The Groundwater Rule requires additional protection of groundwater sources from contamination by viruses and bacteria. It has four major components: 1) periodic sanitary surveys to identify deficiencies, 2) source water monitoring for E. coli or other indicators, 3) corrective actions for contaminated sources or deficiencies, and 4) compliance monitoring for systems using treatment. The rule establishes monitoring, public notification, and corrective action requirements triggered by contamination detection to help ensure groundwater is disinfected. States have flexibility in implementing specific monitoring requirements and determining compliance options available to public water systems.
A Deep Dive into the RCRA Regulations: Are You Aware of These Lesser Known Re...Triumvirate Environmental
We are all familiar with the standard requirements found within the hazardous waste regulations such as labeling, closure requirements, secondary containment, training, and other basic rules and requirements. But are you aware that there are more? Taking a deeper look into RCRA regulations reveals much more, including:
Daily Tank Inspections and Recording Requirements
Subpart AA- Organic Emission Standards
Subpart BB- Air Emission Standards
And more…
We will review each of the lesser known RCRA requirements to provide you with a complete understanding of the regulation and help ensure compliance.
The document summarizes key aspects of Canada's Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent and the proposed Fisheries Act Regulations. The regulations would establish enforceable wastewater effluent quality limits nationwide. They vary requirements based on system size and include authorizations for facilities to discharge effluent that meets specified conditions. Concerns raised include lack of funding, regulatory clarity, and potential issues for some facilities in meeting all requirements.
Trends in gas distribution pipeline safety management - 2014Vaishali Sangtani
An overview of the infrastructure, practices and regulations for the pipeline safety and integrity management in downstream gas distribution networks in USA.
This document summarizes Statewide Rule 36 (SWR 36) from the Railroad Commission of Texas, which regulates oil and gas operations involving hydrogen sulfide (H2S). SWR 36 requires operators to test for H2S, file forms indicating H2S levels, install safety equipment if H2S could endanger the public, develop contingency plans, train employees, and notify regulators of accidents in H2S areas. The rule specifies requirements for markings, security, materials, drilling, and more to protect people from H2S hazards.
The webinar covered recent regulatory developments in construction and post-construction stormwater management. It discussed changes to the EPA's Construction General Permit including new buffer requirements and timelines for stabilization. It also summarized EPA's proposed rulemaking to strengthen post-construction stormwater requirements and establish national performance standards for new development. Finally, it reviewed federal requirements for stormwater management on federal facilities.
The document discusses proposed refinements to the New Source Review (NSR) program's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) increment modeling procedures. Specifically, it proposes clarifying how emissions increases are calculated to determine compliance with PSD increment thresholds and addressing issues related to modeling actual emissions and meteorological data usage. The proposal seeks to provide more consistency in increment analysis methods while allowing permitting authorities flexibility in selecting appropriate modeling approaches.
A Deep Dive into the RCRA Regulations: Are You Aware of These Lesser Known Re...Triumvirate Environmental
We are all familiar with the standard requirements found within the hazardous waste regulations such as labeling, closure requirements, secondary containment, training, and other basic rules and requirements. But are you aware that there are more? Taking a deeper look into RCRA regulations reveals much more, including:
Daily Tank Inspections and Recording Requirements
Subpart AA- Organic Emission Standards
Subpart BB- Air Emission Standards
And more…
We will review each of the lesser known RCRA requirements to provide you with a complete understanding of the regulation and help ensure compliance.
The document summarizes key aspects of Canada's Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent and the proposed Fisheries Act Regulations. The regulations would establish enforceable wastewater effluent quality limits nationwide. They vary requirements based on system size and include authorizations for facilities to discharge effluent that meets specified conditions. Concerns raised include lack of funding, regulatory clarity, and potential issues for some facilities in meeting all requirements.
Trends in gas distribution pipeline safety management - 2014Vaishali Sangtani
An overview of the infrastructure, practices and regulations for the pipeline safety and integrity management in downstream gas distribution networks in USA.
This document summarizes Statewide Rule 36 (SWR 36) from the Railroad Commission of Texas, which regulates oil and gas operations involving hydrogen sulfide (H2S). SWR 36 requires operators to test for H2S, file forms indicating H2S levels, install safety equipment if H2S could endanger the public, develop contingency plans, train employees, and notify regulators of accidents in H2S areas. The rule specifies requirements for markings, security, materials, drilling, and more to protect people from H2S hazards.
The webinar covered recent regulatory developments in construction and post-construction stormwater management. It discussed changes to the EPA's Construction General Permit including new buffer requirements and timelines for stabilization. It also summarized EPA's proposed rulemaking to strengthen post-construction stormwater requirements and establish national performance standards for new development. Finally, it reviewed federal requirements for stormwater management on federal facilities.
The document discusses proposed refinements to the New Source Review (NSR) program's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) increment modeling procedures. Specifically, it proposes clarifying how emissions increases are calculated to determine compliance with PSD increment thresholds and addressing issues related to modeling actual emissions and meteorological data usage. The proposal seeks to provide more consistency in increment analysis methods while allowing permitting authorities flexibility in selecting appropriate modeling approaches.
Air Emission Permitting and Reporting Requirements Under Environmental Lawssbligh0101
The document discusses various air emissions permitting and reporting requirements under US environmental laws. It covers:
1) Permitting requirements under the Clean Air Act for new sources, including best available control technology requirements.
2) Title V operating permit requirements for major sources and other applicable sources.
3) Reporting requirements under laws like the Clean Air Act, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, and Toxic Substances Control Act. These include emissions reporting, toxic chemical inventory reporting, and other notices.
Regulating Ammonia Emissions from Agriculture: Potential Pitfalls and Limitat...LPE Learning Center
The full proceedings paper is at: www.extension.org/72876
Currently, there is limited regulation of ammonia (NH3) emissions as a matter of federal policy. The Clean Air Act (CAA) provides the federal authority for regulation of these emissions. Although there are reporting requirements for NH3 under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act and Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, these statutes do not provide authority to regulate emissions of NH3. There is increasing pressure to change NH3 policy primarily due to concerns about nutrient enrichment of large water bodies, such as the Chesapeake Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Recently, the EPA has been petitioned to list NH3 as a criteria pollutant; and this request is somewhat supported by the report from the EPA’s Integrated Nitrogen Panel to the Science Advisory Board. There is also the immediate concern of EPA’s treatment of NH3 as a precursor to fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Regulation of NH3 as a precursor to PM2.5 will make it a regulated pollutant under the CAA. It will be difficult to regulate only the ‘excess’ portion of reactive N, particularly since ‘excess’ cannot be defined as a constant. Roughly 60- 85% of NH3 emissions in the U.S. are estimated to come from agricultural sources, a sector that varies considerably from the traditional industrial sources addressed by the environmental statutes. In fact, in most of these statutes, there is recognition that agricultural sources are different; and some regulatory exemptions are provided. Most likely, Congress did not anticipate the application of the CAA to agricultural sources or it would have included some exemptions in it as well. Nevertheless, regulation of NH3 emissions under the CAA will make it extremely difficult for EPA to consider the positive value and need for fertilizer NH3, which could have huge implications for the viability of the domestic and global food supply.
Presentation delivered by James Prothro, CATS Manager, Southwest Region, PHMSA at the marcus evans Energy Pipeline Management Summit 2016 held in Houston, TX
This document discusses key criteria from the Clean Water Act that affect stormwater management compliance at the site level. It explains how sections 404, 402, and 401 of the CWA, which regulate discharges to waters and wetlands, pollution discharge permits, and water quality certifications, can influence stormwater management practices beyond current state requirements. Specifically, it focuses on how Maryland's anti-degradation policy is administered through a three-tier system to provide additional protections for high quality waters known as Tier II waters. Compliance for projects affecting Tier II waters may require enhanced stormwater and erosion control best management practices.
Presentation delivered by Stephanie Weidman, PHMSA Program Director, Railroad Commission of Texas at the marcus evans Energy Pipeline Management Summit 2016 held in Houston, TX
Presentation delivered by Chris Humes, Vice President, Pipeline Operations, Pipeline Services Group, Crestwood Midstream Partners, LP at the marcus evans Energy Pipeline Management Summit 2016 held in Houston, TX
This presentation was given as part of the EPA-funded Catchment Science and Management Course focusing on Integrated Catchment Management, held in June 2015. This course was delivered by RPS Consultants. If you have any queries or comments, or wish to use the material in this presentation, please contact catchments@epa.ie
It is increasingly being recognised internationally that integrated catchment management (ICM) is a useful organising framework for tackling the ongoing challenge of balancing sustainable use and development of our natural resource, against achieving environmental goals. The basic principles of ICM (Williams, 2012) are to:
• Take a holistic and integrated approach to the management of land, biodiversity, water and community resources at the water catchment scale;
• Involve communities in planning and managing their landscapes; and
• Find a balance between resource use and resource conservation
ICM is now well established in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. In Europe the ICM approach has been proposed as being required to achieve effective water and catchment management, and is the approach being promoted by DEFRA for the UK, where it is called the “Catchment Based Approach” (CaBA). The principles and methodologies behind ICM sit well within the context of the Water Framework Directive with its aims and objectives for good water quality, sustainable development and public participation in water resource management. In Ireland it is proposed that the ICM approach will underlie the work and philosophy in developing and implementing future River Basin Management Plans.
Bowling Green aims to improve water quality through its post-construction stormwater program by implementing minimum control measures, educating citizens, and protecting both short and long-term public health. The program defines sediment as its pollutant of concern, establishes load reduction goals, and provides best management practices (BMPs) like bioretention and ponds. BMPs must be installed per approved plans, maintained according to operation and maintenance plans, and have as-built certifications to verify treatment goals are met before bonds are released or certificates of occupancy issued. The city maintains BMPs in residential areas while landowners maintain all other privately-owned BMPs.
Clean Air Act Compliance, Risk Management Plans, and Preparing for the July 1...Triumvirate Environmental
The document discusses regulatory requirements under the Clean Air Act for risk management plans and toxic release inventory reporting, including an overview of the Risk Management Plan rule requirements under the Clean Air Act, what facilities must submit risk management plans, and details on toxic release inventory reporting requirements including what chemicals must be reported and the annual July 1st deadline.
Presentation delivered by Bill Lowry, CATS Manager, Southwest Region, PHMSA at the marcus evans Energy Pipeline Management Summit 2016 held in Houston, TX
The document describes Enviro Technology's Accuscan 4600 vehicle emissions monitoring system. The system uses optical sensors to remotely measure vehicle emissions in real-time as vehicles drive through an invisible monitoring path. It can measure levels of various pollutants and identify high-polluting vehicles. Local authorities can use short-term vehicle emissions monitoring studies with this system to characterize vehicle fleets and identify pollution hot spots to help guide traffic and air quality strategies. The system provides accurate, cost-effective data to support various applications such as air quality management.
The presentation summarizes changes between the 2011 and 2012 drafts of California's Industrial General Permit. Key changes include revising numeric action levels and removing numeric effluent limitations, modifying sampling frequency requirements, and adding anti-backsliding justifications and compliance demonstration options to provide more flexibility for permittees exceeding action levels. The presentation aims to explain the state's performance-based regulatory approach focusing on best management practices to protect water quality.
3 Tips on How to Simplify VOC Monitoring and Set Up a Successful Network.
What will you learn from the Webinar?
1. Mistakes when setting up a calibration system.
2. Using communications with the GC monitors.
3. GC pre-concentrator management maintenance and functions.
Whether your monitoring requirements to meet VOC emissions standards from the EPA are simply for BTEX, a C6 - C12 range, or even a full range, discover how American Ecotech can provide a complete solution that will give you consistent, precise, and reliable results to meet any specific VOC requirements.
Landfill Compliance Monitoring: Achieving Long Term EfficiencyHydroTerra Pty Ltd
Richard Campbell presentation from the 2017 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) leadership workshop. Richard covers the changing face of landfill environmental compliance reporitng through automated monitoring technology.
The document discusses considerations for using water quality offsets to help sewage treatment plants meet effluent discharge requirements for substances like total phosphorus. It outlines two mechanisms Ontario allows for offsets - site-specific arrangements and a potential trading program. Key criteria the Ministry may require are demonstrating offsets are a last resort, having monitoring agreements, contingency plans if offsets underperform, and consultation during project planning. The article provides an overview of evaluation criteria still under development to help practitioners explore offset options.
This document provides information on the largest beach well seawater catchment facilities and desalination plant in the world. It includes details such as 32 vertical beach wells split into 3 clusters that can pump 220,000 cubic meters per day. It also describes the pretreatment, reverse osmosis, and post-treatment processes including 5 dual media pressure filters, 8 reverse osmosis first pass trains equipped with 7300 membranes, and 4 reverse osmosis second pass trains for boron removal using 2800 selective membranes. Plant diagrams and a 3D view are also included.
David Scholler, PE, Senior Project Manager at Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. discusses the planning that North Fort Bend Water Authority has and will complete in order to meet Fort Bend Subsidene District's mandated reduction of groundwater use.
This document discusses the key considerations for a utility converting from groundwater to surface water sources. It outlines the public perception challenges, increased costs associated with capital investments, operation and monitoring, and the need for greater treatment and system operation expertise. Specifically, surface water requires more sophisticated treatment like chloramination, extensive water quality monitoring, and management of water age and storage to properly maintain water quality standards.
The document discusses the impacts of Hurricane Ike on Galveston Island in 2008. Some key points:
- Storm surge was 12-13 feet behind the seawall and 10-12 feet on the west end of the island. 90% of the entire island was heavily damaged.
- Infrastructure suffered 100% system failure. Estimated damage costs were $970 million. 75% of homes were heavily flooded and businesses saw major inventory losses.
- Debris removal totaled over 1.2 million cubic yards by February 2009 and cost $43 million. Integrated utility systems like water and sewer were completely inoperable during the storm.
- Safety of personnel and citizens should be the
This document discusses sustainability and sustainable infrastructure. It defines sustainability as meeting current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. Sustainable infrastructure provides long-term environmental, economic, and social benefits. Green infrastructure uses natural systems to enhance environmental quality. Resilient infrastructure can withstand events and recover quickly. A rating system like Envision can guide more sustainable project delivery by establishing performance measures and best practices.
Air Emission Permitting and Reporting Requirements Under Environmental Lawssbligh0101
The document discusses various air emissions permitting and reporting requirements under US environmental laws. It covers:
1) Permitting requirements under the Clean Air Act for new sources, including best available control technology requirements.
2) Title V operating permit requirements for major sources and other applicable sources.
3) Reporting requirements under laws like the Clean Air Act, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, and Toxic Substances Control Act. These include emissions reporting, toxic chemical inventory reporting, and other notices.
Regulating Ammonia Emissions from Agriculture: Potential Pitfalls and Limitat...LPE Learning Center
The full proceedings paper is at: www.extension.org/72876
Currently, there is limited regulation of ammonia (NH3) emissions as a matter of federal policy. The Clean Air Act (CAA) provides the federal authority for regulation of these emissions. Although there are reporting requirements for NH3 under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act and Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, these statutes do not provide authority to regulate emissions of NH3. There is increasing pressure to change NH3 policy primarily due to concerns about nutrient enrichment of large water bodies, such as the Chesapeake Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Recently, the EPA has been petitioned to list NH3 as a criteria pollutant; and this request is somewhat supported by the report from the EPA’s Integrated Nitrogen Panel to the Science Advisory Board. There is also the immediate concern of EPA’s treatment of NH3 as a precursor to fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Regulation of NH3 as a precursor to PM2.5 will make it a regulated pollutant under the CAA. It will be difficult to regulate only the ‘excess’ portion of reactive N, particularly since ‘excess’ cannot be defined as a constant. Roughly 60- 85% of NH3 emissions in the U.S. are estimated to come from agricultural sources, a sector that varies considerably from the traditional industrial sources addressed by the environmental statutes. In fact, in most of these statutes, there is recognition that agricultural sources are different; and some regulatory exemptions are provided. Most likely, Congress did not anticipate the application of the CAA to agricultural sources or it would have included some exemptions in it as well. Nevertheless, regulation of NH3 emissions under the CAA will make it extremely difficult for EPA to consider the positive value and need for fertilizer NH3, which could have huge implications for the viability of the domestic and global food supply.
Presentation delivered by James Prothro, CATS Manager, Southwest Region, PHMSA at the marcus evans Energy Pipeline Management Summit 2016 held in Houston, TX
This document discusses key criteria from the Clean Water Act that affect stormwater management compliance at the site level. It explains how sections 404, 402, and 401 of the CWA, which regulate discharges to waters and wetlands, pollution discharge permits, and water quality certifications, can influence stormwater management practices beyond current state requirements. Specifically, it focuses on how Maryland's anti-degradation policy is administered through a three-tier system to provide additional protections for high quality waters known as Tier II waters. Compliance for projects affecting Tier II waters may require enhanced stormwater and erosion control best management practices.
Presentation delivered by Stephanie Weidman, PHMSA Program Director, Railroad Commission of Texas at the marcus evans Energy Pipeline Management Summit 2016 held in Houston, TX
Presentation delivered by Chris Humes, Vice President, Pipeline Operations, Pipeline Services Group, Crestwood Midstream Partners, LP at the marcus evans Energy Pipeline Management Summit 2016 held in Houston, TX
This presentation was given as part of the EPA-funded Catchment Science and Management Course focusing on Integrated Catchment Management, held in June 2015. This course was delivered by RPS Consultants. If you have any queries or comments, or wish to use the material in this presentation, please contact catchments@epa.ie
It is increasingly being recognised internationally that integrated catchment management (ICM) is a useful organising framework for tackling the ongoing challenge of balancing sustainable use and development of our natural resource, against achieving environmental goals. The basic principles of ICM (Williams, 2012) are to:
• Take a holistic and integrated approach to the management of land, biodiversity, water and community resources at the water catchment scale;
• Involve communities in planning and managing their landscapes; and
• Find a balance between resource use and resource conservation
ICM is now well established in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. In Europe the ICM approach has been proposed as being required to achieve effective water and catchment management, and is the approach being promoted by DEFRA for the UK, where it is called the “Catchment Based Approach” (CaBA). The principles and methodologies behind ICM sit well within the context of the Water Framework Directive with its aims and objectives for good water quality, sustainable development and public participation in water resource management. In Ireland it is proposed that the ICM approach will underlie the work and philosophy in developing and implementing future River Basin Management Plans.
Bowling Green aims to improve water quality through its post-construction stormwater program by implementing minimum control measures, educating citizens, and protecting both short and long-term public health. The program defines sediment as its pollutant of concern, establishes load reduction goals, and provides best management practices (BMPs) like bioretention and ponds. BMPs must be installed per approved plans, maintained according to operation and maintenance plans, and have as-built certifications to verify treatment goals are met before bonds are released or certificates of occupancy issued. The city maintains BMPs in residential areas while landowners maintain all other privately-owned BMPs.
Clean Air Act Compliance, Risk Management Plans, and Preparing for the July 1...Triumvirate Environmental
The document discusses regulatory requirements under the Clean Air Act for risk management plans and toxic release inventory reporting, including an overview of the Risk Management Plan rule requirements under the Clean Air Act, what facilities must submit risk management plans, and details on toxic release inventory reporting requirements including what chemicals must be reported and the annual July 1st deadline.
Presentation delivered by Bill Lowry, CATS Manager, Southwest Region, PHMSA at the marcus evans Energy Pipeline Management Summit 2016 held in Houston, TX
The document describes Enviro Technology's Accuscan 4600 vehicle emissions monitoring system. The system uses optical sensors to remotely measure vehicle emissions in real-time as vehicles drive through an invisible monitoring path. It can measure levels of various pollutants and identify high-polluting vehicles. Local authorities can use short-term vehicle emissions monitoring studies with this system to characterize vehicle fleets and identify pollution hot spots to help guide traffic and air quality strategies. The system provides accurate, cost-effective data to support various applications such as air quality management.
The presentation summarizes changes between the 2011 and 2012 drafts of California's Industrial General Permit. Key changes include revising numeric action levels and removing numeric effluent limitations, modifying sampling frequency requirements, and adding anti-backsliding justifications and compliance demonstration options to provide more flexibility for permittees exceeding action levels. The presentation aims to explain the state's performance-based regulatory approach focusing on best management practices to protect water quality.
3 Tips on How to Simplify VOC Monitoring and Set Up a Successful Network.
What will you learn from the Webinar?
1. Mistakes when setting up a calibration system.
2. Using communications with the GC monitors.
3. GC pre-concentrator management maintenance and functions.
Whether your monitoring requirements to meet VOC emissions standards from the EPA are simply for BTEX, a C6 - C12 range, or even a full range, discover how American Ecotech can provide a complete solution that will give you consistent, precise, and reliable results to meet any specific VOC requirements.
Landfill Compliance Monitoring: Achieving Long Term EfficiencyHydroTerra Pty Ltd
Richard Campbell presentation from the 2017 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) leadership workshop. Richard covers the changing face of landfill environmental compliance reporitng through automated monitoring technology.
The document discusses considerations for using water quality offsets to help sewage treatment plants meet effluent discharge requirements for substances like total phosphorus. It outlines two mechanisms Ontario allows for offsets - site-specific arrangements and a potential trading program. Key criteria the Ministry may require are demonstrating offsets are a last resort, having monitoring agreements, contingency plans if offsets underperform, and consultation during project planning. The article provides an overview of evaluation criteria still under development to help practitioners explore offset options.
This document provides information on the largest beach well seawater catchment facilities and desalination plant in the world. It includes details such as 32 vertical beach wells split into 3 clusters that can pump 220,000 cubic meters per day. It also describes the pretreatment, reverse osmosis, and post-treatment processes including 5 dual media pressure filters, 8 reverse osmosis first pass trains equipped with 7300 membranes, and 4 reverse osmosis second pass trains for boron removal using 2800 selective membranes. Plant diagrams and a 3D view are also included.
David Scholler, PE, Senior Project Manager at Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. discusses the planning that North Fort Bend Water Authority has and will complete in order to meet Fort Bend Subsidene District's mandated reduction of groundwater use.
This document discusses the key considerations for a utility converting from groundwater to surface water sources. It outlines the public perception challenges, increased costs associated with capital investments, operation and monitoring, and the need for greater treatment and system operation expertise. Specifically, surface water requires more sophisticated treatment like chloramination, extensive water quality monitoring, and management of water age and storage to properly maintain water quality standards.
The document discusses the impacts of Hurricane Ike on Galveston Island in 2008. Some key points:
- Storm surge was 12-13 feet behind the seawall and 10-12 feet on the west end of the island. 90% of the entire island was heavily damaged.
- Infrastructure suffered 100% system failure. Estimated damage costs were $970 million. 75% of homes were heavily flooded and businesses saw major inventory losses.
- Debris removal totaled over 1.2 million cubic yards by February 2009 and cost $43 million. Integrated utility systems like water and sewer were completely inoperable during the storm.
- Safety of personnel and citizens should be the
This document discusses sustainability and sustainable infrastructure. It defines sustainability as meeting current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. Sustainable infrastructure provides long-term environmental, economic, and social benefits. Green infrastructure uses natural systems to enhance environmental quality. Resilient infrastructure can withstand events and recover quickly. A rating system like Envision can guide more sustainable project delivery by establishing performance measures and best practices.
The document discusses membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems for wastewater treatment. It provides common ranges for key design parameters like membrane flux rates, mixed liquor suspended solids concentrations, and aeration requirements. The text indicates MBR systems require careful design to prevent fouling and ensure integrity. It also notes TCEQ may require a pilot study or 2-year performance bond for non-standard MBR proposals.
Mr. Jun Chang presentation was entitled “Meeting Long-Term Water Demands for Houston and Surrounding Areas.” Mr. Chang is a Deputy Director, Public Works & Engineering Department at the City of Houston.
The document provides 10 strategies for HR leaders to guide their businesses through economic recovery. The strategies include: protecting businesses from increased government regulation; improving employee communication; maximizing training resources; reducing operating expenses such as by rightsizing carefully; mitigating rising employment risks; using incentive plans to boost productivity; providing support for employees; upgrading the workforce; capitalizing on new opportunities from economic shifts; and focusing on profit-generating activities by outsourcing HR functions. Examples are given from various companies that have successfully implemented these strategies with assistance from Administaff.
The document discusses challenges facing water utilities including aging infrastructure, reduced staffing, and deferred maintenance. It emphasizes the importance of valve operability for system control and reducing risks like water loss, injuries, and lawsuits. A "run to failure" asset management strategy is not sustainable and will lead to service disruptions. The document recommends taking inventory of assets, assessing conditions, prioritizing critical assets, and developing long-term operation, maintenance, and capital improvement strategies focused initially on large, critical valves to gain control of the system and set up future generations for success.
This document provides an update on large scale ocean desalination plants, including projects in Gold Coast, Australia, Sur Oman, and Sydney, Australia. It discusses Veolia's role in developing desalination technology and operating major desalination facilities globally. Project details are given for Gold Coast and Sur plants, including plant capacity and construction timelines. Environmental considerations and community involvement are also summarized.
Administaff is the right human resources partner for companies for three key reasons:
1. It takes a strategic approach to human resources that views employees as valuable assets rather than just expenses.
2. It can help businesses control expenses and comply with an ever-growing number of employment regulations and laws.
3. It provides comprehensive HR services that help businesses generate revenue, control expenses, and minimize risks through solutions like payroll processing, benefits administration, compliance support, and training programs.
The document discusses North Fort Bend Water Authority's considerations around direct water reuse and conservation efforts. It outlines a multi-pronged approach including water conservation programs, incentives for water reuse for irrigation, and increasing the credit provided for metered reuse. It also summarizes current conservation efforts, the potential for earning additional conversion credits through conservation, and other efforts being explored like irrigation studies. The document analyzes the potential costs and benefits of implementing water reuse projects compared to continuing groundwater use. It notes that pursuing reuse now will maximize opportunities and have less cost than retrofitting existing developments.
The Luce Bayou Interbasin Transfer Project is a $30 million conveyance project to transfer up to 450,000 acre-feet per year of existing City of Houston water rights from the Trinity River Basin to Lake Houston in the San Jacinto River Basin. The project involves constructing a new 500 million gallon per day pump station, 3.6 miles of pipeline, and 23 miles of canal. The project will provide additional surface water supplies needed to meet regulatory requirements for Houston and other areas to convert water usage from groundwater to surface water. Corridor 3 was selected as the preferred route for the project.
Shale gas is driving down costs for chlor-alkali producers in North America. This has led to new investments in chlor-alkali capacity as producers take advantage of lower electricity and feedstock costs. The low cash costs allow North American producers to export chlorine derivatives and compete globally. In Asia, overcapacity is an issue as China aggressively added capacity, driving down operating rates across the region. European producers face challenges converting to new membrane technology.
Norma Moreno presented a study using the HSPF hydrological model to simulate hydrology and water quality in the Sims Bayou watershed in Houston, Texas. The objectives were to apply HSPF to evaluate hydrology, water quality, and E. coli concentrations under development scenarios. The model was calibrated for hydrology from 1999-2007 and validated from 2008-2008. Bacteria calibration was also performed from 2001-2007. Simulation results showed increased E. coli concentrations with increased development up to 87% impervious cover on average in the watershed. The study provides insights into managing development impacts on water quality in Sims Bayou.
Finance for non finance hospital managersManivannan S
This document discusses key financial concepts for non-finance managers in the healthcare industry. It notes that there is a growing gap between large "Haves" hospitals that can access capital and smaller "Have Nots" hospitals that struggle to access critical funds. It outlines the different financial models for government, non-profit, and for-profit hospitals. The document also summarizes the key components of financial statements like the balance sheet and income statement as well as important financial ratios used in hospital analysis and investment decisions.
The document discusses the key requirements and challenges of complying with the US Groundwater Rule for public water systems, including conducting sanitary surveys, monitoring source water quality, ensuring 4-log treatment of viruses, and maintaining accurate documentation and reporting. It provides an overview of how systems can evaluate their sources and treatment capabilities to meet the rule. The document also describes various methods that groundwater systems can use to apply disinfectants to achieve the required 4-log inactivation or removal of viruses.
Revised Total Coliform Rule, Charles Maddox, P.E.TWCA
This presentation provides an overview of the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) and how it differs from the previous Total Coliform Rule (TCR). Key changes include triggers for Level 1 and 2 assessments instead of violations if more than 5% of samples are total coliform positive. Level 1 assessments involve checking sampling procedures, chlorine residuals, and infrastructure while Level 2 assessments require an in-depth review by TCEQ or approved third party. The RTCR aims to take a proactive "find and fix" approach when positive bacteriological samples are detected rather than just issuing public notices. The presentation also discusses TCEQ forms and timelines for implementation of the RTCR in Texas.
Morrison, Rob, Barr Engineering, Walsack, Phil, MPUA, Funny Things I Found in...Kevin Perry
This document summarizes a presentation about NPDES permit requirements and compliance. It discusses various effluent limits including technology-based limits from ELGs and water quality-based limits. It also reviews requirements around sampling, monitoring, reporting, inspections, recordkeeping, and compliance schedules. Key topics included mixing zones, WET testing protocols and limits, changes to standard permit conditions, and ensuring plans are in place to meet future regulatory requirements.
The document outlines Utah's Drinking Water Source Protection Program, which aims to protect drinking water sources from contamination. It discusses the history and requirements of wellhead and source water protection in Utah. Source protection plans require delineating groundwater and surface water protection zones, inventorying potential contamination sources, and developing management programs to control risks. While source protection is mandatory for public water systems, local land use control requires cooperation from counties and municipalities through ordinances.
The Environmental Auditing: Federal Compliance Guide is a tool for assessing a facility's compliance with federal environmental regulations. Environmental audit checklists address auditing requirements for manufacturing and service industry facilities, as well as utilities, exploration, oil and gas, chemical companies, and regulatory agencies.
Environmental Auditing is an invaluable resource for environmental and occupational health and safety professionals, attorneys, and corporate counsel.
In June 2010, EPA proposed a rule to regulate coal combustion residuals (“CCRs”) under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). After a lengthy delay, the proposed rule, which set forth two options for the regulation of CCRs, is expected to be finalized by the end of this year.
The document summarizes the history and evolution of stormwater management regulations in the United States from the 1940s to present. It discusses the key laws passed including the Clean Water Act and its amendments. It describes the development of NPDES permitting programs for municipal separate storm sewer systems and the establishment of effluent limitation guidelines and best management practices for stormwater. It also discusses the concept of "maximum extent practicable" in regulating stormwater discharges.
This presentation addresses the regulations around underground storage tanks (USTs) and best practices for inspection, testing and removal. Find out whether your UST is regulated and what you need to do to stay compliant.
The Underground Injection Control (UIC) program regulates injection wells to protect drinking water sources. The UIC program in Texas is jointly administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Railroad Commission, depending on well type. TCEQ oversees Class I, III, IV, and V injection wells, while the Railroad Commission oversees Class II wells. Texas currently has over 48,000 regulated injection wells in use. Trends like population growth and drought may increase demand for certain well types like those used for water treatment byproducts disposal and aquifer storage/recovery.
This document provides contact information for seven EPA program managers who work with different tribes in specific geographic regions. It then discusses several requirements for tribes regarding reporting water quality issues to EPA, including requirements to notify EPA within 24 hours of detecting E. coli in water samples or experiencing certain water system failures that could impact water quality. It provides examples of monitoring and reporting deadlines and emphasizes the responsibility of water systems to ensure data is submitted to EPA on time.
Presentation to AAAEA Technical conferencehbaroudi
This document summarizes case studies of wet weather flow issues from combined and separate sewer systems. It discusses common causes of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), such as infiltration of groundwater. Examples are provided of systems in Detroit, Southeast Oakland County, and Center Line that experience CSOs/SSOs and the corrective actions taken, including storage basins, separation of storm and sanitary sewers, rehabilitation, and flow monitoring. Regulatory requirements and approaches to address overflows are also summarized.
Established in 1972 to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters by preventing point and non-point pollution sources, providing assistance to publicly owned treatment works for the improvement of waste water treatment, and maintaining the integrity of wetlands.
This document discusses actions taken by public health officials in response to a waterborne emergency involving multiple water systems after wildfires damaged infrastructure. Key actions included:
1) Contacting 16 water systems to assess damage and needs, delivering sampling supplies and boil water advisories.
2) Issuing boil water advisories for 590 connections across 10 residential and 6 non-residential systems serving 982 people.
3) Providing on-site assistance to systems with substantial infrastructure damage.
4) Coordinating the response between local, state and federal agencies.
This document summarizes concerns with draft Watershed Management Programs (WMPs) from a non-governmental organization perspective. Key concerns include WMPs relying on non-site specific data, insufficient prioritization of pollutants, unreasonable timelines that extend past permit deadlines, and monitoring plans not able to identify responsible parties for water quality issues. The document calls for WMPs to more specifically classify pollutants, justify strategies to reduce pollution, and not overrely on future changes or adaptive management to meet permit requirements.
The document provides an overview of a presentation on operation and maintenance of water supply systems. It discusses key issues in water supply O&M globally and locally. It then covers O&M of various components of water supply systems including water resources, conveyance systems, water treatment plants, distribution pipelines, service reservoirs, and quality maintenance. Other topics covered include billing and collection, energy and water audits, leakage control, system management, and public private partnerships.
The document provides an overview of a presentation on operation and maintenance of water supply systems. It discusses key issues in water supply operations globally and locally. It then covers various aspects of managing water resources, conveyance systems, water treatment plants, distribution pipelines, service reservoirs, water quality monitoring, billing and collections, energy and water audits, leakage control, system management, and public-private partnerships. The presentation structure includes slides on global water scenarios, emerging water shortages, objectives of operational systems, and maintenance of different components of water supply systems.
The document discusses plans for a surface water conversion project and use of the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project delivery method in Sugar Land, Texas. Key points:
1) The city needs to convert 30% of its water supply to surface water by 2013 and 60% by 2025 per a regional water plan. A 9 MGD surface water treatment plant will be built in phases to meet these targets.
2) Water from a nearby lake will be treated using membrane filtration to meet water quality regulations and customer expectations for taste. Blending surface and groundwater will minimize changes to taste.
3) Using CMAR project delivery aims to complete the complex project integrating different water sources while balancing demands and minimizing
This document lists sponsors for an August 26, 2010 dinner meeting of the SE TAWWA organization. It provides contact information for over 80 sponsor companies, including company name, contact person, phone number, email, who from the company will attend, sponsorship level (bronze, silver, gold), sponsorship amount, and whether a logo is needed. The majority of sponsors are at the bronze ($250) or silver ($500) level, with a few at the gold ($1000) level.
Presentation given during the 4th Annual Dinner Meeting at the Omni Houston Hotel Westside on August 26, 2010. Texas Senator Dan Patrick gave a great speech about his involvement with Senate Bill 361 and other legilative matters. After his speech this power point presentation was given to the attendees by David Dow, then Chris Varnon, Coleman Philley, Christine Krosnicki, and Drew Molly.
The North Harris County Regional Water Authority faces several challenges in providing surface water to local utility districts and managing groundwater usage, including securing a long-term water supply contract with Houston, developing a groundwater reduction plan to comply with usage limits, constructing water infrastructure projects, and ensuring districts can receive surface water by deadlines. The Authority has worked to address these challenges through its contract with Houston, a groundwater transfer program, phased infrastructure projects, and assisting districts' regulatory compliance efforts.
The document summarizes a presentation given on current challenges in the potable water industry in Southeast Texas, focusing on Montgomery County. It discusses the county's rapid population growth and reliance on groundwater from the Gulf Coast Aquifer, which is being overpumped. The Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District is tasked with conserving groundwater resources and has implemented regulatory phases requiring a transition to alternate water sources like surface water to reduce groundwater use. Major challenges include developing infrastructure to access surface water, negotiating contracts, and achieving equitable solutions for all users in the county.
The document provides an overview of water rights in the Lower Trinity and San Jacinto Basins in Texas. Surface water in Texas is owned by the state and available for use under statutory appropriation. There are different types of water rights like perpetual rights from certificates of adjudication and permits, as well as limited term rights from term and temporary permits. The document outlines the water rights and supplies of cities like Houston from various sources such as Lake Conroe, Lake Houston, Lake Livingston, and the San Jacinto River.
Karl Pepple, Director of Environmental Programming with the City of Houston. He reviewed the City of Houston's wastewater treatment energy expenditures and emissions associated with that energy use.
Jessie, PhD, PE, City of Sugar Land, TX and Sunil Kommineni, PhD, BCEE, Malcolm Pirnie, Houston, TX discuss the City's plans to meet the Fort Bend Subsidene District's mandated reduction of groundwater use by treating water from Oyster Creek.
Dannelle Belhateche, PE, Senior Assistant Director for the City of Houston's Department of Public Works and Engineering discusses lessons learned after Hurricane Ike where sustained power outages affected the drinking water quality and more.
Rafael Ortega, PE at LAN, discusses design issues, ROW concerns, technical specifications, and critical installation and constructability of large diameter water transmission lines.
This document summarizes Texas regulations regarding membrane filtration facilities for drinking water treatment. It outlines piloting requirements, current pathogen removal credits for different membrane types and pretreatment, Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule bin classifications and additional Cryptosporidium treatment requirements. It also discusses membrane removal credit and challenge testing requirements, direct integrity testing, and indirect integrity monitoring. The conclusions state that membrane filtration is an approved innovative treatment process in Texas, with piloting and monitoring requirements changing to comply with LT2ESWTR regulations.
The North Harris County Regional Water Authority was created by the state legislature to provide a long-term water supply for North Harris County. It presented an overview of its creation, regulatory requirements to reduce groundwater usage, plans to obtain surface water from Houston via contracts, and its Groundwater Transfer Program to address short-term water needs while developing the regional water system. The Authority also discussed funding its initial projects through bond sales and water fees.
This document summarizes the key points from a presentation given by Buck Henderson on the 2002 Bioterrorism Act and requirements for water systems in Texas. The act requires all community water systems serving over 3,300 people to complete a Vulnerability Assessment and those between 50,000-100,000 people to submit theirs by December 2003. It also discusses the development of a Critical Infrastructure Protection Council in Texas to advise the governor on security issues. The presentation covers what should be included in a Vulnerability Assessment and an Emergency Response Plan, such as identifying critical system components, potential threats, and response procedures. It provides guidance on responding to security incidents through site investigation, sampling, and public health measures like boil water advisories
1. The Groundwater Rule
Presented to the SE Chapter, Texas American Water Works Association
Anthony E. Bennett, RS
Technical Director
AECOM Water – Austin, TX
3. Statutory Citations From SDWA 1986
• Maximum contaminant levels.
– Except as provided …, each national primary drinking water
regulation for a contaminant for which a maximum contaminant level
goal is established under this subsection shall specify a maximum
contaminant level for such contaminant which is as close to the
maximum contaminant level goal as is feasible.
4. Statutory Citations From SDWA 1986
• Treatment Technique
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– The Administrator is authorized to promulgate a national primary
drinking water regulation that requires the use of a treatment
technique in lieu of establishing a maximum contaminant level, if the
Administrator makes a finding that it is not economically or
technologically feasible to ascertain the level of the contaminant. In
such case, the Administrator shall identify those treatment
techniques which in the Administrator’s judgment, would prevent
which, Administrator s judgment
known or anticipated adverse effects on the health of persons to the
extent feasible…
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7. Federal Statutory Requirements
• 1996 Amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act
– Disinfection.--At any time after the end of the 3-year period that
begins on the date of enactment of the Safe Drinking Water Act
Amendments of 1996, but not later than the date on which the
Administrator
Ad i i t t promulgates a Stage II rulemaking f di i f t t
l t St l ki for disinfectants
and disinfection byproducts …, the Administrator shall also
promulgate national primary drinking water regulations requiring
disinfection as a treatment technique for all public water systems
systems,
including surface water systems and, as necessary, ground water
systems. After consultation with the States, the Administrator shall
(as part of the regulations) promulgate criteria that the Administrator,
or a State that has primary enforcement responsibility under section
1413, shall apply to determine whether disinfection shall be required
as a treatment technique for any public water system served by
ground water
water.
8. Why Do We Need a Groundwater Rule?
• Well Construction
• Aquifer Sensitivity
• Poor Well Location
9. Rule Purpose
• Provide additional protection from contamination of
groundwater by viruses and bacteria
• Rule does not apply to groundwater sources that are under
the direct influence of surface water
– Already covered under the surface water treatment rules
10. How Long Has this Rule Been in Discussion
• GW “Disinfection” Rule Discussion
– Before the 1996 Amendments
– EPA sponsored Workgroup at the National Water Research Institute,
1992
11. Four Major Components of the GWR
1. Periodic sanitary surveys of ground water systems that
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require the evaluation of eight critical elements and the
identification of significant deficiencies
2. Source water monitoring to test for the presence of E.
coli, enterococci, or coliphage
– Assessment (Routine) monitoring
– Triggered monitoring
12. Major Components of the GWR (cont.)
3. Corrective actions required for any system with a
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significant deficiency or source water fecal contamination
– Correct all significant deficiencies
– Eliminate the source of contamination
– Provide an alternate source of water
– Provide treatment which reliably achieves 99.99 percent (4-log)
inactivation or removal of viruses
4. Compliance monitoring to ensure that treatment
technology installed to treat drinking water reliably
achieves at least 99.99 percent (4-log) inactivation or
removal of viruses
13. Sanitary Surveys
• States are required to identify State-defined significant
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deficiencies and other deficiencies within the following
components (where applicable):
– 1) source
– 2) treatment
– 3) distribution system
– 4) finished water storage
– 5) pumps, pump facilities, and controls
– 6) monitoring, reporting, and data verification
– 7) system management and operation
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– 8) operator compliance with State requirements
14. Once a Significant Deficiency has been Identified…
• States have 30 days to provide written notification
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• Systems have 30 days from receiving written notification to
“consult” with State regarding corrective action
• System must be in compliance or be in compliance with a
State-approved plan within 120 days of receiving written
notice from State
– 90 days from consultation to prepare and submit plan and gain State
approval
15. Source Water Monitoring
• Two types of monitoring
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– Assessment (routine)
– Triggered
• States will specify the use of one or more fecal indicators
– E. coli
– Enterococci
– or coliphage
16. Assessment Monitoring
• Flexible provision g
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higher risk systems for additional source water monitoring
and evaluation
• State to specify specific monitoring requirements
– EPA has provided guidance
17. Assessment Monitoring
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– Large solution Channels
– Fractures
– Edwards Aquifer
From TCEQ Public D i ki W t S ti
F P bli Drinking Water Section
18. •Shallow/Alluvial
– Short travel time
– Insufficient Natural Filtration
– Seymour Aquifer
From TCEQ Public Drinking Water Section
19. •Fractured Rock
– Faults and cracks
– Llano Uplift
From TCEQ Public Drinking Water Section
20. Triggered Monitoring
• Within 24 hours of receiving a total coliform-positive result under the
TCR, PWS must collect at least one sample from each ground water
source that was in use at the time the distribution sample was collected
– System that does not provide 4-log treatment of viruses
• The source sample can be used as the 4th TCR repeat sample for
small systems
– Must be tested for Fecal indicator and total coliform
– Could lead to a monthly MCL under the TCR
– Could lead to an acute MCL under the TCR
21. Triggered Monitoring - excused
• Source water sampling is not required if:
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– The State determines that the cause of a total coliform-positive
sample is directly related to the distribution system
• This must be documented in writing within a 24 hour window
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cause total coliform-positive samples as defined in their primacy
application
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22. Representative Sampling
• States may allow systems with multiple sources to conduct
representative source sampling and collect samples from
the sources that represent (serve) the TCR monitoring site
rather than from all sources
• The draft EPA guidance on representative sampling is
approximately 95 pages.
23. Consecutive Systems (Wholesale connections)
• A total coliform positive sample in a consecutive system
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could lead to source water monitoring in the wholesale
system
• A source water fecal indicator positive in a wholesale
system could lead to public notification in the consecutive
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24. Source Water monitoring response actions
• Detection of fecal contamination in a ground water source
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is not a violation, but does trigger the following:
– Tier 1 public notification that a source water sample was fecal
indicator positive
– The system is required to collect five confirmation samples from the
same source and analyze them for the State-specified fecal indicator
– Wholesalers must notify consecutive systems of a positive fecal
indicator source water sample within 24 hours, at which time the
consecutive system must provide Tier 1 public notification to its
customers
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25. Corrective Action for a Fecally Contaminated Source
• Acceptable corrective actions for a fecally-contaminated
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source include:
– remove the water source from service;
– remove the source of contamination; or
– install treatment that provides 4-log treatment of viruses (with
compliance monitoring).
• States have the authority to require that interim measures
be taken (typically in conjunction with a long-term State-
approved corrective action plan)
26. 4-log Inactivation with Disinfection
• If you do not provide 4-log
– Source water monitoringg
– Consecutive system issues
– Required to provide corrective action when needed
• If you do provide 4 log
4-log
– Compliance monitoring
27. Compliance Monitoring – Chemical Disinfection
• More than 3,300 people
– Provide continuous residual monitoring and maintain a State-
determined residual disinfectant concentration
• 3,300 or fewer people
– Monitor and maintain the State-determined residual disinfectant
concentration based on daily grab sample during the hour of peak
flow or another time specified by the State (or install analyzer)
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collect grab samples every four hours until the levels are attained
28. Analyzer
• Type
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– Must use EPA approved process
– Amperomertic probes have just recently been approved
• Location
– “…at a location approved by the State”
– After the contact time has been met
29. Conflict with the TCR Agreement in Principle
• No single sample makes an MCL or triggers Public Notice
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• GWR requires PN even when all distribution samples are
negative
• TCR positives trigger identification of “Sanitary Defects”
– Correction of those is on a schedule identified by the water system
– Identification of “Significant Deficiencies” by the State require
correction within 120 days
30. Tier 1 Public Notice
• When a ground water PWS collects a source water sample
that is fecal indicator positive (and is not invalidated)
– Includes results from:
• Provider PWS
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Triggered source monitoring
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• Assessment source monitoring
31. Tier 2 Public Notice
• When a GW PWS fails to:
– Take corrective action
• Fecal indicator positive
• Significant deficiency
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– Maintain 4-log treatment of viruses
32. Tier 3 Public Notice
• When a GW PWS fails to:
– Conduct triggered source water monitoring
– Conduct assessment source water monitoring
– Conduct monitoring to demonstrate compliance with 4-log treatment
requirement
33. CCR Notice
• When a GW PWS has:
– An uncorrected significant deficiency
– Corrected significant deficiency
– Fecal indicator positive source water sample
34. Summary
• GWR is a Treatment Technique Rule
– Monitoring results trigger actions
• Various options for achieving compliance
– PWS must be aware of the consequences of the options
• State (TCEQ) must make a number of determinations and
has some flexibility