PANDEMIC AWARENESS & PLANNING FOR ORGANIZATIONS AND UTILITIES
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - Countryside, IL
http://tinyurl.com/ldhcyt
What if your employees refuse to report to work because of fear of catching panflu? How will you and your utility or company react ? This seminar is appropriate for both utilities and private industry. Be sure and attend so that you can prepare for this fall season and the H1N1 virus .
REGISTRATION & HOURS
Registration begins at 8:30am. The training is 9:00am – 3:00pm. Earn up to 5 PDHs or RTC hours. Continental breakfast and lunch will be included.
LOCATION
Park Place Countryside
6240 Joliet Road
Countryside, IL 60525
COST
$40.00 for AWWA members
$60.00 for non AWWA members
$70.00 for on-site registration
SPEAKERS
John Smith, City of Decatur
Richard Reb, CRT, Roche Laboratories
AGENDA
This program is designed to provide an in-depth look at pandemic influenza and provide information and training on what each individual, community, and public or private organization can do to prepare. Participants will go through the Pandemic Influenza Ambassador Program developed in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Faith-Based Emergency Preparedness Initiative.
Presentation topic s will include: A brief history of pandemics including H5N1 “bird flu” and H1N1 “Swine Flu”; The definition of a pandemic and the differences between pandemic and seasonal flu; The past and potential future impact of a pandemic on business and the economy; The potential impact of a pandemic on the health system and community; The role of the individual, the government, healthcare, and private sectors; Planning and preparation steps for individuals at home and in the workplace; Pandemic Countermeasures: the role of hygiene and medical interventions; Planning resources; Why a flu pandemic should concern everyone; How flu germs spread - and how you can avoid getting or spreading them; Planning and preparation steps you can take
You probably have a disaster plan for your water utility, but a pandemic is a different kind of disaster. Now is the time to do additional planning so you are ready if this kind of disaster should strike.
Here are some scenario s to consider: How will your utility operate if you are not there due to sickness or quarantine? What about other key members of your staff? What will you do if members of your family are extremely sick? What about staff member’s families? What will you do if some staff members refuse to report to work even though they are not sick? Are you able to operate some of your utility remotely? What if it becomes difficult to receive chemical deliveries on time due to truck driver shortages? What if a crucial piece of equipment needs immediate maintenance? Have you developed a list of electrical, mechanical, and other vendors that will respond to an emergency? What if that vendor has a large number of employees out due to sickness?
These are examples of pandemic planning that you must do before this kind of disaster becomes a reality.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Source Water Workshop
Source Water Workshop
Thursday, August 27, 2009 – Crystal Lake, IL
http://tinyurl.com/mkvjan
AGENDA
Illinois EPA began its Source Water Assessment Program in 1997 in response to amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act. These amendments require States to assess all sources of public drinking water. Assessments consist of the delineation of a Source Water Protection Area for each source of drinking water, an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the area, a determination of the source’s susceptibility to contamination and a plan to make the assessments available to the public. Illinois was one of the first States to have an approved Source Water Assessment Program.
As part of the Source Water Protection Program, Illinois EPA has developed a webbased interactive GIS mapserver. This site is based on ESRI’s ArcIMS software and will allow the user to access all the databases and coverages used in the Source Water Assessments, as well as additional information such as pumpage data, land use data, and aerial photos. The website is secure and requires the user to complete and submit a Confidentiality Agreement to gain access.
Since its inception the SWAP mapserver has expanded to include data layers for Groundwater Ordinances, water quality information from the Illinois State Water Survey and more. This information is used by Illinois EPA personnel to conduct site evaluations and assessments for several different programs including the Leaking Underground Storage Tank program, Contaminant Evaluation Group, Site Remediation Referral Group and the Permit Sections of both the Bureau of Land and Bureau of Water. Training will consist of “hands-on” instruction of how to perform well surveys, search for potential sources of contamination and an overview of data available on the site.
SPEAKERS
Wade Boring, Illinois EPA
Wade has been an employee of Illinois EPA since 1985 and Manager of the Geographic Analysis Unit in the Groundwater Section of the Division of Public Water Supplies since 2000. Prior to Illinois EPA he spent 3 years working in the oilfields of Texas and offshore Louisiana. He is a graduate of Illinois State University with a degree in Geology and is a Licensed Professional Geologist in the State of Illinois. Wade has been working with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) since 1989 and has watched it evolve from a simple single user technology to the advanced multi user and web based technologies of today. The Geographic Analysis Unit is responsible for maintaining the GIS data on the Agency’s internet mapserver as well as providing maps and data in support of numerous other programs. In addition, the Geographic Analysis Unit conducts groundwater monitoring for the Section’s Ambient Sampling Network.
Anthony Dulka, Illinois EPA
Anthony Dulka is the Manager of the Planning and Assessment Unit, Groundwater Section within the Division of Public Water Supplies, Illinois EPA, where he has worked since 1987. Mr. Dulka received his B.S. in Geology/Geography from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois, before pursuing an M.S. Degree in Environmental Studies at Sangamon State University in Springfield. Although his duties have evolved over the years, Anthony coordinates and provides administrative support of scientific studies or projects pertaining to groundwater/source water protection. In addition, he is responsible for gathering and analysis of technical data to effectively manage groundwater monitoring, inspections, assessment efforts and special technical studies.
Thursday, August 27, 2009 – Crystal Lake, IL
http://tinyurl.com/mkvjan
AGENDA
Illinois EPA began its Source Water Assessment Program in 1997 in response to amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act. These amendments require States to assess all sources of public drinking water. Assessments consist of the delineation of a Source Water Protection Area for each source of drinking water, an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the area, a determination of the source’s susceptibility to contamination and a plan to make the assessments available to the public. Illinois was one of the first States to have an approved Source Water Assessment Program.
As part of the Source Water Protection Program, Illinois EPA has developed a webbased interactive GIS mapserver. This site is based on ESRI’s ArcIMS software and will allow the user to access all the databases and coverages used in the Source Water Assessments, as well as additional information such as pumpage data, land use data, and aerial photos. The website is secure and requires the user to complete and submit a Confidentiality Agreement to gain access.
Since its inception the SWAP mapserver has expanded to include data layers for Groundwater Ordinances, water quality information from the Illinois State Water Survey and more. This information is used by Illinois EPA personnel to conduct site evaluations and assessments for several different programs including the Leaking Underground Storage Tank program, Contaminant Evaluation Group, Site Remediation Referral Group and the Permit Sections of both the Bureau of Land and Bureau of Water. Training will consist of “hands-on” instruction of how to perform well surveys, search for potential sources of contamination and an overview of data available on the site.
SPEAKERS
Wade Boring, Illinois EPA
Wade has been an employee of Illinois EPA since 1985 and Manager of the Geographic Analysis Unit in the Groundwater Section of the Division of Public Water Supplies since 2000. Prior to Illinois EPA he spent 3 years working in the oilfields of Texas and offshore Louisiana. He is a graduate of Illinois State University with a degree in Geology and is a Licensed Professional Geologist in the State of Illinois. Wade has been working with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) since 1989 and has watched it evolve from a simple single user technology to the advanced multi user and web based technologies of today. The Geographic Analysis Unit is responsible for maintaining the GIS data on the Agency’s internet mapserver as well as providing maps and data in support of numerous other programs. In addition, the Geographic Analysis Unit conducts groundwater monitoring for the Section’s Ambient Sampling Network.
Anthony Dulka, Illinois EPA
Anthony Dulka is the Manager of the Planning and Assessment Unit, Groundwater Section within the Division of Public Water Supplies, Illinois EPA, where he has worked since 1987. Mr. Dulka received his B.S. in Geology/Geography from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois, before pursuing an M.S. Degree in Environmental Studies at Sangamon State University in Springfield. Although his duties have evolved over the years, Anthony coordinates and provides administrative support of scientific studies or projects pertaining to groundwater/source water protection. In addition, he is responsible for gathering and analysis of technical data to effectively manage groundwater monitoring, inspections, assessment efforts and special technical studies.
High-Tech Operator Certificate Course 1 - Register Now!
High-Tech Operator Certificate Course 1:
Treatment/Distribution Process Monitoring & Control - 2 DAY COURSE
Tuesday, August 25 & 26, 2009 - Hudson, IL
http://tinyurl.com/ksocnz
HIGH-TECH OPERATOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
This certificate program is aimed at developing operators with a fundamental level of understanding of the high technologies used in the water utility field. The program consists of three (3) two-day courses of training. The content of the 3 training course packages are split 2/3 technical training and 1/3 managerial training.
ORGANIZATION
The program is divided among three (3) two-day specialized courses. Each course addresses one general subject area. Course 1 covers process monitoring and control of water treatment and distribution systems. Course 2 covers high-tech applications and tools used throughout treatment and distribution systems. Course 3 covers methods for managing water utility information. Participants must complete all 3 courses within the program to earn a certificate of a High Tech Operator. Courses 2 and 3 will be available at a later date TBD.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
AWWA will award a Certificate of Completion for the completion of all three two-day courses that encompass the High-Tech Operator Certificate Program. The certificate will reflect AWWA’s name and address, the participant’s name, the program, the number of hours, and the date of completion COURSE 1 – Treatment /Distribution – Process Monitoring & Control This course addresses the devices used to monitor and control processes and equipment in water treatment and distribution systems. The course begins with an overview of device symbols and how they are used to represent systems…then relates those symbols to real world devices. The course then looks at how a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system connects to sensors, analyzers, and control devices. The course looks at the components of SCADA system, the facilities/environment the system requires, and the benefits it provides. Participants will receive a glossary of terms; drawing symbols and naming standards; sample diagrams; descriptions of sensors, analyzers, control devices, and SCADA system components; features of SCADA systems; and references for finding additional information.
LESSONS
1.1 Measurement and control symbols, nomenclature, and drawing conventions
1.2 Sensing devices (e.g., flow, pressure, level, temperature)
1.3 On-line analyzers (e.g., pH, chlorine)
1.4 Control devices (e.g., actuators, switches, relays)
1.5 Logic circuits, symbols, and conventions
1.6 SCADA systems – function/operation (master units, PLCs, RTUs, historians)
1.7 Control modes
1.8 Tracking process performance (e.g., reporting, trending)
1.9 Alarm management
1.10 Standards (e.g., ISA.)
1.11 Control rooms, environments, enclosures
AGENDA
Day 1
• Measurement and control symbols, nomenclature, and drawing conventions
• Sensing devices
• Online analyzers
• Control devices
• Logic circuits, symbols, and conventions
Day 2
• SCADA Systems - function/operation
• Control modes
• Tracking process performance
• Alarm management
• Standards
• Control rooms, environments, enclosures
COURSE PREREQUISITES
None. The three courses in this series are designed to stand alone. This allows operators to take courses in any order. All three courses must be completed to obtain the High-Tech Operator certificate.
SPEAKERS
Don Bratschie, Westin Engineering
Don Bratschie manages the Chicago Area for Westin Engineering. He provides IT consulting services to water utilities to assist them in utilizing technology to improve efficiency, to lower costs and to provide information quickly and easily. Don speaks frequently at AWWA conferences on topics such as IT Planning and Asset Management Programs.
Tony Wachocki, Westin Engineering
Tony Wachocki develops training and online documentation out of Westin’s Detroit office. He developed the High Tech Operator series for AWWA and delivered the pilots for all 3 courses in Anchorage and the first AWWA public offering of Course 1 in Denver.
Treatment/Distribution Process Monitoring & Control - 2 DAY COURSE
Tuesday, August 25 & 26, 2009 - Hudson, IL
http://tinyurl.com/ksocnz
HIGH-TECH OPERATOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
This certificate program is aimed at developing operators with a fundamental level of understanding of the high technologies used in the water utility field. The program consists of three (3) two-day courses of training. The content of the 3 training course packages are split 2/3 technical training and 1/3 managerial training.
ORGANIZATION
The program is divided among three (3) two-day specialized courses. Each course addresses one general subject area. Course 1 covers process monitoring and control of water treatment and distribution systems. Course 2 covers high-tech applications and tools used throughout treatment and distribution systems. Course 3 covers methods for managing water utility information. Participants must complete all 3 courses within the program to earn a certificate of a High Tech Operator. Courses 2 and 3 will be available at a later date TBD.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
AWWA will award a Certificate of Completion for the completion of all three two-day courses that encompass the High-Tech Operator Certificate Program. The certificate will reflect AWWA’s name and address, the participant’s name, the program, the number of hours, and the date of completion COURSE 1 – Treatment /Distribution – Process Monitoring & Control This course addresses the devices used to monitor and control processes and equipment in water treatment and distribution systems. The course begins with an overview of device symbols and how they are used to represent systems…then relates those symbols to real world devices. The course then looks at how a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system connects to sensors, analyzers, and control devices. The course looks at the components of SCADA system, the facilities/environment the system requires, and the benefits it provides. Participants will receive a glossary of terms; drawing symbols and naming standards; sample diagrams; descriptions of sensors, analyzers, control devices, and SCADA system components; features of SCADA systems; and references for finding additional information.
LESSONS
1.1 Measurement and control symbols, nomenclature, and drawing conventions
1.2 Sensing devices (e.g., flow, pressure, level, temperature)
1.3 On-line analyzers (e.g., pH, chlorine)
1.4 Control devices (e.g., actuators, switches, relays)
1.5 Logic circuits, symbols, and conventions
1.6 SCADA systems – function/operation (master units, PLCs, RTUs, historians)
1.7 Control modes
1.8 Tracking process performance (e.g., reporting, trending)
1.9 Alarm management
1.10 Standards (e.g., ISA.)
1.11 Control rooms, environments, enclosures
AGENDA
Day 1
• Measurement and control symbols, nomenclature, and drawing conventions
• Sensing devices
• Online analyzers
• Control devices
• Logic circuits, symbols, and conventions
Day 2
• SCADA Systems - function/operation
• Control modes
• Tracking process performance
• Alarm management
• Standards
• Control rooms, environments, enclosures
COURSE PREREQUISITES
None. The three courses in this series are designed to stand alone. This allows operators to take courses in any order. All three courses must be completed to obtain the High-Tech Operator certificate.
SPEAKERS
Don Bratschie, Westin Engineering
Don Bratschie manages the Chicago Area for Westin Engineering. He provides IT consulting services to water utilities to assist them in utilizing technology to improve efficiency, to lower costs and to provide information quickly and easily. Don speaks frequently at AWWA conferences on topics such as IT Planning and Asset Management Programs.
Tony Wachocki, Westin Engineering
Tony Wachocki develops training and online documentation out of Westin’s Detroit office. He developed the High Tech Operator series for AWWA and delivered the pilots for all 3 courses in Anchorage and the first AWWA public offering of Course 1 in Denver.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Drinking Water System Security Act - Input Needed
Leadership in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce has introduced legislation that would create a chemical security program for drinking water utilities. The bill is H.R. 3258, the Drinking Water System Security Act. The AWWA Water Utility Council has studied this bill and sent a letter to the committee describing recommended changes.
The WUC is now asking AWWA membership and Sections to meet with members of Congress, e-mail them, or write them to ask for their support on the most significant issue in the bill for drinking water utilities, the ability for local officials to determine how they treat and distribute local drinking water. Members of Congress are on their annual August recess right now, so it should be possible to meet them in town meetings or in their district offices.
On the Section website at www.isawwa-portal.com, select "committees" and "water utility council" you will find a copy of the AWWA letter to the committee, and a draft letter that you can personalize and localize to communicate this vital message: that the choice of materials, particularly disinfectants, and processes should remain local.
Note that there is related chemical security legislation in the House. H.R. 2868 would create a chemical security plan at chemical plants and at wastewater treatment plants. H.R. 2883 would create a chemical security plan just at wastewater plants. We are addressing just H.R. 3258 in this “call to arms.”
The WUC is now asking AWWA membership and Sections to meet with members of Congress, e-mail them, or write them to ask for their support on the most significant issue in the bill for drinking water utilities, the ability for local officials to determine how they treat and distribute local drinking water. Members of Congress are on their annual August recess right now, so it should be possible to meet them in town meetings or in their district offices.
On the Section website at www.isawwa-portal.com, select "committees" and "water utility council" you will find a copy of the AWWA letter to the committee, and a draft letter that you can personalize and localize to communicate this vital message: that the choice of materials, particularly disinfectants, and processes should remain local.
Note that there is related chemical security legislation in the House. H.R. 2868 would create a chemical security plan at chemical plants and at wastewater treatment plants. H.R. 2883 would create a chemical security plan just at wastewater plants. We are addressing just H.R. 3258 in this “call to arms.”
Governor signed Senate Bill 1919
August 10, 2009 the Governor signed Senate Bill 1919 that creates the Safe Pharmaceutical Disposal Act.
It provides that except for medications contained in intravenous fluids, syringes, or transdermal patches, no health care institution, nor any employee, staff person, contractor, or other person acting under the direction or supervision of a health care institution, may discharge, dispose of, flush, pour, or empty any unused medication into a public wastewater collection system or septic system.
The bill also provides that a violation of the Act is a petty offense subject to a fine of $500 and that fines collected under the Act from facilities licensed under the Nursing Home Care Act shall be deposited into the Long Term Care Monitor/Receiver Fund. Fines collected from all other health care institutions shall be deposited into the Environmental Protection Trust Fund.
Health care institutions shall modify their written medication protocols to be consistent with the requirements of the Act and each agency having regulatory oversight responsibility for a type of health care institution shall be responsible for ensuring those institutions' compliance. Effective January 1, 2010.
It provides that except for medications contained in intravenous fluids, syringes, or transdermal patches, no health care institution, nor any employee, staff person, contractor, or other person acting under the direction or supervision of a health care institution, may discharge, dispose of, flush, pour, or empty any unused medication into a public wastewater collection system or septic system.
The bill also provides that a violation of the Act is a petty offense subject to a fine of $500 and that fines collected under the Act from facilities licensed under the Nursing Home Care Act shall be deposited into the Long Term Care Monitor/Receiver Fund. Fines collected from all other health care institutions shall be deposited into the Environmental Protection Trust Fund.
Health care institutions shall modify their written medication protocols to be consistent with the requirements of the Act and each agency having regulatory oversight responsibility for a type of health care institution shall be responsible for ensuring those institutions' compliance. Effective January 1, 2010.
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