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Texas Water Utilities

JOURNAL

VOLUME 23

APRIL 2013

""Proudly Serving Educational Excellence since 1918"

NUMBER 4

2013 TWUA REGIONAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE:

2013 TWUA REGIONAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE Feb 24-27

TWUA Annual School

Feb. 5-7

Far West Texas Regional School EVENT Pecos County Civic Center Ft. Stockton, Texas

April 2-4

David Moore (512) 459-3124

Norma Clark, (432)528-1608

Norma Clark (432) 528-1608

Tom Ezell, (432) 553-1196

Panhandle Regional School Amarillo Civic Center Amarillo, Texas

Jessie Flores (806)378-3019

Ruben Arias (806)378-3019

April 22-25

Southeast Regional School Holiday Inn Centre Beaumont, Texas

Pat Gray (713)637-8835

Rob Starr, (409) 755-1559

May 7-9

Central West Texas Regional School Abilene Civic Center Abilene, Texas

Shorty Radde (325)650-1834

Mickey Chaney (325) 548-2237

May 13-17

North Central Texas Regional School Univ. of Texas Arlington Arlington, Texas

Donna Starling (972)721-2431

Selena Jackson (972)237-8377

June 10-13

Central Texas Regional School Killeen Civic Center Killeen, Texas

Teresa Bryant (254)750-8007

Damon Boniface, (254) 986-2949

July8-10

Southwest Texas Regional School McAllen Conference Center McAllen, Texas

Javier Santiago (956)681-1700

Lynn Short, (361)485-3381

August 6-8

Permian Basin Regional School MCM Grande Hotel Odessa, Texas

Norma Clark (432)528-1608

Norma Clark, (432) 528-1608

August 27-30

East Texas Regional School Harvey Hall & R.T.D.C. Tyler, Texas

Mike Norris (903)939-8278

Nov. 5-7

West Texas Regional School Lubbock Civic Center Lubbock, Texas

Curtis McDole (806)775-2610

Neil Weems (806)775-2880

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PRIMARY CONTACT

EXHIBITS CONTACT

Please contact the person listed above for additional information about your regional school or call TWUA Central Office at (888)367-8982. Please visit our website at www.twua.org to register for one of these schools. Thank you for your support.

In This Issue

ARTICLES S TRAINING LISTINGS S EMPLOYMENT

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TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL

TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL (ISSN 1051-709X) is published monthly by the Texas Water Utilities Association, located at 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 112 West, Austin, Texas 78723-1093, for engineers, operators, managers, laboratory technicians, customer service personnel, and other professionals employed in, or interested in, the water and/or wastewater industry. Five dollars of each annual membership dues payment to the Texas Water Utilities Association pays for a subscription. Non-Member subscription price: USA $50 per year; $4.20 per single copy; $60 per year outside USA. Periodicals Postage Paid at Austin, TX. The Texas Water Utilities Association is wholly independent, and is not affiliated with the American Water Works Association, the Water Environment Federation, or any other National organization.

ARTICLES: President's Perspective..................................................................6 by, Roger Fussell, TWUA President TWUA Executive Director News:.....................................................8 by, Russell Hamilton, ED PES News: Pretreatment Audit......................................................................10 by,Yilma Zerihun, REM Safety News: Fall Prevention In and Around Basins..........................................12 by, Amy Northam, City of Lubbock, Safety Committee Member Texas Water Development Board News: Water Projects for Texas..............................................................18 TCEQ News: Commission Approval for Proposed Rulemaking.. .......................22

ADVERTISERS: Classified Ads......................................................................................30 Ana-Lab.............................................................................................26 Chlor-Serv, Inc....................................................................................26 Hartwell Environmental Corporation.....................................................25 Jim Cox Sales.......................................................................................6 Layne-Texas.........................................................................................5 Professional Cards..............................................................................24 Scoop................................................................................................21 Samco Leak Detection........................................................................29 Smith Pump Company, Inc.........................................Inside Back Cover Magna Flow........................................................................ Back Cover

TRAINING: .TWUA

Training Schedule................................................................................14 37TH Annual Central Texas Regional School.............................................24 TWUA 45TH Annual Central West Tx. Regional School........................................19 TWUA 35TH Annual Panhandle Regional School...................................................5 TWUA 66th Annual North Central Texas Regional School Information..................20 TWUA 56th Annual Southeast Texas Regional School Information.......................16 .TEEX Training Schedule..................................................................................27 TWUA

Front Cover Photo Courtesy of :

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Photographer: Barbara Crumby City of Cumby Water Tower

APRIL 2013

29th Annual

Hinton Golf Classic

North Central Texas Regional School

May 13, 2013

Participants must pre-register and pay fees before May 5, 2013 Cost: Location:

$60 per person (Includes golf, ½ cart, lunch) Grand Oaks Golf Club 3502 Country Club Drive Grand Prairie, Texas 972-264-2974

Check-In:

7:30 AM to 8:00 AM (Coffee served)

Tee Off:

8:30 AM Shotgun Start

Format:

Four person team – Florida Scramble

Awards:

Following lunch, prizes will be awarded to Includes 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. longest drive and closest to pin.

More Info: Payment:

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Bob Hinton (817) 783-6220 or 817-781-1696 Make check(s) payable and mail to: Hinton Classic Golf Tournament 2301 Carson Street Fort Worth, TX 76117

Registration form available at: www.nctrs.com Register Today!

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President's Message

small and only employ one or two operators. Therefore, these operators must be responsible. Those who like to “pass the buck” have no place in these small systems. Regardless of the size of your utility, large or small, being responsible is imperative. Doing the right thing even when no one is looking should be our personal motto.

TWUA President Roger Fussell Lumberton MUD, Executive Director

"PRIDE IS A PERSONAL COMMITMENT"

Water Utility Professional I would like to begin again by offering a big THANK YOU to the

TWUA Central Office staff, members of the Management Committee, vendors, instructors, and volunteers who worked hard to make sure our 95th Annual School for the TWUA was a resounding success. Having given some thought to our plan to investigate and define PROFESSIONAL, I thought we will consider the letter “R” this month. RESPONSIBLE. Webster defines responsible as “answerable or accountable, as for something within one’s power, control, or management”. Today’s water utility professional is one who must step up and be a leader and an example to the younger generation. As I look over the current workforce in the water utility industry I am amazed by the entry level personnel we now have in the ranks. Several years ago someone made the comment that by 2015 a large numbers of licensed operators would retire. As a member of the TWUA Management Committee, I am proud to know we are providing a source of training for our industry and continue to encourage people in our industry to work toward becoming water utility professionals. Responsible people make good decisions and become great leaders. Winston Churchill once said “The price of greatness is responsibility”.

The TCEQ has established rules and regulations regarded as the minimum standards for the design, engineering, and operation of public water and wastewater systems to afford a safe and reliable source of water and wastewater service. Let’s be a responsible water utility professional. As we realize our role as a water utility professional as challenging, rewarding, frustrating, and at times anxiety provoking. Employers value employees who come to work on time, be where they are supposed to be, and are responsible for their actions. Keep your supervisors informed of your time, schedules, and update them on projects assigned to you. Being responsible shows you value your job and makes you a valued employee. Being responsible stewards is even on the minds of corporate America. Lowe’s, the home improvement store chain, has taken a stand to be responsible by promoting water conservation. According to their web site, Lowe’s has taken a humorous approach to watersaving education. They have partnered with several of their suppliers to broadcast public service announcements on several TV markets, you tube videos of “Rip the Drip” on social media sites, and even billboard advertising in areas where water issues are priority. Their “Wasting Water is Weird” campaign has been nationally recognized as an effort to educate consumers. Lowe’s has taken their role as being “Socially Responsible” seriously. I challenge each of us to consider our role and responsibility we have to protect the public health and our environment. Taking responsibility for the well- being of the citizens of our great State is a great challenge that requires doing more than the minimum. Let’s make it our responsibility to be professional in our actions as we promote the TWUA, our organizations, and ourselves.

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TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL MAY 7, 8, AND 9, 2013 – ABILENE CIVIC CENTER – ABILENE, TEXAS

ACADEMIC OFFERINGS WATER

Basic Water Groundwater Production Water Distribution *Water Laboratory **Surface Water Production I Surface Water Production II

WASTEWATER

WATER/WASTEWATER

Basic Wastewater Wastewater Treatment Wastewater Collection *Wastewater Laboratory

Utilities Safety Special Topics Cross Connect Control & Customer Service Inspection

*Pre-Registration Required by April 03, 2013 – Class Size Limited to 12. **Surface Water I - Start 1:00 pm, Monday, May 6th – Pre-Registration - Class Size limited to 20 All other courses are 20 hrs. In Length & Start 8:00 am, Tues. May 7th. There WILL NOT be an opening session on Tuesday morning. All classes go until 5:30pm each day.

REGISTRATION FEES TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ONLY Pre-Registration Until 4-12-13 Pre-Registration by Credit Card On-Site Registration Water/Wastewater Courses………………………$200.00…………………………………..$205.00…………………………$210.00 Laboratory Courses………………………………$215.00…………………………………..$220.00……………………………N/A

NON-MEMBERS OF TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION

Water/Wastewater Courses……………………$250.00……………….…………………..$255.00…………………………..$260.00 Laboratory Courses……………………………$265.00……………………..……………$270.00……………………………..N/A Registration fees include luncheons on May 7, 8 and 9. Extra luncheon tickets may be purchased for $15.00 each.

BEST TASTING WATER CONTEST

There will be a Best Tasting Water Contest with winners in two categories: systems serving less than 10,000 persons and systems serving over 10,000 persons. THIS CONTEST IS OPEN TO ALL SYSTEMS WHICH TREAT THEIR WATER – BOTH GROUND AND SURFACE SUPPLIERS. Those interested should contact Mike Michaud at 325/676-6041.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

A Golf Tournament will be held at 12-noon, Monday, May 6, 2013. The fee of $65.00 includes green and cart fees, lunch and refreshments. Those interested should contact Michelle Martinez at 325/676-6419. A raffle for a TaylorMade 10.5 Degree Driver, donated by Leonard Water Service is being held with all monies going to the CWTRS V.M.Elhers’ Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $10.00 each, to purchase contact Morris (Jake) Jacobsen or Mike Homan at (325) 676-6042 or Kenny Doss at (325) 548-2237.

HOTELS

List of Abilene hotels is available at 325/676-6419 or mickey.chaney@abilenetx.com or michelle.martinez@abilenetx.com

PRE-REGISTRATION FORM CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL

Pre-Registration for Lab & Surface Water required by April 03, 2013. Pre-Registration Deadline is April 12, 2013.

PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER PERSON – COPY AS REQUIRED PRINT CLEARLY

Name: __________________________________________ Badge Name (Nickname) __________________________________ S.S. or TCEQ License #: ___________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________________ Course Selection: ________________________________ Day Phone/Fax: (_____) __________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ City: ___________________ State: _____ Zip: ________________ Representing: ___________________________________ T.W.U.A. District/Chapter: _________________________________ Bill my (Visa) (MasterCard) #: ______________________ Exp. Date: ____________ MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO CENTRAL WEST TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL (CWTRS) REFUND REQUEST MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE REGISTRAR MICKEY CHANEY BY MAY 6, 2013. MAIL FORM WITH PAYMENT TO: MICKEY CHANEY – WATER ADMIN. – P.O. BOX 60, ABILENE, TX 79604 MasterCard/Visa for pre-registration thru the TWUA Central Office Only at (888) 367-8982 or Fax (512) 459-7124. For more information contact: Mickey Chaney at 325/548-2237 or Fax 325/676-6458 or email: mickey.chaney@abilenetx.com

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NEWS: Russell Hamilton, TWUA ED

Sincerely hope this finds everyone doing well. Seasons are changing and for me things are getting busy. This is a welcomed busy. It is always good to renew contacts and interaction between the regional boards and meeting the members. The Panhandle Regional School in Amarillo will begin April 2nd – The Southwest Regional School in Beaumont will begin April 22nd – The Central West Texas Regional School in Abilene will begin May 7th – and the North Central Texas Regional School in Arlington will begin May 13th. If you have training needs; either continuing education or classes for advancement of a license, I encourage you to consider these and other TWUA events. Central Office continues to receive email questions and calls related to the Criminal Background checks for Operator Licenses. This requirement is from a law passed in 2011 and it applies to all licensed operators. If you are applying, advancing, or renewing a license you will need to fill out the additional paperwork. As previously stated, as far as TCEQ is concerned; minor misdemeanor (DWI – Traffic Related) offenses will not keep a person from obtaining a license or renewing an operator license. The confusion seems to center around Arrests versus Conviction. What TCEQ is looking for is Arrests. If you have been in jail, you need to list the event on the application form. How the case was disposed of is important; but not the primary focus of establishing correct identify. There may be 10 people in the state with the same name. One of the 10 was arrested 5 times for violent crimes. The state wants to make sure you are not the one with 5 arrests; especially if you have direct contact with the public, such as a Customer Service Inspector or Backflow Prevention Tester. Additionally, if you are the one with the questionable past and a significant amount of time has elapsed since the last arrest; you may very well be granted a license renewal. You may have to jump through a few more hoops; but something that happened 20 years ago, in all likelihood, is not going to keep an operator at the Wastewater Treatment plant (which has no contact with the public) from getting a license or renewing a license. People may have plea bargained or in some way were 8 TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL www.twua.org

granted a “deferment” which you may have been lead to believe at the conclusion of some type of probation; the event would not go on your record . . . unless you paid an attorney to have an event expunged from your record, it still shows up on the criminal history report, so list them all from the day you turned 18. Absolutely do not want to alarm you or minimize the importance of criminal history. The numbers to date are approximately 8,800 applications checked and only 12 have been referred for follow up or additional review. Out of the 12, only 2 have been denied. Biggest impact we are hearing about is that because of the additional work, the application process is taking up to 45 days. I strongly urge you to look at your license renewal date and make certain that your renewal application is in TCEQ’s hands at least 45 days prior to expiration. I will have comments and reports from Annual School in the next journal. I would like to welcome Roger Fussel into the Management Committee’s Presidents role. Allen Schreiber into the incoming Management Committee’s Vice Presidents role. Chris Robles was also selected for the Management Committee’s Vendor Representative role. I look forward to working with Roger, Allen, and Chris along with the entire Management Committee this upcoming year. I have learned… I’ve learned that - you should never ruin an apology with an excuse. I’ve learned that - it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it. I’ve learned that - you can only get by on charm for about 15 minutes. After that you’d better know something. I’ve learned that - you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for a lifetime. I’ve learned that - we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel. I’ve learned that - either you control your attitude or it controls you. I’ve learned that - heroes are the people who do what has to be done, when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences. APRIL 2013

I’ve learned that - sometimes when I’m angry, I have the right to be angry, but that does not give me the right to be cruel. I’ve learned that - sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you’re down will be the ones to help you get back up. I’ve learned that - maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you’ve had and what you’ve learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you’ve celebrated. I’ve learned that - it isn’t enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself. I’ve learned that - your family won’t always be there for you. It may seem funny, but people you are not related to can take care of you, love you, and teach you to trust people again. Families are not always biological. I’ve learned that - it is taking me a long time to become the person I want to be. I’ve learned that - you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them. I’ve learned that - it is not what you have in your life but who you have in your life that counts. I’ve learned that - no matter how good a friend is, they’re going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I’ve learned that - the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon. I’ve learned that - even when you think you have no more to give, when a true friend cries out to you, you will find the strength and a way to help. I’ve learned that - true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love. I’ve learned that - money is a lousy way of keeping score. I’ve learned that - my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time. I’ve learned that - you should never tell a child their dreams are unlikely or outlandish. Few things are more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be, if they believed you. I’ve learned that - no matter how much I care, some people just don’t care back. I’ve learned that - no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn’t stop for your grief. I’ve learned that - you shouldn’t compare yourself to the best others can do. I’ve learned that - you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them.

I’ve learned that - a rich person is not the one who has the most, but is the one who needs the least.

I’ve learned that - people will forget what you said, and people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

I’ve learned that - our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I’ve learned that - regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion eventually fades and there had better be something else to take its place.

I’ve learned that - just because someone does not love you the way you want, does not mean that they don’t love you with all they have.

I’ve learned that – you cannot change the people around you, but you can change the people you are around.

I’ve learned that - we don’t have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I’ve learned that – a great friend is someone who makes your problems their problems, just so you don’t have to face them alone.

I’ve learned that just - because two people argue, it doesn’t mean they don’t love each other. And just because they don’t argue, doesn’t mean they do.

I’ve learned that - it’s hard to determine where to draw the line between being nice and not hurting people’s feelings, and standing up for what you believe.

I’ve learned that - you shouldn’t be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever. I’ve learned that - no matter how hard you try to protect your children, they will eventually get hurt and you will hurt in the process.

By – Omar B. Washington Remember - We do not need all the operators in Texas to be members of TWUA – Just You ! !

I’ve learned that - you can keep going long after you think you can’t. I’ve learned that - the credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being. APRIL 2013

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PES NEWS:

INDUSTRIAL WASTE SOURCES By, Tammy Y. West, Pretreatment Compliance Specialist, Senior, City of Austin

One of the most time consuming tasks conducted by pretreatment programs required by 403.8(f)(2)(i) is to identify and locate all possible Industrial Users (IUs) that might be subject to a POTW’s pretreatment program. The amount of time required to accomplish this task can be unfathomable, particularly in a city with a population of 1,783,519, the third fastest growing large city in the U.S., and a city that covers 271.8 square miles. Let us not forget the challenges of traffic and road rage which can add a good two hours to any trip. With these obstacles it is easy to focus on the obvious players. After all, even those IUs are sometimes hard to nail down. Just for fun or just because we love challenges, the City of Austin often pursues industrial waste sources that are elusive at best. You know the kind- those hidden activities that very few of us realize occur but are right in front of our very noses. I am speaking of utility piping systems (UPS). What is that, you ask? In laymen’s terms these are air conditioning on steroids. Not the window units or central air units we use in homes- but the chilled loops containing anywhere from hundreds of gallons to tens of thousands of gallons of water. A chiller is a refrigeration unit designed to produce cool (chilled) water for space cooling purposes. These are mostly installed in large office buildings, large convention centers and other commercial facilities. So, you say, these are closed loops – “why would I have to concern myself with them?” Good question. You are correct-they are closed loops, but only after they have been constructed….but are you aware of the process that takes place while bringing these chilled loops up to working order? If you aren’t, then let me enlighten you. The mechanical contractor for the project is the main entity involved in making sure these systems are built to code. Piping is arranged according to customer’s needs. A basic chiller system includes the loop of piping that is routed to the cooling unit which includes copper coils where the warmed water is cooled by passing water coming from the condenser. Heat rejection from the cooling unit may be by way of an air-cooled condenser or a cooling tower. The side with the cooling tower is referred to as the open side because the water is open to the air to allow cooling to take place. Cooling towers typically blow down or discharge occasionally into sanitary sewer systems from solids collecting basins. Once the piping to these chilled loop systems is complete, pressure testing with city water occurs. Then a chemical provider introduces chemicals into the piping loop to promote resistance to corrosion with minor rerouting to avoid the cooling coils. These chemicals used to clean and make the pipes corrosion resistant are often referred to as a “cleaner or detergent” and often have caustic properties. These detergents are circulated through the entire piping loop until the iron concentrations level off. Once the iron levels are stable, the water with the detergent is typically discharged into the sanitary sewer system. Another flush of city water is done to remove the detergent and to stop the 10 TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL www.twua.org

passivation process. This is also often discharged into the sanitary sewer system. If you are familiar with the metal finishing regulations, you are fully aware of the consequences of an acidic or alkaline substance being applied to a metal. There is no difference with the pipes used to construct the chilled water distribution systems, since they are assembled from commercially available piping materials, most commonly: steel, iron alloys and copper alloys. The application of an alkaline solution, during the cleaning phase, will cause the surface metal layers of these pipes to leach metals off into the circulating water. Stripping the surface is required to allow the corrosion inhibitors, added after the installation/passivation process, to coat the piping. The leachate, water with the detergent, may sometimes contain a concentrated suspension of iron, molybdenum, lead, zinc, and/or copper. This wastewater is often discharged into the sanitary sewer. Often times, these heavy metal concentrations exceed the local discharge effluent limitations. Many professionals in the pretreatment arena tend to respond to this information with the question: “Do the pounds per day received at the POTW from UPS discharges justify the manpower required to regulate such an activity?” The City of Austin’s pretreatment program wanted to answer that very question. In 2007, two members of the pretreatment team were tasked with researching whether discharges from chilled loop installation activities constitute the investment it takes to regulate them. Over a five year period of monitoring and regulating these discharges, the two-member team monitored 191 projects. Out of these 191 projects, 31 of them contained pollutants exceeding the local effluent discharge limitations and were denied discharge into the POTW. A review of the data revealed that this two-member team was able to manage the discharge approval of over 2.5 million gallons of wastewater and prevented the discharge of over 250,000 gallons of wastewater containing pollutants that at times exceeded 10, 20, and up to 100 times the local discharge effluent limitations for various heavy metals. Obviously the cumulative pollutant loadings from UPS discharges do not exceed the cumulative loadings from regulated categorical metal finishers (CIUs) in any pretreatment year. However, could the cumulative annual discharge pollutant loadings from the UPS exceed the annual discharge pollutant loadings from individual CIUs? Using the data gathered, tables were created comparing the UPS loadings for the pretreatment year versus seven CIUs for copper, lead, molybdenum and zinc. Included below are the tables for copper and lead. Copper lbs: 08-09 PY 09-10 PY 10-11 PY 11-12 PY

UPS 0.243 0.580 0.284 0.428

CIU1 0.081 0.047 0.087 0.120

CIU2 0.024 0.053 0.284 0.257

CIU3

CIU4

CIU5

0.0315

0.196 0.116 0.064

14.08 15.04 65.35

CIU6 13.38 1.45 1.53 1.86

CIU7 0.089 0.693 1.535 1.855

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Using the data for lead from the table above, the graph below illustrates that the UPS discharges far exceed the pollutant loadings from CIU1. Four out of the seven CIUs have contributions that are below the UPS pollutant contributions. Only one CIU was consistently contributing more pollutant loadings than the UPS contributions. Lead lbs: 08-09 PY 09-10 PY 10-11 PY

UPS 0.4001 0.1649 0.1163

CIU1 0.0019 0.0017 0.0018

CIU2 0.00899 0.06713 0.04217

11-12 PY

0.1079

0.0019

0.07165

CIU3

CIU4

CIU5

0.00317

0.0235 0.0198

1.3677 0.9588

CIU6 0.1388 0.1397 0.1473

CIU7 0.0620 0.1430 0.4255

0.0139

1.7939

0.3814

0.0468

Additionally, copper discharged from UPS installations also proved to have a larger influent loading in pounds per year for three consecutive pretreatment years than those from three of the CIUs.

ultimately responsible for the discharges. The City of Austin decided to designate the mechanical contractor as the responsible party based on the fact that the mechanical contractor holds a bond on the property, works on the property until the completion of the construction, and holds a utility account until the property owner has cleared and approved the work. After deciding who the responsible party should be, create a procedure or protocol that can be followed easily by all parties involved. Our procedure has been fine-tuned and includes a temporary discharge application consisting of three pages of information that includes: site location, owner contacts, project descriptions, volume expected to be discharged, and point of discharge for those properties not currently permitted. Once this information is reviewed and approved, a Wastewater Discharge Authorization for Utility System Installations form is completed and sent via email to the mechanical contractor and the chemical provider. We require this discharge authorization to be posted during the project. This form includes the following statement “Written approval from the Special Services Division is required for all proposed discharges that will include any chemistry introduced to any utility piping connected to a chilled water system or a hot water system. Authorization to discharge shall be approved only upon the review of analytical data representative of the proposed discharge, and the analytical methods employed must be performed in accordance with 40 CFR Part 136.”

This reiterates the requirement to have conditional written approval from our office prior to commencing any proposed discharges.

Argumentatively, one would say “but that is not the same for all the CIUs.” This would be true. However, the fact that for some years the pollutant loadings from UPS installations are close to or even exceed the loadings from CIUs should make any pretreatment program treat these discharges from the UPS installations as a potentially significant source of heavy metal loadings into the POTW. Any less could lead to unregulated discharges into the POTW that could cause plant upsets or worse yet, pass through or interference, and jeopardize the biosolids quality. Alas, it all boils down to manpower and hours required from a program to regulate these UPS installations. Speaking from personal experience, at first, it may seem as if another unmanageable task has been put onto your plate. However, in time it may work out to be just another simple task to be completed during your day. In order to manage this discharge, you must enlist the assistance of the mechanical contractors and the chemical providers. These two entities are involved in completing these UPS installations. Decide who will become APRIL 2013

For those businesses already permitted as IUs, then a simple phone call or email will suffice describing the project and location. Currently, most of the sampling of the “installation process wastewater” is contracted out by the chemical provider for analyses of copper, lead, molybdenum (existing systems), zinc and pH. These pollutants were determined to be of concern during the first year of research into this program. The chemical provider simply passes this cost to the customer and wisely adds a clause for any waste disposal costs to be covered by the customer (i.e., the mechanical contractor). The contracted laboratory sends the results via email to the customer and the chemical provider - who in turn forwards the results to our office for review and approval. We provide approval based on the results. If the results are compliant, a member of the team responds via email with a written authorization to discharge. If the results are not compliant with the local limits, then an email will be sent prohibiting the discharge and describing the options for disposal, treatment or reuse of the wastewater in accordance with local regulations. The process from beginning to end does not take much time. The mechanical contractors and chemical providers were agreeable to the process once they realized how reasonably and timely we responded to their requests. And most importantly, we are now able to regulate discharges that could potentially have an adverse impact to our POTW.

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SAFETY NEWS:

Respiratory Protection: Does Your Program Meet the OSHA Standards ? (Part 1) By, Renee Witherspoon, CSP, CIH, CHMM, Safety Committee Chair

This article is Part 1 of a 2-part presentation on OSHA’s respiratory protection standard. Part 1 provides an overview of the key provision in the standard, goals, the written program, assessment and medical evaluations. Part 2 will focus on the importance of fit testing, the use of corrective glasses with respirators, respirator inspections and training. Respirators are an important part of personal protective equipment (PPE) for water and wastewater professionals. Anyone that has changed out a chlorine cylinder or worked in a confined space is familiar with the use of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). If we are familiar with the use of an SCBA or use one on a regular basis, then it is important for us to also be familiar with the OSHA regulations and determine if our respiratory protection program meets this minimum standard. Are Municipalities required to have an OSHA Program for Respiratory Protection? Although municipalities are not regulated by OSHA, they are regulated by State governments. Many times the State regulations will refer or adopt by reference a federal regulation or standard. This is what the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has done with the OSHA regulations. In Public Water Supply, according to Title 30, Chapter 290.42 (e)(4)(A) “When chlorine gas is used, a full-face self-contained breathing apparatus or supplied air respirator that meets Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards…” shall be used. There is broader scope in Chapter 290.42 (k)(i) in that, “Safety equipment for all chemicals used in water treatment shall meet applicable standards established by the OSHA or Texas Hazard Communication Act…” In Water Treatment such as at a Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) the OSHA requirements are part of the design criteria. In Title 30, Chapter 217.321(d) “Where applicable, a design must follow the guidelines established under 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910.” This reference, 29 CFR 1910, contains all of the OSHA regulations for general industry which includes the requirements for respiratory protection. Other employers that are not a State or local government must comply with all applicable OSHA standards and keep

GOAL OF OSHA’S RESPIRATORY PROTECTION STANDARD: The goal of OSHA’s respiratory protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134) is to control occupational disease caused by breathing air contaminated with harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays or vapors. This also includes air in confined space that may have an oxygen deficient atmosphere Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH). According to the standard, when engineering controls or ventilation is not feasible to reduce the hazard, then appropriate respiratory protection can be used. THE WRITTEN PROGRAM: A written respiratory protection program is required when the employer requires the use of respirators. The written program should site specific and include all prescribed program elements. The program should also be administered by a trained person knowledgeable in the OSHA standard. The following are the OSHA program elements: 1. Procedures for selecting respirators for use; 2. Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators; 3. Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators;

4. Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency;

5. Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators;

their workplaces free of recognized hazards. Since OSHA standards are the minimum standard, water and wastewater facilities should now follow these regulations

6. Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators;

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7. Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations;

dust masks and escape-only respirators. If the medical questionnaire is used to evaluate the fitness of respirator use, then those documents must be kept confidential, and not in a file with other personnel records. There is no cost to the employee for the medical evaluation.

8. Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, and

REFERENCES:

9. Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.

OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134 OSHA’s Compliance Directive on Respiratory Protection, CPL 2-0.120

ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION: OSHA requires employers to assess the respiratory hazard(s) in their workplace. This assessment should identify any hazardous airborne contaminant(s) the employee may inhale during their work assignment and then make a reasonable estimate of that person’s exposure so that the appropriate respirator can be selected. To complete an assessment the program administrator would review the chemical list or MSDS’s (or safety data sheets) and evaluate how each of the chemicals are handled to determine if a respiratory hazard exists. Some safety data sheets also include recommendations for selection of the correct respiratory protection. Once the assessment is completed for each potential respiratory hazard, then the information is documented in the written program with the job task, the chemical contaminant, estimated exposure and type of respirator selected. For confined spaces where oxygen deficient atmospheres may be present, the assessment is simple: suspected IDLH environment = SCBA use. MEDICAL EVALUATIONS: Since use of a respirator can place a physiological burden on an person’s cardiac and pulmonary function, a medical evaluation is required by the OSHA standard to determine the his or her ability to use a respirator. A medical evaluation consists of completion of a medical questionnaire (found in Appendix C of the standard) or by having a medical evaluation by a physician or other licensed healthcare professional (PLHCP). Either the questionnaire or the medical evaluation is required for all respirator users, except those who voluntarily use

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TCEQ Environmental Investigator Malcolm Laing checking an SCBA during a site inspection.

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IDE (Instructor II)

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NING SCHEDULE 20 HOUR CLASSES : (PRE-REGISTRATION) $200 MEMBER $250 NON-MEMBER (ON-SITE ) $250 MEMBER $300 NON-MEMBER 24 HOUR CLASSES: (PRE-REGISTRATION) $260 MEMBER $310 NON-MEMBER (ON-SITE) $310 MEMBER $360 NON-MEMBER You can registrar on-line at http://www.twua.org/training.php for your next training class.

OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING CUSTOMERS: Beginning March 1, 2011, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will accept a credit card or electronic check transfer for payments for all new occupational license and registration applications. As a result, any person applying for a new Occupational License or registration will be able to pay their application fee online using the TCEQ’s ePay system. Note: All online renewals will continue to be processed through Texas.gov. The ePay system allows companies, cities, municipalities, and organizations to pay up to 20 employees at one time using this system. At the time of the exam a printed receipt will be required. The receipt is considered to be a copy of the email verifying your payment or a copy of the web page showing the Trace Number and Voucher Number(s). For additional information and instructions on how to use the ePay system, please visit http://www.tceq.texas.gov/licensing/exams/registration. If you have questions please contact the Occupational Licensing Section at 512-239-6133 or email us at licenses@tceq.texas.gov. Russell Gardner, Manager Occupational (24 hours) *(24 Students Max)

Pre-registration $260 Member, $310 Non-Member On-site Registration $310 Member, $360 Non-Member 8 hr Mod I: TCEQ Training credit for: 8 hrs BPAT, CSI, LI, W/WW & WTS Licenses 8 hr Mod II: TCEQ Training credit for: 8 hrs BPAT, CSI, LI, W/WW & WTS Licenses 8 hr BPAT PRACTICAL SKILLS REFRESHER: TCEQ Training credit for: 8 hrs BPAT ONLY License

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TWUA Southeast Regional School April 22th – April 25th, 2013 Holiday Inn - Beaumont Plaza, 3950 I-10 South, Beaumont, Texas. Monday, April 22 Tuesday, April 23

10:00 am 8-10 am 10-11 am 11-12 noon 12-12:30 12:30-5 pm Wednesday, April 24 8-12 noon 9-3:30 pm 12-1 pm 1-5 pm Thursday, April 25 8-12 noon 12-1 pm 1-5 pm 5-7 pm Friday, April 26 8-12 noon

Golf tournament, Brentwood On-site registration General Session VIP, Instructors, and Staff Luncheon Proctor training, General Session Room Classes in Session Classes in Session Exhibits open Luncheon Classes in Session Classes in Session Luncheon Classes in Session Tutoring Session Testing: Water-Wastewater

(Golf Tournament details to be determined)

TWUA Southeast Region 22th Annual Golf Tournament

The Southeast Region of TWUA is hosting a golf tournament on April 22, 2013 at Brentwood Golf Course. Sponsors are needed to raise money to support the tournament and to fund scholarships. Cost: $60 / player $100.00 hole sponsorship (printed sign with sponsors names) Any $50.00 donation will go toward the following Proximity and Long drive prizes. First Place $100.00 per person plus trophies 4 closest to the pin prizes awarded 4 longest drive prizes awarded Please make all checks payable to TWUA Southeast Region and mail to: 1350 Langham Rd. Beaumont Texas 77707 If you have any questions, please contact George Newsome, TWUA golf tournament director, at 409-842-0458. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS – HOLIDAY INN – BEAUMONT PLAZA (409) 842-5995 before March 31, 2013 for Reservations and mention Group Code: UTW KING OR DOUBLE ROOM $79.00 PER NIGHT plus tax Please call the local Beaumont number for reservations. The 800 reservation number rooms will not credit towards our school. 16 TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL www.twua.org

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56th SOUTHEAST

REGIONAL SCHOOL APRIL 22 – April 25, 2013

HOLIDAY INN – BEAUMONT PLAZA

3950 I-10 SOUTH

BEAUMONT, TEXAS (409)

842-5995 TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION

Wastewater Courses Basic Wastewater Wastewater Collection Water Distribution Activated Sludge

Water Courses Basic Water Works Operation Ground Water Production Water Distribution *Surface Water Production I

Water & Wastewater **Utility Safety Wastewater Treatment Utility Management Special Topics CCC/CSI

CLASSES START 4-23-2013

Class Times: Tues. 12:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Wed. & Thurs. 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. * Class times start at 8:00 A.M. Tuesday morning. ** Utility Safety to be held at Beaumont Water Utility Service Center Pre-registration (by mail postmark 4/09/13) Onsite registration 4/23/13 Registration by Purchase Order or Credit Card is available. PRE-REGISTRATION ON SITE REGISTRATION TWUA Member $200.00 TWUA Member $210.00 Non Member $250.00 Non Member $260.00 Pre-Registration Packets can be picked up from 8:00 – 10:00 A.M., in the Lobby 4/23/13 General Session – 10:00 A.M. All Students are required to attend. Two Luncheons are included. 56th TWUA SOUTHEAST REGIONAL SCHOOL PRE-REGISTRATION (POSTMARK BY 4/9/13) PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY OR TYPE: FIRST NAME

M.I.

MAILING ADRESS

CITY

WORK PHONE: AREA CODE AND NUMBER

LAST NAME STATE

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Any questions concerning registration please contact: Karin Warren @ 409-785-3006 Fax 409-861-4836 APRIL 2013

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2012 AWARDS RECIPIENTS:

Awards Presented by: President Norma Clark and Awards Chairman Mike Sechelski Craig McCoy, TWUA Photographer Meritorious Service Award Lynn Short, Director of Public Works, City of Victoria This is the Association's most prestigious award. It is given to one who has served in the industry and the Association for many years with untiring dedication and commitment. The recipient of this award is grated Honorary Lifetime Membership with TWUA. In addition to leading, teaching, monitoring and wearing many different association hats, he is currently the Director of Public Works for the City of Victoria. His work and professionalism has always demonstrated the image of a TWUA member. He has continued to extend his vision of promoting education by serving as a board member of the Southwest Region and the Golden Crescent District.

Daniel C. Allen Distinguished Service Award Jim Siddall, Water Manager, City of Grand Prairie This is the Association's second highest award. This award recognizes

one who has served in the water utilities industry and TWUA for fifteen or more years.

Jim has served as an officer on the North Central Texas Region, TWUA Instructor and currently serves as the treasurer for the V.M. Ehlers Scholarship Foundation. He has devoted a significant amount of his life to providing the vital services to the water and wastewater industry and his community.

President's Award Tom Ezell, Permian Basin Chairman This award is a special award which may be presented by the President of the Association. The recipient will be one the President chooses to recognize for providing special service and support to the Association, either specifically during the President's term of office or over a period of many years. Tom has been a valuable board member to TWUA thru out his career and his retirement. He continues to educate and train and as a TWUA Instructor and mentor. Tom currently serve as the Chairman of the TWUA Exhibit Committee and Chair of the Permian Basin Region. 18 TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL www.twua.org

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The Special Recognitions Award recognizes one who has served on the Management Committee of the Association for full term with dedications and support to TWUA.

Special Recognition Award Byron Hardin, Hardin & Associates Consulting, LLC

Special Recognition Award Jan Clawson, Wachs Utility Products

TWUA Incoming Vice President Allen Schreiber, Fort Bend County WCID #2

TWUA Incoming Management Board Member Chris Robles, America Air Control

Laboratory Analysts' Section Leadership Award Veronica Godley

Laboratory Analysts' Section Outstanding Lab Technician Award -Kelly Harden

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2012 AWARDS RECIPIENTS:

Awards Presented by: President Norma Clark and Awards Chairman Mike Sechelski Craig McCoy, TWUA Photographer

Outstanding New Professional Award Tommy Shane Bell, City of Lubbock

Outstanding Professional Award Ray Deen Brown Jr., Jefferson Co. WCID # 10

Heroism Award Josh Patton

Alliance Award Ferguson Enterprises

Twenty- Five Year Club Inductees Left to right: Norma Clark, Jill Bolin, Bill Daugette, Debra Daugette and Brent Dunbar not pictured Don Adams

Best Tasting Water Contest Best Tasting Water o

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Continuing with our 2012 Award Recipients each of these individuals were carefully selected by the Awards Committee, Chaired by Mike Sechelski. There were many deserving members in all categories this year. TWUA would like to extend a sincere congratulations to all 2012 recipients and nominees for their exceptional contributions to the water, wastewater, laboratory, pretreatment and customer service industry. We greatly appreciate your dedication and service.

OPERATOR OF THE YEAR (10,000 - 30,000 Population) Patrick Wright

PARTICIPATION AWARD Winter Garden District RECRUITMENT AWARD North Central Texas District COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AWARD Demetrio Duarte Jr.

OPERATOR OF THE YEAR (More than 60,000 Population) Barry Miller ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP Corbitt Baker

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Shawn O’Donnell

PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM AWARD Danny McElroy, City of Paris

PUBLIC EDUCATION AWARD Darrell Winslett PEARL GOODWIN OUTSTANDING SECRETARY AWARD Richard Seals

ALLIANCE AWARD LABORATORY ANALYSTS’ SECTION Angel Flores

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Jason Thoms

OUTSTANDING SERVICE LABORATORY ANALYSTS’ SECTION Michael Michaud

LEADERSHIP AWARD Christopher Parker/CH2M Hill

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TWUA 2012 POSTER/ ESSAY WINNERS Contest Theme: The Future of Water Sponsored By: TWUA Public Education Committee

Congratulations Are in Order...Each year the

TWUA Public Education Committee conducts a Poster/ Essay Contest. Over 800 schools districts across the state of Texas were invited to participate in our annual contest. Students in grades 4th, 5th and 6th were given the opportunity to learn and share this year's theme: The Future of Water. Both First Place Winners received $200 cash, Second Place Winners received $100 cash, and the Third Place Winners received $50 cash. This was a great year of creatively and learning. TWUA would like to thank all the students and teachers that participated in this educational contest.

1st Place Poster: Collin Woolheater School: Venus Elementary, Venus, TX Teacher: Mr. Greg Brister

2nd Place Poster: Nia Garza School: Ortiz Elementary, Brownsville, TX Teacher: Ms. Irma DeLeon 22 TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL www.twua.org

3rd Place Poster: Ryleigh Self School: Roberta Tipps Elementary Teacher: Mrs. Dobson, Mansfield, TX APRIL 2013

1st Place Essay: Addison Sumbler School: Eastridge Elementary, Red Oak, TX Teacher: Mrs. Amy Moore

Neyva's complete essay can be found on TWUA website.

2nd Place Essay: Neyva Morones School: Robert E. Lee Elementary, Eagle Pass Teacher: Mrs. Veronica Rodriguez APRIL 2013

3rd Place Essay: Ariana Compean School: H.G. Temple Intermediate School Teacher: Mrs. Davis, Diboll, TX TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL www.twua.org

TEXAS WATER UTILITIES ASSOCIATION

37th ANNUAL CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL SCHOOL

JUNE 10-13, 2013

Killeen Civic and Conference Center – Killeen, Texas Host Hotel – Shilo Inn and Suites – (254)699-0999

ACADEMIC OFFERINGS WATER

WATER / WASTEWATER

WASTEWATER Basic Wastewater

Utilities Management

Basic Water

Wastewater Collections

Valve Hydrant Maintenance

Groundwater Production

Pumps & Pumping*

Water Distribution Surface Water Production I*

* Surface Water Production I and Pumps & Pumping are 24 hour classes and will begin Monday, June 10 at 1:00 p.m.

Water Laboratory **

All other classes begin Tuesday, June 11 at 8:00 a.m. **Class size is limited to (20) students

REGISTRATION FEES

PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE MAY 27, 2013 PRE-REGISTRATION BY CHECK ON-SITE REGISTRATION BY CASH OR CHECK

TWUA Member $190 $ 200 $210 $ 220

Non-Member $240 $ 250 $260 $ 270

Registration includes lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday

No Refunds – Substitutions Only

For specific information contact TWUA Central Office – (888)367-8982

Central Texas Regional School Registration Form Name (please print): Badge Name:

SS # or License #:

Representing:

TWUA Member:

YES

Address: City:

State:

Phone:

Course Selection:

Visa / Mastercard #: 3-digit Security Code:

Zip:

Total $ Enclosed: $

Expiration:

Billing Zip Code:

Cardholder Signature: Make checks payable to: TWUA Central Texas Region - Mail registration form and payment by May 27, 2013 to: TWUA, 1106 Clayton Lane, Suite 112 West, Austin, TX 78723-1093 24 TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL www.twua.org

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HOST HOTEL INFORMATION Shilo Inn and Suites Hotels: (254) 699-0999

Queen/King Suite Rate: $114/night +tax

Located next door to KCC; room reservation deadline is May 10th

Group Rate Name: Texas Water Utility

TWUA Central Texas Regional School Schedule

Tuesday June 11, 2013

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.