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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OFNC AWWA-WEA3725 National Drive, Suite 217Raleigh, NC 27612ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDMember Directory I Climb for Water I 92nd Annual Conference RecapWINTER 2012/13SOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCEOURCE WATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:ATER:GOODGOODGOODGOODGOODGOODBADBADBADBADBADBADUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLYUGLY

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3725 National Drive, Suite 217Raleigh, NC 27612Phone: 919-784-9030Fax: 919-784-90323036Executive Director: LINDSAY ROBERTSlroberts@ncsafewater.orgFocus Areas: Board of Trustees, Legal & Regulatory Issues,Conference Planning, Policy Development, Budget &Finance AdministrationEducational Events Manager:CATRICE R. JONEScjones@ncsafewater.orgFocus Areas: Seminars, Schools and ConferencesMembership & Communication Coordinator:NICOLE BANKSnbanks@ncsafewater.orgFocus Areas: NC Currents Submissions,Web Site Information (submissions, updates, etc.),eNews Submissions, Sponsorships, eLearning andMembershipFinancial Assistant: MARIANNE KESERmkeser@ncsafewater.orgFocus Areas: Water For People Committee, ProfessionalWastewater Operators Committee, Exhibits, Financial dataentry and reports, Job AdsNC Currents is the official publication of theNC AWWA-WEA. Members and non-members, individualsand committees are encouraged to submit content forthe magazine. If you would like to submit an article to beconsidered for publication in NC Currents please email it tonbanks@ncsafewater.org.Submission Deadlines for 2013:Spring 2013 - Janury 7, 2013Summer 2013 - April 8, 2013Fall 2013 - July 8, 2013Winter 2014 - October 1, 2013NC Currents is produced by the CommunicationCommittee. Chair: Tom Bach - Water & Sewer Authorityof Cabarrus County, Vice Chair: Sherri Moore - City ofConcord, Editorial Subcommittee: Vicki Westbrook- City of Durham, Sonya Hyatt - Davidson Water,Sherri Moore - City of Concord, Marianna Boucher -McKim & Creed, Shameka Collins - City of Greenboro,Winter 2013 Theme Leaders: Lori Brogden, SchnabelEngineering and Adrianne Coombes, McKim & Creed.NC Currents is published byTel: 866-985-9780Fax: 866-985-9799www.kelmanonline.comManaging Editors: Christine HanlonDesign/layout: Kristy UnrauSales Manager: Al WhalenAdvertising Coordinators: Stefanie IngramAll rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproducedin whole or in part without the express consent of the publisher.70FEATURESNC AWWA-WEA 92 nd Annual Conference Summary ..................35Special Section: .............................................................................47Asheville’s Watershed and Good Water Quality ........................................................... 48Fact and Fiction About Hydraulic Fracturing ..................................................................52Sharing the Source ........................................................................................................ 56From Controversy to Commitment ............................................................................... 60Protecting the Water You Drink .................................................................................... 64Source Water: Will We Have Enough ........................................................................... 68Climb for Water .............................................................................72NC Safewater Endowment Program ............................................74Pull Out Section - 2013 Membership Directory and Buyers’ GuideDEPARTMENTS72SOURCEWATER:GOODBADUGLYMessage From the Chair ............................................................................... 7Executive Director’s Report .......................................................................... 11Training Report ........................................................................................... 14Board of Trustees Meeting Summaries ......................................................... 18Committee Chairs ....................................................................................... 20Committee Reports ..................................................................................... 22Member Portrait: Laurin Kennedy ................................................................ 24Member Portrait: Steve Drew ...................................................................... 26Member Portrait: Mike Osborne .................................................................. 28Plant Spotlight: Westside Water Treatment Plant ......................................... 30Sustainability Feature - City of Raleigh Reuse System ................................... 70Certification Corner .................................................................................... 76News and Notes .......................................................................................... 78Schedule of Events ...................................................................................... 82Advertiser Information Center ..................................................................... 84

Message from the ChairSustainability for ourWater and our AssociationJacqueline A. Jarrell, P.E., Supt. - Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities DepartmentWhen I sat on my back porch towrite my fi rst article, I staredout at the beautiful lake thatmy family and I live on. I have been on thislake for many years and realized that I havealmost taken for granted its beauty andpeacefulness. My children have grown upon this lake and enjoyed the recreation ithas to offer. The wildlife can be spectacularat times, with a variety of birds includingblue herons, egrets and ibis wading alongthe shallow edges. With every season,the colors, characteristics and wildlife ofthe lake change. The noises change. Weaccept each season with its beauty andwhat it has to offer. Sitting here, I was alsoreminded of the many reasons why ourwater is so precious and why I work in thisindustry today.We must take care of our waterresources and understand the balance thatneeds to exist for us to enjoy them but alsofor us to provide safe drinking water. Wewant to maintain healthy source watersfor our children and generations to come.The challenges of a growing population,changes in our climate and what our watersources receive can have major impacts onour water resources. Many times when wethink about water supply and resources,we think about the drinking water side ofthings. We talk about how we will treatfor the various pollutants that are presentin our source water. How do we protectour source water and how do we balancethis with other stakeholders, regulations,technology and our shrinking budgets?This issue of NC Currents addresses theever-changing needs of our source waters,their diversity and the cost of protection.NC AWWA-WEA is 92 years old and,in those many years, we have grown anddeveloped to meet the changing needsof our industry. I feel humbled by theidea of leading such a strong and vibrantAssociation with a membership who istruly committed to the water industry.Our Association is continuing to changethrough our new organizational structureand a focus on our mission and vision. Thisis a very exciting time for us.Three years ago, the SustainableOrganizational Task Force (SOTF) wasimplemented to identify opportunities formaking us a sustainable organization.In other words, how do we stay stronganother 92 years? The Sustainable,Outstanding, Nimble, Anticipatory andResponsive (SONAR) model emerged fromSOTF, with specific objectives to help usfocus on our strengths and identify how wecan be a ‘remarkable Association.’ A neworganizational structure called a ‘council’structure was born, with a philosophy toshare resources, share ideas, and workmore closely as an organization. Thecouncil structure helps us to facilitatecommunication through our leadership,from the Board to committees, and providefor a succession plan in our Association.One of the things that we have learnedthrough the work of SOTF and the SONARtask force is that we have to focus in onthe areas that we are best at and, mostimportantly, on the needs of our members.Our mission: to make NC Safewaterthe leading educational resource forsafe water in North Carolina.Our vision: NC Safewater isdedicated to providing water education,training, and leadership to protectpublic health and the environment.Over the next few months, we will besharing with you a new strategic planthat will guide and focus the work of ourAssociation on our mission and vision.The Board of Trustees worked on thedevelopment of this plan in December sothat we will start the new year with cleardirection.So, what does that mean to you? Andhow does this make your experience as amember of NC AWWA-WEA better? Verysimply, we want to keep offering exceptionaltraining and educational resources. We haveto look at how we are doing that and howwe can continue to make those programsworthwhile and attractive to you. Veryfrankly, the choices for training are growingall around us. Employers are looking for thebest, most efficient and effective ways toprovide training. We want to continue to beone of those choices.This year the e-learning task force, ledby Jon Lapsley, kicked off our first twoweb-based training seminars. E-learningprovides another avenue to extend trainingClick Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 7

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Executive Director’s ReportUnderstanding the‘Good’ in this AssociationLindsay Roberts, Executive DirectorSince, in this issue of NC Currents, weare having a conversation about theGood, Bad and Ugly of Source WaterProtection, I would like to talk about thesource of good in this Association. You,dear members, are the heart of good forNC AWWA-WEA.In September, our membership rollreflected a total membership of 3,199. Ofthat total, 1,246 of you found your way tous through the American Water Works Association(AWWA), 892 of you came to usthrough the Water Environment Federation(WEF), and 1,061 of you were Section-onlymembers. In all, 298 of you were membersof both AWWA and WEF.AWWA provides the North CarolinaSection with monthly updates from theAWWA National Database. WEF doesthe same for the North Carolina MemberAssociation. Of course, we maintainour own database for the State LevelAssociation Member (SLAM) members andwe download the National data monthly tocreate our own mailing lists.In the office, Nicole Banks has takenon the task of managing the membershipdatabase. Using her own expertise as wellas some from her husband, Jonathan,now a Professor of Psychology at NovaSoutheastern University in Fort Lauderdale,she has done some analysis of themembership data.In looking at the WEF and AWWA data,we have learned that:• 33% of you are Generation X-ers –aged 31 – 47 (vs. 28% for AWWA)• 21% of you are Boomers – aged 58 –66 (vs. 24% for AWWA)• 6% of you are 67 – 87 (vs. 9% forAWWA)That makes North Carolina’s membership abit younger than AWWA National. Here aresome other interesting comparisons:• 12% are operators (vs. 14% for AWWA)• 18% of you are in the water-only field(vs. 30% for AWWA)• 72% of you are in the water andwastewater field (vs. 59% for AWWA)• 25% of you are consultants (vs. 22%for AWWA)• 5% of you are African-Americanmembers (vs. 2% for AWWA), and• 17% of you are women (vs. 15% forAWWA).We are working to develop a way to lookat a similar comparison for our SLAMmembers. Again, this is not easy becausethe databases are so different.Why does this matter? The answer isbecause you matter. It is not easy to keepup with three sets of database recordsbut to serve you we need to know you.We need to know who you are, and whatservices you are using. We need to be ableto report your Continuing Education Units(CEU’s) or Professional Development Hours(PDH’s). We need to have your currentmembership status to be sure that youreceive the benefit of your membership:member rate for conferences, registrationfor Schools or Seminars, NC Currents ande-News, and quarterly training catalogues.We know that NC AWWA-WEA is nota monopoly in this world of burgeoningchoices and options. We know that youhave choices when you go out to themarketplace to decide where you will buyyour training. We know that you want thebest value for your limited training dollars,and we want to be your first choice becausewe have understood your wants andneeds. So we will study you, listen to you,ask you to tell us more about your wantsand needs, and do everything in our powerto deliver.I hope that you think our professionalism,knowledge, skills and total commitmentare good. But I also know that thereis much more that is good to report.Associations are not just businessesdelivering products. They are communitiesof interested people that connect with oneanother to build relationships that enhanceand leverage skills and knowledge. Bysharing with one another, volunteering yourtime and your expertise, you exponentiallyextend the value of membership in this organization.Several hundred of you pay formembership in NC AWWA-WEA – and alsogive us the gift of your time and expertise –to make our organization a very bright starin the constellation.NC AWWA-WEA has had 56committees – 46 if you do not count theClick Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 11

Executive Director’s Reportaward-only committees. It takes a wholelot of volunteers to build and sustainsuch a spectacular array of specialinterests and activities in the waterand wastewater arena. That is what ittakes to offer eight week-long schools:Collection, Distribution, Backflow,Plant Operations and Maintenance,Biological, Physical/Chemical,Advanced Wastewater, etc., and 15 –20 seminars and workshops (which areactually day-long specialty conferenceson topics of immediate and criticalinterest to you as professionals) andtwo annual conferences.Let me tell you a little bit aboutthe very, very good MembershipCommittee, a small and extremelydedicated group who look at the data,develop surveys, apply for awards forworthy members, underscore the workof the Communication Committeeby identifying high-achievers for thespotlight, support the Constitutionand Bylaw Committee, and developmaterials for you. Here are a few of thethings that Laurin Kennedy, Chair of theMembership Committee; Kelly Boone,Vice Chair; and Leslie Jones, Member,did this past year:• participated in the AWWAmembership conference in Denver;• developed multiple design options fora potential logo change requested bythe Board;• provided monthly responses toboth AWWA and WEF membershipactivity requests – such as follow-upwith dropped utility members fromAWWA;• reviewed awards available fromAWWA and WEF;• developed the membershipslide show for use at the AnnualConference;• selected and acquired themembership gifts for distribution atthe Annual Conference;• reviewed and selected nationalmarketing materials from AWWA;• reviewed and analyzed memberdemographics from AWWA;• developed membership marketingmaterials and strategy; and• assisted the CommunicationsCommittee with Member Portraits.This is a staggering load of work forany volunteer committee to undertake,but the Membership Committee is avaliant and dedicated group.NC Currents Winter issue’sinclusion of the Annual MembershipDirectory always lends its focus toMembership. I would like to give aspecial thanks to the volunteers of theMembership Committee. Membershipis at the heart of who we are as anAssociation and, in truth, everythingelse that we do as an Associationrests on our ability to recruit andretain members. I would like to thankeach and every one of you for yourmembership, interest and supportof NC AWWA-WEA and of the waterindustry.12 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

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Training ReportCatrice Jones, Educational Events ManagerAs 2012 seems to have flown by,our volunteer committees have beenhard at work to continue providingquality training. Since Augustthey have successfully providedtraining for more than 1,100 waterprofessionals across the state. Thistraining has been in the form ofthree schools, three seminars, andone webinar. In the final two monthsof the year, we were in full swingplanning for our Annual Conference,a webinar and a few more seminars.Be on the lookout for information ontraining that is planned for 2013.DATE EVENT LOCATION # ATTENDED COMMITTEEJanuary 26-27, 2012 AWWA CSR Training Course 3 Carrboro, NC 8 Seminars & WorkshopsFebruary 23-24, 2012 AWWA CSR Training Course 1 Durham, NC 14 Seminars & WorkshopsMarch 6,2012 Water Reuse: Drivers and Impediments Seminar Elon, NC 88 Water Reuse and Seminars & WorkshopsMarch 12-16, 2012 Eastern Collection/Distribution School Raleigh, NC 598 Collection/Distribution SchoolsMarch 21, 2012Legislative and Regulatory Topics relating toWater/Wastewater – What’s on the HorizonRaleigh, NC 40 Seminars & WorkshopsMarch 22-23, 2012 AWWA CSR Training Course 2 Durham, NC 5 Seminars & WorkshopsApril 12-13, 2012 AWWA CSR Training Course 3 Durham, NC 4 Seminars & WorkshopsApril 15-17, 2012 NC AWWA-WEA Spring Conference Wilmington, NC 449 Spring ConferenceApril 30-May 4, 2012 Eastern Biological Wastewater Operators School Raleigh, NC 175 Wastewater SchoolsMay 1-4, 2012 Physical/Chemical Wastewater School Raleigh, NC 77 Wastewater SchoolsMay 9, 2012 Rate Setting 101 Fayetteville, NC 35Finance & Management andSeminars & WorkshopsJune 7, 2012It’s Good to be Green: Project Funding andSustainability in a Down Economy SeminarRaleigh, NC 44 Seminars & WorkshopsJuly 16-20, 2012 Western Biological Wastewater Operators School Morganton, NC 132 Wastewater SchoolsJuly 16-19, 2012Western Maintenance Technologist School &Exam – Grades 1, 2, & 3Morganton, NC 66 Plant Operations & MaintenanceJuly 24, 2012 Drinking Water Rules & Regulations Raleigh, NC 94 Seminars & WorkshopsAugust 6-10, 2012 Western Collection/Distribution School Morganton, NC 480 Collection/Distribution SchoolsAugust 9, 2012 An Introduction to NC Water WARN WEBINAR 17 Risk ManagementAugust 15, 2012Understanding Your SCADA System & ManagingThose “Annoying” AlarmsFayetteville, NC 48 AutomationSeptember 11, 2012 Advanced Topics in Wastewater Treatment Lexington, NC 48Wastewater Schools and Seminars &WorkshopsSeptember 17-20, Eastern Maintenance Technologist School &Plant Operations and2012Exam – Grades 1, 2, & 3Raleigh, NC 87MaintenanceSeptember 27, 2012 Collection System Management Greensboro, NC 27 WW Collection and Water DistributionOctober 10, 2012WARN and Other Emerging Issues in RiskManagementGreensboro, NC 76 Risk ManagementOctober 15-19, 2012 Coastal Collection/Distribution SchoolMorehead City,NC392 Collection/Distribution SchoolsNovember 6, 2012 Utility Billing and Collections WEBINAR 29 Finance & ManagementNovember 11-14,201292nd Annual Conference Raleigh, NC 1,200+ Annual ConferenceDecember 4, 2012Contemporary Topics in Water/Wastewater ConstructionHuntersville, NC 14 Seminars & WorkshopsDecember 5, 2012 Pipes – Management and Maintenance Huntersville, NC 9 Seminars & Workshops* Registration as of 11/19/1214 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

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NC AWWA-WEA Board of Trustees 2013CHAIR, Jackie JarrellCharlotte Mecklenburg UtilitiesPhone: (704) 336-4460jjarrell@ci.charlotte.nc.usCHAIR ELECT, Mike OsborneMcKim & CreedPhone: (704) 841-2588mosborne@mckimcreed.comVICE CHAIR, Chris BelkHazen and SawyerPhone: (919) 755-8637cbelk@hazenandsawer.comPAST CHAIR, John McLaughlinGHDPhone: (704) 342-4919john.mclaughlin@ghd.comSECRETARY, Crystal BroadbentHazen and SawyerPhone: (704) 357-3150cbroadbent@hazensawyer.comTREASURER, Julie HellmanHach CompanyPhone: (704) 619-2458jhellman@hach.comWEF DELEGATE – 2nd Year, Jeff PayneCDM SmithPhone: (704) 342-4546paynejf@cdmsmith.comWEF DELEGATE – 1st Year, Barry GulletCharlotte Mecklenburg UtilitiesPhone: (704) 336-4962bgullet@charlottenc.govAWWA DIRECTOR, Steve ShoafCity of AshevillePhone: (828) 259-5955sshoaf@ashevillenc.govTRUSTEE – 2nd Year, Paul JacksonInterstate Utility SalesPhone: (704) 367-1970pjackson@iusinc.coTRUSTEE – 2nd Year, Leslie JonesBrown & CaldwellPhone: (704) 373-7131lcjones@brwncald.comTRUSTEE – 1st Year, TJ LynchCity of RaleighPhone: (919) 250-7824tj.lynch@raleighnc.govTRUSTEE – 1st Year, David SaundersWinston-Salem Public UtilitiesPhone: (336) 397-7711davids@cityofws.orgPROF WATER OPS REP – 2nd Year, Mark WesselCDM SmithPhone: (919) 787-5620wesselme@cdmsmith.comPROF WW OPS REP – 1st Year, Chris ParisherTown of CaryPhone: (919) 779-0697chris.parisher@townofcary.orgRAW DATA IN. WISE DECISIONS OUT.Make informed decisions and manage data wisely with MasterLinx .Contact Jerry Conner at jconner@mastermeter.com or call 817.296.3466. Visit us online at mastermeter.com to learn more.Visit MasterMeterPromo.com to enter for your chance to win an iPad. Promo Code: NC1112W16 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

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Summary of the NC AWWA-WEA Board of Trustees MeetingThe most current meeting minutes are available on the Board of Trustees page of www.ncsafewater.orgJuly 12, 2012The NC AWWA-WEA Board of Trustees met onJuly 12, at Swann WTP in Pfafftown, NC. Themeeting was chaired by John McLaughlin.The following actions were taken during thismeeting:1. Approved the minutes of May 17, 2012.2. Accepted the Treasurer’s report for May andJune reflecting total assets as of June 30,2012 were $952,629.09 with $926,167.54in checking/savings, of which $180,935.32is endowment funds, $3,497.79 istemporarily restricted funds (OutreachAccount), and $96.80 is temporarilyrestricted funds in the WFP Paypal Account.The balance of unrestricted net assets is$741,637.63.3. Accepted the committee reports submittedto and compiled by Secretary CrystalBroadbent.4. Executive Director Roberts provided copiesof the Annual Conference attendancehistory developed originally by Barry Gullet,and a new history of hotel room pick-upssince 2009.5. Received report from SONAR Chair, JulieHellmann, demonstrating the use of metricsto measure trends and create data forpotential Board use to assess work andaccomplishments of committees. Proposingthat each committee provide regularupdates on:• top four measurable objectives;• budget to actual reports – committeesto be partners in balancing the budget;• membership vitality – diversity of thecommittee membership and newmembers recruited;• a ‘playbook’ of specific tasks, timelinesand best practices; and• a legacy summary – why the programwas formed and how and why it haschanged over time.SONAR will continue to refine criteria forevaluation of committees and considerinformation technology (IT) options.6. Received a report from Technical &Educational Council (TEC) Council Chair,Jonathan Lapsley on status of two separatee-learning activities:• Webinars, the first offered August 9 bythe Risk Management Committee. Athree-month contract with Webex forpiloting this form of e-learning. There willbe a fee for participation and ContinuingEducation Units (CEUs) will be offered,with Are You There? Quiz questionsrandomly asked to ensure attendance.• Self-paced learning, requiring contractswith two vendors, Fusion Productionsand Intralearn to develop the necessaryIT infrastructure shells linking to memberdatabase for attendance and paymenttracking.The Board directed staff to set pricing forthe webinars commensurate with hourlycosts for seminars but with pricing to bePOWERHOUSE LIFT STATION SOLUTIONSwww.CHEMPACE.comEbbFlowCONTINUOUSTREATMENT!bioFORCEBLOCKBacterialtreatment,controls odors& reduces greaseBIG REDFloating solventcleans grease,oil, and sludgebioFORCEB220 RED2-PACKETSYSTEMBiologicalgrease controlCITRUS AROMAORANGE AIDFloating degreaser &deodorizer dissolvesgrease and sludge800-423-5350BUYING DIRECT ALWAYS EQUALS COST SAVINGS!If the challenge involves water, we’reup for it. We offer you a world of expertise, withvalue for today and foresight for tomorrow, for allof your unique water challenges. We’re building aworld of difference. Together.Charlotte 704-548-8461Raleigh 919-462-0250WeKnowWater@BV.comConsulting • Engineering • Construction • Operation I www.bv.com18 NC Currents Winter 2012/13BV.QtrPage.NCcurrents.cmyk.Jan2012.indd 1Click Here12/21/2011 3:35:49 PMto return to Table of Contents

evaluated as part of the business model tobe developed. Schools program contentmay be the most appropriate for self-pacedlearning.7. Received report on budget process fromTreasurer Chris Belk who explained theyear-long financial cycle, with accountingfunctions, program activities and cashflow. The Association is a $1.2 million peryear business requiring very substantialaccounting work. Audit, tax and year-endactivities peak in the December – Marchperiod. Conference and school revenuepeaks in the July – September period.Expenses peak in November – December,relating to the Annual Conference.Protracted budgeting – July throughNovember - allows committees to makerequests, Executive Committee and staff towork to develop budget and then providethe Board with multiple options for commentbefore approval of budget in November.8. The Board approved Jackie Jarrell’s requestto hire a facilitator from Tecker Internationalat a cost not to exceed $7,500, for aday-long Board Governance Workshop onSeptember 25, and set October 12 as thedate for a Board/Committee Workshop.9. Action Items:• Approved Wisconsin Board ofExamining Engineers (WBOEE) requestto require fourth edition of the manual,and drop prior editions as SystemSecurity and Emergency Responsetopics are covered only in the fourthedition.• Approved entering into a one-yearMemorandum of Agreement (MOA) tobe developed with North Carolina Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network(NC WARN) to provide administrativesupport services, subject to renewal foradditional years after re-evaluation at theend of the first year.• Ratified approval of EnvironmentalManufacturers’ RepresentativeEndowment Named Fund.• Approved continuation of requirementthat presenters submit papers forAnnual Conference.• Approved change in font forAssociation’s logo.• Approved honorary State LevelAssociation Membership (SLAM) forHarry Siebert.• Acknowledged the work of GeorgeSimon and Karen Whichart on theJoint Public Education project withNorth Carolina Waterworks OperatorsAssociation (NCWOA) and NorthCarolina Rural Water Association(NCRWA), and agreed that there shouldbe no advertising on the Joint PublicEducation Committee (PEC) website.• Approved Seminar and WorkshopCoordinator Policy, required because ofchange to all-volunteer on-site supportprotocol for Seminars and Workshops.• Increased NC WEA membership duesby $5 to $40 for 2013.• Requested that Water ResourcesCommittee refine list of regulatory issuesand barriers presented.• Approved funding for travel of staffmember to Interstate Water IssuesConfluence Conference in SouthCarolina.Remaining meetings of the Board of Trustees in2012 are as follows: September 20; November11 and 14, all at the Marriott City Center, 500Fayetteville Street, Raleigh.Click Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 19

NC AWWA-WEA Committee ChairsFor more committee information visit individualcommittee web pages on www.ncsafewater.org.Board of Trustees CommitteesSONAR Julie Hellman Hach Company (704) 619-2458 jhellman@hach.comNominating/Canvass John Kiviniemi OWASA (919) 537-4352 jkiviniemi@owasa.orgStrategic Planning Steve Drew City of Greensboro (336) 373-7893 steve.drew@ci.greensboro-nc.govConference Coordinating CouncilCOUNCIL CHAIR: Mary Knosby HDR Engineering, Inc. (704) 338-6857 mary.knosby@hdrinc.comAnnual Conference Local Arrangements Lori Brogden Schnabel Engineering (336) 274-9456 lbrogden@schnabel-eng.comAwards Adrianne Coombes McKim & Creed (919) 233-8091 ayecoombes@mckimcreed.comExhibits Jim Anderson Daparak (704) 323-7031 janderson@daparak.comOperations Challenge & Pipe TappingSponsorship Dave Zimmer CDM Smith (704) 342-4546 zimmerdt@cdmsmith.comSpring Conference Paul Shivers Highfill Infrastructure Engineering (910) 313-1516 pshivers@hiepc.comExternal Affairs CouncilCOUNCIL CHAIR: Tyler Highfill Highfill Infrastructure Engineering (919) 481-4342 thighfill@hiepc.comCommunication Tom Bach WSACC (704) 786-1783 tbach@wsacc.orgConstitution & Bylaws Chuck Willis Willis Engineering (704) 338-4668 chuck@willisengineers.comEndowment Ray Cox Highfill Infrastructure Engineering (910) 313-1516 rcox@hiepc.comMembership Services Kelly Boone CDM Smith (919) 787-5620 boonekr@cdmsmith.comPublic Education George Simon Jr. CDM Smith (704) 841-2588 GSimon@mckimcreed.comWater for People Lisa Edwards NC DENR (336) 771-5073 lisa.edwards@ncdenr.govYoung Professionals & Students Leigh-Ann Dudley Dewberry ldudley@dewberry.comTechnical Program CouncilCOUNCIL CHAIR: Jonathan Lapsley CDM Smith (704) 342-4546 lapsleyjs@cdmsmith.comAnnual Conference Program Chuck Shue McKim & Creed (704) 841-2588 cshue@mckimcreed.comeLearning Task Force Jonathan Lapsley CDM Smith (704) 342-4546 lapsleyjs@cdmsmith.comSpring Conference Program Kelly Ham McKim & Creed (910) 343-1048 kham@mckimcreed.comSEMINARS & WORKSHOPS COMMITTEES:Automation Greg Czerniejewski CDM Smith (919) 325-3500 czerniejewskiga@cdmsmith.comFinance & Management Elaine Vastis Raftelis Financial Consultants (704) 373-1199 evastis@raftelis.comIndustrial Katie Jones Dewberry (919) 424-3723 kljones@dewberry.comRegulatory Affairs Ron Hargrove City of Winston-Salem (336) 747-7312 ronh@cityofws.orgResiduals Management/Groundwater Jean Creech CMUD (704) 366-3588 jcreech@charlottenc.govRisk Management Jack Moyer URS Corporation (919) 461-1100 jack_moyer@urscorp.comSeminars and Workshops Betsy Drake Town of Cary (919) 481-5093 betsy.drake@townofcary.orgSustainability Randy Foulke URS Corporation (919) 461-1466 randy.foulke@urscorp.comWastewater Collection &Water Distribution Systems Terri Benson Brown and Caldwell (704) 373-9178 tbenson@brwncald.comWater Reuse Marla Dalton City of Raleigh (919) 996-3700 marla.dalton@raleighnc.govSchools CouncilCOUNCIL CHAIR: Jonathan Lapsley (704) 342-4546Collection & Distribution Schools Andy Brogden City of Raleigh (919) 212-5924 andy.brogden@raleighnc.comPlant Operations & Maintenance Bob Fritts CMUD (704) 363-8241 rfritts@ci.charlotte.nc.usProfessional Wastewater Operators Tony Mencome Heyward (980) 395-3926 tmencome@heyward.netWastewater Board ofEducation & Examiners David Wagoner CDM Smith (704) 302-3301 wagonerdl@cdmsmith.comWastewater Laboratory Analyst Marti Groome City of Greensboro (336) 433-7229 martie.groome@greensboro-nc.govWastewater Schools John Dodson City of Durham (919) 560-4384 john.dodson@durhamnc.govWater Board of Education & Examiners Thurman Green OWASA (919) 537-4224 tgreen@owasa.org20 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

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Committee ReportsThe following reports are based oninformation that was current as of October22, 2012. For more up-to-date informationrefer to each committee’s web pageon www.ncsafewater.org or contactthe committee’s chair directly. Contactinformation for all committee chairs isavailable on page 20 of this magazine, oron each individual committee’s page ofwww.ncsafewater.org. If you are interestedin joining a committee refer to the volunteerform available at www.ncsafewater.org orcontact the committee’s chair.Wastewater Schools CommitteeChair: John Dodson, City of DurhamThe Wastewater Treatment Plant OperatorsSchools Committee depends uponvolunteers to plan and deliver schoolsevery year. The committee organizes andruns two five-day schools (one in Raleighand one in Morganton) for BiologicalWastewater Treatment Plant Operatorsgrades I through IV, and is also responsiblefor a four-day school for Physical/ChemicalWastewater Treatment Plant Operatorsgrades I and II, and a one-day AdvancedWastewater Topics Seminar. In 2012 therewere 175 operators in attendance at theschool in Raleigh, and 134 operators atthe school in Morganton, 77 operators attendedthe Physical Chemical School, and48 people attended the Advanced TopicsSeminar.It takes over 100 people to teachand monitor the wastewater and physicalchemical schools, and I would like tothank the following people who chaired thecommittees responsible for setting up theindividual schools: Chris White – Eastern(Raleigh) Biological Wastewater School;James Pugh – Physical Chemical School;Billy Allen – Western (Morganton) BiologicalWastewater School; and Joe Hughes –Advanced Topics Seminar.The committee’s involvement in thistraining takes a lot of people and a large investmentof time. I believe there may be NCAWWA-WEA members who would care tobe involved in this committee in the future.New members are now being recruited forthe coming year to help plan, deliver, andmoderate the schools that this committeeconducts. There is a special need for thosethat can share their talent as instructors. Weneed your help. Participation in the committee’swork is an excellent way to networkacross the wastewater industry and thecommunities involved. Participation is also away for association members to ‘give back’to the wastewater community.The committee meets approximatelyonce a month from January through Augustto plan, deliver, and evaluate the schools.If you would like to find out more aboutthe committee, and enlist in its work, visitthe Wastewater Treatment Plant OperatorsSchools Committee’s web page, which islinked on www.ncsafewater.org/committees,to get additional information about ourcommittee and the schools and the committeemembers.Finally I would like to thank the individualmembers of this committee for makinganother successful year possible:• Billy Allen, Charlotte MecklenburgUtilities• Reed Atkinson, Charlotte MecklenburgUtilities• Chris Belk, Hazen and Sawyer• Bob Berndt, Hazen and Sawyer• Katya Bilyk, Hazen and Sawyer• Kenneth W. Bruce, Brown andCaldwell• Christopher Crotwell, Carollo Engineers• Mark Drake, The Wooten Company• John Dodson, City of Durham• David Duty, Pete Duty and Associates• Charles Fiero, Harnett County• Steve Goodwin, CH2M HILL• Robert Griffin, Shield Engineering• Rhonda Hagan Locklear, Town ofPembroke• Joseph D. Hughes, Aeration Industries• Jacqueline A. Jarrell, CharlotteMecklenburg Utilities• Catrice Jones, NC AWWA-WEA• Lee Kiser, Western PiedmontCommunity College• John Kiviniemi, OWASA• Dwight Lancaster, NC Rural WaterAssociation• T.J. Lynch, City of Raleigh• Chris McCorquodale, Town of SilerCity• Amy Moore, Town of Holly Springs• Jolene Northrup, P.E.• Chris Parisher, Town of Cary• Joe Paterniti, Jacobs• Betsy Drake, Town of Cary• Penny Peeler, Western PiedmontCommunity College• Don Price, NC DWQ• Ray Price, Smithfield Foods• James Proctor, Unifi Kinston• James Pugh, NC DWQ• Jeremy Rees, City of Morganton• Steve Reid, NC DWQ• Hal Schmit, MWH• Steve Shoaf, MSD Buncombe County• Barbra Sifford, NC DWQ• George Simon, MWH• Roger Spach, City of Lexington• Tom Spain, City of Henderson• Sandy Tripp, Stearns and Wheeler• Richard Tsang, CDM-Smith• David Wagoner, HDR• Mark Wessel, CDM-Smith• Arthur White, Hazen and Sawyer• Chris White, Hazen and Sawyer• Kevin Irby, CDM-Smith• Jason Beck, CDM-Smith• James Butcher, CDM-Smith• Maria Vanderloop, Town of Cary• Gerald St. Hilaire, CDM-Smith• Peter Schuler, Brown and Caldwell• Joe Scaffer, Town of Lexington22 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

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Member PortraitPortrait ofLaurin Kennedy:Working for RenewalRenewal has always been animportant part of Laurin Kennedy’sprofessional life. As the chairof the NC AWWA-WEA’s MembershipServices Committee, the Project Managerat CDM Smith is fi nding this principle tobe more important than ever. “We neednew people, new ideas,” she says. “Wewant to encourage young professionalsto get involved. They are the future of theprofession.”Twelve years ago, she was one of thoseyoung professionals herself, having madea ninety-degree turn toward the water andwastewater industry after a brief careerin textile management. “I decided that Iwanted to be an environmental engineer,”she explains. “When you are young, youwant to go out and change the world.I wanted to do that by improving theenvironment.”Enrolling in civil engineering at ClemsonUniversity, she signed up for the co-opprogram and was paired with the WesternCarolina Regional Sewer Authority (nowReWa) in Greenville, South Carolina. “Iinterviewed with them and I liked thepeople,” recalls Kennedy. “There was a lotof science involved so the work seemedinteresting to me, although it was notsomething I had ever envisioned myselfdoing.”In fact, she found the work so interestingthat she returned to work there in thesummers, eventually deciding to pursue aMasters in Environmental Engineering with afocus on wastewater. At the same time, shecontinued working at the Western CarolinaRegional Sewer Authority, eventually writingthe thesis for her masters degree on one oftheir wastewater plants.But after being involved on themunicipal side for four years, Kennedysoon realized that she wanted to pursuethe design side of her profession. In 2004,she decided to make a change, acceptinga consulting engineer position with CDMSmith in Charlotte, North Carolina.Since then, she has had plenty ofopportunity to work on sewer lines as wellas wastewater plant designs. At CDMSmith, she started as a design engineerbut quickly progressed to the role ofproject manager. “Having that designknowledge as an engineer has helped meto become a better project manager,” shenotes.One of her first assignments was ahigh profile sewer project encompassingsubstantial community involvement,including public meetings. “I found thatvery interesting because there’s more toit than just the design,” explains Kennedy.“You get to interact with the public andmeet people.”Over the years, she has continued to beinvolved with the project. Encompassing asewer infrastructure that runs right throughthe middle of Charlotte, the project hasalready progressed through three stages.“Renewal of aging infrastructure isdefinitely a challenge,” says Kennedy. “It’snice to be part of improving that situation.Seeing your design being constructed isdefinitely gratifying.”Another highlight of her career has beenobtaining her Professional Engineeringlicense, a milestone she accomplished in2004. Since then, she has also becomea board-certified environmental engineer.Kennedy notes that CDM Smith has beenvery supportive of her educational pursuits.“It is important to continue learningand stay current with new technology,”she says, adding that technology iscontinually evolving on the treatment sideof the industry, raising expectations forperformance levels. Unfortunately, theeconomic situation has made it difficultto implement the necessary infrastructurerenewal to meet the new standards.Another challenge for Kennedy hasbeen maintaining a healthy work-lifebalance. The mother of a four-year-old andan 18-month-old, she is presently workingpart time, with plans to return full-timewhen the children are older.Kennedy is no stranger to juggling abusy schedule. When she was a graduatestudent, her advisor encouraged her tosubmit her thesis for presentation at theannual WEA section conference in SouthCarolina. “I thought it would just be aposter but it was chosen for an actualpresentation,” she recalls.“We need new people, new ideas,” she says. “We want to encourage youngprofessionals to get involved. They are the future of the profession.”24 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

She enjoyed the experience so muchthat she continued to stay involved fromthat day forward. When she movedto North Carolina, she transferredher WEF membership and became amember of the AWWA as well. Besidescontinuing to submit papers and givepresentations, Kennedy also joined thePublic Education Committee of the NCAWWA-WEA.“I have always thought that it is veryimportant to work with students – evenas early as high school – to get themto learn about the environment andabout engineering,” she notes. “Not alot of kids are choosing to pursue thatcareer path these days. I think it is veryimportant to try to change that.”In fact, when student activitiesbecame part of the Public EducationCommittee, Kennedy helped establishNorth Carolina’s first student chapterat UNC Charlotte. She has also helpedto coordinate the Poster Contest atthe Annual Conference as well as theStudent Guide Program that placesstudents with industry professionalsfor a day of mentoring and networking.She has also spent some time judgingfor science fairs and setting up the NCAWWA-WEA booth at career fairs to letpeople know about the Association andwhat it does.“I have really enjoyed getting toknow other members as well,” addsKennedy, explaining her segue ontothe Membership Services Committee.“It’s one of those committees that isnecessary, but people hardly ever thinkabout it.” She describes the committeeas a small group of people trying toachieve big goals such as developingand supporting strategies and programsto recruit new members, while retainingand engaging existing ones.“We have a lot of members but only asmall percentage are actually involved,”she points out. Not that Kennedy isdiscouraged. Armed with her unflaggingenthusiasm, she has worked hard withthe committee to develop an advertisingcampaign to promote engagement.Those who missed the launch at theNovember conference need not worry.In the coming months, the message issure to be repeated loud and clear.© 2012 McKim & Creed, Inc.WOULDA.COULDA.SHOULDA.Renewal & Replacement ServicesOur renewal and replacement (R&R) specialists can attend to allyour aging infrastructure issues—from the most critical areasto a full-system approach that addresses capacity, structuralintegrity and systems efficiency.Among our R&R services:• Inflow/Infiltration Analysis• Flow Monitoring• Hydraulic Modeling• Trenchless Designwww.mckimcreed.com• SSES Sewer System Evaluation Surveys• CCTV Pipeline Inspection• GPS Surveys• Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)Click Hereto return to Table of Contents112218 mckim R&R ad-ncc.indd 1 9/26/12 4:26 PMwww.ncsafewater.org 25

Member PortraitPortrait ofSteve Drew:All the Right IngredientsWalking through the bottom door of the buildingwhere he works as Greensboro’s Director of WaterResources, Steve Drew starts his day by greeting theconstruction and maintenance crews. A few hours later, whenhe walks out the front door, he greets the ratepayers. “When weare talking about capital improvements of over several milliondollars and I see hardworking folks who arrive with a fi stfulof cash on the last day before their water gets turned off, it issobering,” he says. “It reminds you of the kind of value you owethese people.”For Drew, it is the people – from the ratepayers to thecustomer service staff to engineering, administrative, waterquality, maintenance and operators – who make his work soenjoyable that he continues onwards, despite the fact that hecould easily retire after 32 years of service. “I could not ask fora better team of technical people across the department whosupport me and help me with the things I may not know,” heexplains. “They do nothing but make me look good every time Ihave to present to City Council.”Although he now spends a large proportion of his day inmeetings, Drew still enjoys getting out to watch crews at work.“It is hard to keep me away from the plants and the field,” hesays. “That part, I miss very much.”It is an interesting comment, coming from a man who spentthe first years of his career literally down in the sewers, all whilecompleting a Bachelor of Arts with a major in political science.Drew grew up in New Jersey, where he spent his highschool years training in electronics and the mechanical trades.CB&I Designs & Builds award winningSteel Water Storage Tankselevated potable storage needsDon Nasontel: 678-935-3652dnason@CBI.comwww.CBI.com/waterCB&I · 3600 Mansell Rd. Ste 230 · Alpharetta, GA 30022 · USAAt the same time, he worked for the school system, repairingtelevisions and other equipment, later obtaining an electronictechnician’s license.“My vocational training is what helped me get an entry-leveljob as a pumping station plant mechanic in what was thencalled the Water and Sewer Division of Public Works,” saysDrew, who moved to Greensboro in 1979. “I later became oneof the department’s first electronics technicians.”He applied his expertise on both the sewer lift stations andthe water booster stations, ensuring the smooth transmissionof data from various remote sites. This often involved climbingdown into wet wells and raking the sewer bar screens. “Nomatter how important you thought you were, while you were ata sewer pumping station, it was your responsibility to take careof business,” he recalls. “Then you proceeded with whatevertask you had at hand, whether that was working on motorcontrollers or repairing signal generators to get the alarms backto the plant. You were a jack-of-all-trades.”Combined with his technical skills, this experience enabledDrew to learn the process of water and wastewater as atechnician rather than an operator. “Process control is myexpertise,” he notes, adding taking courses in environmentalscience during his Bachelors degree was also beneficial. Astime progressed, Drew had the opportunity to fill in as anoperator on an emergency basis.Then in 1989, he was promoted to the position of PlantSuperintendent of Maintenance and Operations, overseeing thedistribution system, pumping stations, tanks, communicationsystems, and mechanical processes across all the watertreatment plants. By that time, he had an A Certificate as aWater Operator. He later earned his C Well Certificate as well asvarious maintenance certifications.“I learned the business of operations primarily throughmy expertise in process control and systems integration,”explains Drew. “The fun part of coming up like that is beingable to marry technology to the process and science of watertreatment.”Throughout the 1990s, Drew led the efforts to haveGreensboro’s plants refitted with Ethernet and digitalintegration, and rewired with Programmable Logic Controllers,in preparation for the implementation of a modern supervisorycontrol and data acquisition (SCADA) system.Water_Ad_Alpharetta-1.indd 126 NC Currents Winter 2012/134/18/2012 4:45:29 PMClick Hereto return to Table of Contents

Member Portrait“I could not ask for a better team of technical people across the departmentwho support me and help me with the things I may not know.”The task proved challenging. All the instrumentation andsending devices designed in the 1960s had been mechanical,with no electronics whatsoever. “While other cities and utilitieswere landing computers on desks for office automation, wewere busy putting the data highway in plants that were 40 to50 years old,” recalls Drew, adding that much of the work wasdone with internal talent. “In the early part, we designed our ownpanels and, in some cases, built them, putting in rudimentarycomponents. It took several years to go through hundreds if notthousands of devices, system-wide.”Since then, these SCADA systems have been improvedand rehabilitated two to three times over. At the same time, thedepartment now has four electronics technicians to take care ofinstrumentation.In 2001, Drew was promoted again, this time to Water SupplyDivision Manager. “That involved everything from the lake to thetap,” he recalls. In total, he oversaw the work of 50 employees,including those in operations, the laboratory and the regulatorypart of the division.Then in 2010, Drew was recruited to the Operations Division.With his maintenance background and his ability to work withcrews combined with his interpersonal skills and leadership,he was an ideal choice for the job. As Operations Manager, heoversaw 168 employees involved in everything from constructionand maintenance to meter services and water and sewer lines.“The Operations Division has a diverse team providing reliableservice, often under difficult circumstances. I found that areato be challenging and that was where I was planning to end mycareer and retire.”But fate had other plans. When the position for Director ofWater Resources came up, Drew decided – at the last minute –to throw his hat in the ring. After all, he reasoned, the interviewprocess would be good practice in case he wanted to applyfor part time work after he retired. “I did it for the experience,”he confirms. A rigorous process, the interview involved a peerreview, encompassing three days of problem solving and roleplaying, including presenting a budget to a board and conductinga meeting with staff.No one was more surprised than Drew when he finished in thetop three. Then when he was offered the position, he decided toaccept. “It was never my goal to climb up the ladder,” he says,“just to try and do a good job and be as technically astute aspossible. I always focused on my own self-development to makesure I stayed current.”In fact, Drew’s only regret is that, despite two attempts, he hasbeen unsuccessful in completing his Masters degree in PublicAffairs. Multiple year droughts and eldercare responsibilities since2009 have precluded his accomplishing this goal so far.His current position is also keeping him very busy.Greensboro is the third largest city in the State of NorthCarolina and the Water Resources Department is thefourth largest utility, encompassing water, wastewaterand stormwater services for 100,000 active water andsewer accounts. “We have a 50-year supply and muchlonger if we take care of it,” says Drew. Drinking water isprovided from two conventional filtration plants suppliedby a three-lake reservoir system. Greensboro has waterinterconnect contracts with three neighboring systemsand can purchase up to 6.39 MGD from the PiedmontTriad Regional Water Authority for which Greensboro isthe largest investor. Greensboro also purchases a 2.0MGD take or pay minimum up to 5.0 MGD from the Cityof Burlington to the east and a 0.5 MGD take or payminimum up to 4.5 MGD from the City of Reidsville to thenorth.The department encompasses 385 people, most ofwhom are full-time benefited employees. Set up as anenterprise fund within the City of Greensboro, WaterResources is completely revenue-supported.Despite a busy schedule, Drew still finds time to teacha Precision Instruments Course at the Maintenance andTechnology School, a function he assumed while servingas Chair of the NC AWWA-WEA’s Plant Operationsand Maintenance Committee. He was one of severalinstrumental committee chairs whose work led to thecreation of the school. Over the past five to six years,a program has been developed in concert with theAmerican Board of Certification, which also sets theexams. To date, three levels have been rolled out, with thecurriculum for Level Four now complete so that the firstLevel Four exam can be administered in 2013.The Maintenance and Technology School hasnow trained and certified hundreds of mechanics andtechnicians statewide.Drew knows first-hand the value of technicalcertification and training. “I had lots of good opportunitiesand people who trusted me and my technical skills alongthe way,” he says. “It has been a good ride.”Not that he is ready to hang up his gloves quite yet.Although he talks about one day spending more time withhis family (he recently became a grandfather), his hamradio and his 27-foot cruiser, there is no firm retirementdate on the horizon. Nonetheless, he knows that when theday comes, his beloved boat will be waiting for him at thedock in Oriental, ready to take him out onto the PamlicoSound and onto another chapter of a life well lived.Click Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 27

Member PortraitPortrait ofMike Osborne:Living Life to the FullestOn December 1, 1998, MikeOsborne turned in his Master’sthesis. In the two weeksthat followed, he took his fi nal exams,defended his thesis and prepared for hiswife’s birthday as well as for Christmas.On December 28, he started a new jobwith W.K. Dickson. His fi rst son was bornon December 29. “I do nothing half-way,”laughs Osborne. “I jump in with both feet.”Indeed, it is that kind of enthusiasmthat led him to his current position asRegional Manager for McKim & Creed.Growing up in Delaware, the youngest of12, Osborne spent countless hours in thecreek behind his house, catching crayfishand minnows. “I have always beenintrigued by the natural world,” he admits.“I was enthralled by sea creatures, birdsand wild animals.”In high school, Osborne attendeda vocational/technical program wherehe studied to become a laboratorytechnician. “I had chemistry three periodsa day five days a week,” he recalls.The program also included a co-opcomponent for which Osborne worked atHercules, a chemical manufacturing firmin Wilmington, Delaware.He continued his studies at CampbellUniversity in Buies Creek, North Carolina,where he was also involved in crosscountryas well as track and field. “I wasfirst a chemistry major and then I switchedto biology,” says Osborne.Nonetheless, after graduation, he wentback to work as a bench chemist, thistime at a firm in Raleigh, NC that testedwater and soil samples for companies thatreported to the Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA). “I quickly realized it wasnot a career on which I could support afamily,” recalls Osborne. Besides, afterthree years of chemistry in high school, fouryears of chemistry and biology in universityand five years of working in a chemistry lab,he was more than done with chemistry.Relocating to Charlotte, where hiswife accepted a position as a structuralengineer, Osborne was ready to considerother options. With the job market less thanconducive to his continuing in chemicallaboratory work, the die was cast. “I did alot of research on what interested me at thetime and then started to take classes in theengineering program at UNC Charlotte,” hesays. The year was 1997.By 1999, Osborne’s career as anengineer was well underway. Over thenext five years at W. K. Dickson, heworked his way from engineering intern toproject manager. A lot of his work involvedassisting clients in obtaining grant and loanfunding for projects. He enjoyed helpingsmaller, financially-challenged communitiessecure the funding they so desperatelyneeded.His work took him from Concord tothe western portion of North Carolina. “Ilearned a lot,” he recalls. “It was a greatexperience.”One notable project involved installinga 30” water main along NC Highway 49,which connects Charlotte to a number ofsmaller communities. Because the Highway49 corridor was being expanded, there wassignificant pressure to design and installthe line before the start of Department ofTransport (DOT) construction. “The otherdriving force was the opening of the newCabarrus arena,” recalls Osborne. “Theyneeded water.” Fortunately, he was nostranger to accomplishing a great deal in ashort time.While at W.K. Dickson, Osborne alsoserved for some time as Lincoln County’sutility engineer. He built the county’shydraulic model and reviewed all the planssubmitted by developers. At the sametime, he helped city managers understandthe strengths and weaknesses of theirwater systems. He also helped update theinfrastructure in the water plants throughsuch measures as redoing the filters.This was one of countless projectson which Osborne enjoyed working. “Ilearned a tremendous amount workingfor the project managers who were inplace when I came on board at W.K.Dickson,” he recalls. “They taught me howto mentor, how to give enough rope thatyou learn without hanging yourself. I havetried to apply that approach throughoutmy career.” Mentoring is something he stillenjoys immensely.In 2005, he joined his friend andmentor Joe Stowe – the former director ofCharlotte-Mecklenburg – at CH2M HILL.“They made me an offer and gave mesome opportunities that I would not havehad otherwise,” says Osborne.One of those opportunities involvedperforming stream and bank restoration.In the fall of 2005, two hurricanes sweptalong the spine of the AppalachianMountains. After the storms, Osborne andhis team from CH2M HILL were hired byfour counties to manage 200 stream bankrepair sites for a total of $11-$12 million ofconstruction.“There were a lot of great people atCH2M HILL,” he notes. “At the same time,it was pretty exciting for me to be up in themountains, among the streams, spendingtime with nature. It was a stressful butwonderful challenge.”28 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

Member PortraitDespite a very full working life, Osborne has always made time to servehis profession, his community and his church.Then in 2008, Osborne accepted aposition a McKim & Creed. As SeniorProject Manager, he is helping build thepractice, assisting with several importantprojects and working with local area clientsin North and South Carolina. He has alsohelped with business planning in Nashville,Tennessee and Augusta, Georgia. InAugust 2009, he became the RegionalManager for the Water Business Group outof Charlotte.Despite a very full working life,Osborne has always made time to servehis profession, his community and hischurch. He joined the AWWA right atthe beginning of his career, and hasserved on several committees, includingProgram and Government Affairs. Forseveral years, he has been a memberof the Board of Trustees and is currentlyserving as Vice-Chair.Osborne proudly sports his goldenshovel, which was awarded to him by theSelect Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers(5S) in 2010. “It was quite an honor to berecognized by the 5S,” he says.He also enjoys a longstandingassociation with the Professional Engineersof North Carolina (PENC), having workedhis way through the chain of command atthe local chapter and held several officesat the state level. Currently, he sits on thePENC’s Education Foundation, which givesout scholarships to engineers.In the community, Osborne is involvedin his church as well as with Scouts. AnAssistant Scout Master for the troopin which his children are members, hehas successfully completed the WoodBadge training course for leaders in theBoy Scouts of America. He and his twosons, aged 10 and 13, are also involved inScouting for Food, restocking the pantryfor Loaves and Fishes of Charlotte, aprogram that collects and supplies food topeople in crisis.With such a busy life, what keepsOsborne going? His answer: a 5:00 a.m.run four to five times a week. Thanks tothis regular training, he recently completeda marathon in 3:31. But then that shouldbe no surprise for a man who once earneda degree, had his first child and started anew job all in the same month. After thatmarathon, running the Charlotte ThunderRoad Race must have seemed like nosweat at all.Click Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 29

Plant Spotlight:Westside WastewaterTreatment PlantHigh Point, NCPlant SpotlightInformation provided by: Tim Fitzgerald, Wastewater Plants Superintendent, and John Hodges, Wastewater Plants ManagerArticle created by: David Hamilton, PE / Malcolm Pirnie/ARCADIS (NC AWWA-WEA Plant Operations & Maintenance Committee)GeneralThe High Point Westside WastewaterTreatment Plant (WWTP) began operationin 1929 and is located west of HighPoint and north of Thomasville, NC. Theplant discharges to Rich Fork Creek, atributary of the Yadkin River. One of twowastewater treatment facilities owned andoperated by the City of High Point, theplant provides sewer service to a populationof approximately 28,000 consisting ofapproximately 75% domestic wastewaterand 25% industrial wastewater. Designedfor 6.2 MGD, the facility treats 4.1 MGDon average and has a maximum monthlyaverage flow of 4.6 MGD. The annualfacility operating cost is between $1.4Mand $1.5M.Treatment ProcessesThe key Westside treatment processes areas follows:Preliminary Treatment• Mechanical bar screen• Vertical turbine solids-handling (VTSH)pumps (four)• Fine screen system• Manual bar screen• Grit removal system• Odor control systemPrimary Treatment• Flow equalization basins (two); totalcapacity of approximately 3.0 MG• Primary clarifiers (two): circular, centerfeed; 70’ diameter, 12’ depthSecondary Treatment• Bio-filter: 70’ diameter, 20’ syntheticmedia depth• Conventional activated sludge with finebubble diffused air (three basins); totalcapacity 2.3 MG• Alum feed (phosphorous precipitation)• Secondary clarifiers (two): circular,center feed; 90’ diameter, 14’ depth• Rotary drum thickener (Parkson)• Sludge dewatering centrifuge• Effluent filters (five): deep bed• Ultraviolet light disinfection system: twochannels; four banks of 40 lamps each(Trojan UV 4000)• Effluent pump station flood pumps(four); 100 HP each (Fairbanks Morse).The detailed description of theseprocesses is as follows:1. The influent waste stream enters thePlant from the collection system where itis screened via a mechanical bar screen.Screenings are deposited on a conveyorbelt and transported to a self-dumpinghopper.2. One of four VTSH influent pumps liftsthe incoming flow from the wet wellto the top of the preliminary treatmentfacility (PTF) where gravity flows throughtwo fine screening devices wheresmaller solids are captured and removedvia an auger and screw conveyor.3. The screenings conveyed to a 22-yardroll-off container.4. Screened influent then passes throughthe grit removal process where a stirredgritvortex system settles out the influentand removes the grit. The grit is thenpumped to two grit classifiers where thewater is separated from the grit and thegrit is conveyed to the roll-off container.The grit and screenings are then hauledto a landfill by a private contractor.Current High Point Westside Facility.Preliminary Treatment Facility Construction.30 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

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Plant Spotlight5. An odor scrubber fan pulls air fromthe influent wet well, sludge holdingtanks, chemical feed room and PTFbuilding. Scrubber air is passed througha two-stage scrubber tower systemwhere sodium hypochlorite and sodiumhydroxide chemically remove hydrogensulfide gas (H2S).6. The treated waste stream then flows bygravity to the primary clarifiers where atwo-to-four-hour detention time allowssettling and subsequent removal ofbiochemical oxygen demand (BOD) andtotal suspended solids (TSS). The settledsludge is pumped to the sludge holdingtank where it is eventually dewateredvia a centrifuge, then transported to theEastside WWTP to be incinerated anddisposed.7. The primary clarifier effluent flows bygravity to the bio-filter recirculation pumpstation where a portion is pumped tothe bio-filter and the remainder flows bygravity into the aeration basins.8. The bio-filter effluent flows by gravity backto the head of the aeration basins. Theaeration basin effluent flows by gravity tothe two secondary clarifiers. Activatedsludge (mixed liquor) is allowed to settle inthe secondary clarifiers where a portion iswasted to the rotary drum thickener wherethe sludge is thickened to approximately3.5% and pumped to the sludge holdingRotary Drum Thickenertank. The remainder of the concentratedmixed liquor in the secondary clarifier ispumped back to the head of the aerationbasins for reseeding.Slaked lime is used for alkalinity adjustmentin the aeration basins, and liquid alum isused for phosphorus precipitation. Thesystem is comprised of two 10,000-gallonalum storage tanks and three feed pumps.The secondary clarifier effluent flows bygravity to the wet well for the effluent filterswhere it is then pumped to each of the fivefilters. The effluent from the filters flows bygravity to the UV disinfection channel whereit is disinfected using UV light. UV disinfectedeffluent then flows into the UV wet welland then to the effluent pump station. Finaleffluent then flows by gravity to Rich ForkCreek.Two process water pumps are locatedin the UV effluent wet well. These pumpssupply water to a water storage tank. Thisnon-potable water is used for the lime slakingoperation, yard hydrants, equipment seallubrication, and for effluent filter backwashingvia two backwash pumps located in theeffluent pump station.There are four flood pumps in the effluentpump station to pump any effluent unableto gravitate from the pump station (due tohigh receiving stream flow) out and into thereceiving stream, thereby preventing floodingdue to flow backing up into the plant.Monitoring and ControlWestside uses a SCADA system to monitorand control certain processes and processequipment, to maintain maintenancerecords, print daily reports, and manipulateprocess parameter/equipment set points.Expansions and UpgradesThe original 1929 plant was later expandedin 1959 and 1986. High Point completeda phased upgrade in 2009 (preliminarytreatment facility) and 2012 (effluent filters,effluent pump station, rotary drum thickener,UV channel addition, and plant flood berm).The next phase is planned for 2013-2015 tobe able to incrementally expand the capacityinitially to 8.2 MGD, then to 10 MGD. Thislatest phase includes additional aeration basins,a blower and nitrified recycle building,renovation of the air diffuser system, installationof mixers on the new aeration basins,construction of a new secondary clarifier,renovation of existing primary clarifiers andsecondary clarifiers, and the installation of anew process water filtration system.ChallengesEffluent FiltersA long-term challenge has been maintainingtreatment through the effluent sand filters.The original effluent filters were travelingbridge filters. The media was comprised of11 inches of sand on top of a one-inch porousplate. The porous plate was attached tothe top of a fiberglass frame through whichthe backwash pump directed the backwashwater. Backwash was an almost continualprocess with semiannual cleaning withcaustic being required during the last fewyears of the life of this process. The recentconstruction of the deep-bed filters has effectivelyeliminated effluent filter flow-throughand effluent treatment problems. The plantis now meeting all of its National PollutantDischarge Elimination System (NPDES)permit parameters.Loss of Nitrifying BacteriaAnother recent problem the plant facedinvolved the loss of the nitrification process.When collection system line cleaning wasperformed by an outside contractor, thechemical used in the collection systemappeared to affect the plant’s nitrifyingbacteria. In order to revive the nitrificationprocess activated sludge, mixed liquor32 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

was hauled by tanker truck from theEastside WWTP to the Westside WWTPand discharged into the aeration basin.After fortifying the Westside process withapproximately 35,000 gallons of transferredactivated sludge, the nitrification processreturned to normal after a couple of weeks ofacclimatization.PersonnelStaffOperations and Maintenance staff include24 personnel: eight shift operators, two reliefoperators, one chief operator, one plantsuperintendent, two maintenance personnel,eight lab employees (one male, seven arefemale) and two administrative staff (bothfemale). The plant is staffed 24/7; operatorswork 12-hour shifts (7am – 7pm or 7pm –7am) on a 5/2 split schedule. Shifts rotateevery 28 days. Maintenance personnel areon site Monday through Friday, eight hoursa day.Staff DevelopmentWastewater Operator Schools are anopportunity provided for plant operatorsto advance their State level wastewatercertifications (paid for by the city), with meritpay increases for each certification levelachieved.Leadership TrainingClasses were recently offered for directorlevel, emerging leaders, and frontline staff.Continuing EducationThe six hours of annual continuing educationrequired by the State for operators tomaintain their license is paid for by the city.Health and SafetyEmployees are afforded the opportunityto engage in weight loss programs, healthscreenings, lunch and learn sessions, andpersonal fitness challenges. LMS SafetyTraining features online safety training andis required for all employees on an annualbasis.The City of High Point has incorporateda direct approach to safety via a Safetyand Health Division with a director andExecutive Safety Committee. The Directoroversees the implementation of safetyand health policies, incident investigation,facilities inspection and coordination ofmonthly Safety Coordinator’s meetings.Safety Coordinators are appointed fromeach plant or division. They must completean Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration (OSHA) approved safetycourse, perform an annual audit and reviewof training needs for their assigned area(s)and develop training plans as required,and communicate with Safety and Healthfor any assistance needed. Coordinatorsmust also remain aware of incident trendsoccurring within their departments, ensurepersonal protective equipment (PPE) isavailable and properly used, facilitatePlant Spotlightnecessary training, and employ correctiveaction as needed.Superintendents are also encouragedto attend the monthly Safety Coordinator’smeetings, and participate in ‘tailgate’training sessions for their employees atleast every two weeks.Unique AttributesThe City of High Point has always beenproactive in regard to improved methods ofwastewater treatment and process control.The Westside WWTP has been at the samelocation serving the same area since 1929,yet it has grown to meet the demands ofchanging population and environmentalregulations. Plant processes have been improvedupon through the use of proven andeven prototype systems. The current facilityincorporates the latest in technology withautomation and SCADA control for almostall plant processes and process equipment.With the completion of the pendingexpansion the Westside Plant will becomea biological nutrient removal facility. This willensure that future NPDES limits regardingnutrient removal can be met and the environmentwill continued to be protected.Contact information for more on theHigh Point Westside WastewaterTreatment PlantTim Fitzgerald, Wastewater Plants Superintendent(tim.fitzgerald@highpointnc.govand 336-822-4784).Design and technical servicesfor new and existing damsGreensboro, NC / 336-274-9456 / schnabel-eng.comClick Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 33

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Annual Conference SummaryNC AW WA-WE A92 nd Annual ConferenceNovember 11-14, 2012 | Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NCThe 92nd Annual Conference was amemorable success, with over 1,200 waterand wastewater professionals and 154exhibitors throughout North Carolina arrivingin Raleigh on November 11 to kick offthe event. The conference was held at theRaleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NC.Three days of educational and recreationalactivities provided the perfectbackdrop for exchanging ideas. Attendeesgained a national perspective from guestsRosemary Smud, AWWA 2012-2014 VicePresident, and Rick Warner, P.E.. WaterEnvironment Federation Treasurer.Papers presented during technicalsessions on Monday and Tuesday gaveattendees the opportunity to learn fromothers’ experiences. Technical sessionsrunning all day with no formal lunch breakallowed attendees to attend even moresessions and stop for a buffet lunch whenthey were ready. Wednesday’s forumdiscussed Hydro-Fracturing: Implicationsfor Source Water Protection & Treatment.If you were unable to attend, or wouldlike to review a paper presented at theconference, most papers are availableon the Annual Conference page of www.ncsafewater.org.There were plenty of activities for attendeeswith a competitive spirit, includingthe addition of the Process Control Event tothe annual Operations Challenge. See thelist of winners for the golf tournament, pipetapping contest, operations challenge, andbest tasting water contest on the followingpages.Attendees gathered at The Oxford for araffle benefitting the NC Safewater fund andwere treated to free desserts and live musicfrom Ray Cox. A total of $8,799 was raisedfor the NC Safe Water Endowment Fund.Many people and organizations wererecognized for their achievements throughoutthe conference. (See the following pagesfor a list of award winners.) Among thoserecognized were the 5-S inductees whocontinued the tradition of collecting moneyfor the Carol Bond Scholarship. Their effortsearned $1,694 to add to the annual scholarshipfund.Thank you to everyone who attended,and to everyone who coordinated theconference, including the exhibitors andsponsors. (See pages 43 and 44 for lists ofexhibitors and sponsors.) Working together,we created a great conference!Mark your calendars now andplan to join us for the 93 rdAnnual Conference, November10-13, 2013 in Concord, NC!Rick Warner, National WEF Treasurer,speaking at the Gavel Gala.Incoming Chair Jackie Jarrelland Outgoing Chair John McLaughlin.Rosemary Smud, National AWWA Vice-President speaking at the Opening Session.Click Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 35

NC AW WA-WE A92 nd Annual ConferenceNovember 11-14, 2012 | Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NCConference at a Glance1st Place Pipe Tapping Team - City of Concord Smokin’ Bits.Student Poster Contest 1st Place Winner: Tate Rogers, NCSU.2nd Place Pipe Tapping Team - Town of Apex Team I.Student Poster Contest 2nd Place Winner: Allison Reinert, NCSU.3rd Place Pipe Tapping Team - City of Raleigh Tarheel Tappers.Student Poster Contest 3rd Place Winner: Mehrnoosh Eslamiamirabadi, NCSU.36 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

NC AW WA-WE A92 nd Annual ConferenceNovember 11-14, 2012 | Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NCConference at a Glance1st Place Operations Challenge Laboratory Event – Slayers from CMUDand Union County Public Works (William Higgins, Ben Silvers, ChrisLove, Travis O’Leary and coach Hank Lewis).Team Flow Motion from MSD Buncombe County took first place in severalOperations Challenges events including Process Control, Collections,Maintenance and won the overall competition (Jason Brigman,Gilbert Karn, Jason Price, Shaun Armistead and coach Ben Reeves).Water Technologies LLCPOLYMERS AND COAGULANT BLENDSFOR POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENTCORROSION INHIBITORS, SEQUESTRANTS– Zinc Orthophosphates– Polyphosphates– Zinc Polyphosphate– Orthopolyphosphates– Orthophosphates– Miscellaneous PhosphatesPOTASSIUM AND SODIUM PERMANGANATEDEFOAMERSALGAECIDE38 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

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NC AW WA-WE A92 nd Annual ConferenceNovember 11-14, 2012 | Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NCAward RecipientsCollection System of the YearLarge System: MSD Bumcombe CountyMedium System: Orange Water & SewerAuthoritySelect Society ofSanitary Sludge Shovelers (5S)Crystal Broadbent, Hazen and SawyerBob Fritts, CMUDMelinda King, City of GreensboroDon Safrit, Secure Resources, PLLCWastewater CollectionsOperator of the YearThomas L. Johnson, City of RaleighWWTP Operations & MaintenanceExcellence AwardEast Region: City of Goldsboro WRFCentral Region: North Cary WRFWest Region: Jimmy Smith WWTP,Boone, NCWEF Life MembersEric L. RogersAWWA Silver Water DropThomas W. Murr, Jr., Michael S. Acquesta,Thomas M. Spain, Timothy E. ShawKasey MonroeOutstanding Service AwardGeorge Simon, McKim & CreedArthur Sidney Bedell AwardAngela Lee, CMUDWilliam D. Hatfield AwardKim Neely, Charlotte MecklenburgUtilities DepartmentWastewater Lab Analyst AwardAngela Boswell, City of Rocky MountGeorge Warren Fuller AwardWilliam Dowbiggin, CDM SmithKenneth J. MillerWater For People AwardKraig Kern, W.K. DicksonDonald E. FranciscoEducator of the Year AwardDwight Lancaster,NC Rural Water AssociationSafe Water MaintenanceTechnologist of the Year ExcellenceDell Harney, City of GreensboroGolf Tournament1st: Mike Dillard, WC Equipment SalesDave Williams, WC Equipment SalesFrank Bland, AirvacMike Hager, Charlatte of America2nd: Jeff Cruickshank, Hazen & SawyerChristie Putnam, City of ConcordScott Hunneycutt, Union CountyNeal Gaston, Union County3rd: Eric Williams, HDR EngineeringMike Richardson, CFPUAChris Thompson, City of High PointKeith Pugh, City of High PointClosest to the PinRoy Whitaker, EMA ResourcesClay ShootHigh Overall Shooter: Eric DavisHigh Overall Female Shooter:Kathleen Tedder“A” Class Winners1st: Alan Oldham2nd: Mark Landis3rd: Andrew Wilson“B” Class Winners1st: Chris Little2nd: Michael Kirby3rd: Scott Darnell5S Committee and inductees: Bill Brewer, Terry Houk, Mark Wessel,Thurman Green, TJ Lynch, Mike Osborne, Jon Lapsley,Melinda King, Don Safrit, Bob Fritts, Crystal Broadbent.Asheville Copperheads Womens Pipe Tapping Team.40 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

NC AW WA-WE A92 nd Annual ConferenceNovember 11-14, 2012 | Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NCBest Tasting Water Contest1st: Charlotte Mecklenburg UtilitiesFranklin WTP2nd: Cary-Apex WTP3rd: (tie) Durham Brown WTP &City of AsheboroStudent Poster Contest1st: Tate Rogers, NCSU2nd: Allison Reinert, NCSU3rd: Mehrnoosh Eslamiamirabodi, NCSUCarol Bond Scholarship RecipientsCollege & UniversityStudent ScholarshipsAlma Beciragic, Queens UniversityStockholm Junior Water Prize,North Carolina RepresentativeAvi Aggarwal, NC School ofScience and MathMen’s Pipe Tapping1st: City of Concord Smokin’ Bits2nd: Town of Apex Team I3rd: City of Raleigh Tarheel TappersWomen’s Pipe Tapping1st: Asheville CopperheadsOPERATIONS CHALLENGELaboratory Events1st: Slayers2nd: Flow Motion3rd: PredatorsMaintenance Event1st: Flow Motion2nd: Slayers3rd: PredatorsCollections Systems Event1st: Flow Motion2nd: Slayers3rd: PredatorsProcess Control1st: Flow Motion2nd: Slayers3rd: PredatorsOverall1st: Flow Motion2nd: Slayers3rd: Predatorswhen we saythis fits the billwe mean itliterally.Neptune gives you the perfect answer to high water billcomplaints: the E-Coder)R900i . Accurate reads. Data loggingfor 96 rolling days of hourly data. You’ve got the goods oncustomer consumption – along with leak, tamper, and reverseflow data – with a fully integrated wireless AMR/AMI solution.TAKE CONTROLneptunetg.com1600 Alabama Highway 229, Tallassee, AL 36078 334.283.6555 1.800.633.8754 ext.437Click Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 41

NC AW WA-WE A92 nd Annual ConferenceNovember 11-14, 2012 | Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NCAward RecipientsPast recipients of the George Warren Fuller Award: Steve Shoaf, Les Hall,Michael Richardson, Kasey Monroe, Barry Gullet, Robert Walters, PamMoss, A.T. Rolan, Joe Stowe, Don Francisco.Past recipients of the Arthur Sidney Bedell Award: Steve Shoaf, TrilleMendenhall, Les Hall, Kasey Monroe, Barry Gullet, Pam Moss, HowardKimbrell, A.T. Rolan, Angela Lee, Joe Stowe, Don Francisco.42 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

NC AW WA-WE A92 nd Annual ConferenceNovember 11-14, 2012 | Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NCExhibitorsThe 419 Group, LLCABBA Pump Parts & ServiceAdvance Enterprise SystemsAdvanced Drainage Systems, Inc.AMD Solutions, Inc.Anchor Industrial Sales, Inc.Atlantic Process Sales, LLCAtlantic Valve & Equipment, Inc.Beck Sales And Engineering Co.Beijer ElectronicsBio-Nomic Services, Inc.Burnett Inc.Carolina Management Team, LLCCarolina Pumpworks, LLCCarotek Inc.CB&I Inc.Centurion Construction Company, Inc.Charles R. Underwood, Inc.Clearwater Inc.Combs & Associates Inc.Control Instruments Inc.CovalenThe Crom CorporationCustom Controls Unlimited Inc.Daparak Inc.Dehn, Inc.Dixie Electro Mechanical Services Inc.Dorsett TechnologiesDuncan-Parnell, Inc.Eagle Microsystems, Inc.Eason Diving & Marine ContractorsEMA Resources, Inc.Environmental Operating Solutions, Inc.Esco Products, Inc.EW2 Environmental Inc.Ford Hall Company Inc.Frazier Engineering P.A.GHD Consulting Services Inc.Hach CompanyHanson Pressure PipeHarco FittingsHaskellHayes & Lunsford ElectricMotor Repair, Inc.Heyward Inc.Heyward InstrumentationHOBAS Pipe USAHydrostructures, P.A.Infosense, Inc.Insituform Technologies, Inc.Interstate Utility Sales Inc.Johnston Inc.KemiraKemp Inc.Kimley Horn & Associates, Inc.KL Shane Inc.Kruger Inc.Logan Clay ProductsMarziano & McGougan, P.A.McGill AssociatesMechanical Equipment CompanyMidland GIS SolutionsNorth Carolina Rural Water AssociationPace Analytical Services, Inc.PC ConstructionPencco, Inc.The Perkinson CompanyPete Duty and Associates, Inc.Petroleum Recovery ServicesPittsburg Tank & Tower Maintenance Co.Precon CorporationPreferred Sources Inc.Premier Water, LLCPrimary Flow Signal, Inc.Raynor Environmental EnterprisesRed Flint Sand and GravelRedzone RoboticsRivers and Associates, Inc.Roberts Filter GroupRodders and Jets Supply Co.S&ME, Inc.Salmons Dredging, Diving &Marine ConstructionSealing Systems, Inc.Severn Trent Water Purification, Inc.Sherwin WilliamsSoil PlusSouthern Environmental Systems, LLCSpectrashield Liner SystemsSterling Water Technologies LLCSynagroTC&M Systems, Inc.TenCate GeotubeTnemecTrihedral Engineering LimitedUL LLCUnivar USAUSABlueBookVaporooterWater Loss Systems, Inc.WC Equipment SalesWillis EngineersXylem, Flygt ProductsZorn Equipment SalesUTILITY LAND SERVICE, LLCRight-of-Way & Real Property AcquistionReal Estate Consultation ServicesPO Box 5248Columbia, SC 29250-5248JOHN T. GAFFNEYOffice 803-730-6635jgaffney@utilitylandservice.com755 Yadkinville Rd.Mocksville, NC 27028336.751.1441336.751.1442 Faxwww.emaresourcesinc.comContact:Erik Blankenship - PresidentProviding “Turn-Key” BiosolidsManagement Programs for municipalitiesand industries throughout the Carolinas.• Land Application• Monitoring & Reporting• Biosolids Sampling & Analysis• Permitting• Public Relations & Education• Alkaline Stabilization• Dredging & Pumping• Digester & Lagoon Cleaning• Mobile Mechanical Dewatering& TransportationClick Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 43

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S P E C I A L S E C T I O NSOURCEWATER:GOODBADUGLYSECTION CONTENTS:Asheville’s Watershed and Good Water Quality 48Fact and Fiction About Hydraulic Fracturing 52Sharing the Sources 56From Controversy to Commitment 60Protecting the Water You Drink 64Source Water: Will We Have Enough 68

GOODBADUGLYAsheville’s Watershed andGood Water Quality —No AccidentSOURCEWATERBy Stephen Shoaf, City of Asheville Water Resources DirectorThe protected watershed has playedan important part in the growth anduniqueness of the City of Asheville andsurrounding communities. It has been avision of the Asheville Water ResourcesDepartment (WRD) to provide the highestquality drinking water to its service areasince the city fi rst purchased the land inthe early 1900s to protect its watershed.The region surrounding Asheville wassettled in the 1700s. By 1797 there wasa sufficient population to incorporate anexisting town (Morrisville) into Asheville,which was named after North CarolinaGovernor Samuel Ashe. Asheville becamean important crossroad for the transportof goods to market. In 1883, the citybegan a rudimentary water system bycapturing spring water and piping it tothe center of the city. The city becamea popular location for escaping from theA tributary of Lake Burnette.heat and humidity of lower elevations.In the early 1900s, Asheville was citedas the place for recovery from medicalconditions, most notably leading to theestablishment of numerous sanitariumsfor the treatment of tuberculosis.The City of Asheville covers over 41square miles with distinct areas to suita variety of lifestyle choices. Located inthe heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains,Asheville is the largest city (population78,813 in 2011) in western North Carolina,and the center for government, education,commerce, medicine, recreation, andentertainment in the region. Ashevilleattracts many tourists, producing aneconomic impact of $729 million in 2010.The region offers an ideal location forsecond homes and vacation homes,which contribute to increased watersystem demand.Today, the City of Asheville Water ResourcesDepartment (WRD) takes pride inthe exceptional quality water it produces.The emphasis on quality begins with thewater collected in the city-owned watersheds,which is treated and piped to thecustomers as finished water. Exceptionalraw water quality enhances economicaltreatment and the elevation of the reservoirsallows for gravity flow of the finishedwater to the city. The WRD is achievingthe primary vision of providing the highestquality drinking water while managing thewater enterprise in the most economicaland fiscally responsible manner possible.The WRD supplies potable water toapproximately 125,000 residents and4,200 commercial customers in the183-square-mile service area. The servicearea includes portions of Buncombe andHenderson Counties and provides a regularwater supply to the City of Asheville,the Town of Biltmore Forest, the Town ofBlack Mountain, and the Woodfin SanitaryWater and Sewer District. In addition, thecity has connections for emergency watersupply to the City of Hendersonville andthe Town of Weaverville. The water systemhas approximately 55,200 metered waterconnections and includes three raw watersources, three water treatment plants witha combined capacity of 44 million gallonsper day (MGD), and a distribution systemconsisting of approximately 1,650 milesof water lines, 35 booster pump stations,and 39 pressure zones. The treatmentfacilities produce an average of 21 MGD.The WRD’s annual operating budget is approximately$33 million.What does this exceptional resourcemean to the city and region? Commercialand residential development is attracted toareas that have adequate water supply and48 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

SOURCEWATERGOODBADUGLYtreatment capacity. Recently, the adequatesupply of high quality water combined witha favorable business climate have attractedtwo nationally recognized breweries wantingto expand in the eastern United States.These projects are bringing developmentworth over $282 million, and a promise ofover 225 full-time jobs and many part-timejobs to the Asheville area. Before theseannouncements, Asheville was alreadyknown for the many craft breweries locatedhere. The city and surrounding area area popular destination for tourism and theenjoyment of food, art, and entertainment.The high water quality contributes to theexperience that has become Asheville. Arecent indicator of the importance of thecity’s watersheds to economic developmentwas the filming of major scenes forthe popular movie The Hunger Gameswithin the watershed. The economic boostfrom this project was felt in all sectors ofthe economy within our region.A Source of PrideThe City of Asheville owns the Ashevillewatersheds, which are made upof two adjacent drainage basins. The23.8-square-mile North Fork Watershed,located north of Black Mountain, NC,contains the 350-acre Burnette Reservoirand the North Fork Water Treatment Plant.The 7.5-square-mile Bee Tree Watershed,located north of Swannanoa, NC, containsthe 55-acre Bee Tree Reservoir andWilliam DeBruhl Water Treatment Plant.These two reservoirs retain a combined6.5-plus billion gallons of stored water.Combined, the two watersheds consistof approximately 20,000 acres, of whichapproximately 17,356 acres are included inan existing conservation easement. Thereis no development in either watershed,except for water treatment facilities, watermonitoring stations, and a network ofgravel roads and foot trails. The Mountainsto Sea Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkwayrun just below the ridge line of the NorthFork watershed in certain places. Publicaccess to the watershed is prohibited andParkway visitors are not allowed to stopwithin the watershed boundaries except atthe Craggy Gardens Visitor Center and theGlassmine Falls Overlook.Lake Burnette, also known as the North Fork Reservoir.Highest quality products and committed service to theprofessionals serving the water and wastewater treatmentindustry in both North and South Carolina.PREMIERWATER704.523.4048www.premier-water.com704.523.4048 • www.premier-water.comClick Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 49

GOODBADUGLYSOURCEWATERThe protected watershed has played an important rolein the growth and character of the City of Asheville.Because of the protected watershedsand the pristine quality of the run-off fromthese lands, the City of Asheville’s watershedsare classified as WS I sources. Thecontrast in the clarity of the water collectedin this watershed compared to a typicalPiedmont stream is striking. The lack ofsoil-disturbing activity eliminates the sedimentproblems that are typical in basinswith agricultural and development activities.The water in the tributaries and reservoirssupports a diverse population of organismsincluding wild trout. A great variety of plants,insects, birds and mammals can be foundin the surrounding watershed. There hasnot been a recent comprehensive biologicalsurvey, but past surveys have identifiedmultiple endangered species.HistoryDuring the timeframe of 1900 to 1902,the city developed a water intake onthe Swannanoa River, east of the city, andconstructed two 16” pipelines to bring waterinto the city. In 1903, this water supply wenton-line providing water to the city. By 1910,another intake was constructed on theSwannanoa River, but droughts highlightedthe need for a more reliable source.The city’s vision led to the acquisition ofthe lands to set aside a protected watershed.In 1915, the city appropriated funds topurchase land in what is now the Bee TreeWatershed. By 1927, the city had purchasedover 20,000 acres in the Bee Tree and NorthFork Watersheds, and had completed theBee Tree Reservoir. The region had beenlogged in the 1800s and 1900s to provideforest products and to make room foragriculture. The logging activities includedthe area now contained by the Asheville Watershed.Following the city’s purchase of thewatershed, there has been little disturbanceof the land, and the watersheds are almostentirely forested. A prior forest cover surveyof the North Fork section revealed that mostof the area is occupied by mixed deciduousvegetation. Buncombe County has the highestrainfall total (wettest) and the driest areasin the State of North Carolina. By choosingthe location of the watershed in the BlackMountains, the city’s forefathers selectedan area with relatively high rainfall totals andample snowfall in the winter.Almost 30 years later, after a severedrought in 1950, the North Fork Reservoirwent on-line as the Burnette Reservoir,named after a prominent family displacedby the reservoir’s construction. A modernwater treatment facility was completed in1977 and this facility has had several majorupgrades since that time, most recently in2009 - 2010.Review of theConservation EasementIn 1996, the Asheville City Councilauthorized Mayor Russell Martin toenter into an agreement titled AshevilleWatershed Conservation Easement with theConservation Trust for North Carolina, a nonprofit corporation located in Raleigh, NC. Theconservation easement was established forthe preservation and protection of the land inits natural, scenic, and open space conditionfor water supply, scientifi c, educational,charitable, and aesthetic purposes. Theconservation easement restricts and limitsthe use of the North Fork and Bee TreeWatersheds. Per the agreement, the City ofAsheville must: ensure that the watershedswill be retained forever in its predominantlynatural, scenic and forested condition;protect native plants, animals and plantcommunities on the watersheds; andprevent any use of the watersheds thatwill signifi cantly impair or interfere with theconservation values of the watershed. Theconservation easement was granted withoutfees or other forms of compensation. As aspecifi c benefi t, preservation of this largetract of land protects the viewshed of theBlue Ridge Parkway as it crosses the cityownedwatershed.A copy of the 1996 Asheville WatershedConservation Easement may be found atwww.ashevillenc.gov/water under the sectionentitled General Information.Because the existing agreement was writtenin 1996, the City of Asheville has engagedlegal counsel to determine if the conservationeasement meets the current policy desires ofthe city; if it is detailed enough to meet currentlegal standards of practice; and if the permittedactivities are described in sufficient detail toallow effective implementation of the conservationeasement.There are several tasks that will be part ofthe conservation easement review:1. Identify the policy issues related toownership and management of thewatershed property as a drinking watersupply watershed.2. Seek guidance from the Asheville CityCouncil regarding the identified policyissues and how the conservation easementshould reflect the desires of the Council.3. Propose modifications to the conservationeasement document to clarify theconservation policy issues and addressquestions about the implementation of theconservation easement. Any modificationswould require acceptance by theConservation Trust of North Carolina.4. Deliver a modified conservation easementdocument for City Council considerationand approval.The protected watershed has played an importantrole in the growth and character of theCity of Asheville. As a result of the stewardshipof this resource, the links to public health, thesuccess of water treatment processes, tourism,and economic development are clear. Citizensof Asheville point to the pristine watershedwith pride for the vision and the diligence thatcombine to make this resource important to theregion, the state, and the nation.ABOUT THE AUTHORStephen Shoaf is the Director of WaterResources for the City of Asheville. He hasover 32 years of experience in the water andwastewater field. Steve has been a member ofNC AWWA-WEA since 1985. He has servedthe Association as a speaker / teacher, as amember of multiple committees, on the Boardof Trustees, and as Chair of the Association.50 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

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GOODBADUGLYSOURCEWATERFact and Fiction About HydraulicFracturing and Its Impact onDrinking Water UtilitiesBy Ben Wright, Hazen and SawyerFollowing ratifi cation in July 2012 of theClean Energy and Economic SecurityAct in North Carolina, the state is nowin the process of developing rules andregulations for using hydraulic fracturing(fracking) for shale gas development.Hydraulic fracturing has enableddevelopment of natural gas resourcesacross the US, but many are concernedabout environmental risks (Figure 1).As such, fracking is highly controversialand has vehement supporters on bothsides of the issue. Between the overlyrosy picture from proponents and overlydire predictions from opponents, it isunfortunately diffi cult to get clear, straightanswers about the true risks. Waterutilities have a critical responsibility toprotect public health and need the bestinformation on how to plan for impactsand make decisions.Hazen and Sawyer has worked onthe issue of hydraulic fracturing and itspotential effects on water utilities for nearlyfive years, since the Marcellus Shale gasdeposit first started making headlines.Our work to evaluate potential impactshas given us the opportunity to interactwith regulators, researchers and industryrepresentatives from Texas, Oklahoma,Colorado, Pennsylvania, New York, as wellas at the Federal level, and has allowed usto see how the industry has evolved, evenover this short time.We have put this article together togive our colleagues in the water industrya quick snapshot of the technical detailsbehind some of the common claimsassociated with fracking and provide someadditional, utility-specific resources tohelp stay abreast of this dynamic issue.Below are a series of statements thatFigure 1: North Carolina is the newest in a growing number of states with shale gasresources (source: US Energy Information Agency).have been paraphrased from variousreports and news stories followed by ourtechnical assessment of the validity of thestatement. We hope you find this useful infollowing along as the state works throughdeveloping regulations.Hydraulic fracturinguses a fraction of thewater of other sectors,including public water supply:You may have seen a chart similar toFigure 2 that shows mining-relatedwater use as a small fraction of overallwater use for the state. Even after frackingcommences in an area, the percentageof annual water use will still be very smallrelative to other uses. This is essentiallycorrect when comparing average annual use,but the statement overlooks two key aspectsof water use: timing and consumption.The timing of inflows and withdrawalsthroughout the year is critical to balancingavailable storage with user needs. Extrawithdrawals during periods of low flows ordrought have the potential to impact existinguses for water supply, including agricultureand recreation, as well as aquatic habitat andfisheries. Furthermore, as much as 75% ofthe water injected during hydraulic fracturingremains underground, and most of thewater brought back to the surface is eitherreused or injected deep underground forpermanent disposal. Therefore, nearly 100%of the water used for hydraulic fracturingis consumptive, as compared to the farsmaller evaporative losses for other uses.In most cases, modest regulations limitingwithdrawals during periods of drought, orwhen existing uses are impacted, wouldprevent nearly all potential water supplyimpacts from additional water needs forfracking.52 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

SOURCEWATERGOODBADUGLYFigure 2: Percentage of average freshwater use by sector in North Carolina(source: US Geological Survey).Hydraulic fracturing is exemptfrom the Clean Water Act:Constructing gas wells can require asmuch as fi ve acres of disturbance forthe well pad, roads, and utility lines (Figure3). Applicability of the Clean Water Act(CWA) to storm water discharges fromoil and gas development has evolvedconsiderably over the last number of years.Based on language in the 2005 EnergyPolicy Act, the Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) originally exempted oil andgas facilities from needing a NationalPollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES) permit for uncontaminated stormwater discharges, including exemptingsediment discharges from facilities duringconstruction and site prep. This exemptionwas taken to court and overturned,requiring EPA to revise the rule. Thecurrent exemption is that oil and gasfacilities do not need an NPDES permitfor uncontaminated storm water runoffor discharges, but do need an NPDESpermit for any land-disturbing construction.Polluted discharges have never beenexempted and are illegal.Only a small percentageof frack fluid is chemicalsand most are food-grade:It has been widely reported that only0.5 to 2.0% of frack fl uid consists ofchemical additives used to control fl uidproperties during the various stagesof the fracking process. Though theproportion of chemicals in fracturingfl uid is indeed low relative to the largeamount of water required, the mass ofchemicals is signifi cant (Table 1). At0.5% concentration, a single well willrequire roughly 82 tons of chemicals,at 2% it increases to over 300 tons.Whereas many of the chemicals arefood-grade, most, such as acids,biocides, lubricants, solvents, etc.,are toxic and have resulted in fi sh killsand livestock deaths when spills haveoccurred.The gas industry has worked toimprove its track record for beingforthcoming with information onchemicals injected during the frackingprocess. However, in 2003, the largestoil and gas service companies enteredinto a Memorandum of Agreementwith the EPA, voluntarily eliminatingdiesel fuel from frack fluid. Followinga request for information in 2010 bythe EPA, it was revealed that betweenFor over 75 years we’ve provided qualityengineering, planning andarchitectural services across North2005 and 2009, signatories of theagreement had injected 32.2 milliongallons of hydraulic fracturing fluidscontaining diesel fuel. Instances likethis severely impact the public’s trustin the industry to follow through withvoluntarily disclosures. Despite thefact that oil and gas companies wouldlike to protect their chemical formulasfrom competitors, the volume andpotential toxicity of chemicals warrantsregulatory oversight to prevent toxicchemicals from being released into theenvironment.Additive Volume (gal) Weight (lbs)Acid Additive 20,000 178,000Corrosion Inhibitor 4,200 31,122Friction Reducer 3,000 26,490Acid/Solvent 2,500 24,150Scale Inhibitor 1,500 14,550Biocide 1,200 9,744Table 1: Volume and weight of chemicalsfor a four million gallon frack fluid mixture(source: Halliburton)THE WOOTEN COMPANYCarolina. Just imagine what we can do over thenext century!Figure 3: Even though fracking operationsonly last a few weeks, well pads may remainfor years as subsequent wells are developedor for storage of materials and equipment.Raleigh | Greenville | Hickory | Asheboro | www.thewootencompany.comClick Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 53

GOODBADUGLYSOURCEWATERThere has never beena documented case ofgroundwater contaminationfrom hydraulic fracturing:As this statement is phrased itis essentially true, but therehave been numerous documentedcases of groundwater (and surfacewater) contamination from naturalgas development that employshydraulic fracturing. The fact that thecontamination is not directly relatedto the fracking itself is of little comfortto water utilities. The two primarymethods of water contamination arespills at the surface and subsurfacemigration of gases and fl uidsunderground. Spills can result in acuteimpacts from large spills and also longterm chronic impacts, as small volumespills slowly increase the backgroundconcentration of contaminants in theenvironment.Subsurface migration can beparticularly problematic because, oncesubsurface flow regimes have beenaltered, it can be a difficult problemto mitigate. One telling example isthe Schwartz 2-15B Well in Colorado,where there was a problem in thevertical portion of the well. A numberof days after the fracking was finished,a benzene seep was discovered ina creek bed two miles from the site.Subsequent investigation by the staterevealed that errors on the part ofthe driller had mobilized pre-existingbenzene via existing subsurfacefractures. As this incident illustrates,the problem is not necessarily thatfrack fluid will migrate into potablegroundwater aquifers, but that theprocess of drilling and fracturingdisturbs the confining layers and altersflows regimes leading to movementof poor quality groundwater andgases away from current locationsand potentially into groundwaterresources. Pre-drilling investigationsof subsurface conditions (existingfractures, ground water quality, shallowhydrocarbons, etc.), verification ofcasing integrity prior to fracturingoperations, and monitoring duringfracturing operations, all with sufficientagency oversight, are necessary tohelp prevent adverse subsurfaceimpacts.Hydraulic fracturingcauses earthquakes:While it is possible forearthquakes to be causeddirectly by fracking, it is exceedinglyrare; only two known occurrenceshave been documented worldwideSpecializing inWater and Wastewater10700 Sikes PlaceCharlotte, NC 28277704.377.9844www.willisengineers.comgiven tens of thousands of fracturedwells. The most common seismicissue related to hydraulic fracturingis the occurrence of increasedearthquake activity due to deep wellinjection of wastewater, which hasbeen reported by the US GeologicalSurvey (USGS) to have substantiallyincreased earthquake activity in thecentral and eastern US in the last20 years. In North Carolina there isnot a history of deep well injectionof wastes, so it is diffi cult to knowat this time if there is the geologicpotential for injecting gas well wastesunderground.It is difficult to treatnatural gas wastewater:Fracking wastewater tends tohave high dissolved solids (upto 100,000 mg/L), heavy metals,synthetic organic chemicals and,in the case of the Marcellus Shale,radionuclides. Whereas treatmentis possible, frack wastewater iscompletely incompatible withmunicipal wastewater treatment.Domestic sewerage plants aredesigned to reduce nutrients andbiological oxygen demand whileinactivating pathogens. Not only canthe constituents in frack wastewater(salts, biocides, synthetic organiccompounds, etc.) potentially disruptbiological treatment processes,municipal plants do little more thandilute these contaminants.Traditionally, oil and gas wastewaterhas been injected deep underground,but the eastern US lacks thegeology for sufficient undergroundinjection capacity. Initially, the industrybegan turning towards treatment andsurface discharge, but that resulted ina number of surface water contaminationproblems, particularly in Pennsylvania.The industry then shifted torecycling and reusing the wastewaterfor subsequent frack jobs. Many companiesnow purport to recycle 100%of their wastewater, though many stillship to injection well facilities in otherstates.54 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

SOURCEWATERGOODBADUGLYSummaryFrom a water utility perspective,the introduction of natural gasdevelopment into a watershed hassignifi cant potential to degrade sourcewater quality through land disturbance,chemical spills, wastewater discharges,and the subsurface migration ofcontaminants. Public drinkingwater supplies are heavily regulatedbecause of the critical role utilitiesplay in protecting public health. Stateregulators need to work with waterutilities to develop a strong regulatoryframework prior to allowing hydraulicfracturing, and then provide suffi cientstaff to carry out the necessaryoversight. Over the past few yearsmany states with long histories ofoil and gas development, includingColorado, New Mexico, Pennsylvania,and Texas, have revised and updatedthe environmental protections in theirregulations. It would be benefi cialfor North Carolina to adopt similarregulations and learn from mistakesmade in other states.As with any complex industrialprocess, mechanical failures, humanerrors, and accidents are inevitable.The goal, however, is to minimize thepotential for adverse outcomes to anacceptable level in order to balanceour need for both energy and waterresources. Furthermore, the cost ofmaintaining the watershed environmentduring development should be borneby the gas industry and not the utilitiesand their ratepayers. The recommendationspresented in the North CarolinaDepartment of Environment andNatural Resources report (http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/guest/denr-study) arethe bare minimum, but much more isneeded to effectively regulate hydraulicfracturing. It is our hope that theserecommendations do not get reducedor thrown out, but are instead strengthened,based on sound science, asthe state moves towards updating itsregulations to allow the practice.Research into hydraulic fracturingand its impacts is evolving rapidly, sothere is no document that summarizesall of the current work in this area thatwould be relevant to water utilities.However, we have listed a few resourcesthat will help provide more detailedinformation and background for waterutilities interested in this topic.• Cooley, H. and Donnelly, K. 2012.Hydraulic Fracturing and WaterResources: Separating the Frackfrom the Fiction. Pacific Institute.Oakland, CA. http://www.pacinst.org/reports/fracking/full_report.pdf• Wright, B.W.; Pyke, G.W.;McEnerney, T.J.; Getchell, F.J.2011. Hydraulic Fracturing Issuesand Research Needs for the WaterCommunity. Water ResearchFoundation. Denver, CO. http://www.waterrf.org/Pages/Projects.aspx?PID=4301• New York City Department ofEnvironmental Protection. 2009.Impact Assessment of NaturalGas Production in the New YorkCity Water Supply WatershedFinal Impact Assessment Report,1301 Industrial DriveMatthews, NC 28105704-847-2100prepared by Hazen and Sawyerand Leggette, Brashears, andGraham. New York, NY. http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/pdf/natural_gas_drilling/12_23_2009_final_assessment_report.pdf• AWWA, AMWA, and NACW JointStatement. 2012. Hydraulic Fracturing- Protection of Drinking WaterSupplies.http://www.awwa.org/files/GovtPublicAffairs/GADocu-ments/AWWAStatementHydraulic-FracturingJune2012.pdfABOUT THE AUTHORBen Wright, PE is a Senior Principal Engineerat Hazen and Sawyer. He providesmodeling and analysis for water resourcesmanagement, infrastructure design, andutility vulnerability assessments. He holdsan MS from Johns Hopkins University andBS from Virginia Tech.1Hydraulic fracturing using fluid that does notcontain diesel fuel is exempt from the Safe DrinkingWater Act Underground Injection Control (UIC)Program and does not require a UIC permit.PROVIDINGYOUWITHEXCEPTIONALENGINEEREDSOLUTIONSSINCE19401940www.mechequip.com — email: sales@mechequip.comClick Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 55

GOODBADUGLYSharing the Source(s):SOURCEWATEREmploying a Peer-Review Process to Improve Water SupplyPlanning at the Local and Regional LevelsBy The Jordan Lake Partnership, Don Greeley, Interim ChairThe Jordan Lake Regional WaterSupply Partnership (Jordan LakePartnership or JLP) recently completeda rigorous peer-review of the long-rangewater demand projections of its 13partner systems. During the collaborativeeffort, the partners shared best practicesfor projecting water demand growth,prompting several water systems toupgrade their data collection and reportingcapabilities. The end result was an overalldownward revision of projected regionalwater supply needs for each decadaltime step in the planning exercise. Thisapplication of review, discussion andevaluation yielded a total reduction of 10%,or about 40 million gallons per day (MGD)in 2060. Participating systems agree thatthe peer-review process greatly improvedthe quality of the Triangle Regional WaterSupply Plan and should be used as amodel for future planning efforts.Historic droughts – experiencedbetween 2001 and 2008, in the Triangleregion and beyond – accelerated the needto evaluate water supply planning on aregional basis. In response, local jurisdictionsand water systems in the ResearchTriangle Region created the Jordan LakePartnership, in 2009, to jointly plan forsustainable and secure water supplies.The Partnership’s tenets are to work collaborativelyto enhance the Region’s watersupply resources by optimizing existingresources, conservation and efficiency, interconnections,and coordinated planningand development of future resources.The Peer-ReviewProcess Facilitated InformationSharing Among the PartnersIn line with these objectives, theJordan Lake Partnership undertook athorough peer-reviewed regional planningeffort to generate water supply demandprojections through the year 2060.The planning process provided severalopportunities for the partners to exchangeconstructive feedback about the estimationmethodologies and assumptionsembedded in water supply demandprojections. Initially, each partner prepareda detailed projection for its system andpresented this at a JLP meeting, duringwhich all the peers asked questions andoffered feedback about base data andprojection assumptions.Following the meeting, the individualsystem plans were distributed to eachof the partners for scoring on a range ofmetrics, such as data credibility and methodologicalrigor. The scores were submittedanonymously, compiled by Triangle JCouncil of Governments staff and sharedwith the originating systems. The feedbackgained through this process was criticalin providing an objective basis for furtherreview and refinement of each partner’swater demand projections.Partnership members represent diversecommunities and water systems. As anexample, three systems have major universitiesas customers; however the impactof each of the university’s water use onthe respective systems varies dramatically.For that reason, the peer-review was notintended to promote a common or ‘cookiecutter’ approach; however the methodologiesemployed had to withstand the scrutinyof the Partnership and ultimately thescrutiny of the North Carolina Departmentof Environment and Natural Resources -Division of Water Resources (NC DENR-DWR or DWR). Some partners used thefeedback to identify gaps in their datacollection capabilities and to refine theirusage assumptions and/or projection approach.The revised plans were assembledin the Triangle Regional Water Supply Plan:Volume I Regional Needs Assessment(final document March 8, 2012) with eachpartner signing off on the content of thedocument.Jordan Lake Partnership• Town of Apex• Town of Cary• Chatham County• City of Durham• Town of Hillsborough• Town of Holly Springs• Town of Morrisville• Orange County• OWASA• Town of Pittsboro• City of Raleigh• City of Sanford• Wake County56 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

SOURCEWATERGOODBADUGLYThe Peer-ReviewProcess Produced NumerousBenefits at the Regional LevelAccording to Mike Schlegel, WaterResources Program Manager at theTriangle J Council of Governments andproject manager for the water supply plan,the peer-review process accomplished anumber of objectives. First, the partnersresponded positively to the increased levelof internal scrutiny and the impact on dataquality was unmistakable. As one partnerobserved, “…if we are all going to put ournames on it [the Triangle Regional WaterSupply Plan], then we want to be assuredthat it contains credible information.”Improved data quality will greatly assistthe NC Environmental ManagementCommission’s Round 4 Jordan LakeAllocation process and facilitate DWR’sreview of water supply plans within theRegion.Second, the peer-review established acommon understanding of the assumptionsand methods used in water supply demandprojections. The process ultimately built ashared sense of confidence and credibilityin the collective regional water projectionsand forged additional trust among the partners.“We understand each other’s systemsmuch better and the assumptions each ofus are making in our projections,” anotherparticipant noted. “This trust building is acrucial component for our collaborativeendeavor to be successful.”Third, the peer-review process forcedthe partners to look at usage rates as a region.Some systems were proud of their lowuse rates, demonstrating how usage patternshad changed over the past decade inresponse to drought conditions, educationefforts and tiered pricing. Other systemswere able to leverage this information tomake downward revisions in their usageassumptions for the future.“Nothing like this had ever been donein our region,” noted Schlegel, “and wereceived positive feedback from all thePartners regarding the value of the peerreview process for improving their ownprojections and for really being able tounderstand both how and why differentapproaches or assumptions were used byother systems.”Employing a peer-review process resultedin reducing the Jordan Lake Partners’projected water supply demands by 40million gallons per day in 2060.Leaders indelivering value.Achieving a clear vision of the futureoften depends on understandingwhere you’ve been. Our water andenvironmental experts have helpedcommunities come together throughinnovative design, lasting ingenuity, anda commitment to preserving naturalresources. Let us help you take a closerlook at tomorrow’s possibilities.Raleigh 919.859.5000Offices Worldwide | www.jacobs.comWaterWastewaterReclamation & ReuseBiosolids & ResidualsStormwaterEnvironmentalGeotechnicsTunnelingClick Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 57

GOODBADUGLYSOURCEWATERThe Peer-Review ProcessHad a Positive Impact inIndividual Water Systems:The Pittsboro ExperienceFollowing the peer-review process, theTown of Pittsboro updated its waterbilling software program for the fi rst time ina decade to better facilitate data collectionand analysis. Improvements in data qualitybenefi t the partnership; improve the CapeFear Hydrologic Model; support thosesystems that are participating in Round4 of the Jordan Lake Allocation processand will facilitate the Department of WaterResource’s (DWR’s) review of TriangleRegion water supply plans.In preparing for the peer-review, Pittsboroestimated that nearly 30% of its totalraw water used for various system processneeds, such as distribution system flushingand treatment plant filter backwash, wasunbilled. In response, officials instituted aprogram to meter the portion of water usedfor flushing the distribution system. Pendingthe results of the program, Pittsborois considering modifications to its flushingprotocol and leak detection program.As a smaller water system, Pittsborobenefited from the Partnership’s resources,including its members’ expertise andwater supply planning work that Pittsborowould have been unable to afford on itsSewer Rehabilitation DesignAsset ManagementSewer Flow MonitoringSSES ServicesFrazier Engineering is ready tohelp you find and repair collectionsystem problems, reduce SSO’sand improve capacity.6592 Bob White TrailStanley NC 28164704.822.8444www.frazier-engineering.comown. Information shared by larger systemshelped Pittsboro plan for the impact offuture growth, evaluate its base data inthe context of broader usage rate trends,and learn from others’ experience withwater conservation and efficiency efforts.[The collaborative effort also uncovered aformerly unidentified potential emergencyinterconnection.]The Peer-ReviewProcess Is a Model for FutureRegional Planning EffortsFrom the initial data requests, throughthe production of the TriangleRegional Water Supply Plan, and well intothe next phase of the planning process,the Partnership members demonstrated aremarkable commitment to collaborationand excellence. By the end of the process,the group was able to reduce the projectedaverage daily water supply demand for2060 by 40 million gallons. “The peerreview process was the single mostvaluable component for getting everyoneon the same page during the planningprocess,” said Ed Holland, PlanningDirector for the Orange Water and SewerAuthority.ABOUT THE AUTHORDon Greeley is the Director of the City ofDurham Department of Water Managementand the Interim Chair of the JordanLake Partnership.For more information on the JordanLake Partnership visit www.jordanlakepartnership.org58 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

SOURCEWATERGOODBADUGLY2012 NC AWWA-WEA Annual Corporate SponsorsThank You for Your Support!HMI Product Solutions► Small operator panelsto large panel PCs► Intuitive and powerfulsoftware► Communication withyour equipment► Designed for yourenvironmentTurn Your Strategy Into Action.Westin works with waterutilities to address thechallenges of operations,maintenance and assetmanagement, customerrelations and financialmanagement.We help utilities implementSMART Integrated BusinessSolutions that improveutility performance.Ask about lunchworkshops on topicssuch as:www.BeijerElectronicsInc.comPassion for Improving PerformanceInterested?Contact Brenda Hagg:Brenda.Hagg@we-inc.comwww.we-inc.comClick Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 59

GOODBADUGLYSOURCEWATERFrom Controversy to Commitment:Catawba-Wateree Water ManagementGroup was FormedBy Barry Gullet, Director, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility DepartmentTen years ago, the 18 municipal watersystems that rely on the main stemof the Catawba River as their supplysource were quite comfortable with theassumption that there would alwaysbe plenty of free, fresh water at theirdisposal. Conventional wisdom was thatthe river fl ow was bountiful and the 11impoundments, constructed by DukeEnergy and its predecessors over theprevious 100 years, would be more thanadequate for everyone. As the story goes,a series of unfortunate events quicklychanged this idea and led to a partnershipthat is fortunately having a positive impacton the future of water in the heart of Northand South Carolina.The first unfortunate event was a deepand pervasive drought that lasted from1998 through 2002. As lake levels dippedand drought conditions prevailed, consumerspoured water on withering fescueburning in the hot sun. The Catawba Riverbasin began to dry up and show seriousstress in ways many folks would not havepreviously believed possible. For the firsttime, many folks began to wonder if runningout of water might really be possible.Even while the 2002 drought persisted,Duke Energy was working hard toprepare for a process most water supplyprofessionals only experience once intheir career, if at all. The 50-year operatinglicense for eleven very important reservoirswas going to expire in only six years andthe renewal application had to be filed withthe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission(FERC) in 2006. Preparing the FERC licenseapplication would include a massivestakeholder process that would involveabout 80 different organizations and morethan 160 people along the 220-mile-longbasin. After three years of frequent all-daymeetings with countless working lunches,completion of more than 30 detailedenvironmental and operational studies, andthe skills and knowledge of the stakeholdersand facilitators, a ComprehensiveRelicensing Agreement (CRA) was created.The CRA described licensing terms thatthe stakeholders agreed would providemutual benefits to many of the competinginterests.Early in the FERC relicensing process,Duke Energy informed the stakeholdersof its intent to do like many other hydroproject owners, and begin charging usersa fee for water withdrawn from thereservoirs. The region had enjoyed ‘free’water for many decades. Several systemsbuilt intakes on the river years before thereservoirs were constructed and assertedtheir rights to free water withdrawal. DukeEnergy contended that federal and statelegislation, as well as other factors, authorizedthe withdrawal fees regardless of thewater suppliers’ contentions. Duke’s announcementof upcoming fees met heavyresistance and was even ridiculed by newsmedia and editorial cartoons. Duke’s intentwas clear and serious, and the water utilitiesquickly realized the potential changesthat water withdrawal fees would have ontheir customers. Needless to say, manyof those involved sought legal advice and,while those legal opinions continue to beclosely held, the general consensus wasthat a prolonged legal battle was imminentif the question of withdrawal fee authoritywas going to be decided. The stakesof this legal battle would be high and farreaching, regardless of the ruling.To everyone’s credit, civil discussionsbetween the parties continued and werevery productive. In result of the discussions,Duke agreed to invest the revenuefrom the new fees back into protectingand improving the reservoirs. The waterutilities proposed that they should have avoice in determining the fee amount andcontrolling how the funds would be used.Duke was agreeable to this concept andmonths of work went into developing acomprehensive outline of how it could beimplemented.In the end, a provision in the CRAproposed the creation of a new entity thatwould be comprised of the owners ofpublic water intakes on the reservoirs, theriver reaches influenced by the reservoirs,and Duke Energy. The members of thisnew entity, including Duke Energy, wouldpay annual dues proportional to their waterwithdrawals. The dues would fund projectsdeveloped and approved by the new entity.As long as a water utility continued to bea member in good standing, Duke agreednot to pursue whatever rights it may (ormay not) have to assess water withdrawalfees. Also, the annual dues proposedwould be much lower amounts than thewithdrawal fees pitched earlier by Duke.Another game-changing event duringthe FERC relicensing process was thecompletion of a first-ever Water SupplyStudy for the Catawba-Wateree RiverBasin. This complex study achieved severalimportant goals. First, 50-year waterusage forecasts were developed for alluser categories. This data, along with 75years of historical hydrology, was used fora comprehensive basin model that would,for the first time, predict the safe yield ofthe river. The game changer came when,contrary to earlier thoughts, the model predictedthe safe yield could be reached by2048. The implications of having no watersystem capacity to support new economicdevelopment beyond 2048 were dire, and60 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

SOURCEWATERGOODBADUGLYthe implications became a call to actionfor Catawba-Wateree River Basin watersystems.The CRA, including the provision to createthe new entity, was approved by nearlyall of the stakeholders, and Duke submittedthe CRA as part of the new licenseapplication to FERC in August of 2006.Little did anyone know that yet anotherunfortunate event was on the horizon.The drought of 2007-2009 was evendeeper and drier than the 2002 event. Thistime, however, there was a big difference.The CRA included an agreed-upon droughtresponse plan referred to as the ‘low inflowprotocol,’ or ‘LIP.’ Since the new FERClicense had not been issued, implementationof the LIP was voluntary but it wasnonetheless put into action with very goodresults. While the LIP is a story in itself, oneof the benefits was that it helped solidifythe partnership and working relationshipbetween the Catawba-Wateree River Basinwater suppliers and Duke Energy.In December 2007, the Catawba-Wateree Water Management Group (CW-WMG) was formed as a 501(c)(3) non-profitcorporation in North and South Carolina.This followed a year of meetings and goodwork by the potential members and attorneysto develop the structure and bylawsof the new organization. At that first meeting,the CWWMG approved a first-yearbudget of about $150,000 and a five-yearstrategic operating plan, and elected aslate of officers. According to the bylaws,only Duke Energy would pay dues the firstyear. For the next four years, the bylawslocked in dues for all members to createannual revenues of about $550,000.The members of the CWWMG are:• Belmont, NC• Charlotte, NC• Camden, SC• Catawba River Water SupplyProject (Union Co., NC / LancasterCo., SC)• Chester Metropolitan District, SCGastonia, NC• Granite Falls, NC• Hickory, NC• Lenoir, NC• Lincoln County, NC• Long View, NC• Lugoff-Elgin Water Authority, SC• Mooresville, NC• Morganton, NC• Mount Holly, NC• Rock Hill, SC• Statesville, NC• Valdese, NC• Duke EnergyThe CWWMG wasted no time gettingwork started. The purpose of the group isto identify, fund and manage projects thathelp extend and enhance the capacityof the Catawba-Wateree River to meethuman water needs, while maintaining theecological health of the waterway. Betweenthe studies and research completed duringthe FERC relicensing process and theissues identified during the recent droughtperiods, there were some obvious needs.The CWWMG organized into threestanding committees that manage threeaspects of the Catawba-Wateree Riverbasin and develop plans and projects relatedto each. The Supply Side Committeefocuses on the resource itself; the DemandSide Committee works on strategy andplans to understand, recognize, and alterwater usage trends; while a DroughtPreparedness Committee developsbasin-wide drought response and communicationplans in anticipation of the nextdrought.Groundwater levels were seen as animportant indicator of drought status, yetthere were only three reliable groundwaterlevel monitoring wells in the entire CatawbaBasin. The CWWMG partnered with theUnited States Geological Survey (USGS)and the Centralina Council of Governmentsand developed a five-year plan to upgradeand increase the number of monitoringwells, so there would be a total of 10 wellsin strategic locations throughout the basin.USGS provided $181,000 to supplementCWWMG funds for construction, and CW-WMG committed to ongoing operation andmaintenance costs of the network. USGShas completed all of the new wells, whichare producing data that is publicly availablein real time through the USGS website.Click Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 61

GOODBADUGLYSOURCEWATERFor the first few years, the non-profitorganization tackled a number of projects,but also took time to get business and operatingpractices more firmly established.Contracts were developed for administrativeand project support, a website wasdeveloped, insurance coverage was obtained,and financial management policieswere put into place.As the CWWMG continued to mature,projects have become larger and moreambitious. The CWWMG takes advantageof its non-profit corporate status to enterinto cost sharing and grant funding agreementsand to apply for funding from privatecharitable foundations. These efforts havebeen quite successful and have enabledthe region to leverage local funds to completemuch needed, meaningful work thatwould have otherwise not been possible.One such project nearing completion isthe Defining and Enhancing the Safe Yieldof a Multi-Use, Multi-Reservoir Water Supply,Water Research Foundation TailoredCollaboration Project #04304a. The CW-WMG proposed this tailored collaborationproject to the Water Research Foundation,in conjunction with a consultantteam selected by the CWWMG. Througha substantial matching grant, researcherscompared the methodology used todetermine the safe yield of the Catawba tomethodologies used in similarly complex,multi-purpose river systems across theworld. The project then worked to identifyactions that could increase safe yield insuch river systems and how they could beapplied to the Catawba. Finally, the projectexplored the potential impacts of climatechange on safe yield projections and howthose impacts could be incorporated intohydrologic models.The project team concluded that themethodology used to project the safe yieldof the Catawba compared very well tosimilar efforts across the world. A numberof potential yield-enhancing strategieswere identified and quantified for theCatawba, including re-routing wastewaterplant effluent discharges, lowering criticalintakes, reducing water demands, andraising target water levels in the reservoirs.The project team concluded that temperatureswill increase in this region andthe increased temperatures will increaseevaporation from the reservoirs. Evaporativeloss was already significant, but will beincreased in future modeling, as a result ofthis project.The most ambitious and comprehensiveproject initiated by the CWWMG todate is a Basin-wide Water Supply MasterPlan. Phase I of this project engaged aconsultant team to develop the scope ofwork for the Plan, prepare a public involvementplan, identify gaps in data neededfor the Plan, prepare cost estimates andidentify potential funding partners. Thiswork resulted in a schedule of about 18months to complete Phase II, at a cost ofabout $1.3M. An anticipated third phasewill expand the project scope to includewater quality. The Master Plan will incorporateand build upon results from severalother projects already completed by the62 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

SOURCEWATERGOODBADUGLYCWWMG, such as the Safe Yield ResearchProject, Sedimentation Rate Study, WaterDemand Benchmarking Study, and LakefrontIrrigation/Smart Controller Study.The same consultant team engagementhas been continued into Phase II, which iscurrently under way. In this phase, grantapplications were prepared and submitted.The CWWMG could fund all of Phase II,but the work schedule would have to beextended well beyond an 18-month timeframe.This is where another one of those‘unfortunate events’ turned into a positivefactor. The event was the legal suit filed bySouth Carolina against North Carolina thatwas accepted as an Original JurisdictionCase by the US Supreme Court. Again,this event could easily be the subject ofan entire article, as South Carolina allegedthat North Carolina’s water apportionmentlaws resulted in North Carolina getting toomuch of the water in the Catawba River.The positive turn came when the twostates reached an out-of-court settlementthat provided for each state to contributefunding specifically to the CWWMG for periodicupdates to the hydrologic modelingof the river system. This led to both statesbecoming funding partners for the MasterPlan project. In addition, the Duke EnergyFoundation has offered a very generousgrant to the CWWMG to be used on thisproject. While several grant applicationsare outstanding, these funding commitmentsallow work to proceed as planned.A critical objective of the Master Planis to produce an actionable, practicalstrategy to substantially extend the timebefore the safe yield of the Catawba isreached. Attaining this objective will requiredeveloping a sense of ownership, a senseof urgency, and public and political actionon the plan over an extended timeframe. Astrong public input process is one strategythe CWWMG and the project team is usingto achieve these goals. A StakeholderAdvisory Team has been established withmost of the members representing otherlarge constituents, who have a wide varietyof interests in water resources. The StakeholderAdvisory Team members will serveas a sounding board for the project team,as well as provide a communication channelthat will extend throughout the region.When completed in 2013, theMaster Plan is expected to become thekeystone for water resources planningin the Catawba-Wateree River Basin.Likewise, the process used and therelationships built and reinforced by theMaster Planning process could easilysolidify the CWWMG as the River BasinPlanning Organization for the Catawba.While traditional planning work bythe Councils of Government, localgovernment planning departments, andstate regulatory agencies is under way,concurrent with the CWWMG MasterPlanning, the Master Plan pusheswater resources planning far deeper.Traditional planning often acceptshistorical trends as the basis forforecasting water needs. By contrast,the CWWMG Master Plan seeks toidentify action steps to change thosehistoric trends and to develop thesupport needed for the public toaccept the changes.In summary, the Catawba-WatereeWater Management Group grewunexpectedly from a water rightscontroversy. Five years later, the Grouphas established itself as a respected,capable partnership that completesmeaningful work to further the benefitsthe region receives from the Catawba-Wateree River. As previously noted,there have been many opportunitiesfor Group members to stumble andeven walk away in the face of difficulttimes. However, the CWWMG hasremained intact and is thriving – a truetestament to the importance placedon this shared water resource andto the group members’ commitmentto collaborative leadership. The nextchallenges will be to further engagewith the public and to trigger andsupport development of the politicalwill for local and state governments totake the necessary steps to sustain theviability of the region’s water supply.For more information about theCatawba-Wateree Water ManagementGroup and their projects, please visitwww.catawbawatereewmg.org.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Barry Gullet is Director of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department. AUNCC graduate, he is a PE and hasreceived AWWA’s Fuller Award and theWater Environment Federation’s (WEF’s)Bedell Award. He chaired NC AWWA-WEA in 2007 and is currently a WEFDelegate. He has chaired the Catawba-Wateree Water Management Groupsince 2007.Providing specialized environmental engineeringconsulting to the Water Sector and Public Workscommunity for over twenty yearsCharlotte, North Carolina1-800-395-5220Knoxville, Tennessee1-865-544-5959www.ShieldEngineering.com■ Security Evaluations andEmergency Response Planning■ Construction Dewatering Design■ Comprehensive Stormwater Permitting■ AASHTO Certified Geotechnical Laboratory■ Construction Material TestingClick Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 63

GOODBADUGLYProtecting the WaterYou DrinkSOURCEWATERBy Jay Frick and Amy Axon, NC DENR PWSSWater. Perhaps no other singleword can capture the attentionand concern of so many people in ourstate. We all want safe water to drinkbecause our health depends on it. Wealso realize sustainable sources of waterare critical for economic growth anddevelopment. One of our most preciousresources, water is fi nite in quantity andcertainly susceptible to contamination.We become anxious when we hearnews articles reporting polluted streamsor dry wells. Could our water be next?Consumers often ask: What is thestate doing to protect our drinkingwater? As individuals, what can we doto assist? This article will address thesequestions from the perspective of publicdrinking water sources. Examples ofpublic drinking water sources are rivers,reservoirs, springs or aquifers used byWe Know Watera public water supply system to providedrinking water.North Carolina has more than 9,000sources of public drinking water thatserve more than eight million consumers.Both ground water and surface water areimportant in our state. Our aquifers providewater for approximately two million publicwater consumers, while our surface sources(lakes, rivers and streams) provide water foran additional 6.2 million people. It is importantto realize that ground and surface watersources are interconnected. The dynamicsof one influence the quality and availability ofthe other. Both must be protected.Protection of drinking water sourceswas emphasized by the US EnvironmentalProtection Agency in the 1986 and 1996amendments to the Safe Drinking WaterAct. The conceptual approach included proactiveprotection, which means managingASmall FootprintLess ExcavationIntegral Valve VaultRounded Corner SubmersiblePump Stationswww.oldcastleprecast.com/wastewater 888-965-3227Fast Turnaroundpotential contaminants before they reachthe point of intake. Research indicates it ismore cost effective to prevent contaminationthan to treat a compromised source. Asa result, the North Carolina Division of WaterResources’ Public Water Supply Sectioncreated the Source Water Protection, orSWP, program in 1999. The SWP programis designed to protect ground and surfacewater by implementing the following proactivestrategies:• Maintaining and providing relevanttechnical data;• Identifying, directing and prioritizingfunding for environmental projects;• Developing incentive programs toencourage action at the local level; and• Serving local communities withoutreach and technical assistance.The SWP is the only state program thatworks across jurisdictional boundaries andoperates within a non-regulatory frameworkto protect public drinking water. Bymost accounts, the program has beeneffective. The EPA has recognized NorthCarolina as a national leader that “isconsidered to be a model for other states”(EPA Quadrennial Report, 2010). Althoughit will take time to implement multiple layersof protection, positive momentum hasbeen established.Program HighlightsThe SWP has fully assessed andcreated technical reports for allof North Carolina’s more than 9,000drinking water sources. The underlyingpurpose of these assessments is toevaluate the susceptibility of each drinkingwater source to contamination. Theassessments provide detailed maps of allassessment areas, an inventory of potentialcontaminant sources, and an evaluation of64 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

SOURCEWATERGOODBADUGLYdesign innovative strategies that promotedrinking water awareness and protection.Since its inception in December 2011, thecollaborative has been productive. Membershave adopted an operating structureand developed a mission and vision. Also,the collaborative has started work on twomajor projects: an awards program to recognizeSWP excellence and an educationand outreach initiative to encourage localprotection efforts. The group’s progresscan be tracked through information availableon the SWP program’s website athttp://www.ncwater.org/pws/swap.Financial incentives exist for drinking water protection projects. This land conservation project inLincoln County was financed using a low-interest loan program available through the DrinkingWater State Revolving Fund.natural and man-made characteristics thatcan adversely affect drinking water quality.The reports serve as powerful planning toolsdesigned to help communities prioritizeand initiate environmental protection efforts.All of the reports, along with GIS-basedinteractive mapping tools, are free to thepublic and available on the SWP website athttp://www.ncwater.org/pws/swap.The SWP provides technical expertiseand facilitation to assist local stakeholderteams with source water protection planning.The program’s staff has developeda seven-step process designed to identifyand address concerns that are specificto each community. The resulting planempowers local stakeholders to defineand customize proactive drinking waterprotection strategies. Completed SWPplans are typically submitted to the state forreview and approval. A state-approved plancan attract support from local officials andfunding commitments from other agencies.North Carolina communities have embracedthe SWP planning process to initiate localdrinking water protection. The state hasapproved more than 130 SWP plans thatprotect drinking water for more than onemillion North Carolina residents.To leverage financial support for drinkingwater protection, the SWP program hasestablished partnership agreements toalign priorities with other funding agencies.Generally, partnering agencies will assignpriority status to projects located withindrinking water assessment areas. This givesthe project a competitive advantage andincreases its chances for funding. Projectsin this category often provide multiple benefits.Not only do they meet the partneringagency’s objectives, but they also serve toprotect public drinking water. To date, wehave established partnerships with agenciesthat assist in land conservation, streamrestoration, agricultural management,stormwater mitigation, and wastewaterinfrastructure improvement. These partnershiparrangements are a cornerstone of theSWP program’s success.A new and exciting initiative of the SWPprogram includes creation of the NorthCarolina Source Water Collaborative. Thecollaborative is an assembly of diverse anddedicated environmental professionals whorepresent non-profit organizations, universityprograms, state and federal agencies, professionalassociations, and regional councilsof government. The group’s mandate is toFuture Challenges andOpportunitiesIt is valuable to examine some of thechallenges facing our state’s drinkingwater sources. North Carolina is a beautiful,inviting state that attracts new residentsfrom all over the country. As a result, ourpopulation is growing. By the year 2030, weexpect an additional 2.5 million residents, anincrease of approximately 25%. Populationgrowth typically leads to increaseddevelopment, which raises the potentialfor stormwater runoff (a leading cause ofcontamination). Multiple state agencies arealready defi ning management practices tocounteract the pressure from populationgrowth, including low-impact development,installation of pervious surfaces, andconservation of sensitive stream buffers.The SWP program coordinates with theseagencies to prioritize and direct bestmanagement practices toward drinkingwater assessment areas.Agriculture is an important industry inNorth Carolina. Traditionally, agribusinesshas been committed to preserving thestate’s water resources and has workedclosely with state agencies. The NaturalResources Conservation Service, the Soiland Water Conservation Districts, andthe North Carolina Cooperative ExtensionService have programs designed to limitthe impacts of agriculture on water quality.These organizations are eager to helpstakeholders identify and solve problemsrelated to agriculture. Issues identified thatimpact drinking water typically receive highpriority for the resources and expertise thatcan be provided by these agencies.Click Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 65

GOODBADUGLYSOURCEWATERDrinking water assessment areas influence water quality at its point of intake. It is within theseareas that environmental protection activities are most beneficial. More than one-third of ourstate is covered by drinking water assessment areas.Emerging contaminants include abroad class of chemical compounds thatare biologically active in human tissue.They have been discovered in traceamounts (usually in surface waters) andinclude pharmaceuticals and personalcare products. Currently, states are notrequired to monitor for these compounds,and little is known about their long-termeffects on public health. This issue willreceive more attention as the federal governmentcompletes clinical research trials.For over 80 years Hayes & Lunsford Electric Motor Repair, Inc. hasprovided the finest electric and mechanical apparatus repair in the southeast.We are the Carolina’s leader in motors, generators, pumps, and gearboxes.Our reputation is built on superior workmanship and unsurpassed customer service.Services:• New Motor & VFD Sales• Motor Reconditioning & Repair,Gearboxes, Pumps, & other apparatus• Stator & Armature Re-winding• Core Loss & Surge Testing• Load Testing• Dynamic Balancing up to 15,000 lbs (15 ft)• Rebabbit BearingsContact: Doc PhippsPh: 864-299-0250, Fax: 864-299-02641927A Perimeter Rd., Greenville, SC 29605• Vacuum Pressure Impregnation(VPI) with Epoxy Resin• Predictive Maintenance• Vibration Analysis• Laser Alignment• Infrared Scanning• Ultrasonic Surveying• U.L. ListedELECTRICAL APPARATUSSERVICEEA SAASSOCIATIONIt is likely that maximum contaminantlevels will be established and enforcedthrough state regulations. If so, the NCPublic Water Supply Section has competentstaff engineers at regional officesthroughout the state who are preparedto assist public water systems with technicalguidance to monitor and mitigatethe effects of emerging contaminants.In closing, North Carolina continuesto embrace proactive drinking waterprotection. So far, we are in good shapeand our challenge is to remain aheadof the curve. However, drinking waterprotection is ultimately a shared responsibilityand everyone must play a part.You can begin by arming yourself withknowledge. There is a wealth of informationon the SWP program’s website athttp://www.ncwater.org/pws/swap. Youwill find links to our interactive mappingtools, downloadable technical assessmentsfor the state’s drinking watersources, guidance on source water protectionplanning, and information regardingour new source water collaborative.After you have absorbed the basicinformation, consider starting a localproject or forming a stakeholder team.Your city or county government, the soiland water conservation district for yourarea, or a local land conservancy are allgood places to start forming a stakeholdergroup. North Carolina’s SWP programstaff is also here to assist. Contactus anytime with your thoughts, ideas orconcerns at 919-707-9098.ABOUT THE AUTHORSAmy Axon is a hydrogeologist withthe Source Water Protection Program,Public Water Supply Section, NCDepartment of Environment and NaturalResources (NC DENR). She has beenwith DENR for 15 years. Before that, sheworked in the environmental protectionprograms for the states of Ohio andKentucky.Jay Frick is an environmental engineerwithin the Public Water Supply Section,NC Department of Environment andNatural Resources (NC DENR). Heprovides oversight for the state’s SourceWater Protection Program.66 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

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GOODBADUGLYSource Water —Will We Have Enough?SOURCEWATERBy Allan Williams, Schnabel EngineeringAsk any of the professionals in thewater and wastewater industry aboutthe greatest challenges in their line ofwork and you are likely to receive a widerange of responses. There is a prettygood chance that their list will includenot only addressing non-point pollutioncontrol, but also meeting changing pointsourcedischarge requirements – as waterquality standards are steadily fl uctuating– and fi nding new water supply sources.While all these concerns share a commongoal, solving them requires tremendouseffort and money.The first two challenges are addressedby regulations. The third – finding newwater sources – can only be addressedby committed professionals who recognizethe vulnerabilities of our watersupplies and are willing to continuallyeducate the public and political leadersto the dangers faced if the problems areignored.To meet the water supply needs oftoday and tomorrow we have to balancethe public demand side with the supplyside, which is limited by the capabilities ofour systems. In response to water supplystress in the Carolinas and elsewhere,system demands have been reducedper capita through public awareness andeducation. Whether by design, throughconservation-based rate structures oras a byproduct of the need to raise ratesto address utility needs (and deal withreduced consumption with fixed costs),economics is reducing the demand side.This is an excellent phenomenon. As webegin to price water in accordance to itstrue value, customers will begin to treatthis commodity with greater respect,thereby reducing non-essential, wasteful,and discretionary uses and practices.Because of these changes in customerusage, our industry has often beenunfairly criticized for our previous demandprojections that were based on previousconsumption patterns. Customers havechanged their behaviors, and some largeindustries have made major changes intheir processes or simply left our communities.This leaves water utilities with legacyprojections that can be used to undermineour credibility when additional supplies areneeded to meet growing needs – needsthat take into account actual changes inusage. If a person opposes growth orexpansion of a water utility, these faultylegacy projections are wonderful ammunitionwith which to challenge the argumentfor the updated needs, no matter howjustified.Standard engineering practice requiresa reasonably conservative approach toplanning, especially in relation to somethingsuch as water supply for whichdeveloping new sources and treatmentfacilities may take many years. Historically,projections accommodated reasonableor perhaps optimistic growth, as generatedby economic activity. That growthhas been absent in practically all of ourcommunities for the last three years, onlyfurther undermining our credibility as weattempt to promote new supply sources.But economic recovery has started.In time, growth will return, if not to someof the heady rates we saw that helped togenerate the collapse of 2008. How will wedeal with the new water demands this willcreate? Will we proactively seek supplysideas well as demand-side solutions orwill we be beaten into defensive posturesby those who believe we already have allthe water supplies we need if we wouldonly practice better conservation? Are wegathering data on new usage patterns andnew realistic growth projections to defendfixing the vulnerabilities of our supplies?Are we educating our political leaders andthe public to these needs? We cannotallow expediency and ignorance to placeour communities in positions of water supplyvulnerability. Drought-induced supplyfailure would devastate a community inevery way possible. Spend a few momentsimagining a major city with an emptysource. The outlook is very ugly.Water supply professionals are familiarwith the concept of ‘safe yield’ for supplyplanning of reservoirs. Long-term streamdata and mass balance modeling are usedto determine just when and at what rateof withdrawal a given reservoir would becomeexhausted. Usually, one plans for the50-year recurrence or drought of record.Most stream records do not predatethe first part of the twentieth century,which leads to a stream of questions.Do we really believe 80 to 100 years ofhydrologic data captures what could bethe extremes? Could the documentedchanges in climate (man-induced or not)alter what we can expect? Leaving thevagaries of nature for a moment, shouldwe be planning to approximately emptyour reservoirs every 50 years? Are weready to treat the water that would beat the lowest levels? Are we ready todeal with the public assurance that it willbegin raining here shortly, as we havegreat historic records confirming that oursupply will be replenished just in time?Simultaneously, we, water professionals,will be pleading with all consumers tosave all the water they can, possibly evenasking them to be patient as the taste andodor problems resulting from the low levelssoon become normalized.68 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

SOURCEWATERGOODBADUGLYWhen confronted with thequestionability of ’50-year safe yield’ – asa planned near failure rate of 2% in anygiven year – some water supply plannersdefend the concept with the argumentthat we have the ability to back off fromthe planned consumption/withdrawalsthrough mandatory restrictions. Perhapsthe validity of that solution should bequestioned, considering our customer’schanging consumption patterns, asalready discussed.Much of the reduction in discretionaryuse has come from irrigation reduction,the prime target of mandatoryrestrictions. As customers have alreadyreduced this use for economic reasons,there is less annual reduction to besqueezed out when drought threatensour ability to supply overall needs.Growth in water demand will come.Water supply professionals need toprovide good projections of needs,based on current and expected demandpatterns and customer growth. Theyalso need to be courageous and beready to discuss the vulnerability oftheir community’s supply to droughtconditions.It may be that their community isalready subject to a crippling droughtwithout adding any new customers. Arewe, as water professionals, willing to tellour political leaders that no, we haveto draw the line somewhere, and thatthey should not allow a new industryor subdivision to be built because itpushes our supply safety to levels thatare not acceptable to us? Drawing thatline cannot be a surprise. It needs tobe predicted and reinforced with thepublic and political leadership everychance we have. Otherwise, we will bepushed further and further into puttingunsustainable demands on our limitedwater supplies.The obstacles to assuring supplysafety are huge. The very growth thatdemands an increased water supplyis likely to consume whatever landsmay be available for new or increasedreservoir storage. At the same time,increased regulatory requirements forin-stream flows will compete with watersupply needs. As a result, less pristinesources will need to be considered thanin the past, along with new technologiesto address emerging contaminant.Transmission of raw or finished waterover distances previously thoughtimpractical will be considered along withinterbasin transfer.Opposition either to proposedsupply solutions or to the growth theyenable will come in many forms. Afterall, there will be costs associated withseeking the new water supplies. In thecurrent environment of water supplypermitting and development, it is today’scustomers who will bear the burden forsolutions that will likely not materializefor decades. All of these obstacles onlyreinforce the fact that we need to maketomorrow’s water supply adequacy,today’s first priority.CREATE.ENHANCE.SUSTAIN.To help our communitiessafeguard the most basicnecessity of life, AECOMprovides solutions tomanage, protect andconserve our water.www.aecom.comClick Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 69

City of Raleigh Reuse SystemBy Eileen Navarrete, PE, City of Raleigh and Marla Dalton, City of RaleighSustainability FeatureThe City of Raleigh adopted aReuse Water System MasterPlan in 2007. This Master Planset the stage for the construction of acity-wide reuse system, established toprovide highly treated wastewater fornon-potable purposes. To date, the cityhas constructed over 83,000 LF of reusewaterlines, a large pump station at theNeuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant,and a 750,000 gallon elevated storagetank (Figures 1 and 2). The existingsystem provides reuse water to a numberof public utilities facilities, a variety ofparks and athletic fi elds, golf courses, andvarious private customers for industrialapplications. Approximately 18,000 LF of16-inch line is currently under construction(Figure 3), and will bring reuse waterto several new customers, such as theLonnie Poole Golf Course on NCSU’sCentennial Campus. Including the pipelinecurrently under construction, the city hasinvested over $20 million into the system.Given the various changes in reuseregulations and economic climate since theMaster Plan was first adopted, the city iscurrently updating the Master Plan to betterreflect current trends and applications.Ultimately, the city’s goal is to construct areuse system that best meets the needsof citizens, maximizes their potable watersources, and contributes toward the city’ssustainability goals. Of paramount importanceis finding the best and highest usefor the reuse water being produced.Figure 1: Reuse pipeline marker in City of Raleigh easement.Figure 3: Ductile iron reuse pipeline with painted stripes.Figure 2: 750,000 gallon elevated reusestorage tank.The Sustainability Features alignwith an issue’s theme, and caninclude a brief description ofa project, report, regulation,guideline, etc. in a paragraphor bulleted format, along withassociated pictures, graphs, tables,or charts that provide a morevisual overview to the reader. Ifyou are interested in submittingan article or have questions orcomments about this addition toour publication, please contactTom Bach (CommunicationCommittee Chair) at tbach@wsacc.org or Sherri Moore(Communication Committee ViceChair) at moores@ci.concord.nc.us.70 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

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The Climb for Water CampaignReaches New Heights of Successn the early afternoon of September15, 2012, a total of 20 peoplerepresenting the engineering communitystood breathless on the summit of PikesPeak in Colorado. At 14,115 feet abovesea level, it is one of the highest mountainsin the contiguous US, and its icyslopes proved to be a profound challengefor veterans and new climbers alike. Thefinal ascent, which began shortly afterdaybreak, in freezing temperatures, tooka little more than four hours to complete.Their epic adventure came to be known as‘Climb for Water 2012.’The Climb for Water initiative began inearly 2011 as a grassroots effort to bringfocus and attention to the water and sanitationcrisis plaguing developing countriesaround the world. From its humble beginningsas just an idea conceived by a fewfriends while planning a local camping trip,Climb for Water has gained a remarkablefollowing and a firm grip on the engineeringindustry not only in North Carolina,but around the world as well. Climb forWater has a following of thousands on itsTwenty of the 21 members of the Climb for Water team successfully reached the summit onSeptember 15 (not pictured are two members who arrived 45 minutes later).Facebook page, representing more than40 countries.Because of the success of the originalteam’s climb of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2011,the group wanted to continue the effortand bring the climbing experience backto the US so more people could participate.As a result, Climb for Water 2012was launched and a much larger group ofclimbers committed to summit Pikes Peak.“Our story from last year got aroundquickly and the response by other interestedpeople was remarkable,” says W.K.Dickson’s Kraig Kern, founder of Climb forWater. “After I presented our experience atlast year’s NC AWWA-WEA Conference,people I did not even know would contactme and ask how they could become partof something like this. My response wassimple…join the team and let’s save livestogether.”September’s Pikes Peak climb becameso popular that a waiting list had to becreated. In all, the 2012 team included 21climbers and a host of other local logisticalsupport. The climbing team was representedby many firms in the engineeringindustry such as: W.K. Dickson, McKim &Creed, CH2M HILL, LPA/Michael Baker,Hydrologics, Inc., NCDENR, Withers &Ravenel, Duke Energy, Belcan, GannettFleming, Deltek, and other supportingcompanies.Perhaps the most remarkable aspect ofthe team’s accomplishment was the factthat so many reached the summit successfully.Statistically, only about 60% whoattempt the entire 26-mile circuit will do sosuccessfully. In the case of the Climb forWater team, 20 of the original 21 climberswere successful.Kern attributes their success rate to theintense training regimen leading up to theclimb, as well as the pacing of their ascent.“We all trained hard for almost a year andthen broke the ascent and descent intotwo and a half days to ensure the greatestlevel of success,” said Kern. AlthoughPikes Peak is not considered a ‘technical’climb, it still provided a formidablechallenge due to the altitude and steepsections of the trail, some of which oftenexceed 30 degrees in slope. And despitethe dry summer in Colorado, the peakreceived 10 inches of fresh snow just twodays before the team arrived.Upon completion of their journey, 100%of the money raised benefitted Water ForPeople, a global organization that helpspeople in developing countries improvequality of life by supporting the developmentof locally sustainable drinking waterresources, sanitation facilities, and hygieneeducation programs. Since 2011, theClimb for Water campaign has raised morethan $29,000 – enough to provide cleanwater and sanitation facilities to 2,500people in need.72 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

“In this country we use more water to take a showerthan an entire family in a developing country will usein a month just to drink and cook with.”“Until you see suffering first hand likewe did during our time in Africa last year,it is hard to describe the conditions somepeople face every day. In this country weuse more water to take a shower thanan entire family in a developing countrywill use in a month just to drink and cookwith,” says Kern. “We are working hard tocontinue this momentum and hope thatClimb for Water will be an annual event. Sofar the outpouring of support has been veryinspirational.”The official 2013 logo. The third annual climbwill be the team’s most difficult and ambitiousto date.The Climb for Water team alsosuccessfully reached its fundraising goalfor 2012 and has already begun planningfor the next climb in 2013. According toKern, the next adventure will be the mostchallenging and dangerous event yet. Theplan is to summit Cotopaxi in Ecuador. At19,347 feet above sea level, it is the world’shighest active volcano and part of thefabled Pacific Ring of Fire. Its ascent willmark the highest any single team memberhas ever climbed.Members of the team prepare for their fourhoursummit attempt after spending the nightin a base camp at 10,200 feet.For more information about theClimb for Water initiative and alink to the donation site go towww.climbforwater.org or getdaily updates from the popularFacebook page at facebook.com/climbforwater.Look for more details of the 2013campaign in the summer 2013issue of NC Currents.Although the climbing conditions were idealfor most of the ascent, at 13,500 feet, the windbegan to blow with 30 mph gusts and the airtemperature dropped to 35 degrees.UTILITY CLOUDClick Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 73

NC SAFEWATERENDOWMENTPROGRAMThree Years Old and Still GrowingSubmitted by Les Hall, Chair, Endowment CommitteeAsignificant event occurred in September 2012. The NCSafewater Endowment Program marked its third birthday.There was no fancy party, parade or any other publiccelebration. However, many of the individuals who contributedto the creation of the Endowment Program may have pausedfor a few moments to reflect on how it has grown over the pastthree years and the potential it has for making a difference in theeducation of future water professionals.I am one of those individuals. I have had the honor of beinginvolved in the creation of the Endowment Program and beingChair of the Endowment Committee for the past two years. Myterm as chair ended at the Annual Conference in November.Since this is the last article I will write about the EndowmentProgram, I want to share some of my reflections and some of myhopes and dreams for its future.There is no doubt in my mind that the establishment of theNC Safewater Endowment Program will be touted by futurewater professionals as one of the legendary decisions of NCAWWA-WEA Board of Trustees in expanding the promotion ofeducation in the water environment. In just three years and duringthe worst recession since the Great Depression, supporters ofthe Endowment Program have increased the assets from the$50,000 funded by the NC AWWA-WEA Board of Trustees andthe Public Education Committee in September 2009, to morethan $350,000 as of September 30, 2012.Growth of the assets of the Endowment Program willenable it to become a sustainable source of funding for studentscholarships and teachers grants. Prior to 2013, NC AWWA-WEA funded these scholarships and grants through donationsreceived during the year and allocations from its annual budget.Even though the Board of Trustees budgeted monies each year,there were concerns about the sustainability of this method offunding. These concerns were resolved by establishing the NCSafewater Endowment Program. Earnings from the investmentof the Endowment Program’s assets will provide monies tofund the scholarships and grants. In fact, as the assets of theEndowment Program increase, the earnings will fund morescholarships and grants than the past NC AWWA-WEA fundingand maintain a sustainable source of funding.What seemed to be a gleam in Steve Shoaf’s eyes whenhe was appointed to the 2008 Endowment Task Force willbecome a reality in the spring of 2013, as the earnings fromthe NC Safewater Endowment Program asset investmentswill be awarded as scholarships to students and grants toteachers. This action will solidify the transition from fundingthese scholarships and grants through NC AWWA-WEA’sannual budget to NC Safewater Endowment Program. NCSafewater Endowment Program was made possible throughthe generosity of many of our members and firms. I thank eachof the donors for their support of the Endowment Program.Their contributions will make a difference in the lives of manystudents and teachers.74 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

When all the pledges of $350,000 are received, the assetsof the Endowment Program will generate between $12,000and $14,000 annually. If we continue to award scholarshipsand grants in the amounts NC AWWA-WEA has awarded inthe past, we will be able to triple the number of scholarshipsand grants that have been awarded in previous years. I amexcited about this level of funding, however, the needs aremuch greater. Based on the NC Safewater EndowmentProgram Task Force’s review of establishing a sustainablesource of scholarships and grants funding, I believe theamount awarded to each recipient will have to be increasedand the number of applicants will increase. The NC SafewaterEndowment Program can satisfy this increase if the assetscontinue to grow.In a previous Every Member Campaign article, I gave anexample of how fast the assets of the Endowment Programcould grow if every member contributed $30 per year. (Thatis $2.50 per month or less than a cup of coffee at Starbucksper month.) Given that NC AWWA-WEA has about 3,300members, this level of contribution by every member wouldincrease the assets by $99,000 per year. Just think, in lessthan seven years, the Endowment Program would have assetsof over $1,000,000. Using the same logic as I used hereinbefore, investing assets of this magnitude would generate about$40,000 per year in funded scholarships and grants. At thatlevel of funding, NC Safewater Endowment Program would be asignificant provider of scholarships and grants to students andteachers, respectively. The good news is that this level of growthis achievable if each member contributed a small amount eachyear for the next seven years.I invited each member to give a gift that will keep on giving.Your gift to the Endowment Program will be used to fundscholarships to students and grants to teachers; hence, it willkeep on giving a sustainable gift in the future.In closing, I want to thank all of the members of NC AWWA-WEA who have supported the Endowment Program, themembers of the Endowment Committee, members of theBoard of Trustees for funding the work plans of the EndowmentCommittee and the NC AWWA-WEA staff. I give a specialthanks to Lindsay, who has guided me, and members of theEndowment Committee, through the rules and regulations thatgovern Endowment Programs.I invite each member to give a gift that will keep on giving.WE UNDERSTANDWASTEWATER FILTRATIONThe key to the success of any wastewater programis to employ technology capable of producingwastewater treatment plant effluent that is safe andcost effective. That’s why our TETRA ® wastewaterfilters are efficient, economical and readily adaptableto meet ever-tightening regulations. Systemsare available with performance guarantees to meetthe following effluent discharge limits:- < 5 mg/L TSS- < 0.5 mg/L NO 3-N achievable at low temperatures- < 0.2 mg/L phosphorous- Ammonia to < 1.0 mg/L- BOD to < 5.0 mg/LTo learn more about TETRA, the most trusted name in wastewater filtration,visit www.severntrentservices.com or contact us today.Represented By: Premier Water4726-C Park RoadCharlotte, NC 28209704 523 4048www.premier-water.comPREMIERWATERClick Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 75

CERTIFICATIONWATER CERTIFICATION QUESTIONSCORNER1. Which type of distribution system configuration has interconnected mains?a) Grid system b) Dendritic system c) Arterial-loop system d) Tree system2. Compression fittings used with copper or plastic tubing seal by means of aa) beveled sleeve. b) compression ring.c) compressed beveled gasket. d) compressed o-rings located at either end of thefi tting’s beveled neck.3. Which thrust control is easy to use, especially in locations whereexisting utilities or structures are numerous?a) Restraining fi ttings b) Tie rods c) Thrust anchors d) Thrust blocks4. The first layer of backfill if compaction is required for newly installed pipe shouldcome up toa) the bottom of the pipe. b) one-third up the bottom of the pipe.c) the centerline of the pipe. d) the top of the pipe.5. Control systems consist of the following distinct components:a) signal conditioners and control elements.b) signal conditioners, actuators, and control elements.c) signal conditioners, actuators, control elements, and indicators.d) sensors, signal conditioners, actuators, control elements, and indicators.Answers:1. a) Source: AWWA, Principles & Practices of Water Supply Operations,Water Transmission & Distribution, fourth edition, page 10.2. c) Source: AWWA, Principles & Practices of Water Supply Operations,Water Transmission & Distribution, fourth edition, page 416.3. a) Source: AWWA, Principles & Practices of Water Supply Operations,Water Transmission & Distribution, fourth edition, page 338.4. c) Source: AWWA, Principles & Practices of Water Supply Operations,Water Transmission & Distribution, fourth edition, page 343.5. b) Source: AWWA, Principles & Practices of Water Supply Operations,Water Transmission & Distribution, fourth edition, page 229.CERTIFICATIONCORNERCERTIFICATION INFORMATIONIf you have any questions regardingoperator/engineering certifi cation and examsplease contact the appropriate agency.NC Board of Examinersfor Engineers & Surveyors919-791-2000Exam Dates:4/12/13, 10/25/13www.ncbels.orgResponsible for Professional EngineersNC Water Treatment FacilityOperators Certifi cation Board919-707-9040http://www.ncwater.org/pws/Exam Dates:2/28/13, 5/30/13, 8/29/13, 10/31/13Responsible for Drinking Water Certifi cations(Surface, Well, Distribution, & Backfl ow/Cross-Connection)Water Pollution Control System OperatorsCertifi cation Commission919-733-0026http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tacu/training.htmlExam Dates:3/14/13 (Postmarked by 2/12/13)6/13/13 (Postmarked by 5/12/13)9/12/13 (Postmarked by 8/13/13)12/12/13 (Postmarked by 11/12/13)Responsible for Wastewater Certifi cations(Animal Waste, Biological WW, Physical/Chemical, Land Application, Spray Irrigation,Collections, Subsurface, and OIT)WASTEWATER CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS1. A direct discharge wastewater’s upper temperature limit to a publicly owned treatment works (POTW) is _______________,unless permitted otherwise by local, state law:a) 130 °F b) 150 °F c) 160 °F d)165 °F2. A flow meter for measuring flows in small pipes such as chemical feed systems which utilizes the drag effect on a nearly buoyantfloat or ball suspended in a vertically mounted tube is called:a) a suspended float flow meter. b) a displaced volume flow meter. c) a vertical velocity flow meter. d) a rotameter flow meter.3. When should flow equalization be considered probably beneficial to an industrial waste treatment system? When the coefficientof flow or loading rates to the system are:a) 5 – 10%. b) 10 – 20%. c) 25 – 30%. d) 35 – 40%.4. A preliminary treatment process using static or cascade type screens are especially effective for the pretreatment of:a) fibrous and non-grease bearing wastes. b) emulsified, grease bearing wastes.c) dissolved metal bearing wastes. d) finely divided suspended solids bearing wastes.5. Water, a neutral solution at pH 7.0, has an equal amount of hydrogen ions (H+) and hydroxide ions (OH-). If a solution has a pH of5.0, it has ______ times more acid than it does at pH 7.0.a) 10 times b) 50 times c) 70 times d) 100 timesAnswers:1. b) 150 o F - Industrial Treatment: A Field Study Training Program, Vol. 1, 3rd ed., page 200.2. d) Industrial Treatment: A Field Study Training Program, Vol. 1, 3rd ed., page 235.3. c) Industrial Treatment: A Field Study Training Program, Vol. 1, 3rd ed., page 259.4. a) Industrial Treatment: A Field Study Training Program, Vol. 1, 3rd ed. , page 273.5. d) Industrial Treatment: A Field Study Training Program, Vol. 1, 3rd ed. , page 287.76 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGIST QUESTIONS1. What is the best answer? The flash point of a volatile material is:a) the temperature at which it creates a vapor pressure.b) the lowest temperature at which it can vaporize to form an ignitable mixture in the air.c) the point that it will explode.d) a phenomenon not easily understood.2. You have been tasked with selecting a flow meter. The flow profile of liquid in the pipe is typically in the transition area betweenlaminar and turbulent flow. Using only this information, which of the following flow meter types would work best?a) A Vortex Shedding flow meter.b) A magnetic flow meter.c) A concentric orifice plate with differential pressure transmitter.d) An externally mounted transit-time flow meter.3. In a centrifugal pump, the purpose of the lantern ring is to:a) improve pump efficiency. b) provide lubrication to the packing.c) decrease static pressure. d) increase the life of the impeller.4. A vented bulk tank contains chemical with a specific gravity of 1.26. A pressure gauge on the piping at the bottom of the tankindicates 3.25 psi. How many inches will the tank level have dropped when the pressure gauge reads 2 psi?a) 24.63” b) 34.63” c) 18.63” d) 43.63”5. What materials are usually in a sacrificial anode?a) Iron, copper, zinc b) Stainless, lead, brass c) Zinc, aluminum, magnesium d) Copper, lead, aluminumAnswers:1. b) the lowest temperature at which it can vaporize to form an ignitable mixture in the air.2. b) Mag meters have practically no Reynolds number restrictions (laminar fl ow is defi ned as having a Reynolds number below 2,000 and turbulentfl ow is defi ned as having a Reynolds number above 4,000). Vortex Shedding fl ow meters and Differential Pressure via the orifi ce plateare accurate only with turbulent fl ow. Transit-time fl ow meters can work in both laminar and turbulent fl ow regimes but generally perform poorlyin the transition area (between Reynolds number 2,000 and 4,000).3. b) provide lubrication to the packing.4. d) Difference in pressure is 3.25 – 2 = 1.25 psi. 2.306 feet (27.7”) of water head = 1 psi. For a liquid of specifi c gravity 1.26: (27.7”) X (1.26) = 1psi, so 34.9” per 1 psi for this liquid. 34.9” per psi X 1.25 psi = 43.63”, therefore, the level in the tank will have dropped 43.63” when gauge reads 2 psi.5. c) Zinc, aluminum, magnesium3.• NEMA UL Type 1, 12 and 4X/IP66-rated weatherproof enclosures• Advanced control strategies for pumps and blowers• Available in 1/3–1250 HPThe Danfoss Rep in theNorth Carolina / South Carolina area:Danfoss Drives8800 W. Bradley Rd.Milwaukee, WI 53224, USAPhone: 1.414.355.8800Fax: 1.414.355.6117www.danfossdrives.comClearWater, Inc.P.O. Box 1469Hickory, NC 28603-1469Tel: 828-855-3182Fax: 828-855-3183www.clearwaterinc.netClick Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 77

News and NotesTeam Flow Motion at WEFTECOperations ChallengeJason Price, Gilbert Karn, Shaun Armistead,and Jason Brigmon (Captain). The alternatefor the team was Mike Rice (not pictured) andthe coach was Ben Reeves (not pictured).The Water Environment Federation (WEF)proudly announces that the 2011 and2010 reigning champions, Terminal Velocityfrom the Virginia Water EnvironmentAssociation, once again took tophonors during the Operations Challengecompetition — held as part of the WaterEnvironment Federation TechnicalExhibition and Conference (WEFTEC®)2012 in New Orleans, LA.Flow Motion from MSD BuncombeCounty represented NC AWWA-WEAin the competition, and finished thirdin the Safety Event, third in the PumpMaintenance Event, and 7th Overall forDivision 2 (out of 28 teams).Now in its 25th year, the OperationsChallenge has grown from an original22-team event to its current 37-team,two-division format. Winners aredetermined by a weighted point systemfor five events, including CollectionSystems, Laboratory, Process Control,and Maintenance And Safety. Theevents are designed to test the diverseskills required for the operation andmaintenance of wastewater treatmentfacilities, their collection systems andlaboratories — all vital to the protectionof public health and the environment.The full Operations Challenge competitionresults include:Division 1First Place: Terminal Velocity,Virginia Water Environment Association,Cities of Franklin and Virginia Beach, VASecond Place: Liquid Force, Water EnvironmentAssociation of South Carolina,Mount Pleasant Waterworks, Mount Pleasant,SCThird Place: TRA CReWSers,Water Environment Association of Texas,Trinity River Authority, Dallas, TXDivision 2First Place: ReWa Blackwater Bruisers,Water Environment Association of SouthCarolina,Renewable Water Resources,Greenville, SCSecond Place: OCWA Jets, Water EnvironmentAssociation of Ontario,OntarioClean Water Agency, Toronto, OntarioThird Place: Aqua Techs,Water EnvironmentAssociation of Texas,City of Dallas, TX2013 Spring Conference:Spring into OperationIt is time to shake off the winter chill andlook ahead to warm, sunny spring daysat the coast as you make plans to attendthe NC AWWA-WEA 12th Annual SpringConference, Spring into Operation! ReserveApril 14-16, 2013 to join NC AWWA-WEAat the Wilmington Convention Center forthis fantastic spring event. Along with histeam of volunteers, Spring Conference ChairPaul Shivers has been hard at work makingplans. Look for details about the SpringConference to appear at www.ncsafewater.org and in eNews emails.NC AWWA-WEA Special DeliveriesCongratulations to two active NC AWWA-WEA members on new additions to theirfamilies.Julie Hellmann’s secondchild, Ryan CharlesHellmann, was born onSeptember 9, 2012 at11:20 p.m. He weighed8lbs, 3oz and was 20 ½inches long.Brian Tripp welcomed a second daughter,Avery Elise, on September 4, 2012 at 3:41a.m. She weighed 8lbs 8oz and was 20 ¼inches long.Susan White to Lead NCSea Grant and WRRIEcologist Susan N. White, currently directorof the Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston,SC, became the new executive directorfor North Carolina Sea Grant and the WaterResources Research Institute (WRRI) of theUniversity of North Carolina upon the retirementof Michael P. Voiland in December.“Susan brings a strong sciencebackground, as well as leadership workingwith a mix of partners and stakeholders,”notes Vice Chancellor Terri L. Lomax ofNorth Carolina State University, where thetwo-state/federal partnership programs areheadquartered.78 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

News and Notes“She will be a great leader for SeaGrant and WRRI programs here that havestrong traditions of assisting and guidingcommunities, businesses, organizationsand the public,” Lomax adds. Sea Grantfocuses on the ecosystems and economiesof the coastal region, while WRRI supportsresearch and training related to freshwatertopics statewide.White, who earned a doctorate fromthe University of Georgia, is returning to herhome state. She grew up in Orange Countyand graduated from Duke University. She iseager to lead both University of North Carolinasystem programs that provide targetedresearch, outreach and education projects.“I am excited to have this opportunity towork with the excellent teams associatedwith North Carolina Sea Grant and WRRI tocontinue to address the current and futurecritical coastal, ocean, and water resourceissues in the state and within the region,”she says.The National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration’s Hollings Laboratory is aCenter of Excellence in Oceans and HumanHealth, working in partnership with theCollege of Charleston, Medical University ofSouth Carolina, South Carolina Departmentof Natural Resources, and the NationalInstitute of Standards and Technology.As Hollings director since 2010, Whitehad provided research vision and organizationalmanagement, including strategicplanning with the partner agencies anduniversities. She previously served asdeputy director, responsible for budgetsand administration, with a focus on accountabilityand performance measures.The interdisciplinary facility provides scienceand technology research on coastalecosystems, with an emphasis on linkagesbetween the condition of coastal environmentsand human health and wellbeing.“Her watershed approach — from themountains to the sea — is a great fit forNorth Carolina, along with her knowledgeof rapid-detection tools and technologies,and coastal health early warning systems,”Lomax adds.Formerly the national research coordinatorfor the National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration’s (NOAA’s) EstuarineReserves Division and National EstuarineResearch Reserve System, White is a boardmember of The Coastal Society. She hasserved on national and regional steeringcommittees on topics including technologytransfer, integrated drought monitoring andearly warning, and climate’s connections tohealth.“We are very fortunate to have ascientist, administrator and native NorthCarolinian of Susan’s caliber and experiencetake on the leadership for Sea Grantand WRRI. I am most confident that she willserve both programs well,” notes Voiland,who has served with White on the NOAA inthe Carolinas executive and steering committees.Sea Grant receives funding fromNOAA and the State of North Carolina forits programs on varied coastal topics. Inaddition to its headquarters at NC State,Sea Grant has offices in Manteo, MoreheadCity and Wilmington. Learn more at www.ncseagrant.org.The WRRI program is part of a nationalnetwork funded by the US GeologicalSurvey and state matching support. WRRIworks closely with local utilities and statewater officials. Learn more at www.ncsu.edu/wrri.U-Pick TrainingEver want to know more about a subjectbut are not able to travel? Or, is your utilityin need of training about a new topic butyou cannot send your staff to an out-oftownevent? We have your solution –U-Pick Training.What is it? Training that comes toyou. You pick the topic, you provide asuitable training location, and we willcome to you. With your input, the Seminars& Workshops Committee will createa custom six-credit hour seminar withspeakers at the forefront of our industry.NC AWWA-WEA will coordinate lunchand registration for the event. We askthat you provide caffeinated beverages atthe morning and afternoon breaks (coffeeand/or sodas). Topics may include:pumps 101, hydraulics for operators,treatment optimization (water or wastewater),pipeline assessment, or any otherwater/wastewater-related topic that maybe of interest.Is there a catch? You will agree to hostthe seminar and NC AWWA-WEA will beallowed to advertise it for others in your areato attend as well. Training rooms of all sizeswill qualify for this event; just let us know yourmaximum seating capacity.Can you sweeten the deal? Sure. Howabout five free registrations for your plant staffjust for hosting the event?Is this just what you have been lookingfor? Send requests to Betsy Drake viaemail at betsy.drake@townofcary.org or byphone at 919-481-5093. Please include yourname, contact information, as well as yourproposed topic and available training location.The Seminars & Workshops Committeewill review things and work with you to getthings scheduled for the 2013-2014 trainingcalendar.Online Training UpdateThe end of 2012 saw an exciting jump intothe world of online learning for NC AWWA-WEA with the presentation of our first twowebinars – An Introduction to NC Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network(WARN) on August 9 and Collection & BillingSystems on November 6. Thank you toeveryone who participated and made theseevents successful. A lot was learned fromthese inaugural events and we look forwardto presenting more webinars during 2013.Webinars offer you a designated time to meetonline with other industry professionals andbenefit from a live presentation and questionand answer sessions.Moving into 2013 we will continue to buildon our online offerings with the developmentand rollout of online learning modules. Thesebrief modules will be available online to becompleted at a time that is convenient foryou, and at a pace that works for you. Moreinformation will be announced as it becomesavailable.CorrectionNC AWWA-WEA and the editors of NCCurrents apologize that in the Fall 2012 issue,in the article “North Carolina’s Aging Dams”written by Tom Fitzgerald, PE and MarkLandis, PE from Schnabel Engineering thephotos and captions on pages 60-61 werereversed. 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News and NotesPhoto 1: The recently repaired spillway atHigh Point Municipal Dam (City Lake Dam) inHigh Point, NC.Photo 2: Construction of a new labyrinthspillway at Linville Land Harbor. The streamis temporarily diverted through an excavatedchannel in the right abutment.News From Schnabel Engineering, Inc.Lake Townsend Dam Project Selectedas National Rehabilitation Projectof the Year by ASDSO SchnabelEngineering, Inc. (Schnabel), Greensboro,North Carolina, is pleased to announcethat its Lake Townsend Dam project hasbeen selected for the Association of StateDam Safety Officials (ASDSO) NationalRehabilitation Project of the Year Award.This is a prestigious national award that isgiven for only one project per year.The City of Greensboro’s LakeTownsend Dam suffered from a severelydeteriorating spillway and inadequatecapacity for the spillway to handle largestorm flows. Rapid action was neededto remediate these deficiencies whilemaintaining full serviceability of the city’sprimary water supply. The Lake TownsendDam story focuses on an actively engagedand involved owner who encouraged andsupported the engineer, dedicated todelivering the excellence on an expeditedbasis. The owner and engineer workedwith an exceptional contractor, focused ona streamlined delivery of a quality productand a cost-effective price for the city.TransOvation AwardSchnabel Engineering, Inc. (Schnabel), GlenAllen, Virginia, is pleased to announce thatits Innovative Dredged Material Reuse projectwas selected to receive the AmericanRoad & Transportation Builders Associations’inaugural TransOvation Award. Thisaward honors innovative transportationinfrastructure-related products, services,technologies or techniques introduced overthe last five years that can be documentedto provide a high return on investment.Named to Best Firm to Work For ListSchnabel Engineering, Inc. (Schnabel), GlenAllen, Virginia, is pleased to announce that ithas been ranked 10th on the Best Civil EngineeringFirms to Work For list by CE Newsmagazine. Criteria for selection includedculture, benefits, compensation, performance/recognition,recruiting and employeeretention, and professional development, aswell as an employee satisfaction survey.Schnabel’s CEO, Mr. Gordon M. Matheson,PhD, PE, PG, stated: “Schnabel’s employeesand management team are proudof this achievement. We are committed tocreating an inviting workplace to attract andretain quality employees.”Schnabel, an employee-ownedcompany, is an ENR Top 10 geotechnicalengineering firm, employing 300 in officesfrom coast to coast. Schnabel’s specializedservices include dam and levee, geotechnical,geostructural and tunnel engineering;environmental services; geophysical andgeosciences services; and constructionmonitoring and resident engineering. Formore information, please visit us atwww.schnabel-eng.com.Tonka Adds New North Carolina andSouth Carolina RepresentativeTonka Equipment Company, a leader inthe manufacturing of customized watertreatment systems, is pleased to announcethe addition of North Carolinaand South Carolina representative W2O.A newly formed company, W2O hasexperienced representatives with a combined13 years of experience. W2O notonly promotes the equipment, but alsosupplies solutions for the municipal waterand wastewater industry throughoutNorth Carolina and South Carolina.“We were interested in Tonkabecause of its innovative products andability to solve problems,” said BuckWatkins of W2O. “Tonka has superiortechnology with an innovative approachto meet the client’s needs.”“W2O is a great addition to our alreadystrong group of representatives.Its expertise and experience in themunicipal water market complementsTonka’s commitment to serving municipalitiesthroughout North Carolinaand South Carolina,” said Gary Warner,Executive Vice President of Tonka.“We are excited about the W2O teamrepresenting our brand.”Tonka Equipment Company createscustomized water treatment systemsacross the United States and abroad.For more information, contact AmyLarson at alarson@tonkawater.com orvisit the website at www.tonkawater.com.McGill Environmental SystemsBuilding New Composting Plant inBerkeley County, SCMcGill Environmental Systems of N.C.Inc., the U.S. Composting Council’sComposter of the Year for 2011, plansto open its seventh organics recyclingfacility by the end of 2013, in BerkeleyCounty, SC. The company expects tohire up to 25 people to staff the facility.“The location offers proximityto markets in a community with apositive business environment andprogressive approach to greenwaste management,” said M.Noel Lyons, President of McGill.“Berkeley is a model for the future,clearly demonstrating how thepublic and private sectors can worktogether to deliver economically andenvironmentally-superior serviceswithout the burden of public financingor operations.”The state-of-the-art, indoorcompost manufacturing plant will be80 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

News and Notesconstructed on the site of BerkeleyCounty Water and Sanitation’s (BCWS)current yard waste operation off USHwy 52 near Moncks Corner.When complete, the Berkeleyoperation will give McGill a combinedannual processing capacity of 500,000tons from all facilities, including itsexisting regional operations in NorthCarolina, Virginia and Ireland.According to Lyons, there is a bigmarket for organic soil amendments,especially in coastal areas. “Even moreimportant than sustainable wastemanagement is the fact that localresources will be recycled to make aproduct that will also be used locally,resulting in positive impacts to theregion’s stormwater managementand water conservation efforts,” heexplained. “Compost use reducesstormwater volumes by 30 to 50percent and irrigation requirements bythe same amount. Compost also filtersand degrades pollutants, protectingboth surface and groundwater quality.It is particularly effective in soilscommonly found in coastal zones.”About McGill Founded in 1991,McGill is credited with pioneeringindoor, industrial-scale compostingas a revenue-producing service andrecycling technology for mainstreamwaste management. It providesrecycling services to more than 200volume generators in the public andprivate sectors, currently manufacturingabout 400,000 cubic yards of compostproducts annually. Since 1991, ithas recycled over 4 million tons ofbiodegradable by-products andresiduals for beneficial reuse as soilamendments.More information about thecompany, its process and servicesmay be found at http://www.mcgillcompost.com. More informationabout its branded line of premiumcompost products is at http://www.mcgillsoilbuilder.com. For allother inquiries, please contact LynnLucas at 910-532-2539 or emailthecompostpeople@mcgillcompost.com.NC Currents Future Themes& Submission DeadlinesNC Currents is the official publication of the NC AWWA-WEA. Members, individuals and committees are encouraged to submit contentfor the magazine. If you would like to submit an article to be considered for publication in NC Currents please complete the SubmissionForm & Publication Agreement (available at www.ncsafewater.org) and email both the completed form and your article to Nicole Banksat nbanks@ncsafewater.org. Articles must be received by 5:00pm EST on the listed submission deadline.The editors of NC Currents welcome the submission of all articles related to the water and wastewater industry. Themes serve asgeneral guidance for each issue, but articles are not limited to an issues-specific theme. Submission of an article does not guaranteepublication. The editorial committee will review and select all articles, and authors will be notified of the status of their submission.Summer 2013 Theme: Outreach/Water For People (Submission Deadline April 18, 2013)As water and wastewater professionals, we recognize the importance of clean water and sanitation and its impact on our health and overallquality of life. NC AWWA-WEA and several of its members are actively involved in outreach projects helping to bring the necessities of cleanwater and sanitation to those living without it. Most notable is our relationship with Water For People (WFP) and its mission to help build a worldwhere all people have access to safe drinking water and sanitation, and where no individual suffers or dies from a disease related to water orsanitation. Specifically, we as water and wastewater professionals need to understand that the overall WFP vision is for volunteers, people andpartners to continually focus on improving in the areas of water quality, sanitation and general hygiene, including experimenting with new ideasand providing quality resources in order to multiply WFP’s impact in these developing countries.For many years, several NC AWWA-WEA members have been involved with a variety of WFP activities, providing expertise in the areas of utilityengineering, operations and maintenance. This particular issue of NC Currents will feature and explore different projects, studies, or awarenessactivities that develop innovative and long lasting solutions to problems with water, sanitation and general hygiene noticed throughout the world.FALL 2013 Theme: Emerging/Potential Contaminants* (Submission Deadline July 8, 2013)According to an article in the November issue of the Water Technology magazine, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lists morethan 83,000 chemicals in its Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) inventory. Of course not all of these chemicals apply to drinking waterquality, but many of them do. And the list definitely keeps growing. In the past several years, pharmaceuticals and personal care productshave found their way into our drinking water. And a big issue in the news this year is hydraulic fracturing, or hydrofracking, which hasraised concerns about drinking water contamination. In this edition of NC Currents, we invite authors to explore emerging and potentialcontaminants, offer their perspectives and insights on the potential hazards, and highlight the many ways in which municipal systems areaddressing these issues.WINTER 2014 Theme: Operations Management* (Submission Deadline October 1, 2013)*Descriptions for these themes will be posted at www.ncsafewater.org once they are available.Click Hereto return to Table of Contentswww.ncsafewater.org 81

Schedule of EventsFebruary 201327 NC AWWA-WEA Seminar: Finance and ManagementGreensboro/Burlington area28 NCWTFOCB Certification ExamKinston, Morganton, and RaleighNCWTFOCB (919) 707-9040March 201311-15 Eastern Collection & Distribution SchoolRaleigh14 WPCSOCC Certification ExamKenansville, Morganton, Raleigh, Salisbury, and Williamston, NCNCWPCSOCC (919) 733-0026. (Applications postmarked by 2/12/13)22-23 AWWA Regional Meeting of Section OfficersGeorgiaAWWA (800) 926-733726 NC AWWA-WEA Seminar: Water ReuseUNC/RaleighApril 201314-16 NC AWWA-WEA Spring Conference Spring into OperationsWilmington, NC29-3 Eastern Biological Wastewater Operators & Physical/ChemicalWastewater Operators SchoolsRaleigh, NCMay 20135-11 National Drinking Water Week14 NC AWWA-WEA Seminar: Emerging ContaminantsWinston-Salem area21 NC AWWA-WEA Seminar: Emerging Technologies forWastewater TreatmentRaleigh area30 NCWTFOCB Certification ExamKinston, Morganton, and RaleighNCWTFOCB (919) 707-9040June 20139-13 AWWA ACE Annual ConferenceDenver, COAWWA (800) 926-733713 WPCSOCC Certification ExamKenansville, Morganton, Raleigh, Salisbury, and Williamston, NCNCWPCSOCC (919) 733-0026.( Application postmarked by 5/14/13)27 NC AWWA-WEA Seminar: Risk ManagementTo Be DeterminedJuly 2013NC AWWA-WEA Seminar: SustainabilityTo Be Determined15-19 Western Biological Wastewater Operators SchoolMorganton, NC15-18 Western Maintenance Technologist School & Exam –Grades 1, 2, 3, & 4Morganton, NC30 NC AWWA-WEA Seminar: Drinking Water Rules & RegulationsRaleigh, NCAugust 20133-6 ASAE Annual MeetingAtlanta, GAASAE12-16 Western Collection & Distribution SchoolMorganton, NC29 NC AWWA-WEA Seminar: Improving Operator EffectivenessThrough AutomationStatesville/Charlotte area29 NCWTFOCB Certification ExamKinston, Morganton, and RaleighNCWTFOCB (919) 707-9040September 20134 NC AWWA-WEA Seminar: Advanced Topics inWastewater OperationsBryan Park12 WPCSOCC Certification ExamKenansville, Morganton, Raleigh, Salisbury, and Williamston, NCNCWPCSOCC (919) 733-0026. (Applications postmarked by 8/13/13)16-19 Eastern Maintenance Technologist School & Exam –Grades 1, 2, 3, & 4Raleigh, NCOctober 20131 NC AWWA-WEA Seminar: Water DistributionWinston-Salem area5-9 WEFTECChicago, ILWEF (703) 684-240014-18 Coastal Collection & Distribution SchoolMorehead City, NC31 NCWTFOCB Certification ExamKinston, Morganton, and RaleighNCWTFOCB (919) 707-9040November 201310-13 NC AWWA-WEA Annual ConferenceConcord, NCDecember 20134 NC AWWA-WEA Seminar: Construction IssuesRaleigh12 WPCSOCC Certification ExamKenansville, Morganton, Raleigh, Salisbury, and Williamston, NCNCWPCSOCC (919) 733-0026. (Applications postmarked by 11/12/13)NC AWWA-WEA Seminar: ORC SeminarTo Be DeterminedThis schedule is current as of December 3, 2012. For updatesor more information, please contact the organization listed witheach event. If no organization is listed, it is an NC AWWA-WEAevent, and details may be obtained by calling the NC AWWA-WEA office at (919) 784-9030 or visiting www.ncsafewater.org.82 NC Currents Winter 2012/13Click Hereto return to Table of Contents

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