Loxahatchee River District Water Reclamation | Environmental Education | River Restoration 2500 Jupiter Park Drive, Jupiter, Florida 33458‐8964 Telephone (561) 747‐5700 •Fax (561) 747‐9929 • www.loxahatcheeriver.org

D. Albrey Arrington, Ph.D., Executive Director

MEMORANDUM

TO: Albrey Arrington, Executive Director

FROM: Tom Vaughn, Director of Operations

DATE: August 06, 2014

SUBJECT: Operations Department Monthly Report for August 2014

Treatment Plant Division

Inside the EQ tank, we are conducting the annual pm on the tank that includes removal of sediment and debris and inspection.

This tank is almost finished. The pipes are clean, the floor has a small amount of water and the rags have been removed.

The plant total flow for the month of July was 203.57 8.90 inches of rainfall were recorded at the plant site million gallons. during the month of July.

The treatment plant incoming flow for the month of July The peak hourly flow rate in July was 9.16 MGD. averaged 6.57 MGD compared to 6.41 MGD one year ago for the same month.

The greatest single day average flow in July was 7.47 MGD.

The plant received 203.57 MG of influent flow of which 118.30 million gallons were sent to the IQ storage system where they were dispersed as needed to the various golf courses and the Abacoa development sites. Due to wet weather conditions and 8.90 inches of rain during the month, 98.02 million gallons of blended effluent was diverted to the Injection Well. Overall, 58.11% of incoming flows was recycled for IQ use and the plant delivered 92.26 million gallons of IQ water to the Reuse customers.

For the year 2014, the plant recycled 70.00% of all incoming flow and the total amount of IQ water delivered to reuse customers stands at 1.02 billion gallons.

All required monthly reporting has been submitted on time.

Safety / Compliance

CONFINED SPACE. The Loxahatchee River District tackled three major confined space procedures during the month of July including the cleaning and maintenance of equalization tanks one and two, cleaning and maintenance was also performed on air bay number two. Each project required confined space permits and procedures to be completed safely.

Air monitoring equipment was used on all three projects to assure the proper atmospheric conditions were met.

Testing was performed using the SCOTT Protégé’ four gas units. The measuring of oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide and LEL (lower explosive limits) was implemented.

PROTECTIVE WEAR. The proper PPE (personal protective equipment) was essential in all three projects, given the direct exposure to hazardous conditions.

Waders, Tyvek suits, double layer gloves, face masks, and face shields were required at all times during each entry.

Fall protection equipment was a key factor during air bay entries, given the depth of over thirty feet. A self‐retracting life line ensured that in the event of a slip or fall, the unit locks up and prevents any further downward travel. The self‐ retracting life line was connected to a full body harness which limits the downward force exerted on the body during a fall.

Collections and Transmissions Division

LEFT. Pictured here is the scheduled budget project at Lift Stations #68(Broadview) and #157(Jupiter Park of Commerce) to install electrical disconnects, FPL meter can and grounding.

The Electrical Contractor pulled permits and the District Electrician worked with the contractor to perform the required work and to ensure that work was done in accordance with the District’s specifications. Inspections were signed off on by the Town of Jupiter and Palm Beach County.

BELOW. The contractor for TV Diversified began rebuilding Lift Station #70 in July. They will be installing a new isolation valve, new 6” HDPE pump discharge piping in the wet well and new 6” pump bases as per the District’s plans and specifications.

The contractor, in conjunction to Lift Station #70 is also starting on schedule with the rebuild of Lift Stations #47 and #97. They are doing electrical pre‐installation work for the new control panel, disconnect and meter can rack Stanton.

The District’s Collection Crew performed all prep work; removing pumps, floats, cleaned the wet well, set pump bypass system and will monitor and maintain the area for the duration of the project.

BELOW. The Vac‐Con crew cleaned the following lift stations in July: 4, 211, 146, 68, 140, 147, 10, 152, 53, 101, 13, and 203.

The Vac‐Con Crew worked with the Engineering Department to complete a “one year” Bond inspection in the gravity system for Lift Station #218 in Abacoa; a total of 12 manholes and 1,923 lineal feet of gravity main.

There were no major field systems failures due to equipment collections or distribution during the month of July.

Three new low pressure stations came online for the month.

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ABOVE. The District’s Construction and Collections crews assisted with Plant Maintenance using the two Vac‐Con units at the Headworks Bar Screen Project and Equalization Tank for cleaning and inspection.

Everything was coordinated well and the weather cooperated very nicely during these projects.

Recognizing Employee Birthdays in the month of JULY, 2014

Happy Birthday TO:

Charles Talledo July 20th William Slavik July 25th Tidbits from Tom

July 4th, 2014 ‐ Independence Day – Timeline of Events Leading up to America’s Independence

1754–1763 French and Indian War. The British won this war, which was part of the European Seven Years’ War. But the war left the Britain in debt, and it started looking at America as a source of money. This led to a series of actions by the king and Parliament that angered Americans. 1763 Oct. 7 Proclamation of 1763. The British government banned colonists from settling west of the Appalachian mountains. 1764 April 5 Sugar Act. Parliament taxes sugar imported into the colonies. August Boston businesses start boycotting British luxury goods. Sept. 1 Currency Act. Parliament orders colonies to stop printing their own money. Americans oppose it because they fear it will upset the economy. 1765 March 22 Stamp Act. The first direct tax on the American colonies. The revenue does not go to colonial legislatures but to Britain. March 24 Quartering Act of 1765. Parliament orders colonial legislatures to pay for British soldiers on their soil. May 29 Patrick Henry delivers a speech to the Virginia legislature saying that only this legislature, not Parliament, can tax Virginians. He famously concludes: “If this be treason, make the most of it.” July Sons of Liberty. Opposed to the Stamp Act, this secret group begins forming in many towns. Its leaders include Sam Adams and James Otis. 1766 March 18 Parliament repeals the Stamp Act, but it also passes the Declaratory Act, which declares Parliament can pass any law concerning the American colonies. 1767 June 29 Townshend Revenue Act. Parliament imposes taxes on many items imported into the colonies. 1768 February Circular Letter. Sam Adams writes against taxation without representation and calls for resistance to the Townshend Act. 1769 March Philadelphia businesses join the boycott against British goods. October New Jersey, Rhode Island, North Carolina join the boycott. 1770 March 5 Boston Massacre. When a large crowd assembles around a group of British soldiers, the soldiers open fire, killing five colonists. March 5 The same day as the Boston Massacre, Parliament repeals all taxes on imports except for tea. 1773 May 10 Tea Act. Dec. 16 Boston Tea Party. 1774 March 31 Boston Port Act (Intolerable Act #1). May 13 The British put Massachusetts under military rule. More troops arrive. May 20 Administration of Justice Act (Intolerable Act #2). May 20 Massachusetts Government Act (Intolerable Act #3). Parliament ends democratic government in Massachusetts by allowing the royal governor to appoint the legislature. June 2 Quartering Act (Intolerable Act #4). June 22 Quebec Act (Intolerable Act #5). Sept. 5 First Continental Congress. Oct. 14 Declaration and Resolves. Oct. 20 Continental Association. Congress creates this system to boycott British goods unless Parliament repeals the Intolerable Acts. 1775 Feb. 9 Because Massachusetts is forming militia units, Parliament declares it to be in a state of rebellion. March 23 Virginian Patrick Henry says, “Give me liberty or give me death!” March 30 New England Restraining Act. April 18 Rides of Paul Revere and William Dawes. April 19 First battle of the Revolutionary War. May 10 Second Continental Congress. It meets in Philadelphia. June 15 Congress names George Washington commander in chief of the Continental Army. June 17 Battle of Bunker Hill. July 5 Olive Branch Petition. July 6 Declaration on the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms. Aug. 23 Proclamation of Rebellion. Dec. 22 American Prohibitory Act. 1776 Jan. 5 New Hampshire adopts the first state constitution. Jan. 15 Common Sense. Thomas Paine book argues for independence. March 17 British troops leave Boston for Halifax, Canada. June–July A huge British fleet and army gather near New York City. July 4 Declaration of Independence. Congress votes to adopt the declaration. Aug. 2 Members of Congress sign the Declaration of Independence. Aug. 27 Battle of Long Island, N.Y. Sept. 15 British troops take over New York City. Sept. 22 Nathan Hale is hanged. His last words are “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” Dec. 19 The Crisis #1. Washington’s army is in retreat. Dec. 25–26 Battle of Trenton, N.J. 1777 June 14 Flag Resolution. Congress adopts the U.S. flag. It has 13 stars and 13 white and red stripes. July 4 Independence Day celebration. Philadelphia celebrates the first anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It features 13-gun salutes, speeches, parades, and fireworks. See ya’ at the Top – (That’s near Cheese Station “N”)

Tom Vaughn Director of Operations A Drug‐Free Workplace Message: I would like to remind everyone that this is a drug‐free workplace. It is vital to maintain mental clarity in order to operate equipment, coordinate with co‐workers seamlessly and, most of all, to keep yourself and others around you safe from accidental hazard that may be caused by the effects of drug‐use. Thank you all for your attention and cooperation with this very important matter.