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InFlow-Line The Magazine of the CT Section American Water Works and the Connecticut Water Works Associations Fall 2016

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InFlow-Line is published on behalf of VALVES CTAWWA and CWWA by: Features SO LITTLE Tel: 866-985-9780 12 Message from the CTAWWA Director Fax: 866-985-9799 www.kelmanonline.com 17 Thank You to Our Managing Editor: Monique Doyle CWWA & CTAWWA Fall Conference Sponsors Marketing Manager: Dave Gill ATCAVE 2017 – Call for Presentations Design/layout: Tracy Toutant 19 Advertising Coordinator: Stefanie Hagidiakow 21 New Laws Effective October 1, 2016 All rights reserved 2016. The contents of 23 CTAWWA Hires Romana Longo this publication may not be reproduced We have the expertise, in whole or in part without the express as Administrative Manager consent of the publisher. TIMEinsurance, parts and time for all 24 New ‘Go Fish’ Blog & ‘Water Talk’ Forum those valves you’ve been 25 Connecticut’s State Water Plan planning to service OR replace. 26 Wake Up! New Overtime Rule Takes Effect There is no direct or implied endorsement by the Associations, the members or the 27 Fall 2016 Training Schedule & Registration No Job Too Small. You Call, We Roll. InFlow-Line editorial board for products or services described in articles in this publication. 30 CtWARN Update 203.693.3740 The Associations reserve the right to edit 31 Encouraging Youth Awareness harper-haines.com any articles or to reject any submittals In the Water Industry based on content or length consistent with the Boards’ practices. 32 WFP 22nd Annual Golf Classic Wrap-Up 34 2016 Membership Appreciation Picnic Recap 35 Ice Pigging in a Small Water System 37 Imagine a Day Without Water 38 Kevin T. Walsh Memorial Golf Tournament Wrap-Up CLA-VAL 41 Stream Flow Classifications Authorized 45 Save the Date: WQT Symposium, November 15 Field SERVICES Cover photo: Autumn leaves outside the WTP at South Norwalk NY, NJ, CT, RI & NEW Electric & Water, in Wilton, CT. Photo by Kathy Fortin. ENGLAND Fall 2016 InFlow-Line 5 Table of Contents InFlow-Line Departments Volume 11 – Number 3 8 Message from the CTAWWA Chair 10 Message from the CWWA President 14 Member Spotlight: Rochelle Kowalski CWWA 15 Committee Spotlight: Water Resources Committee Betsy Gara, Executive Director 1245 Farmington Avenue 16 CWWA Compliance Corner West Hartford, CT 06107 860-841-7350 [email protected] 20 CWWA Regulatory Watch www.cwwa.org 42 Water Moves 44 News & Notes 45 Remembering Our Colleagues CTAWWA Romana Longo, Administrative Manager 47 Featured Section Enhancer PO Box 330472 West Hartford, CT 06133 50 Advertiser Information Center Cell: 860-604-8996 Fax: 860-953-3051 [email protected] www.ctawwa.org

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s the unofficial close of A few other changes: Steve Rupar of Tata We also had three great events in summer is upon us with the & Howard has stepped back into the Vice August and September. The CTAWWA arrival of Labor Day, the State Chair position on the Board, replacing Summer Picnic was once again held of Connecticut is still in a Rob Longo. Dan Lesnieski of CWC has at the Middlesex Yacht Club. More Amoderate drought. Our neighbors to the rejoined the Board in the Past Chair than 60 members enjoyed a delicious north in Massachusetts are in a severe to position, for Steve Rupar. lunch of cedar plank grilled salmon, extreme drought. Rain has been scarce The joint CWWA/CTAWWA Fall beef kabobs, grilled vegetables, and this year in New England, leading to low Conference at the beautiful Aqua Turf in other items. Although it rained this levels in local reservoirs, rivers, ponds, and Plantsville is scheduled for October 18. year, everyone had a great time. A streams, dried-out lawns, and difficult This is a unique opportunity to network big thanks to the CTAWWA Board growing conditions for area farmers. with other water industry professionals, members, Associates Committee According to the State of Connecticut learn about new and emerging issues members, and others who donated Water Status website, the state has been affecting the industry, and earn Training prizes to the raffle. in a drought advisory since June 27, 2016. Credit Hours. The conference is scheduled The Water For People Golf Classic As the summer season comes to an end from 9:00 to 2:00. & Outing was held September 13 at and everyone gets back into the swing On November 1, the DPH Operator Tunxis Plantation Golf Course and of things, we have been working hard at Certification Review Class will be held Banquet Facilities. Funds raised at CTAWWA through the summer to bring at the Regional Water Authority from this tournament will benefit Water a number of activities for the upcoming 9:00 to 3:30. This one-day review session For People, a nonprofit organization fall season. One of my themes from for the state certificate examinations that seeks to improve the quality the Annual Conference last May was to will assist treatment plant and of life in developing nations by increase and strengthen the educational distribution system operators. Register supporting the development of opportunities available for our members. online at www.ctawwa.org. locally sustainable drinking water If any members have any suggestions or CTAWWA, in partnership with New resources, sanitation facilities, and thoughts for future topics, or if anyone England Water Works Association hygiene education programs. wants to become more involved in the (NEWWA), is offering a number of The Third Annual Kevin T. Walsh Section, please do not hesitate to reach courses this fall. See the fall education Memorial Golf Tournament was held out to me directly at 860-258-7177 or at class article on page 27 for details. September 23 at Lyman Orchard’s [email protected]. You can also reach Register online at www.newwa.org. Jones Course. Because of this initiative out to our new CTAWWA Administrative One of our premier educational and others through the Associates Manager, Romana Longo at: events for the fall is the Water Quality Committee, more than $7,000 was CTAWWA & Treatment Symposium to be held presented in scholarships last year at PO Box 330472 November 15 at The Spa at Norwich Inn. the State Capitol in Hartford. West Hartford, CT 06133 This is one of the best education and I would like to thank all of the Cell: 860-604-8996 information opportunities of the year volunteers who make this organization Fax: 860-953-3051 for those concerned with the quality and great, and I look forward to seeing you Email: [email protected] supply of drinking water. all in the fall.

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fter a relatively manageable a distribution system within a water State Water Plan Steering Committee first 100 days as CWWA company’s Exclusive Service Area, as and its subcommittees that public President, I am anticipating defined by a regional WUCC plan, water supplies should continue to be how the road ahead may could become subject to diversion restricted to Class A water bodies. Ashape the future management permitting. CWWA is highly concerned Thus, this issue is conspicuously of drinking water resources in about the timing and manner in which absent from the adopted project Connecticut. Water Utility Coordinating this modification was proposed, scope for the State Water Plan. Committees (WUCCs) for each of the as well as its potential costs and Many unanswered questions three regions were convened by the implications for our operations and and future challenges remain with Department of Public Health (DPH) in our customers. We will be reaching respect to balancing the social, June. More than 30 years since being out to our members and others for economic, and environmental needs legislatively mandated, a funded process support as this issue unfolds. for water in Connecticut. Some may is in place to complete the WUCC Plans CDM Smith has already completed be resolved in these first editions within two years. drafts of their first set of white papers of a State Water Plan and WUCC Concurrently, CDM Smith has begun to frame the issues and priorities Plans; others may be many years work to prepare the broader State to be addressed by the State Water away from viable solutions. In either Water Plan required by Public Act Plan. A year ago, the question was case, development of a framework 14-163 on an even more accelerated raised whether existing state laws and that sets forth a well-reasoned, schedule, with a statutory deadline of policy should be modified to allow data-driven, adaptive, and inclusive July 2017 for a final draft. It is critical the use of water bodies receiving process to ensure the sustainability that these two efforts inform one wastewater discharges (Class B) for of the state’s water resources for another and maintain consistency public drinking water. Drinking water public health and safety, economic as they proceed, both in the data quality crises in other locales suggest growth, environmental needs, used for analysis and resulting policy that there are two kinds of states and recreation would be a win for recommendations. Milone and when it comes to this issue: the rare Connecticut’s citizens. MacBroom, the consultants supporting case like Connecticut that prohibits Given the highly compressed the WUCC process, have teamed wastewater discharges to drinking schedules for development of the up with CDM Smith on the State water reservoirs and tributaries, and State Water Plan and the WUCC Water Plan, thus providing an ideal those that wish they could. Drinking plans, coupled with what promises opportunity to achieve this objective. water professionals from other to be a highly spirited 2017 legislative Those who attended the September states look upon Connecticut with session, it will be imperative for 6 State Water Plan Steering Committee admiration of this safeguard, which is CWWA and its members to continue meeting heard the details of a planned only becoming more vital as challenges to be heavily engaged in these modification to the state’s water emerge with respect to current and efforts to protect the vital interests diversion regulations by the Department future contaminants of concern. Over of Connecticut’s public water of Energy and Environmental Protection the past year, a consensus emerged consumers. CWWA will be providing (DEEP). If adopted, projects to extend among the participants engaged in the ample opportunities to share information and provide feedback through email updates, the fall When an ordinary meeting on October 18, legislative diver isn’t enough... workshops, and other means. We will also need help in voicing our positions to the Water Planning Council (WPC) throughout the State Shoreline Diving Water Plan development. This could include reviewing draft documents, Services, Inc. attending upcoming meetings facilitated by CDM Smith, and participating in ongoing meetings PO Box 9154 Email: [email protected] of the various state committees Noank CT 06340 Ph: 860-460-3664 charged with supporting State Water Plan development.

10 InFlow-Line Fall 2016 “It will be imperative for CWWA and its members to continue to be heavily engaged in these efforts to protect the vital interests of Connecticut’s public drinking water consumers.”

A recent meeting organized by the Regional Water Authority with state and regional environmental constituents provided an opportunity for open discussion of a variety of concerns related to economic PROMISEPROfessionals Serving Contractors development, water use, water company lands, utility financial and Public Works PROfessionals. obligations, and ecological needs. Although there were no illusions that the meeting would settle all The Power of a Promise differences over water matters, it ou can count on was apparent that those in the room YHD Supply Waterworks shared some common goals, and to “make good” on our that opportunities were in reach promise to deliver high- to work together to move them quality products and forward. Among them were use of the most experienced interconnections to alleviate public water supply and environmental and knowledgeable stresses, protection of public water staff to solve your supply watersheds and aquifers, and toughest projects. ensuring the affordability of drinking water for lower income customers. CWWA recently instituted changes NOW PROUDLY to its member fee assessment REPRESENTING methodology. The Board made MASTER METER 1 these changes to both promote the long-term sustainability of the 2 organization and to keep CWWA 3 well positioned financially to bring 4 on added technical or legal expertise 5 as necessary to protect the interests 7 6 of its members as current or future ® 8 water policy, regulatory, or legislative initiatives proceed. I would like to thank CTAWWA for a wonderful picnic along the Connecticut River in August and offer my welcome to new section Administrative Manager Romana Longo. I look forward to working with the section and our members in tackling the challenges ahead. If you have thoughts, concerns, or suggestions, please feel free to reach BUILD YOUR CITY AND KEEP IT RUNNING™ | [email protected] | 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE | ONLINE SERVICES out Betsy Gara or me.

Fall 2016 InFlow-Line 11 Message from Connecticut’s AWWA Director Raymond E. Baral Jr.

An Opportune Time

onnecticut residents have the continues to age and deteriorate. It’s session, I soon realized that very few luxury of experiencing the an opportune time for employees utility members from Connecticut beauty of all four seasons, to become more valuable to their were in attendance. The presentations but the older I get, the faster organizations by becoming experts in at ACE are extremely informative and Cthe seasons roll into one another. the functions they perform. Challenge representative of current issues and Whatever the reason, I hope all of you yourself each and every day to learn events such as the Flint Michigan crisis. had a wonderful summer. something new. Read a book, attend From CEOs, managers, supervisors, Having worked in the water industry seminars, seek a higher degree, ask engineers, water quality professionals for 27 years now, I’ve learned how questions, and last, yet very important and especially water and distribution important personal development is not – find a mentor. Set goals to be system operators, all will benefit from only for you as a water professional, better today than you were yesterday attending this conference. I encourage but for the utility that employs you. by establishing an action plan for utility leaders to attend the ACE 2017 Continuously becoming educated on new personal development. being held June 12–14 in Philadelphia, technologies, new methods, and new This past June, the AWWA’s Annual PA, and also provide opportunities for regulations is essential in this dynamic Conference & Exposition (ACE) was their staff members to attend as well. climate in which we work in today. held in Chicago, IL. I was fortunate to This industry is experiencing a mass be one of the 12,000 attendees and Raymond E. Baral Jr. exodus of experienced employees while proud to represent the CTAWWA as Director – CTAWWA at the same time facing tremendous their incoming Director at the AWWA Assistant Manager of Water Treatment, challenges as our infrastructure Board meetings. While at the opening The Metropolitan District Commission

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14 InFlow-Line Fall 2016 Committee Spotlight CTAWWA’s Water Resources Committee

TAWWA’s Water Resources Company currently chairs the committee. and Policy subcommittee of the State Committee provides technical Committee members are currently Water Planning effort. Recent past advice on matters relating focusing on the Department of Energy Committee efforts included working to water resources. The & Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) the Department of Public Health (DPH) Ccommittee focuses on legislative and proposed changes to the diversion on water supply plan issues related to regulatory issues of a water resource regulations in the General Permit for available supply and margin of safety nature and functions in a technical Diversion of Water for Consumptive calculations, and on the identification of advisory capacity primarily to the Use, which is set to expire in 2017, water supply data that could reasonably Connecticut Water Works Association. and are actively participating on the be provided to further the statewide David Radka of Connecticut Water Science & Technical subcommittee water planning effort.

For more information on this committee, go to http://ctawwa.org/content.php?page=Water_Resources_Committee. If you are interested in joining the Water Resources Committee, please contact [email protected].

Fall 2016 InFlow-Line 15 CWWA Compliance Corner

DEEP Updates Solid Waste Management Plan – Revised CBYD Construction Debris Reuse Regulations Approved Under the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) recently The legislature’s Regulations Review adopted Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy, DEEP will promote the Committee recently approved Public proper handling of reusable construction and demolition materials, including Utilities Regulatory Authority’s revisions deconstruction, as a strategy to preserve the reusability of building materials. In to the Call Before You Dig (CBYD) addition, the strategy calls for an increase in source separation at construction/ regulations which update the proper job sites. The updated solid waste management plan calls for 60% of Connecticut’s techniques and protocols regarding solid waste to be reduced, reused, or recycled after January 1, 2024. excavation near underground utility facilities. These have been revised to be consistent with industry standards and recent statutory changes, including requiring excavators to notify the central clearinghouse of their existence in areas of continual excavation, CLAMP DOWN ON consult with public utilities, and maintain records regarding the location of such facilities. The CBYD regulations, which become effective upon INVENTORY COSTS! publication by the Secretary of State’s Office, were approved with technical corrections and substitute pages.

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There is an opportunity for individuals desiring Suggested topics – Conservation, Emerging Technologies, to present at the CTAWWA Annual Technical Information Technology, Plant Operations, Small Systems, Water Treatment, Construction, Engineering, Maintenance, Conference & Vendor Expo (ATCAVE) 2017. Regulatory Issues, Strategic Planning, Distribution, Management, Safety, Security, Water Quality. Please note that Criteria for selection – Originality, Innovative, Significance the selection of presentations for ATCAVE 2017 will be made of Work, Audience Range, Technical Content, Case Studies, by the CT Section AWWA Education & Program Committee Quality of Abstract, Real Life. with the presenters being notified by November 30, 2016.

What to submit – For full consideration, the speaker biography and detailed outline of the presentation must be submitted by the deadline indicated below. The course will be presented to the CT Department of Public Health for CEU approval for attendees.

Deadline – Submissions are due by November 2, 2016 and should be sent via email to Scott Bonett at [email protected].

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Fall 2016 InFlow-Line 19 CWWA Regulatory Watch Hot, Dry Summer Puts Spotlight on Drought Management

statewide Drought Advisory first issued on June 27 was extended in mid-September by the state’s Interagency Drought Workgroup. The Advisory encouraged residents and businesses to voluntarily Areduce water usage by 10%. “This summer has been one of the hottest and driest on record in Connecticut, with only 75% of normal precipitation during the past three months,” Chris McClure, spokesman for the state Office of Policy and Management, said in a news release. “This follows a dry spring and a winter with little snowpack, which led to the issuance of a Drought Advisory in June.” McClure also noted that stream flows and groundwater levels were at or near record low levels in many locations throughout the state. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, a service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Connecticut’s precipitation levels in mid- September were about 13 inches below normal. Under the Connecticut Drought Response and Preparedness Plan (Drought Plan), a Drought Advisory is the first of four http://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html Source: stages of drought based on an assessment of data monitored by state and federal agencies, including precipitation, surface waters, groundwater, reservoirs, soil moisture, vegetation, and fire danger conditions. reductions in water usage from their customers, including In response to the drought conditions, several water Aquarion Water Company, Connecticut Water Company, companies in Connecticut called for voluntary or mandatory Hazardville Water Company, and municipal water departments in Bristol, East Lyme, Manchester, Montville, “In response to the drought Norwich, and Southington. conditions, several water companies Updated Drought Management Plan – Available for Comment In order to improve the coordination and enforcement of in Connecticut called for voluntary drought management and response activities, a workgroup of the Water Planning Council Advisory Group has been charged or mandatory reductions in water with updating the state’s Drought Plan. A draft of the updated plan was submitted for comment as part of the state water usage from their customers.” planning docket, Docket 14-08-09. The workgroup has recommended significant changes to the Drought Plan, including revising the drought stage names and the creation of a new initial drought stage called “Heightened Awareness.” Under the draft updated Drought Plan, Heightened Awareness is a cautionary stage recommended when the Interagency Drought Workgroup “determines it is appropriate to alert the parties who may need to respond to GESICK & ASSOCIATES, P.C. worsening conditions. These parties include state, regional, SURVEYORS • ENGINEERS • MAPPERS • PLANNERS and local officials and water utilities.” The Drought Plan does not define specific criteria for determining this stage, indicating that the “decision to begin focusing on a possible developing drought is based on 860-669-7799 • 860-739-0090 www.gesicksurveyors.com professional judgment or other concern.” CWWA is preparing comments on the draft Drought Plan. If you have any comments, please contact Betsy Gara at [email protected].

20 InFlow-Line Fall 2016 NEW LAWS Effective October 1, 2016

Public Act 16-4 (HB‑5350) – AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH’S RECOMMENDATIONS ON FLUORIDATION OF THE PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY – The act reduces the mandated fluoride content of the public water supply. Specifically, it requires water companies to add a measured amount of fluoride to any water system serving at least 20,000 people to maintain an average monthly fluoride content that is no more than 0.15 milligrams per liter (mg/L) different from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) most recent recommendation for optimal fluoride levels in drinking water to prevent tooth decay (currently 0.7 mg/L). Prior law required that the public water supply’s fluoride content be between 0.8 and 1.2 mg/L. A “water company” is an individual, municipality, or other entity that owns, maintains, operates, manages, controls, or employs any John Herlihy of Aquarion Water and Ray Baral of MDC pond, lake, reservoir, well, stream, or distribution plant or watch as Governor Dannel P. Malloy signs the fluoride bill into law. system that supplies water to two or more consumers (i.e., service connections) or at least 25 people, on a regular basis. subsequent legislative session instead of within 90 days after the disapproval as under current law. Under the act, if the Public Act 16-137 (HB-5540) – AN ACT CONCERNING legislature fails to adopt the State Water Plan within two years THE STATE WATER PLAN – This act addresses concerns after the date it was originally submitted, the plan must be with the approval process for the State Water Plan. By law, forwarded to the Governor for adoption or rejection. the Water Planning Council (WPC) must prepare a State Water Plan by July 1, 2017 and submit it to the Energy & Public Act 16-197 (SB-288) – AN ACT CONCERNING Technology, Environment, Planning & Development, and THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH’S Public Health committees by January 1, 2018. The act RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE EXPANSION AND eliminates a requirement that the legislative committees CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SYSTEMS – This act revises hold a joint public hearing on the plan within 45 days after the process for issuing Certificates for Public Convenience the start of the 2018 regular legislative session and submit it and Necessity for water companies seeking to expand or to the legislature for approval, modification, or disapproval. construct their systems. Among other things, it: 1) requires It instead allows the committees to hold the public certain water companies to obtain the certificate from the hearing and either (1) submit the plan to the legislature for Department of Public Health (DPH), instead of both DPH and approval or (2) if they disapprove it, return the plan with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA); 2) exempts any recommended revisions to the WPC for revision and state agencies from the $100 certification fee for residential resubmittal to the committees. Under the bill, the State water systems; 3) under certain conditions, requires PURA Water Plan takes effect when the legislature adopts it by an to determine if a water system owner has sufficient financial affirmative vote. If the legislature disapproves the plan, it resources to provide adequate service and operate reliably and must be returned to the WPC for revision and resubmission efficiently; and 4) correspondingly eliminates the requirement to the committees of cognizance as described above. The that PURA adopt regulations on the certificate process and act allows the WPC to resubmit the plan for approval in a allows, rather than requires, DPH to adopt them.

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22 InFlow-Line Fall 2016 CTAWWA Hires Romana Longo as Administrative Manager

The CTAWWA “As Administrative Manager, Romana will be the main Board is pleased to contact for CTAWWA and play a key role in planning and announce the managing CTAWWA educational events and conferences. appointment of Romana Longo Romana will also serve as the coordinator for InFlow-Line to CTAWWA’s magazine and ATCAVE.” Administrative Manager position. Free up your budget & resources with Romana’s professional career began in the Cloud-Based SCADA. hospitality industry. She brings with her 15 years of experience that includes functioning as Restaurant Manager, Social Sales Manager, Sales Coordinator, and Director of Sales and Marketing. During her tenure as the Director of Sales and Marketing for the Waterford Hotel Group, Ms. Longo managed key corporate accounts throughout the market region and developed sales strategies in all market segments toward maximizing hotel Remote monitoring & control for water, wastewater, revenues and guest retention. and just about anything you can imagine. In 2006, Ms. Longo branched out and started Utility Business Solutions, LLC, which provides administrative and We o er around-the-clock support and service throughout the life computer support, including general of our products. Our solution utilizes fi eld units, satellite, cellular or ledger accounting, financial reporting, ethernet communications, and the Internet to monitor and provide automatic control of your systems. meter reading, water and sewer billing, and collection services to clients Via our TelemetryVIEW graphical interface software, you can view throughout the New England region. data and initiate manual controls from any Internet-connected Given Romana’s diverse business device. Simply by logging in to a secure web page, you will experience, attention to customer have access to information about pump runtimes, electrical service, and outgoing personality, we consumption, fl ow rates and more. are confident that she will excel in the position of Administrative Manager. As Administrative Manager, Romana will be the main contact for CTAWWA and play a key role in planning and managing CTAWWA educational events and conferences. In addition, she will be working closely with the CTAWWA Chair to oversee the organization’s strategic plan and efforts to enhance membership benefits and services. Romana will also serve as the coordinator for InFlow-Line magazine and ATCAVE. Water ReSource Technologies Certifi ed High Tide Technologies Distributor CTAWWA Members may contact 40 Hockanum Blvd. Unit #5 Romana at 860-604-8996 or Vernon, CT 06066 [email protected]. www.wrtllc.com www.htt.io

Fall 2016 InFlow-Line 23 New ‘Go Fish’ Blog and ‘Water Talk’ Forum Thanks to the Water Treatment Plant Operations and Maintenance Committee, we have two new features available on our website:

“Go Fish” Blog to exchange water “Water Talk” Forum to share ideas, and For any questions, contact WTPOMC treatment equipment or parts: exchange information pertaining to water members Donise Caverly at dcaverly@ http://ctawwa.org/blog.php treatment: http://ctawwa.org/forum.php aquarionwater.com or Kirk Ducharme at This blog is intended to be similar to This is a place where we offer to share [email protected]. the card game with the same title. Identify ideas, and exchange information. But most what you are “fishing” for in a comment importantly, this is where to come for help. under the appropriate category and Questions pertaining to water treatment members can respond with what they can be posted so that fellow operators and may have available to fit your needs. We other water industry professionals may There’s a lot all have “junk” spare parts or equipment respond with their experiences and recom- that has been retired and can be recycled. mendations. We encourage all to partici- of expertise So instead of sending them to a landfill, pate and weigh in on the conversations. use this blog to donate, trade, or just give There’s a lot of expertise and experience out and experience away in the spirit of recycling. there that needs to be shared. out there that needs to be shared.

24 InFlow-Line Fall 2016 Connecticut’s State Water Plan

Efforts to move forward with the These efforts will define the scope be considered as part of the Plan. We are development of a State Water Plan for of the plan, which according to a also reaching out to other organizations the management of the state’s water draft Overview of the CT Water Plan, “is that may be affected by changes in water resources are underway. Under Public intended as a framework to recommend policy to ensure that they understand Act 14-163, the state’s Water Planning policies and management strategies, how the plan may impact public water Council is charged with developing a resolve conflict, prioritize key issues, supplies. Your input is needed! Plan that balances the needs of public and identify opportunities for improved If you are interested in participating water supply, economic development, or more efficient water management in discussions about the State Water recreation, and ecological health. in the future and not intended to Plan, CWWA members are eligible to The Water Planning Council, which is provide answers or resolution to all of attend Legislative & Regulatory planning comprised of four agencies – the Public Connecticut’s water issues.” committees or join our Legislative Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), CWWA is convening membership Committee. Please contact Betsy Gara the Department of Public Health (DPH), meetings to discuss and develop at [email protected] or 860-841-7350 the Office of Policy and Management, positions on some of the issues that may for more information. and the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) – “ CWWA is convening membership meetings contracted CDM Smith and Milone & MacBroom to assist in the development to discuss and develop positions on some of the of the Plan, which will move forward in issues that may be considered as part of the Plan.” two phases. Phase 1 Goals have been identified as 1) establishing the definition of the Plan, its objectives, and processes; 2) assessing current conditions and practices; 3) evaluating future conditions; and 4) prioritizing issues and alternatives for Phase II. As part of these efforts, CDM Smith has developed draft white papers on various water resources issues: 1) water resource management structure topics; 2) current conservation patterns, trends, or plans, and economic development trends; 3) broad strategies that can be used to address Connecticut’s water supply needs; and 4) conflicts and challenges in developing a state water plan. Among these issues identified in the draft white papers which may present challenges are: registered and permitted water diversions, the protection of water security information, in-stream flow needs and groundwater, limitations on the use of Class B waters, aging infrastructure, data limitations, and other issues that For over two decades, we have developed innovative WATERBURY, CT may have a significant impact on the MA | NH | ME | VT | AZ | TX water industry and its customers. solutions that strike a delicate balance between The draft white papers, which are protecting our world’s most precious resource and currently under review by the Water sustainably providing safe, clean water to Planning Council and its committees, Connecticut communities. will be available for public comment in the fall. In addition, a stakeholder workshop meeting and three public outreach meetings were held on September 30 to solicit input on the development of the Plan. A draft report on data collection and policy evaluation is expected to be released in November 2016.

Fall 2016 InFlow-Line 25 Wake Up! The New Overtime Rule Takes Effect Soon!

ecember 1 is the effective date of the Aren’t all my salaried employees exempt covers “straight time” for all hours Dnew federal rule on who qualifies for from overtime? No. That is a popular worked, and the employer pays the white-collar overtime exemptions. misconception, but the white-collar a “half-time premium” for hours If you – as a small employer, or as the exemptions only apply to employees above 40. The regular hourly rate person responsible for HR in a company who meet the applicable duties tests actually changes from week to of any size – haven’t become familiar with (summarized here) and who, as of week, depending on the number of the new rule and analyzed your workforce December 1, are paid at least $913 per hours worked. The US Department to plan your compliance strategy, it is week on a salary basis. You can use the of Labor regulation concerning the time to stop procrastinating. December 1 advent of the new rule as an opportunity fluctuating workweek method can be will be here before you know it, and your to determine whether your currently found online. (We strongly suggest misclassified employees may expose you exempt employees are actually performing that you consult with counsel before or your company to claims for unpaid exempt duties. Keep in mind that it is what implementing a fluctuating workweek wages, liquidated damages, attorney they actually do that matters, not their arrangement with any employee.) fees, and penalties. titles or what is in their job descriptions. How can I keep track of hours for What is the new rule? The new rule I have employees who have been properly employees who don’t punch a clock? It is establishes an increased minimum salary classified as exempt, but who don’t make $913 the employer’s legal obligation for most employees who are exempt per week. What are my options? to keep complete and accurate from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s • You can raise their salaries to meet the time records for overtime-eligible requirement of overtime pay – at one minimum threshold. The new rule also employees. You can use any and one-half times the employee’s usual lets you count certain bonuses toward method you choose to accomplish hourly rate – for hours worked above 40 the minimum salary requirement. this. Time sheets, software, punch- hours in a work week. More specifically, • You can continue to pay them a salary clocks, and electronic devices are workers who meet the duties tests to be for the first 40 hours of work per week, among your options. classified as executive, administrative, and pay overtime for additional hours. For questions about this alert, or any or professional employees, must now be You would calculate the regular rate other Labor, Employment Law & Employee paid, on a salary basis, at least $913 per by dividing the weekly salary by 40. Benefits matter, please contact Attorney week, or $47,476 per year. The threshold This option probably works best for Jonathan B. Orleans at 203-330-2129 or salary has been $455 per week ($475 per employees who only rarely work more [email protected]. week in Connecticut) since 2004, so this than 40 hours per week. is a big change. • You can reclassify them as overtime- eligible, establish an appropriate hourly rate, and pay them on an hourly basis, including overtime when required. For employees whose hours vary widely from week to week, you may be able to use the “fluctuating workweek method,” under which a fixed salary

26 InFlow-Line Fall 2016 Fall 2016 Training Schedule

The CTAWWA Education Committee is removal and science, as well as water Course Description: This course will committed to providing comprehensive treatment and chemistry, including gas provide an overview of water system up-to-date training for our members. and aeration, iron and manganese, ion basics for those needing an introduction We encourage you to participate in exchange, particle removal, coagulation, into the water works environment. courses offered by CTAWWA as well corrosion, activated carbon, and The course will cover the definitions of those done in partnership with the disinfection. The course will also cover a public water system; water sources New England Water Works Association biological concepts including limnology, and water supply management; water (NEWWA). eutrophication, algae, and microbiology, quality and treatment; transmission as well as physics (pressure, flow, and distribution; costs, billing, rates, pumping, settling, and radiation). and conservation; and working with customers. This introductory course The Troubleshooter: Maximizing is for those new to the water works PARTNERSHIP COURSES Your Pumping Efficiency profession or for those who need a WITH NEWWA simple, yet comprehensive explanation Wednesday, November 16, 2016 of how a water system works. The following courses are offered in Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm partnership with the New England Water Location: Regional Water Authority – Using Asset Management Works Association, a section of the 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT to Ensure Stable & Sustainable American Water Works Association. Course Code: DTS217AC Water Utility Operations To register for these courses, call CEU: 0.6 CEU; Applicable for NEWWA at (508) 893-7979, or visit the Distribution (D) Tuesday, December 13, 2016 website at www.newwa.org. CTAWWA Registration Fee: CTAWWA Members: Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm does not accept registration for these $190.00; Non-Members: $240.00 Location: Middlesex Corporate Center, classes. Download the NEWWA Wilcox Room – 2nd Floor, 213 Court registration form at www.newwa.org. Course Description: This course will Street, Middletown, CT Registration fee includes all course help utilities improve their pumps’ Course Code: WAM217AC materials, breaks, lunch (excluding reliability and increase pump service life CEU: 0.3 CEU; Applicable for half-day courses), CEUs, and CEU while decreasing maintenance budgets. Distribution and Treatment (D and T) Certificate. All courses are approved for Participants will develop a broader Registration Fee: CTAWWA Members: CT Certified Drinking Water Operator understanding of pump design, theory of $140.00; Non-Members: $190.00 Training Renewal Requirements. operation, proper installation techniques, Course Description: This course will Distribution (D), Treatment (T), or and maintenance procedures. The assist operators with starting an asset combined (T&D) applicability is listed course will also utilize case studies to management planning process that for each course. Enrollment is limited; help integrate efficient troubleshooting can stabilize or reduce operational please register for courses early. methods that will assist in day-to-day costs while increasing compliance, pump station operations. Water utility dealing with aging infrastructure, The Chemistry, Biology, and Physics operations professionals who deal directly and boosting the reliability and with their system’s pumps and their of Drinking Water Treatment efficiency of a utility’s assets. Topics operation will find this course of interest. Tuesday, October 25, 2016 covered include: completing an asset Front-line managers who directly supervise Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm inventory, describing techniques for this critical component will also find this Location: Regional Water Authority – prioritizing assets/projects, developing course useful. 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT an asset management plan, as well as Course Code: BTO217AC a hands-on component that will allow Water 101: Understanding CEU: 0.6 CEU, Applicable students to work in small groups to for Treatment (T) Water System Basics try out asset management principles. Registration Fee: CTAWWA Members: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 This course will benefit a wide range of $190.00; Non-Members: $240.00 Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm water utility professionals: managers, Location: Regional Water Authority – superintendents, operators, and Course Description: The number-one 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT other utility staff will find this priority of any water system is to Course Code: PWB217AC course of interest and value. Water protect public health. This course will CEU: 0.6 CEU; Applicable for commissioners and other municipal cover, in detail, the science of public Distribution and Treatment (D and T) officials can gain important insights health protection and why it is so vital. Registration Fee: CTAWWA Members: into the asset management process Specific topics include contaminant $190.00; Non-Members: $240.00 as well.

Fall 2016 InFlow-Line 27 Fall 2016 Training Schedule

Understanding and Complying With Course Description: This course will achieved, what is required according the Safe Drinking Water Act present a summary of the MAJOR to the Public Notification Rule and components of the Safe Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Reports. Thursday, January 26, 2017 Act. Specifically, it will cover the basics Contaminant group discussions will Time: 9:00 am – 4:15 pm of regulatory compliance including include an explanation of appropriate Location: Regional Water Authority – EPA definitions; the Total Coliform health effects, a description of basic 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT Rule; Surface Water Treatment Rules; contaminant remediation techniques, Course Code: WWA317AC Disinfection By Product Rules; Lead and appropriate reporting requirements. CEU: 0.6 CEU; Applicable for and Copper Rule; Groundwater Rule This course is for drinking water operators Distribution and Treatment (D and T) basics; and Phase 2 and Phase 5 organic, that deal directly with the treatment or Registration Fee: CTAWWA Members: inorganic contaminant, and radionuclide distribution of drinking water in a public $190.00; Non-Members: $240.00 monitoring. Also, if compliance is not water system.

FALL 2016 CTAWWA/NEWWA COURSE REGISTRATION FORM HOW TO REGISTER FOR CTAWWA/NEWWA COURSES Part I – Please complete this entire section including daytime telephone, fax, email, and AWWA or NEWWA member number if applicable. The address should be your billing address for these courses. Part II – Please check [ √ ] which course(s) you will be registering for. Part III - Please indicate the method of payment by checking the appropriate box and filling in the TOTAL FEE box. (NOTE: If you are registering within 2 days of the class add a $20.00 late fee.) If you will be paying by credit card, it is very important that you include the card number and expiration date. Please do NOT send registration forms and payments to CTAWWA for these classes! Keep a copy of the course dates and directions then return the completed registration form by mail to: NEWWA, 125 Hopping Brook Road, Holliston, MA 01746-1471. Or, fax to NEWWA at (508) 893-9898. If you need further information, please call the NEWWA office at (508) 893-7979. PLEASE NOTE: SECURE ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE at www.newwa.org.

PART I – PARTICIPANT INFORMATION PRINT Name (As you want your name to appear on CEU Certificate) Daytime Phone

Company Fax

Billing Address

City State Zip

Email CT Section / NEWWA Member # (if applicable)

PART II – COURSE LISTING Member/ Course Code Course Title *Applicable for Distribution (D) and/or Treatment (T) Date/Time Non-Member The Chemistry, Biology and Physics of Drinking Water Treatment*(T) October 25, 2016 $190.00/ BTO217AC Regional Water Authority – 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven (9:00 am–4:00 pm) $240.00 The Troubleshooter: Maximizing Your Pumping Efficiency*(D) November 16, 2016 $190.00/ DTS217AC Regional Water Authority – 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven (9:00 am–4:00 pm) $240.00 Water 101: Understanding Water System Basics*(D&T) November 30, 2016 $190.00/ PWB217AC Regional Water Authority – 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven (9:00 am–4:00 pm) $240.00 Using Asset Management to Ensure Stable & Sustainable Water Utility Operations*(D&T) December 13, 2016 $140.00/ WAM217AC Middlesex Corporate Center, 213 Court Street, Wilcox Room – Second Floor, Middletown (9:00 am–12:30 pm) $190.00 Understanding and Complying With the Safe Drinking Water Act*(D&T) January 26, 2017 $190.00/ WWA317AC Regional Water Authority – 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven (9:00 am–4:15 pm) $240.00 Add $20.00 late fee if registering within 2 days of the class date ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Check here if you have a disability and require accommodations to fully participate. TOTAL FEE

PART III – METHOD OF PAYMENT Type of Payment Amount (from TOTAL FEE above) Check (Payable to NEWWA) P.O.# Master Card/Visa AMEX $ Credit Card # Expiration Date Signature

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel, you must contact NEWWA in writing at least two business days prior to the start of the course. If you contact NEWWA within one business day, you will be charged 100% of the original course registration fee. This charge is non-refundable and non-transferable. Written refund/credit request made for special circumstances will be considered if received within two weeks from the start date of the program. Credit issues are valid for six months from the date of the program.

28 InFlow-Line Fall 2016 state certificate examinations to assist water treatment plant and distribution system operators. The morning review COURSES PRESENTED session will focus on treatment plant operations, and the BY CTAWWA afternoon session will focus The following course is sponsored on distribution system by the Connecticut Section of the operations. Attendees American Water Works Association. should bring a NEWWA does not accept registration for calculator to the review this class. Download the CTAWWA session and will be registration form or register online at provided with a copy www.ctawwa.org. of AWWA’s Operator Certification Study DPH Operator Certification Guide (6th edition). Tuesday, November 1, 2016 Please contact Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Peter Grabowski Course Code: Fall 1601 and Fall 1602 at 413-572-3234, Location: Regional Water Authority, pjgrabowski@ 90 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT tighebond.com, or Romana Longo Course Description: This course will at 860-808-8464, be a one-day review session for the [email protected].

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Fall 2016 InFlow-Line 29 CtWARN Update

CtWARN would like to remind our only for ourselves so we can reach out successful implementation elsewhere, member utilities that, as evidenced to you, but also for those in the network changes to the membership contract by the recent near-miss by Tropical who may need to reach your utility during language in response to concerns Storm Hermine, we have entered an emergency. If you need assistance in expressed by potential members, hurricane season. Please take a few accessing the edit screens on the website, expansion of member networks, and minutes to update your resource list please contact Dave Kuzminski at improvements in member relationships. on the CtWARN website as well as [email protected]. We appreciate your membership and update any contact information that The Steering Committee of CtWARN look forward to the addition of increased has changed. It is important to have has been busy giving considerations to value and benefit to our member utilities. up-to-date contact information not possible changes in format based on For those utilities that are not members, CtWARN asks that you consider becoming members. As utilities or similar organizations, we all have existing relationships with sister municipal departments or neighboring communities for assistance during times of need. These relationships are important and should be maintained; however, keep in mind that sharing of resources under the WARN banner carries significant benefits associated with reimbursements, especially those associated with FEMA or State declarations of emergency. In addition, WARN membership enhances a system’s redundancy that can be considered with respect to the technical, financial, and managerial capacity for systems that are applying for loans via the SRF process. Simply put, the WARN is a powerful tool in your toolbox, but only if you are a member, and for those that are members, remember to utilize these benefits. Visit www.CtWARN.org for more information.

“Simply put, the WARN is a powerful tool in your toolbox, but only if you are a member, and for those that are members, remember to utilize these benefits.”

30 InFlow-Line Fall 2016 Encouraging Youth Awareness in the Water Industry By Brooke Hayes, MDC Summer Intern, Co-Program Coordinator, Hobart & William Smith College

This summer, The Metropolitan District what potential employment might be for today’s millennial generation to be (MDC) started a youth-centered for them within the water/wastewater educated and informed regarding the program called “Learn and Earn- utility industry. Throughout the enormous opportunities that exist due Careers in Water.” This program was program, students learned how vital to the large number of employees exiting designed to educate, encourage, and the water industry is to our lifestyle. the workforce. In creating this program identify the next generation of water These students came to understand the the MDC has again taken a proactive employees to tell them about the incredible importance of the services approach in promoting careers within enormous employment opportunities utilities like the MDC provide. both the water and wastewater industry. that lie within the industry. A major All of the students truly enjoyed their Since all participants greatly enjoyed purpose in creating the program was to involvement in the program, and several and learned from the program, it is make high school students aware of the students have expressed an interest hoped that they will further pursue water industry and the potential future in exploring future employment not careers in the water industry. employment opportunities available only with the MDC, but within this You can view the program video on to them at the MDC after graduation industry. The MDC continues to look YouTube, at https://www.youtube.com/ from high school. Beginning in June to the future and recognizes the need watch?v=vGHr-gLUvVc. 2016, 11 high school students from MDC member towns embarked on a “The students quickly came to realize that simply turning on four-week paid training program where their faucet in search of clean drinking water was far more they immersed themselves within various complicated than they could ever have imagined.” departments of the MDC. At the outset of the program, students were asked simple questions about their general understanding of the water industry. The typical response of the students was that they were unaware of the enormous opportunities that existed with the MDC, right in their own backyard. During the first two weeks of the “Learn and Earn Careers In Water Program,” these students were exposed to departments within the MDC including water treatment, operations, engineering, customer service, water and sewer treatment labs, GIS, finance, source water protection, and distribution. The students quickly came to realize that simply turning on their faucet in search of clean drinking water was far more complicated than they could ever have imagined. Students were taught that an intricate process, combined with detailed coordination, was necessary to create and deliver safe potable water. Once the first two weeks of the program concluded, students were encouraged to select a department within the MDC which they found to be of interest and wanted to learn more about. Students were then placed in that department for their final two weeks, providing them a unique exposure and hands-on opportunity to

Fall 2016 InFlow-Line 31 WATER FOR PEOPLE

22nd ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC WRAP-UP

The Annual Connecticut Section AWWA – Water For the course, golfers enjoyed their fill of sausage, burgers, and hot People Fall Golf Classic returned to its usual second dogs – thanks to cookout sponsor, GL Lyons Associates. Tuesday of September date for its 22nd tournament After the tournament, golfers were treated to a tasty post- in 2016. The event was held at Tunxis Plantation in tournament cookout sponsored by the Associates Committee. Farmington and, like every year, the 200 golfers were After announcing the many tournament prize winners – treated to a glorious day of golf. including the always popular on-course ‘Poker hand’ game The annual Fall Golf Classic represents the largest fundraiser – nearly $2,000 in prizes were raffled. Some of the raffle items for the CTAWWA Water For People Committee, and this year’s that golfers went home with included tickets to Infinity Hall, tournament netted a profit of approximately $15,000! the Bushnell, the Connecticut Science Center, and the Hartford All the golfers who attended received a versatile 12-can cooler Wolf Pack, and gift certificates for the Hartford Restaurant bag as a thank you gift from the Water For People Committee. Group and Saybrook Point Inn. Other prizes included tickets to Each cooler bag was stuffed with giveaways including golf a Red Sox/Yankees game from AECOM and a Yankees/Orioles towels from Utility Service Group and Call Before You Dig, game from WB Mason, a $150 gift card for the Max Restaurant a bottle of water from HD Supply Waterworks, a keychain Group from Water & Sewer Specialties, a Ping Wedge from flashlight from Weston & Sampson, and an apple from longtime Environmental Partners Group, a $50 Lowes gift card from apple sponsor Johnny Appleseed. Hazen and Sawyer, and several pieces of original artwork from The morning started with a free continental breakfast Malawi, donated by longtime Water For People Committee sponsored by Badger Meter, Burns Construction, and Gesick & member Marcey Munoz. The Water For People Committee and Associates, P.C. After enjoying breakfast and catching up with several other generous donors also kicked in fabulous prizes. colleagues, our golfers were able to get loose on the driving Finally, there were dozens of volunteers and 44 individual hole range thanks to sponsors HD Supply Waterworks, Neptune sponsors without whom the Classic would not be the success Technology Group, and Mizzy Construction. that it is. The CTAWWA Water For People Committee would like Despite the recent lack of rain, both the Green and White to thank all of our volunteers and sponsors for your incredible courses were in phenomenal condition and played great. Several generosity, and we will see you again next year on the second groups reported dropping putts from as far as 50 feet. While on Tuesday of September!

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Photos by Kathy Fortin. Fall 2016 InFlow-Line 33 Recap: 2016 Membership Appreciation Picnic

The CTAWWA Membership serving cedar grilled salmon, Thank you to all who helped make Summer Picnic was held on August marinated sirloin skewers, tequila this picnic a great success. We 10, 2016 at the beautiful grounds lime grilled chicken, penne ala vodka, are particularly grateful to Cubby of the Middlesex Yacht Club, along orzo pasta salad, and grilled summer Thompson of HD Supply and Chris the Connecticut River in Chester. vegetables, and we cannot forget the Gagne of RWA, who managed Although the weather did not mouth watering chocolate brownies registration and check-in throughout cooperate and rain poured down for dessert. the day, to Ted Lund, of CorrTech, for on us, more than 60 attendees After the lunch, Tom Loto, the securing the venue, to the Associates enjoyed conversation, delicious CTAWWA Chair, welcomed the Committee for their sponsorship, food, and fun raffle prizes. The new and current members and and the Membership Committee for picnic was generously sponsored guests. Following Tom’s welcoming hosting the event. by Snyder Civil Engineering, LLC, remarks, everyone participated in a If you are interested in joining the Harper Haines Fluid Control, Inc., raffle made possible by numerous Membership Committee, please contact and the Associates Committee. donations received from members, Peter Bocciarelli, Membership Committee The Sweet Relief of West Haven the CTAWWA Board, and Associates Chair, via email at [email protected], once again catered the event, Committee members. or call 203-401-2505.

34 InFlow-Line Fall 2016 Photos by Kathy Fortin. ICE PIGGING for Removal of Legacy Iron and Manganese in a Small Water System By Ryan C. Fleming, P.E., and Adam M. Wing

Sustaining water quality throughout the quantities of debris. UDF also uses And it doesn’t just push solids through distribution system is no easy task and less water than traditional flushing, the pipe the way a mechanical pig requires a comprehensive approach that but it cannot achieve sufficient shear would. Rather, the semi-solid nature spans from source to tap. It is not enough stress along the pipe walls to remove of the ice entrains particles as it ‘flows’ to protect source waters, apply treatment tuberculation, scaling, biofilm, and through the pipe. The April 2014 edition and disinfection and send the water on other adhered deposits. For these of Opflow provides a more thorough its way. The water mains themselves, tougher cases, distribution operators explanation of the technology [The New after years or even decades of sediment often turned to mechanical pigging or Ice Age: Pigging Effectively Cleans Water and and mineral deposition, can cause water swabbing, which are highly effective, but Wastewater Piping]. quality to deteriorate. The deposits on traditionally entailed significant costs A recent project in Marlborough, the insides of the main can also increase and service disruption in order to insert CT, conducted by Connecticut Water frictional losses and reduce flow capacity. and remove the pig. A relatively new Company and Suez, demonstrated Thus, an effective pipe inspection, and innovative technology, ice pigging, the benefits, as well as the challenges, maintenance, and replacement program produces results that are similar to associated with ice pigging. Marlborough is a necessary component of asset mechanical pigging, without the burden Gardens is a very small system (39 management for water utilities. of excavation and extended service customers) supplied by a single pump Utilities traditionally had few options disruption. station with two wells. Connecticut for cleaning and rehabbing water mains. Ice pigging involves injecting a slurry Water purchased the system in 2008. Traditional flushing is the simplest and of ice through a hydrant or two-inch After completing treatment upgrades cheapest alternative, and is used by many blowoff. The specially formulated, saline to remove iron and manganese, the utilities to periodically remove sediment slurry (which is NSF ANSI 61 approved) system continued to periodically or slugs of dirty water. Unidirectional becomes a semi-solid ‘pig’ inside the experience discolored water due to flushing (UDF) improves upon traditional water main and is then forced through mobilization of legacy mineral deposits. flushing by forcing water through the the water main using system pressure. The pipes in the distribution system were mains at high velocity, which scours the The ice pig achieves shear forces up to the problem and needed to be restored. inside of the pipe and removes greater 1,000 times greater than water alone. Although ice pigging has not been widely

Fall 2016 InFlow-Line 35 used in Connecticut, it was the right through the entire 2,700-foot stretch of used to ‘track’ the pig. Grab samples from solution for the particular conditions at trunk main that supplies all customers. the waste stream were collected at two- to Marlborough Gardens. The trunk main comprised one section five-minute intervals, and were analyzed to In larger systems, distribution of four-inch and one section of six-inch estimate quantity of solids removed and operators can isolate specific sections transite (asbestos concrete) water main. relative water quality improvement. of main for cleaning, while supplying The ice, sediment, and agglomerated After the ice had been cleared from water through a bypass or by installing a minerals were flushed from a 2½-inch the main, crews continued flushing with temporary main from hydrant to hydrant. hydrant port at the terminus of the system potable water at a rate between 125 In Marlborough Gardens, extended into a waste tanker truck. Suez monitored gallons per minute (gpm) and 150 (gpm) service disruption was not an option. the flow rate, pressure, and water to clear any residual sediment that may The plan was to inject 600 gallons of quality parameters including specific have been dislodged during the ice pigging ice through a two-inch blowoff at one conductivity, temperature, and turbidity process. The ice pigging operation lasted extremity of the system and force the pig of the waste stream. This information was two to three hours, including mobilization and demobilization of Suez’s ice-making rig and monitoring equipment. The total service disruption for customers was roughly six hours, which included flushing of the trunk main and individual services through hose bibs. Connecticut Water notified customers before and after the operation and, because of the relatively novelty of this technology, staff from the Connecticut Department of Public Health were on-site during the procedure. Prior to ice pigging and flushing, the average turbidity measured at the discharge hydrant was 39.8 NTU. Upon completion of the project, the average turbidity measured at the same location was 6.5 NTU. According to grab sample and continuous monitoring data, a peak removal rate of 15 pounds of sediment per gallon was achieved. A total of 67.8 pounds of material was removed overall, which equates to a removal rate of 132.5 pounds per mile of pipe. Although the age of the main hasn’t changed, this process removed what amounts to 37 years of buildup from inside the pipe, thereby restoring the asset to its expected state had appropriate treatment been applied since its installation. Furthermore, ice pigging has ensured that the recent treatment upgrades in the system were not made in vain. Now the water produced at the treatment station is unsullied by the distribution main as it makes its way to customers’ faucets. Perhaps even ALL-TERRAINALL-TERRAIN SEWER SEWERTMTM low low pressure pressure systems systems better evidence of effectiveness can be fromfrom E/One E/One are are significantly significantly more more affordable affordable than than demonstrated by customer feedback, or conventionalconventional gravity gravity sewers, sewers, safer safer than than septic septic lack thereof. At the time of this writing, systems,systems, and and they’re they’re a a light light touch touch on on the the land. land. Connecticut Water has received no service calls and/or water quality complaints since LearnLearn more more at at allterrainsewer.com allterrainsewer.com completing the project. It is easy to ignore underground assets when contemplating water quality and 781-982-9300 asset management decisions. This project www.frmahony.com781-982-9300 www.frmahony.com demonstrated how ice pigging can be used to maintain and restore water mains, E/One, ALL-TERRAIN SEWER and Environmentally Sensitive Economically Sensible are trademarks of Environment One Corporation. Copyright 2016 Environment One Corporation. All rights reserved throughout the world. resulting in wide-ranging benefits to utility and customer alike.

36 InFlow-Line Fall 2016 Imagine a Day Without Water

Water utilities in Connecticut and across customers to think about what the country joined in a public awareness their day would be if they had campaign “Imagine a Day Without Water” no water to drink, shower, or on September 15. even make coffee – #Value Water. This initiative was launched through The South Central Connecticut the efforts of the Value of Water Regional Water Authority (RWA) Coalition to raise awareness about the also participated In the event “It’s crucial need for investment to ensure that by posting an op-ed in the New vital that no community in America is left without Haven Register and featuring the each of us encourage water and the infrastructure that brings it campaign on its Facebook page our local public officials to and from homes and businesses. and Twitter feed. to be leaders on this The campaign encouraged customers “When we consider everything cause, and support them in to imagine what it would be like to go our water services deliver — making decisions necessary to a day without safe, reliable water and protecting public health and the address the issue. It’s time to wastewater service. A day without water environment, providing fire protection, focus on conscious business solutions means no water comes out of your tap supporting our economy, and assuring so no community in America has to to brush your teeth. When you flush the high quality of life we enjoy here in imagine living a day without water,” the toilet, nothing happens. It means southern Connecticut — it’s clear water Bingaman said. firefighters have no water to put out fires, is too essential to ignore,” said Larry As water professionals, we know farmers couldn’t water their crops, and Bingaman, President & CEO of RWA. that what we do every day is important doctors couldn’t wash their hands before In addition, the Coalition used for our customers and communities. they treat patients. an online petition to call on public Hopefully, by raising awareness through Clearly, most Americans take water, officials at the federal, state, and local Imagine a Day Without Water activities, and the systems that bring it to and from level to prioritize investment in water others will realize the value of water and homes and businesses, for granted. They infrastructure and water resources. what it means in our lives. turn on the tap, and safe drinking water reliably comes out. They flush the toilet, and they don’t have to think twice about “Public officials at the local, state, and how that wastewater will be taken away and safely treated before it is returned to national level should prioritize investment the environment. Investing in our drinking water and in water, because no American should wastewater systems secures a bright and prosperous future for generations to come. We need to invest in our local ever have to live a day without water.” water systems. Public officials at the local, state, and national level should prioritize investment in water, because no American should ever have to live a day without water. Participants were encouraged to conduct local events, tours of water facilities, or other educational outreach and urged to issue press releases, write op-eds, and use social media to get the message out using the Value of Water East Hartford, CT toolkit, made available to participants at 860-529-7615 no cost. New Haven, CT Connecticut Water Company 203-865-2191 highlighted the campaign on its Facebook CONNECT WITH US page and Twitter account, encouraging

Fall 2016 InFlow-Line 37 Kevin T. Walsh Memorial Golf Tournament Wrap-Up By Lauren Walsh-Schwarmann

Friday, September 23 marked the student should no viable candidate Lyman’s did a wonderful 3rd Annual Kevin T. Walsh Memorial be identified through either community job providing a well-organized Tournament held at Lyman Orchards college. tournament, not to mention the tasty Golf Course in Middlefield, CT. There This year’s event drew in 120 golfers, food and pie giveaways, always a big was a wonderful turnout again this and a generous amount of company hit! Everyone enjoyed a fun day of year on a beautiful fall Friday. More sponsorships. The support was golf, followed by tournament prizes than 160 attendees gathered in outstanding, raising approximately and raffle gifts. Our family is amazed honor of Kevin! Friends, family, and $7,500 for the CTAWWA Scholarship each year as we continue to fill the colleagues joined together sharing fund, in-line with 2015! golf course, and see a full luncheon memories and laughs, giving such a We are very appreciative to all of reception of those who Kevin has touching tribute to a wonderful man. our supporters who remain committed personally touched. We are humbled For those new to the golf to us each year. We’d like to give a and honored at the outpouring of tournament, the CTAWWA along with special thank you to our three banquet love that is shown. Connecticut Water Company created sponsors, Connecticut Water Company, Let’s hope for another beautiful a scholarship fund in Kevin’s honor Connecticut Testing Labs, Inc., and day, as we invite you to participate where he taught at Gateway College. Cigna. We want to also thank the in the 4th Annual Kevin T. Walsh The Scholarship Committee awards additional 14 company sponsors and Memorial Tournament next fall, a student participating in the Water several personal donors. Without the Friday September 22, 2017. Please Management Program at Gateway joined support from everyone, we would mark your calendars, we hope you Community College or Goodwin not have reached our goal and would not can join us in remembering Kevin! Community College, or another eligible have had such a successful event! Thank you.

Photos courtesy of Dave Kuzminski and Lauren-Walsh Schwarmann.

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40 InFlow-Line Fall 2016 Stream Flow Classifications In 2005, the Connecticut General Assembly adopted Public Act 05-142, which required the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to work with the Department of Public Health and stakeholders to update standards for maintaining minimum flows in rivers and streams. The act required these standards to balance river and stream ecology, wildlife and recreation, while providing for public health, flood control, industry, public utilities, water supply, public safety, agriculture, and other lawful uses of water. The final Stream Flow Standards and Regulations were adopted on December SUSTAIN IT 12, 2011. The process of classifying the streams and rivers of Connecticut began ■ water ■ water treatment with the Southeast Coastal, Pawcatuck, infrastructure ■ storage tanks and Thames major basins and were final- ■ reservoirs & dams ■ booster stations ized on October 7, 2014. On September ■ groundwater ■ distribution supply piping 6, DEEP published notice that they have ■ hydrogeology ■ master plans adopted stream flow classifications for the rivers and streams of the South Central 273 Dividend Road . Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Coastal River Basin. The stream flow tel: 860-513-1473 classification of a stream or river segment westonandsampson.com Offices in: MA, CT, NH, VT, NY, NJ, PA, SC & FL is based on ecological conditions and human use characteristics, and determines an employee-owned company flow management goals and applicable flow standards for that segment. The maps of the stream flow classifications are available online at www.ct.gov/ deep/streamflow. These maps include river and stream segments in Ansonia, Berlin, Bethany, Branford, Bristol, Cheshire, Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Derby, Durham, East Haven, Essex, Guilford, Haddam, Hamden, Killingworth, Madi- son, Meriden, Middlefield, Middletown, Milford, New Britain, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Old Saybrook, Orange, Plainville, Prospect, Southington, Wallingford, Westbrook, West Haven, Wolcott, and Woodbridge. Additional information on the Stream Flow Standards and Classifications is available on the Department’s website at: www.ct.gov/deep/streamflow. GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. Dam Safety Inspection & Design | Coastal Hydraulic Engineering “The stream flow Flood Vulnerability Assessment | New Source Development | Well Design Treatment Facilities | Water Master Planning Water Main & Pump Station Design classification of a stream or Storage Tank Design & Rehabilitation | SCADA System Design Distribution System Hydraulic Modeling river segment is based on Asset Management | Regulatory Compliance For more information contact: ecological conditions and Peter H. Baril, P.E., 781-278-3818 or Thomas C. Sexton, P.E., 781-278-4826 Proactive by Design Glastonbury & Trumbull, CT (other oﬃ ces in MA, RI, NH, ME, NY, NJ) human use characteristics.” www.gza.com

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David Peeling Named Director of Engineering at Connecticut Water Co. onnecticut Water Company (CWC) is pleased to announce that David Peeling has joined CWC as Director of Engineering. David joins Connecticut Water with a wealth of knowledge and experience in drinking water engineering, including 16 years as a consultant at Kleinfelder where he worked on CWC projects. C David and CWC’s Engineering team are responsible for the WICA pipeline replacement program, and other water system improvements that enhance service reliability and water quality for CWC’s customers. David is a registered professional engineer and a graduate of both the Air Force Academy, where he received his BS degree in Aeronautical Engineering, and The University of Massachusetts where he received his MS degree in Environmental Engineering.

Promotions at Regional Water Authority eth Nesteriak and Rose Nesteriak graduated from Rensselaer She has been instrumental in the Gavrilovic were recently Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor coordination and completion of several promoted to new positions at of Science degree in environmental key projects. Prior to joining the RWA, the South Central Connecticut engineering and holds a Master of Gavrilovic was a Sanitary Engineer BRegional Water Authority (RWA). Science degree in management. Nesteriak 2 at the Connecticut Department of Nesteriak was is a registered Professional Engineer Public Health in Hartford. Gavrilovic promoted to the in Connecticut and holds a Class III graduated from Pennsylvania State new position of Distribution System Operator license University with a Bachelor of Science Senior Advisor from the CT Department of Public degree in Environmental Engineering to the President Health. She resides in Seymour. Technology. She is a Professional and Director of Gavrilovic Engineer and resides in Durham. Business Strategy. assumed the About the South Central Connecticut As a member of position of Regional Water Authority (RWA): the Authority’s Director of The RWA provides customers with Beth Nesteriak Leadership Capital Planning high-quality water and services at a Team, Nesteriak and Delivery at reasonable cost while promoting the reports to Larry L. Bingaman, President the RWA on June conservation of watershed land and and CEO. Nesteriak’s duties will be 1, 2016. She will aquifers. On average, the RWA supplies to drive strategic, company-wide be responsible for 45 million gallons of water per day to special initiatives, act as an official Rose Gavrilovic developing and 430,000 people in a 15-town region representative of the President’s sustaining an asset centered in New Haven, Connecticut, office in community and organization management program for the RWA, and owns land in five others. Committed activities, and support business focusing on best management practices, to the community and educating about transformation projects. capital efficiency, and continual the value of natural resources, the RWA Nesteriak joined the RWA in October improvement processes. Gavrilovic connects with over 10,000 students 2013 as Capital Planning & Delivery will also provide overall leadership annually through its educational Manager. Prior to joining the RWA, Beth to the Capital Planning and Delivery programs. The RWA is a recent recipient held positions of increasing responsibility department to ensure goals are met, the of the Platinum Award for Utility at the Metropolitan District Commission department’s vision is defined, and staff Excellence awarded by the Association in Hartford, including Manager of are well cared for in terms of training, of Metropolitan Water Agencies and Engineering Design, Assistant Manager mentoring, and professional growth. the 2015 Utility of the Year Award of Operations, and Assistant to the Chief Gavrilovic joined the RWA in January presented by the New England Water Operating Officer. 2014 as Capital Planning Team Lead. Works Association.

42 InFlow-Line Fall 2016 Water Moves

Vece Named Town Of Wallingford Director at Regional Department of Public Utilities Water Authority he Town of Wallingford is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Amwake as its General Manager of the Water and Sewer Divisions of the hilip C. Vece of Hamden joined Department of Public Utilities. The Divisions’ 62 employees serve 15,000 the South Central Connecticut Wallingford customers, operating the Town’s water supply reservoirs Regional Water Authority (RWA) andT wells, its water treatment plant and wastewater treatment plant, and its water as Director of Communications distribution system and wastewater collection system. The General Manger reports to Pand Outreach, effective August 15, 2016. the Director of Public Utilities, George Adair. Vece began his career at the RWA Mr. Amwake comes to us from the Massachusetts-based civil engineering firm Tata in 1980 as the Manager of Public & Howard, where he provided a range of design and project management services Affairs, overseeing the consumer for water and wastewater utilities. Prior to his time at Tata & Howard, Neil served campaign “Bottle Your Own” tap the Town of Winchester, Connecticut as its Director Public Works. From 2000 to water, and playing a key role in 2012 Mr. Amwake worked for the Metropolitan District, which provides water and employee communications, incident wastewater services to eight Connecticut communities, including Hartford, East management, and media relations. Hartford, and West Hartford. In his capacity as a Professional Engineer at the Since then, Vece has held a number of MDC, Neil carried out water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer design, and project increasingly progressive assignments management activities. During his 23-year professional career Neil has also served as at local corporations including Visiting Instructor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at his alma mater, Bucknell United Illuminating and Eversource University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Energy. He rejoins the RWA after most Mr. Amwake possesses a BS in Civil Engineering, a Masters in Environmental Engineer- recently serving as head of corporate ing, and an MBA; he is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Connecticut. communications for Xerox where he “Neil comes to us with extensive experience in both water and wastewater,” said was responsible for developing and Director of Utilities George Adair. “This background, combined with the range implementing enterprise marketing of environments in which he has worked – public utilities, private consulting, and programs, executive communications, academia – makes Neil an ideal choice to deal with the variety of issues that we face and employee engagement campaigns. in today’s rapidly changing water and wastewater fields.” Vece’s new role will be to further “I am very pleased to strengthen the RWA’s communications have Neil on board,” added and outreach efforts, both internally Public Utilities Commission and externally, to employees, Chairman Robert Beaumont. customers, and other constituents. “He brings with him a wealth He will work closely with the of experience. We look Leadership Team and their staff to forward to working with Neil identify company initiatives that and to benefitting from his strengthen the RWA’s reputation as an knowledge of our industry. innovative water utility that sustains I believe he will prove to life, strengthens our communities, be an excellent fit for our and protects resources for future organization.” generations. He will also develop Mr. Amwake began his communications plans and marketing duties in Wallingford on strategies to ensure clear and timely June 20. messaging, positioning, platform development, and project management, leading continuous improvement in communications technologies. Vece graduated from Quinnipiac University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communications and has completed advanced coursework in journalism at Quinnipiac University and in liberal studies at Wesleyan University. For more information about the RWA, visit www.rwater.com or call 203- 562-4020. Be sure to stay up-to-date by following the RWA on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Fall 2016 InFlow-Line 43 News and Notes

Badger Meter Introduces New E-Series® Ultrasonic Plus Meter HomeServe Completes with Integrated Patented Three-Way Shut-Off Valve Acquisition of Utility Service Partners, Inc. Badger Meter, a manufacturer of flow measurement, control and communications solutions, recently announced the introduction of its HomeServe plc, parent E-Series® Ultrasonic Plus meter. company of HomeServe USA The stainless steel E-Series Ultrasonic Plus meter incorporates an integrated (HomeServe), a provider shutoff valve into the lay length of the meter and features a patented three- of home repair solutions, state flow restriction valve that enables water utility operators to open, close, announced the successful and partially close the valve from the utility office or other location. Utility completion of HomeServe personnel will be able to remotely actuate and manage the valve through a USA’s acquisition of Utility mobile reading device or with the company’s BEACON® Advanced Metering Service Providers, Inc. Analytics (AMA) software. (USP), also a provider of E-Series Ultrasonic meters are available in both engineered polymer and home repair service plans for stainless steel and are fully compatible with Badger Meter’s BEACON AMA North American municipal and ORION® meter reading technologies. and utility clients. Based in Canonsburg, PA, USP was founded in 2003 and has developed partnerships with Ford Emergency Repair Clamp Kit 330 utilities, primarily through a strategic relationship with The Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. recently announced the availability of their The National League of Cities Emergency Repair Clamp Kit, which provides flexible pipe repair for a wide variety of (NLC). NLC is a resource and pipe sizes. Covering most pipe diameters between 4.50" and 33.74", this restockable advocate for 19,000 cities, kit equips any water utility for pipe emergencies. The kit contains various sizes of towns, and villages across the stainless steel bands with EPDM gaskets, an O.D. tape, a repair clamp sizing matrix, United States. and an O.D. chart. For more information, visit www.fordmeterbox.com. “This is an important development for HomeServe that will strengthen our presence in the U.S. and Canada as well as expand the availability of our combined services to municipal and investor-owned utilities,” said Tom Rusin, CEO, HomeServe USA. The combined businesses service over 2.7 million customers with more than 4 million service plans, in 48 U.S. states and Canada, through 400 municipal and utility partnerships. HomeServe acquired USP from Macquarie Capital and USP management.

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Tata & Howard Recognized Register Online Now! by Zweig Group as One of the www.ctawwa.org Fastest Growing Engineering WATER QUALITY & TREATMENT SYMPOSIUM 2016 Firms in Nation Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Tata & Howard, Inc. is pleased to Norwich Inn & Spa, Norwich, CT announce that it has been awarded a Zweig Group Fast Growth Award for 2016. The award is based on both revenue and firm growth over the previous three-year period. Blake Equipment Expands in East Windsor, CT “We are thrilled to receive a Fast Growth Award from Zweig On August 8, Blake Equipment celebrated the opening of its newest facility in East Group,” said Jenna Rzasa, P.E., Vice Windsor with a ribbon cutting ceremony. President and Manager of Finance Blake Equipment is a specialty distributor and manufacturers’ representative of of Tata & Howard. “Our record engineered, applied and distribution water and thermal energy solutions. They operate growth over the past few years 13 locations throughout New York State and New England. The new East Windsor can be attributed to many factors, location is a Net Zero facility, which means the total amount of energy used by the including new clients and projects, building on an annual basis is roughly equal to the amount of renewable energy created existing client care, and our highly on the site. The building is passive solar in design and the HVAC is entirely geothermal. capable and skilled staff.” It includes 31 employees, sales offices, a training room, warehouse space, and state-of- Contributing to its record growth, the-art shop facilities. Tata & Howard acquired Leach Engineering Consultants of St. Johnsbury, Vermont in 2013 and Roald Haestad, Inc. of Waterbury, Connecticut in 2014, and opened its newest satellite office in Austin, Texas, in 2015. The firm also nearly doubled its staff. “We are honored to be recognized as one of the fastest growing, privately owned engineering companies in the nation,” added Karen Gracey, P.E., Vice President and Manager of Business Development. “Our strong team atmosphere combined with our talented and dedicated staff enables Tata & Howard to consistently provide superior service and solutions to our clients, which is (L-R – Bob Klybas, Blake Equipment, Branch Manager; Chris Eseppi, CE Engineering and why we continue to experience such Consulting, LLC; Fred Cuda, The Blake Group - President; Robert Maynard, East Windsor First unprecedented growth.” Selectman; Adam Friedrich, Blake Equipment - Inside Sales Representative; Luana Stanulonis, Zweig Group, an organization that Pelletier Builders - Senior Project Manager; Mike Belisle, Blake Equipment - Assistant Manager.) provides market research reports, seminars, executive education offerings, business conferences, and management consulting services Memorials to architecture, engineering, and Remembering Our Colleagues environmental consulting firms, sponsors the award and recognized Mr. Robert L. Yocum, Southbury, CT Tata & Howard at its 2016 Zweig · AWWA Life Member Award in 1982 Group Hot Firm and A/E Industry · Retired Engineer for Dorr-Oliver, Stearns Awards Conference. The conference and Wheeler, and Town of New Canaan was held September 22–23 at the · He was 91 years old Arizona Biltmore.

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