FRWA eNews
March 24, 2017
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Tallahassee FL 32309
850.668.2746
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Curtis E. Lloyd Scholarship  
Deadline
is March 31st!
The deadline of March 31st is fast approaching to submit your application in for this year's Curtis E. Lloyd Scholarship. The Florida Rural Water Association (FRWA) offers five scholarships for up to $1,000 each to assist outstanding High School students realize their potential in tomorrow's water and wastewater industry. FRWA will award one scholarship to a deserving individual in each Water Management District annually. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, educational fees, books, and/or room, and board

The Curtis E. Lloyd Scholarship Program was created by the FRWA Board in 2008 in memory of one of its longest serving Circuit Ri ders.   Mr. Lloyd joined the FRWA staff in 1980 and worked for the association for 17 years. He retired in 1997 and stayed active until his untimely death in December 2007.

For more detailed information and to complete an application click here. If you would like further information, please email [email protected].

Remember, the deadline for applying is March 31st so get your application in today!

CEU Deadline - April 30, 2017
The deadline of April 30th is fast approaching for license renewal.  The Department of Environmental Protections requires that you earn continuing education units (CEUs) in order to renew your Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Distribution System licenses.  If you are not familiar with this process, you may click  here for more information.

The Florida Rural Water Association has a number of courses scheduled throughout the state that offer CEUs.  Any course that is taken on or before April 30, 2017 will apply to the 2017 cycle.  For a complete list of onsite training available, click here.  

If there is no training offered in your area or you cannot get away long enough to take a class onsite, FRWA has partnered with SunCoast Learning Systems to offer a variety of online courses.  These courses can be taken at your convenience.  Upon successful completion, SunCoast will contact FRWA and your CEUs will be posted to DEP.  Again, these classes must be completed before April 30, 2017 in order for your CEUs to be applied to the current cycle.  For a list of classes, types of CEUs offered and more information on online training, click here.

Don't forget the April 30th deadline!  Sign up for a class today!
This Week in Water History
March 22, 1993:   Since 1993, World Water Da y has been declared by the United Nations General Assembly. World W
ater Day is observed on March 22 every year. The purpose  of the day is to recognize the importance of earth's most precious natural resource. The celebration was proposed 20 years ago at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development.    
National News
Think Lake Okeechobee reservoir is hard sell in Tallahassee? Try Congress If Florida Senate President Joe Negron manages to push his controversial reservoir to curb Lake Okeechobee discharges through the Legislature, he'll have a harder time getting Washington to pony up its $1.2 billion match. more

Charlie Crist, Brian Mast lead 18-member Florida delegation urging Everglades attention from Donald Trump  Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist and Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Mast have pulled together 18 of Florida's 27 members of Congress to co-sign a letter to President Donald Trump urging that he "expedite and energize" Everglades restoration projects. more
State News
Mexico Beach Without Water After Line Break The City of Mexico Beach is without water after a 10 inch water line break near 20th Street, officials said Thursday afternoon. more

Water officials warn of drought shortages, county proclaims April conservation month  Almost simultaneously, the St. Johns River Water Management District placed counties under a water shortage warning while Clay County officials proclaimed April as Water Conservation Month.  more

Century Considers 59% Water And Sewer Rate Increase, 36% Garbage Rate Hike The Century Town Council is considering a rate increase for water and sewer customers that would increase the average customer's bill by 59 percent. more

BP oil spill money not flowing in Escambia and Santa Rosa area Nearly seven years after the massive 2010 BP oil spill fouled beaches from Perdido Key through Navarre, Pensacola-area leaders say the region is just beginning to benefit from billions of dollars scheduled to arrive as part of legal settlements and penalties paid by the British oil giant and other companies involved in the nation's biggest environmental disaster.  more

Martin County ramping efforts on septic tank conversions  Martin County leaders are taking steps to prevent future algae blooms. Their plan is converting aging septic tanks to sewer systems.  more

Glades residents: Don't blame us for Treasure Coast water pollution  The first Lake Okeechobee discharges were recorded in 1931. But long before that, in the late 1800s, people were settling along the coast, making way for the development of today.  more

Bondi Holds out Hope in 'Water Wars'  With the U.S. Supreme Court expected later this week to review a recommendation that would deny Florida relief in its decades-old water dispute with Georgia, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday the case is not over yet.  more
Drinking Water 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.

Next week we need to perform any tank coating repairs as recommended by the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations.

March Water System Maintenance Recommendations 
  • Inspect Storage Tanks for Defects & Sanitary Deficiencies
  • Clean Storage Tanks as Needed
  • Structural Inspection of Tank & Coatings by Engineer 
  • Perform Tank Coating Repairs 
  • Clean, Inspect & Disinfect Aerator / Degassifier Screens, Sprayheads & Gaskets
Wastewater System
Maintenance Recommendations
FRWA recommends Regular Wastewater System Preventive Maintenance -- aimed at the prevention of breakdowns and failures. Some tasks should occur weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually.
 
Next week we should test our eye wash and emergency shower to be sure that they are ready for emergencies.

March Wastewater System Maintenance Recommendations
  • Inspect effluent ponds or storage tanks for defects or deficiencies. Repair as needed
  • Inspect a portion of lift stations and assess conditions. There are many different coating/lining options  
  • Perform inspection on all lift station wet wells to make sure none are in need of repair
  • Test eye wash and emergency shower
  • Inspect fire extinguishers
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