Autumn 2008

InFlow-LineThe Magazine of the CT Section American Water Works and the Connecticut Water Works Associations

ATCAVE 09 is coming! The exhibitor sign-up form is in this issue.

CtWARN grows to 11 members. See the complete WARN update.

Dave Radka writes on sustainability. See his column on Page 2.

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From the CWWA President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Developing New Streamflow Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4CtWarn Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Connecticut Science Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Matt Nozzolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Tighe & Bond Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9From the CTAWWA Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10ATCAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Committee Descriptions, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Committee Reports, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16CTAWWA Board Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Water for People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Moving Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20CTAWWA Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20EH Wachs Company Introduces Valve Turning Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Section Article Appreciation Week 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23CTAWWA Annual Picnic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23InFlow-Line Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Water for People Golf Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Sustainability is the watchword and I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately. Like many words or phrases that seem to suddenly intrude into our public lexicon and consciousness, there is likely a certain degree of confusion over its meaning and application. While sustainability has its genesis in ecology, its most commonly held meaning is derived from the United Nations’ World Commission on Environment

and Development – the so-called Brundtland Commission – that sought to address the conflict between development and the environment. Published in 1987, the Brundtland report, aptly entitled Our Common Future, defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

A basic concept of sustainability, then, is that environmental protection and economic development can not, and should not, be mutually exclusive or adversarial, with one viewed as winning at the expense of the other. Rather, environmental protection can and must accommodate economic development – while at the same time, economic development must be environmentally sound today and tomorrow.

Sustainability also includes a social facet that is often hard for us to get our arms around, but that is no less important. Accordingly, the UN 2005 World Summit Outcome Document identified social development, in addition to economic development and environmental protection,

as the “interdependent and mutually reinforcing pillars” of sustainable development. Because as communities we traditionally measure progress in each of these three areas separately – what is the current rate of unemployment; have our earnings per share increased; have the water quality classifications of our rivers and streams improved over last year? – we tend to think of these three pillars as isolated and non-dependent. When we view things separately, however, our decisions run the risk of being made piecemeal and, in a word, unsustainable.

A useful way to view the interconnectedness of it all is through diagrams such as the one shown. Here, the pillars of environment, economy and society visibly overlap one another.

Clearly, we could make a decision that accrues to the benefit of the environment and the economy. This might be said to be a viable decision. Conversely, we could implement a policy that balances social and economic needs in a way that makes it equitable, or we could pursue a program having

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enough social and environmental upside that it becomes bearable. It is only in a small area in the very middle of the diagram, however, that all three constituent parts intersect and where our decisions, our policies and programs become truly sustainable. This area, aptly named the “Sweet Spot” by Andrew Savitz in his engaging management book The Triple Bottom Line, allows us to meet our common needs in ways that do not detract from future generations’ ability to meet theirs.

Without a doubt, water is integral to any discussion on sustainability. On a global scale, water is perhaps the ultimate renewable resource and the United States has the fourth greatest quantity of fresh water resources, just behind Canada. (Only Brazil and Russia exceed Canada and the U.S. in total water resources.) Yet current estimates are that upwards of 35% of human water use is unsustainable, drawing on diminishing aquifers and reducing flows of major rivers (the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, 2005).

In Connecticut, we are fortunate to receive relatively abundant average-annual precipitation. This comparative abundance does not mean we can ignore the economic, social and environmental ramifications of our water use decisions, however. It is appropriate that we remain fully engaged with stakeholders and regulators over issues such as diversions, conservation and water rates, for sustainability is not simply about reducing water consumption when supplies are scarce; it is also about minimizing the attendant energy costs (financial, environmental and social) that we incur when delivering water from source to tap. And it is about the chemicals that we can potentially avoid using, which in turn obviates the need for their manufacturing and transportation… and so on.

I have no doubt that water suppliers genuinely believe in and are willing to support and promote water conservation measures. Conservation makes sense economically because it allows us to avoid the electrical, chemical and other similar costs to produce water, as well as the cost of adding new supplies as demand outstrips available supply. Looking through the lens of sustainability, conservation also allows us to avoid certain environmental costs – both direct and indirect. At the same time, however, we need to recognize that our current rate polices can create a conservation “disincentive”. Water suppliers, regardless of form of ownership, require certain minimum operating revenues to maintain system viability. This revenue requirement can create a tension with conservation goals, no matter how well intentioned.

Whether through the use of more efficient water fixtures, appliances, or processes, demand-side conservation has already made impressive inroads on overall water consumption patterns. This impact is readily seen in the per-capita decline in residential water use many utilities are experiencing – a trend that currently averages about one percent per year. With the right mix of technology, policy and personal choice, we can advance these savings. Doing so, however, will likely require that we also adopt more innovative revenue models and rate setting mechanisms that dovetail more neatly with conservation goals. As an example, utilities are beginning to implement water budget and time-of-year rate structures that serve to incentivize conservation while maintaining revenue requirements through increasing

block rates that are tied to “overuse” and/or seasonal consumption. Even more innovative are recent efforts in California to decouple rates entirely from sales. All of these models tend to promote water conservation and demand serious and widespread consideration.

Sustainability is about the big, macro-type challenges we face, such as how we will meet our energy needs while simultaneously curbing greenhouse gas emissions, ceasing our dependence on fossil fuels, and maintaining our quality of life. At the more intimate, micro-scale, the questions are more personal, but no less compelling: Do we really need that irrigation system so that we can soak our front lawn with high-quality drinking water? And does it makes sense for us to continue to consume vegetables grown in California, considering that the Worldwatch Institute estimates that food in the United States typically travels more than 1,500 miles to reach our plates – and that the calories expended in its transportation often exceed that which we glean from its consumption? Or, as Maureen Hart the author of the Guide to Sustainable Community Indicators asks, “Can we develop more effective, efficient ways to create a way of life that is not only equally or more satisfying, but can also continue indefinitely into the future?”

Like fossil fuels, water is such a ubiquitous resource that our traditional methods of measuring its usage have become outdated. The concept of “virtual” water was pioneered by Tony Allan, professor at King’s College London, as a means of quantifying how much water is embedded in the production, transportation and marketing of consumer services and products, including food. AWWA’s May 2008 Journal notes that each cup of coffee in the United Kingdom uses some 140 liters (37 gallons) of embedded water in its growing, packaging and shipping, and that the average U.S. consumer actually consumes more than 6,000 liters (1,585 gallons!) of embedded water every day. Sustainability demands that we look at our embedded water consumption in much the same way as people have now begun to assess their “carbon footprints.”

When it comes to sustainability, there is much we can and should do. As a somewhat lofty idea, sustainability should inspire and engage us to become better stewards of the environment, and to pursue positive social objectives and while promoting economic growth. In a practical, hands-on sense, sustainability also has the potential to drive technological advances, while simultaneously improving our quality of life and the business bottom line. As Andy Savitz argues, sustainability is no passing fad and businesses that embrace its basic tenets will be more successful. Conversely, he notes, stakeholders will punish those businesses that fail to meet society’s evolving expectations. In a very real sense, sustainability can be considered to be both a moral and business imperative. That said, let us waste no time exploring the possibilities.

Sincerely, Dave Radka President, Connecticut Water Works Association

If I can ever be of service, please do not hesitate to contact me at dradka@ctwater.com

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Developing New Streamflow RegulationsBy Elizabeth Gara Executive Director, CWWA

Last June, the state Department of Environmental Protection invited water industry representatives to attend a presentation on its preliminary draft Bioperiod Adaptive Reservoir Release Rule – BAR3C – a key component of DEP’s efforts to adopt new streamflow regulations. The BAR3C Rule is based on the natural variation of flows and water levels, in addition to data on natural aquatic habitat, biota, subregional basin boundaries, areas of stratified drift, local stream gauges and flow data and locations of registered, permitted and proposed diversions and withdrawals.

Emphasizing that the draft rule is a very preliminary draft which has not yet been formally published, DEP has requested input from the water industry as to what impact the rule would have on their operations and customers, including any recommendations for modifying the rule to minimize the impacts. A number of members responded to CWWA’s streamflow survey, including: Aquarion, Avon Water Company, Connecticut Water, Danbury Public Utilities, Groton Utilities, Jewett City Water,

Manchester Water Department, Meriden Water Department, The Metropolitan District, Norwalk First Taxing District, Norwich Public Utilities, RWA, Torrington Water and Wallingford Water Department.

What did the survey reveal? Across the board, water companies concluded that, as drafted, the proposed rule would: 1) significantly and negatively impact safe yield and margin of safety; 2) require costly infrastructure changes; and 3) require additional personnel and training.

Safe yield – the amount of water available to meet the public health and safety needs of customers – would be significantly reduced by the releases required under the draft rule. In particular, reservoirs with small storage volume compared to the size of their watershed will be greatly impacted. For example, Groton Utilities conducted a trial study to assess the extent to which the BAR3C release rule would impact the safe yield and margin of safety of Groton Utilities source water supply. According to its report, “During the trial period, the combined total useable volume of all the reservoirs was reduced from

2,746 million gallons (reservoirs are full) to 1,743 million gallons, or 63% of the total available storage. This represents a significant loss in storage volume and available supply, which will also result in a reduction of the safe yield of the system.”

In order to make the releases under the draft rule, most utilities would have to modify and upgrade their infrastructure. Susan Suhanovsky of Torrington Water points out that “There is currently no way to release water from Reuben Hart Dam to the downstream reach of Hart Brook, as a result of modifications made to the dam by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in conjunction with the construction of the Hall Meadow Flood Control Reservoir. Construction of suitable facilities is likely to cost $500,000 - $1 million.” Other utilities indicated that they would have to upgrade release valves and structures to modulate flow volume rather than simply open and close. New wells, gauging stations and monitoring equipment were also listed as needed for compliance.

Most utilities concluded that additional personnel would also be needed to calculate the bioperiod

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releases, maintain gauging stations and release structures and perform the required monitoring and release adjustments. Resources would also be needed to train personnel to perform these new tasks.

What about new sources of water supplies? Many utilities indicated that they would have to look at developing new sources of supply to comply with the draft rule. For example, Norwich Public Utilities is currently investigating several new sources of supply, including recycling of the backwash water from their filtration plans and devel-oping new groundwater supplies to increase the safe yield of their water systems. But if new supplies need to be earmarked to offset the loss of available water from the reservoirs, the new supplies will not be able to contribute to meeting future needs. Moreover, as Groton Utilities points out, “Construction costs for devel-oping new sources of supply have been estimated to be between $5 – $10 million.”

One word that kept popping up in the survey data was “moratorium”. Several utilities indicated that, as drafted, the proposed release rule would result in a moratorium on new customers. This would impact the state’s economic vitality by making it difficult to attract and grow new businesses.

Why is DEP proposing changes to the minimum stream flow standards? In 2005, the legislature adopted Public Act 05-142 which directed the DEP to update the streamflow standards. DEP and dozens of environmental and watershed organizations supported the legislation to “make them protective of the ecological integrity of the aquatic habitat.”

The Act requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) commissioner to revise water flow regulations for all rivers and streams

where a dam impounds or diverts the water flow. It expands the scope of these regulations to all such rivers and streams, rather than just those DEP has stocked with fish. Under prior law, the regulations had to (1) provide for stream and river ecology, aquatic life, wildlife, and public recreation, and (2) be consistent with the needs and requirements of public health, flood control, industry, public utilities, water supply, public safety, agriculture, and other lawful water uses. Under the Act as amended, the regulations must provide for such needs and requirements and be based, to the greatest extent possible, on natural variations in water flow and water levels and the best available science.

However, the Act also authorizes the commissioner to provide in the regulations for special conditions or exemptions for (1) extreme economic hardships or other circumstances, (2) agricultural diversions, (3) a water quality certification related to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license, or (4) one needed to allow a public water system to meet its obligations under state regulations. Although there has been some discussion about incorporating these so-called “off-ramps” into the regulations, there has not been any language proposed, to date.

What is the process for adopting a regulation? The process for adopting a regulation is subject to the requirements of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act (UAPA). Once DEP finalizes its draft, it must be published in the Connecticut Law Journal and the public is given a minimum of 30 days to comment on the proposal. Generally, the agency will hold a public hearing in its offices or a hearing can be requested. After the hearing record is closed, the agency must prepare a hearing report which summarizes the testimony

and whether or not any changes to the regulation will be made. The final proposed regulation must then be approved by the Bureau Chief, Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner, submitted to the Office of Policy and Management and reviewed by the Attorney General for legal sufficiency.

If approved, the regulation is then submitted to the legislature’s Regulations Review Committee for consideration. This joint bipartisan committee is made up of 14 members: 6 senators and 8 representatives divided equally by party. In keeping with the bipartisan nature of the committee, the chairmanship of the committee changes every two years, pairing either a Senate Democrat and a House Republican or a Senate Republican and a House Democrat as co-chairs. The committee does not hold a public hearing but it does review the agency’s hearing record. If the committee rejects the proposed regulations, the agency can make some revisions and resubmit it for approval. If the committee approves the regulation, it is filed with the Secretary of State’s office and becomes law. From the time the regulation is publicly noticed to the time it is submitted to the Regulations Review Committee is a lengthy process, which take can take more than a year.

At this point, DEP is redrafting the rule and responding to the input provided by the water industry and other stakeholders. CWWA will play a lead rule in working with DEP, the state Department of Public Health and other stakeholders to ensure that the regulation balances the practical benefits to the environment with the public health and safety of Connecticut’s people and businesses. As always, the input of our members in helping to shape our position is critical to this process.

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•ThegrowthoftheCTWaterandWastewaterAgency Response Network continues as the steering committee remains active on the local, regional and national levels.

•Ourstatenetworkhasincreasedtoelevenmemberswith the addition of Aquarion Water Company of CT, the Colchester Sewer and Water Commission, and the Simsbury Water Pollution Control Facility.

•Atthenationallevel,30stateWARNshaveattainedofficial recognition by satisfying the membership requirement of having three utilities or greater. More information about other state activities can be obtained at the www.nationalwarn.org website.

•Theefforttocreateastrongnortheasternregionalnetwork of state WARNs continued with plans underway for a meeting of representatives from the states of NY, CT, ME, MA, NH, VT, and RI following the September annual conference of the New England Water Works Association (NEWWA).

•Earlierthissummer,theEPARegion1alongwiththe CT Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (CTDEMHS), the Horsley Witten Group, the NEWWA, and the CtWARN hosted a workshop attended by more than thirty utility repre-sentatives. The agenda included a CtWARN update,

an explanation of the CTDEMHS role during an emergency in CT, and a tabletop exercise for a river flood situation.

•FollowingtheEPAmorningworkshop,CtWARNmember utilities enjoyed a lunch hosted by CtWARN and then received an introduction to the use of the new resource typing database located on the member page of the www.CtWARN.org website.

•Inadditiontomonthlyupdatesprovidedtothe member utilities from the CtWARN Steering Committee, a second meeting of the member utilities is being planned for November to discuss the perfor-mance of the resource typing database and discuss future tabletop exercises.

•IfyouneedaCtWARNintroductorypresentationtobegiven to an association, governing board, or an inter-ested potential member, please contact Pam Monahan (ctawwa@snet.net or 203-757-1855), Rachel Nowek (Rachel.Nowek@po.state.ct.us or 860-509-7333), or Tom Chaplik (tchaplik@rwater.com or 203-562-4020).

•Remember,theCtWARNisvoluntary and free and helps to expedite the rapid restoration of essential public health services that are critical to the communi-ties we serve.

CtWARN Update – Fall 2008

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If you enter the City of Hartford from the north, south or east, it’s difficult not to notice the construc-tion of the Connecticut Science Center on Columbus Boulevard overlooking the Connecticut River. This unique building, with its “magic carpet” roof, is part of the 30-acre Adriaen’s Landing development.

Almost two years ago, representatives of the Science Center approached CWWA about taking an active part in the new building. The boards of both CWWA and CTAWWA approved the idea and a committee, made up of David Silverstone of RWA, Fred Haines of Harper International and Bill Kennedy of the MDC, was formed to explore the benefits and later, to raise the money needed.

CWWA and CTAWWA involvement in the center will be in its “River of Life” gallery. There, material will be available that deals specifically with drinking water and that will include our rivers, watersheds, the ecosystem and the dangers of pollution. With an expected 350,000 visitor each year, the Science Center will be an ideal place to provide information on drinking water related issues of all kinds.

At this point, late summer 2008, all but $5,000 of the $100,000 fund raising goal has been met. Once the goal has been met, the money will be turned over to the Science Center, which will use it to maintain the exhibit and to produce brochures, videos and other materials for distribution to visitors.

To date, donors include:Tighe & Bond ($10.000)Beta Group Inc. ($500)Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. ($10,000) Connecticut Section AWWA ($10,000) The Connecticut Water Works Association ($10,000)The Watershed Fund ($10,000)South Central Regional Water Authority ($10,000)Harper International, Inc. ($5,000)Connecticut Water Company ($10,000)Gara & Markowski, LLC ($5,000)Kulish Consulting, LLC ($5,000)United International Corporation ($300)Aquarion Water Co. ($10,000)

After a worldwide competition in 2004, Cesar Pelli & Associates was selected to design the Connecticut Science Center. Pelli and his firm have designed a number of exceptional buildings including the World Financial Center in New York City; International Finance

Center in Hong Kong; Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College; Petronas Towers and Dewan Filharmonik Hall in Kuala Lumpur; and the National Museum of Art in Osaka, Japan.

Once completed (it is scheduled to open in March, 2009), the Science Center will have 144,000 sq. ft. of space with up to 40,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space that can accommodate 200+ exhibits in ten galleries. As an inter-esting side note, it took 2,500 tons of steel to erect the building and 95% of that was made from recycled cars.

The Science Center has received substantial support from the business community. Spaces within the building will include:•Hoffman3DScienceTheaterwith200seats•The“Aerie”–anobservationplatformextendingout

towards the Connecticut River from the building with dramatic views of the river and surrounding landscape

•ScienceAlley,thesweepingarchitecturalsignatureof the building, will feature a prominent interactive sculpture provided by Lincoln Financial

•Anaccessible,plantedroofaddstotheenergy-efficiency of the building while allowing visitors to relax outdoors, view the night sky, and attend special functions

•PfizerFoundationScienceDiscoveryCenter–Fourspecially equipped laboratories, including a Forensic Science Lab, Wet Lab, Distance Learning Lab, and Mission Simulator

•PhoenixSciencePlaza,anoutdoorplazaprovidingeasy access to the Connecticut River waterfront via direct connection to the Riverfront Plaza and the new Connecticut Convention Center

•Conferenceandfacilityrentalsforprivate,corporateand community use, including Travelers Science Hall, a 2,000 sq. ft. multi-function room will provide a unique rental opportunity.

CTAWWA and CWWA to have a presence at the Connecticut Science Center

Steel workers lower the last steel plate of the Connecticut Science Center, which will complete the signature structure of the building, the Magic Carpet roof.

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Matt NozzolioMembers of the water community and CTAWWA were

shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden death of 53-year old Matt Nozzolio on August 2 . Matt was the spokesman for the MDC and long-standing chair of CTAWWA’s public information committee .

In an article written by Vanessa De La Torre for The Hartford Courant, William DiBella, chairman of the MDC was quoted as saying “Nozzolio was the man you saw everywhere - from the MDC hallways, giving tours to foreign dignitaries and local school children, to neighborhoods across the region whenever a water pipe burst . He’d be out at the scene, hard hat and all, assessing the damage and then articulating that to the press,” DiBella said .

Nozzolio was a member of CTAWWA for many years and chaired the Public Information Committee . He was instrumental in assisting CTAWWA in the development and implementation of programs and projects that raised awareness of drinking water issues .

But it was Nozzolio’s talent as a skilled musician who played bluegrass, country and folk music solo and in several groups since the 1990s that made him known on the music scene . He toured in Europe as a member of the band Amy Gallatin and Stillwaters .

De La Torre’s article quoted Matt’s wife Jean as saying, “Music was everything to him . He loved writing and he was good at what he did . But he came alive when he was playing music .”

Nozzolio’s service at the Oddfellows Theater in Middletown was an eclectic tribute to the man who played his music in everywhere

from festivals and subways . The banner that hung on the wall of the main stage of the theater where the service took place was the one that hung when Nozzolio played at subway stations as an official member of the NYC Subway Musicians .

The packed theater listened to performances by groups Nozzolio played with over the years, and, at the end, featured an audience sing-along of Wabash Cannonball accompanied by a musician playing Matt’s dobro guitar .

Iris DeMent’s song, “Let the Mystery Be”, the lyrics of which were the back page of the service program, include:

“Everybody’s wonderin’ what and where they all came from,Everybody’s worryin’ bout where they’re gonna go when the whole

thing’s done. But no one knows for certain and so it’s all the same to me, I think I’ll just let the mystery be.”

“Matt’s service to MDC and CTAWWA combined with his passion for music is what he was about . We’re very sorry to lose such a wonderful man all too soon,” said Pam Monahan, Executive Manager of CTAWWA .

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Tighe & Bond, Inc. recently funded scholarships awarded through the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts to assist two local college students pursuing their engineering degrees. David Pinsky, President of the civil and environmental engineering firm, noted, “There is a shortage of qualified engineers in the market-place today. It is critical that we encourage our local youth who are outstanding students to pursue careers in engineering.”

Stephen Tenczar, a 2008 graduate of Holyoke High School, is the recipient of the Edward J. Bayon Memorial Scholarship. Established in memory of Tighe & Bond’s past president, this scholarship is for a Holyoke resident graduating from a Holyoke high school and planning to attend a four-year college to pursue a career in civil engineering or a related field.

David Brehaut, a 2008 graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School, is the recipient of the Philip W. Sheridan – Tighe & Bond Scholarship. This scholar-ship, earmarked for a Hampden or Hampshire County high school graduate pursuing a career in civil engineering, was created to honor another former president of the firm who retired in 1995 following a distinguished 46-year career.

Tighe & Bond Announces Scholarships

CT-AWWA Contact InformationPamela A . MonahanExecutive Manager

72 Rockland AvenueWaterbury CT 06708

(203) 757-1855ctawwa@snet .net

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Greetings,On behalf of the Board Members and Committee Chairs, I am pleased to report that the 2008 – 2009 Strategic Plan for the CT Section AWWA has been finalized. The final changes to the plan were accepted by the Section Board at the August meeting. The plan targets three specific goals with detailed actions noted below:

Goal 1 - Program Development•ContinuetogrowtheInFlow-Line magazine, the Section

Education Outreach Efforts for Members, Section participation in the CT Science Center and the Portland High School Water Industry Curriculum Pilot Program

•Recruitpotentialvendors/participantsnotcurrentlyaffiliatedwithCTAWWA for 2009 ATCAVE

•Preparea2009ATCAVEparticipantsurveyaspartoftheprogrampackage to collect information about improving future ATCAVEs

•Completethe$100,000fundingoftheCTScienceCenterWaterIndustry Display

•Completethefirstsemesterprogramfundingof$7,500forthePortland High School Water Industry Curriculum Pilot Program by seeking grants and donations from community workforce boards and utilities

•ContinuetogrowtheInFlow-Line advertising base and develop a Section Committee Corner

•FinalizetheIACETprocessforcontinuingeducationopportunities.

Goal 2 - Committee Revitalization•CombinetheMembership,DiversityandYoungProfessionals

Committees on a trial basis to enhance participation within their activities

•RequesttheindustryCEOstoidentifypotentialkeyleaderswhocould participate on the Section Committees

•HighlighteffortsofSectionCommitteesintheInFlow-Line Committee Corner

•SeekregularcommunicationfromSectionCommittees•RequestSectionCommitteestosolicitarticlesfrompotential

authors for publication in InFlow-Line.

Goal 3 - Partnering Relationships•ContinuecommunicationandworkingrelationshipwithCWWA•RequestSectionCommitteestoannuallyreportonworking

relationships with other agencies, provide suggestions for future communication/cooperation with the agencies (CTDPH, CTDEP, CTDPUC), and report to those agencies on the efforts of these partnerships

•WithCWWAastheleadorganization,providemoreinformationto members on the stream flow issue and continue to support CWWA on the issue when needed

•SupportCtWARNeffortsasneededandcontinuecommunicationof these efforts to the membership.

If you would like to become more involved with any of the goal efforts, contact us for additional information

Related to the development of our magazine, InFlow-Line, I welcome a new member to our advertising family, DYK Incorporated, which is a manufacturer of in-ground and above-ground storage tanks.

Upcoming Events & EffortsPlease check your calendar to make sure you have the dates noted for the following events:

Fall 2008 Education offerings at various locations as noted in InFlow-Line and at CTAWWA.org.

October 23: CTAWWA/CWWA Fall meeting and CTAWWA Board meeting at the Country House in East Haven

November 1: InFlow-Line – Winter Issue deadlineNovember 20: CTAWWA Board meeting at Regional Water

Authority in New Haven

December 12: CTAWWA Board meeting, Joint Section/CWWA meeting and Holiday Luncheon at the Crowne Plaza in Cromwell

January 25: InFlow-Line – Spring Issue deadlineJanuary 28: CTAWWA Board meeting at Regional Water

Authority in New Haven

February 23: ATCAVE Vendor Reception February 24: ATCAVE at the Crowne Plaza, Cromwell

March 24-25: AWWA Matters! Fly-In, Washington, D.C.March 25: CTAWWA Board meeting at Regional Water

Authority in New HavenTBD: 2009-2010 Strategic Plan meeting date to be

determined April 4: Water for People Gala at the Riverhouse at

Goodspeed, HaddamApril 22: CTAWWA Board meeting at Regional Water

Authority in New Haven

May 20-22: Annual Joint Conference (two board meetings) at Woodstock Inn in Woodstock, Vermont.

As always if you have a need to contact me, feel free at tchaplik@rwater.com or 203-562-4020 and if you have a question about the CT Section AWWA, contact our Executive Manager, Pam Monahan, at ctawwa@snet.net or 203-757-1855. Sincerely,Tom ChaplikSouth Central CT Regional Water Authority

From the CTAWWA Chair

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ATCAVE – Connecticut’s Top Water Supply Information & Resource Exchange

“I thought yesterday’s meeting was one of the best single days I’ve had at any conference! I thought the “dot game” worked very well and that the meeting was a big success!”

“I have been attending ATCAVE for 6 years and I think that this was the best by far. I hope you can accept and extend my regards/gratitude. . . [to] all the great folks who organize and make this event successful each year. Thanks very much.”

“I thought it was great!”“Thanks for the time spacing

between AM/PM workshops which allowed the attendees more time to visit the booths.”

Notes from appreciative vendors from ATCAVE 2008 sets the bar very high for ATCAVE 2009, the Connecticut Section AWWA’s Annual Technical Conference and Vendor Exposition – the place where products and or services are showcased before hundreds of Connecticut drinking water industry decision makers.

On Tuesday, February 24, 2009, the vendors will play the key role in the trade show and product demonstrations. From support by the CTAWWA Associates Committee chaired by Chris Shea of Aqua Solutions, to the welcoming of returning and new vendors in the water industry, the support of the industry professionals has grown steadily over the years.

Celebrating its ‘lucky 13th’ year in existence, “ATCAVE 2009: Connecticut’s Top Water Supply Information & Resource Exchange” gives vendors the opportunity to meet and network with potential customers and clients, reacquaint with colleagues in the industry, and show support for the one organization that represents the drinking water industry across the nation – the American Water Works Association.

Past ATCAVE attendees reflect that those who take the time to attend – managers, operators and supervisors – are the people who

understand water industry issues and make recommendations that result in the sale of equipment and processes to their companies.

In 2009, the format stays the same - expanded seminar attendee breaks from education programs - so key individuals in the water industry can see showcased the most recent trends, newest products and services that the industry has to offer.

ATCAVE has grown, learned over the years and includes something for everyone. From pipes to consul-tants, the latest in computer security, billing, safety, and more, the vendors providing the services continue to disseminate innovative solutions and cutting trends. Vendors at previous ATCAVEs realize that if the Connecticut drinking water industry is important to their business, then participation in this show is where they should be.

The CTAWWA section is extremely grateful, especially for the Associates Committee, which has been the base of every single

At ATCAVE 08, Heather Landis of Black & Veatch was a “Connect the Dots” winner.

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ATCAVE (continued) ATCAVE since its inception. “The Associates Committee is always there; their gifts of time and talent from soliciting booths, offering marketing advice, booth assignments and traffic flow are much appreci-ated,” said Pam Monahan, Executive Manager of CTAWWA.

The Crowne Plaza in Cromwell, a premier exposition facility offering roomy and well-equipped space, is host to this conference, beginning with a vendor reception on Monday, February 23, and a new feature, a vendor breakfast on the morning of ATCAVE, Tuesday, February 24. The hotel is offering a block of rooms for overnight guests on Monday at preferential pricing.

ATCAVE takes place on Tuesday, February 24 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with the popular feature of last year, a two-hour break for lunch for the seminar attendees. Exhibitors who display at ATCAVE will receive two free luncheon tickets. Vendors are encouraged to sign up for product demonstrations. Filled to capacity for the past few years, vendors who are interested in participating should reserve their space now.

There are numerous recogni-tion opportunities for exhibitors to consider – ranging from technology to break stations. Last year’s sponsors included Fay, Spofford & Thorndike; Harper International, Inc.; Heitkamp, Inc.; Natgun

Corporation; Ti-SALES/Neptune Technology; and Tighe & Bond.

Education sponsors for this year’s event will the State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health and US EPA.

“On the Dot,” a game intro-duced a few years ago to increase traffic for the vendors, has grown in popularity over the years. Past CTAWWA Chair Marcey Munoz of The MDC conceived the game and has been its yearly facilitator. The game involves participants visiting several booths to get a ‘dot’ to put on the playing card that is turned in completed for the chance for prizes. In the process, the vendors inform the players of their products or services. The vendors were extremely generous with prizes to the game last year and included gift cards, electronic equipment and the like.

For companies considering partic-ipation in ATCAVE, a trade show is a non-stop series of beginnings. Every moment from the second the doors open until the end of the day is a moment where a potential new customer is met for the first time.

Tips for participating in trade shows include doing your research before you arrive, bringing your friendliest and most knowledgeable employees, having an eye-catching, attractive booth set-up, and bringing a supply of chocolate or mints to include with a clever giveaway to serve as magnets to passersby.

Potential vendors will receive a mailing in late fall describing the opportunities available. The infor-mation will also be posted on the CTAWWA website, www.ctawwa.org. For further information, please contact the ATCAVE Vendor Booth Specialist Kathy Fortin of SNEW at 203-762-7884 x 4302, kfortin@snew.org.

Demand for exhibitor space for this exciting event is expected to be a sell-out once again, so reservations should be made early. Remember, if the Connecticut drinking water industry is important to your business, then “ATCAVE 2009: Connecticut’s Top Water Supply Information & Resource Exchange” should be the one place you should be this year.

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Committee DescriptionsCTAWWA has received requests for a more detailed explanation of the committee structure of the section. For this issue, we are expanding on the following committees: Associates, Cross Connections, Customer Service, Laboratory Operations, Membership and Program. Future issues will provide a more detailed explanation of the other committees. Information can also be found on the CTAWWA website – www.ctawwa.org. Contact the committee chair if there is an interest to serve on a particular committee.

Associates CommitteeThe Associates Committee develops programs and activities for vendors, consultants and manufacturers; encourages vendors, consultants, contractors, and manufacturers membership and participation in the CTAWWA; carries out the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to the Associates Committee by the CTAWWA Governing Board; and provides responsible representation of the Associates Committee members in the CTAWWA. The committee also supports the funding efforts by existing CTAWWA Committees and provides policy input and develops response and commit-ment within the framework of CTAWWA on matters affecting associates members.

Activities and Events: The Associates Committee coordinates activities at ATCAVE and runs the Enhancement Program and Scholarship Program. In addition, the committee sponsors the luncheon speaker at the Annual Conference and provides assistance to other committees by shadowing their activities.

Contact: Christopher Shea, Chair Aqua Solutions, Inc. 59 Locke Street, Watertown, MA 02472 Phone: (617) 484-4211, Fax: (617) 249-0634 Email: sheacp@comcast.net

Cross Connections CommitteeResponsibilities for the Cross Connections Committee are to broaden the knowledge of water utility personnel responsible for the enforcement of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and State of Connecticut Public Health Code Regulations that apply to cross connections. To this end, it will under-take the following:

1. Introduce and provide technical assistance that will benefit the cross connection program of water purveyors in Connecticut

2. Provide information and advice on issues regarding cross connections, including pending legislation

3. Work with Federal, State and Local agencies on the enforcement of applicable Public Health Codes as well as noncompliance issues

4. Prepare and revise the Cross Connection Control Manual in cooperation with the Water Supplies Section, Connecticut Department of Public Health and Addiction Services

5. Create and develop awareness programs through the dissemination of information for publication on cross connections

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6. Engage in activities that will assist a utility’s cross connection program in complying with Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and State of Connecticut Public Health Code Regulations.

Contact: Rocco Cundari, Co-Chair South Norwalk Electric & Water 164 Water St., PO Box 468, Norwalk, CT 06856-0468 Phone: (203) 866-4446 ext. 2026, Fax: (203) 854-0609 Email: rcundari@snew.org James Hatcher, Co-chair Groton Utilities 295 Meridian Street, Groton, CT 06340 Phone: (860) 446-4074, Fax: (860) 446-4075 Email: hatcherj@yurservice.com

Customer Service CommitteeThe newly-revitalized Customer Service Committee has the responsibility of identifying training needs of Connecticut utilities in the area of customer service.

Committee Purpose: In addition to identifying training needs in the customer service area and coordinating workshops, the committee seeks to promote service excellence for all Connecticut water consumers and to raise awareness of customer service as a professional career.

Contact: Arthur O’Neill, Chair Connecticut Water Company 93 West Main Street, Clinton, CT 06413 Phone: (800) 428-3985 Ext. 3029, Fax: (860) 669-7899 Email: aoneill@ctwater.com

Laboratory Operations CommitteeThe Laboratory Operations Committee is dedicated to the promotion of the exchange of scientific, educational, regulatory, and technical information within the water supply laboratory and laboratory-associated community. The Committee provides a forum for general as well as technical discussions focused on local, regional, and national laboratory issues and concerns. The Laboratory Operations Committee strives to continue to work closely with the Connecticut Department of Health by providing review and comment on proposed regulations and whenever possible participating in the development of new regulations.

Responsibilities: Provide information to water utility and environmental laboratories pertaining to Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) testing requirements, analytical methods and new or revised regulations.

Contact: Brian Edge, Co-Chair South Norwalk Electric and Water 164 Old Boston Road, Wilton, CT 06897 Phone: (203) 762-7884 Ext. 4304, Fax: (203) 834-0578 Email: bedge@snew.org Rae Van Egas, Co-Chair Waterbury Bureau of Water, 21 East Aurora Street, Waterbury, CT 06708 Phone: (860) 283-8187, Fax: (860) 283-4584 Email: rvanegas@waterburyct.org

Membership CommitteeThe Membership Committee is charged with the task of establishing procedures for obtaining new members and to encourage, promote and retain individual, student, operation, organization and utility memberships in the American Water Works Association throughout the state.

Committee Purpose: To increase membership in AWWA through membership drives to recruit new members and through hosting membership retention activities. Activities and events include participation in ATCAVE, hosting the CTAWWA Section Annual Summer Picnic, coordinating Membership Week activities and maintaining a presence at CTAWWA activities.

Contact: Marcey Munoz, Co-Chair The Metropolitan District 1420 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107 Phone: (860) 313-0031 ext. 3814, Fax: (860) 561-9818 Email: mmunoz@themdc.com Pam Monahan, Co-Chair Connecticut Section AWWA 72 Rockland Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06708 Phone: 203-757-1855, Fax: 203-757-1855 Email: ctawwa@snet.net

Program Committee The Program Committee plans the technical program for the annual meeting and obtains appropriate speakers, introduces the speakers and acts as the moderator during the session. In addition, the Program Committee coordinates the program for ATCAVE.

Contact: Fred Rogers, Chair Southington Water Department, P.O. Box 111 Southington, CT 06489 Phone: (860) 628-5593, Fax: (860) 621-0491 Email: frogers@southingtonwater.org

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CTAWWA Committee ReportsThis is the second part of a continuing series of reports from CTAWWA committees.

ConservationThe Water Conservation Committee in conjunc-

tion with the Website Committee have been meeting monthly to develop information for the American CTAWWA website. The suggestions are simple solutions to conserve our precious resources and to help consumers save dollars.

Topics include: Indoor Water Conservation, Outdoor Water Conservation, Energy Conservation, Irrigation Controllers, Xeriscape Gardening, Source Protection, Frequently Asked Questions

The Conservation Committee membership has been updated on the CTAWWA website by Dave Kuzminski. Anyone wishing to get involved with the Conservation Committee should contact either Co-Chairperson Pat Crabtree at the Wallingford Water Department at 377 South Cherry St., Wallingford, Connecticut 06492. (203) 949-2666 or Donna Boccuzzi at the New Britain Water Department at 27 West Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut 06051. (860) 612-5082 or email at dboccuzzi@ch.ci.new-britain.ct.us.

Education

The CTAWWA Education Committee, in partnership with the American Water Works Association and the New England Water Works Association, scheduled and presented 14 Fall, 2007 and 13 Spring, 2008 educational courses. Of these 27 classes, 5 were newly devel-oped classes by CTAWWA, 2 were collaborations with NEABP, and 1 was in collaboration with DPH Drinking Water Section.

Attendance at all programs continues to grow due to CT DPH’s recertification requirements for distribution system and treatment plant operators and the Education Committee’s commitment to quality education.

The Fall 2007 courses offered were as follows: Rescuing and Rehabilitating Your Aging Water Mains (NEWWA/CTAWWA); Introduction to Cross Connection Control Surveying (NEWWA/CTAWWA); MSDS, Right to Know, Hazard Communication and PPE (NEWWA/CTAWWA); “Hands-On” Jar Testing (NEWWA/CTAWWA); How to Successfully Operate and Maintain Your Pump Station (NEWWA/CTAWWA); Sound Procedures for Drinking Water Sampling (NEWWA/CTAWWA); “Hands-On” Drinking Water Quality Testing and Analysis (NEWWA/CTAWWA); The Troubleshooter: Maximizing Your Pumping Efficiency (NEWWA/CTAWWA); Distribution Operations School (CTAWWA); DPH Operator Certification Review (CTAWWA); Security at Connecticut Water Utilities: Awareness and Response

Strategies (CTAWWA); Reducing Energy Costs at Water Treatment Plants (CTAWWA); OSHA Confined Space Entry for Water Operators (CTAWWA); Backflow Prevention Seminar (CTAWWA/NEABPA).

The Spring 2008 courses offered were as follows: Basic Electricity and Electrical Safety (NEWWA/CTAWWA); The Fundamentals of Reading Blueprints (NEWWA/CTAWWA); Water System Hydraulics Overview (NEWWA/CTAWWA); Ethics and Drinking Water Operations (NEWWA/CTAWWA); Evaluating Options for Effective Drinking Water (NEWWA/CTAWWA); “Hands On” Leak Detection and Water Loss Control (NEWWA/CTAWWA); Understanding Well Withdrawal Impacts (NEWWA/CTAWWA); How to Make Your Workplace OSHA Compliant: 10 hour Cert (NEWWA/CTAWWA); Water Treatment Operations School (CTAWWA); Best Practices in Customer Service: The More Effective You (CTAWWA); Workplace Teams: Resources and Tool for Supervisors (CTAWWA); How to Manage Hazardous Cross-Connections (CTAWWA/NEABPA); DPH Operator Certification review (CTAWWA); Correcting Common Sanitary Deficiencies and Understanding the Groundwater Rule (CTAWWA collaborative project with DPH Drinking Water Section).

The following programs were offered at ATCAVE 2008: Optimizing Land Assets; Angled Intake Technology; Water Storage Tank Inspections; Pressure Management/Leak Control; Water Quality & Monitoring Compliance; Strategic Water Supply Planning; The 240 Billion Dollar Question; Maintain Disinfection Residuals in Tanks; CTWarn; Essential Forms; Taking Stock of Your Water System; Water Quality and Monitoring; Working with Operators to Improve Compliance; Security and Emergency Response; Getting Ready for the Groundwater Rule; Useful Web-based Tools and Local Health Website Tour; Wells at Foodservice Establishments; Cross-connection Issues at Food Service Establishments.

The Committee is continuously improving the standard of educational material offered to Section members and will be depending on all committees to provide development input on 2008 courses.

Operator CertificationThe mission of the Operator Certification Committee

is to ensure that qualified personnel are operating water treatment plants and distribution systems. Certified employees maximize the performance of the plant, minimize public health concerns, protect the safety of the operators, improve compliance with regulations, optimize operation costs and protect the utility’s infra-structure. Certification of operators establishes the job as a profession and provides a means of recognition by peers, managers and the public.

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The Committee met seven times during the 2007-2008 year. The Committee assisted in Certification exams given for water treatment, distribution and small system operators in June and November 2007. A total of 119 exams were given and 69 persons passed. The next exams are scheduled for June 3, Treatment and Small Systems, and June 4, Distribution. The Committee reviewed and revised four exams.

The Committee continues to provide advice to the Department of Public Health (DPH) in developing and implementing changes to their program. These changes are necessary to meet Federal guidelines.

The Committee continues to work with the Education Committee and operator trainers to meet training needs and avoid schedule conflicts.

The Committee completed a question review for the Association of Boards of Certification, ABC, on March 26, 2008.

During the coming year, the Committee will continue to assist the DPH in developing and implementing changes in the certification program.

Small Systems The mission of the CT Section AWWA Small System

Committee is to be the “Go To” small system resource and outreach group for operators, owners, regulators, legislators, and professional associations.

As indicated above, it is the Small Systems Committee’s objective to serve as a resource on small system issues. Its membership includes representatives from utilities and regulatory agencies that are actively involved with small system issues. The committee meets regularly and is routinely engaged in the following matters:

Current Connecticut Water Industry Issues, Asset Management/System Capacity; Training/Outreach; Small System Operations (especially Contract Operations); Certified Operator Responsibilities & Minimum Duties; and Proposed Ground Water Rule.

Members include: Paul Radicchi, Chairman – Connecticut Water Company; Gregory Leonard, Southeastern Connecticut Water Authority; Mark Sceery, USEPA; Sara Ramsbottom, CT DPH; Chris Bogucki, Connecticut Water Company; Alan Goettel, Aquarion Services; Vincent Susco, Town of East Hampton; Sharon Mann, CT DPUC; Stu Harkins, Connecticut Water Company; Ron Black, Water System Solutions & Design

Water For PeopleAnother successful year for the Water for People

Committee thanks to the strong support of CTAWWA members and associates. This year the Connecticut Section was able to contribute $25,000 to Water for People, reaching the Regional Sponsor milestone. The annual golf tournament raised approximately $13,000.

Additional funds were raised for Water for People through the SMARTS game at the Annual Conference, a raffle at this year’s ATCAVE and continued sales of the coveted second edition of the Water for People Cookbook.

The committee voted to support projects in regions of Bolivia, Honduras and Malawi this year. In Bolivia, 50 dry latrines were constructed in Hardeman, latrines and gravity fed water systems were developed in El Negrito, Honduras and access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene education was supported in Chikwawa, Malawi. The committee also sent $5,000 in unrestricted funds to Water for People. Since 1994, the Connecticut Section AWWA has donated $214,531 to Water for People, helping more than 38,400 people gain access to clean water. Thanks to everyone in CTAWWA for their continuous support of Water for People.

WebsiteThe Website Committee has been meeting on a

regular basis in conjunction with the Conservation committee that shares many of the same members. Changes to the website are being made on a weekly basis with the help of the students from the Town Tech Educational Partnership Program at Portland High School. The majority of the changes involve keeping contact information current on all committee members and keeping the shopping cart up for all section sanctioned events. The shopping cart has been working extremely well. All of the section’s upcoming events are posted as are photo galleries documenting past events. These photo galleries are very popular. A Scholarship information package was placed on the web site along with application forms for the Associates Committee. More and more applications are being received every year.

The resources and education pages are constantly being expanded and links are updated to various web pages such as lists of certified operators, certified laboratories as well a the latest information in the state concerning reservoir levels and utility status concerning conservation.

More members are now utilizing the web page as a resource for various section activities and for signing up for education courses and registering for section events.

The website continues to grow monthly. This past year the site averaged well over 10,000 hits a month. The Section Enhancers page has been updated to reflect new sponsors with all the vendor supporters with links to their web sites.

InFlow-Line magazine is being uploaded onto the web site right after it is published. InFlow-Line now has its own web address and will soon be available in a more interactive format.

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CTAWWA Committees (continued) Enhancers may now sign up online using credit cards and this has also proved to be a huge convenience.

Links to all major state and federal agencies are in place as well as links to AWWA in Denver and are constantly being utilized. Registration forms for all section events can also be found on-line and can be printed. With operator certification requirements mandating CEU’s, the education page has been very popular this year. The Section’s entire education schedule is posted on-line along with the New England Water Work’s education program schedule. Registration forms accom-pany each course offering if you choose to fax them in or you may register for classes and events online using your credit card.

Anyone wishing to get involved with the Web Site Committee should contact Chairperson David Kuzminski at the Portland Water Division, at 33 East Main St., Portland Connecticut 06480. (860) 342-6769 or E-mail; Walters_Dad@Compuserve.com or dkuzminski@ portlandct.org.

CWWA Contact Information

Betsy Gara, Executive Director25 Capitol Avenue Hartford CT 06106

(860) 547-0566gara@gmlobbying .com

CTAWWA Board ProfilesThis issue we meet Don Iannicelli, Trustee at Large, and Jack Keefe,

Trustee.Don Iannicelli, Trustee at Large, is new to the CTAWWA board. He is

the Connecticut Regional Manager of GeoInsight, Inc. Don has been with GeoInsight for the past six years, and has been a member of the Associates Committee since its inception in 1998.

Don’s favorite water memory is “spending summer days at Black Rock State Park in Thomaston, constantly in the water building dams across the streams, redirecting portions of the stream, building lakes and digging holes in the dry sand with the certainty that I would encounter water if only I was able to dig down deep enough.”

CTAWWA first year Section Trustee Jack Keefe, is the Manager of Service Delivery for the Northeast Region of Connecticut Water Company where he’s been for the past 6 months. He spent the previous 35 years in the water industry at Birmingham Utilities, Inc. Jack served on the Safety and Cross Connections Committees. He served as Chair of the Education Committee, Council Chair of the Technical and Standards Council, and Trustee at Large.

Jack’s favorite childhood memory was when his father took him to see John F. Kennedy at City Hall in Ansonia when he was campaigning for President.

Water For People Receives 4-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

Charity Navigator, America’s leading charity evaluator, has given Water For People its highest 4-star rating for sound fiscal management and the ability to effectively manage and grow its resources. This exceptional designation differentiates Water For People from other nonprofit organizations and demonstrates to supporters that the organization is transparent, accountable, and worthy of trust. The latest rating was based on 2007 financial performance.

This is the sixth consecutive year that Water For People has received this honor. Only 2% of the thousands of charities rated by Charity Navigator have received at least six consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Water For People consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way and outperforms most other American charitable organizations.

One of the key metrics used in the rating process is the functional allocation of resources, which measures the percent of revenues used for program expenses as opposed to administrative and fundraising expenses. Year after year, Water For People has consistently improved its ranking in this area. In 2007, 84.3 percent of funds raised by Water For People were directed to international programs, an extraordinary performance. Contact Water For People at info@waterforpeople.org

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Moving UpRetired Colonel Curtis Thalken Joins Tighe & Bond

Retired Colonel Curtis L. Thalken, recently the commander of the New England District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has joined Tighe & Bond.

Thalken directed more than 700 employees with an annual budget exceeding $210 million. Responsible for all aspects of the Federal government’s engineering efforts, Curt was in charge of the operation and maintenance of 31 dams, 2 hurricane barriers and the Cape Cod Canal. He was also accountable for all regulatory programs under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, allocating Corps resources to provide environ-mental safeguards to protect waterways and wetlands while allowing for necessary economic development. Curt brings more than 25 years of hands-on experience in permitting, designing and managing construction projects to the firm.

Thalken is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He received his master’s degree in engineering sciences from the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College, as well as a master’s degree in strategic studies and international relations from the U.S. Naval War College. Currently a resident of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Curt will work out of the firm’s Shelton, Connecticut office.

Christopher Dubuque becomes Licensed Professional Engineer

Tighe & Bond, Inc. announced recently that Christopher R. Dubuque of New Haven has passed the Connecticut Professional Engineer’s exam.

Chris joined Tighe & Bond in 2002 after earning his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Vermont. He has civil engineering experience in land development and roadway design, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, surveying, composing engineering reports, and preparing cost estimates. Over the last six years, Chris has been a key civil/site design engineer on many of Tighe & Bond’s Shelton, Connecticut office projects.

CTAWWA MembersCTAWWA welcomes new and renewed members:

David Bain DYK Incorporated (DYK is a new advertiser in InFlow-Line too!)

David W. Bogan Robinson & Cole, LLP

Roger Debaise Gaylord Hospital

Chris Levesque The MDC

Tiffany A. Lufkin Regional Water Authority

Tadesse Meskele Darrell B. Smith Connecticut DPH

Joseph Wolinski Kent School Corporation

Paul Yatcko Groton Department of Utilities

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E .H . Wachs Company Introduces Valve Turning Device

Single operators can now obtain critical valve infor-mation such as valve health, type, open/close status, torque requirements etc., all while simultaneously logging and storing the information.

The Wachs ERV-750 allows a single operator to reach any valve and turn it, even in extremely high torque situations. The system is fully automated and intelligent so the proper amount of torque is always applied. Because of Wachs’ patented automation technology, valve breakage has been virtually elimi-nated providing automatic shutdown when torque limits are reached.

The ERV-750 can be mounted on a large or small trailer, or on a truck as a front mount, side mount, back bumper mount or slide out bed mount.

More information can be obtained from E.H. Wachs Company, 600 Knightsbridge Parkway, Lincolnshire, IL 60069. www.wachsco.com

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Section Article Member Appreciation Week 2008CTAWWA Recognizes Your Leadership During Member Appreciation Week November 9-15

Thank you!

Simply put, that is the meaning of AWWA Member Appreciation Week. AWWA and CTAWWA honor you for the many outstanding contributions you make to the water profession, every week of the year.

We celebrate you!

It is through your ideas and leadership that we have been able to accomplish so much:

•fromcreatingCtWARN,tocreatingapartnershipwiththe State Health Department to present the annual ATCAVE;

•fromraisingawarenessfordrinkingwaterissuestoraising funds for Water for People;

•frompartneringwithDPHtocreatethestudentcareerforum to developing a fully-credited high school water course with Portland High School to address the issues of a shrinking workforce;

•fromsharingyourexpertiseatSectioneducationprograms to sharing the fun at the Section clambake;

•andsomanychallenging,interestingandfunactivitiesin between!

You are essential to the advancement of the water profession, local advocacy with our public officials and water customers, and maintaining the high quality of our state’s drinking water supply.

You share personal knowledge and experience, volun-teer, plan for the future of the industry, develop new technology, and inspire new generations to be a part of the water profession. Most importantly, you are a

leader for public health throughout the world. It is for these, and many other contributions, that AWWA and CTAWWA are truly grateful.

Michael Leonard, AWWA President, remarked on the enthusiasm and commitment of AWWA members. “Our members are the leaders of the water profession. I want to personally thank and recognize each one of you for your accomplishments.”

To celebrate, members reaching an anniversary year are receiving AWWA Service Award pins to recognize 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of membership. All AWWA members are receiving a thank you in the mail with special bookstore coupons enclosed.

To JOIN or for information about AWWA and CTAWWA, please contact Committee Co-chairs Pam Monahan (203) 757-1855 ctawwa@snet.net or Marcey Munoz (860) 313-0031 ext. 3814 mmunoz@themdc.com

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CTAWWA Annual Summer Picnic

More than 85 drinking water professionals and members basked in the sun at the Middlesex Yacht Club on August 21 at the annual CTAWWA summer picnic. Extech, LLC was the venue host and the CTAWWA membership committee was the host committee for the event.

Members and prospective members networked with members while sharing a feast provided by David Grant Caterers of Shelton. Steamed clams, lobster, steak and chicken together with all the ‘fixings’ of a New England Clambake were featured.

Harper International, Inc. donated a poker set for the event, and other door prizes were sponsored by the section.

Visit the section website, www.ctawwa.org for additional photos of the event.

Advertiser Index* Black & Veatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

(bv .com)

Burns Construction Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 (burnsconstruction .com)

CB&I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 (cbi .com)

* CDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 (cdm .com)

DYK Incroporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 (dyk .com)

* Everett J . Prescott, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 (ejprescott .com)

* ExTech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 (extech .com)

* Ferguson Waterworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC (ferguson .com)

* GeoInsight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 (geoinsightinc .com)

* Harper International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 (solutionsbyharper .com)

* Heitkamp, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 (eheitkamp .com)

InFlow-Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

* Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 (lbgweb .com)

* Maguire Group, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 (maguiregroup .com)

* The Maher Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 (themahercorp .com)

* Natgun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC (www .natgun .com)

* New England Water Utility Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 (ctwater .com)

* R .H . White Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 (rhwhite .com)

Roald Haestad, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Shoreline Diving Services, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

* Stearns & Wheler, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 (stearnswheler .com)

* Tighe & Bond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 (www .tighebond .com)

* Ti-Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 (tisales .com)

* Weston & Sampson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 (westonandsampson .com)

* This company is also a 2008 CTAWWA Section Enhancer

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InFlow-Line UpdateMagazine now has its own website

This issue of InFlow-Line marks the completion of three years of publishing the magazine. We began in January of 2006 and I remember having all the elements of that first issue in place except a cover and I couldn’t send it off to the printer without that. Now, we use cover photography that is related to an article in that issue but back then, we didn’t have anything that would work.

Then I remembered “Indian Leap,” a spectacular waterfall on the Yantic River in Norwich. I drove there and in the freezing cold, climbed around the surrounding cliffs, shooting pictures from as many angles as I could. We processed the film, selected one shot, scanned it and then sent the files off to the printer, all in the same day.

Of course, “Indian Leap” had absolutely nothing to do with the work of CTAWWA or CWWA but everyone was so glad to see the new magazine actually published, I guess I was forgiven my lack of editorial integrity.

Since January, 2006, the technology we use in creating the magazine has changed, too. We don’t shoot and process film any more and in fact, the lab we used is now gone. Digital photography is now used exclusively. We don’t have meetings to discuss layouts and design. That is all done by e-mail. Kathy Fortin, CTAWWA’s volunteer-official photographer shows us all her shots from a particular event and we choose what we want, again all by email. There was a time that we would deliver the final printing files to the printer on a CD but now our designer, Darci D’Aleo, simply uploads them to an FTP site. We do dozens of projects together each month and often laugh that we haven’t actually seen each other for months at a time.

Not all the human contact is gone, however. We still go to printing plant and actually look at proofs of each page before the issue is printed. Even with all of the technology we have at our disposal, the transitions that each page goes through, from PC to Mac to the pre-press software that the printer uses, problems can crop up. It may be just an unwanted line or a graphic element that has slipped out of place but the only way to find those little errors is to look at each page carefully.

Proofreading each issue is handled by a crew of volunteers and it isn’t easy because not everyone can drop what they are doing and read everything in every issue. Kate Powell currently heads up the InFlow-Line

Committee and we send a low-resolution PDF file of each issue to her and to Kathy Fortin, Dave Radka, Betsy Gara, Pam Monahan and Marcey Munoz. Not everyone can always proofread exactly when we need them to but this group does get the job done.

What is actually featured in InFlow-Line is decided Kate Powell and the committee. Then Kate, Pam Monahan and Betsy Gara follow up, gather information and write much of the magazine’s content.

There is a lot going on in the drinking water industry and we’d like to know more about it. If your company or utility has a significant new hire, important promo-tion or a new project that you’d like to share, we’d be glad to hear about it. If you can’t take the time to write something, contact us at awwa@largeandpage.com or call us at 860-956-9500 and we’ll arrange an interview.

InFlow-Line is now on lineThis magazine needs national exposure to attract

new advertisers and Google, everyone’s favorite search engine, was having some problems finding InFlow-Line in its location on the CTAWWA website. The magazine has its own website now and thanks to Dave Kuzminski, it is up and running. We’re still tinkering with it and hope to soon optimize it for search engines such as Google.

We can tell that it’s working because we are now seeing a lot of emails addressed to awwa@largeandpage.com, an email address that we used internally mainly for those wishing to submit ads and articles. Now that address is right on our home page and just last week, a banker in Ghana used it to tell us that we’d won the local lottery. It seems that all I have to do is give him some personal information and we’ll be able to cash in!

Check out your magazine at www.inflow-line.com and let us know what you think.

– Bill Large

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The 14th annual Water for People Golf tournament held on September 9 at Tunxis Plantation in Farmington had more than a few firsts – 230 golfers – the most ever, the largest number of general sponsors, and the largest number of hole sponsors.

In addition, Mother Nature provided some heavy rain, light-ening and thunder to add something ‘extra excitement’ to the tournament.

“It was a terrific day for Water for People and for CTAWWA,” said Steve Melanson from Connecticut Water Company, who along with fellow employees Dan Lesnieski and Jo Lingua, have produced this tournament for the past 14 years. “We are very fortunate to have the support of the entire Connecticut section for this annual event,” Melanson said.

The organizers said the tourna-ment should net a profit of $14,000, although the figure may be higher since final accounting is still being done at press time.

The Connecticut Water Company donated $1,000 to the event. Harper International, Inc. sponsored the hors d’oeuvres, Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut was the driving range sponsor and Hazen & Sawyer, P.C. sponsored the morning coffee and donuts.

Donations were received from Neptune Technology (tote bags), Call Before You Dig (golf towels), Johnny Appleseed (apples), Deep River Snacks (chips), and Hungerford’s Pump Service (coasters).

Raffle donations included a flat screen TV, overnight stays, golf items, tickets to games for Boston Bruins and the New Britain Rockcats, restaurants certificates, and admissions to Mystic Aquarium, Bradley Telethetheater and Beardsley Zoo.

SAVE THE DATE!The 15th Anniversary of

the Water For People Golf Tournament will be held on

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at the Tunxis Plantation.

Don’t miss it!

Water for People Golf Tournament Breaks Records

Golf SponsorsAqua Solutions, Inc .Aquarion Water Company

of ConnecticutBadger MeterBlack & VeatchBorden & RemingtonCall Before You Dig, Inc .Carlin Contracting Co ., Inc .CDM – Camp Dresser &

McKee, Inc .Complete Environmental

Testing, Inc .Connecticut Society of

Civil EngineersConnecticut Testing Lab’s Inc .Dominion DiagnosticsEverett J . Prescott, Inc .Environmental Consulting LabFerguson WaterworksFord Meter Box Company, Inc .G & L Waterworks Supply Co .G .L . Lyons Assoc .GeoInsight, Inc .Gesick & Associates, P .C .Groton Utilities

Harper International, Inc .Hazen and Sawyer, P .C .Heitkamp, Inc .Hire Logic LLCJay & Irene GilesKulisch Consulting, LLCLuchs Consulting EngineersMaguire GroupMalcolm Pirnie, Inc .Milone and MacBroomMetcalf & Eddy/AECOMMiles & Val MessengerNatgun CorporationNeptune Technology GroupNew England Instrument Service

Associates, Inc .New England Water Utility

ServicesPaganelli Construction Corp .PowersealPreload, Inc .Premier LaboratoryRegional Water AuthorityR .H . White Construction Co ., Inc .Richard L . Moffitt and

Associates, P .C .

Rocco’s Water Protection ServicesSantini Homes, Inc .SEA ConsultantsSensus Metering SystemsShoreline Diving Services, Inc .Spazzarini Construction

Company, Inc .Stephen B . Church CompanyTata & Howard, Inc .Technology Sales AssociatesThe Connecticut Water CompanyThe Jack Farrelly CompanyThe Metropolitan DistrictTi-SalesTighe & BondTyler Union WaterworksURS CorporationWater and Sewer SpecialtiesWater System Solution &

Design, Inc .Weston & Sampson EngineersWood ConstructionWright-Pierce

From left, Jay Farrelly, Mike Lalima, Joe Farrelly and Bryon Mead stop for a photo before teeing off.

Water for people volunteers ready to work. From left, Cindy Gaudino, Pat Meskill, Alexander Cosentino, Steve Pratt and Paul Carver.

Raffle DonorsBeardsley ZooBella Salon and SpaBradley TeletheaterCall Before You DigFerguson WaterworksFord Meter Box CompanyHarper International, Inc .Holland Company, Inc .Metcalf & Eddy/AECOMMohegan SunMystic AquariumNew Britain RockcatsPower SealRockville BankStephen B . Church CompanySaybrook Point Inn & SpaThe Black Dog General Store, Mystic

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