Florida Rural Water Association
2970 Wellington Circle
Tallahassee FL 32309
850.668.2746
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5 Red Flags for Chloraminaiton
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Since the U.S. EPA's Stage 1 and Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfec
tion Byproducts Rules (DBPRs) were implemented, many drinkng water utilities have made or are considering the switch from chlorine to chloramine (chlorine + ammonia) to avoid formation of the regulated chlorine-based disinfection byproducts (DBPs). But chloramine presents potential problems of its own, according to a recent report from the Water Research Foundation (WRF).
"Chloramination can be a complex process and improper management can lead to unintended consequences," states WRF's Djanette Khiari, author of
The Role and Behavior of Chloramines in Drinking Water (September 2016), which essentially summarizes 30 years' worth of research on chloramine use.
While negative consequences are numerous and may show a pattern, the circumstances leading to failure may be mitigated or avoided with proper planning. Therefore, chloramine use should not be discounted or considered bad practice; rather, utilities should have a clear-eyed understanding of potential issues before making the switch from chlorine.
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 The first session of the 2017 Focus on Change will be held on Tuesday, January 24th. If you have not already registered for the location of your choice you will not want to miss your chance to be updated by the experts on the latest in regulatory changes.
This is one of our most popular classes and registrations are pouring in so you want to make sure you get your registration in.
If you would like to register online click on the date and location of the classes on the left. For more information, click
here.
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This Week in Water History
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 January 20, 1916: Municipal Journal article-New Filtration Plant Completed. "Lowell, Mass.-The city's new $225,000 filtration plant is now in operation. The building is of concrete, with red tile roof, and is artistic in design. The filtration or purification plant is located on the north side of the boulevard, immediately opposite the lower pumping station. It consists of six coke prefilters, 10 feet in depth and two-fifths of an acre in total area; a settling basin, divided into two units, with a total capacity of 500,000 gallons; six sand filters, with a total area of one acre; and a filtered water reservoir of 1,000,000 gallons capacity. All of the operations involved are controlled in the building shown in the accompanying illustration, where are contained the main valves and recording apparatus. At the rate of 75 million gallons per acre per day through the prefilters. and a 10 million gallon rate through the sand filters the areas provided have a capacity of a 10-million gallon daily output. Allowing for cleaning and for the possible desirability of a lower rate through the coke, the plant is believed to be ample for an average daily supply of 7,500,000 to 8,500,000 gallons, or-if the past growth of the population holds in the future-sufficient for the needs of the city until 1935."
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Court reinstates federal rule dropping pollution check for dirty water across U.S. and Florida South Florida water managers can keep moving dirty water from farms and suburbs into the Everglades and Lake Okeechobee without obtaining federal pollution permits, a divided U.S. appeals court ruled this week in New York.
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Alabama raises concerns about Florida, Georgia taking water from rivers Alabama is raising concerns about a U. S. Supreme Court representative's directive to Florida and Georgia for resolving their water dispute by getting water from elsewhere. more
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Water Cooperative to discuss plans As Florida's population grows each day, educating consumers about water conservation is paramount to sustain and preserve the valuable resource. more
Septic Tank Inspections Sought As Part Of Home Sales Pointing in part to water-quality problems in the Indian River Lagoon, a Brevard County House member Wednesday proposed requiring septic-tank inspections as part of the sales of homes and other types of real estate. more
Residents want boil water notifications immediately There are now new concerns about the drinking water in the Lake Osborne Estates. The entire neighborhood is under a precautionary boil water notice due to a water main break Tuesday. more
Water Cooperative to discuss plans The Polk County Water Cooperative plans an open meeting Tuesday for elected officials to explain how its working and what the members can see in the future. more
SWFWMD tracks wetland impact and restoration The Southwest Florida Water Management District sent a letter to County Administrator Leonard Sossamon, informing him of their responsibility to track permitted wetland impacts, mitigation and habitat restoration activities in areas under their purview. more
Palm Beach to consider new ways to pay for undergrounding project Town Attorney John Randolph told staff in mid-December that the lawsuits likely won't be resolved until the end of May. more |
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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.
We hope that keeping your system in the best working conditions possible was part of your New Year's resolution. One of the best way to maintain your system is to follow the suggested maintenance below.
January Water System Maintenance Recommendations (Peak Month)
- Flush Half Distribution System
- Exercise Half Fire Hydrants
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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.
Although we haven't have much cold weather, this week we recommend the when freezing temperatures are predicted make sure water is dripped to prevent pipe damage.
January Wastewater System Maintenance Recommendations
- Inspect headwork (bar screen, static screens and grit removal) facilities for proper operations and repair any deficiencies discovered
- Inspect and clean waste activated sludge pumps
- Inspect and clean return activated sludge pumps
- When freezing temperatures are predicted make sure water is dripped to prevent pipe damage
- Test eye wash and emergency shower
- Inspect fire extinguishers
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