Florida Rural Water Association
2970 Wellington Circle
Tallahassee FL 32309
850.668.2746
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If you have had problems contacting FRWA in the last few weeks we would like to apologize for the inconvenience. You may be calling on a line that was stored from a previous call placed from the FRWA office.
We have changed the provider for our telephone lines and some of the "roll over" numbers that we have had in the past are no longer available. A "roll over" number is a phone number that will ring on another line if the number you dial is busy. FRWA has six different lines that will " roll over" to be sure that we can accommodate your calls.
You may use either
850.668.2746 or 800.872.8207 (which are our main numbers) at any time to contact Florida Rural Water. If you are using another number, please delete it and enter one of the numbers above.
Again, we apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused.
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| This Week in Water History |
November 16, 1918: Municipal Journal. A Sanitary Survey of an Unnamed City. The conditions about which you will read were by no means unusual in 1918 in the U.S. "A State Board of Health a few months ago, made a sanitary survey of a certain city (the name of which is unessential) which was of more than usual interest, because of its thoroughness and the sensible recommendations based upon it....
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More companies offer mechanized grit removal systems and services than ever before, underscoring the increasing grit removal focus in the industry. The rising application of membrane bioreactors (MBRs), specialized pumping equipment, and fine bubble diffusers in wastewater treatment plant infrastructure require protective equipment up front to maximize service life and operation. A properly designed and operated grit removal system prevents grit buildup in unit processes, scouring and plugging in lines, and fouling of diffusers and membranes. In times when funding sources are tighter and dollars are scarcer, protecting plant infrastructure proves critical. As the stakes increase, it's wise to take a closer look at the dynamics of grit removal to achieve optimal outcomes.
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Water Sector Cybersecurity Brief for States
Representatives from ASDWA's Security Committee collaborated with EPA's Water Security Division to develop the attached Water Sector Cybersecurity Brief for States. more
Water 2070 One of the biggest issues facing Florida today is the availability of sufficient water to meet the needs of people, agriculture and the environment. A growing population makes the historic competition between users even more intense. In poll after poll, protection of drinking water consistently ranks as a top environmental concern for the public.
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La Niña arrives, likely to exacerbate drought in southern U.S. La Niña is here. But unlike the El Niño that preceded it, this climate event is expected to be weak and short-lived, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.
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WE&RF survey to examine water technology use LIFT has launched a Water Technology Survey to get a better picture of the technologies used in the water sector and how they are implemented.
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Trump's big win will affect regulations, may produce infrastructure push As the construction industry digests Trump's surprising victory, they expect the new administration's regulatory policy to tilt strongly toward business interests' point of view. In particular, industry officials foresee a pullback on environmental and workplace-related rules.
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Fitch: More U.S. infrastructure failures likely as asset ages rise The frequency and severity of incidents like the recent water main break in Philadelphia will increase in coming years absent renewed attention and ongoing investment, Fitch Ratings says.
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Congressional Republicans pile on in water rule challenge Opponents of a federal regulation to clarify which waters are subject to Clean Water Act requirements got the backing of 88 Republican members of Congress who filed a friend of the court brief supporting a challenge to the rule
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Are EPA Mandates Overburdening the States? A new report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce blasts the U.S. EPA and the Executive Branch for imposing environmental mandates without giving voice or financial consideration to the states' plight.
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A WCTV taste test, bottled v. tap water One pitcher- featuring a red lid- was filled with Tallahassee tap water. ... "We pull the drinking water from the ground water, the Florida Aquifer," said ...
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What Trump's victory means for Florida's environment At a speech in Miami the week before the election, Donald Trump pledged to eliminate funds for fighting global warming and "use that money to support America's vital environmental infrastructure and natural resources."
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Florida DEP pushing ahead with pollution notification rules The Department of Environmental Protection is tinkering with new regulations that would expedite public notification for pollution. But many industrial interests are pushing back.
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What's next with the Indian River Lagoon sales tax?Proponents of a new sales tax to clean up the Indian River Lagoon see a historic moment in which Brevard County chose to lead by example.
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Raw sewage spilling into Eau Gallie River after accident The city of Melbourne recommends residents keep themselves and their pets out of the Eau Gallie River and not eat fish caught there, after a construction accident Tuesday resulted in a broken sewer pipe leaking an estimated 300,000 to 400,000 gallons of raw sewage into the river.
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Ryan Matthews named deputy secretary at Florida DEP Ryan Matthews will be the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's new deputy secretary for regulatory programs, responsible for air, water, and waste pollution programs and for overseeing the agency's regulatory districts.
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JEA board approves changes that will lower bills The JEA board approved more than $3 million in bonuses for employees with $55,000 going to the CEO during a Tuesday meeting at which members also approved new electricity rates expected to save customers millions.
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Drinking Water System
Maintenance Recommendations
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FRWA recommends Regular Water System Preventive Maintenance -- aimed at the prevention of breakdowns and failures. Some tasks should occur weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually.
Below are the recommendations for November. This week we recommend that you flush dead-end lines as required by DEP. By DEP specifications, you should plan on flushing the lines quarterly. Also, it would be a good idea to inspect and clean your storage tanks.
November Water System Maintenance Recommendations
- Exercise HALF of ALL Mainline Valves
- Check Finished Water Meter for Accuracy
- Change Media in Filter or per Mfr Recommendations
- Flush Dead-End Lines (Feb, May, Aug & Nov)
- Inspect Storage Tanks for Defects & Sanitary Deficiencies
- Clean Storage Tanks as Needed
- Structural Inspection of Tank & Coatings by Engineer at Least Every 5-yrs and Before Aug 2008 (Clean Tank Prior)
- Perform Tank Coating Repairs per Mfr Specifications & Recommendations
- Clean, Inspect & Disinfect Aerator / Degassifier Screens, Sprayheads & Gaskets
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Wastewater System
Maintenance Recommendations
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FRWA recommends Regular Wastewater System Preventive Maintenance -- aimed at the prevention of breakdowns and failures. Some tasks should occur weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually.
We will focus on a different recommendation each week. This week, we will focus on checking and repairing your perimeter fence. Keeping the fence in good repair is required per FAC 62-600.
November Wastewater System Maintenance Recommendations
- Exercise HALF of ALL valves within collection systems and treatment facilitie
- Check or verify the influent and effluent flow meters for accuracy.
- Check the perimeter fencing and repair any holes in the fence.
- Inspections of all tanks within the facility for any structural deficiencies
- Test eye wash and emergency shower
- Inspect fire extinguisher
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