BONNIE PRINGLE
A TWENTY ONE HYDRANT SALUTE
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As we go through life there are some people that cross our path that leave a lasting impression on us but are very humble. Most of the time we do not realize that these people go through their life not looking for praise but are truly heroes in their own right. This can truly be said for Bonnie Pringle.
Bonnie Kay Pringle passed away on July 31st. Bonnie has served on the Florida Rural Water Board of Directors since 2018. She came to the attention of the Board through one of our former Board Members, Darrell Polk. Bonnie and Darrell managed the Gasparilla Island Water Association (GIWA) for ten years with the help of two or three men in the field. Bonnie witnessed GIWA transform from a tiny little water company into something much more complicated and eventually became the director. As one article noted, "Bonnie didn't just work for GIWA, she truly was GIWA".
Her life was dedicated to the water industry and serving her community as members of the community noted that "Bonnie was one of the good ones. If your water meter was running hot, she would take the time to track you down and let you know there was a leak in your house somewhere. She was easy to talk to, easy to work with and loved to share her knowledge of reverse osmosis and water levels with anyone who listened. She truly cared about the community and we cared very much about her."
For more on Bonnie, please click here.
The Florida Rural Water Association feels honored to have been a part of the life of Bonnie Pringle and the legacy she left behind. That is why, we would like to offer her a FRWA "Twenty-One Hydrant Salute".
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Collection System Rulemaking
Chapters 62-600, 62-604 & 62-620, F.A.C.
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DEP announces a public workshop for Chapter 62-604, F.A.C., at 2 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2022, to present draft revisions to improve the collection and transmission of domestic wastewater.
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NATIONAL NEWS
Invitation to World Water Week 2022! The Office of Community Services (OCS) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is inviting you to our week of events in recognition of World Water Week 2022, taking place next week! more
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Study: Named storms forming earlier in hurricane season For years, meteorologists have advertised June 1 as the historical start to Atlantic hurricane season — but a new paper finds tropical storms are more frequently forming before that date as the ocean warms. more
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ACWA and EPA Photo Contest for the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act (CWA) The Association of Clean Water Agencies (ACWA) and EPA’s Office of Water are partnering on a photo contest to highlight the importance of the 50th Anniversary of Clean Water Act. more
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Unveils New Plan to Advance Research on Emerging Contaminants On Friday, August 5, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) unveiled a new research initiative on emerging contaminants in drinking water – the National Emerging Contaminants Research Initiative (NECRI). The national vision is to conduct research to provide access to clean drinking water in the face of a continuous stream of emerging contaminants. more
ASDWA Publishes New Small and Disadvantaged Water System Funding and Assistance White Paper ASDWA has published a new White Paper entitled, “State Drinking Water Program Challenges and Best Practices: Small and Disadvantaged Water System Funding and Assistance.” ASDWA worked with the Southwest Environmental Finance Center and the ASDWA DWSRF and Small Systems Committees, and Justice40 Workgroup to develop this paper. more
STATE NEWS
Clean Water Act/Section 404: Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Challenge U.S. Miccosukee states the Complaint was filed to defend its sovereignty and authority against unlawful administrative diminishment and that it is a federally recognized Indian Tribe and a Tribal government. more
Florida PSC Hears from Florida Rural Water Association about Big Challenges of Small Systems Florida Public Service Commissioners today heard from the Florida Rural Water Association (FRWA) on challenges facing the state’s small water utilities and how FRWA assists them in delivering quality water to their customers’ taps. more
No More Ransom for Ransomware Attacks: The Florida Cybersecurity Act Information on HB 7055 has outlined a number of new requirements for ransomware attacks. more
Officials test Altamonte Springs water for polio | WESH What is in the wastewater can be a harbinger of problems. While polio is not considered a threat, the city manager of Altamonte Springs says they’re going to at least be ready to test for it. more
Panama City budget proposal could increase utility rates for residents | My Panhandle Panama City residents were pleased to hear the news of unchanged millage rates in the upcoming 2023 year, but that may not be the case when it comes to city utilities. more
VIDEO: Daytona Beach moving on from idea of turning toilet water into drinking water more
Value of Water TV Spot (English) (Video) | Southeast Florida August is #NationalWaterQualityMonth! With August also being one of the hottest months of the year, @MiamiDadeWater reminds you to stay hydrated and enjoy #OurCounty's safe, refreshing drinking water. more
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Dry county: St. Johns River three feet below normal as residents fear worse is yet to come | Florida Today Lake Poinsett is parched beyond what Doug Sphar ever recalls seeing or believing could happen in more than six decades living along the Cocoa lake. more
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This Week in Water History |
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Save Water and Win the War |
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August 17, 1918: Municipal Journal editorial. Save Water and Help Win the War. “If nineteen cities of New York State would cut down their consumption to an average of 100 gallons per capita (which is probably more than is necessary) the result would be a saving of 75,000 tons of coal a year. Almost anyone who lived through last winter in the northern part of the country would have welcomed a minute fraction of one per cent of this amount last February, and may again next winter. It is, however, no longer the mere saving in dollars, although this alone would be well worth while (75,000 tons represents interest at 5 per cent on about six million dollars), but it may mean that much coal released for use in munitions factories, ships or other factors in the prosecution of the war.
The above figures are discussed more at length in an article in this issue referring to a campaign in New York State to effect a saving in coal by reducing waste of water, and similar efforts are being made by numerous other cities, following the attempt made by Municipal Journal a few weeks ago to arouse water works superintendents to this opportunity and duty. The Committee on Water Supply of the New York Conference of Mayors has sent to the water works officials of the cities of that state suggestions for bulletins to be printed in the local daily papers, which might well be made use of by cities in other states as well. One is devoted to arguments in favor of metering; another to suggestions of ways in which waste can be avoided. Among these suggestions are the following:
- Have all leaky pipes and fixtures repaired immediately, and keep them in good order.
- When closing your house for any period of time, see that the water is turned off to insure against a leak occurring during your absence.
- Do not neglect leaking toilets and faucets. Large amounts of water are wasted through small leaks which you may think too insignificant to warrant attention. A leak 1/32 of an inch in diameter wastes 8 gallons an hour or over 5,000 gallons a month.
- If care is exercised, when installing piping, to keep the hot and cold water pipes at least a foot apart, it will be unnecessary to “let the faucet run to get a cold drink.”
- Don’t let water run to get it cold. Use ice, or draw some water off into a receptacle and put in a cool place.
- Do not allow roof tanks to overflow. Eliminate this waste by providing tanks with ball cocks.
- Don’t leave faucets open on cold nights this winter to prevent freezing of water pipes. Start now to have your pipes properly protected.
- A stream 1/4 of an inch in diameter will waste 514 gallons an hour or over 370,000 gallons a month.
- To determine the presence of hidden leaks, consumers whose services are metered should occasionally close all outlets and observe the meter to see if it registers or not.
- Don’t keep the faucet open while you are washing or bathing. Draw off as much as you need and then turn off the faucet.
- It costs just as much for coal, oil and equipment to pump and filter water that is wasted as it does to furnish water for useful purposes.
- A gallon of water saved just now will help Uncle Sam to win the war.”
Commentary: Truly an astonishing editorial when viewed from 95+ years later. Curbing water waste today is considered to be part of our duties as good citizens and stewards of the environment. Water/energy savings are also mentioned today but for reasons that involve saving the planet from global climate change. I guess I am having trouble wrapping my brain around the concept of saving water so that we can make more bullets.
To enjoy more opportunities to take a look at the past in water history, go to this link.
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