within the Section which has been above and beyond the expectations of officers in fulfilling their obligations or duties. It is AWWA’s highest Section award.
The George Warren Fuller Award is presented to a member of the American Water Works for distinguished service to the water supply field. In commemoration of the sound engineering skill, diplomatic talent, and constructive leadership of George Warren Fuller, each year the Section determines whether a member
This year’s George Warren Fuller awardee for Illinois is John E. Callan. John has a long and distinguished career in the potable water field. After receiving his degree in engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, he relocated to Chicago. Since that time, he has contributed to many large projects relating to water treatment throughout the Midwest. He is a Life Member of AWWA, and he has been active in Illinois Section activities throughout his career. John has served on numerous committees and presented at many Illinois Section educational seminars. He has served as a Section Trustee and in several other officer positions, including Chair. He has also been active in the American Public
Works Association, the Water Environment Federation, the Illinois Water Environment Association, the Illinois Association of Wastewater Agencies, and the American Academy of Environmental Engineering. In addition to his many professional contributions, John has also given back to his community through his involvement in numerous civic organizations, including his church council, the local youth club, historical society, high school advisory board, homeowner’s association, Lion’s Club and City Council. In addition to being a Life Member of AWWA, John has been honored with the Community Service Award from the Engineers Council of Illinois and was named Citizen of the Year by his local community of Darien, Illinois. John will be honored at this year’s AWWA annual conference in Chicago, together with the Fuller Award recipients from other sections. Congratulations, John, on this well deserved recognition.
LEFT: 2010 George Warren Fuller Award winner, John E. Callan and his wife Cathy ABOVE: AWWA Vice President, Debra Kaye presenting John Callan with the 2010 George Warren Fuller Award.
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ace10 Local Host Committee Needs Help!! On June 20-24, 2010, the American Water Works Association will be hosting their 129th Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE10) at McCormick Place located along Lake Michigan. In order to host this event, the Illinois Section is asking for friendly volunteers to help out. Whether you’ve have or have not participated in past events, this is a great opportunity to meet others involved in the water industry as well as participate in some of the fun activities being offered. For more information on how to volunteer, please visit the Illinois Section AWWA Website at http://isawwa.org and click on 2010 ACE Conference Volunteer Wanted. There you will find a list of the various committees and what they do. We welcome you to pick as many as you like.
ACE10 Local Host Website Now Live!! As you may have heard, Chicago has been selected to host to the American Water Works Association’s 129th Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE10) to be held June 20 – 24, 2010. The Illinois Section AWWA is very honored to have been selected to host this event and a committee of Illinois Section members isare busy planning for a successful show. We have a reputation to uphold since the feedback was so positive from the last time ACE was held in Chicago back in 1999.
To help welcome visitors to Chicago for the conference, the committee has developed a website with information on where to eat, what to do and how to get around. It is expected that attendees for the conference will travel to Illinois, from across the country and around the world. The website is now live and has a wealth of information on restaurants, transportation, entertainment, shopping, museums and zoos, and must see sights. Visit it at http://ace2010.info
The website will be updated with additional information and links as we approach the conference next year. Section members are encouraged to visit the site and make suggestions and recommendations for content. For some conference attendees, this website will be their first impression of the conference, of Chicago and of our Section. We are excited to provide this website as a tool to help them learn about our great city and all it has to offer.
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finance committee Mike Winegard, Chair
After a rough year due to fluctuations in the stock market in the calendar year 2008, the Section’s investments rebounded in 2009. While our stock fund lost 37 percent in 2008, it gained almost 29 percent in 2009. The bond fund was again steady, gaining 6 percent; however, also due to the financial markets, the money market fund gained only 0.62 percent. Regarding the money market fund, 2009 is a barometer of how 2010 will probably go as the money market interest rate was 1.9 percent in January and decreased all year so that by December it was down to 0.07 percent.
The total amount of all of our investments was down, but not significantly. Overall, we believe the Section’s finances are in good shape; therefore, the Finance Committee does not recommend any changes in our investment strategy from the following, which was approved by the Board of Directors six years ago:. Money Market Fund Bond Fund Stock Fund -
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ILLINOIS SECTION PARTICIPATES IN AWWA FLY-IN WASHINGTON D.C. Jerry Bever, WUC Chair
A Water Infrastructure Bank would provide low-cost capital to water utilities needing to invest in infrastructure. The Bank would have a two-pronged approach by making direct loans for large projects, which state SRF programs are unable to do, and would help small to medium-sized systems by helping states leverage their SRF capitalization funds. The SRF and Water Infrastructure Bank can significantly lower the cost of financing water projects at very low interest rates to water systems and at a very low cost to the federal government.
March 24th and 25th saw another successful “Water Matters! Fly-In” in our Nation’s Capitol. This was the ninth year for the event hosted by the AWWA Water Utility Council; and, for the first time, included participants from all fifty states. ISAWWA/Illinois representatives included Tom Skelly (City of Springfield), John Donahue (North Park Public Water District) and Jerry Bever (Baxter & Woodman). The purpose of the Fly-In is to bring current water issues to the attention of members of Congress. Delegates from 50 states visited congressional offices in approximately 10 hours spread out over two days. The remainder of the time was spent in group meetings to discuss issues and prepare for congressional visits. As for our part, your delegates from Illinois visited the offices of 18 out of 19 Congressional Representatives and both Senators Durbin and Burris. The only office that we were not able to meet with was Representative Melissa Bean. There were two key issues at this year’s Fly-In, a Water Infrastructure Bank and Chemical Facility Security:
Chemical Facility Security legislation (H.R. 2868) passed the House this past fall, and would include water & wastewater systems. Currently drinking water and wastewater utilities are exempt from chemical facility security anti-terrorism standards, known as CFATS; however, there is interest in Congress to end those exemptions. Legislation authorizing CFATS expires in September 2010 and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs is considering legislation that would extend the CFATS program and include water utilities similar to that passed by the House. Although we requested that water & wastewater systems continue to be exempt, AWWA does not believe we have the support to keep water and wastewater utilities out of the new legislation, so we focused our efforts on how we can lessen the impact on drinking water utilities. We urged our members of Congress to support chemical security legislation that applies to water utilities only if it: 1. Does not include authority to order the use of “inherently safer technology.” IST could prohibit the use of particular chemicals, including chlorine gas. Decisions concerning utility choice of
disinfectant are complex, are based on critical local factors, and must remain local decisions. 2. Provides adequate protection of sensitive information. Personnel (including collective bargaining agents) who are not water system employees, their contractors, or government agents, should not have access to or be involved in the development of vulnerability assessments or site security plans. We also promoted the continued federal funding of the State Revolving Loan Fund Programs for both drinking water and clean water. All of the legislators we spoke with were very supportive of the SRF’s and indicated they would continue that support, and most indicated an interest in a Water Infrastructure Bank. Fly-In participants were also prepared with an issue paper containing quick facts on selected topics such as Pharmaceutical Compounds in Drinking Water, Geosequestration, Hydraulic Fracturing (Hydro-Fracking) and Perchlorate in case any of these topics came up during our visits with Congressional offices. Some AWWA representatives also focused on how climate change can affect water supplies and quality. On Thursday morning we were delighted to be able to participate in the Illinois Senators Coffee sponsored by Senators Durbin and Burris. Although the Senators had been up until 3:30 AM working on amendments to the Health Care bill, they attended the coffee, answered a few questions from constituents and were available for pictures. The “Water Matters! Fly-In” has been an annual event on “the Hill” for several years and we have more than begun to establish ourselves as the
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authoritative resource for drinking water issues. During our discussions with congressional representatives and their staff, we are hearing them repeat our concerns even before we have a chance to express them. They now know who we are and what we do, which is exactly the goal of the program. We continue to encourage them to contact us and more importantly you as water experts from their districts with any question they may have on drinking water issues. We believe they are interested in our issues and the common goals we share to promote safe drinking water. It is up to you to let them know who you are and how they can contact you if they ever have any questions. Take the time; it is amazing how little it takes to make a difference. TOP: (left to right) Jerry Bever, Congressman Bill Foster, and John Donahue BOTTOM: (left to right) Senator Durbin, John Donahue, Jerry Bever, Tom Skelly, and Senator Burris at the Constituent Coffee.
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Where Have All the Operators Gone? Ray Ames, Trustee at Large
secret is that this population is aging too. Who will replace them?
We are all aware that our workforce is aging. It is happening in all walks of life, from teachers to store clerks, from corporate executives to engineers. At some point in time, every profession will need to address how to bring into the workforce and train the “young” to replace those that are retiring. The water industry is no different. And it could be argued that succession planning for the water industry operator is especially critical. These are the people who run the water plants, operate and maintain the equipment that produces potable water. They safeguard the quantity and quality of water for millions. And our best kept
During the ISAWWA Conference, Terry McGhee, Greg Swanson and I had the opportunity to meet with a group of officials to discuss the subject of Operator Succession Planning over lunch. The group included several wastewater and water operators, and representatives from the Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC), Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), Illinois Water Environment Association (IWEA) and Illinois Association of Water Pollution Control Operators (IAWPCO). The meeting included officials from both the water and the wastewater profession -- because the impending shortage is affecting both industries. The discussion at the meeting focused on succession planning: how can we encourage more professionals to consider a career in the water industry? Suggestions included the development of a combined water/ wastewater brochure to provide some much needed industry publicity. This brochure could be sent to high schools in the State (and junior colleges too) to encourage students to look into the water/wastewater field for jobs. The target audience for this brochure might be high school counselors. We could also consider staffing job fairs at the high school level, but with over a
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thousand high schools in the State this would be a large commitment in time. Working together to establish a webbased clearinghouse for water operator information and training was also identified as another potential means to reach future water operators. ERTC suggested that they might be willing to make a water/wastewater video for young students. The video would promote the ERTC water/wastewater programs and could be shown in schools to promote the water profession. Paralleling this approach, the group also suggested that we need to raise “water awareness” in our local communities. This will require public education. Many of us do this already – offer public tours to adult and youth groups and publish articles in town newsletters. But perhaps we could become more proactive with tours and education in our communities. As the luncheon concluded, plans were made to jointly develop a water industry career brochure and compile a list of schools to send it to. Another meeting will be held this spring to follow up on this task. Interestingly, as I looked around the room it struck me that the average age of the meeting participants was about 55-60 -- most nearing retirement themselves! Let’s hope it’s not too late to act…
Village of Park Forest 2010 ISAWWA Water Taste Contest Champions Nora Bertram
During the Illinois Section American Water Works Annual Conference in Springfield, on March 16, 2010, seven utilities competed in the 16th Annual Water Taste Contest to hold the title of the best water produced in the State of Illinois. Among the competitors were the City of Aurora Water Production Division,
last year’s ISAWWA winner; the City of Charleston, winner of the 15 County Water Supply Operators Association water taste contest; Coventry Creek, winner of the Illinois Utilities Inc. water taste contest; the City of Geneva, winner of the Kane County Water Association water taste contest; the Caterpillar Trail Water District, winner of the Rural Water Association water taste contest; the Village of Park Forest, winner of the South Suburban Water Works Association water taste contest; and the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency, winner of the West Shore Water Producers Association water taste contest.
17th annual Water Taste Contest and to compete in this year’s 6th annual National “Best of the Best” water taste contest in Chicago for the best water produced in North America.
A drinking water sample, produced by each of the seven utilities, was submitted and evaluated by a panel of celebrity judges on water clarity, odor and taste.
Only utilities that produce water and are winners of local water association contests are eligible to compete in the ISAWWA’s Water Taste Contest. Therefore, if you are a water association looking to host a competition and have your winner participate in next year’s 17th annual Water Taste Contest, contact Nora Bertram at AB&H, A Donohue Group at (312) 236-9147.
Once the scores were tallied, the Village of Park Forest was acknowledged as the best water produced in the State of Illinois. They will be eligible to defend their title next year at the ISAWWA
Sincere thanks are extended to the contestants and our judges; Ms. Sue Atherton, Account Executive, WEEK-TV, Peoria Illinois (NBC affiliate), formerly with Illinois American Water, Past Chair of the Illinois Section 2002-2003, and Youth Education committee chair 19912004; Ms. Maureen Mulhall, ISAWWA lobbyist; and Ms. Debbie Kaye, AWWA Vice-President from the CaliforniaNevada Section.
TOP: Roger Selburg and Terry McGhee present Ron Erickson from the Village of Park Forrest with the award for Water Taste Test Champions RIGHT: Water Taste Test Judges
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Introducing new mac chair Terry Locke
I have worked in sales and marketing for The Flolo Corporation, headquartered in Bensenville, for 33 years. In my spare time I am involved in local community theater both on and off stage. As the new chairman of the MAC Committee, I’ve already seen one of my goals, adding new members, fulfilled. During the 2010 Conference in Springfield we added four new members to the MAC.
For the next 12 months the primary goal is simple - to organize and run a first class exhibit hall for the 2011 combined conference, making sure that the needs of both the ISAWWA and the IWEA are met. We hope to add more exhibitors than ever before while at the same time making sure all our vendors have a successful show.
mac committee report Terry Locke
The 101st Illinois Section AWWA annual Conference and Expo is complete. The MAC Committee is proud of the work we did to ensure a smooth running and efficient Exhibit Hall. We had a total of 185 exhibitors this year, filling the Exhibit Hall, the main lobby of the hotel, and the second floor lobby. Exhibitors from all over the country participated. All our feedback, so far, has been positive. In fact, a number of exhibitors that participate with sections around the country commented that ours is the best run show of any of them. We’ve already begun the planning for the 2011 Expo, which will be a combined show, again, with the Illinois Water Environment Association (IWEA). Our plan is to add even more booths for next year to increase the number of vendors available to both the water and wastewater industries.
The MAC Committee is always eager to add new members to make the committee more efficient and to add fresh perspectives to the way we operate. To this end; and perhaps due, in part, to the success of this year’s conference, we were able to add six new members to our committee in the last six weeks. But we always have room for more members if you are interested. Just contact me at tjlocke@flolo.com or any member of the MAC Committee listed on the website. I regret to report that the committee is losing one long-time member. Jeff Fischer of Fischer-Harris & Associates has decided to move on to new challenges. Jeff was one of the original members of MAC and was, in fact, the MAC Chair before there even was such a thing as the Illinois Section MAC Committee. It’s safe to say that MAC wouldn’t be where it is today without Jeff’s invaluable assistance over the years. Thank you, Jeff!
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ABOVE: Pictures from the MAC Committee meeting at the 2010 ISAWWA Annual Conference & Expo
Introducing your New Membership Chair Randy Lusk
During this year’s annual conference in Springfield, the incoming Section Chair, John Smith, was on the hunt. He was looking for a capable person to fill a critical vacancy – that of Membership Committee Chair. The Membership Committee is one that you may not even be aware of – one that works in the background, but also one that is critical to the continued success and vitality of the Section. Their mission is to ensure the Section both grows and maintains its membership, so that new ideas and new perspectives are continually being introduced and so that all water industry professionals are being served. John’s Springfield hunt was successful. He found the individual he was seeking
– someone ready, willing and able to serve as Membership Committee Chair – in the person of Randy Lusk. Randy has extensive experience in the water industry which will serve him well in his new role. He was been employed by M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. for the past 10 years; and, during that time, he has been active in the South Suburban Water Works Association, the Mid-Central Water Works Association, and both the Illinois and Indiana Sections of AWWA. Randy is currently a Regional Manager for M.E. Simpson Co., and works out of the Dyer, Indiana, office. If you are interested in joining Randy as a member of the Membership Committee, you can contact him at randyl@mesimpson.com.
ABOVE: Randy Lusk and his surprise birthday present (saran wrapped car) from some unnamed friends at the ISAWWA 3rd Annual Water Distribution Conference on April 13, 2010 in Countryside, IL. Randy was a speaker and exhibitor at the conference.
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Museum at the 101st ISAWWA Conference is a Huge Success! Dennis Ross, Chair Elect
If you didn’t make it through the Museum this year be sure to stop by next year. If you were one of our many visitors this year, please come back and see what is new next year. Or, better yet, bring something to display. To all of the individuals who brought something for the display, I want to
This year’s annual conference saw the return of the ISAWWA Museum. It was a huge success for the second year in a row! Again, this year, several attendees dusted off something of interest from their water plant and brought to display in the museum. There were sections of wooden water mains, Jackson candle turbidity meters, water meters with glass chambers and old issues of Splash on display. The museum was located on the second floor in the Ruby Room, so access was easy. Volunteers stood ready to provide answers or be informed as to the use of each item. My challenge to you is simple, sort of like Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs, we need your ideas. Well, what we really need is you old stuff. That’s right! We want you to dust off that old piece of testing equipment, water meter, unusual water main, or old photos anything that confuses the young members in your crew. The process is simple. You don’t have to donate it. We don’t want to keep it . . . we already have enough old stuff in the corners. All you need you to do is to bring it to the annual conference for display, and then take it home at the end of the show. Watch for future articles in Splash giving you details on when and where to bring your items next year. 26 Mu s e u m a t 1 0 1 s t i s a w w a c o n f e r e n c e i s a h u g e s u c c e s s ! S P L A S H April 2010
thank you. Without your interesting items, the room would have been empty and those young professionals would know a little less. I must not forget the volunteers that staffed the room while the museum was open. Without your help I would have missed the entire conference!
STUDENTS RECOGNIZED AT ISAWWA ANNUAL CONFERENCE Kristin Rehg
degrees and certifications related to careers in the water industry. The first two scholarship awards were presented at the 2010 ISAWWA Annual Conference in March. Tina Genin was presented with a $1,000 scholarship in the Adult Continuing Education category. Tina has worked for the North Park Water District in Machesney Park, Illinois, for the last ten years, starting her career as a meter reader and working her way up through the customer service and bookkeeping departments. She is currently District Bookkeeper and is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at Columbia College. In 2009, the Illinois Section AWWA created the Safe Water Scholarship Program to provide financial assistance to students pursuing advanced
Cameron Jones was presented with a $1,000 scholarship in the College Undergraduate category. Cameron will graduate from SIU-Carbondale in 2012
with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. In addition to his college courses, Cameron has worked as an intern at a civil engineering firm and is also engaged in ongoing research on the effects of nanomaterials in the drinking water supply. ConstanceMilahachefromNorthwestern University was the winner of the Fresh Ideas Poster Competition. Constance represented a student design team that evaluated future modifications to the City of Evanston’s Water Treatment Plant to accommodate a growing population and enhanced treatment to address emerging contaminants. Constance and her design team will compete with poster competition winners from other Sections at AWWA’s Annual Conference (ACE10) in Chicago on June 22, 2010, from 9:00 am to noon. TOP LEFT: Terry McGhee presenting Tina Genin with a $1,000 scholarship in the Adult Continuing Education category. TOP RIGHT: Terry McGhee presenting Cameron Jones with a $1,000 scholarship in the College Undergraduate category. BOTTOM: Poster Presenters Constance Milahach (left) and Elenz Zhang (right)
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Water for People Jennifer McGlone
the Silent Auction and 50-50 Raffle. Through the generosity of attendees and exhibitors, a total of $8,200 was raised to help bring clean water to thousands of people in developing countries!
The ISAWWA Water for People Committee focused on previously successful events for this year’s annual conference to raise monies for this worthwhile cause. Efforts included
As in past years, the Silent Auction started on Tuesday and ended Wednesday at 11:15 am. Bidders circled the auction items in the Exhibit Hall until the last minute, trying to be the winning bid. Donation items ranged from big ticket items such as laptop computers, Blu-Ray DVDs and sporting tickets, to handcrafted items like ravioli dinner, Indiana wine and commissioned art. All of the donations helped raise a total of $5,500 for Water for People. Thanks to Barb Waddell and Andy Keiser for coordinating the event and to those who assisted during the close-out of the auction, especially Sarah Hasan and Ralph Gross.
The always popular 50-50 raffle was very successful at this year’s conference. The raffles raised $2,700! Mike Simpson encouraged participation over the speaker system, as Marla Braun, Michelle Hoepner, and Edna Sugden and I sold ticket throughout the afternoon on Tuesday. On Wednesday night, Ralph Gross updated and appealed to those in the Exhibit Hall watching the Tapping and Meter Madness Contests, while the dedicated ticket sellers worked the floor again. The lucky winners were Ralph Gross and Tim Thilly on Tuesday and George Russell on Wednesday. Thanks to Mike Simpson, Randy Lusk, Todd Schaefer, John Van Arsdel, Wayne Snedden, Dana Green, David Bird and the ticket sellers who made this event a success! In addition to the conference activities, Chuck Lawrence presented a $2,000 donation to Water for People on
TOP LEFT: Water For People Vice Chair, Edna Sugden selling raffle tickets. TOP RIGHT: Edna Sugden and Jennifer McGlone accepting the SSSWA check. BOTTOM LEFT: WFP silent action BOTTOM RIGHT: AWWA Vice President, Debra Kaye drawing the winning ticket for the WFP raffle
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Tuesday afternoon on behalf of the South Suburban Water Works Association. These monies were raised during 50-50 raffles at their summer golf outing and Christmas party. A special thank you for all of the support from the SSWWA members! In addition to fundraising events, the Water for People Committee held its annual breakfast on Wednesday morning in the Wintergarden Room. Tickets for the breakfast and flyers about the Committee were distributed throughout Tuesday to create awareness and to encourage
participation. Ten dedicated volunteers came on Wednesday to hear about and to discuss current and future activities. Key goals for the upcoming year include: • Promoting Water for People’s mission through informational talks. • Developing a network of volunteers for broadcasting and fundraising throughout Illinois. • Expanding the Committee and energizing current Committee members.
Moving forward, Claus Dunkelberg and Edna Sugden will lead the Water for People Committee, serving as Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively. I’m confident their enthusiasm and dedication to the Water for People initiative will make the Committee even more successful. However you decided to support Water for People, your participation was the key to our success! Again, THANK YOU to all those who donated and to all of the volunteers that helped make the events at this year’s ISAWWA conference a success for Water for People.
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Top ops competition Sarah Hasan
conference, the audience came to show support and cheer on the three teams. Utilities, Inc. returned this year, along with a new team, The Water Makers, to challenge the 5-year reigning champs, the City of Elgin. Top Ops is a fast-paced question-andanswer tournament between water treatment operators that showcases the teams’ knowledge in a competitive contest. The moderator poses a broad range of technical questions on water treatment that are answered by the team that buzzes in first. Each correct answer receives 2 points, and each incorrect answer receives 1 point. The City of Elgin was once again the winner of this year’s ISAWWA TopOps competition held in Springfield, and will represent the Section at ACE10 in Chicago! Held on the main stage of the Exhibit Hall on Tuesday of the
In this year’s competition, Utilities, Inc. took a quick lead, which was immediately answered by the City of Elgin. The City of Elgin rallied in the first half, gaining 16 points. Starting the second half, The Water Makers buzzed in to hold on to a total of 8 points. Utilities, Inc.
gave some stiff competition, behind Elgin by just 3 points with 8 questions remaining. Elgin stepped up their game, answering the last 8 questions correctly to take the lead with a total of 34 points and the 1st place finish. Utilities, Inc. finished in second place at 16 points. Thanks for all the teams for participating, and congratulations to the City of Elgin on the win! Make sure to wish them luck and support them at ACE10 in Chicago! Interested in competing in next year’s Top Ops competition for a chance to represent the Section at ACE11? If so, start assembling your team now; and remember that the operators on a team can represent different water utilities. For more information, please contact the committee chair, Andre Dieffenthaller: adieffenthaller@pirnie.com.
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High School Outreach Program in Full Swing in Springfield Bill Soucie
for the day. Once everyone had arrived, the students were sent off in groups to tour the Exhibit Hall, attended a career panel and participated in the hands-on Water Investigator’s Challenge. Coordinated by the ISAWWA Youth Outreach Committee, this Springfield outreach event has become an annual highlight for many ISAWWA members who volunteer to spend some time with our potential future colleagues. If cameras are any indication the local press enjoys it, too, as they showed up with TV cameras and microphones to interview the students.
The room brightened up when students from area Springfield High Schools entered the building. Though a bit timid and nervous at first, the students warmed up quickly to the free snacks and free time to sit and gab rather than attend classes
The students’ knowledge and ability are revealed during the Water Investigator’s Challenge. This program involves a brief presentation Q & A about water quality followed by a hands-on lab. Working in pairs, students conduct water tests on different water samples from throughout Illinois. Ten working stations provide them all the test equipment they need, from digital titrators to colorimeters.
The students eagerly participated and enjoyed watching the color change from red to blue when testing for hardness; or from green to red when testing for alkalinity. Perhaps, most of all, they are mystified by the Section’s see-through magnetic stir plates used to mix samples. This year students and teachers tested for hardness, alkalinity, pH, chlorine, and conductivity of their samples and carefully record their results on a bench sheet. Once complete, the students attempted to identify the source of their sample by comparing their results to an answer key. The actual source of their sample was then revealed to the students, all of whom correctly identified their samples. Both adolescent bravado and insecurity were revealed in their comments which varied from: “I can’t believe I got it right!” to “ I knew it all the time.” This annual outreach event is an awesome experience for participant and mentor alike.
FAR LEFT: A student from Springfield High School during the Water Investigator’s Challenge TOP RIGHT: Kyla Jacobsen and students at the Water Investigator’s Challenge BOTTOM LEFT: Bill Soucie teaching a class full of students during the Water Investigator’s Challenge BOTTOM RIGHT: High school students tour the exhibit hall
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Illinois Public Service Institute Stephen K. Page
program; therefore, you should apply with the intention of committing to the three years. The Illinois Public Service Institute may be started any year even though it is a three year program. Following are the criteria for application. • You must be a member of AWWA. • You must submit your application to the ISAWWA IPSI Committee for review before June 1st of the year you plan on attending. • Your application shall include a letter of intent, including why you should be considered for sponsorship. The Illinois Public Service Institute may be just what you need in tough times. The economy has had a significant effect on many of our communities budgets are tight, and many of us are faced with more responsibilities. IPSI teaches you how to deal with many of the problems we face with topics like Managing Change, Strategic Planning, Creative Problem Solving, and Communicating under Pressure. It is a three-year one-week-per-year program, generally the first full week in October, were you will gather with individuals in the public service field to share your experiences and learn how to deal with the problems you face. The speakers are excellent, knowledgeable individuals who are well known in the field of public works. ISAWWA will award a $500 scholarship towards tuition for each year, a total of $1500 for the threeyear IPSI program. The money will be paid to your employer, unless you have paid for the program, in which event reimbursement will be made to you. It is the ISAWWA’s intention to sponsor you for the three-year
• You will be required to submit a letter
each year giving your opinion of the program and how it has helped you. The scholarship committee would like a short explanation of why you are applying for the scholarship, and how this course will help you in your career. We’re not looking for an essay, a paragraph on each part (the why and the how) will be sufficient. Be sure to include the fact that you are a member of ISAWWA. You’re not going to be judged on grammar - we just want to know who and why. Include a completed registration form that will hold a spot for you while the scholarship is being considered. For additional information, you can contact me at page_s@cityofelgin.org.
ABOVE: Steve Page at the Illinois Public Service Institute at the ISAWWA Annual Conference and Expo
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Meter madness
Craig McDonald, Committee Chair Madness champion. Cliff Runyard from the City of Loves Park took first place this year with a final time of 48:38 with Eric Kresmery, right on his heels, with a time of 51:94 for second place. The following is a list of contestants and their final times: 1st place- Cliff Runyard Loves Park Water Dept. 48:38 2nd place- Eric Kresmery City of Elgin 51:94 3rd place- Jason Malsky Village of Channahon 1:01:09 4th place- Dwight Genin North Park Water Dept. 1:05:97 I would like to start off by saying thanks to all of those who were able to participate in this year’s Meter Madness competition. Without you, this competition wouldn’t have been possible. This year’s event proved to be just as exciting as years past. Once again we have crowned a new Meter
5th place- Buffi Bonelli Mountain Valley MHP 1:06:84 6th place- Amanda Demarre Village of Algonquin 1:08:84 7th place- Kevin Zook Mountain Valley MHP 1:16:91
The Illinois Section of AWWA will be sending two contestants to represent the State in the national competition at ACE in Chicago in June. The contestants that will be competing are Cliff Runyard and Eric Kresmery. If you will be attending this year’s annual conference and exposition, please stop by the meter madness competition and cheer them on! I am sure next year’s event will be as exciting as the rest; and I am counting on all past competitors to help make it a year to remember. I would like to say a special thank you to all of the dedicated ISAWWA members at the Loves Park Water Department for designing and manufacturing the new Meter Madness competition tables, which will be on display at ACE on Sunday, June 20th. Job well done!
8th place- David Yelton Downers Grove 1:32:44 LEFT: Competitor, Cliff Runyard TOP CENTER: Competition competitors BOTTOM CENTER: Meter Madness competitors pose together for a picture BOTTOM RIGHT: Randy Lusk testing an assembled meter to make sure it ran and also checking for leaks under pressure during the meter madness competition
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2010 isawwa annual conference & expo sponsors Gold sponsor
SILVER sponsorS
BRONZE sponsors sponsorS bronze
CONTEST sponsorS Associated Technical Services, Ltd.: Tapping/Meter Madness/Top Ops Sponsor Baxter & Woodman: Tapping/Meter Madness/Top Ops Sponsor Clow Pipe: Tapping/Meter Madness Sponsor DYK Incorporated: Tapping/Meter Madness Sponsor Engineering Enterprises, Inc.: Tapping/Meter Madness Sponsor Flow Technics, Inc.: Tapping/Meter Madness Sponsor Gannett Fleming, Inc.: Top Ops Sponsor Grainger: Top Ops Sponsor Henry Pratt: Tapping/Meter Madness Sponsor HD Supply: Tapping/Meter Madness Sponsor McHenry Analytical Water Laboratory, Inc.: Tapping/Meter Madness Sponsor Mueller Co.: Tapping/Meter Madness Sponsor PDC Laboratories, Inc.: Tapping/Meter Madness Sponsor Sensus Metering: Tapping/Meter Madness Sponsor Underwriters Laboratories: Tapping/Meter Madness Sponsor 2 0 1 0 i s a w w a a n n u a l c o n f e r e n c e & e x p o s p o n s o r s 41 Illinois Section American Water Works Association
ANNUAL ISAWWA PIPE TAPPING CONTEST Tony Cuzzone
a statement their first year! Here is a brief summary of the teams. It was great to see the return of the Village of Glenview Tapping Team. Ricky Moritz and Co. had a very respectable raw time for their first tap, but were assessed some costly penalties. Even though they were unable to make a second tap, due to some mechanical difficulties, the team made a good showing and competed well together. We certainly look forward to seeing them back again next year. The team has Chuck Kowalski as the Copperman; Frank Colletti as the Starman; the “famous” Ricky Moritz as the Cranker; and Steve Zanoni as their Coach. This year brought a very spirited and competitive event. Even with shrinking budgets and a sluggish economy, we saw a total of 6 teams compete in our annual pipe tapping contest. Originally, there were 7 teams entered. However, for reasons beyond their control, the City of Chicago could not make a return appearance. We missed you guys! Hopefully your team will be back in 2011. Also, I’d like to give a “shout out” to my good ‘ole side kick, Rob Haley, who has worked with me for the past several years to put together a well coordinated and really exciting event. We missed you this year, Rob! I hope you can be back with us again next year! The veteran teams were back, the Springfield City Water, Light and Power, the Village of Arlington Heights, the Village of Wheeling, and the Village of Itasca (The Dirty Bores), who returned after being away for one year. Also, after being away for 2 years, the Village of Glenview was back in the fold. However, this year we saw the birth and arrival of a newly formed team, the City of Elgin. And boy, did they make
We enjoyed seeing the return of another one of our favorite teams - the Village of Itasca, nicknamed “The Dirty Bores.” After taking one year off, they were ready to get right back at it. These guys meant business when they came in with an impressive raw time of 2:24 for their first tap. However, they too were assessed some costly penalties. The second tap had no penalties, but they lost some time during the run. You could tell the team wants to return next year, and we can’t wait to see them back again for a back-to-back performance next time. Game tapes (DVD) will be available soon guys! The team has Mike Subers as the Copperman; John McKinney as the Starman; Keith Dollas as the Cranker; and Tom Thorpe as their Coach. Having formed only 4 years ago, The Village of Wheeling team has Isaac Santos as the Copperman, Steve Kraus as the Starman, Joe Wargo as the Cranker, and Josh Berman as their Coach. Roel Martinez was instrumental in originally organizing this team, and they recently moved around some of the players. This year they finished in FOURTH PLACE, but were within 4
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seconds of capturing third place, the position they finished last year. You can see this team again and chat with them at the Pipe Tapping Contest DEMO that will held on Sunday morning, June 20, 2010, at Chicago Water Tower as part of the ACE 10 festivities. The team will be assisting with the DEMO. Thanks Roel! Next came the “team out of nowhere”, the newly formed City of Elgin pipe tapping team. Even though it was their premier appearance, they managed to really make a statement! Capturing a solid THIRD PLACE with a final time of 2:28 this team is definitely a force to be reckoned with. Thanks to the efforts of Kyla Jacobsen (I saw you proudly taking all those pictures), this team was very exciting to watch, and finished with a very impressive time and position! Since I kept in communication with Randy Watermann, I know he really wasn’t sure what type of showing they were going to make. But they studied the DVD I sent them, practiced, and with a little encouragement from Kyla (I’m sure), they did an excellent job. We look forward to their return next year. The team has Rob Berg as the Copperman, Terry Smart as the Starman, John Fabrizius as the Cranker, and Randy Waterman as their Coach. Then things really started to heat up. The well-respected Village of Arlington Heights gave their usual outstanding performance. Talking to Dennis Bowe well before the competition, he said he was a little nervous this year, but seemed determined his team would protect their crown as the State Champions. Talk about leading by example, I thought I saw Dennis running laps around the parking lot of the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Anyway, this year it was not meant to be. After being crowned State Champs a few years ago, and protecting that crown for several years, the Village of
Arlington Heights gave it their best with a final time of 1:37, finishing in SECOND PLACE, but were only 10 seconds away from first place. I can’t say enough about this team. They are truly one of the best all the way around! We’ve enjoyed watching them year after year and truly look forward to their return next year. The tapping team has Dave Nordin as the Copperman, Mark Mock as the Starman, Ryan Holthouse as the Cranker, and their Coach is Terry Botterman. You will be interested in knowing that the Village of Arlington Heights will be hosting the teams that will be competing in the World Cup Tapping Contest being held at ACE 10 this year. The International Teams will actually be practicing at Arlington Heights’ facility. Thanks go to Dennis, the tapping team, and the Village of Arlington Heights. Then came the “Powerhouse.” Talk about having your game face on. This team literally came out “smoking.” I almost thought we were going to have to put out a fire because these guys were cranking and spinning and flaring so fast, it was like lightening struck. Honestly, it was like a herd that came stampeding out of the farm! The Springfield City Water, Light and Power Team made some player changes in their line-up, although we did see the return of two veterans. And did it pay off! Tom Skelly, what are you feeding these guys? There must be something in your water. The team has Kevin McCarthy as the Copperman, the return of Doug Cycholl as the Starman, the return of Bill Mannus as the Cranker, and Tom Norman as the Coach. What a performance! They spirited themselves into one of the best competitions we’ve ever seen, and did it with a final time of 1:27, and NO penalties! The Springfield City Water, Light and Power Team is the new ISAWWA Tapping Contest State
TOP LEFT: Tapping competitors in action TOP RIGHT: Tapping Contest trophies RIGHT CENTER: Tapping volunteers check their stop watches on team times BOTTOM: Tapping competitors get together to pose for a picture
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Champions. Congratulations! We wish you the very best in the nationals this year at ACE 10 in Chicago! Once again, Ralph Gross, aka Mr. Microphone, was the Master of Ceremonies, and provided exciting playby-play and music to the entire event. Tim Kite, who has been our Head Judge, filled in for Rob Haley and did an outstanding job of pulling everything together to help make this year’s contest truly one of the best yet! This year’s contest was the most competitive we have ever seen. Jeff Fischer (Mr. Kodak) assisted with taking pictures. Also, to make the contest fair, honest, and reputable, Tim Kite did a great job working with his judges, Lenny Gaghan, Davis Clark, Tim Brodan, and Joe McCarthy (welcome back, Joe). And a special thank you to Dave Harris for also filming the event, getting the angles opposite mine, so we could get near professional results.
Congratulations to all the teams for a very spirited contest. Thank you, again, to all our volunteers, sponsors, and committee members for making this year’s event so exciting and memorable. I’d like to add a reminder that, as of this writing, we are still looking for volunteers to work the tapping contest at ACE 10
which is being held this year in Chicago at McCormick Place, beginning June 20. If you can work one day, you will get a one-day registration pass. For more detailed information for volunteering to work the tapping contest at ACE 10 you can call me, Tony Cuzzone, at 630530-6456, or e-mail Tony.cuzzone@ elmhurst.org Hope to see all of you at ACE 10.
OFFICIAL SCORE SHEET 2010 1st Place: Springfield: CWLP 1st Tap: Raw Time 1:32:14 Penalties 0:10:00 Final 1:42:14
4th Place: Village of Wheeling 1st Tap: Raw Time 2:14:47 Penalties 0:18:00 Final 2:32:47
2nd Tap: Raw Time Penalties Final
2nd Tap: Raw Time Penalties Final
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We appreciate all the help we receive from our sponsors, the committee, the teams, and the CWLP crews in getting the pipe and carpets and other tapping materials set up for the contest. This event helps bring competitive staff together from all departments in public works, whether they work in the public or private sector, in the field, or in the office. The teams at the Illinois contest are offered free hotel rooms to help defray costs. The winners also get $4,000 toward travel expenses for the national competition in Chicago.
2nd Place: Village of Arlington Heights 1st Tap: Raw Time 1:27:94 Penalties 0:10:00 Final 1:37:94
5th Place: Village of Itasca 1st Tap: Raw Time 2:24:65 Penalties 0:26:00 Final 2:50:65
2nd Tap: Raw Time Penalties Final
2nd Tap: Raw Time Penalties Final
3rd Place: City of Elgin 1st Tap: Raw Time 2:18:63 Penalties 0:10:00 Final 2:28:63
6th Place: Village of Glenview 1st Tap: Raw Time 2:30:09 Penalties 0:32:00 Final 3:02:09
After the competition, all of the teams were invited out to the Capitol Bar & Grille for refreshments and a great buffet thanks to the coordinated efforts of Tom Skelly and ISAWWA. Thanks Tom!!!
2nd Tap: Raw Time Penalties Final
2nd Tap: SCRATCH
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MTAC Announces Winners of their “Value of Water” High School Video Contest Students from Bradley Bourbonnais High School have won first place in the Midwest Technology Assistance Center (MTAC) “Value of Water” high school video contest. Their video about a quest for water that’s more precious than gold was completed as a project for Jim Schreiner’s Biology Class. The winning video will receive a $1000 first-place prize. The second- and third-place videos came from Resurrection High School in Chicago, and were part of Jessica Wojcik’s Earth Science class that submitted 7 videos for the contest. Fourth place went to the video submitted by Brian Tylkowski’s Chemistry of Nutrition class at Central High School in Champaign. The first-place team was awarded $1000 - $500 for their school/organization, and an additional $500 for the teacher or sponsor of the project. The second-, third-, and fourth-place videos will receive $500, $300, and $200, respectively, also split equally between the school/ organization and teacher. The goal of the contest was to develop public service videos that demonstrate, in a
funny, positive, and creative way, the value of community tap water to our everyday lives. Students were asked to consider what would happen if we no longer had tap water readily available at our homes, schools, and in our communities. The contest was open to any high school student or student group in Illinois. The judging was based on three factors: 40 percent on the delivery of the message about the value of tap water, 35 percent on creativity and originality, and 25 percent on the quality of the production. The complete rules are available at: http://mtac.isws.illinois.edu/cyber/ videocontest.asp Illinois American Water ($1000), the Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association ($500), and the Illinois EPA’s four regional Groundwater Protection Committees ($500) provided the funding for the prizes. Several organizations, in addition to those mentioned above, were involved on the contest committee. They included the Tazewell County Health Department, the Association of State Drinking
Water Administrators, the Illinois Science Teachers Association, and the Illinois State Water Survey at the University of Illinois’ Institute of Natural Resource Sustainability. The videos are all available for viewing on YouTube.com at the following Web address http://www.youtube.com/ user/mtacvideocontest#grid/user/ F4EB8484D1063D32 The contest committee will be sending several of the videos to television stations around the state for airplay as public service messages. The Midwest Technology Assistance Center (MTAC) is a program of the Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) and the Illinois Water Resources Center at the University of Illinois (U of I). The ISWS is a Division of the U of I Institute of Natural Resource Sustainability. MTAC is one of eight research and assistance centers (TACNet) funded by the US EPA to provide technical, managerial, and financial assistance to small public water systems across the country.
IN MEMORIAM: Jeffrey Douglas Larimore Jeff Larimore, most recently serving as Public Services Superintendent for the City of Delavan, Illinois, passed away on October 20, 2009. Born November 6, 1961, Jeff was born and raised in Delavan, and he worked for the City for the last 20 years of his life. Jeff was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Bears, and one of his greatest passions was working with the youth through his involvement with his church, where he taught both Sunday school and Youth Ministry classes.
Jeff will be greatly missed by his many friends and colleagues in the water industry, as well as by his loving family, which included 6 sisters, 1 brother and many nieces and nephews.
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Water Infrastructure and GIS
Carlos Cortez Carriaga, P.E., Ph.D. Greeley and Hansen The widespread availability of global and regional datasets from data warehouses through the Internet has greatly expanded the capabilities and reach of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. Used as a tool for effectively assembling and integrating related thematic data linked through standard addressing systems for intelligent mapping and analysis, today GIS capabilities are well beyond just mapping alone. With the encapsulation of powerful geospatial, information, mobile, and mapping technologies in GIS, the use of these systems is blazing through nearly every discipline and profession. The value and relevance of GIS to water utilities are now being realized in various areas. The following sections briefly describe how GIS can be used in innovative ways to transform and improve our approach to design, planning, management, and decisionmaking in the water industry. Master Planning - GIS is an effective platform for performing water system master planning and modeling because of its capability for multi-layered mapping, spatial analysis, and its ability to store and access information for alternatives evaluation and decisionmaking. Using computer programs that interface seamlessly with GIS makes model building very straightforward for existing water systems, and future system model scenarios can then be built by integrating planned system improvements with associated water demands. Modeling provides an environment where issues can more easily be identified and resolved, since system needs and improvements are clearly indicated. When multiple alternatives are being evaluated, modeling results provide critical data essential for decisionmaking. Once preferred alternatives for future implementation have
been identified, model results can be mapped in GIS to show a future picture map of system performance. For treatment plants, evaluation and identification of optimum plant and facilities sites can also be effectively analyzed and mapped within GIS. The platform affords the consideration of all relevant factors in the optimum site analysis, including technical data on soils, geology, groundwater, rivers, topography, delineated floodplains, and designated wetlands, to list a few. Future expansion and rehabilitation of treatment plant facilities to meet future needs can be modeled and analyzed within the GIS framework. It can even show a periodic snapshot of program implementation status into the future indicating facilities that will need to be temporarily decommissioned for service while other facilities will be integrated into the entire plant system.
would be needed (like pumping systems) to meet the operational capacity goals of the plant.
Rehabilitation – One primary goal of rehabilitation is to upgrade a water system to meet growing capacity needs and to use standard material specifications and products appropriate for the location. For water transmission and distribution networks, pipe data can be mapped in color code formats in GIS, which provides a good snapshot of the condition of the piping system such as pipe age, material type, and size. With the condition information gleaned from the maps, a rehabilitation program that goes hand-in–hand with a city’s capital improvement plan can be developed. Rehabilitation to incorporate new and larger facilities for treatment plants can also effectively be evaluated and analyzed within the GIS platform by leveraging its mapping and analysis tools. The stage-bystage scenario of the rehabilitation and expansion work can be mapped together with supporting treatment plant hydraulic analysis that provides information on any additional equipment support that
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) – With GIS, facilities and system infrastructure can be mapped spatially with other on-going projects such as roadways, drainage work, flood control improvements and sewer system upgrades. This can aid in prioritizing and scheduling these various types of projects to minimize public service interruptions and traffic disruptions. Proximity analysis afforded within GIS can identify new and rehab projects that could be lumped together and scheduled at different project timelines.
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Design - GIS supports design work for water systems in a number of ways. With access to information through GIS, such as soils data and geologic information, engineers are not only able to design for size to meet system capacities, but also to provide design specifications that handle loads with recommendations on construction materials that are best suited to the soil environment where the facilities or piping system will be built or installed. For treatment plants, it is important to strategically locate new facilities in coordination with other facilities. Intelligently mapping all the facilities layered with other technical data, GIS offers planners and design engineers the platform for intelligent decision-making.
Project Management – GIS makes it very handy for project managers to access project maps and information at the press of a button. With multiple, on-going projects happening simultaneously, project information, such as progress map updates, project issues, budget status, and other relevant information are just a click away through customized tools that are programmed within
GIS. Maps of completed rehabilitation projects provide a snapshot of work being completed, which could be used as the basis for projecting a realistic completion date for the entire project. System Modeling and Analysis – Well-maintained utilities and facilities datasets in GIS make system performance evaluation readily available to help ensure operational goals are met. In water distribution systems, pressure problems associated with water delivery may be a reality in the immediate future due to escalating population growth and expanding commercial developments. Also, power failures may expose system vulnerabilities to piping failure due to cavitation or water hammer. Up-to-date datasets to use for systems modeling and analysis offers the opportunity to identify potential problems such as low pressure zones or piping segments that are prone to cavitation. Before such problems become realities, those risks can be evaluated to provide effective systems solutions. For water treatment plants, increased plant capacity may be of great interest to analyze especially
when dramatic growth in population and increasing water service requests trigger escalated levels of water use. Asset Management – Assets are physical resources (such as treatment facilities, transmission systems, distribution network, pumping facilities, storage systems, etc.) requiring constant data updates and maintenance to ensure that information is relevant and current for management use. A GIS environment that provides tools for mapping and analysis can effectively be used for compiling and storing asset data which can then be customized to meet situational needs, such as information support for system budgeting, planning, operations, and engineering. Operation and Maintenance – Within GIS, relevant documents for water facilities such as record drawings, design information, repair kits, maintenance documents, inspection reports, and field photos can be assembled and catalogued in the same database system that compiles the rest of the facilities data. GIS offers an efficient system of
file management through its database system, making it quick to access relevant documents or facilities data as instructional guides or as reference materials for facilities operation and maintenance purposes. Others - GIS can also be implemented in other areas, such as for enhancing security and public safety, emergency response, and site suitability etc. In summary, GIS technology can effectively be applied in the planning, design, and management of water systems. The applications described above highlight just a few of the many innovative ways that the GIS platform is being implemented in the water industry today. In addition, new applications continue to be discovered and realized as more individuals see its powerful capabilities for integrating information and intelligent mapping. GIS allows ready access to valuable information that can be used to support effective decision-making to address both current and future water system challenges.
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2010 wef/awwa YP Summit Lisa Jordan
Illinois Section AWWA depends on strong leadership in order to secure our organization’s future. This is where YP’s come into hand. Recruiting dynamic, energetic, young-minded individuals is crucial in the development and growth of an organization. So how do we attract and captivate young professionals and then initiate involvement within the Section? This is the million dollar question and was a main focus at the YP Summit.
On March 11, 2010 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, over 70 young professionals from all over the county gathered together for the Water Environment Federation/ American Water Works Association Young Professionals Summit. The YP Summit offered a wide variety of professional development sessions built on career enhancement topics such as job advancement, leadership skills and sharing of organizational YP Programs; all of which reflect back to the fundamental mission of the Illinois Section AWWA Young Professionals Steering Committee: Provide career development for Young Professionals in the water industry by: • Providing a platform to share and seek knowledge and ideas
A dynamic mix of WEF and AWWA staff, members, engineers, operators, administrators, committee chairs, board members and students all from the water and/or wastewater industry, broke into groups and put their heads together to come up with the following items they felt were crucial to the establishment of YP recruitment, involvement and success: 1. Establish Student Chapters and Outreach Programs to get the word out to the next generation about all the opportunities the water industry has to offer. 2. Clearly communicate what is in it for them and why they should get involved in the Section: it’s fun, networking with peers, mentoring, knowledge transfer, career and personal development, getting published, testing leadership skills, learning, continuing education/ professional development etc.
• Facilitating interaction with other water industry professionals of all ages and backgrounds
3. Collaborate with other professional associations, universities, competing organizations and broader disciplined organizations to create a larger recruiting pool of individuals.
• Encouraging active involvement in the Association
4. Develop a clear cut structure for succession planning. Include defined
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position transitions and have departing members recruit new blood. 5. Develop a YP event calendar and plan. Offer lunch & learns, social hours, facility tours, annual conference meetings and other networking opportunities. Develop a plan to increase attendance and provide incentives to participate (e.g. renewal training credit/professional development hours) and arrange events regionally throughout the Section. 6. Come up with a plan to deal with distance. Provide webinars/ webcasts as a means for education and communication as well and rotate meetings. Develop YP subcommittees for various districts of the Section. The YP Summit also referenced during presentations: Defining generation X vs. generation Y and what we think of each other; How to create a balance between work, home and service; Suggestions from a “not so” YP; Chasing the Dream: The myth of Life-Work Balance. In closing, whether you’re a seasoned professional or a young professional, consider the opportunities getting involved at the Section level has to offer. In your place of work, encourage young professionals to take an active role and emphasize the importance of service. “Invest in your future…invest in your profession…invest in yourself” Stay informed of upcoming ISAWWA YP events and opportunities by visiting the ISAWWA website www. isawwa-portal.com or by contacting YP Committee Chair, Andrea Putz andrea.putz@cityofchicago.org.
TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. YP’s during the dinner social event 2. Picture of the Bacardi Plant during the plant tour 3. YP’s at the pig roast social event 4. Hosts from Puerto Rico playing music for the group
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2010 SAFET Y & EMERGENCY PLANNING ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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Thur sday, Au g u s t 12 , 2 010 - Co u n t r y s i d e , IL Speakers & Topic
Homeland Security Update – Drew Orsinger, US DHS Emergency Response Planning/City of Evanston Case Study - Charlene Denys, USEPA; Kevin Lookis, City of Evanston; Drew Orsinger, US Department of Homeland Security Water ISAC – Aaron Levy, Water ISAC Confined Space Entry - John Bastert, Illinois Department of Labor Cameras and Facilities - Edgar Anderson, Pelco Security
Registration & Hours
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Registration begins at 8:30am. The training will start at 9:00am and will conclude by 3:30pm. Earn up to 5.5 PDHs or RTC hours. Continental breakfast and lunch will be included.
Thursday, August 12, 2010 Park Place Countryside Operator Engineers Local 150 Hall 6200 Joliet Road Countryside, IL 60525 Phone: 708-588-1756
$40.00 for AWWA members $60.00 for non AWWA members $70.00 for on-site registration
2010 SAFETY & EMERGENCY PLANNING ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP!
call for trainers!
The Illinois Section AWWA Education Committee is looking for speakers and abstracts for our training catalog.
Present a WEBINAR!
SUBMIT A WEBINAR ABSTRACT ONLINE: Webinars are a great way to provide training! Simply sit at your own computer and give your PowerPoint presentation to audience participants connected through the internet. Webinar presentations are 1 hour in length and are given during the lunch hour from 12:00pm-1:00pm CST. Never presented a webinar before? Not a problem! We provide a quick and easy 30 minute training to show you just how easy it is!
Present a SEMINAR!
SUBMIT A SEMINAR ABSTRACT ONLINE: Seminars are 3-5 hours in length and offered throughout the State of Illinois. All seminars and webinars are to be purely educational and free of commercial bias. ISAWWA does not have the ability to pay for speaker or travel fees but does coordinate booking locations, promotion (to over 18,000 water industry professionals), registration, food, etc. For more details, contact Lisa Jordan, Education Coordinator by phone: 866-521-3593 etx. 2 or email: lisa@isawwa.org
SEEKING INSTRUCTORS ON THESE SPECIFIC CLASSES: Basic Water Operations and Treatment Hands on Basic Water Quality Testing For Water Operators High Tech Operator 1, 2, 3, & 4 (seminar in a box) Operator A & B Review Operator C & D Review
GENERAL TOPICS COULD INCLUDE:
Coagulation and Flocculation Corrosion Control Demineralization Disinfection Techniques Distribution System Facilities Distribution System Operation and Maintenance Drinking Water Related Computer Courses Drinking Water Permits, Laws, Rules, and Regulations Electrical Maintenance, Basics Emergency Planning and Preparation Filtration Fluoridation Ground Water Protection Ground Water Treatment Hydraulic Basics Instrumentation Iron and Manganese Control Laboratory Procedure
Membrane Technology Process Waste Handling and Disposal Pumps and Hydraulics Reservoir Management and Intake Structures Reverse Osmosis Safety - Specifically related to Drinking Water Sampling and Operating Reports Surface Water Treatment Surface Water Protection Taste and Odor Control Trihalomethanes Utility Administration Management Water Quality Water Softening Water Sources & Treatment Water Storage Facilities Water Supply Math and Chemistry Water Supply Operation and Maintenance Wells
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join ISawwa for a day at the cougars! WHAT?
Join us as we go to see the Kane County Cougars Minor League baseball team!
WHEN?
Thursday, May 13, 2010 The game starts at 6:00pm (Gates open at 5:00pm) Dinner will be served from 5:00 - 6:30pm
WHERE?
Elfstrom Stadium 34W002 CHERRY LANE Geneva, IL 60134
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? $20.00 per person
CAN I BRING A GUEST?
Yes! Guest are welcome and encouraged to come!
DO I HAVE TO BE AN AWWA MEMBER TO JOIN?
No. This is not exclusive to AWWA members. Everyone is welcome!
IS THERE FREE PARKING?
General admission parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This parking is free to the public and located in the lot on the south side of Cherry Lane.
CAN I GET DIRECTIONS?
Visit www.kccougars.com/stadiumdirections.html for directions
REGISTRATION FORM:
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upcoming ISAWWA Education Seminars through June 2010 seminar Registration Form Fax your registration form with credit card or P.O. info to 866-521-3591 or mail your check, P.O. or credit card payment to: ISAWWA, 545 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, IL 60174. You may also register online at www.isawwa.org
Date □□ 04-May
seminar title Potable Well Systems...
Location Glenview
Member/NonMember/Onsite $40/$60/$70
Maximum Hours 05.00
□□ 06-May
Effective Backflow Programs
Springfield
$40/$60/$70
05.00
□□ 13-May
Design and Operational Challenges in WTP…
Troy
$40/$60/$70
05.00
□□ 14-May
ILWARN Table Top Exercises
Ottawa
FREE
05.00
□□ 18-May
ILWARN: How to Activate and Respond
Rend Lake
FREE
05.00
□□ 18-May
Porta-Tower Systems/Sampling Techniques
East Peoria
$40/$60/$70
05.00
□□ 20-May
ILWARN: How to Activate and Respond
Hudson
FREE
05.00
□□ 25-May
ILWARN: How to Activate and Respond
Princeton
FREE
05.00
□□ 26-May
ILWARN: How to Activate and Respond
Chicago
FREE
05.00
□□ 01-Jun
Security Technology and Security Measures
St. Charles
$40/$60/$70
05.00
□□ 03-Jun
Chemical Properties, Safety and Security
Fairbury
$40/$60/$70
05.00
□□ 04-Jun
USEPA Region 5 Table Top Exercises
Elmhurst
FREE
05.00
□□ 08-Jun
Water Storage Tanks
Countryside
$40/$60/$70
05.00
□□ 10-Jun
Using the AWWA Water Audit Spreadsheet
Joliet
$25/$35/$50
03.00
□□ 15-Jun
Potable Well Systems...
Hudson
$40/$60/$70
05.00
□□ 16-Jun
Introduction to Wastewater Treatment
Glenview
$25/$35/$50
00.00*
□□ 29-Jun
Smart Wireless Technology, Security…
East Peoria
$40/$60/$70
05.00
□□ 01-Jul
Effective Backflow Programs
Rend Lake
$40/$60/$70
05.00
□□ 12-Aug
Safety and Emergency Planning Conference
Countryside
$40/$60/$70
05.50
□□ 04-Nov
Effective Backflow Programs
Countryside
$40/$60/$70
05.00
*Indicates a class that is not eligible for RTC/PDH’s. Class is 3 hours in length.
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WEBINAR Registration Form Fax your registration form with credit card or P.O. info to 866-521-3591 or mail your check, P.O. or credit card payment to: ISAWWA, 545 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, IL 60174. You may also register online at www.isawwa.org REGISTRATION Earn up to 1 renewal training credit hour or professional development hour. After registration, attendee will be furnished with all materials and links needed to participate in the live webinar or webinar on demand. Register online at www.isawwa.org or contact Lisa Jordan by phone, 866-521-3595 x2 or email, lisa@isawwa.org LIVE WEBINARS Live webinars are available for viewing from your computer at a specified date and time. See below “Upcoming Live Webinar Schedule”. Following the Live Webinar date, all webinars will be available for download in the webinar on demand library. WEBINAR ON DEMAND Missed a live webinar? No problem! Following live webinar dates, all webinars will be available for download as a webinar on demand from your computer, anytime, 24 hours - 7 days a week. Registrants will have up to 30 days to complete the webinar upon registration. Date □□ 11-May □□ 19-May □□ 27-May □□ 09-Jun □□ 17-Jun □□ 30-Jun
live Webinar title Providing Extraordinary & Meaningful Customer Service Membership is Just The Beginning Ion Exchange Design, Operation & Maintenance Mechanical and Flange Joint Installation Pandemic Perspectives How To Use The ISAWWA Portal
Webinar-on-demand library title □□ Benchmarking and Assessing Performance □□ Comprehensive Performance Evaluations □□ Best Practices & Starting a Water Conservation & Efficiency Program □□ Examining Chlorine, Sulfur Dioxide & Ammonia Scrubbers… □□ Excel 101: Press This Button □□ Excel 201: “Conform” To Technology □□ Excel 301: Finesse □□ Filter Inspections and Optimization □□ Introduction To Water Conservation □□ Implementing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects □□ Optimizing Wastewater Upgrade Projects With Improved Hydraulics □□ Pandemic Planning For Water Utilities □□ Radium Sludge Disposal □□ Rate Making in a Troubled Economy □□ Steps for Distribution System Optimization □□ Water System Design for Non Engineers □□ Membrane Water Treatment Systems Overview □□ ARRA: After the Gold Rush □□ GIS Implementation for Water Distribution Syst… □□ Reducing Chemical Usage at Drinking Water… □□ OSHA 10-Hour Course for General Industry □□ Impact of JULIE Law Changes on Excavators… □□ Gas Chlorination Safety…
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2010 awards Thurston E. Larson (Best Paper) Kevin Nelson, P.E. – Black & Veach
Quarter Century Service Awards Gary Adams Wade Boring Rick Cobb Jimmy Flinn Brett Hanson Steve Johnson Jon Lam
Terry McGhee Dave McMillan Jon Schmitt Laurie Moyer Joe Nihiser Jerry Weaver Greg White
Life Member Awards (30 years AWWA Membership) Jay Arnold Rick Forner Gary Gramhofer Bob Hoffrage Vydas Juskellis William “Burr” Koepsel Karl Krebs Don Mathieu Robert McIllvaine
Leroy McPherson Lawrence Miller Michael Nystrand Russ Prekwas John Reynhout William Rickert Anthony Sowa John Turner
100 Year Club Awards City of East Moline City of Oakland City of Silvis Towner Subdivision Village of Colfax
Village of Flossmoor Village of Franklin Park Village of Lombard Village of Payson Village of Steger
Partnership For Safe Water Phase IV – 5-Year Award Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency
Director’s 10-Year Award IL-AWC – Pontiac IL-AWC - Streator
Scholarship Awards Undergraduate Award C. Cameron Jones
Adult Continuing Education Award Tina Genin
safety award Village of Norridge
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ISAWWA Board & Trustees: 2010 - 2010 Chair John Smith Chair Elect Dennis Ross Vice Chair Kevin Lookis Secretary-Treasurer John Van Arsdel Past Chair Terry McGhee AWWA Director John Donahue Executive Director Laurie Dougherty Trustee at Large Ray Ames Dist. 1 Trustee Greg Swanson Dist. 2 Trustee Chad Laucamp Dist. 2 Trustee Theresa O’Grady Dist. 3 Trustee Ted Meckes Dist. 4 Trustee Cheryl Norton Dist. 5 Trustee Tim Kite
217-875-5824 john_a_smith1@hotmail.com 217-965-1566 ross@otterlakewater.net 847-866-2942 KLookis@cityofevanston.org 800-255-1521 johnnyv@mesimpson.com 630-834-0100 mcghee@dpwc.org 815-633-5461 jdonahue@northparkwater.org 866-521-3595 laurie@isawwa.org 847-853-7531 amesr@wilmette.com 309-524-2301 gswanson@moline.il.us 312-373-6759 chad.laucamp@aecom.com 630-820-0350 togrady@cmtengr.com 217-575-8630 tmeckes@cwlp.com 618-531-8766 Cheryl.Norton@amwater.com 217-864-5656 timh20guy@aol.com
COMMITTEE CHAIRS: 2010 - 2011 2010 ACE Chicago Co-Chair Robert Martin 2010 ACE Chicago Co-Chair John Spatz Annual Conference Greeter Len Rago Annual Conference Meter Madness Craig McDonald Annual Conference Tapping Contest Tim Kite Annual Conference Water Taste Test Nora Bertram Annual Conference Technical Program Kevin Lookis Annual Conference Top Ops Andre Dieffenthaller Awards Larry Goldsmith Backflow Dave Antonacci By Laws Angela Podesta Education Chris Ulm Finance Michael Winegard Fuller Award 2011 Jeff Fischer History Ken Ficek Illinois Public Service Institute Stephen Page ILWARN Jim Strutz Information Mgmt & Tech Don Bratschie MAC Terry Locke Membership Randy Lusk Nominating Terry McGhee Outreach Kyla Jacobsen Public Information Karen Cotton Safety/Emergency Planning Carolyn Grieves Small Systems Jon Meyer Source Water Protection Robyn Doescher SPLASH Melanie Van Heirseele Standard Practices Melanie Van Heirseele Water Distribution Dennis Bowe Water Efficiency Andre Dieffenthaller Water For People Claus Dunkelburg Water Trailer Matt Overeem Water Utility Council Gerald Bever Young Professionals Andrea Putz
630-777-1922 rlsmmartin@comcast.net 312-744-7001 jspatz@cityofchicago.org 312-780-7711 ragolm@cdm.com 815-877-1421 craigmcdonald@loves-park.il.us 217-864-5656 timh20guy@aol.com 312-236-9147 nbertram@abh-donohue.com 847-866-2942 KLookis@cityofevanston.org 847-517-8114 adieffenthaller@pirnie.com 815-822-9100 ldgoldsmith3@gmail.com 217-789-2022 dave.antonacci@cwlp.com 630-620-5740 podestaA@villageoflombard.org 815-744-4200 chris.ulm@strand.com 312-938-0300 mike.winegard@aecom.com 630-377-2226 fhaa_jeff@hotmail.com 815-883-8482 kbficek@att.net 847-931-6108 page_s@cityofelgin.org 217-757-8660 jim.strutz@cwlp.com 312-372-3405 don.bratschie@we-inc.com 630-422-4914 tjlocke@flolo.com 219-405-0615 randyl@mesimpson.com 630-834-0100 mcghee@dpwc.org 847-931-6160 jacobsen_k@cityofelgin.org 309-566-4126 karen.cotton@amwater.com 815-459-1260 cgrieves@baxterwoodman.com 312-780-7754 meyerjp@cdm.com 815-459-1260 rdoescher@baxterwoodman.com 847-367-5225 vanheirseele@comcast.net 847-367-5225 vanheirseele@comcast.net 847-368-5806 dbowe@vah.com 847-517-8114 adieffenthaller@PIRNIE.com 847-404-9764 dunkel4@msn.com 847-870-5640 movereem@mountprospect.org 815-787-3111 gbever@baxterwoodman.com 312-742-1070 andrea.putz@cityofchicago.org
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Index of Advertisers American Filter Sand ������������������������������������������������������������08 Applied Technologies ������������������������������������������������������������33 Aqua Backflow �����������������������������������������������������������������������18 Backflow Solutions ����������������������������������������������������������������51 Badger Meter �������������������������������������������������������������������������51 Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers ��������������������������33 Black & Veatch ����������������������������������������������������������������������33 Cady Aquastore ���������������������������������������������������������������������10 CDM ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������08 Clark Dietz Inc. ����������������������������������������������������������������������58 CMT Consulting Engineers ���������������������������������������������������33 CP Solutions, Inc. ������������������������������������������������������������������58 CTE/AECOM ���������������������������������������������������������������������������09 Dixon Engineering Inc. ����������������������������������������������������������19 Eccentric Pumps �������������������������������������������������������������������67 Gannett Fleming ��������������������������������������������������������������������14 Heneghan and Associates ����������������������������������������������������03 Henry, Meisenheimer and Gende ����������������������������������������09 Howard R. Green �������������������������������������������������������������������18 Illinois American Water Company ����������������������������������������59
Klingner Associates ���������������������������������������������������������������07 Layne Western �����������������������������������������������������������������������59 McClure Engineering Associates, Inc. ����������������������������������07 M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. ����������������������������������������������������������02 Metropolitan Industries ��������������������������������������������������������49 Natgun �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������25 Norman Noe ��������������������������������������������������������������������������29 Northern Water Works Supply ����������������������������������������������50 PDC Laboratories. �����������������������������������������������������������������66 Poly Processing ��������������������������������������������������������������������58 Preload, Inc. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������05 Red Valve Co./Tideflex Technologies, Inc.. ��������������������������14 Strand ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������58 Taylor Coating Sales/Tnemec �����������������������������������������������13 Tonka Equipment ������������������������������������������������������������������32 Trojan UV ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������11 USABlueBook ��������������������������������������������Outside Back Cover Utility Services Co., Inc. ��������������������������������������������������������29 Water Solutions Unlimited, Inc. ��������������������������������������������50 Water Well Solutions Illinois Division, LLC ���������������������������59
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