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July 8, 2016
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FRWA Annual Conference
Coming Soon FRWA Conference APP
August 8, 9, and 10, 2016
Hilton Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach FL 32118
Reservations: 386.254.8200
Registrations are flooding in  for this year's Annual Conference. The Exhibit Hall is filling up fast and attendees are making plans to attend.   Make your reservations at the Hilton by July 29th and use the code "frwa16" to take advantage of the FRWA discounted rate.

Join us for lots of great training, networking, food, and fun and a chance to take one last mini vacation before school starts!

For the latest in Conference information, you can always find the most up to date information on our website by clicking here.
Time is running out to submit your nominations for the FRWA Awards.
Don't miss your chance to nominate your system or employee for the FRWA Annual Awards. The deadline is July 11 to submit your entry.

The awards will be presented at the 2016 FRWA Annual Conference during the FRWA Opening Session on Tuesday, August 9th from 9:00 am-10:00 am. For more information, click here .
Your FRWA Membership Meeting Notice will be arriving in the mail next week.
The Annual Meeting of the members of the Florida Rural Water Association will be held at the Hilton Daytona Beach, 100 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach FL 32118 in the Ponce de Leon room (located on the ground floor in the North Tower) on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 5:15 pm.

Registration of Delegates will begin at 4:45 pm and continue until 5:15 pm, delegates will pick up their ballots during this period.  The Business Meeting will begin at 5:15 pm.

Please bring your Membership Meeting Notice with you to the meeting so that you will be able to register to vote during the meeting.  For an individual other than the individual printed on the form as the FRWA contact person to vote at the Annual Membership Meeting, the delegate's name and signature must be completed and the name of the Alternate Delegate printed in the space provided on the form.

If you need further information, please call 850.668.2746.
PSC/FRWA Water and Wastewater Utility Workshops 
This Workshop is designed especially for Investor Owned Utilities and Private, For Profit water utilities regulated  by PSC or County.  

The  Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) regulates your utility  and they are one of your best resources. You are  aware of the i mportance of using sound business practices and fact-based decisions. Learn how PSC staff can help you by attending one of our conveniently-located free Class C Water and Wastewater Utility Workshops. In cooperation with the Florida Rural Water Association, the workshops assist with planning, organization, and record keeping critical to providing quality service and maintaining your utility.

The workshops will be held at ten locations throughout the state  more
Thank You to Destin Water Users
On June fifteenth FRWA traveled to Destin Water Users (DWU) to pick up some surplus equipment that DWU donated. This equipment included three trailer mounted generators (two 100 kw and one 60 kw), two Allen Bradley variable frequency drives, and one Wallace and Tiernan gas chlorinator. This equipment will be used to assist smaller water systems across Florida.  

The equipment enhances our ability to provide assistance, emergency response equipment and return service to water utility customers quickly.  The Destin Water Users kind act enables continued public health protection and environmental protection across the whole state.  FRWA has over 2,000 members but provides support and assistance to any of the over 5,000 water utilities in Florida that request assistance.
 
Destin Water Users has always been a leader in this industry and the water industry appreciates it.

Thank you, Destin Water Users for your kind donation and your support of FRWA as we strive to assist the smaller systems throughout the state.

National News
Technology could help water utilities address 'emerging substances of concern  Toxic algae blooms flourish as humans contaminate waters with fertilizers, sewage and air pollution.  Aging boomers pop more pills to keep fit. And farmers feed more antibiotics and hormones to fatten livestock.more

Lawmakers urge the EPA to reduce its standard for lead in drinking water  A letter signed by 61 members of Congress urges the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to lower the federal standard for lead in drinking water so that it better reflects the latest science on the brain-damaging toxin. The aim is to better protect the public, members of Congress said. more
State News
Mulberry's aging wastewater system needs repairs Mulberry is facing an estimated $8 million in repairs to its aging wastewater system to stop stormwater from pouring through its cracks, but that cost isnt expected to impact customer rates. City Manager Rick Johnson said grant funding should...more

6 Things You Need to Know About the 2016 Florida Water Bill It's Florida Water Bill Day! A new water law becomes effective in Florida today, July 1, 2016. Most famously known as the "Water Bill," this Florida legislation was 2 years in the making and has a little something for everyone,...more

Water company leader resigns  Executive Director of Holley-Navarre Water Systems, Billy Sublett has resigned his position with the member-owned company saying in part in an email to Navarre Press, "My work here is completed."The position of executive director was created after long-time general manager...more

Water fuels election debates across Florida  Every local election seems to develop one or two key themes, but rarely does a single issue take on the kind of visceral role that water plays this year in Florida. Almost every challenger in the Aug. 30 primary cites water as the major, if not only, issue. No one in or seeking elected office is surprised; there's widespread agreement water is at the top of voter concerns. more
System Maintenance Recommendations
FRWA recommends Regular Water System Preventive Maintenance -- aimed at the prevention of breakdowns and failures. Some tasks should occur weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually.
 
The primary goal of preventive maintenance is to prevent the failure of pumps and equipment before it actually occurs. It is designed to preserve and enhance equipment reliability by replacing worn components before they actually fail. 

Preventive maintenance activities include exercising valves and fire hydrants; equipment and tank inspections; partial or complete overhauls at regular specified periods; oil changes; lubrication; and so on. In addition, operators can record equipment deterioration so they know to replace or repair worn parts before they cause system failure. 
 
"July" Water System Maintenance Recommendations
Each week we suggest that you focus on one of the recommendations below.  This week, we will focus "Review and Update Emergency Response Plan".  Are you ready in case of a disaster?  Reviewing your ERP plan and updating it is the best way to insure that your system can withstand an emergency.
  • Review and Update Emergency Response Plan more
  • Contact Electrician to Check Emergency Generator & Run on Load Bank 
  • Contact Electrician to Check Running Amps on Pumps 
  • Make Sure Unnecessary Equipment is Properly Decommissioned
  • Clean, Inspect & Disinfect Aerator / Degassifier Screens, Sprayheads & Gaskets
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