June 2017


 Industry News
Managing a Flooded Well
            
If you live in an area that was recently flooded, your private well may be in danger of contamination from pollutants carried by flood water or at risk of shock from water-logged well equipment. 

First Steps Below is a quick overview of advisories that should be followed after a flood:
  • Do not drink or wash with your well water. You could get sick from contaminants washed into the well by the flood.
  • Do not turn on the well pump. There is a danger of electrical shock and damage to your well or pump if they were flooded.
  • Contact your well professional for help in dealing with the impacts of the flood on your water quality and well system. 
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State upset over deep well injection rejection
            
Water managers voted to move forward with a plan to pump billions of gallons of water 3,000 feet or so beneath ground during heavy rain events. 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers last month rejected the idea, but water managers say they will forge ahead without their federal Everglades restoration partners. 
 
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Water Systems Council Around the States Reports - May
            
Regulation Reports               Legislation Reports 

FGWA News and Events
Member Updates
Certificate of Attendance Forms  from the 2017 FGWA Annual Convention & Trade Show were mailed to attendees in early June. If you completed all 12 CE credits and paid your conversion fees, you will receive your Certificate of Completion. 

If you have not yet received your copy or if you have any questions or concerns, please call the office directly at 850-205-5641. 
RSVP TODAY - FGWA Quarterly Membership Meeting
2 FREE CE Credits Available


Join us on September 16, 2017 at the  Sheraton Bay Point Resort in Panama City Beach, FL for the 2017 FGWA Quarterly Membership Meeting.

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM - FGWA Membership Meeting
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Presentation on VFD... Selling Value & Protection by Dan Painter with Flint and Walling. This course will walk attendees through all the "on-board "diagnostics, protection and energy savings that VFD's have to offer, ultimately, increasing the life of the entire water system. Additionally, various programming options will be discussed for a variety of applications. Lastly, contractors will understand and be able to communicate the value & protection VFD's provide to their respective customer s due  to increased knowledge of this increasingly popular component of a water system. 

To make a hotel reservation, please call the Sheraton Bay Point Resort directly at 850-236-6000.  Don't forget to mention you are with FGWA to receive the discounted rate of $125.00. The hotel deadline is August 25, 2017.

2017 Florida Ground Water Association Embroidered Apparel

FGWA now offers custom embroidered apparel for men and women in various colors and styles.  You can purchase your shirt today by clicking on the order now image. The code is FGWA2017. $5.00 of the cost of each shirt will go directly to FGWA's adopted charity, Operation Helping Hand. 
  • Orders will be ongoing throughout 2017.
  • Please allow 2 weeks for production.
  • All orders will be shipped via USPS and you will receive an email notification once your order has shipped.  Sales tax and shipping charges will be added at checkout.
  • Please ship your order to your home/office address and NOT to the FGWA office. 
 Top Stories
Governor and Cabinet Approve Florida Forever Acquisition Crucial for Springs Protection
            
Governor Rick Scott and Cabinet members approved the purchase of the Blue Springs parcel, a 407-acre property in Gilchrist County, for more than $5.2 million. T he property encompasses six natural springs and includes approximately one mile of frontage along the Santa Fe River.
 
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President proposes $922 Million FY18 Budget for USGS - what does this mean for water resources?
            
As the primary Federal science agency for water information, the USGS monitors and assesses the amount and characteristics of the Nation's water resources, assesses sources and behavior of contaminants in the water environment and develops tools to improve management and understanding of water resources.
 
Click here to read USGS 2018 President's Budget Request for Water Resources.
Terry Morse chosen as new CEO of NGWA

Terry Morse has been selected as the incoming chief executive officer of the National Ground Water Association. He is the successor to Kevin McCray, CAE, who, after 22 years as CEO and 35 years in the groundwater industry, is retiring December 31, 2017.

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