BARSCREEN BEE The Official Newsletter of the Northern Sacramento Valley Section Of the California Water Environment Association

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At the City of Redding Corporation Yard: 20055 Viking Way, Building #4 (Parks Training Room), Redding Map on page 2 8:30 Sign In and Network with your peers over coffee and pastries.

YOUR HOST SEC-TREASURER April Overfield SC-OR 530-534-0353 2-YR DIRECTOR Dale Klever City of Colusa 1-YR DIRECTOR Nancy Cameron Sierra Foothill Lab The Barscreen Bee is a bimonthly publication of the

1 September 2012 BARSCREEN BEE The Official Newsletter of the Northern Sacramento Valley Section Of the California Water Environment Association NSVS EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENT Tracy Wyhlidko City of Redding VICE PRESIDENT Nolan Randal CH2M Hill Welcome to Redding for Training Wednesday, September 19 th, 2012 At the City of Redding Corporation Yard: Viking Way, Building #4 (Parks Training Room), Redding Map on page 2 8:30 Sign In and Network with your peers over coffee and pastries. 9:00 Disaster Preparedness and Safety Things That Work By John Tasello, American Rescue Institute. YOUR HOST SEC-TREASURER April Overfield SC-OR YR DIRECTOR Dale Klever City of Colusa 1-YR DIRECTOR Nancy Cameron Sierra Foothill Lab The Barscreen Bee is a bimonthly publication of the Northern Sacramento Valley Section of the California Water Environment Association. Articles, announcements, job postings, questions, etc should be ed to the newsletter editor, Eric Wold at: :50 Television Commercials as Public Education By David West, Owner/Producer, Studio West Marketing and Design. 10:10 Value Engineering and Phased Approach to the Clear Creek WWTP Expansion By Ryan Cornwall, Associate Engineer, CH2M HILL. 10:45 Gas Detection Fundamentals By Bob Comer, District Manager, Industrial Scientific. 11:30 Nozzleology, the Science of Nozzles by Leighton White, West Coast Sales Manager, USB-SEC 12:20 Famous Dave s Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que Lunch. $10.00 cash or check payable to NSVS. 1:15 Hands On Nozzle Demonstration by Leighton White, West Coast Sales Manager, USB-SEC 2:15 Tour of the City of Redding s Clear Creek WWTP Rehabilitation and Expansion Attendees of all technical sessions will be issued up to four (4) Continuing Education contact hours toward CWEA Technical Certification. To find out if a class qualifies for continuing education in your area of certification, go to the CWEA web site. Click on Certification. Under Wastewater Trainers and Educators, Click on CWEA Trainers. Scroll down to training subjects for a list of class subjects.

Directions to City of Redding Corporation Yard 20055 Viking Way, Redding, Ca. 96003 Building 4 2012 NSVS Calendar of Events Sept. 19 (Wed.) 8:30 3 Training day, Redding October 17 (Wed.

2 Directions to City of Redding Corporation Yard Viking Way, Redding, Ca Building NSVS Calendar of Events Sept. 19 (Wed.) 8:30 3 Training day, Redding October 17 (Wed.) 10 1 Board Meeting Nov. 14 (Wednesday) 8:30 3 Training day, Red Bluff Dec. 5 (Wed.) 10 1 Board Meeting January 12, 2013 (Saturday) Annual Awards Banquet All Board Meeting held at Italian Cottage Restaurant in Chico, -Members welcome AWARD NOMINATIONS SEE PAGES 10 TO 12 FOR NOMINATION FORMS Although it s still summer, we have only two more news letters and training meetings before the January Awards banquet. We have included in this news letter the award nomination forms. Recognize the efforts you and your co-workers have done. Submit your plant, collection system or friends for one of the many awards our Section and the CWEA has. There is an extra award this year for those of you that are inventers and innovators- Gimmicks & Gadgets. Download the nomination form at the CWEA site at the link below and return to the address on the NSVS nomination forms by the due date. The winning Gimmick and or Gadget will also be sent to the CWEA for consideration.

Wastewater Operator Test Preparation Class NSVS members if you are planning on taking wastewater operators test soon, you may want to check into this test preparation class.

3 Wastewater Operator Test Preparation Class NSVS members if you are planning on taking wastewater operators test soon, you may want to check into this test preparation class. In addition to helping you pass your wastewater exam, these classes generally provide CWEA continuing education points. For more information, contact Madelyne Perry below. Madelyne Perry Executive Assistant Hank Brenard Environmental Consultants, FPC 1508 Main Street Fortuna, Ca Office: Secondary: Fax: Cell:

President s Message by Tracy Wyhlidko We have two training days left for 2012: Redding on September 19 th, and Red Bluff on November 14 th. Please put one or both on your calendar.

If every member turned in even one nomination, we would blow away the nomination numbers from previous years!

We received first-hand reports from several members that this is a great venue and that the food and drinks (especially the beer) are first rate.

Please mark your calendars, arrange for babysitters, and do whatever you need to do to make sure you can attend our Annual Banquet on Saturday night, January 12, 2013!

Ok, Ok, it was staged and it was a little test manhole being pumped full of clean water, but seeing that water bubble out of the manhole lid edges always gets my heart rate up.

Denise Lee from PG&E spoke about how commercial accounts could save money by adjusting their time of use. It turns out that the highest price for power is between 2-6 pm.

4 President s Message by Tracy Wyhlidko We have two training days left for 2012: Redding on September 19 th, and Red Bluff on November 14 th. Please put one or both on your calendar. Award nominations have been something I have been trying to encourage all year. The forms are finally here. Please nominate at least one person or agency for at least one award. If every member turned in even one nomination, we would blow away the nomination numbers from previous years! We are also changing the location of the Annual Awards and Dinner Banquet to Feather Falls Casino in Oroville. We received first-hand reports from several members that this is a great venue and that the food and drinks (especially the beer) are first rate. We have enjoyed Rolling Hills Casino for the last several years and it felt like time to try something new and different. Please mark your calendars, arrange for babysitters, and do whatever you need to do to make sure you can attend our Annual Banquet on Saturday night, January 12, 2013! July Training Meeting in Olivehurst by Tracy Wyhlidko Our training in Olivehurst had my favorite demonstration of the year. We got to watch a sewer manhole overflow. Ok, Ok, it was staged and it was a little test manhole being pumped full of clean water, but seeing that water bubble out of the manhole lid edges always gets my heart rate up. Thank you Olivehurst for sharing your facilities with us for the day! The morning began with time to sign in and network while enjoying donuts and coffee. Ms. Denise Lee from PG&E spoke about how commercial accounts could save money by adjusting their time of use. It turns out that the highest price for power is between 2-6 pm. If a commercial customer is able to use most of the electricity at other times of the day, a significant amount of money can be saved. PG&E is always ready to discuss accounts with their large utility users. Mr. Tom Churchill of Process Solutions Inc spoke about the next generation of improvements in the onsite generation of chlorine. He reminded us that all chlorine originally comes from salt. The combination of equipment plus salt, softened water, and electricity generates a liquid chlorine solution. Rock salt is much easier to handle than compressed chlorine gas, and has none of the safety concerns. The Micr-O-clor system coverts rock salt to a 0.8% chlorine solution. Chlorine solutions below 1% do not require reporting, secondary containment, and are not considered hazardous materials. A cost/benefit analysis is available for any interested utilities. The Olivehurst WWTP and Collection Crew designed mock man hole for a good visual measure of just what a sewer overflow looks like. By feeding a measured flow of water into the man hole from their jet rodder, you can easily see what a 5gpm or 50gpm spill would look like.

Continued from page 4 Ms. Sarah Modgling of Pacific Power Renewables spoke about Solar Power for Public Utilities.

set time frame. Often, the return on investment can be as fast as 5 years.

capital improvement project to fund the construction.

Many water and wastewater utilities are going solar because they have the land available and this will save money in the

Olivehurst photos by April Overfield The July 14th Rivercats Game The NSVS CWEA had a total of 4 members and 18 additional

5 Continued from page 4 Ms. Sarah Modgling of Pacific Power Renewables spoke about Solar Power for Public Utilities. Pacific Power has built solar projects where they own and build the project and sell the power back to the customer over a set time frame. Often, the return on investment can be as fast as 5 years. The benefit to the utility customer is that their power bills are fixed for years and the utility did not have to do a capital improvement project to fund the construction. The utility would need to provide the real estate (land) to house the solar panels. Many water and wastewater utilities are going solar because they have the land available and this will save money in the long-term. Olivehurst photos by April Overfield The July 14th Rivercats Game The NSVS CWEA had a total of 4 members and 18 additional family and friends attend the Sacramento Rivercats Baseball Game on Saturday July 14 th. It was a great night for a baseball game. The weather was good, even a little chilly by the river once the sun went down. The Rivercats handily won the game and the fireworks show after the game is always awesome. I wish we had more of our members attend this event. The few of us who participated had a great time! live.com

6 Activated Sludge Training Class Chico will be hosting an advanced activated sludge process class on November 7th & 8th. This two day class, put on by WasteWater Technology Trainers, will be at the Chico Fire Training Facility in Chico, Ca. For more information, contact Wastewater Technology Trainers at the numbers below

7 Northern Sacramento Valley Section Corporate Sponsors

8 Northern Sacramento Valley Section Corporate Sponsors

2012 AWARDS Well it is that time of year again. It is time to recognize the hard work and dedication of wastewater professionals here in Northern California.

9 2012 AWARDS Well it is that time of year again. It is time to recognize the hard work and dedication of wastewater professionals here in Northern California. The Northern Sacramento Valley Section CWEA annual award ceremony honors the excellence in 20 different wastewater categories. By nominating your employees or co-workers you can show them that their hard work is appreciated. Not only can you nominate individuals for the awards, but you can show that as a team they are making a difference by nominating your facility for a plant of the year award. We here at Olivehurst Public Utility District have attended the ceremony, and it was a great time to meet and reconnect with other wastewater professionals from all over the area. So remember, if you want to show your gratitude for all of the hard work your employees do for you and your plant, they cannot win if you do not nominate them. Rob Price, Chief Plant Operator, Olivehurst Public Utilities District

10 Northern Sacramento Valley Section CWEA 2012 Individual Award Nomination Form Electrical/Instrumentation Tech of the Year* Engineering and Research* Achievement Award Laboratory Analyst of the Year* Treatment Plant Operator of the Year* Pretreatment Pollution Prevention* Person of the Year Outstanding Service Award-NSVS Award Supervisor of the Year* Inspirational Award-NSVS Award Lifetime Achievement Award-NSVS Award Mechanical Technician of the Year* Secretary of the Year-NSVS Award Public Education Award* Nominations are due by Saturday, October 20th, 2012 to the address below. All nominees must be members in good standing of the Northern Sacramento Valley Section of CWEA. Secretary does not need to be a NSVS or CWEA member Name of Nominee: Title: Employer: Address: Phone Number: Nominator: Title: Employer: Address: Signature: Phone Number: On an attachment describe why this person/agency qualifies to receive this award. Use specific examples whenever possible. Attach any supporting information. * Indicates an award that is also a Statewide CWEA award. The winning NSV Section applicant will be provided with the CWEA award nomination forms at a later time, if they desire to proceed with State CWEA competition. Check on the CWEA web site for award forms and judging criteria or at this link, Send or Fax Applications to: NSVS News Letter Editor Eric Wold 4827 Chico River Rd. Chico, Ca Fax

11 Northern Sacramento Valley Section CWEA 2012 Award Nomination Form Safety & or Collection System Safety Agency Award* 1-25 Employees Employees Over 75 Employees Safety Person of the Year NSVS Local Award only Collection System of the Year* miles miles Over 500 miles Collection Person of the Year* Nominations are due by Saturday, October 20th, 2012 to the address below. All nominees must be members in good standing of the Northern Sacramento Valley Section of CWEA. Name of Nominee: Title: Employer: Address: Phone Number: Nominator: Title: Employer: Address: Phone Number: Signature: On an attachment describe why this person/agency qualifies to receive this award. Use specific examples whenever possible. Attach any supporting information. * Indicates an award that is also a Statewide CWEA award. The winning NSV Section applicant will be provided with the CWEA award nomination forms at a later time, if they desire to proceed with State CWEA competition. Check on the CWEA web site for award forms and judging criteria or at this link, Send or Fax Application to: NSVS News Letter Editor Eric Wold 4827 Chico River Rd. Chico, Ca Fax

12 Northern Sacramento Valley Section CWEA Plant Classification: Ponds Secondary Treatment Tertiary Treatment 2012 Award Nomination Form Plant of the Year Nominations are due by Saturday, October 20th, 2012 to the address below. All nominees must be members in good standing of the Northern Sacramento Valley Section of CWEA. Agency: Name of Facility: Address: Phone Number: Manager/Chief Plant Operator: Contact Info: Phone Number: Cell Number: Address: Plant Employees: Number of Operational Personnel Number of Maintenance Personnel Number of Laboratory Personnel Number of Electrical Personnel Number of Support Personnel On an attachment describe why this agency qualifies to receive this award. Use specific examples whenever possible. Include a brief description of the Plant, such as, average flows, plant processes, innovative practices, efficiency and cost saving ideas, compliance records, management systems, new processes or procedures and any other evidence of superior plant operations. Attach any supporting information and a list of personnel certifications. The winning NSV Section applicant will be provided with the CWEA Statewide award nomination forms at a later time, if they desire to proceed with CWEA competition. Check on the CWEA web site for award forms and judging criteria or at this link, Send or Fax Applications to: NSVS News Letter Editor Eric Wold 4827 Chico River Rd. Chico, Ca Fax

13 Northern Sacramento Valley Section Corporate Sponsors

14 Northern Sacramento Valley Section Corporate Sponsors

15 2012 NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY SECTION MEMBERSHIP, ADVERTISEMENT & NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION N.S.V. MEMBERSHIP & SUBSCRIPTION: People interested in being a member of the Northern Sacramento Valley Section and attending training sessions and other function of the N.S.V.S. may join the Section for only $12 per calendar year. Membership includes our bi-monthly NSV Section Barscreen Bee newsletter and the opportunity to attend all training session and functions presented by the N.S.V. Section Does not include or require membership in our parent organization, CWEA. ADVERTISEMENTS: Advertisements in the bi-monthly N.S.V. Barscreen Bee newsletter may be purchased for only $60 per calendar year for a business-card size advertisement or $120 per year for a double-size advertisement. Other advertisement sizes may be available. Purchase of advertisement includes N.S.V Section membership. Enclose a clean, scanable business card or card/advertisement (as a Microsoft Word or Publisher document preferred) to the Newsletter Editor at: ewold@ci.chico.ca.us. CWEA MEMBERSHIP with NSV MEMBERSHIP: If you are a paid member of CWEA with the Northern Sacramento Valley as your home section, then you are also a paid member of the Northern Sacramento Valley Section and will receive a subscription to the Barscreen Bee as part of your CWEA dues. If you join the CWEA and your home section is outside the Northern Sacramento Valley you may add additional sections with your membership application. For CWEA Membership, phone or go online at APPLICATION: DATE: NSV Subscription / Membership for $12 per year and/or NSV Advertisement for $60 or $120 / year NAME AGENCY TITLE MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE Please remit to: NSV-CWEA Sec/Treasurer: (Newsletter sent by ) APRIL OVERFIELD P.O. BOX 1350 OROVILLE, CA Phone (530) April Overfield - aoverfield@sc-or.org

California Water Environment Association - San Diego Section October President s Report

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