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Newsletter #92 for August 28, 2012

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New Tribal Interest Group

Last Friday we sent out a message about our new partnership with RCAP to provide more content tailored for tribes. We're excited about the ideas we have for this and look forward to connecting with tribal operators and utility managers as well as those organizations serving tribes. If you've not yet indicated your interest, please sign up for our interest group.

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Video of the Week

In each week's newsletter, we highlight an excellent video worth watching. That video is also be featured on our home page during the week. Visit our archive for past features.

This week's video discusses the need for an implementation of onsite management systems (OMS) in five communities. Wastewater professionals from each of the communities explain why their community instituted an OMS, the approach they took, how it is administered, and its benefits. Ongoing, competent maintenance, monitoring, and management are emphasized, as well as discussion of advanced treatment systems, such as aerobic treatment units, sand filters, and cluster systems.

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Recently at SmallWaterSupply.org

Grant funding in action for tribal water needs
Tribes are eligible for funding under a variety of USDA programs.

Massachusetts DEP offers extensive water info
State program website provides helpful resources for small systems.

Are online conferences the next big thing?
National utility organization announces free online access to upcoming conference.

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SmallWaterSupply.org Calendar

Upcoming Free Webinars

August 30 - NRWA: Chlorine Safety for Systems Operations Specialists
This webinar covers key safety procedures on packaged chlorine handling for water and wastewater system operations specialists.

September 5 - WERF: Modifications to Minimize Odor and Pathogens at Wastewater Facilities
This webinar will discuss key findings from a multi-year research project in an effort to help wastewater utilities more effectively handle issues related to regrowth, odors, and sudden increase of indicator and other bacteria in biosolids.

Want to find additional training opportunities for operators, including events in your area? Search the SmallWaterSupply.org Calendar for more online and in-person events.

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Small Talk: Outreach Tip of the Week

As a rural community you likely have many friends who live outside of town and aren't connected to your water system. Share your expertise about groundwater wells, especially in these challenging times of drought.

Each week, we're sharing a quick tip to help you educate the public and communicate more effectively with local decision makers and customers.

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Weekly Reading for August 28, 2012

Each week we'll provide a collection of our favorite links we know you'll love too!

▪ Boil water order leads to panic - A positive E. coli result in Portland leads to mini-meltdown as residents buy bottles and restaurants shut down.
▪ How to Calculate the Time to Pump Out a Tank - Knowing the answer to this question for your system can be a time-sensitive matter.
▪ Federal Water Mandates Blowing a Hole in Municipal Budgets, Local Leaders Say - Infrastructure challenges call for new, innovative approaches. (Thanks to Missouri Rural Water for alerting us to this article!)
▪ Satellite images demonstrate drought impact - Compare two NASA images of the Mississippi River from 2011 and 2012.
▪ Rural residents lack access to broadband - FCC announces new funding to connect remote areas of the US to Internet, resources like SmallWaterSupply.org.

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