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

A Call to Arms (and Volunteers): Source Water Protection in the Farm Bill Page 3

Catalyst 2020 Page 9

Upcoming Events | NCT Holiday Pics | And More!

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A Call to Arms (and Volunteers): Source Water Protection in the Farm Bill

BY ADAM CARPENTER awwa’s manager of energy and environmental policy

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n the 1930s, the Soil Conservation Service, the predecessor to the modern Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), was formed to combat the impacts of the dust bowl and help prevent similar future occurrences.

In the decades that followed, NRCS has focused on addressing a wide variety of resource concerns—not just soil erosion but also wildlife habitat, air quality, soil health, water quality, and others. But throughout this history, even though there has long been a goal of improving water quality (and quantity where

applicable), until recently source water protection was never a specific focus.

In the 2018 Farm Bill, this has changed. Congress established source water protection as a goal for the NRCS conservation programs and has dedicated considerable resources towards it.

Ultimately, all source waters come from somewhere­— often from surface waters or groundwaters that receive inputs from agricultural and forested areas.

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| letter from the texas section chair |

Texas Section American Water Works Association P.O. Box 80150 Austin, Texas 78708 www.tawwa.org Elston Johnson, Chair 512-809-7552 Melissa Bryant, Chair-Elect 210-302-3611 Theresa H. Pedrazas, Vice-Chair 512-338-2850 Ron Tamada, Imm. Past Chair 469-499-6152 Mike Howe Executive Director/Secretary-Treasurer 512-238-9292 Fax: 512-238-0496 mikehowe@tawwa.org This publication is distributed bi-monthly to the more than 3,500 members and friends of the Texas Section – American Water Works Association.

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Looking Forward to 2020 in the Water Industry

BY ELSTON JOHNSON texas section chair

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n the horizon of a new decade looms many challenges for the water industry.

The regulatory landscape is typically one of the most challenging for public water systems to traverse. Currently a public water system is subject to the regulations of more than 90 primary drinking water standards and treatment technique requirements.

The new decade brings new requirements, ELSTON JOHNSON such as the long-term revisions to the Lead and 512-809-7552 Copper Rule, the deadlines of the American elston@ejohnsonconsulting.com Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 and potential regulation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). These will place even more regulations on the already overloaded plates of water system personnel.

The proposed Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) revisions released by EPA on Nov. 13, 2019, provide more public health protection by reducing exposure to lead and copper in drinking water. The current LCR already places several requirements on water systems, and revisions entail additional planning, monitoring and treatment requirements that are triggered when 10 percent or 90th percentile of tap samples have a lead level greater than 10 micrograms/liter up to the current action level of 15 micrograms/liter.

In addition, there are requirements for annual tap sampling, conducting a corrosion control study if one has not been conducted, reoptimization of corrosion control treatments already in place, or implementing a lead service line replacement program.

In order to implement these measures properly, there will be significant activities and duties for operators and other system employees. There will also be additional costs associated with each one of these measures such as chemical purchases, materials for lead service line replacement, additional staff time for sampling, reporting and records management.

The most costly requirement in both money and time is the sampling of CONTINUED PAGE 13 | letter from the texas section chair

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New Year, New Decade, New View?

BY MIKE HOWE tawwa executive director

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irst, Happy New Year! It’s 2020! The year of really bad "vision" puns.

I won’t get into the argument of whether it’s a new decade or not, but I will rely on THE source authority for such things, the Farmers' Almanac.

According to the Farmers' Almanac, the end of this decade is Dec. 31, 2020, not Dec. 31, 2019. I figure the debate just gives us one more opportunity to "celebrate."

Over the holidays, I was able get away for the holidays, change time zones, and put the brakes on my day-to-day Section work. As you know, with all of the communications tools we have at our disposal, actually

turning down the volume is nearly impossible. Changing time zones helped as long as I switched off the ringer on my phone so I wasn’t getting calls at 5 a.m. during work hours in Austin.

After getting back after the new year, it didn’t take long to restart. Even if you weren’t off over the holidays,

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Y’all, this is what a water conference is supposed to be. Catalyst was not only a celebration of our mutual love of water and our passion for the communities we serve, but also an invitation to be ourselves with art, music and creative expression. Catalyst is a mastermind program for water educators and communicators whose goal is to empower its attendees

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 | letter from the texas section chair drinking water in schools and childcare facilities within the water system service area. The proposed revisions will likely undergo some additional modifications based on the public comments received.

The next additional challenges looming for water systems are the deadlines associated with the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWIA).

The first set of certifications for Risk Assessments and Emergency Response Plans are due March 31, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2020. The Risk Assessment certifications for the next group of systems are now due in less than a year, on Dec. 31, 2020.

It is hard to believe that deadlines are approaching so quickly. Water system personnel should be finding time to evaluate all the potential risks and formulating a plan to respond to the threats associated with those risks to their system assets. Part of that process should CONTINUED PAGE 14 | letter from the texas section chair

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 | letter from the texas section chair include the evaluation of the vulnerabilities of their system assets. Water system personnel should be interacting with their community partners to determine what physical modifications or processes should be put in place to mitigate their system vulnerabilities.

Now, if these two regulatory developments don’t give you a slight sense of fatigue, H.R. 535 – PFAS Action Act of 2019 was passed by the House of Representatives on Jan. 10. It is now being considered in the Senate. The bill requires EPA to designate Perflouroalkyl and Polyflouroalkyl substances (PFASs) as hazardous. The designation will require EPA to develop a comprehensive plan to regulate PFAs across all media including drinking water. It requires EPA to develop a national primary drinking water standard for PFASs. Even if H.R. 535 fails to be enacted, it points to the fact that additional drinking water regulations are a certainty.

Water system personnel need to determine ways to work as efficiently as possible to address the immediate and future demands of the current regulatory framework.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 | source water Working with NRCS and agricultural producers to reduce nutrients, sediments, chemicals, and animal waste entering source waters represents a proactive, effective, and cooperative approach to source water protection.

Over the past few years, the Water Utility Council has led an advocacy and education campaign to increase awareness of source water protection, build source water protection into the core of conservation programs, follow-up on NRCS rules and policies, and to work with utilities on engaging with these programs.

The efforts have met with some success as we’ve built the knowledge and gotten several AWWA members involved in projects across the country.

But, there’s much more to be done, and you have the power to help tackle it! We are looking for interested volunteers who can build relationships with NRCS locally, help gain utility involvement, sit on the NRCS technical committees, and participate in (or create) activities that benefit source water protection.

For anyone interested, AWWA will provide

information and support to those willing to work with their NRCS programs to enhance source water protection. With the NRCS having an office in nearly every county, there is almost certainly one close to you where you can open the conversation about your source water needs, your goals, what resources you can bring, and so forth. Your state’s NRCS State Conservationist is a key point of contact for all statelevel conservation programs, and there are many collaborative partnering opportunities available.

Through the state technical committee, there’s also opportunity to help set the criteria which determine how, where, and on what conservation funds will be spent.

If you’re interested in learning more, reach out to Adam Carpenter, Manager of Energy and Environmental Policy, at acarpenter@awwa.org or 202-326-6126.

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(SAWS). Catalyst is now housed under the Rogue Water Lab, the new nonprofit venture founded by Rogue Water co-founders, Stephanie Corso and Arianne Shipley.

As a project manager, I was torn from my comfort zone and brought into the amazing world of creatives where anything could happen. From speakers improvising jazz on the piano nearby to a mash-up of 90s hip-hop and rock to a live visual demonstration of eye-tracking technology, Catalyst covered an array of topics every water professional should experience. The speakers engaged with the audience in every aspect, making you feel like part of the show.

Experience the wonder of Catalyst for yourself, and join us in revolutionizing the water industry. Interested in being the agents of change in your organization? Are you already a change agent but need some more tools, resources, and connections to drive your programs further? Let us help inspire you!

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| executive director report |

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 | executive director report I’m sure you took some time early in January to prioritize. Of course, we were launching registration for Texas WaterTM 2020 and doing our walkthrough at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Our local host committee in Fort Worth is doing a great job and we are on track for another great conference. Visit www.txwater.org for information and to register.

I also needed to ramp up for an EPA/TCEQ Resiliency Workshop in San Antonio. (Went very well—thanks to SAWS for all their help!) Plus, more work on the AWIA Assessments, work on some exciting water conservation training (more on this later this year), new regulations and legislation on lead and copper, PFAS/ PFOS (see Elston Johnson’s article on page 4), AWWA/ USDA small system training and preparations for the AWWA Board meeting in January. Plus, a webcast at the end of January, and then I started to make the list for February. Then, world events ramped up our focus on potential new cyber risks to utilities. Like you, even

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| executive director report | | | swift program

though I got a few days off, the "stuff" never went away. It never does.

It didn’t take long for me to have to pause and think.

I had to make some choices. I could book a flight and head back to a different time zone and the beach, OR, I would have to prioritize the list.

I couldn’t run, I couldn’t hide, so it was time to prioritize. I did a little research, and found some simple tips that I tried and thought I would share. Here we go: 1. Collect a list of all your tasks.

Pull together everything you could possibly consider getting done in a day. Don’t worry about the order or the number of items up front. Of course, many of these day-to-day items are part of big projects.

2. Identify urgent vs. important.

The next step is to see if you have any tasks that need immediate attention. We’re talking about work that,

if not completed by the end of the day or in the next several hours or the end of the week, failure will have serious negative consequences. Check to see if there are any high-priority dependencies that rely on you finishing up a piece of work now.

3. Assess value.

Next, look at your important work and identify what carries the highest value to your utility or organization.

You want to recognize exactly which types of tasks have top priority over the others.

For example, focus on outside projects before internal work; those projects that are dependent on others or those where others are depending on you. Another way to assess value is to look at how many people are impacted by your work. In general, the more people involved or impacted, the higher the stakes.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25 | executive director report 4. Order tasks by estimated effort.

If you have tasks that seem to tie for priority standing, start on whichever one you think will take the most effort to complete. Productivity experts suggest the tactic of starting the lengthier task first. But, if you feel like you can’t focus on your meatier projects before you finish up the shorter task, then go with your gut and do that. It can be motivating to check a small task off the list before diving into deeper waters. Just don’t keep doing the simple stuff because it makes you feel accomplished.

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Uncertainty and change are given. A cyber event will change your priorities. Know that your priorities will change, and often when you least expect them to. But— and here’s the trick—you also want to stay focused on the tasks you’re committed to completing. Don’t let the unexpected destroy your other priorities.

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You probably can’t get to everything on your list. After you prioritize your tasks and look at your estimates, cut the remaining tasks from your list, and focus on the priorities that you know you must and can complete for the day, or that week. Sometimes, you have to ask yourself, "what happens if this doesn’t get done?" Is it still needed? You will be surprised how many things you can jettison, OR, have others take over.

Then take a deep breath, dive in and be ready for anything.

I don’t know about you, but I have always been a "command and control" kinda guy. I can delegate, and that is a must, but I still need to know what is going on, and if we are going to meet the deadlines. Some of that comes from my background in television, when we were driven by the clock. But, I tried these tips and have prioritized my list for February and March. I’ll let you know how it goes.

It’s 2020! I have a new "View!" It’s that "Vision Thing!"

(Sorry, I couldn’t resist).

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| nct holiday dinner |

NCT Chapter 9th Annual Holiday Dinner TAWWA's NCT Chapter held it's 9th Annual Holiday Dinner on Dec. 12, 2019 at the Texas Star Conference Center in Euless. The dinner included a presentation from Dan Buhman, assistant general manager at Tarrant Regional Water District and a $27,150 donation to the Community Engineering Corps.

Photos by Malcolm Cowdin.

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| new members |

TAWWA Welcomes New Members Joining Dec. 1, 2019–Jan. 15, 2020 Dejan Antunovic Plano, TX

Kevin Briones Wylie, TX

Samuel Friar Wylie, TX

Alistair Hewitt Houston, TX

Morris Kantor Katy, TX

Rene Luna Grand Prairie, TX

Eduardo Anzueto San Antonio, TX

Ashley Carlisle Grapevine, TX

Linda Fruge Kermit, TX

Kari Hollway Houston, TX

Phillip Keyes Richardson, TX

Mike Marlar Richardson, TX

Carl Bain San Antonio, TX

Brian Chavez Seguin, TX

Tony Garcia Texas City, TX

Greg Holman Grand Prairie, TX

Daniel Martin Huntsville, TX

Claire Barber Dallas, TX

Travis Cheek Houston, TX

Homero Garza Falfurrias, TX

Joe Ibarra Edinburg, TX

Kingsland Water Supply Corporation Kingsland, TX

Adam Baugh Wylie, TX

Joshua Cohron Carrollton, TX

Clark Gauer Austin, TX

Chris Ingram Borger, TX

Geoffrey Bean The Woodlands, TX

Roy Cooke Wylie, TX

Eugene Gines Wylie, TX

Wesley Isbell Coldspring, TX

Amitkumar Bhavsar Missouri City, TX

Robert Deforest Wylie, TX

Steven Grant Amarillo, TX

Kevin Jaeger Abilene, TX

Austin Blackwell Friendswood, TX

Ning Deng Houston, TX

Johnny Hardee Hurst, TX

Amy Jiang Houston, TX

Tim Bowers Wylie, TX

Kyle Dooley New Boston, TX

Alan Harder Amarillo, TX

LaToya Johnson Fort Worth, TX

Bryce Brady West Lake Hills, TX

Paige Fergeson College Station, TX

Lola Hazel Arlington, TX

Jennifer Jones Schertz, TX

Michael Branham Carrollton, TX

Lisa Fowler Hurst, TX

Mark Heuchert Houston, TX

John Jones River Oaks, TX

Justin Kohl Decatur, TX Jessica Lara Houston, TX Zakaria Lashin Houston, TX Kenneth Lattig Wylie, TX Shannon Lawless Stephenville, TX Walter Lee La Porte, TX Oliver Luker Dallas, TX

Eleazar Martinez Eagle Pass, TX Robert Medearis Fort Worth, TX Nichole Mehlhaff Bryan, TX Varenya Mehta Houston, TX Merle Miller Austin, TX Joaquin Montes Austin, TX Tim Moore Tyler, TX

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TAWWA Welcomes New Members Joining Dec. 1, 2019–Jan. 15, 2020 Nadia Morales Rosenberg, TX

Kristine Rottler Carrollton, TX

Kevin Sidebottom Keller, TX

Dominick Tuzzo Arlington, TX

Logan Wherry Abilene, TX

Marc Wilson Borger, TX

Ellen Musallam Wylie, TX

Angel Rudolph Weatherford, TX

Matt Stahl Fort Worth, TX

Patrick Vibien Irving, TX

Albert Widermyre IV Forney, TX

Valentina Wolf Leander, TX

Marc Palasini Houston, TX

Devon Ruhl Texas City, TX

Matt Stallcup Carrollton, TX

Hugh Waldroup Texarkana, TX

James Widner Huntsville, TX

Josh Zachary Wylie, TX

Jagdishkumar Patel Stafford, TX

Aaron Russell Burleson, TX

Wesley Stawarczik Abilene, TX

Roy Watts Amarillo, TX

Suzanne Williams Schertz, TX

Jiameng Zheng Austin, TX

Rasika Perera Pearland, TX

San Jacinto Special Utility Dist.

Coldspring, TX

Kristina Strong Fort Worth, TX

Esequiel Perez IV Aledo, TX Gerald Pompa Georgetown, TX Owen Powell Spring, TX Damen Ratliff Amarillo, TX Lucas Ringo Tarleton State Univ, TX

Mark Scharff Irving, TX Mia Schlicke Stephenville, TX Ann Searcey Grand Prairie, TX Amitdyuti Sengupta Houston, TX Mike Shelley Lake Worth, TX

Jesse Switzer Carrollton, TX Jayson Taylor Houston, TX Matt Thomas Amarillo, TX Lisa Torres Round Rock, TX Rick Trice Saginaw, TX

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Call Tracy at 512-251-8101 or email tbwagner@texas.net.

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EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Leak detection and water distribution field knowledge: 1 year experience • Water Distribution license preferred • Knowledge of GPS applications and data collection • Must be proficient with computer skills and applications • Must live in the Austin area to commute daily to SAMCO office building • Able to travel and stay overnight while working on outof-town projects Salary pending qualifications • Employee Incentive Programs Please go to website samco-leakservice.com under "Contact" tab and email application with resume to owner Sam Godfrey 512-751-5325 if you have any questions.

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What’s Happening Across Texas DATE

ACTIVITY

TIME

LOCATION

INFORMATION

FEB 6

SE Chapter Half Day Seminar

Norris Center - Red Oak Ballroom Houston

www.tawwa.org

FEB 27

Capital Area Chapter Seminar

Austin Water Center for Environmental Research

www.tawwa.org

FEB 27

NCT "Tappin' It In Texas" Pipe Tapping Competition

5 pm

DN Tanks Facility Grand Prairie

www.tawwa.org

MAR 5

Bingo for Bags

5:30 pm

Norris Conference Center San Antonio

www.tawwa.org

MAR 19

6th Annual North TX HOps Fundraiser

6:30 pm

Legal Draft Beer Company Arlington

www.tawwa.org

Want to share your event with the Texas water community?

Contact Mike Howe, 512-238-9292, or mikehowe@tawwa.org.

Check the Section’s website, www.tawwa.org, for the latest information on Section activities.

engineers surveyors landscape architects www.tnpinc.com

Fort Worth 817.336.5773

Denton 940.383.4177

Allen 214.461.9867

TBPE Firm No. F-230 • TBPLS Firm No. 10011600

BOLTED STEEL TANKS

superiortank.com

877.549.2251

kimley-horn.com

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