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The impact of water infrastructure investments goes
way beyond pipes in the ground

here are plenty of good reasons to push for greater investment in water
infrastructure.
The long-term cost of replacing old, deteriorating infrastructure is much more palatable than the high and unpredictable cost of continuing to make short-term repairs. Emergency repairs are even more
costly, as any of you with aging systems is well aware. These types of repairs
arent long-term solutions. And the work isnt going to get any less expensive. The longer we put it off, the more its going to cost us. Without greater
investment we are also setting up communities across the country for catastrophe major system failures, significant interruptions in water supplies,
financial collapse and a host of other problems.
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FROM THE EDITOR

Luke Laggis

agenda items was a briefing on a recently released study: National Economic

& Labor Impacts of the Water Utility Sector.
That study, sponsored by the Water Research Foundation and the Water
Environment Research Foundation, examined 30 large public water utilities. Combined, those utilities plan to spend $23 billion per year. The report
states that from 2014 to 2023, the operating and capital expenditures of the
participating utilities will generate $52 billion per year in total annual economic output across the United States. This results in a national economic
contribution of $524 billion over the next decade, supporting approximately
289,000 permanent jobs within the utilities and other industries that are
supported by those expenditures. And thats just 30 utilities.
So in addition to rebuilding infrastructure thats critical to every aspect
of the health and well-being of our communities, these investments are creating jobs and building the economy. Its everything the economic stimulus program was supposed to be.

Its time for the federal and state governments to

take note and start doing more to fund these
improvements. Its not just an investment in
infrastructure; its an investment in our future.
The people in San Francisco understand. The San Francisco Public
Utilities Commission, profiled in this issue of MSW, crafted its Water System Improvement Project in response to the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake
that caused massive infrastructure and property damage. Construction on
the $4.6 billion project, which was funded by a bond measure passed by
voters, began in 2004 and is now 80 percent complete.
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Create Jobs to emphasize the impact WSIP and related programs have on
the local economy.
Officials from the commission were among the people in Washington
to discuss the impact of water infrastructure investment on the economy.
And earlier this year, San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee helped bring communities across the country together through a resolution that was adopted at
the U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting in Dallas. The resolution
called for a renewed partnership across sectors to accelerate investment in
water infrastructure in order to drive job creation and economic growth
and prepare communities to be resilient in the face of climate change.
Utility and local community leaders understand the value of these investments. Its time for the federal and state governments to take note and start
doing more to fund these improvements. Its not just an investment in infrastructure; its an investment in our future.
Make sure your government officials know what increased funding can
do for your community and the country as a whole. Take a stand.
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SEEKING SEISMIC
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The Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989 disrupted critical infrastructure in
San Francisco and became the catalyst for ambitious system improvements
By Dan Heim

he earthquake hit at 5:04

p.m. on Oct. 17, 1989. Sixtythree lives were lost. Injuries numbered in the thousands.
Property loss was estimated at $6 billion. San Francisco and adjoining
communities suffered severe damage to their infrastructure. The loss
of pressurized water stymied firefighters, and more than a few blazes
went unfought.
The San Francisco Public Utilities
Commission responded by crafting
their Water System Improvement Project. Enacted in 2004 and now 80 percent complete, it promises to reduce
the impact of future seismic events.
WSIP celebrates its 10th anniversary
this year, and the results to date are
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improvement program ever in the
U.S. With a price tag of $4.6 billion,
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enthusiastically supported by ratepayers. Did it deliver on its ambitious promises? So far, so good, but
the real test is yet to come.

The WSIP
WSIP is funded by a $4.6 billion
bond measure passed by San Francisco voters in 2002. On the heels of
the Loma Prieta quake, infrastructure damage was still fresh in the collective public mind. Further, USGS
had assessed the 30-year chance of
recurrence at 63 percent.
Loma Prieta wasnt so much a
wake-up call since the Great Quake
SFPUC General Manager Harlan
Kelly Jr. (left) and Sutro Project
Manager Saed Toloui at the Sutro
Reservoir Rehabilitation & Seismic
Upgrade in San Francisco.
(Photography by Lezlie Sterling)

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of 1906 had already taught us many

lessons. Like how we can leverage a
tragedy like this to take advantage
of public awareness, and where our
main system weaknesses were, says
SFPUC General Manager Harlan
Kelly Jr.
1989 was a time of much greater
reliance on infrastructure, higher
population, better engineering and
an economy that could finance
visionary solutions. Plus, we had
near-unanimous support from the
ratepayers. Thats why WSIP happened when it did.

meets all current and foreseeable local, state and federal

requirements.
Reduce vulnerability of the
water system to damage from
earthquakes.
Increase system reliability for
water delivery by providing the
redundancy needed to circumvent outages.
Provide improvements related
to water supply and drought
protection.
Enhance sustainability through
improvements that optimize

I think its worth noting how, throughout the WSIP

program, weve worked closely with stakeholders to
address their needs and concerns, and we havent had
any projects blocked for environmental reasons.
Protecting the environment is one of our goals.
Harlan Kelly Jr.
Although SFPUC realized
improvements were needed long
before Loma Prieta, lack of technical solutions, budget restrictions,
coordination with their wholesalers
and other stakeholders, and reorganization of SFPUC itself delayed the
formal implementation of the WSIP
until its official start date in 2004.
The WSIP lists these five goals:
Improve the system to provide
high-quality water that reliably

protection of the natural and

human environment.
Their fourth goal is increasingly
attractive throughout the droughtridden West. SFPUC has extensive
resources on their website promoting rain gardens, rainwater harvesting, low-water-use fixtures, graywater
irrigation and water-efficient landscaping methods. Their popular
mantra has been: Water conserved =
water delivered to the system.

PROFILE:
San Francisco (Calif.)
Public Utilities
Commission
SERVICE AREA:

Retail in San Francisco

County: 49 square miles;
Wholesale to San Mateo,
Santa Clara, Alameda
counties
CUSTOMERS:

837,442; 1/3 in the city,

2/3 through 26 wholesalers
POPULATION DENSITY:

17,867 per square mile,

city and county consolidated
INFRASTRUCTURE:

City: 1,240 miles pipe

(including tunnels and canals),
55 percent cast iron, 35 percent ductile iron,
10 percent welded steel;
16 reservoirs and tanks;
11 pump stations;
22 pressure zones
REGIONAL:

248 miles of large-diameter

transmission pipelines,
3 treatment plants,
5 major open reservoirs,
1 balancing reservoir,
6 tunnels, 2 major pump
stations
ANNUAL BUDGET:

$768 million operational,

$409 million capital
(FY 2013-14)
EMPLOYEES:

2,373 authorized positions

AVERAGE RAINFALL:

City: 21.0 inches per year;

Regional watersheds:
Up to 40 inches per year
SOIL TYPE:

Everything from rock to

sandstone to sandy loams
WEBSITE:

http://sfwater.org

As of July 2014, their reservoir

system was at 65 percent of its 117-billion-gallon capacity. There wasnt
much snowmelt this season, but given
the long-term drought in much of
the West, 65 percent sits well with
SFPUC. Still, planning prudently, in
January of this year customers were
asked to voluntarily reduce their consumption by 10 percent. To date, that
has saved 1.4 billion gallons.
When SFPUC enjoys excess
delivery from the system, that water
is pumped into boreholes to
recharge the aquifer for emergencies or extended drought. And
underground storage suffers no
evaporation losses. SFPUC doesnt
draw on groundwater itself, though
its customers downstream do. Kelly
says SFPUC enjoys a huge aboveground storage capacity.
But its the second and third
goals that form the basis of SFPUCs
most innovative (and complex) projects. As you may know, major seismic events attract engineers from
all over the world, Kelly says. They
come to analyze the failures and
learn how to avoid them. And that,
of course, drives building codes. It
also grows the corpus of engineering methods to draw from, and weve
taken advantage of that.
I think its worth noting how,
throughout the WSIP program,
weve worked closely with stakeholders to address their needs and concerns, and we havent had any
projects blocked for environmental

reasons. Protecting the environment

is one of our goals.

Engineering details
This is the largest program
SFPUC has ever undertaken, but we
realized the economic impact a system failure would have, so we wanted
a robust and resilient system that
could return to operation within 24
hours after a seismic event, Kelly says.
Before construction could even
start, there was a tremendous
amount of up-front work: prioritizing individual projects, updating
contracting procedures, consulting
with wholesalers, developing risk
management registers, surveying
and inspection. When we finally got
to the actual engineering, well, that
was the fun part, Kelly says.
He admits they got lucky when
the bidding process actually started.
That was back in 2008, just after the
Beijing Olympics. The economy was
falling apart, we got lots of bids, and
some of those came in 40 percent
under our engineering estimates.
The cost of financing was also cheap.
This earthquake-hardened system required innovative engineering at no small cost. Further,
construction was constrained by timing of vehicular traffic patterns, and
the requirement that water had to
remain continuously available to customers. Seismically induced soil liquefaction near the Bay created
additional engineering constraints.
One of the design performance

SFPUC crews work on the Sutro Reservoir Rehabilitation & Seismic

Upgrade.

Dave Briggs, manager for SFPUC Local and Regional Water Supply &
Treatment, right, and project construction manager Ryan Cayabyab at the
Harry Tracy Water Treatment Plant.

specs requires the availability of

potable water within 24 hours of a
seismic event. Dave Briggs, manager
of Regional and Local Water Systems, explains how that will be done:
Lets first address the nuances
of that guarantee. Obviously, no
guarantee is 100 percent when
youre dealing with forces of nature.
Realistically, we expect we can get
back to supplying 70 percent of
demand within that first 24 hours.
Surinderjeet S. Bajwa, deputy
assistant general manager of the
Project Management Division, notes,
That 24-hour guarantee is based
on our confidence that Hetch
Hetchy [reservoir] will indeed be
available. If it ever does go down,
we have backup storage capacity in
other reservoirs, as well as 250 MW
of power generation capacity.
As a further backup, they have
replacement pipe stored around the
system where it would most likely
be needed. Within the system itself,
hardening measures include:
Redundant parallel pipes and
tunnels, located at fault-crossings
in the East Bay and on the San
Francisco Peninsula.
Cross connections to bridge single pipe failures, a complex web
of intra-system pipes, most below
ground, ensuring uninterrupted
service for customers. It works
much like the Internet, which
uses multiple paths through
branching nodes to ensure the
data keeps flowing.
Installation of standby power
facilities at critical locations,
allowing for uninterrupted operation of valves, control systems
and water treatment facilities in
the event of a power outage.
Northeast waterfront stations for
use by firefighters, providing 52

suction connections, five manifolds fed by city water or fireboats,

200 cisterns for backup, 1,600
hydrants and 3,900 valves. Salinity depends on the tide, but the
equipment is designed to handle
salt water if needed.
Replacement of the 89-year-old
Calaveras Dam: This earth dam
impounds half the SFPUC water
supply and lies within 1,500 feet
of the Calaveras Fault. The water
level was dropped to 40 percent
of capacity in 2001 because of
seismic concerns. The new earthand-rock dam is being built just
downstream of the original.
Scheduled for completion in
2018, it will return the Calaveras
Reservoir to full capacity.
The redundant pipes and tunnels were critical for reliability, says
WSIP Director Dan Wade. For
example, the Irvington Tunnel
brings Hetch Hetchy water through
the hills down to the Bay Area. That
tunnel hasnt been out of service
since the 1960s because we just cant
turn it off. We need that water flowing 24/7. It carries more than 90
percent of the supply to our
customers.
(continued)
SFPUC crews work at the Sutro
Reservoir Rehabilitation & Seismic
Upgrade in San Francisco.

THE WORLD SERIES EARTHQUAKE

The World Series of 1989 is often referred to as The Earthquake
Series. When the Loma Prieta quake struck at 5:04 p.m. on Oct. 17, the
Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants were warming up on the field
at Candlestick Park.
This was Game 3 of the Series, scheduled for 5:35 p.m. Thousands of
fans were already in the stands. Because of the timing, Loma Prieta was the
first major earthquake broadcast live on television in the United States.
Understandably, Game 3 was canceled, and the Series delayed for 10

Officials considered shutting

down the tunnel, but renovation
would have taken 60 days, and the loss
of that water would have cost the area

economy an estimated $35 billion.

Given the impacts that would
occur to health and safety, as well
as the economic impacts if the exist-

days. In retrospect, the timing of that game likely led to a substantial

reduction in the number of earthquake-related injuries.
Disaster analysts credit the timing of the Series as a lucky break.
Many people had left work early, or were staying late to participate in
after-work group viewings and parties. So the freeways that collapsed
were carrying significantly reduced traffic.
When Game 3 finally did get underway, on Oct. 27, the ceremonial
first pitch was thrown not by some dignitary or baseball legend, but by
the emergency responders who had rendered aid 10 days earlier. As you
may know, the Athletics swept that Series with a 4-0 performance the
first sweep since 1976 when the Reds beat the Yankees.

ing tunnel suddenly went out of service, it made sense to build a parallel
New Irvington Tunnel, Wade says.
This new tunnel will cost about
$340 million, but will allow us to continue to serve customers while we
take the existing tunnel out of service for inspection, maintenance
and repairs.
Improvements to the regional
distribution system were also on the
agenda and involved five adjacent
counties: Stanislaus, San Joaquin,
Alameda, San Mateo and Santa
Clara. Of the 83 WSIP projects, 35
were in San Francisco County.
Theres 3,000 feet of head
between Hetch Hetchy, SFPUCs
highest reservoir, and users 167
miles downstream. That hydro
resource is exploited by a series of
three power plants, extracting a total
of 400 MW. With most of the 167
miles gravity-fed, and only 11 lift stations needed, reliability is further
enhanced. Barring a break in the
head, theres still sufficient pressure
to supply customers even when the
pumps are down.

Earthquake-resistant pipes
Inspired engineering was
needed for the design of main dis-

Above and Right: Work continues around the Harry Tracy Water Treatment
Plant as part of SFPUCs $4.6 billion Water System Improvement Project.
Standby power facilities will allow for uninterrupted operation of valves,
control systems and water treatment facilities in the event of a power outage.

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tribution pipes that could handle

another Loma Prieta. In one project, an engineered earthquake-resistant pipeline utilizes ball joints and
massive slip joints to move with seismic dislocations rather than resisting movement until failure.
The pipeline is engineered to
allow for 6.5 feet of lateral displacement across the main trace of the
Hayward Fault. It uses a combination of articulated ball joints and a
custom slip joint that allows the pipeline to compress up to 9 feet during a major seismic event. Of note,
6.5 feet of displacement correlates
with an earthquake magnitude of
6.8 on the Hayward Fault, where
those large pipes carry water to Bay
Area customers.
The ball joints can rotate up to
12 degrees, and are the largest ever
made, notes Wade. They measure
72 inches in diameter, and together
with the custom slip joint are cutting-edge engineering design.
There are three faults running
through the San Francisco area: San
Andreas, Hayward and Calaveras.
The San Andreas is the most well
known, and has the potential for the
largest magnitude quake. It also runs
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Calaveras Reservoir holds half of the SFPUC water supply, and lies within
1,500 feet of the Calaveras Fault. Inset: The 89-year-old Calaveras Dam is
being replaced with a new earth-and-rock dam being built just downstream
of the original.

through two SFPUC reservoirs and

an old earth dam. Fortunately only
the smallest pipes in their system
cross that fault.
The 1989 Loma Prieta quake was
on the San Andreas Fault, Wade says.
Transmission from our main Hetch
Hetchy supply is actually most vulnerable to the more likely movement of
the Hayward Fault. Last time that one
popped was back in 1868, and USGS
predicts a 140-year recurrence interval, so we are overdue now. They tell
us to expect another major event in
the next 30 years.
The difficult part of designing
for natural disasters is balancing risk
against cost of prevention. Engineering for a magnitude 8 quake is exponentially
more
costly
than
engineering for magnitude 7.
SFPUC is well aware of this tradeoff, but remains highly confident in
the reliability of what theyve built.

Youve got to keep in mind that

some of our valves are 96 inches in
diameter and carrying a lot of flow.
You cant just slam those things shut.
Some of the largest valves can take
a full 45 minutes to close.
And then theres the water hammer problem. A quick shut-off would
reflect pressure waves back into the
system. In the home, this is dealt
with easily using small, air-filled
shock absorbers at a tee in the line.
At the scale of the SFPUC system,
which could incur seismicallyinduced surges, that technology
would not be feasible.
First of all, the system in the
city is so complex that youd need
these devices everywhere, Briggs
says. It would be cost-prohibitive.
But in the main delivery system,
which is gravity fed, we have the luxury of using simple vent shafts every
10 to 20 miles.

Early warning

Lessons learned

Californias network of seismometers is linked into municipal control systems, where feasible, to initiate
infrastructure shutdowns and reduce
seismic damage. Electric power
switching and substations fall into
this category, as do gas line hubs.
We dont really have an early
warning system, but we do have sensors that detect a quake in progress,
or a pressure drop, and initiate a
series of isolation procedures,
explains Briggs. Were looking to
expand that down the line, as capital permits.

In July of this year, the SFPUCs

requested rate hike was approved.
That increase was $7-10 per month
for the average customer, with
another 8 percent per year for the
next four years. Again, public support was strong. Only about a hundred letters opposing the increase
were received from more than
800,000 ratepayers.
Federal- and state-level funding
is being sought in the form of lowinterest loans, with appeals every
year to funding agencies. When
people hear about infrastructure,

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most think of things like roads and

bridges, so weve been trying to get
water more into the public consciousness with our outreach
efforts, Kelly says. I think its worth
noting that, throughout the WSIP
program, weve encountered no
resistance based on environmental
concerns. Protecting the environment is one of WSIPs goals.
Were also changing our mantra to We Create Jobs to emphasize the impact WSIP and related
programs have on the local economy. Next time we go to Washington thatll be part of our argument.
Managers from 30 other water utilities will be joining us.
San Francisco is now 80 percent
through the WSIP and has launched
the first phase of a sewer infrastructure improvement program worth
$2.7 billion.
What we have learned doing the
WSIP will be applied to our forthcoming sewer system upgrades,
Wade says. I like to say that if you
dont learn something new every day

on a program as complex as the WSIP,

then youre asleep at the wheel.
Another thing thats changed is
the SFPUC itself. Bajwa says before
the WSIP, typical capital budgets
were $20 million annually, but with
WSIP theyve grown to $400 million
per year. We restructured and
expanded our organization for
speed and efficiency, and developed
new work processes and business
tools, he says. Previously informal
risk management systems had to be
formalized, and that continues to
be a high priority for us in all our
projects and programs.
Briggs concludes, In terms of
lessons learned, I think we all gained
a tremendous appreciation for the
importance of project sequencing
and timing. Some projects must be
done before others, and youre juggling that with contractor availability, restrictions imposed by the
seasons, coordination of internal system shutdowns and the fact that you
want to keep the water flowing at
all times. We did that in spades. F

FOCUS: SEWER

SMALL TOWN,
BIG CHALLENGES
Edgewood, Ill., has been repairing manholes and saving money on
pump repairs as a result of reduced inflow and infiltration
By Erik Gunn

hen the Village of Edgewood,

Ill., put in its first sewer system in the 1980s, many of the
manhole covers wound up in drainage
ditches along the roadsides.
It wasnt the best engineering decision, says Jason Cochran. And now
Cochran, the communitys sewer and
water system operator, is making it right.
Edgewood, located in southern Illinois,
is a tiny community of 440 people. The
water and sewer service has 238 individual
service points. Still, the challenges it faces
can be just as difficult as any encountered
by a big-city operation. And dealing with
all of them falls on Cochran alone.

day he would be running it.

The sewer replaced individual
homes septic treatment systems. It
was all personal septic back then,
Cochran says. Overflows in individual systems would run into roadway drainage ditches and smell,
so village officials decided it was
time to change over to a municipal system. It made a big
difference.
Edgewood is a quiet,
mostly farming town where
the largest commercial
building of any kind is an
Archer-Daniels-Midland

Weve saved a lot of money in the last year and a

half. And weve cut way back on the amount of
water weve pumped in our sewer lagoon.
Jason Cochran
I pretty much do about everything,
he says matter-of-factly from fixing broken lift stations to plowing the snow at
the village hall and the treatment plant
during the winter.

Lifelong resident
Cochran, 36, has lived in and around
Edgewood his whole life. The sewer system was installed in 1981 and 82 when
he was a toddler. I remember when they
put it in, he says. I watched them do
it. But it never occurred to him that one

grain elevator. If they

arent farming, people commute to the
county seat in Effingham for work. And
when the village holds
its annual Independence Day fireworks
the population can
skyrocket to 1,800 to
2,000 spectators who
show up at the
(continued)

Operator Jason Cochran cleans out a manhole insert from

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From left and down: Operator

Jason Cochran removes a manhole
lid for inspection; a dirt berm
surrounds the Mulberry Street lift
station; Cochran opens the control
panel at the lift station; a Sealing
Systems, Inc., manhole insert in
place in Edgewood.

village ballpark for the festivities.

Weve got people who come from
20 to 25 miles away to watch them,
he says.

Jack of all trades

Cochrans job isnt limited to
running the water and sewer systems.
He handles mowing on village lands
and routine repairs of village roads
patching and oiling them, sending out the bid papers for bigger
jobs. About the only aspect of public works he doesnt handle is send-

retire, he put in for the position and

studied for his operators license.
The work suits him. I enjoy
being outside, he says. And somethings always different every day.
You feel good when you fix something and make something better
for somewhere youve lived your
whole life.

I enjoy being outside. And somethings always

different every day. You feel good when you fix
something and make something better for
somewhere youve lived your whole life.
Jason Cochran
ing out the water and sewer bills
thats the village treasurers job.
She helps me out a ton, he says.
Cochran wound up running the
villages sewer and water system by
happenstance. Hed worked there
as a summer helper after high school
and during college and kept in
touch with the operator even as he
went on to other work. When the
man decided to

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POPULATION SERVED:

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TREATMENT CAPACITY/
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Pump burnout
When Cochran took over in
2009, he encountered a series of
problems that had largely been
ignored. Perhaps the most urgent
was how often hed have to replace
pumps in each of the villages three
lift stations. And that goes back to
those manholes in the ditches.
Heavy rains would fill the ditches
and drive stormwater into the sewer
system manholes. That would overwhelm the system, and the lift station pumps bore the brunt of the
punishment. We had lots of problems with pumps burning up because
there was so much water getting in
from storms, Cochran explains.
Each of the three stations has
two pumps, and the village is supposed to have two spares. There were
times when both spares were in use
and there was no additional backup.
Youre pretty nervous when that
happens, Cochran says.

Out of sight, out of mind

Problems like those had been
festering undetected for years. A

lot of it was out of sight, out of

mind, he says but its impact was
anything but invisible. I just saw a
lot of money going to waste. Were
a smaller town and we dont get the
revenue we used to get. Rebuilding
pumps was costing us between
$2,000 and $2,400 every time. If you
have six of them in a year, that adds
up pretty quick.
One year there were nine pump
rebuilds. Thats $18,000 that went
down the drain for nothing.
Since diagnosing the problem,
Cochran and the village have undertaken a program of upgrading the
system components.
Moving manholes out of the
ditches wasnt really an option.
Instead, drainage ditch culverts have
been replaced with larger ones to
move water through them faster during a storm, reducing inflow and
infiltration. But the village has done
a lot more too.
Manholes have been fitted with
Internal Uni-Band mechanical manhole insert sleeves from Sealing Systems Inc. The manholes have also
gotten SSI Manhole Inserts in the
tops to help keep out water. So far,
Cochran has put in 78 of the top
inserts with 14 more to go; hes
installed 27 of the Uni-Band inserts
and has plans to put in 10 more. The
manhole sealing systems keep water
out of the lines even when the ditches
are full of water up to 4 feet deep.

Pay as you go
Its helped tremendously,
Cochran says of the upgrade program. We were going through five
or six pumps a year. Now, its been
more than 18 months since a single

pump has had to be replaced.

Weve saved a lot of money in the
last year and a half. And weve cut
way back on the amount of water
weve pumped in our sewer lagoon.
The maintenance funds have
largely come from the sewer system
ratepayers monthly bills, which are
also supposed to be paying off the
financing for the sewer system. The
little extra we were making, it just
went into pumps all the time,
Cochran says. Sometimes we had
to go into the [villages] general
fund to pay for them.
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Left: A view inside one of Edgewoods lift stations. Below: Maintenance

worker Jeremy Glass (left) and Jason Cochran lift an extra pump up to a
workbench for maintenance.

LIFT STATION, OR LANDFILL?

While the bulk of the lift station problems in Edgewood stem from
too much water inflow and infiltration overburdening the station pumps
and burning them out, Jason Cochran has run into another obstacle, too.
It seems you never know whats going to end up in a lift station to
foul the pumps.
From time to time, foreign objects find their way in through the
sewer lines to the stations, where they bring everything to a grinding
halt. Weve had blue jeans and full-sized towels down in there,
Cochran says of the lift station pits.
Yes, blue jeans.
How did they get there? Cochran isnt sure except that they
almost certainly werent flushed down a toilet. He thinks its more likely
they were tossed into a manhole, though he has no idea why.
Cochran says he has considered having the village send a note to
ratepayers in their monthly bills explaining the problems that can be
caused by careless disposal, but hes not sure it would help.
I figured theyd just throw it away, he admits. Thats just how
people are sometimes. They get that paper and they read it, and then
they throw it away and its out of sight, out of mind.

Those repair bills were the

wake-up call. It was getting expensive thats why we had to do something. The upgrades werent
cheap, either, but have paid off in
the long run. Sometimes it costs
money to save money.
Hes looked for other ways to
save money, too. About four years
ago, he switched from using degreasers in the lift stations to bacteria
blocks to keep them cleaner.
Degreasers liquefied the grease, but
it recongealed when the effluent

spring of 2015 takes priority, so the

lift stations will have to wait. The village is getting a grant as well as a rural
development loan for the project,
replacing 50-year-old cast iron water
lines with larger PVC material; the
village will have to pay $400,000
toward the $1.2 million project.
In the meantime, we may be
looking at some grant money to try
to clean out and rehab the station
pits, Cochran says.
Pipes between the lift station
pumps and the valves have devel-

We had lots of problems with pumps burning up

because there was so much water getting in from storms.
Jason Cochran
reached the sewer lagoons, he says,
while the Bacto-Block bacteria
blocks destroy the grease itself.
Cochran believes theyve also
reduced odor in the system.

More jobs ahead

Operator Jason Cochran (left), maintenance worker Jeremy Glass and

Treasurer Mary Veatch pose for a photo at the town hall.

The work isnt over. Theres

more that needs to be done,
Cochran says. Corroded piping in
the village wastewater treatment
plant is due to be replaced. And
some of the manholes that still need
to be fixed have to be found first
theyve gotten buried under dirt
over the years and Cochran uses a
metal detector to locate them.
Major rehab on the lift stations
is another coming to-do item. But
finances are limited: A water line
replacement program starting in the

oped cracks in the seams that pass

leaking groundwater into the system. The pipes need to be replaced,
and in one station, valves will too.
Weve come a long way,
Cochran says. He likes seeing the
savings that the village has obtained
as a result, but that doesnt mean
hes about to kick back.
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CONSIDER AN
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Choosing conventional mineral, semi-synthetic or fully
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By Eric Brothers

ngine oil comes in many viscosities (weights) and a variety of base oils. While you
should always follow the engine
manufacturers recommendations
for specification category (such as
API CJ-4 or Caterpillar ECF-3), that
still leaves a wide choice of oils across
a range of prices.
One of the decisions to be made
is whether to use a conventional
mineral oil or upgrade to a more
expensive semi-synthetic blend or
fully synthetic oil.

Synthetic defined
A fully synthetic oil is nothing
more than a mineral oil that youve
taken apart and put back together
in a controlled way, explains Jami
Melani, the field engineering/
heavy-duty technical services manager for BP/Castrol (BP Lubricants
USA). Melani says hydrocarbon
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An empty space creates a place
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want. In a synthetic oil, each carbon atom has as many hydrogen

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atoms as there are spaces, so oxygen doesnt attach easily to the molecule, Melani says.
Some oils are identified as semisynthetic. Synthetic-blend or
semi-synthetic engine oils are a
combination of mineral base oil and
synthetic oil, blended to achieve a
balance of performance characteristics close to those of a full synthetic,

compressor oil, gear oil or hydraulic oil.

Synthetic engine oils are multiviscosity, a characteristic achieved
with polymers. Think of them like
noodles as the oil gets hotter, the
polymers get longer and thicker,
Melani says. When its cold, the oil
is 15-weight, but as the oil heats up
to operating temperature, the poly-

Synthetic and synthetic-blend motor oils

can be of benefit in extremely cold as well as
extremely hot environments. For construction
equipment operating in cold weather, synthetics
will ease starting and reduce wear at startup
because synthetics have superior cold
cranking and cold flow characteristics.
Shawn Ewing
but with a price point that remains
closer to a mineral formulation,
says Shawn Ewing, technical coordinator for commercial products at
Phillips 66.
Whether they are mineral, semior full-synthetic, the base oils are
then blended with additives to create products for specific types of
applications, such as engine oil,

mers make it flow like its 40-weight.

So you get a thinner oil at cold temperatures to flow better and lubricate the surfaces, and when it gets
hotter, the oil is thicker to offer the
film strength and protection. Thats
just the opposite of what occurs naturally: Oil is thick when cold and
thin when hot.
Synthetic base oils cost more,

but there are benefits to using them

in work trucks and earth-moving
machinery.
Synthetic and synthetic-blend
motor oils can be of benefit in
extremely cold as well as extremely
hot environments, Ewing says. For
construction equipment operating
in cold weather, synthetics will ease
starting and reduce wear at startup
because synthetics have superior
cold cranking and cold flow
characteristics.
Synthetic oils generally have a
lower cold viscosity rating, 5W-40 or
10W-40, compared to the common
15W-40 mineral oil, says Stede
Granger, OEM technical services
manager for Shell Lubricants. Shell
also has introduced a full-synthetic
heavy-duty diesel engine oil with viscosity rating 0W-40 for extreme cold
conditions in Canada and Alaska.
Extreme heat and high operating temperatures can accelerate oil
oxidation. Oil exposed to air and
heat combines with oxygen to form
acids, insoluble sludge and varnish,
Ewing says. The oxidation process
leads to a vicious circle of increasing
the viscosity of the oil which increases
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Synthetic oils have better oxida-

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Longer life
Another benefit of using synthetic base oils is the possibility of
extending the drain interval.
As Phillips 66s Ewing explains,
Since oxidation byproducts and
contaminants are the most common
reasons for an oil to reach its condemning limit upon oil analysis, the
superior oxidation resistance of synthetic and synthetic-blend engine
oils is a key factor in their ability to
extend service life.
Lowering maintenance costs
overall is the main benefit of
extended drain intervals, according
to BP/Castrols Melani. Although
the synthetics cost more per gallon,
you gain from running the oil longer between drains. Side benefits
include more uptime, less oil to handle, less clerical ordering, less down-

stream waste, fewer filters and fewer

technician labor hours.
Opinions vary about how much
longer drain intervals can be
extended by using synthetic oils.
Synthetics can offer longer
lubricant life in most situations,
Ewing says. The number of hours
or miles increased depends on the
type of service and application. However, Ewing warns, Not all situations
allow an oil drain extension just
because of a switch to synthetic oil.
He cited as an example extremely
dusty environments where if air filtration is compromised, dirt can
enter the crankcase and cause
engine wear. In this case, synthetic
fluids become just as dirty as conventional motor oils.
One of the reasons you drain
engine oil is because of contamination from the combustion process,
says Shells Granger. In a diesel, one
of those contaminants is fuel soot.
At some point, you get so much soot,
no matter how good the oil is, you
have to drain it.
Nevertheless, in some circum-

stances, the run time between drains

can be extended 50 percent or more
by using a semi- or full-synthetic oil.
We encourage customers to be
responsible, step up the interval in
increments, and rely on used oil
analysis to verify that they are
extending drains safely and responsibly without any damage to the
equipment, says Melani.

Its OK to mix
The experts agree there should
be no compatibility issues from mixing mineral and synthetic base oils
without flushing the crankcase if the
engine has been operating properly
with no mechanical problems. Synthetic and synthetic-blend engine
oils are blended to be compatible
with conventional engine oils as well
as being compatible with seals and
gaskets, says Ewing.
The quest for better fuel economy for on-highway vehicles will
likely carry over to off-road equipment, Granger says. The trend is for
engine manufacturers to allow lower
viscosity oil to help save fuel.

Going from 15W-40 mineral oil

to a 10W-30 semi-synthetic, you pick
up a little better fuel economy from
thinner oil, Melani notes. Its hard
to measure, but intuitively, you know
it takes less power to pump thinner
oil through the engine.
Full-synthetic oil is more expensive, so Melani says you should consider the conditions the oil has to
address. Which oil will do the best
job in that situation? Can I use a less
expensive mineral oil and change
it more often?
Granger advises, The choice is
what really fits for the customer, what
the equipment is, how old it is and
in what environment it operates. F

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Cam

Spotlight

INSPECTING
EVERY INCH
LAMP II pan-and-tilt camera option
from CUES allows operators to
inspect all areas of the pipe
By Craig Mandli

CUES Equipment Manager Tim

Wilson, right, explains the upgraded
pan-and-tilt camera options on the
companys LAMP II inspection
system to an Expo attendee. (Photo
by Craig Mandli)

he self-propelled LAMP II
inspection system from
CUES has been on the market for several years, but a pan-andtilt inspection system add-on, rolled
out for the first time at the 2014
Pumper & Cleaner Environmental
Expo International, has made the
system even more versatile and effective, allowing an operator to perform simultaneous lateral and
mainline inspections.
The full system includes a selfpropelled lateral launcher, transportation platform and two cameras
a mini pan-tilt-optical zoom mainline camera mounted on an articulating platform for easy invert
entry, and a camera for lateral
inspection. The mini pan-and-tilt
camera system includes a detachable steering wand that provides
the ability to navigate through multiple pipe junctions, giving operators even more latitude to inspect
every inch of the pipe system.
The operator can rotate and
articulate the camera, and the wand
allows them to get into different
bends and areas of the pipe that
werent previously accessible, says
Kevin Jordan, the southeast regional

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sales manager for CUES. The feedback we received from those who
were using systems in the field indicated that they needed to be able
to steer the pan-and-tilt camera. This
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The LAMP II system is available
with a stainless steel or fiberglass
push cable that can inspect more
than 150 feet into a lateral. It can

says Jordan. The wand can actually be used to lever the pan-andtilt camera around corners. It allows
the operator to be able to see so
much more.
The LAMP II main camera is
designed to inspect 6- to 30-inch
mainlines, while the 360-degree
pan-and-tilt can inspect 3- to 8-inch
laterals with its 40:1 optical/digital

We basically took a product that we were

already very proud of, and added usability and
versatility. It is ideal for municipal lateral inspections, residential mainlines and even in the oil
and gas industry for inspecting cross bores.
Kevin Jordan
pull 1,000 feet of video cable, reducing traffic control expenses while
increasing production. Its operated
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in a picture-in-picture format or on
separate monitors.
The system now offers a lot of
flexibility in the same footprint,

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The system also has a built-in sonde
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Jordan says those operators who
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We want our customers to know that
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Jordan says that CUES regularly
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THE WHEEL THING

The South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority is staying ahead of
major storms with innovative mobile pumping stations
By Peter Kenter

ctober 2012 marked the East

Coast passage of Superstorm Sandy, the secondmost costly hurricane in United
States history. Not content to simply
weather future storms, New Jerseys
South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority (SMRSA) has thrown
its rough weather action plan into
high gear. The authority is convert-

ing a series of pumping stations into

mobile units, which can be transported inland at a moments notice.
Were not the biggest utility in
the state, but pound for pound,
South Monmouth was hit as hard
by Superstorm Sandy as any utility
in New Jersey, says Michael Ruppel, executive director of the
SMRSA. Sandy not only tested our
infrastructure, it tested every emergency response plan wed been working on for 20 years or more.

The underpinning for that planning began with the establishment

of the SMRSA in 1977 by eight
municipalities joining forces to meet
the requirements of the federal
Clean Water Act. The boroughs of
Belmar, Brielle, Lake Como,
Manasquan, Sea Girt, Spring Lake,
Spring Lake Heights and the Township of Wall are all located about an
hours drive south of Newark along
the Atlantic coast. Five of the communities had a pre-existing primary
treatment facility, but sludges were
still discharged into the Atlantic.

Protecting the Atlantic

Today, the authority operates a
state-of-the-art 9.1 mgd wastewater
treatment plant, located in Belmar.
A single force main of about 12
miles in length conveys wastewater
from each member community
across the flat coastal terrain to the

tancy of that section of pipe.

The utility employs eMaint by
CMMS to develop cost-effective
maintenance programs on all infrastructure assets.
We strive to do as much as we
can in house with our very capable staff, says Ruppel. We do
some electrical work, pipe maintenance, work on concrete walls
and pump replacements, but we
leave larger construction projects
to outside contractors.
The authority has formally practiced asset management since 1991
and has either renewed, restored
or replaced 80 percent of its assets
since then.
While the force main remains in
good overall condition, an assessment
of sewer lines belonging to member
communities circa 2000 revealed that
aging infrastructure, also up to a century old, was leading to severe inflow

Not only is the mobile design more resilient to storms,

but its also less expensive to build. Retrofitting the
existing station would have cost $640,000. The mobile
enclosure, complete with a 0.5 mgd pump, was
$455,000 delivered.
Michael Ruppel

South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority Executive Director

Michael Ruppel, systems mechanic Steve Harsin, apprentice Barney
Bigley and plant maintenance worker Thomas Valerio (from left) stand
behind the portable pump station/trailer in Sea Girt, N.J. (Photography
by Jerry Wolkowitz)

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communal treatment plant. The

main is mounted at about 12 feet
above sea level and ranges from 16
to 36 inches in diameter. Construction materials include ductile iron
and prestressed concrete.
The majority of it was built in
the 1970s and utilizes some of the
original pipeline infrastructure,
which was close to 100 years old,
says Ruppel. We have two programs
to proactively monitor pipe integrity by monitoring pressure and
by actually cutting coupons from the
pipe wall to determine life expec-

and infiltration. An active program

sponsored by SMRSA over the following five years resulted in a dramatic reduction in annual total flow.
It also increased the authoritys capacity for handling peak flows during
severe wet-weather events.

Climate drives projects

Where climate change once
used to be one of the factors in our
planning, it now drives the projects,
says Ruppel. Weve experienced
four severe wet-weather incidents in
the past six years, three of which

The view of the Sea Girt portable pump trailer as seen from the street.
The Lake Como, N.J., pump station was decommissioned due to
extensive water damage when Lake Como overflowed its banks from
Superstorm Sandy.

AREA SERVED:

Sandy, says Ruppel. The Sea Girt

Avenue Pump Station, a former sewage treatment plant, had reached
the end of its useful service life due
to age, the inability to obtain spare
parts and above-grade deterioration.
The station had been flooded and
damaged by earlier storms and flood
protection was a key factor in redesigning the facility.
We couldnt continue to throw
money into building infrastructure
that would continue to be subject
to flooding, says Ruppel. Id
worked for the Department of
Defense where mobile missile
launching stations were effective in
all types of terrain and topography,
so we engaged engineering firm
CME Associates to conceptualize a
project that would reconstruct the
pumping station to be as much as
possible hurricane proof.
The difficulty of obtaining landuse permits, coupled with high construction costs, closed the door on
moving the station. Instead, the
existing below-grade wet well and
dry well would be reused as part of
a rehabilitated mobile facility.

DEPARTMENT STAFF:

Think mobile

were declared national disasters.

These hurricanes and northeasters
have caused power outages and
caused flooding in low-lying areas.
At some pumping stations weve suffered damage that far exceeded the
original value of the asset. Our biggest challenge is to build systems that
provide resiliency and control damage while maintaining service in a
cost-effective manner.
The concept for the mobile
pumping station was born on the
back of a napkin in
2006, long before

PROFILE:
South Monmouth
(N.J.) Regional
Sewerage Authority
YEAR UTILITY
ESTABLISHED:

1977

CUSTOMERS SERVED:

54,000

260 square miles

22 (full- and part-time)
INFRASTRUCTURE:

11.8 miles of force mains

ANNUAL DEPARTMENT
OPERATING BUDGET:

$7 million

ASSOCIATIONS:

American Water Works

Association, Water
Environment Federation,
New Jersey Water Environment Association, Association of Environmental
Authorities of New Jersey
WEBSITE:

www.smrsa.org

The new design specified communication equipment, pumps,

valves, comminutors and their
motors, piping and a flowmeter, all
rated for immersion duty. All other
equipment including controls,
SCADA equipment, alarm systems,
variable-speed drives and an emergency generator would be located
in a mobile trailer enclosure above
the level of initial flooding. A series
of detachable cables and plugs
would connect the two units.
When we see the potential for
a major storm event, we send in a
truck, put wheels on the mobile
trailer, disconnect the plugs and

Systems mechanic Steve Harsin and plant maintenance worker

Thomas Valerio show the trailer mechanism of the portable
pump station.

cables and move the enclosure to

high ground about a mile and a half
inland, says Ruppel. In its place
we would leave a sacrificial portable
generator and transfer switch worth
$30,000 to $40,000. A secondary, sacrificial electrical and control system,
permanently mounted at the site,
would operate the system either on
utility or generator power. The portable generator might survive the
storm, but if it doesnt weve saved
a trailer-load of equipment worth a
half-million dollars.
Construction of the new mobile

station was completed in July 2011

by Baltimore-based trailer manufacturer Pritchard Brown. Within 30
days, the coast was ravaged by Hurricane Irene. Planning and training
paid off: The operation took two utility workers fewer than three hours
to complete.
SMRSAs design was awarded a
2012 Association of Environmental
Authorities WAVE Award in the Forward Thinking category.

Sandy does its worst

The far more severe Supermswmag.com

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Left: The front portion of the Sea Girt portable pump station houses a generator. Center: The Pitney Pump Station in Spring Lake, N.J., was taken offline after it
was inundated by water from Superstorm Sandy. A mobile pump station is planned for the site, but for now external pipes and a generator propel the wastewater
to the treatment plant. Right: Michael Ruppel (right) and plant apprentice Barney Bigley stand inside the control room of the portable pump station.

storm Sandy arrived the following

October.
It was worse than we could have

imagined, says Ruppel. We had

approximately $10 million in instantaneous damage, 10 of 11 pumping

GENERATING SAVINGS
THROUGH COGENERATION
Faced with rapidly increasing
energy costs, the South Monmouth
Regional Sewerage Authority
(SMRSA) turned a liability into an
asset. Motivated by a drive to adopt
cutting-edge technologies, the
authority used its supply of biogas
to fuel two 140 kW internal
combustion engines designed to
provide the utility with both heat
and electrical power.
The biogas is the byproduct of
the plants anaerobic digestion
system and is conditioned using
equipment that removes hydrogen
sulfide and siloxane. The system meets emission guidelines because
none of the gas requires flaring.
The system significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, while
providing more than half of the plants electrical energy and 100
percent of its heat energy. Estimated annual savings include $270,000
on electric bills and $33,600 on natural gas heating charges.
The $2.17 million project was partially funded by a $490,000 rebate
from New Jerseys Clean Energy Program.
Its our pride and joy, says Michael Ruppel, executive director of
the SMRSA. Were on track to pay off the project in about five years
as a result of electric and natural gas savings. Future savings will help us
to keep sewerage rates stable and allow us to invest money in other
essential infrastructure projects.
The project is currently operating at two-thirds of its electrical
generation capacity.
Our only current limitation is the supply of biogas, Ruppel says.
The project was presented with a 2012 Association of Environmental Authorities WAVE Award in the Energy Savers category.

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stations out of service and 70 percent of them submerged. We were

running pumping stations on auxiliary power, but the storm surge
knocked out the local water utility.
We need potable water to cool the
generators, so they shut themselves
down at two pumping stations.
Thats something we will make provisions for in the future.
The one station that remained
operational: Sea Girt Avenue. All
told, the mobile enclosure at the Sea
Girt Pump Station saved the authority an estimated $1.5 million in
avoided damage due to hurricanes
Irene and Sandy.
By day two, SMRSA crews had
nine of 11 pumping stations operational. Two facilities close to shore
were inaccessible, swamped by a
storm surge that dumped 7 feet of
water and tons of sand over sea walls
and into low-lying areas. Crews also
amassed the authoritys mobile
pump arsenal, mostly Godwins, to
pump out Lake Como and relieve
the flooding at the Lake Como
Pump Station.
Following the storm, the authority presented a case to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) that construction funds
should be committed to rebuilding
the Pitney Avenue Pump Station as
a mobile enclosure. FEMA approved
the request as a least cost alternative project.
Not only is the mobile design
more resilient to storms, but its also
less expensive to build, Ruppel says.
Retrofitting the existing station
would have cost $640,000. The mobile
enclosure, complete with a 0.5 mgd
pump, was $455,000 delivered.
The construction contract was
once again awarded to Pritchard
Brown.

While the Lake Como Pump Station will be rebuilt on higher ground,
plans are in the works to replace the
heavily damaged Belmar Pump Station with a third mobile station.

Mobile best practices

FEMA has since included specifications for the mobile pump station
design among its nationwide Best
Management Practices for mitigation
of damages during a flood event.
While the units dont look like a
traditional pump station, they can
better survive a major storm and they
are taking on a more traditional look.
Some community members
were accustomed to a block building surrounded by trees, Ruppel
says. Although we made efforts to
make the first-generation mobile
enclosure fit in with local aesthetics, it was too different for them.
Mobile enclosure 2.0 features more
windows and shutters and more elaborate landscaping.
The authoritys projections for
future storm events indicates that
Monmouth County will continue to
face more severe and more frequent
climate challenges.
Our people came through
Superstorm Sandy with a gold star,
Ruppel says. Adopting the remote
pumping station concept should
provide our agency with enough
resilience to survive the next storm
in even better shape. F

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Association of Sewer
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The RehabZone provides a one-stop opportunity for hands-on experience

with the all latest trenchless technologies
By Ted DeBoda, P.E.

& Transport Show (formerly the

Pumper & Cleaner Environmental
Expo), I want to encourage you to also
visit the RehabZone, an interactive display at the 2015 Underground Construction Technology International
Conference and Exhibition scheduled
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Billed as a no sales zone, the
RehabZone is an educational arena like
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a comprehensive and well-conceived
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best of todays trenchless technologies
for the rehabilitation of aging infrastructure with a hands-on look at what
methods have been used in North
America over the last 200-plus years.
The RehabZone, which is run by
industry professionals who volunteer
their time to educate the public, offers

ASSCOs mission, to set

industry standards for the
assessment and rehabilitation of underground infrastructure,
and to ensure the continued acceptance and growth of trenchless technologies, can only be accomplished
if current and emerging technologies are made available and understood by contractors, system owners
and others aligned to our industry.
Reading about new technologies or
watching videos on the latest and
greatest advances in our field are
wonderful ways to learn more, but
the best way to really educate people about trenchless technologies
is through hands-on displays and
demonstrations.
With the busy conference season
about to kick off, including the Water
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During the tour, you can see live
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Tour participation is on a first-

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come basis so advanced registration

is recommended. To secure your tour
reservation, contact Heather Myers
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to include the number of attendees,
your preferred tour time and an onsite contact in the email.
With the RehabZone, everyone
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know regarding Americas aging infrastructure. In the words of the RehabZones committee chairperson, Guy
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THE HUMAN SIDE

SOCIAL JUSTICE
Set clear, written policies to stay on the right side of privacy
laws in the workplace
By Ken Wysocky

or better or for worse, social

media like Twitter and Facebook have in many respects
replaced the venerable office watercooler as the place where employees
go to gossip and offer workplace commentary. But unlike employee discussions held in hushed tones around
the water tank, social media comments are very public and can
quickly become a public relations
and/or human resources headache
for your organization.
Social media has made it so
much easier to comment about the
workplace in a public way that everyone can see, notes Rodney Harri-

son, an attorney for the St. Louis

office of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash,
Smoak & Stewart, P.C. Harrison is an
expert on labor and employment law
and often educates employers about
the limits of using social media to
discipline, fire or not hire people.
Employees seem more prone to
discuss workplace issues in an open
forum and they have the tools to do
it, he continues. In addition and
I dont know why, because Im not a
psychologist people using social
media tend to say things that 10 years
ago they wouldve kept to themselves.
They say whatevers on their minds
theres usually no filter.

The point is that when youre drafting policies

regarding the use of electronic communications,
you need to be specific about the things that
employees should not expect to be private.
Rodney Harrison

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All this very well might make for

a fascinating psychological study,
indeed. But in a larger context, it
raises an interesting question for
employers: What happens when
employers intent on protecting their
organizations butts heads with employees right to privacy in things they do
and say while off the clock? And can
employers even use things they find
on Facebook, for example, to discipline, fire or not hire employees?
These two issues access and content have become increasingly difficult issues for employers.
In the past, access issues used
to be physical employers wanted
to look in somebodys desk, locker
or briefcase, Harrison says. The
access issues were relatively easy
employers usually had a policy in
place that basically said employees
have no reasonable expectation of
privacy at work.
Now you have the computer,
servers, cloud computing and electronic devices that employers pay
for or that employees pay for, but
use for work purposes, he adds. Or
employees that access information
[email or social media] through
employers networks. Privacy aspects
have become so much more complicated and access is a real hotbutton issue.
So what can employers do to
ensure they dont run into trouble
when accessing someones work computer or social media? Ironically
enough, the answer depends entirely
on something decidedly old-fash-

We invite readers to offer

ideas for this regular column,
designed to help municipal and
utility managers deal with day-today people issues like motivation,
team building, recognition and
interpersonal relationships.
Feel free to share your secrets
for building and maintaining a
cohesive, productive team. Or
ask a question about a specific
issue on which you would like
advice. Call editor Luke Laggis
at 800/257-7222, or email
editor@mswmag.com.

ioned and low-tech a written policy in an organizations handbook.

If an employee uses an employers computer or equipment, there
should be no expectation of privacy
for employees as long as policies
are written properly, Harrison
explains. Policies are the means by
which you tell employees what your
expectations are. If you use my
server, for instance, there should be
no expectation of privacy.
Lack of a clearly defined policy
can create problems. As an example, Harrison points to one invasionof-privacy case in which an employee
was fired for theft of company materials. In this instance, the employer
acting on a tip used the employees work computer to recover the
employees eBay password, then
accessed the employees eBay
account, where they found stolen
company items for sale.
But the court denied the
employer a summary judgment in
the case. Why? Because there was
no specific policy in place regarding employer access to employees
Web-based accounts.
The point is that when youre
drafting policies regarding the use
of electronic communications, you
need to be specific about the things
that employees should not expect
to be private, Harrison emphasizes.
The most confusion surrounds
Web-based access employees who
use employer-provided or employerfunded devices to access, for example, their social media or gmail

accounts. If theres no policy,

employees can come in and say, I
had an expectation of privacy.
As another example, Harrison
recalls a case where an employee
denigrated customers on Facebook.
A co-worker saw the post and showed
it to her supervisor. Later, company
officials confronted the co-worker
and asked her to log on to Facebook
and show them the offending page.
She did, but later noted she felt pressured to do it.
Ultimately, the case turned on
whether the employer had authorized access, Harrison says. The
co-worker had access to the Facebook page because she was a friend
[of the employee who posted the
comments], but the company did
not. So it wasnt at all about the
[social media] content, it was all
about access. More and more states
now are instituting legislation that
limits employers access to Facebook
and I think youll see more legislation there as well.
But what if a company legally
accesses a Facebook account as part
of its hiring process and sees something it doesnt like on a prospective employees page perhaps a
photo of the job candidate smoking
a cigarette? Or drinking alcohol? Or
participating in political activity that
the employer doesnt like?
Or what about a current
employee who uses social media to
post disparaging comments about
a company or its customers? Or can
employers discipline employees for

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what they say on social media about

things such as their terms and conditions of employment, salaries or
co-workers? In the end, knowledge
of federal and state laws is critical.
Say youre thinking about hiring someone and you look at their
public Facebook page and see a picture of him or her smoking a cigarette, Harrison theorizes. And you
dont like to hire cigarette smokers.
That could be a problem in some
states, depending on the laws.
These laws are all over the
place, he continues. Some say you
cant discriminate against someone
by not hiring or firing them for
engaging in activity thats lawful,
such as smoking or drinking alcohol. Other laws say that political
activity cant be a factor in not hiring or firing employees. Employers
should look carefully at the laws in
their state.
The bottom line: Employers
must write policies that clearly
define what employee information
(i.e., social media) is accessible and
what is not, then be sure they access
that information only in accordance
with the policies. In addition, be
aware of federal and state laws that
prohibit disciplining, firing or not
hiring people based on things discovered on social media sites.
Access and content both present landmines for employers, Harrison warns. If your policies are
vague or even nonexistent, which
is much more common you just
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WITH VISION

he County of Kauai
Department of Water,
charged with the task
of supplying water
across the island of
Kauai, Hawaii, is working to unify
and modernize its water system
under its comprehensive Water Plan
2020. The plan, devised in 2000,
aims to upgrade aging water infrastructure, unite separate water systems and ensure an abundant supply
of quality water for the future on
firm financial footing.

The Kauai water

The
White
department
traverses
Test
a Glove
clear
path
toward
cleanliness means success for
North carolinas
teS Group
system
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to pick up toilets if theyre

all in one spot. I probably
spent a little bit extra labor,
but at least you dont
have to send somebody
with a map to go to this
get these six,

go to another campground,

and the financial needs of the system.get

The survey rated the condition

these eight.

newly installed water meter from

of the overall system as poor, notScottAWeld
Badger Meter.
ing the deterioration of pipelines
and mapping a series of vulnerable
Ductile iron is faring much betmainlines located in remote areas
ter, with occasional pinholes presentwith poor access that impeded repair
ing the worst problems. Eddy notes
and maintenance.
that the island is fortunate to posThat study preceded Water Plan
sess largely neutral soil.
2020, a thorough roadmap to revi<<< The Bucks team includes, from
While
talizing the water system.
left, Milah
Weld,aggressive
Susie Sieg, Josh
soils
inWeld,
OahuScott
and Weld and
I was the director at the Maui
Wooley,
Sten
Eric Brownrigg.
Water Board at the time that Water
Plan 2020 was being developed, says
David Craddick, current manager and
chief engineer at Kauai. I watched
country
musicamazement
festival. Surprisingly,
Wynonna Judd said yes and the festival
with some
at the number
hasofattracted
top talent
ever that
since.
In 2012, the 9,000 residents welcomed
community
meetings
were
40,000
AugustErnest
3-5, most
heldvisitors
by manager
Lauofatwhom
the camped out. Judd was back to help
celebrate
the Jamborees
along with Rascal Flatts, Dierks
time. The
community20th
wasanniversary,
heavily
Bentley,
thein
Charlie
Daniels
and enough performers for 22 shows on
involved
developing
theBand,
plan, and
twothats
stages.
Other
attractions
included
wineESTABLISHED:
gardens, merchandise
YEAR
why
the plan
has been
imple-beer and
booths
and a kids
zone.much
The event
is held in a no-facilities,
20-acre park-like
1960
mented
without
further
setting
nearinthe
edge of the
debate
financing
the picturesque
projects. town.

PROFILE:
Department of
Water, County of
Kauai, Hawaii
POPULATION SERVED:

To date, $125 million of a pro66,000

posed $600 million has been spent
By the nuMBers
AREA SERVED:
on the program with the department
68 square miles
The company
broughtoninits265
units (20 Maxims, 10 Freedoms, 20
making
good progress
conDEPARTMENT
STAFF:
Liberties,
oneschedule.
Standing Room Only urinal unit,
and the balance
Tufways),
struction
75 (half Satellite Industries
three restroom
trailers,
and 73
hand-wash stations
Current work
involves
a continuthe companys
inventory,
Inc. Tag Alongs
INFRASTRUCTURE:
in diameter for those lines serving Waves
ing 455 inches annually. This is also
ing from
emphasis
on replacing
pipelines.the rest PolyPortables,
colleague).
400 miles of water mains
just a few customers on isolated rented from
the oldest
of the main Hawaiian
Eacha of
the old pipe materials
Making
connections
routes to 24-inch mains. The distriislands
and the most eroded. Fresh
continues
display
its ownfive
weakSome 115to
units,
including
handicap-accessible,
were set up at the
ANNUAL DEPARTMENT
The Welds live in Sweet Home so theyve always had the hometown
bution system is comprised of every- main
rock is more permeable, but old
ness,
notes
BUDGET:
venue
Eddy.
a fewWere
at bus seeing
stops, failthe hospitality
center, and parking lots,
advantage for the Jamboree and Bucks has done it since its beginning in
thing from galvanized steel to butures
rock doesnt offer good geology for
in theinjoints
rubber
gaskets
Operating,
$25.4
million;
the bulk
largeand
banks,
along
with six to eight
hand-wash
stations,
were
1996. They feel confident theyll retain the work as long as they provide good
$26.2
(2013)
asbestos cement, cast iron, ductile placed
wells, so we still need to practice
of asbestos
cement
pipe
have The capital,
at the four
corners
of that
the facility.
crew placed
themillion
ACSI trailers
service and a reasonable price.
iron, concrete cylinder and PVC. near
water conservation despite the heavy
caused
us a for
lot the
of trouble.
Castand
ironthe Ameri-Can
the stage
performers
Engineering trailer in
ASSOCIATIONS:
Pipes range in age from brand new thelines
rainfall in parts of the island. Our
brittle
and are
subject
American
food become
court/beer
garden,
along
with the urinal
unit. Water Works
up to 90 years old.
water
supply
relies 85 percent on
to full circle cracks, often due to
Association, Hawaii Water
the
Main
event
Thirty units and six hand-wash stations were arranged in two banks
A thorough survey of the system
groundwater and 15 percent on surtree roots or ground shifts. PVC
Works Association, National
In the early 90s, when Sweet Home came up with an idea to help
smaller, the
adjacent
The life
rest of the
inventory
taken to 23
Rural
Waterwas
Association
conducted in the late 1990s revealed at areaching
face water.
end ofvenue.
its service
fund civic
projects,
this little
asked adefi
bigciencies
star to perform
at their first
units were
rented to individual campsites.
in pipe condition,
along campgrounds.
Water
is pumped
intotown
storage
is subject toThirteen
lateral cracks,
particutanks, then transmitted through a
pipe system ranging from 3/4 inches

with concerns about system capacity,

water supply levels, storage capacity

The department currently operates 11 unconnected water systems

ranging from Haena in the north
to Kekaha in the south. While the
island covers more than 560 square
miles, the water distribution system
covers 68 square miles, primarily
along the islands coast.
The department monitors, operates and maintains 50 deep well
pumping stations, 19 booster pumping stations, four tunnel sources, 58
storage tanks, 75 control valve stations and over 400 miles of pipeline

Lets roLL

Its easier to send a driver

Craig Shirai feeds 1-inch soft

copper pipe through a hole bored
campground,
by the Grundomat horizontal
boring tool from TT Technologies.

ISLAND WATER PROJECTS

BEGIN WITH A BLESSING

the teaM
Lisa and Scott Weld, owners of Bucks
Sanitary Service in Eugene, Ore., have a
sta of 10 an office worker, yard worker,
part-time mechanic and seven drivers.
Lisa works in the office answering phones
and managing the creative and marketing
side while Scott fills in on everything
from ofmanagement
to Eddy,
running
to
Deputy Manager
Engineering Bill
left, routes
pipetter
Jeffery Silva,maintenance.
equipment operator
Corey worked
Silva andon
lead
Five people
the
pipetter Craig Shirai (out of view) work to replace
Oregon
Jamboree
along with
the Welds
copper piping.
(Photography
by Dianne
Reynolds)
and their three children, Maren, 9; Milah,
13; and Sten, 17; who are accustomed to
helping out at events.

larly the thinner material installed

decades ago.

WEBSITE:

(continued)

www.kauaiwater.org

The very day we found out wed

have to move our shop, somebody
came through the door and said,
Do you want to buy Bucks back?
It was really a door closing, door
opening, all in the same day.
Scott Weld
coMpany history

In April 2012, Lisa and Scott Weld

bought Bucks for the second time. Their
first crack at it was in 1995 when Scotts
father heard the 20-year-old business was
having problems. The family made an oer
to the founder and operated it for four
years as an add-on to their trash and septic
The island has uniqueservice
challenges
in securing
its water
business.
In 1999, when
Welds
supply. One side of the father
islandretired,
receives
rain
they 13
soldinches
it to a of
national
solid waste
company.
Weld
went to work
per year, while the other
is the
wettest
location
for that company, then 10 years later tried
on Earth, receiving
455 inches annually.
his hand again at self-employment in the
Bill Eddy
trash
business. A few challenges cropped
up, but they turned out to be fortuitous,
serving approximately 66,000 resisays Lisalenges
Weld.in securing its water supply,
dents. All department revenues are
says Bill Eddy, deputy manager and
derived from water sales.
engineer with the department. One
side of the island receives 13 inches
of rain per year, while the other is
Unique supply challenges
(continued)
the wettest location on Earth,
receivThe island has unique chal(continued)

The Hawaiian island of Kauai is meeting the challenges of its geography,

climate and remote location while revitalizing its aging water system
By Peter Kenter

February 25 - 28, 2013, Indiana Convention Center

Eight times, Sunday through Wednesday, a caravan of three trailers

made the hour-long drive up Interstate 5 from the companys yard to the
Jamboree site to deliver units. Two of their 15-year-old company-built
trailers held 16 units each and a third trailer carried 20 (also company-built,
using an Explorer receiver from McKee Technologies, Inc.). The company
used service vehicles to pull the trailers.
Weld tried a new approach for the removal process. Sunday night
and continuing Monday, the team pumped and moved all units to a single
staging area, which he felt simplified the job. Its easier to send a driver to
pick up toilets if theyre all in one spot, he explains. I probably spent a little
bit extra labor, but at least you dont have to send somebody with a map to
go to this campground, get these six, go to another campground, get these
eight. Then you start leaving sinks behind and the (handicap unit) doesnt
fit. Its just a logistics nightmare trying to get the loads to work out. During
the week, they grabbed units as schedules permitted.
keepin it cLean
Jamboree organizers required someone be on site and available by
radio at all times so Weld, his son and another member of the team stayed in
a motor home at one of the campgrounds.
Venue units were serviced each night from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. At 6:30
a.m. they started in on the campground units, finishing around 9:30 a.m.
During the day, they pumped out 20 RVs and 19 holding tanks 10 at the
two shower facilities and the balance for the food vendors.

and private property, Eddy says.

Access and maintenance has been
a problem with these pipelines.
In-house crews tackle mainline
replacement jobs up to 500 feet in
length. The work is primarily digand-replace.
We have also done several horizontal directional drilling (HDD)
projects using both HDPE and fusible PVC C900, Eddy says. Most
HDD work has been done at stream
crossings, a few of them under emergency conditions when existing pipelines were damaged during severe
winter storms. We did one slipline
job on an old 27-inch steel pipe,
sliplined with 16-inch HDPE.
Outside contractors are engaged
in larger projects, often shipping in
workers and equipment by barge.

department switched from a traditional low bid process to a request

for proposal system. While the major
transition temporarily slowed the
pace at which projects were advertised, the new approach is expected
to provide higher-quality contractors that will assist the department
in remaining on schedule and on
budget.
The department currently has
no leak detection program in place,
because it has found it challenging
to attract qualified technicians to the
island. Kauai has already purchased
SubSurface LD-12 listening devices,
FCS Permaloggers and ZCorr correlators, but currently uses its SCADA
system to detect most large leaks.
Repair crews are split into two
teams, with field crews handling
pipelines and distribution located
along the coast, and plant crews hanSwitching
to
RFPs
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with lighting
in wells
the front
the units.

Bill Eddy, deputy manager and engineer,

County of Kauai Department of Water.

Five service vehicles were used: A 2010 Peterbilt 335 and a 2008
International 4300, both built out by Progress Vactruck with 1,500-gallon
waste/500-gallon freshwater aluminum tanks; a 2001 Isuzu FTR from
Workmate/FMI Truck Sales & Service with an 850-gallon waste/350-gallon
freshwater steel tank; and two 2000 International 4700s built out by Lely
Manufacturing Inc. with 750-gallon waste/350-gallon freshwater steel tanks.
All have Masport pumps.
Waste was transported to the companys yard each night and transferred
to a 20,000-gallon tank. From there, another pumping contractor picked up
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But different
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and Corey Silva clean caked red Kauai dirt off a
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atYouve
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The Kauai team is now burying
new mains deeper than in the past.
Some of the older pipes were buried less than 3 feet deep, and were

now adding 3 feet of cover to the

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if it has an effect on breakage.
Sections of older pipelines are
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PLANNING

The rst step in any major construction project undertaken by the

County of Kauai Department of Water is the blessing of the project by
a Hawaiian kahu, a local spiritual leader.
The grounds of the island are sacred in so many ways, says Bill
Eddy, deputy manager with the department. We have a priest or
priestess bless the grounds in any project that involves digging.
Eddy notes that the original Hawaiians didnt possess iron tools and
used wooden or stone tools instead.
Because digging in rm ground was so difcult, they buried their
ancestors in the sand or in caves, he says. When we break ground to
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very day
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havealong
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in the
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the coast,
we sometimes
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across
burialand
site,said,
so weDo
have
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area blessed
ask back?
forgive-It
was really a door closing, door opening, all in the same day. They quickly
ness for disturbing the dead.
jumped at the chance.
Any contact with historic artifacts or burial sites is also overseen
Today
their business
is exclusively
restrooms,
serving
the
by a cultural
monitor, an
archeologicalportable
expert, the
Kauai Burial
Council
100-mile-wide Willamette Valley. Theyve got about 1,500 Satellite Industries
and the State Historic Preservation Division to ensure that any bones
units gray Tufways and Maxims (and a few white ones for weddings, and
of the deceased iwi are treated with care and respect.
green units for their University of Oregon tailgating; quack shacks, they call
At the end of a project, we also hold a dedication ceremony in
them after the Oregon Ducks mascot), several ADA-compliant Freedoms
which we give thanks for
keepingthe
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and wheelchair-accessible
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Water department team

County of Kauai, Hawaii

From left, Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr., Department of Water Board Chair
Daryl Kaneshiro, County of Kauai Council Chair Jay Furfaro, and project
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Deputy Manager of Engineering Bill Eddy, left, pipetter

Jeffery Silva, equipment operator Corey Silva and lead
pipetter Craig Shirai (out of view) work to replace
copper piping. (Photography by Dianne Reynolds)

Water department team

County of Kauai, Hawaii

FOCUS: WATER

PLANNINGPLANNING
WITH VISION WITH VISION
The Hawaiian island of Kauai is meeting the challenges of its geography,

climate and remote location while revitalizing its aging water system
The Kauai water
By Peter Kenter
department traverses
The department currently operhe County of Kauai
The island has unique challenges in securing its water
a clearDepartment
pathof Water,
toward
ates 11 unconnected water systems
supply. One side of the island receives 13 inches of rain
ranging from Haena in the north
with the task
system ofcharged
revitalization
to Kekaha in the south. While the
supplying water
per year, while the other is the wettest location

across the island of

Kauai, Hawaii, is working to unify
and modernize its water system
under its comprehensive Water Plan
2020. The plan, devised in 2000,
aims to upgrade aging water infrastructure, unite separate water systems and ensure an abundant supply
of quality water for the future on
firm financial footing.

Craig Shirai feeds 1-inch soft

copper pipe through a hole bored
by the Grundomat horizontal
boring tool from TT Technologies.

The Kauai team is now burying

new mains deeper than in the past.
Some of the older pipes were bur
buried less than 3 feet deep, and were

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Bill Eddy

Unique supply challenges

The island has unique chal-

and private property, Eddy says.

Access and maintenance has been
a problem with these pipelines.
In-house crews tackle mainline
replacement jobs up to 500 feet in
length. The work is primarily digand-replace.
horWe have also done several hor
izontal directional drilling (HDD)
projects using both HDPE and fusible PVC C900, Eddy says. Most
HDD work has been done at stream
crossings, a few of them under emer
emergency conditions when existing pipelines were damaged during severe
A newly installed water meter from
winter storms. We did one slipline
Badger Meter.
job on an old 27-inch steel pipe,
sliplined with 16-inch HDPE.
Ductile iron is faring much betOutside contractors are engaged
ter, with occasional pinholes presentin larger projects, often shipping in
ing the worst problems. Eddy notes
that the island is fortunate to pos- workers and equipment by barge.

lenges in securing its water supply,

says Bill Eddy, deputy manager and
engineer with the department. One
side of the island receives 13 inches
of rain per year, while the other is
the wettest location on Earth, receiv(continued)

department switched from a tradi

traditional low bid process to a request
for proposal system. While the major
transition temporarily slowed the
pace at which projects were adver
advertised, the new approach is expected
to provide higher-quality contrac
contractors that will assist the department
in remaining on schedule and on
budget.
The department currently has
no leak detection program in place,
because it has found it challenging

PROFILE:
Department of
Water, County of
Kauai, Hawaii

Mains buried deeper

Sizes: 24" x 30" & 36" x 45"

on Earth, receiving 455 inches annually.

serving approximately 66,000 residents. All department revenues are
derived from water sales.

and the financial needs of the system.

to attract qualified technicians to the
The survey rated the condition
island. Kauai has already purchased
of the overall system as poor, notSubSurface LD-12 listening devices,
ing the deterioration of pipelines
FCS Permaloggers and ZCorr cor
corand mapping a series of vulnerable
relators, but currently uses its SCADA
The rst step in any major construction project undertaken by the
mainlines located in remote areas
system to detect most large leaks.
County of Kauai Department of Water is the blessing of the project by
with poor access that impeded repair
Repair crews are split into two
a Hawaiian kahu, a local spiritual leader.
and maintenance.
teams, with field crews handling
The grounds of the island are sacred in so many ways, says Bill
That study preceded Water Plan
pipelines and distribution located
sess largely neutral soil.
2020, a thorough roadmap to reviEddy, deputy manager with the department. We have a priest or
along the coast, and plant crews han
hanSwitching to RFPs
While aggressive
talizing the water system.
priestess bless the grounds in any project that involves digging.
dling wells and storage tanks located
During fiscal year 2011-12, the
soils in Oahu and
I was the director at the Maui
Eddy notes that the original Hawaiians didnt possess iron tools and
Water Board at the time that Water
used wooden or stone tools instead.
Plan 2020 was being developed, says
Because digging in rm ground was so difcult, they buried their
David Craddick, current manager and
ancestors in the sand or in caves, he says. When we break ground to
Bill Eddy, deputy manager and engineer,
chief engineer at Kauai. I watched
County of Kauai Department of Water.
construct a pipeline in the sandy areas along the coast, we sometimes
with some amazement at the number
of community meetings that were
come across a burial site, so we have the area blessed and ask forgiveheld by manager Ernest Lau at the
ness for disturbing the dead.
time. The community was heavily
Any contact with historic artifacts or burial sites is also overseen
involved in developing the plan, and
by a cultural monitor, an archeological expert, the Kauai Burial Council
YEAR ESTABLISHED:
thats why the plan has been impleand the State Historic Preservation Division to ensure that any bones
1960
mented without much further
of the deceased iwi are treated with care and respect.
debate in financing the projects.
POPULATION SERVED:
At the end of a project, we also hold a dedication ceremony in
To date, $125 million of a pro66,000
which we give thanks for keeping the workers safe, Eddy says.
posed $600 million has been spent
AREA SERVED:
on the program with the department
Improving the water system is considered good work that improves
68 square miles
making good progress on its conthe lives of island residents.
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
struction schedule.
75
Current work involves a continuJeffery Silva (foreground) and Corey Silva clean caked red Kauai dirt off a
INFRASTRUCTURE:
in diameter for those lines serving
ing 455 inches annually. This is also
ing emphasis
on replacing
pipelines.
Grundomat
horizontal
boring tool
(TT Technologies).
400 miles of water mains
just a few customers on isolated
the oldest of the main Hawaiian
Each of the old pipe materials
routes to 24-inch mains. The distriislands and the most eroded. Fresh
continues to display its own weakANNUAL DEPARTMENT
bution system is comprised of every- Iness,
rock is more permeable, but old
notes Eddy.
Were
seeing
failwatched
with
some
amazement
at the number
BUDGET:
thing from galvanized steel to
rock doesnt offer good geology for
in the joints and rubber gaskets
Operating,
million;
of ures
community
meetings that were
held by$25.4
manager
capital, $26.2 million (2013)
asbestos cement, cast iron, ductile
wells, so we still need to practice
of asbestos cement pipe that have
atofthe
time.
was heavily
iron, concrete cylinder and PVC. Ernest
water conservation despite the heavy
causedLau
us a lot
trouble.
CastThe
iron community
ASSOCIATIONS:
Pipes range in age from brand new
rainfall in parts of the island. Our
lines become
brittle and are
subject
involved
in developing
the
plan, and
thats Water
why the
plan
American
Works
up to 90 years old.
water supply relies 85 percent on
full circle cracks, often due to
Association,
Hawaii
Water
hastobeen
implemented without much
further
debate
A thorough survey of the system
groundwater and 15 percent on surtree roots or ground shifts. PVC
Works Association, National
in financing
Rural Water Association
conducted in the late 1990s revealed
face water.
reaching the end
of its service the
life projects.
deficiencies in pipe condition, along
Water is pumped into storage
is subject to lateral cracks,
particuDavid
Craddick WEBSITE:
with concerns about system capacity,
tanks, then transmitted through a
larly the thinner material installed
www.kauaiwater.org
water supply levels, storage capacity
pipe system ranging from 3/4 inches
decades
ago.
now adding 3 feet of cover to the
Honolulu
are notorious
for attacktop of the pipe, Eddy says. (continued)
Were
ing water infrastructure, the exte-

ISLAND WATER PROJECTS

BEGIN WITH A BLESSING

rior of iron pipe fares well in Kauai,

making ductile iron the replacement
material of choice.

Reprinted with permission from PRO / February 2013 / 2013, COLE Publishing Inc., P.O. Box 220, Three Lakes, WI 54562 / 800-257-7222 / www.promonthly.com

island
PAGE
18covers more than 560 square
miles, the water distribution system
covers 68 square miles, primarily
along the islands coast.
The department monitors, operates and maintains 50 deep well
pumping stations, 19 booster pumping stations, four tunnel sources, 58
storage tanks, 75 control valve stations and over 400 miles of pipeline

From left, Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr., Department of Water Board Chair
Daryl Kaneshiro, County of Kauai Council Chair Jay Furfaro, and project
manager Dustin Moises attend a dedication ceremony for a new 500,000gallon tank in Omao, led by kahu (or pastor) Ipo Kahaunaele.

enforcing the new standard to see

if it has an effect on breakage.
Sections of older pipelines are
also being aligned with public roads
as they are replaced. From the
1920s to the 1950s, they were typically aligned along the shortest
route, which caused them to be
installed through pastures, forests

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Preview

WWETT YOUR APPETITE

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Transport Show promises great value for your utility
By Craig Mandli

he rebranded 2015 Water &

Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT)
Show promises all the excitement the
annual Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International has delivered for 35 years the best new
tools, technology and equipment,
valuable educational courses and
endless peer networking opportunities all under one roof.
The WWETT show will encompass all 560,000-plus square feet of
exhibit space at the Indiana Convention Center Feb. 23-26, 2015,
showing off the latest products and
technologies in the environmental
services industry, as well as providing educational seminars led by
skilled industry professionals. While
hes extremely proud of what the
show has become over the last 35
years, COLE Publishing founder Bob
Kendall says the time is right to
update the name and what it means.
Over the last several years, we
realized that the former name no
longer covered the entirety of the
industry were reaching, he says.
Last year in Indianapolis, I called
30 wastewater service companies
within a short drive of our trade
show, and many said they werent
planning to attend because they
werent pumpers. They thought the
show wasnt for them. We want them
to know that it is.
The WWETT name was chosen
because it hits all segments of the
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the municipal water and wastewater
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says COLE Publishing President Jeff

Bruss. There are so many facets of
the industry that are part of the show
now, its important to open and promote it to all we serve.
Education opportunities kick off
Day 1 of the 2015 WWETT Show, with
presenters from the industrys top
manufacturers and associations. New
to this years lineup is a presentation
by speaker John Conley on trucking

cling Association (NOWRA), Waterjet

Technology
Association/
Industrial & Municipal Cleaning
Association (WJTA-IMCA) and the
Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association (SSPMA). The last
hour of the day is dedicated to an
Ask the Expert session featuring
experts from NAWT, NEHA,
NOWRA, SSCSC and NASSCO.
There will also be a Women in Waste-

Weve reached out into the municipal water and

wastewater industry with Treatment
Plant Operator and Municipal
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want those markets to
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There are educational opportunities for everyone, though, as sponsoring associations are offering over
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the National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT), National
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National Association of Sewer Service
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(NASSCO),
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Learning opportunities extend
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knowledge, WWETT education
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Visit the WWETT website (www.
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While the educational opportunities are immensely valuable and
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biggest impression on attendees.
Every year, products introduced at the
show become important components
in many industry professionals toolboxes and equipment fleets. More
than 8,700 people representing 3,800
companies attended the 2014 show,
with 529 exhibitors nearly spilling out
of the exhibit hall. Kendall is optimistic that the 2015 WWETT show will
be even bigger and better.
Were excited about the show,
especially with the name change,
he says. It broadens the scope of
the trade show, and amplifies the
professionalism of the industry. It
really enhances the change in how
those in the water and wastewater
trades are viewed from the outside.
They are environmental services that
are essential to the health and safety
of the public.
While many attendees will spend
their time roaming the exhibit hall,
attending education sessions and
networking, the City of Indianapolis is also an inviting destination for
both water and wastewater professionals and their families, with dozens of museums, entertainment
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Of course, no show week is complete without the annual Industry
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system, listening for and recording vibrations in the quiet early hours when factors affecting leak noise are minimized. The system combines leak-intelligence
units with fixed-network automated metering infrastructure that incorporates two-way communication between the utility head-end and endpoints,
and time-synchronized initiation of sound recordings. Highly sensitive acoustic data loggers are deployed at regular intervals on valves throughout the
water distribution network to monitor noise characteristics and send information back to the water utility. Web-based application software correlates
the data and provides visual identification of high-probability leak locations.
Once the units are installed, operators can monitor the system and analyze
results at the utility office. 800/297-2728; www.aclara.com.

Hydrogen sulfide leak detector

The Jerome J605 from Arizona
Instrument uses gold film sensor technology to detect hydrogen sulfide gas
at concentrations as low as 3 parts per
billion. It has a survey mode to aid in
pinpointing the source of a hydrogen
sulfide gas leak. While in that mode, the
instrument samples the air continuously,
allowing the user to sweep an area for
hydrogen sulfide hot spots, and enabling
efficient corrective action to be taken.
Its durable, all-metal housing makes it
an ideal fit for difficult conditions, and
an onboard data collection system records up to 20,000 data points for
detailed recordkeeping and analysis. 800/528-7411; www.azic.com.

Water leak detection system

The Gen-Ear LE water leak locator from General Pipe Cleaners uses a
compact amplifier that provides noise-free amplification with built-in preset
audio filters. Noise-canceling high-performance headphones block out interference. It allows users to listen for the gurgling or hammering of water escaping from a cracked pipe under concrete, asphalt or tile. Probe rods can be

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used for soft surfaces like grass or carpet,

and a magnetic attachment serves aboveground pipes or hydrants. A safety button mutes sudden loud noises when
released. Two AA batteries power the unit
for 20 or more hours. To extend battery
life, the system automatically shuts down
when headphones are removed. The
power light blinks to indicate when batteries are low. The sound amplification
module adds air to the line, increasing the water pressure, amplifying leak
sounds and making them easier to locate. 800/245-6200; www.drainbrain.com.

Two-way automated leak-detection meters

The Mi.Echo System from Mueller
Water Products allows utilities to
remotely detect and monitor leaks in
water distribution mains. It integrates
acoustic-based leak detection technology with a fixed, two-way AMI network.
The Mi.Logger radio frequency transceiver uses sensors and algorithms
housed in a cast iron or high-density
plastic enclosure that replaces the
pumper nozzle caps of wet- and dry-barrel fire hydrants. Receivers collect acoustic data from pipelines before generating
and wirelessly transmitting reports containing the data to the host software.
Leaks, bursts, low flow and hydrant tampering can be viewed by users online
through the user interface, which is integrated with Esri GIS Mapping software. Users can view the sizes and locations of leaks to determine whether
or not immediate repairs are needed, and they can compare collected data
to reports transmitted by other units to rule out false leak alarms. 770/2064200; www.muellerwaterproducts.com.

Quad-path ultrasonic water meter

The 280W-CI commercial- and industrial-grade ultrasonic water meter from Spire
Metering Technology has no moving parts
and quad-path ultrasonic technology.
Housed in an IP68-rated heavy-duty enclosure, it can replace mechanical water meters,
including compound meters. It exceeds
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reduces the straight-pipe run requirement. It has a wide dynamic range,
leakage detection and a 10-year battery life. It is unaffected by magnetic
interference, and is AMR/AMI ready with pulse, M-Bus, Modbus, 4-20 mA
or wireless interface. 888/738-0188; www.spiremt.com.

Electronic Line Locators

Leak-detection control unit

The SPX RD547 control
unit from Radiodetection Corporation enables the water leak
specialist to use both acoustic
and tracer gas methods for the
location and pinpointing of
leaks. The three acoustic
devices available include a universal microphone that comes
with a range of attachments,
making it suitable for fittings
or ground measurements; a ground microphone with a windproof shield
and lower frequency capability optimized for outdoor use; and a test rod
with extendable tips and rigid handle that allow measurements to be taken
on deeper-set utility fittings. Users can choose from a range of predefined
filters or set their own for fittings or ground measurements. When tracer
gas is a better option for leak detection, a ground sensor for the detection
of hydrogen can be attached. 877/247-3797; www.radiodetection.com.
The LD-18 digital water leak detector from
SubSurface Leak Detection significantly reduces
ambient intermittent noises from dogs barking,
cars and footsteps. The digital electronics sample sounds every few thousandths of a second,
and if it hears an intermittent sound, it suppresses
it instantly. Since water leak sounds are almost
always continuous noises, the unit can identify
these leak sounds even in difficult outdoor conditions. It is more sensitive than human hearing,
and the user can let the amplifier pinpoint where
the leak is located. The user can mark 10 spots
directly over the pipe every couple of feet or
more, and let the unit listen at each spot for 30
or 40 seconds. Store the sound loudness levels
at the spots in the amplifiers sound data file,
and press File to see a graph of the loudness
levels at all 10 spots. If one spot is louder, go back and re-listen for 60 to
90 seconds. If it is still the loudest, thats where the leak is located. 775/2982701; www.subsurfaceleak.com.

Water leak detector

The HL10 hand-held acoustic water
leak location device from VivaxMetrotech Corp. is compact and easy
to use, with acoustic and visible values
for a leak survey and leak pinpointing
while reducing leak location time. With
three filter settings, it can be finely
adjusted to the individual task and suppress interfering background noise. The
visual LED indicator assists the leak location procedure with simple, one-handed
operation. An LED light is built in for
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Utility locating system

The UtiliGuard utility locating system from
Ditch Witch uses Ambient Interference Measurement to automatically scan the surrounding area for noise, recommending the best
frequency among its 70 options. To help users
make more accurate locates of obstructed utilities, it measures distances (depth) both horizontally and vertically to the utility. It has a
six-button, multi-language operator interface
and a high-contrast LCD display to ensure visibility in all conditions, including direct sunlight. Dual outputs allow users to connect the
transmitter to two utilities at once. It is Bluetooth-enabled to simplify data
transfers. Its rugged housing with IP65 rating protects against dusty, dirty
and wet conditions, and its transmitter and receiver battery life is 100 and
30 hours, respectively. 800/654-6481; www.ditchwitch.com.

Frequency-sniffing line finder

Digital water leak detector

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use in low-light areas. Greater versatility is gained by combining it with the

sensitive GM 80 wind protected ground microphone. 800/446-3392; www.
vivax-metrotech.com.

The LineFinder LF2200 from Prototek locates any frequency sonde or transmitter box between 16 Hz and 100
kHz using its frequency-sniffing feature. It has preset support of 16 Hz (steel or ductile iron as well as cast iron and
nonmetallic), 512 Hz (cast iron or nonmetallic) and 8
kHz (nonmetallic only) sondes. It traces underground
metallic lines at four built-in industry-standard frequencies using an external transmitter box; other frequencies
can be sniffed as well. It passively locates underground
power at 50 or 60 Hz. Power frequency and scaling in U.S.
or metric units is selectable. The operator is guided through
a series of LCD screens to locate both sondes and lines
with accurate position, as well as precise depth. Locating
is enhanced by handle vibration and LED feedback at key locating points,
in addition to on-screen imagery. 800/541-9123; www.prototek.net.

Bluetooth-enabled line locator

The SeekTech SR-24 line locator from RIDGID streamlines the creation of accurate maps of underground utilities in order to protect critical assets. Using integrated
Bluetooth communications, it transmits locating data to
a third-party survey-grade GPS or a mobile device. Data
logging capabilities allow recording GPS and locating
data to an onboard micro SD card. In addition to OmniSeek passive locating capabilities, it can be programmed
to detect any active frequency from 10 Hz to 35 kHz. Its
omnidirectional antennas capture the complete signal
field. The free RIDGIDtrax app will display GPS position
and depth of the target utility on a real-time map. A user
can identify the type of utility and display multiple utilities. A completed map can be saved and viewed inside the app or exported
to a universal file format for use with a popular GIS program. 800/7697743; www.ridgid.com.
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Transmitters

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sanitary and septic hookups and performance, and identify leachfield issues
as well as sources of contamination in
wells. It is safe, nontoxic, biodegradable
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Pressure transient logger

The Pressure Transient Data Logger from Fluid Conservation Systems
monitors water networks for damaging
pressure transients, combating water
hammering. With a five-year battery life,
fast data sampling and large memory,
the unit is suitable for both long-term
surveys and rapid troubleshooting
deployments. It has 4 GB of flash memory and uses advanced data compression algorithms to store up to 8 billion readings on board. It can operate
in the field for long periods while still sampling rapidly enough (25 Hz) to
effectively monitor for pressure transients. By reducing the severity of or
even eliminating pressure transients in the water network, asset life can be
significantly improved and burst frequency reduced. The logger comes with
a durable aluminum case containing the data logger, pressure transducer
with quick-fit connector, download lead, software and full documentation.
800/531-5465; www.fluidconservation.com.

Smoke Locators
High-output smoke fluid system
The 25-L high-output smoke fluid
system from Superior Signal Company
generates 4,000 cfm of smoke at 4 inches
static pressure to push smoke through
larger systems requiring greater volume
and pressure. Engineered specifically
for smoke testing, the system generates
more dry smoke with less fluid, fits standard manholes, and has a nozzle for
blowing smoke into pipes and special
openings. Smoke testing helps eliminate
surface inflow and other faults in sanitary sewer lines. 800/945-8378; www.
superiorsignal.com.

Manhole smoke blower

The Turbo-Fog MH-75 self-contained smoke tester from Turbo Fog, a
division of Kingscote Chemicals, easily
identifies leaks, infiltration and cross
connections in municipal collection
lines. The system uses leak-proof liquid
aerosol smoke cartridges to create dense
white smoke. No additional smoke
bombs or garden sprayers are required.
Made of 11-gauge powder-coated steel, the blower is capable of generating
over 7,500 cfm to accurately test more pipe in less time. Briggs & Stratton
and Honda engine models are available. 800/394-0678; www.turbo-fog.com.

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Push TV Camera Systems

Sewer camera system
The AM100 series sewer camera system from
Amazing Machinery has a 1 3/8-inch stainless steel
easy-push camera head, with a nine-light LED
ring protected with a sapphire glass lens. The
end of the push cable is equipped with a 12-inch
steel spring leader to give the camera head more
strength in moving through sewer lines. The push
cable comes in lengths of 100, 130 and 150 feet
of 3/8-inch super slick push cable. The 20-inch
powder-coated reel has been strengthened and
designed for use in the lay-flat position, but transports standing up to conserve vehicle space. The
camera is powered by one 120-volt electric plug.
800/504-7435; www.amazingmachinery.com.

CCTV GIS connection application

A set of applications from Cobra
Technologies makes the interaction
between pipe CCTV inspection and Esri
ArcMap easy to use, requiring minimum user interaction for data exchange
with complete detail in GIS maps. Users
export inspections from the Cobra
Toolbar into ArcMap to create prepopulated projects and linked maps, and supplement GIS data with additional
infrastructure detail. During review the user will have access to the inspection video to allow for comparison of the data against the video file. ArcMap tools allow for filtering on the map and color coding CCTV inspections using the inspection date, observation type (e.g. roots), inspection
status (e.g. completed, abandon) and PACP ratings. The GIS module for
the pipe inspection management software assists
municipalities in managing sewer and stormwater
infrastructure using GIS data. 800/443-3761; www.
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Lateral and mini-mainline push system

The MPlus+ lateral and mini-mainline push system from CUES has a stainless steel frame and enables
easy operation with its All-In-One setup. It facilitates
quick removal of the control unit to be used separately for off-road or remote job sites, or to accommodate compact storage. The system integrates video
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titling, video observation coding, digital recording and optional line tracing into an easy-to-use package. This lightweight system includes large and
durable wheels for easy portability and a balanced footprint for stability.
800/327-7791; www.cuesinc.com.

Pipeline inspection camera system

The Ace 2 pipeline inspection camera system
from Electric Eel Mfg. has a heavy-duty screen cover
that closes to protect the monitor when in transit
or storage, and flips up to act as a sun shield for
viewing in bright sunlight. It has one-touch USB
recording, an on-screen footage counter, and wheel
kit for easy transport and maneuverability. It also
includes a rugged, stainless steel-housed, 1.68-inchdiameter color camera with sapphire lens, 20-LED
light ring and high-resolution CCD element with
an optional self-leveling color camera available,
200 feet of Kevlar-braided 1/2-inch-diameter pushrod, 512 Hz sonde, 5.4-inch LCD monitor with AR
Film for viewing in sunlight encased in an anodized aluminum housing
mounted to the reel, protective acrylic antiglare monitor shield, video
output jack for recording, flexible camera spring to navigate 3-inch P-traps,
powder-coated steel frame, secure-locking reel brake and a centering skid.
800/833-1212; www.electriceel.com.

Pan-tilt pipe inspection camera system

formance of a crawler system. Its modular structure

allows all its main components to be fully interchangeable. Modules available include a manual or powered drum, three interchangeable cameras, a range
of wheels and tires, and multiple cable lengths and
crawler sizes. The command module is also fully compatible with the P340 flexiprobe, giving users access
to a range of pushrod reels, cameras and accessories. A built-in digital recording and reporting system is standard. It can be van- or truck-mounted or
can be wheeled on site using the transportable ergonomic barrow design. Once on site, the system is
quick and easy to set up, deploy and use. 800/6888094; www.radiodetection.com.

Pan/tilt/zoom push camera

The MiniLite pan/tilt/zoom push camera from
RapidView IBAK North America allows users to
inspect, record and measure the internal dimensions of smaller pipelines. During normal inspection, users can accurately capture diameter
measurements with one touch using the ORION
Zoom Camera. The system includes a cable coiler
cartridge that makes replacement easy, a portable
command console and one of several choices of
cameras. It has a high-visibility 10.4-inch monitor
and a full QWERTY keyboard. Inspections are
recorded on a built-in MPEG digital video recorder
on SD and SDHC memory cards. It is available in
100- and 130-foot lengths. 800/656-4225; www.rapidview.com.

The 360-/180-degree pan-and-tilt pipe

inspection camera system from Forbest
Products Co. allows users to have panorama pictures with remote directional
control. It comes with a 2 1/4-inch waterproof pan-and-tilt high-resolution color
camera head with zoom and 400 feet of 9
mm fiberglass cable with a reel and meter
counter. The 600 TVL camera head has
high LED lights with 130-degree wide angle
and 10-60 mm focus, and can work 30
meters underwater. The heavy-duty waterproof control box includes a
10-inch LCD color screen with USB and built-in SD card to record photos and videos. Control buttons on the front panel are designed for remote
controlling camera head rotation for over 20,000 hours continuously. Onscreen status indicators include cable footage counter. The built-in rechargeable battery lasts about three hours. 650/757-4786; www.forbestusa.net.

The Pan n Tilt Push Camera

from Ratech Electronics rotates
horizontally 360 degrees and 210
degrees up and down, allowing
technicians to view the pipe condition easily and in more detail. An optional
steerable gooseneck assists the camera. Combining this camera with a control
unit gives recording capability using SD/USB drives, and allows MPEG video
capture and JPEG image capture of pipe inspections. Features include a 512
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App-enabled video inspection camera

Lightweight inspection camera

The NGx10 video inspection system from MyTana

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Pushrod crawler system

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Pan-and-tilt push camera

At 25 pounds, the SparVision 200 pipe

inspection camera from Spartan Tool is
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iPad Air technology, it offers telestration
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QWERTY keyboard. It has a full 200 feet
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LOCATION AND LEAK DETECTION

Electronic solution used to identify defective liner

Problem:
The James City Service
Authority in Williamsburg,
Va., contracted with a national
CIPP lining company to use
trenchless technologies to
rehabilitate 15- and 18-inch
Flextran gravity sewer pipe.
Installed in the early 1970s, it
is a thin-walled fiberglass pipe
that has proved susceptible to
structural failure. The anticipated rehabilitation involved
CIPP lining to strengthen the
host pipe and significantly
reduce storm and groundwater infiltration in the sanitary
sewer system. Danny Poe, P.E.,
project manager for JCSA,
required the lining contractor to CCTV and Electro Scan
all post-CIPP linings prior to
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Solution:
Electro Scan identified one segment out of nine where the liner had been
compromised, i.e. representing locations of possible infiltration. Originally,
the lining contractor had not identified any defects using CCTV. Using Electro Scan, the inspection indicated an estimated defect flow of 3.12 gpm, representing 310 feet, or 15 percent of the total length of the project scope.
RESULT:
In spite of a number of difficult access reaches, Electro Scan
inspected 100 percent of the lines, approximately 2,100 feet, in a single
day, with the defective liner removed and replaced by the CIPP contractor, at no additional charge. 916/779-0660; www.electroscan.com.

Helium technology used to

locate leak in 8-inch main
Problem:
The United Water system in Harrisburg, Pa.,
serves approximately 37,000
residents. As part of United
Waters loss reduction measures, the company routinely and proactively
conducts leak surveys of the
system itself. United Water
became aware of at least one
leak on a section of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) water
line in Hummelstown. The
company sought to eliminate the water loss by
promptly finding and repairing the leak.

Solution:
The company looked
into the effective utilization
of tracer gases to isolate leaks. They tapped Utility Service Group to conduct a leak detection survey using Helium Leak Detection Technology on
a 1,000-foot section of 8-inch-diameter PVC water main. The technology
has been used since 2007 and has proven effective in locating leaks in drinking water systems for all pipe materials and sizes.
RESULT:
A small mainline leak was located on the 8-inch PVC line, and a
larger water leak on a service line. From recording the water flowing
into the water zone before and after the repairs by way of a water meter,
it was ascertained that the leak on the 3/4-inch service line was losing
approximately 2 gpm. 855/526-4413; www.utilityservice.com. F

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INDUSTRY NEWS

NOVEMBER 2014

Almanza receives
Ditch Witch Harold
Chestnut Award

Inliner Technologies launches website

Inliner Technologies launched www.inliner.com, an information and

product website for the wastewater rehabilitation industry.

Ditch Witch presented the Harold Chestnut Award to Jerry

Almanza, Ditch Witch of Central
Texas. The annual award is presented to the marketing manager
who best exemplifies the superior service, enthusiasm and dedication of
Harold Chestnut, who served as Ditch Witch parts manager for 30 years.

Georg Fischer opens California location

Georg Fischer, part of Switzerland-based Georg Fischer Ltd.s North

American Piping Systems business unit, expanded from its Tustin, Calif.,
location to a new facility in Irvine, Calif. The 115,000-square-foot center
can accommodate previously out-sized work areas as well as future growth.

Aquatech launches corporate website

Aquatech launched the corporate website, www.aquatechinc.com, featuring product specifications, photos, videos, service information and a
dealer locator.

Singer Valve names instrumentation manager

Singer Valve named Ryan Spooner manager of instrumentation and

automation. He is responsible for ensuring Singer electronic panels meet
the highest quality and safety standards with UL certification.

Federal Signal opens

North Dakota store

Federal Signal Corp.s Environmental Solutions Group opened an

FS Solutions service center in Williston, N.D. The 11th service center will
stock parts and accessories for Federal
Signals Guzzler brand of industrial
vacuum trucks and Vactor vacuum
excavators.

FS Solutions Williston

Perma-Liner received approval for its Perma-Lateral system from the

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. The Washington Suburban
Sanitary Commission provides drinking water and wastewater treatment for
Montgomery and Prince Georges counties in Maryland. Established in
1818, it is the eighth largest water and wastewater utility in the United States,
serving about 1.8 million people.

Armchem names senior vice president

Armchem International named Gregory Langston senior vice president

of sales. He will be responsible for all global sales of Armchem and its sister company Handi-Clean.

Neptunes ETS-UV receives

conditional acceptance

The American Public Works Association appointed Richard T. Berning

to its board of directors. He will serve a one-year term on the 17-member
board. As Region V director, Berning will focus on strategic issues, including advocacy for infrastructure, building strong chapters and embracing
professional development and education programs. He has been a member of APWA for 25 years.

Bilco releases ventilation

products catalog

Mike Czipar

HammerHead launches CIPP online store

HammerHead Trenchless Equipment launched www.hydraliner.com,

an online store for its HydraLiner cured-in-place lateral lining system. Products include liner, epoxy and resin, composite inversion drums, wet-out
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for lateral lining

APWA appoints board member

LMK Technologies named Mike Czipar vice president, business development. He will be responsible for
working with the sales team to recruit, train and mentor new municipal contractors and crews. He will also
assist with identification and integration of new products and processes into LMKs product line.

November 2014

J. Fletcher Creamer & Son was named an authorized applicator for 3M

Scotchkote pipe renewal liner 2400. The liner is a quick-cure, polyurea formulation that can be CCTV inspected in 10 minutes and fully cured in 60
minutes.

Neptune-Bensons closed-vessel ETS-UV system received conditional

acceptance from the California State Water Resources Control Board. The
approved unit is an 800-watt, low-pressure, high-output, closed-vessel UV
system designed for high level reuse water disinfection.

LMK names vice president,

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J. Fletcher Creamer & Son named

authorized Scotchkote applicator

The Bilco Co. released its 2014 Colt

Natural Ventilation products catalog, available by calling 800/366-6530 or emailing
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GapVax adds Gulf Coast

sales rep

GapVax named John Dean sales representative for the Gulf Coast. He
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PRODUCT NEWS

NOVEMBER 2014

Product
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Check valve prevents backflow,
odors, animal infestation
By Ed Wodalski

he Stop Silent Light check valve from Lasso Technik is designed to prevent sewer backflow into buildings and block animal infestation into
the pipe system.
Available in 4-, 4.5-, 5-, 6- and 8-inch diameters, the valve can withstand up
to 7.25 psi in backflow pressure. Installed in any existing sewer line (plastic,
metal), inspection shaft or stormwater drain, a stainless steel expander clip
friction-locks the valve to the pipe, eliminating the need for additional waterproofing while minimizing pressure loss. The airtight seal also provides an
effective barrier against gaseous odors.
An internal rubber membrane opens upward as water pressure is applied
and closes as the pressure recedes, preventing animal infestation, including
amphibians and insects. Back pressure fills the rubber membrane with water,

forcing it against the tube wall for a solid seal.

The rubber membrane requires little maintenance, although we recommend checking the functionality of the valve twice a year and cleaning, if necessary, says Daniel Rohrer, president of Lasso Technik. Our Stop Silent Light
check valve provides extremely dependable operation as it does not rely on
electricity and is impervious to clogging from solids buildup.
Weighing about 35 ounces (1 kilogram), the valve mounts at the entrance
to a manhole and installs in seconds. 888/536-1419; www.stopsilent.com/en.

Xylem electromagnetic flowmeter

The MagFlux EMF 801 electromagnetic flowmeter from Flygt - a Xylem Brand,
delivers flow readings of 0.25 percent over the full range from 0.6 fps to 30 fps,
even during flows as low as 0.6 fps in velocity. Features include a full display menu
with up to five lines of text and graphical display that can give an overview of wastewater flow. The display can be viewed in 26 languages. Each display unit can show
up to four flowmeters and can be located up to 3,300 feet from the sensors. 855/9954261; www.flygtus.com.

FCI ST50 airflow meter

Xylem Flygt MagFlux
FCI ST50

The ST50 airflow meter from Fluid Components International is designed

for compressed airflow measurement. The meter has a flow range of 0.75 sfps to
400 sfps for air, compressed air or nitrogen. Flow range can be field configured
in standard mass flow or volumetric engineering units. 800/854-1993; www.
fluidcomponents.com.

Super Products Camel 1200 sewer cleaner

The Camel 1200 sewer and catch basin cleaner from Super Products has a
1,500-gallon water tank and 12-yard debris collector. The boom is capable of
250-degree rotation, 26-foot reach, 21-foot vertical lift and 3-foot downward pivot.
Other features include ejection unloading and collector body-tilt. Options include
the Acculevel load sensor and hydroexcavation performance package. 800/8379711; www.superproductsllc.com.

Super Products Camel 1200

Cat Pumps mobile phone product app

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The mobile app for iOS/Apple and Android smartphones from the Cat Pumps
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website enables users to find product and technical information, size and select
pumps and accessories, and convert flow, pressure, volume, temperature, torque,
length and area to the needed units. The app can also be used to calculate flow
rate, horsepower, rpm and pump and motor pulley diameters. 763/780-5440; www.
catpumps.com.

Reelcraft noncorrosive fluid patch option

The noncorrosive fluid patch option from Reelcraft Industries is available on

the Series RT, 5000, 7000 and 9000. Structural reinforcements reduce weight while
maintaining structural integrity. 800/444-3134; www.reelcraft.com.
Reelcraft Noncorrosive

Ditch Witch JT9 horizontal directional drill

Ditch Witch JT9 Drill

The JT9 horizontal directional drill from Ditch Witch is powered by a Tier IV
64 hp Deutz diesel engine. It delivers 9,000 pounds of pullback force and holds
300 feet of drill pipe. 800/654-6481; www.ditchwitch.com.

Global Glove disposable hand protection

The PantherGuard line of high-tech disposable hand protection from Global

Glove & Safety Manufacturing is available in three styles. The 675PF is a 6 mil
orange nitrile disposable with long cuff. The 775PF is a 6 mil orange nitrile disposable in regular length. Both styles have freeze-dried aloe that activates during use
to moisturize cracked and chapped hands. The 800F is an 8 mil, black flock-lined
long cuff disposable. The lining keeps hands warm in cold conditions and absorbs
perspiration in warm conditions. 763/450-0110; www.globalglove.com.

Greyline battery-powered area-velocity flow logger

Global Glove PantherGuard
Greyline Stingray

The Stingray 2.0 battery-powered, area-velocity flow logger from Greyline Instruments records level, velocity and water temperature readings through open channels, partially full sewer pipes and surcharged pipes. Rated for operation in
temperatures from -4 to 140 degrees F, the logger operates up to four years on standard alkaline D-cell batteries. 888/473-9546; www.greyline.com.

CULTEC Recharger V8 plastic chamber

The Recharger V8 plastic chamber from CULTEC holds about 100 cubic feet
of water and is IAPMO R&T certified. Applications include subsurface retention,
detention, recharging or controlling the flow of stormwater. The chamber is 32
inches high and 60 inches wide with a capacity of 8.68 cubic feet per linear foot.
The internal manifold allows for design flexibility and decreased installation footprint. 800/428-5832; www.cultec.com.

CULTEC Recharger V8

Victaulic stainless steel butterfly valve

The Series 461 stainless steel butterfly valve from Victaulic features grooved
ends for joining with couplings. The valve is designed for air and low-pressure reverse
osmosis systems in the water and wastewater industry and can be padlocked for use
with an appropriate lockout/tagout system. 610/559-3300; www.victaulic.com.
Hach FSData Desktop

Hach FSData desktop instrument manager

FSData instrument manager software from Hach is designed for field crews to
reduce the time needed to set up, download and maintain Hach FL900 Series flow
loggers and sensors. The free download (available at www.hachflow.com) includes
dashboard, intuitive user interface, setup wizards and layered error reduction.
800/368-2723; www.hachflow.com.

BBA electrically driven pumps

Victaulic Series 461 Butterfly Valve
BBA Electrically Driven Pumps

Electrically driven, auto-prime, solids-handling pumps from BBA Pumps deliver

from 100 to 6,500 cubic meters per hour (26,000 to 171,000 gph). Available in 3to 24-inch sizes, the pumps can be used in sewage or dewatering applications.
843/849-3676; www.bbapumps.com/us.
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PRODUCT NEWS
Klein Tools demolition driver

The No. 2 Phillips screwdriver and punch-scratch awl demolition drivers from
Klein Tools feature a plated metal strike cap that protects the handle from hammer blows, while the cushion grip handle provides greater torque and comfort.
800/553-4876; www.kleintools.com.

Klein Tools Demo Awl

Makita 18V lithium-ion battery

Makita 18V Battery

The 18V compact lithium-ion 2.0 amp-hour battery (BL 1820) and the 18V LXT
lithium-ion 4.0 Ah battery (BL 1840) from Makita U.S.A. are engineered for more
run-time and faster charging. The BL 1820 reaches full charge in 40 minutes and
the BL 1840 reaches full charge in 25 minutes. 800/462-5482; www.makitausa.com.

McCrometer electromagnetic flowmeters

The FPI-X dual-sensor electromagnetic flowmeter from McCrometer is designed

for close proximity to cascading or multiple pump arrays, while the Ultra Mag flowmeter is designed for the specific needs of the water and wastewater industries.
800/220-2279; www.mccrometer.com.

Blue-White metal-free flowmeters

McCrometer FPI-X Flowmeter

Metal-free flowmeters from Blue-White feature PTFE floats for applications

where no metals can enter the fluid path, as well as applications that are highly
corrosive. Adapters are made of polysulfone, PVC or PVDF, depending on the
model. O-ring seals are FKM (EP is optional). 714/893-8529; www.blue-white.com.

Eulls Mfg. manhole shield

Blue-White Flowmeters

The manhole shield package from Eulls Mfg. includes concrete grade rings,
underground mortar, masonry shim strips and impermeable I/I barrier for correct installation. The grade rings allow for precision leveling. The polyethylene I/I
barrier is puncture-resistant and prevents moisture and sediment from infiltrating
the manhole. The underground mortar is durable through the freeze/thaw cycle,
while high-impact plastic shims enable every concrete ring to serve as a slope ring
for precise manhole leveling. 763/497-2742; www.eullsmanufacturing.com.

ADS flow monitoring system

The Triton+ advanced technology wastewater flowmeter from ADS Environmental Services can be configured as a single sensor monitor or expanded to include
six measurement inputs. When combined with the ADS XIO system, the Triton+
provides options for digital and analog I/O and SCADA integration. 800/633-7246;
www.adsenv.com.

Eulls Manhole Shield

Val-Matic American-BFV butterfly valves

ADS Triton CS4 - CS5 Sensors

Val-Matic BFV

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American-BFV butterfly valves from Val-Matic Valve & Manufacturing Corp.

are designed to provide long life, low headloss and trouble-free performance.
Features include epoxy interior, uninterrupted seating and Tri-Loc seat retention system for field adjustment/replacement without special tools or epoxies. The valves are available in 150B and 250B AWWA classes with flanged end
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Lake County (Ohio) commissioners have approved memorandums of
understanding with Eastlake and Willoughby to join the countys Stormwater Management Department.
Sunset Beach activist Sue Weddle and Wilmington, N.C., developer
Burrows Smith won 2014 Pelican Awards from the North Carolina Coastal
Federation. Weddle advocates for effective coastal stormwater regulations
and tough enforcement of coastal development rules. Smith was honored
for being a local champion and pioneer of low-impact development, a
new approach to controlling stormwater pollution.
The Calhoun County (Ala.) Commission announced that Chris Gann
of White Plains was hired as a second assistant engineer to help with stormwater issues. Gann will oversee the countys permitting for stormwater runoff. His other responsibilities will include flood plain management, and
project estimation, inspection and contracting.
Chris Coulter is the new acting administrator for Greene County (Mo.).
Stormwater/Environmental Services is among the areas his department
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The City of Roseville (Minn.) received a Blue Star Award from the
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Dec. 4-5 Stormwater Treatment Using Detention Ponds and Commercial Devices, Tampa, Fla.
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American Water Works Association Utility Management Conference, Hyatt
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