www.ksawwa.orgKsAWWA has a new website. If you haven’t had a chance or taken the time to go out and look at the new website stop what you are doing and go look at it now. The goal was to include more information, make things user friendly, update the information and just brighten up the site.

KsAWWA hired Tina Leitzel, Leitzel Design of Wichita, Kansas to do the work and with the help of Section Manager Hank Corcoran Boyer they were able to complete the site and make it go live on February 25, 2016.

Some features of the site include online registration for training workshops and schools, online submission of scholarship applications and online nominations for Operator Meritorious Service Awards.

Other things include Job Opportunities for water and wastewater jobs throughout the State of Kansas. If your utility is looking to hire you can submit your information to hboyer@cox.net and the information will be posted under the employment tab. We just request you give us an expiration date for the ad so we can keep the site current.

There are direct links to AWWA for those people desiring membership in AWWA/KsAWWA; there are links to Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU), AWWA, KDHE, Water for People, and Kansas Rural Water sites for all of your water/wastewater questions, education, and certifications.

There is also a direct link to the KWEA/KsAWWA Joint Annual Conference website so you can register online for the conference without having to look elsewhere or print off a registration form. .

The KsAWWA Training Manual is on line under the Resources tab. There will also be a library of KsAWWA training materials under the Resources tab and Regulations and Government Information as it becomes available. There is another resource option being designed for the Resources tab so keep watching for updates and new items.

KsAWWA is excited about their new website and we hope it is helpful to our members!

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New Website www.ksawwa.org 1

News from the Chair 3

KWEA / KsAWWA Joint Conference 3

Section Manager Update 4

WaterOne & Olathe Warm up for 5K Event 5

Pipe Driver Technology Helps Monitor Main Conditions 5

Director’s Report 6

BPU Unveils Redesigned Website 7

Kansas Ride For A Purpose 7

BPU’s Brown receives 2016 Black Achievers Award 8

WaterOne recognized in recent awards 9

WaterOne Welcomes new assistant director of production 9

Best Tasting Water Contest 9

Exercise & Training helps prepare for emergencies 10

Annual Sporting Clays Shoot 10

Operator’s Meritorious Award 11-12

Terryl A. Pajor retires 13

Call for Papers 14

Celebrate drinking Water 15

Water Buffaloes 16

Mark Your Calendars! 20

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Chair’s ReportBy Jim Epp, KsAWWA Chair

Hello fellow Kansas Water Professionals. Welcome to the Spring Edition of Solution H2O. I hope you all have enjoyed the mild winter and looking forward to the spring with warmer days and longer daylight. Spring is an exciting time with March madness and start of season for our World Champion Royals.There are several education and training opportunities coming up this spring. There will be an Advanced Water/Wastewater Operator Workshop on March 22-23 at the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities Nearman Water Treatment Plant. The 66th Annual KU Environmental Engineering Conference will be held on April 20th in Lawrence Kansas. At the National Level, the AWWA ACE is fast approaching. It will be held in Chicago June 19-22. If you are able to attend, start making your plans now. Hotel rooms are booking up fast. It promises to be a great event with a solid schedule of technical presentations and of course a large exhibition area full of new products, technologies and learning opportunities.KsAWWA Chair Elect Lester Estelle (lestelle@waterone.org) and KWEA Vice President David Hauser (dlhauser@burnsmcd.com) are hard at work planning for the 2016 Joint Conference to be held in Topeka, August 30 – September 1. The key note speaker will be George Hawkins, Esq., Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority. If you are interested in submitting a paper for the conference please visit the joint conference website at kswaterwastewater.com. Also, we are planning to have another bowling night as the social event on

Tuesday night of the conference. Please keep this in mind when making plans for the conference. It is a fun event and great for networking. As for the future beyond 2016, the 2017 Joint Conference will be in Wichita at the Hyatt Regency. We hope you all keep this in mind and provide the same support in Wichita as you do for Topeka. Wichita is a great place to have this conference.We at KsAWWA are looking forward to an exciting year and welcome suggestions and participation from all of our members. One final note; we are excited to have launched a new website at www.ksawwa.org. Take a moment to browse the new site. It also has a link to the conference website.Have a great spring!

KWEA/KsAWWA Joint ConferenceAugust 30 - September 1, 2016

Topeka Capitol Plaza Hoteland Expo Center Topeka, Kansas

Section Manager’s ReportBy Hank Corcoran Boyer

The first quarter of 2016 has been a busy one for your KsAWWA Section Manager. Many things have happened and a new look for KsAWWA and the Joint KWEA/KsAWWA Conference are appearing.I started the year sending out post cards to our previous and prospective Exhibitors for the Joint Annual Conference August 30- September 1, 2016 at the Capitol Plaza/Expo Center in Topeka, Kansas. In conjunction with this mailing the new joint conference website went live with the Exhibitor portion of the website.Starting immediately after the first of the year Tina Leitzel with Leitzel Design, Wichita, Kansas started developing a website for the annual joint conference of KWEA/KsAWWA. This is a completely new website that will remain up year around where both organizations will be able to post upcoming events for the conference. One of the purposes of the

website to be up year around has to do with the Exhibitors starting to register early each year. This way they are able to register on-line rather than mailing in a registration form and check. I have already seen great results in this change as out of the nine (9) registered exhibitors I have to date five (5) of those have registered on-line. Previously approximately 12 exhibitors out of 65 registered on-line. If you haven’t seen the new website go to: www.kswaterwastewater.com and check it out. Other items to be posted on this site will include the speaker papers after the annual joint conference.Along with the new joint conference website Tina Leitzel with Leitzel Design, Wichita, Kansas also designed a new website for KsAWWA. This new website went live on February 25, 2016. This is something long overdue and the new website is very exciting for KsAWWA. You can now nominate your Water Operator Meritorious Service Award candidate on-line and the information will go directly to Elizabeth Owens, Operator Meritorious Service Award Chairperson. Also qualified students enrolled in an accredited college or university in the state of Kansas looking for a scholarship in civil or environmental engineering or environmental science can go on line and fill out the application and submit to Andrew Hansen, Scholarship Chairman. Along with these projects your Section Manager also solicited advertisers for Solution H2O and requested articles for this issue of Solution H2O. If anyone is interested in advertising in the Solution H2O please contact me at hboyer@cox.net for information on how to advertise in your newsletter.The OTC Committee has been very active the past year and continues to offer many educational classes for the Kansas Member of AWWA. You will be able to find all of these as they are available on the new website. Along with this your Section Manager has assisted the OTC with getting the information out regarding the workshops, collecting the registration fees and making sure the host cities have an updated listing prior to the workshop.Secretary/Treasurer Terryl Pajor and I continue to work on making things more streamlined and easier to keep track of the joint conference activities and funding. I have also worked with Tina Leitzel, joint conference webmaster and the current year joint conference program chairs Lester Estelle and Dave Hauser to get the best possible program in place for the attendees at the 8th Annual KWEA/KsAWWA Joint Conference in Topeka, Ks on August 31 – September 1, 2016 at the Topeka Capitol Plaza/Expo Center.Have a great Spring and looking forward to seeing all of you in Topeka in August.

WaterOne and Olathe Warm Up For 5K EventWaterOne and the City of Olathe will be celebrating National Drinking Water Week 2016 in an utterly unique way. The neighboring public utilities are jointly hosting a 5K event that loops runners from WaterOne’s tower to Olathe’s tower and back with event proceeds donated to Water For People. “We’re always looking for ways to raise awareness about how essential tap water is to our daily lives and engage with our customers in ways they care about,” said Mandy Cawby, Director of Customers Relations for WaterOne.WaterOne is an independent public water utility serving over 400,000 people in the Johnson County area. Next door, the City of Olathe has served its customers clean, safe drinking water since 1884. Today over 35,200 customers can count on the city for delicious tap water. Both WaterOne and the City of Olathe have a passion for water and serve the community by bringing award-winning water to homes, businesses, and public places.

“When we realized that our towers were 2.5 kilometers apart, a 5K was inevitable,” said Cawby. “It’s also a chance to demonstrate that local governments can collaborate for the greater good.”The Tower 2 Tower 5K will take place Saturday, April 30th and is open to the first 400 registrants. All registration fees will go to Water For People thanks to event sponsors Burns & McDonnell and Black & Veatch. Water For People is a non-profit that works to bring clean, safe, drinking water to communities in other countries who need it most. Learn more and sign up at www.Tower2Tower5K.org. Joint Conference.

PipeDiver Technology Helps Monitor Main ConditionsBY: Jerry Koukol

LENEXA, KS - It’s difficult yet important to gauge the condition of buried infrastructure. At WaterOne, it’s a priority to do regular condition assessments to understand what “health” they are in so that infrastructure investments can be carefully targeted. Our staff completes at least one transmission main condition assessment a year based on which mains are most critical. The age, type of pipe, and the consequences of a major break are all factors.It’s particularly important to keep tabs on the condition of pre-stressed concrete cylinder mains. These pipes are made of a mortar lining and coating, steel cylinder, and pre-stressed wires that spiral around the pipe. The pre-stressed wire construction is a lightweight way of reinforcing the pipe and reducing the wall thickness while maintaining the integrity of the pipe. However, the downside is that if the wires corrode and a leak occurs, it usually results in a chain reaction of wire breaks which causes an extensive pipe failure. “These are not nice breaks,” said Shaun Pietig, Distribution Engineering Manager. “These breaks are usually catastrophic.” The PipeDiver by Pure Technologies is one method WaterOne uses to detect if a buried pre-stressed concrete main is wearing out. The PipeDiver resembles a flexible torpedo with fins on all sides that center and stabilize the tool inside the pipe during an inspection. It is equipped with an exciter device, which sends out an electromagnetic signal to the pipe, and a detector, which monitors this signal and determines wire breaks. This tool is inserted into a main on a tether. The pipe is then repressurized if needed, and when the water reaches the correct flow for inspection, the rope is released. The current then propels the PipeDiver through the pipeline at a speed of 2’ per second, and it logs the location of every wire break as it goes along the main. With technology such as the PipeDiver, WaterOne can carefully plan and budget for repair projects and stay ahead of all the problems that occur as infrastructure ages. For more information on the PipeDiver and other condition assessment tools, visit www.puretechltd.com.

Director’s ReportBy Mike Orth

AWWA’s Board of Directors winter board meeting was held in San Diego on January 14th through the 16th. During the meeting, the Board elected Brenda Lennox from the Pacific Northwest Section who is employed by the Tualatin Valley Water District. Four new Vice Presidents were also elected. They are:• Kevin Bergschneider from the Rocky Mountain Section• Terry McGhee from the Illinois Section• Mitch Kannenberg from the South Dakota Section, and • Jacqueline Torbert from the Florida Section

Lindsey Olson from the New Jersey Section was also elected as Director-at-Large. I’ve had the opportunity to meet all of the new officers and we have a fine slate of individuals taking over executive leadership of AWWA.

As part of AWWA 2020, the Board launched a philanthropic program called the Water Equation in 2014. The Water Equation focuses AWWA’s considerable talents and resources on meeting the ever-growing need for pure drinking water and efficient wastewater treatment systems, and to address the critical shortage of skilled water professionals. It’s no simple problem, but like all equations, we can solve it – with your help. With the creation of the Water Equation, the Board had to deal with the designation in 2001 that Water for People, which was also founded by AWWA, was our charity of choice. To address this potential conflict, the Board voted to remove the charity of choice designation from Water for People. Throughout the Board discussions, it was clear that Water for People will continue to be supported by AWWA.

Thanks for you engagement with the Section and the support of your Board.

“Celebrate Drinking Water Week this May!”Drinking Water Week May 1-7, 2016Your Water, to know it is to love it!

BPU Unveils Redesigned WebsiteBY: David Mehlhaff

(KANSAS CITY, Kan.) — The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) is pleased to announce the launch of a new, redesigned version of their website, www.bpu.com. Key enhancements of the site include a more streamlined and more engaging experience.

The new site has also been developed to feature responsive web design optimized to reconfigure web pages across a wide range of devices. As the number of devices, platforms, and browsers continue to grow, the website will be able to adapt. With this versatile approach, the website is easier to read from any smartphone, tablet or desktop computer.

“Additional graphics, updated copy and new information will be added to our company website over the coming months”, stated BPU Chief Communications Officer David Mehlhaff. “It is my goal that our website becomes a

virtual lobby where customers can go online to get answers, information and also conduct business with us”.

As part of the utility’s ongoing commitment to communication, customers can benefit from fresh content that is easier to navigate and share with others. Experience the new look and improved functionality online at www.bpu.com.

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BPU’s Brown Receives 2016 Black Achievers AwardBY David Mehlhaff

(KANSAS CITY, Kan.) — Phillip Brown, Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Civil Engineer was recently named a recipient of the 2016 Black Achievers in Business and Industrial Awards, sponsored by the Southern Leadership Christian Conference of Greater Kansas City and the Black Achievers Society. This award is presented to African American business professionals in the Kansas City area who exhibit leadership accomplishment, better their community through civic and philanthropic involvement, and motivate others around them to excel.

Phillip began with BPU as an INROADS intern for four years prior to being hired as a Project Engineer in 2009. Most recently, he was promoted to Senior Civil Engineer as a result of outstanding technical and computer skills combined with a positive work ethic and team attitude.

Work and family fulfill much of Phillip’s time; however, he manages to make time for community service. As President of the BPU Employee Foundation he is committed to a number of community activities including an annual Easter Egg Hunt for children; delivering Thanksgiving meals to families in need; collecting donations of personal hygiene products and Christmas gifts for homeless children, as well as serving in a leadership role for BPU’s United Way Campaign.

A native of Kansas City, Kansas, Phillip graduated from Sumner Academy of Arts and Science and continued on to the University of Kansas to receive an Engineering degree. He will soon complete a Master’s degree in Construction Management from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. Phillip resides in Kansas City, Kansas with his wife of seven years Gloria, and their three and five year old sons.

WaterOne Recognized in Recent AwardsBY: Jerry Koukol

LENEXA, KS – WaterOne recently brought home awards for excellence and communications in 2015.The 2015 Kan-Struct Collaborative Awards were presented at the annual luncheon in Wichita on September 18th. The Kan-Struct awards showcase unique architectural projects throughout the state of Kansas. In association with Kansas City area engineering firm Burns & McDonnell, WaterOne’s Nall Avenue Pump Station and Reservoir project has been recognized with an Award of Honor.

WaterOne also took home four awards at the City-County Communications and Marketing Association Conference in Atlanta, GA during the week of Sept. 7th. 3CMA promotes high-quality communications in the public sector. Its “Savvy” awards recognizes quality, creativity, and effectiveness.Judges gave the top “Savvy” award to WaterOne’s “Understanding Main Breaks” media card. These cards are handed out by crews at work sites, and include photos and descriptions of the main break repair process. They also offer fast facts about WaterOne for reporters, and include ways to get in touch with WaterOne’s media contact for further information. The Main Break cards have been effective at improving the tone and accuracy of media coverage of main breaks, while minimizing disruption to WaterOne crews.3CMA judges also gave the 2nd place “Silver Circle” award to WaterOne’s Smart Watering animated video, and they recognized WaterOne’s Water Treatment animated video and Women of Water social media campaign with Awards of Excellence. Attending the conference was WaterOne Communication Specialist Kelly Savage. “I’m most proud of the Women of Water campaign,” she said. “WaterOne has so many successful and highly-skilled women. This campaign was a unique way to celebrate women’s history month and engage our customers on social media.” WaterOne is committed to excellence in all areas of the organization, including its projects and communications, and they share these honors with their staff, leadership, and customers. View WaterOne’s animated and live action videos at YouTube.com/OurWaterOne.

WaterOne Welcomes New Assistant Director of ProductionBY: Jerry Koukol

LENEXA, KS – WaterOne was excited to welcome to the team Michelle Wirth as its Assistant Director of Production. Michelle joined WaterOne in July 2015 and brings with her 16 years of experience dedicated to utility engineering and management. She previously served as the Environmental Services Manager with the

City of Olathe where she oversaw water production, wastewater treatment, laboratory, plant maintenance, process engineering, and construction activities for facilities and infrastructure. Michelle comes from an engineering background, with an MS in Engineering Management from the University of Kansas and a BS in Civil Engineering from North Dakota State University. Michelle reports to Production Director Tom Schrempp, and her role shares oversight of the divisions’ four departments. “Michelle brings with her a great deal of experience and knowledge about water treatment, and her leadership will hugely benefit our organization,” Tom said. “I’m excited about being a part of WaterOne and seeing where we’ll be headed in the future,” said Michelle. “WaterOne has done great things, and I’m looking forward to being a part of the team and continuing to make things great for years to come.”

Left to Right: Julie Brechbill, Former 3CMA President, Kelly Savage, WaterOne Communications Specialist, and Scott Lehtonen, 3CMA Deputy Director

Best tasting Tap Water ContestAugust 30, 2016

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ANNUAL SPORTING CLAYS SHOOTMonday, August 29, 2016

Ravenwood LodgeTopeka, Kansas

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INTER-AGENCY COOPERATIONAnother important focus for emergency preparedness is partnering with local emergency responders. Collaborating with external stakeholders helps WaterOne build relationships, share information and develop a common operating procedure. At WaterOne’s invitation, local fire departments and other emergency responders participate in tabletop exercises and receive tours of WaterOne plants and facilities, which provide plenty of useful feedback about how they would respond to an emergency. In November 2015, WaterOne collaborated with a local fire department for high-angle rescue training using WaterOne’s water tower. This exercise was mutually beneficial; it helped WaterOne prepare for a situation where an employee might need rescue from a tower, and the fire department appreciated the chance to practice their techniques in a real-world setting.

WaterOne strives to build resiliency and redundancy into its system. Regular planning, drilling and training is a major part of meeting high standards for emergency preparedness.

DRILLSFrequent emergency tabletop drills are an effective way to practice responding to a disaster or incident. These exercises are designed to simulate possible real-world events such as flooding, fires or tornados. At these exercises, staff from all divisions are stationed to rehearse their response, usually within the ICS framework. The drills also simulate escalating conditions such as infrastructure damage, main breaks, loss of power, and restricted access to facilities and testing. Initial feedback noted the tabletop drills helped increase awareness of private-sector abilities and in some cases uncovered resources that were previously unknown.Recent exercises that WaterOne participated in included an EOP training exercise on Oct. 6th and a KSMAP WARN Program Tabletop Exercise on Oct. 20th. WaterOne also

participated in the KCLISRE tabletop exercise sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security on Oct. 28th which involved 75 Kansas City-area agencies and covered the restoration of infrastructure across the entire region after a weather-related disaster.

TRAININGKnowing that in a crisis any employee could be needed to pivot to another role or area, WaterOne mandated that all staff study the Incident Command System. Each WaterOne employees was required to complete FEMA IS-100 and IS-700 training courses by October 1st, and managers and directors were asked to complete advanced ICS training. An effective response to an incident may require the involvement of all employees instead of just key personnel, and ensuring that all staff are familiar with ICS procedures is a key component in WaterOne’s emergency operations plan.

Exercises and Training Helps Prepare For EmergenciesBY: Jerry KoukolLENEXA, KS - Emergencies happen, and the ability to respond to them is enhanced by planning and training. WaterOne regularly drills, trains, and sponsors collaborative exercises to help achieve preparedness goals.

2015 ANNUAL KsAWWA & KWEA JOINT CONFERENCE

WATER FOR PEOPLE SPORTING CLAYS SHOOT

Monday, AUGUST 31, 2015 Kick off our Annual Conference right by joining us to raise money for Water for People. From novice to expert, all are welcome to join in on the fun at the 2015 Annual KsAWWA & KWEA “WATER FOR PEOPLE” Sporting Clays Shoot. Shooters, spectators and hecklers alike will be able to share in the fun, camaraderie and best of all; knowing we are raising money for a great cause! Shooting is on an individual basis and prizes are awarded at random. Skill is not a prerequisite; only a sense of humor and that we all it safely. Prize donations are welcome and will be recognized at the Conference. PLACE: Ravenwood Lodge Owned & Operated by Ken Corbet

10147 SW 61st Street Topeka KS 66610 GPS Coordinates, N 38° 57' 24” W95° 51' 30”

TIME: 11:30 am till 1:00 pm – Lunch, Registration and Practice Rounds 1:00 pm till 4:00 pm – Sporting Clays Shooting

REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is required! Please indicate 0, 1, or 2 Practice

Rounds. Practice Rounds are optional. COST: 50 Bird Sporting Clays $45.00 per round* Trap - 25 Bird $12.00 per round*(0 / 1 / 2)circle one Lunch and beverages will be provided by UCI Contractors – David Odell. Shooters Name: Organization: Phone Number: Fax Number: E-Mail: Date: Novice:__________ Experienced:__________ Amount Enclosed $______ Please register early and enclose your check for payment to:

KsAWWA- Water For People P.O. Box 3046 Salina, KS 67402

Bring your own gun, ear protection, safety glasses and ammo. If you have questions, please contact Tony O’Malley at (816) 830-1683 or e-mail Tony.OMalley@LRA-Inc.com

*Approximately $20 per sporting clay round & $2 per practice round will benefit Water For People

2015 ANNUAL KsAWWA & KWEA JOINT CONFERENCE

WATER FOR PEOPLE SPORTING CLAYS SHOOT

Monday, AUGUST 31, 2015 Kick off our Annual Conference right by joining us to raise money for Water for People. From novice to expert, all are welcome to join in on the fun at the 2015 Annual KsAWWA & KWEA “WATER FOR PEOPLE” Sporting Clays Shoot. Shooters, spectators and hecklers alike will be able to share in the fun, camaraderie and best of all; knowing we are raising money for a great cause! Shooting is on an individual basis and prizes are awarded at random. Skill is not a prerequisite; only a sense of humor and that we all it safely. Prize donations are welcome and will be recognized at the Conference. PLACE: Ravenwood Lodge Owned & Operated by Ken Corbet

10147 SW 61st Street Topeka KS 66610 GPS Coordinates, N 38° 57' 24” W95° 51' 30”

TIME: 11:30 am till 1:00 pm – Lunch, Registration and Practice Rounds 1:00 pm till 4:00 pm – Sporting Clays Shooting

REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is required! Please indicate 0, 1, or 2 Practice

Rounds. Practice Rounds are optional. COST: 50 Bird Sporting Clays $45.00 per round* Trap - 25 Bird $12.00 per round*(0 / 1 / 2)circle one Lunch and beverages will be provided by UCI Contractors – David Odell. Shooters Name: Organization: Phone Number: Fax Number: E-Mail: Date: Novice:__________ Experienced:__________ Amount Enclosed $______ Please register early and enclose your check for payment to:

KsAWWA- Water For People P.O. Box 3046 Salina, KS 67402

Bring your own gun, ear protection, safety glasses and ammo. If you have questions, please contact Tony O’Malley at (816) 830-1683 or e-mail Tony.OMalley@LRA-Inc.com

*Approximately $20 per sporting clay round & $2 per practice round will benefit Water For People

Operator’s Meritorious Service AwardUtility operators provide a tremendous service to the public, and so many are truly dedicated, always ready to go above and beyond their job description. Please take the time to nominate someone you know who has contributed significantly to utility operation and maintenance, including treatment plants, distribution systems, pump stations, reservoirs, or other facilities used in the treatment and delivery of potable water. This is a chance to recognize someone that has really shown that special dedication and sacrifice! The criteria and submittal form are included.Please submit the nomination form by July 15, 2016 to:

Elizabeth Owens455 N Main, 8th Floor

Wichita, KS 67202eowens@wichita.gov

OR go online to www.ksawwa.org and click on the scholarship button and submit your nomination online. The nomination will go directly to Elizabeth Owens, Operator Meritorious Service Award chairperson.

Award CriteriaPurpose of the award: Recognition of special performance in one or more of the following:1. Continuous compliance with all public health standards in treated drinking water. 2. Consistent and outstanding contribution to plant maintenance thereby prolonging the useful life of equipment. 3. The development of new and/or modified equipment or significant process modifications to provide for more efficient and/or

effective treatment. 4. Special efforts in the training of treatment plant operators. 5. Special acts not directly related to water treatment, but which demonstrate dedication to the public beyond the normal operating

responsibilities. 6. Consistent and outstanding contribution to operation and/or maintenance of distribution lines, pump stations and reservoirs. The award: An Operator’s Meritorious Service Award Plaque.Frequency of the award: No more than one award will normally be given each year per section. However, larger sections may give more than one based on one award per thousand section members or fraction thereof. If there are no meritorious candidates, the section will not give the award.Eligibility for the award: Section members eligible to receive the Operator’s Meritorious Service Award shall include any water supply or distribution individual who, during the time period of the meritorious activity, worked in any operations related capacity.Entry requirements: Submit to the section the full name and address and complete biographical information on each nominee on the entry form provided by AWWA along with supporting data concerning the meritorious service performed by the nominee.Nomination procedure: A nomination for the award may be submitted by any AWWA section member to the section secretary who will transmit it to the section Operator’s Meritorious Service Award Committee for consideration.Nomination or submission deadline: One-hundred twenty days prior to the section’s annual conference.Award committee membership: Each section shall establish a section Operator’s Meritorious Service Award Committee composed of a number of members, as determined by the section, with at least one with special knowledge of water production, treatment, and distribution operations. The section chair shall appoint the committee members and designate one to serve as chair.Method of selecting award recipients: The section secretary will refer all nominations to the section Operator’s Meritorious Service Award Committee for consideration and evaluation, and if warranted, the committee will select the awardee 60 days prior to the section’s annual conference.Presentation of the award: The award will be presented at the section’s annual conference by the visiting AWWA official representative.

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1. Full Name: Name:

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Address: Address: __________________________ ________________________ Phone: ______________________ Phone: ________________________ 2. Eligibility: Please note the area(s) of the nominee's accomplishments.

a. Continuous compliance with public health standards in finished water.

b. Consistent and outstanding contribution to plant maintenance thereby prolonging the useful lives of equipment.

c. The development of new and/or modified equipment or significant process modifications to provide for a more efficient or effective treatment.

d. Special efforts in the training of treatment plant operators.

e. Special acts not directly related to water treatment, but which demonstrate dedication to the public beyond the normal operating responsibilities.

f. Consistent and outstanding contribution to operation and/or maintenance of distribution lines, pump stations, and reservoirs.

Elizabeth Owens

455 N Main, 8th floor

Wichita, KS 67202

Terryl A Pajor RetiresOn February 19, 2016 Terryl A. Pajor, Laboratory & Operations Superintendent with the City of Wichita Public Works and Utilities Department retired after almost 29 years of dedicated service to the City of Wichita.The City of Wichita Public Works & Utilities Department hosted a retirement party for Ms. Pajor at the Wichita Water Plant. Michael Jacobs, Superintendent of Production & Pumping for the City of Wichita Public Works & Utilities Department gave a short resume’ of Ms. Pajor’s work history and stated how after her superior interview she was not only offered the job as administrator of the Laboratory she was also made administrator of Operations.Terryl has been a dedicated employee to the City of Wichita but also for the past 13 ½ years Terryl has been Secretary/Treasurer for KsAWWA and those of us that know Terryl don’t know which of these jobs has been the most difficult for her but we would guess keeping both entities out of trouble with their governing agencies has been a challenge Terryl has taken on with pride and seriousness.Terryl being the conscientious person she is has agreed to continue with the City of Wichita in the Laboratory & Operations area until they hire a suitable individual to replace her. So if you stop at the Wichita Water Plant Laboratory you might still see her working on most days.

CONGRATULATIONS TERRYL PAJOR!

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ORGANIZATIONS’ INFO

KWEA President - Kurt BookoutKsAWWA Chair - James Epp

General Conference Websitewww.kswaterwastewater.com

Paper SubmissionsComplete the attached form and submit by March 4, 2016 to:

Dave Hauserdlhauser@burnsmcd.com

Lester Estellelestelle@waterone.org

8th Annual Joint ConferenceThe Kansas Water Environment Association and the Kansas Section of American Water Works Association invite you to submit abstracts on any subject pertinent to wastewater issues or drinking water issues but are specifically looking for the following areas:

Waterwater Topics

• Biological and Advanced Wastewater Treatment• Nutrient Removal• Small and Decentralized Systems• Industrial Wastewater and Pretreatment Systems• Biosolids, Residuals, and Resource Recovery• Odor and VOC Control• Collection Systems, CSOs, and SSOs• Wastewater Technology and Operations

Drinking Water Topics

• Source Water Protection• Water Utility and Asset Management• Distribution Systems – Maintenance and Replacement• Residuals and By-Product Management• Automated Meter Information Systems• Water Conservation• Advanced Treatment Technologies• Algae Blooms / Cyanobacteria / Ohio Case Study

Joint Topics

• Stormwater• Legislative / Regulatory• Laboratory Practices and Issues• Asset Management / Life Cycle Costs• Instrumentation / Automation / Controls Systems• Disinfections and Disinfectants• New Technologies, Emerging Issues• Operations and Maintenance• Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Green Solutions• Utility Management, Disaster Preparedness Planning• Certification Prep / Professional Operators Program

AUG 30 - SEPT 1, 2016

KWEA & KsAWWA

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Celebrate Drinking Water Week this May!Tonya Bronleewe, KsAWWA Public Relations Committee Member Program Manager

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Mark your calendar for the 35th annual Drinking Water Week, May 1 – 7, 2016. This year’s theme is Your Water: To Know It Is To Love It. Let’s all help Kansans get to know and love their drinking water service.Drinking Water Week is an easy way to educate the public, connect with the community and enhance employee morale. Too often, water utilities receive publicity only when something bad happens - a water main break or rates increase. Drinking Water Week celebrations give you an opportunity for positive communication. AWWA has compiled a toolkit for utilities to use to reach out to customers and

the community. See what the toolkit has to offer at this link http://tinyurl.com/drinkingwaterweek. This one stop shop has this year’s logos and graphics in easy to download formats so you can use them in newsletters, websites and promotional materials.Communicating with the public is the heart of Drinking Water Week. Here are some simple ways to communicate this year.• Use AWWA’s daily press releases during Drinking Water Week, add in your local flair and then send to your local newspaper. • Encourage local public officials to officially recognize Drinking Water Week in your community with a proclamation. A

proclamation template can be downloaded from the AWWA toolkit.• AWWA will post on its social media platforms each weekday during Drinking Water Week. Adjust those posts to fit your community

and post to your utility or city’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.• AWWA has radio spots already recorded or scripts to use at your local radio or TV station.• Work with your librarian to set up a Water Display at the local library. • Publicize the release of your Consumer Confidence Report. Community events are fun and festive ways to make sure that your customers know about their drinking water - where it comes from, how they get it, and what they can do to help ensure their drinking water quality. Below are a few event ideas. Be sure to watch the KS AWWA website for Kansas Drinking Water Week Resources.• Invite the community to an open house at your utility. Give tours. Show the public where their clean, safe drinking water comes

from and how much care it is given before it gets to their faucet.

• Visit a local classroom and teach a lesson about drinking water. • Plan a community clean-up event. Be sure to let the participants know that cleaning up litter helps water quality.• Hold a local photo contest about what clean water means to you. Or participate in the national contest, see details on the

AWWA site.• Partner with a local school district and hold an artwork contest that encourages students to draw or color pictures showing

how water is essential to their daily lives. Submit the winning artwork from your contest to the national contest, details on the Drinking Water Week webpage!

This year, what if every Kansas water utility committed to completing at least one Drinking Water Week activity? We could celebrate our great water utilities across the state, and our communities will get to know and love their drinking water utilities even more.

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