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  • AWOP National Meeting: 2017

    AWOP National Meeting: 2017

    August 8 – 9, 2017

    Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
    35 West Fifth St.
    Cincinnati, OH 45202
    Phone: (800) HILTONS [use code AWOP]

    AWOP National Meeting – Final Agenda 

    The 7th National Area-Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) Meeting was held in Cincinnati, OH at the Hilton Netherland Plaza on August 8 – 9, 2017. The conference is designed to identify strategic activities to build, maintain, and strengthen quality Area Wide Optimization Programs and provide existing AWOP States and Regions with an opportunity to meet and network with other AWOP participants. The conference will also provide a forum for discussing national AWOP priorities and technical topics. Other states with an interest in AWOP may also attend to become more familiar with AWOP tools and practices.

    Video and Presentations

    All video and PowerPoint presentations can be access via the AWOP States Only page [requires login].

     

  • Source Water Collaborative Learning Exchange Webinar Series: Linking Source Water Protection and Emergency Preparedness and Response

    THIS MONTH’S TOPIC:

    LINKING SOURCE WATER PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

    TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH, 2017
    2PM-3PM EDT

    REGISTER NOW!

    FEATURING:

    Alan Roberson, Executive Director, Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA)
    Greg Prelewicz, Fairfax Water
    Steve Beiber, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG)

    This webinar will leverage the case study from the spill on the Potomac River (in Virginia) in November 2016 to provide recommendations for a variety of participants including water utilities, and federal, state, and local governments. During the webinar, participants will:

    • Learn how to link source water protection and emergency preparedness and response
    • Learn what worked and what didn’t work during/after the spill
    • How lessons learned can improve planning for emergency preparedness and response

    The source water for most of Metropolitan Washington DC was put at risk by a spill on the Potomac River in late 2016. The water systems responded aggressively to this spill in order to provide continuity of operations but the emergency response by other governmental entities was not optimal from the water systems’ perspective. Past source water mapping, as well ongoing source water monitoring, provided useful and timely data that was used in decision-making by the impacted water systems. Additional emergency preparedness work has been started as a result of the lessons learned from the response to this spill.

    Alan Roberson (Source Water Collaborative Steering Committee Co-Chair) will provide some opening remarks, and Greg Prelewicz (Fairfax Water) and Steve Beiber (MWCOG) will provide a presentation about the Potomac River spill incident and lessons learned, and answer audience questions.

    Save your spot today!

    This is the sixth webinar in the Source Water Collaborative Learning Exchange Webinar Series. The Learning Exchange is an information sharing platform for source water protection advocates to discuss current challenges, share success stories, and transfer knowledge to bolster source water protection efforts across the country.

    After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

    SPEAKER PROFILES

    ALAN ROBERSON is the Executive Director of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA). ASDWA’s members (the state drinking water agencies) are co- regulators with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Mr. Roberson has over 27 years of experience in the development of drinking water policy and federal drinking water regulations. He and his staff work closely with EPA and the state and territorial drinking water agencies in the development and implementation of federal drinking water regulations. Mr. Roberson coordinates with his members to establish the policy direction on all federal water regulatory and security and preparedness issues, as well as manage the finances and strategic planning for ASDWA.

    GREG PRELEWICZ serves as Manager of Planning for Fairfax Water, Virginia’s largest water utility, where he oversees a staff of employees in system planning and development, source water planning and protection, site plan review, and GIS and mapping services. Greg has 20 years of experience in various water resources, environmental, and civil engineering areas, having worked the past 14 years at Fairfax Water. Greg arrived at Fairfax Water during the planning and discussion stage of the Potomac Drinking Water Source Protection Partnership (DWSPP) formation. He has been an active participant in the Potomac DWSPP and in Fairfax Water’s other source water protection activities since 2003.

    STEVE BEIBER has over 25 years of experience in water quality management, environmental regulation, critical infrastructure protection, and public policy. Presently, he is responsible for managing COG’s regional Anacostia Restoration Partnership, water security programs, energy security programs, critical infrastructure protection, drought management and response, urban stream restoration, green infrastructure, and other related environmental programs for local governments and utilities in the Washington, DC area. Previously Mr. Bieber was Chief of Watershed Planning and Outreach for the Maryland Department of the Environment. Mr. Bieber also has extensive experience working with international groups on watershed management and water security issues. Sanitation Commission.

  • AWOP National Meeting: 2017

    AWOP National Meeting: 2017

    August 8-9, 2017

    Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
    35 West Fifth St.
    Cincinnati, OH 45202
    Phone: (800) HILTONS [use code AWOP]

    Draft Agenda [please check back for a draft agenda]

    The seventh National Area-Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) Meeting will be held in Cincinnati, OH at the Hilton Netherland Plaza on August 8-9, 2017.  The conference is designed to identify strategic activities to build, maintain, and strengthen quality Area Wide Optimization Programs and provide existing AWOP States and Regions with an opportunity to meet and network with other AWOP participants.  The conference will also provide a forum for discussing national AWOP priorities and technical topics.  Other states with an interest in AWOP may also attend to become more familiar with AWOP tools and practices.

    New States

    Although this conference is primarily designed for States and Regions that already participate in AWOP, States and Regions that are not currently active in the program are also invited to attend the conference.

    Registration and Hotel Reservations

    Online Registration Form:
    Please check back the week of May 22 for registration.

    Online Hotel Reservations and Information:
    Rooms have been reserved at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza (35 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202).  Attendees are responsible for making their own reservations.  You can reserve your room on-line through this link. You can also reserve your room by calling 1-800 HILTONS.  Be sure to mention that you are attending the 2017 National AWOP Meeting when reserving by phone.

    If you have questions, please contact Anthony of ASDWA.

  • DMUC 2017: Remote Webinar Series

    DMCU 2017: All Video

    The following sessions were captured during the 2017 ASDWA/EPA Data Management Users Conference in Cincinnati, OH. Use the “Forward” button to advance to the next session. You can also click on the “playlist” button in the bottom bar to select a thumbnail of the videos in the playlist. This playlist includes all pre-con webinars, the Monday Training, and all sessions from the DMUC.

    You may also Download All Presentation Slide Decks and Conference Materials.

    Monday Training: RTCR Implementation
    May 08, 2017 at 1:00 PM EDT.

    • RTCR overview – Cindy Mack, OGWDW
    • Q&A
    • Challenges for RTCR in SDWIS – Trang Le, OGWDW
    • Q&A with EPA and Contractor
    • Positive Sample Alert Dashboard – Miranda Harper, NC

    2017 DMUC: Opening Plenary Session
    May 09, 2017 at 10:30 PM EDT.

    • Welcome – Alan Roberson, ASDWA
    • Host State Welcome – Beth Messer, Ohio EPA
    • EPA OGWDW Perspective – Anita Thompkins, Director, Drinking Water Protection Division
    • Data Quality Awards – Michael Plastino, OGWDW

    2017 DMUC: Improving Operations with Current Systems
    May 09, 2017 at 3:15 PM EDT.

    • OECA Issues – Elinor Keith, OECA
    o How state data gets to ETT and ECHO
    • FedRep Reporting and Error Resolution – Trang Le, OGWDW
    • SDWIS/State Questions and Answers – Trang Le, OGWDW

    2017 DMUC: Getting to Know SDWIS Prime
    May 10, 2017 at 8:00 AM EDT.

    • Schedule and plan for continuing development and related issues – Kristen Gastner, OW
    • Demo Completed Modules and Prototypes (based on feedback from webinars) – Ottman Bouazzaoui, Scott Peterson, Attain
    • Functionality details – Ottman Bouazzaoui, Scott Peterson, Attain
    o Sanitary Survey
    o Inventory

    2017 DMUC: Getting to Know SDWIS Prime Part 2
    May 10, 2017 at 10:30 AM EDT.

    • Configuration spreadsheet – – Ottman Bouazzaoui, Scott Peterson, Attain; Greg Fabian, OGWDW
    • Business Rules Engine – how it operates, results from “black box” testing – Scott Peterson, Attain; Greg Fabian, OGWDW
    • Quarterly Reporting under Prime – Greg Fabian, OGWDW

    2017 DMUC: Using Prime to Support Program Implementation
    May 10, 2017 at 1:30 PM EDT.

    • Options for Supporting Interfacing Applications
    o API
    o Local Data Mart (including enhanced Data Synchronization Engine)
    o Built in Prime features
    o Data/application storage solutions
    • Contractor support and other tools for transition – Trang Le, OGWDW
    • Other transition and implementation considerations – Marian Robinson, OGWDW

    2017 DMUC: Electronic Reporting – The User Experience
    May 10, 2017 at 3:30 PM EDT.

    • Panel
    o CMDP pilot states – Rachael Cassady, UT
    o Other e-reporting states – George Cox, AL; Brian Tarver, OH
    o Lab perspective – UT, OH (invited)
    • Open discussion of e-reporting issues

    2017 DMUC: Getting to Know CMDP
    May 11, 2017 at 8:30 AM EDT.

    • CMDP overview – Deric Teasley, OGWDW
    • CMDP Demo – CMDP Team
    • CMDP Transition Checklist – Trang Le, OGWDW
    • CMDP User Support – Brianna Knoppow, OGWDW

    2017 DMUC: Tools and Resources for States and Closing Plenary
    May 11, 2017 at 10:30 AM EDT.

    • ASDWA Website – Anthony DeRosa, ASDWA
    • DMAC Update & Best Practices Project – Rachael Cassady, UT, Yasmeen Barri, OGWDW
    • State Business Intelligence tool – Eric Chai, NC

    11:45-12:00 p.m. DMUC Wrap up: Next Steps and Actions Items – Darrell Osterhoudt, ASDWA, Michael Plastino, OGWDW

     

  • Lead Service Line Replacement – Ideas for States

    Lead Service Line Replacement – Ideas for States

    Apr 13, 2017

    Lead service lines (LSL‘s) are a major source of the lead that gets into drinking water. This was a clear factor in the crisis in Flint. Removal of LSL‘s was also identified by the National Drinking Water Advisory Council as a significant issue that EPA should address in the revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule. We will never get to the goal of zero lead in drinking water without totally removing LSL‘s.

    So, what should state drinking water programs be considering? This webinar will point to some technical resources and provide some examples from other states, to get you started thinking about how you and your water systems can respond. The webinar will cover the tools available on the Lead Service LineCollaborative website that can assist water systems, local governments, citizen groups, and others interested in developing and implementing local lead serviceline replacement programs. These resources can also be used by the states that may support these local initiatives. State colleagues will share how they are using the DWSRF and other tools to help finance LSL replacement and “get the lead out”. Hopefully this will only be the beginning of the exchange of information and dialogue about how states can support the goal of full lead service line replacement.

    Watch a video capture of this webinar below:

  • AWWA’s Utility Management Standards: G-200 Distribution Systems Operation and Management

    AWWA’s Utility Management Standards: G-200 Distribution Systems Operation and Management

    This series of three webinars involves a detailed review of the AWWA Utility Management Standards and Self-Assessment Guidebooks for treatment, distribution systems and source water protection. This will also include a presentation of case studies on the use and benefits of the standards and guidebooks by utility staff.

    Watch a video capture of this webinar below.

    Optimizing Utility Operation Through the Use of AWWA Utility Management Standards

    AWWA Utility Management Standards were developed to help utilities to foster excellence through continuous improvement and evaluation processes. These voluntary standards and the associated guidebooks allow utilities to identify gaps in their management systems and to improve systems before they fail. Case studies have shown that use of the standards can help utilities save energy, improve efficiency, prevent water loss, and improve water quality. They have also been used successfully to justify investments and secure funding.

    RELATED EVENTS IN THIS WEBINAR SERIES:

    AWWA’s Utility Management Standards: G-100 Water Treatment Plant Operations and Management

    AWWA’s Utility Management Standards: G-300 Source Water Protection

  • AWWA’s Utility Management Standards: G-100 Water Treatment Plant Operations and Management

    AWWA’s Utility Management Standards: G-100 Water Treatment Plant Operations and Management

    This series of three webinars involves a detailed review of the AWWA Utility Management Standards and Self-Assessment Guidebooks for treatment, distribution systems and source water protection. This will also include a presentation of case studies on the use and benefits of the standards and guidebooks by utility staff.

    SUMMARY MATERIALS:

    Slide Decks:

    Optimizing Utility Operation Through the Use of AWWA Utility Management Standards

    AWWA Utility Management Standards were developed to help utilities to foster excellence through continuous improvement and evaluation processes. These voluntary standards and the associated guidebooks allow utilities to identify gaps in their management systems and to improve systems before they fail. Case studies have shown that use of the standards can help utilities save energy, improve efficiency, prevent water loss, and improve water quality. They have also been used successfully to justify investments and secure funding.

    RELATED EVENTS IN THIS WEBINAR SERIES:

    AWWA’s Utility Management Standards: G-200 Distribution Systems Operation and Management

    AWWA’s Utility Management Standards: G-300 Source Water Protection

  • AWWA’s Utility Management Standards: G-300 Source Water Protection

    AWWA’s Utility Management Standards: G-300 Source Water Protection

    This series of three webinars involves a detailed review of the AWWA Utility Management Standards and Self-Assessment Guidebooks for treatment, distribution systems and source water protection. This will also include a presentation of case studies on the use and benefits of the standards and guidebooks by utility staff.

    Summary Materials:

    Optimizing Utility Operation Through the Use of AWWA Utility Management Standards

    AWWA Utility Management Standards were developed to help utilities to foster excellence through continuous improvement and evaluation processes. These voluntary standards and the associated guidebooks allow utilities to identify gaps in their management systems and to improve systems before they fail. Case studies have shown that use of the standards can help utilities save energy, improve efficiency, prevent water loss, and improve water quality. They have also been used successfully to justify investments and secure funding.

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

    RELATED EVENTS IN THIS WEBINAR SERIES:

    AWWA’s Utility Management Standards: G-100 Water Treatment Plant Operations and Management

    AWWA’s Utility Management Standards: G-200 Distribution Systems Operation and Management

  • DMUC 2017 Pre-Conference Webinar Series (2 of 3): Federal Modernization

    DMUC 2017: Pre-Conference Webinar Series

    Federal Modernization

    As in past years, we have scheduled a series of pre-conference webinars to help prepare attendees, and non-attendees alike, for the 2017 DMUC. If you are interested in any of the following topics, we encourage you to register for one or all in the series by clicking on the title below. We will record these webinars and post them to the SDWIS User Community Section for those who are unable to participate due to scheduling.

    View a video capture of this webinar:

    RELATED EVENTS IN THIS WEBINAR SERIES:

    DMUC 2017 Pre-Conference Webinar Series (1 of 3): SDWIS Prime Community Testing Round 1

    DMUC 2017 Pre-Conference Webinar Series (3 of 3): SDWIS Prime Community Testing Round 1 (Expanded Q&A Session)

  • DMUC 2017 Pre-Conference Webinar Series (3 of 3): SDWIS Prime Community Testing Round 1 (Expanded Q&A Session)

    DMUC 2017: Pre-Conference Webinar Series

    SDWIS Prime Community Testing Round 1 (Expanded Q&A Session)

    As in past years, we have scheduled a series of pre-conference webinars to help prepare attendees, and non-attendees alike, for the 2017 DMUC. If you are interested in any of the following topics, we encourage you to register for one or all in the series by clicking on the title below. We will record these webinars and post them to the SDWIS User Community Section for those who are unable to participate due to scheduling.

    View a video capture of this webinar:

    RELATED EVENTS IN THIS WEBINAR SERIES:

    DMUC 2017 Pre-Conference Webinar Series (1 of 3): SDWIS Prime Community Testing Round 1

    DMUC 2017 Pre-Conference Webinar Series (2 of 3): Federal Modernization