Monthly Management Report CRW Directors and Staff October 2019 As of October 16, 2019 Ensure Financial Stability Reconciled Bank Account Balances Refer to attached Reconciled Bank Account Balances as of 9/30/2019. Monthly Financial Statements Provided separately to Board of Directors. AP Check Reconciliation Register Provided separately to Board of Directors. Capital Improvement Projects for Drinking Water Provided separately to Board of Directors. Capital Improvement Projects for Wastewater Provided separately to Board of Directors. Grant Management Refer to attached Grant Management Report. Ensure Revenues are Consistent with System Usage Water Shutoffs Drinking Water Division staff performed 39 water shut-offs for non-payment. Water was restored to 46 properties. Repair/Replace Meters/MXUs/Batteries Drinking Water Division staff replaced 29 water meters, 65 batteries, and 14 MXUs. Reduce Wet Weather Impacts to Infrastructure, Community, and Receiving Waters Negotiate with PADEP/US EPA/DOJ on Past and Future Practices CRW has scheduled a meeting with US EPA on 10/17/2019 which will be dedicated to technical topics. Develop Necessary Planning for Implementation of Green Infrastructure CRW is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to develop Planning Area Level Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plans. This detailed planning will support the development of projects for the PENNVEST Programmatic Financing over the next five years. The RFP will be issued late October. Joint Pollutant Reduction Plan - Collaborate with Suburban Partners on MS4 CRW, Lower Paxton Township, and Susquehanna Township are revising and updating our Joint Pollutant Reduction Plan (PRP) per PADEP comments. Obtain and Comply with Individual MS4 Permit See above. Operate Facilities with a High Standard of Care The Drinking Water Division met all Primary and Secondary Safe Drinking Water Act permit parameters. AWTF met all required NPDES monthly permit parameters in September. One Dry Weather Overflow and one Sanitary Sewer Overflow were reported. Details can be found in the Wastewater Division Monthly Report. One NOV that was received by the Drinking Water Division in August had alleged that CRW failed to register two 1,000-gallon chemical tanks per PADEP Storage Tank Program Regulations. The NOV was disputed by CRW staff, and a PADEP onsite inspection was conducted. Staff submitted the PADEP's request for follow-up documentation in September and is awaiting a response. No fines or penalties were issued with the NOV. There were no NOVs received by the Wastewater Division in September. Permit Compliance Notice of Violations (NOVs) 1
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Monthly Management ReportCRW Directors and Staff
October 2019As of October 16, 2019
Ensure Financial StabilityReconciled Bank Account Balances Refer to attached Reconciled Bank Account Balances as of 9/30/2019.Monthly Financial Statements Provided separately to Board of Directors. AP Check Reconciliation Register Provided separately to Board of Directors.
Capital Improvement Projects for Drinking Water
Provided separately to Board of Directors.
Capital Improvement Projects for Wastewater
Provided separately to Board of Directors.
Grant Management Refer to attached Grant Management Report.
Ensure Revenues are Consistent with System UsageWater Shutoffs Drinking Water Division staff performed 39 water shut-offs for non-payment. Water was restored to 46 properties. Repair/Replace Meters/MXUs/Batteries Drinking Water Division staff replaced 29 water meters, 65 batteries, and 14 MXUs.
Reduce Wet Weather Impacts to Infrastructure, Community, and Receiving WatersNegotiate with PADEP/US EPA/DOJ on Past and Future Practices
CRW has scheduled a meeting with US EPA on 10/17/2019 which will be dedicated to technical topics.
Develop Necessary Planning for Implementation of Green Infrastructure
CRW is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to develop Planning Area Level Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plans. This detailed planning will support the development of projects for the PENNVEST Programmatic Financing over the next five years. The RFP will be issued late October.
Joint Pollutant Reduction Plan -Collaborate with Suburban Partners on MS4
CRW, Lower Paxton Township, and Susquehanna Township are revising and updating our Joint Pollutant Reduction Plan (PRP) per PADEP comments.
Obtain and Comply with Individual MS4 Permit
See above.
Operate Facilities with a High Standard of CareThe Drinking Water Division met all Primary and Secondary Safe Drinking Water Act permit parameters. AWTF met all required NPDES monthly permit parameters in September. One Dry Weather Overflow and one Sanitary Sewer Overflow were reported. Details can be found in the Wastewater Division Monthly Report. One NOV that was received by the Drinking Water Division in August had alleged that CRW failed to register two 1,000-gallon chemical tanks per PADEP Storage Tank Program Regulations. The NOV was disputed by CRW staff, and a PADEP onsite inspection was conducted. Staff submitted the PADEP's request for follow-up documentation in September and is awaiting a response. No fines or penalties were issued with the NOV.
There were no NOVs received by the Wastewater Division in September.
Permit Compliance
Notice of Violations (NOVs)
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Monthly Management ReportCRW Directors and Staff
October 2019As of October 16, 2019
The Drinking Water Maintenance Department conducted all scheduled preventative maintenance for the month to the Water Treatment Plant equipment. Specific facility maintenance activities are outlined within the Drinking Water Division Monthly Report which included focus on addressing several minor safety improvements.The Wastewater Department completed all regularly scheduled preventative maintenance in the month of September. Most notably, all plant and field staff coordinated on the week-long annual "Turnaround" preventative maintenance project for the Cryogenic Oxygen Distillation Facility.
CCTV Wastewater crews flushed 12,176 LF (2.31 miles) of pipe in September. Crews also performed CCTV assessment of 12,094.6 LF (2.29 miles) ofsewer mains during the month.
The Drinking Water Distribution Department did not have to respond to any emergency water main breaks.Wastewater responded to six customer backup complaints during the month of September. CRW was found to be responsible for one. Details are provided in the Wastewater Monthly Report for September.
GIS GIS has taken back working on PA One calls and the GIS updates from Cityworks are now being completed in a timely fashion by GIS.
Cityworks
Asset Management The process of review for the Collection System Risk factors and strategies is in phase, several rounds have been provided to review parameters and
weights. CRW will finalize these by month end. The insight and outputs from the risk model will be used to inform Collection System Asset Management Plan, the final is due by end of year. The GIS data scrubbing efforts for the Risk Model and Visualization task are also in phase with multiple reviews and recommendations implemented. All methods applied will be documented in final Asset Strategies deliverable.
Development Review Summary For details, see attached Land Development Review Spreadsheet for September.
Undertake Capital Improvement Projects - Refer to attached Capital Improvement Projects ReportProfessional & Contractor Services Recommend Board approval of the following Task Orders, Change Orders and Agreements:
• 2019 Water Main Replacement Project - Change Order No. 2 w/Rogele, Inc.• Cameron Street Water Main Lining Project Phase 1 - Change Order No. 1 w/Dewcon, Inc.• 2019 Street Restoration Project - Change Order No. 1 w/Shiloh Paving & Excavating, Inc.• Task Order 2018-24-03: Engineering Services for 2019 Water System Improvements Project with Gannett Fleming• Engineering Services for AWTF Solids Handling & Biogas Improvements with ARCADIS
Incident Response
Preventative Maintenance
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Monthly Management ReportCRW Directors and Staff
October 2019As of October 16, 2019
AWTF Primary Digesters Rehabilitation Exterior and HVAC work continues on the electrical building with internal digester piping working towards delivery of Digester No. 2 in December.AWTF Primary Clarifiers Rehabilitation No update. Front Street Pumping Station Improvements
No update.
2019 Water System Improvements A final Change Order and Task Order are on this month's agenda. Work is complete and the project will be removed from future reports. 2019 Street Restoration CRW has added two paving locations on Derry Street to address previous sewer repairs. A Change Order is on this month's agenda. WSC Chlorine Scrubber Installation The package scrubber unit is in the process of being installed and factory testing will occur by the end of October.WSC Fluoride Conversion CRW is working with Gannett Fleming and the manufacturer to obtain new fluoride tanks, which arrived damaged upon delivery. WSC Filter Media Replacement The contractor is removing filter media, performing necessary underdrain repairs and placing new media in six filters over the next two months.Cameron Street Water Main Lining All water main lining is complete. Final testing, reconnection of pipe, and final paving remains. A time extension Change Order is on this
month's agenda.2019 Sewer Replacement The contractor has started work at the last location (12th & Walnut Streets). Work will continue through Ocotber. Water Transmission Easement Clearing Project
Contractor is nearing substantial completion.
Undertake Renewal and Replacement ProjectsPaxton Creek Interceptor Rehabilitation JMT is providing a memo on 10/15/2019 to recommend the rehabilitation method for the interceptor.Arsenal Boulevard Sewer Improvements No update.Front Street Interceptor Rehabilitation - Phase 1
Cured-in-Place Piping (CIPP) lining of two out of three segments is complete. Final CIPP lining will be complete the week of 10/14/2019. Site cleanup will continue into early November.
Front Street Interceptor Rehabilitation - Phase 2
No update.
Water Facility Maintenance The Operations and Maintenance Department continues to facilitate three Capital Projects within the Water Treatment Plant. They are generally on-schedule and on-budget with numerous other in-house Water Treatment Plant improvements progressing. Specific maintenance repairs are listed within the Drinking Water Division Monthly Report.
Wastewater Facility Maintenance Facility Maintenance performed repairs to various process units and pump stations. A comprehensive list can be found in the Wastewater Monthly Report for September.
Sinkhole Program Responded to and investigated three sinkhole calls. Two were due to homeowner lateral failures and will be served leak notices. One is still being investigated.
Inlet Cleaning Wastewater Field crews cleaned 60 stormwater inlets in September. The first round of cleaning all of CRW's 4,000 + inlets has now been completed. Crews also repaired or replaced 36 inlets throughout the month.
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Monthly Management ReportCRW Directors and Staff
October 2019As of October 16, 2019
Operate as an Efficient, Sustainable and Resilient Water UtilityDeHart Property Stewardship Third Addendum to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for Conservation Easment was fully executed and the corresponding First Amended
Memorandum for Purchase and Sale Agreement was recorded on 9/30/2019.
Submission of documentation for Forest Stewardship Council certification continues. The DeHart Property will be subject to a FSC field audit on 10/29/2019.
Sustainability No update.Internal Communications The Intranet (SharePoint) site and calendar continues to be utilized. The 4th Quarter employee newsletter was distributed on 10/11/2019.
Quarterly employee meetings are scheduled for October at each location and an Employee Engagement Committee is convening monthly.
Inform and Listen to Customers and Encourage Stewardship of our SystemsMedia Relations Press release announcing the extension of the Stormwater Fee and Implementation Plan comment period was issued on 9/26/2019 and the
results of the 2019 Lead and Copper testing were announced on 10/10/2019. Social media efforts continue to focus on the Stormwater Fee Proposal & Implementation Plan, major capital projects (e.g., Front Street Interceptor Rehabilitation and water/sewer main replacements), lead and copper test results, and litter prevention.
Community Relations Community Ambassador Meeting: An Ambassador meeting was held on 10/16/2019. The group discussed how to improve on utilization of the ambassador group. There was continued discussion around billing, miscellaneous fees, and the Collections Policy. There were also project updates on the Front Street Interceptor, Sewer Replacement, and the Third Street GSI Project.
Community Events: CRW attended and provided water and information at the following events: • Riverside United Neighbors Meeting - 9/19/2019• 3rd in the Burg - 9/20/2019• Fall Harvest Take Back - 9/21/2019 • John Harris College & Career Fair - 10/03/2019• Facility Tours for Melrose School - 10/04/2019
SPECIAL NOTE: For upcoming events, please visit our new "Board Meetings and Events" calendar that is available on our website's home page at capitalregionwater.com.
Public Communications Communications for this month include our short-term river run that will begin temporarily pumping and treating water from our backup water source, the Susquehanna River, on 11/4/2019, lead and copper test results, community events, initial budget timeline, and ongoing construction projects.
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Monthly Management ReportCRW Directors and Staff
October 2019As of October 16, 2019
AdministrativeRisk Management FEMA Non-Disaster Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant programs applications submitted for the AWTF
Water-Inflated Dams to protect the wastewater underground infrastructure. The grant is to improve the resiliency of the AWTF by reducing the flood risk. The Non-Disaster Grant's Letter of Interest, along with project details, was submitted on 10/09/2019.
Human Resources • Outreach at John Harris Job Fair on Thursday, 10/03/2019. • Worker's Compensation training for Managers occurred Monday, 10/07/2019. • Collective bargaining commenced on Tuesday, 10/08/2019. • Messaging about prescription provider commenced on Thursday, 10/10/2019. • Recruiting: Refer to attached Recruiting Report.
Information Technologies (IT)
Surplus Equipment (phone, networking, old servers) is being reviewed by the Finance Department and a Policy is being developed for resale of old equipment. A listing of equipment is being developed and project has been moved to Office Management.
Office Management and Admin Professional Services
Street/Sidewalk-Cut Permits: One new Drinking Water requests was received from separate contractors and processed from the City of Harrisburg's Engineer. Satisfactory restorations were made and permits were closed on four Drinking Water Street/Sidewalk-Cuts.
Recommend Board approval of the following Admin Professional Service Contracts: None.
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Monthly Management ReportCRW Directors and Staff
October 2019As of October 16, 2019
Diversity • Worked with Engineering consultants to identify M/W/DBE contractors for design proposals.• Worked on M/W/DBE program summary that outlines current program results and recommendations from contractors.• Worked in-depth with prime contractor and M/W/DBE subcontractor on the AWTF Primary Digester Project.• Assisted prime contractor in identifying additional M/W/DBE subcontractors for the Fluoride Feed Project.
CRW received two new Right-to-Know requests and responded to two previous Right-to-Know request due to extensions during the period 9/19/2019 through 10/16/2019 as follows:
RTK 2019-029 - Quin Breland, General Counsel, Vice-President Acquisitions (Vortex Companies). Any and all correspondence, documentation provided and agreements from 1/1/2018 to the present, between CDM Smith and Capital Region Water as it relates to reference(s) that include the following: Paxton Creek, Quadex Lining Systems, GeoKrete and Northeast Remsco. If everything can be provided electronically, then copies are not needed. If not, we will want copies. Response due: 8/22/2019. Response provided 8/22/2019 for notice of 30-day extension until 9/23/2019. Add'l Extension until 9/25/2019. Response provided 9/25/2019.
RTK 2019-030 - Errin T. McCaulley, Jr., Esquire (McNees Wallace & Nurick). (1) All records upon which CRW bases its authority to implement a stormwater fee, including but not limited to its articles of incorporation, any resolution or ordinance, or other documents defining, granting, or limiting CRW's authority. (2) All storm sewer collection system maps identifying the areas served by the MS4 and combined sewer systems, including with sufficient detail to identify parcels owned by Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc. This includes, but is not limited to, maps required pursuant to 40 C.F.R. § 122.34(b)(3)(A) and/or Minimum Control Measure #3 (including maps showing publicly owned components versus privately owned components (e.g., streets, ditches, swales, inlets, piping systems, conveyances, and best management practices within Capital Region Water/City of Harrisburg jurisdiction)). (3) All records upon which CRW is relying to establish a stormwater fee, including but not limited to draft rules and regulations. This includes, without limitation, any proposed stormwater fee for parcels owned by Consolidated Scrap Resources, Inc. Please consider this a standing/ongoing request until any stormwater fee becomes final and effective. Response due: 9/12/2019. Response provided 9/05/2019 for notice of 30-day extension until 10/11/2019. Response provided 10/11/2019.
RTK 2019-032 - Ryan Fulton (Consumer Reports). (1) Any and all billing records for municipal water service covering the three most recent fiscal years (2017, 2018 and 2019) for Pepsi Beverage Company's bottling facility in Harrisburg, located at 941 Dana Drive; and (2) Any and all usage records for municipal water service covering the three most recent fiscal years (2017, 2018 and 2019) for Pepsi Beverage Company's bottling facility in Harrisburg, located at 941 Dana Drive. Response due: 10/07/2019. Response provided 10/03/2019.
RTK 2019-033 - Philip C. Brown. All Termination Notices (not actual terminations) for 1416 State Street, Harrisburg from 10/01/2008 through 10/14/2019. If there are no such Termination Notices, please state this. Response due: 10/22/2019. Response pending as of 10/16/2019.
Right-to-Know Requests
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Bank Account Balances
Reconciled Bank Account Balances 09/30/19
Balance APY Bank
Business Checking 363,368.46$ 0.75% First National Bank
Money Market-Admin 1,339,100.95$ 2.27% First National Bank
Project Fund 428,395.16$ 2.27% First National Bank
Certificate of Deposit – Nat’l Civil War Museum 250,000.00$ 0.5489% First National Bank Restricted $250,000 min/$500,000 max
Lockbox 1,634,953.73$ 0.00% PNC Bank
General Account 591,906.08$ 0.00% First National Bank
Certificate of Deposit – Admin -$ 2.3492% First National Bank
WATER
Water Revenue Fund 2,448,158.12$ 0.89% First National Bank
Water Operation Reserve Account 1,673,131.61$ 2.27% First National Bank Req'd Balance $685,132.00 (adjusts)
Water Contingency Account 1,407,616.93$ 2.27% First National Bank
Water Contingency Subaccount 1,830,307.26$ 2.27% First National Bank
Money Market-Water 19,854,066.45$ 2.27% First National Bank
Certificate of Deposit-Water -$ 2.3492% First National Bank
SEWER
Sewer Revenue Account 3,877,493.91$ 0.00% First National Bank
Money Market-Sewer 19,861,338.25$ 2.27% First National Bank
Certificate of Deposit-Sewer -$ 2.3492% First National Bank
Bank Statements (reconciled accounts)
ADMIN
Grant Management Report
Grant Management Report
Funding Program ProjectProposal Due
Date
Anticipated
Announcement
Date
Date of
Notification
Request
Amount
Request Type
(Cash vs. Loan)
CRW Matching
Amount
CRW Matching
Type$$$ Awarded Rationale/Notes
$0 $0
PENNVEST Infrastructure (Projects) ProFi Green Infrastructure PENNVEST Loan COMPLETED 16-Oct-19 16-Oct-19 $13,000,000 Loan $0 0 Application submitted.
$13,000,000 $0
PENNVEST Infrastructure (Projects) Front Street Pump Station Upgrade COMPLETED 18-Jul-18 18-Jul-18 $11,136,900 Loan $0 0 $11,136,900 Project underway.
Impact Harrisburg (iH) Local Stormwater Project with City of Harrisburg Parks & Rec. COMPLETED 16-Nov-17 16-Nov-17 $250,000 Cash $200,000 Cash $195,220 Two of the three parks covered by grant are complete.
DEP Local Stormwater BMP Implementation Grant Downspout Planter Pilot Project COMPLETED 14-Dec-15 30-Jun-16 $100,000 Cash $30,000 In-Kind $20,825 Project Completed.
$19,986,900 $5,328,000 $17,673,984
$0 $0
GRANT OVERVIEW
SUB TOTALS
SUB TOTALS
SUB TOTALS
Capital Region Water's Pending Grant & Loan Applications
Capital Region Water's Awarded Grant, Loan and Bond Proceeds
Capital Region Water's Not Awarded Grants & Loans
Capital Region Water's Future Grant Applications
SUB TOTALS
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Capital Improvement Projects Report
Drinking Water Capital Improvement Projects Report
Actual Expenditure YTD % Budget Expended 2019 Budget
MUNIS Project Code Description Status Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec60800801-80100-00050 DeHart Evaluation - PROF SERVI DESIGN 2,401$ 15,365$ 510$ 33,603$ 12,427$ 21,861$ 15,468$ 21,485$ 123,119$ 8% 1,533,333$ 60800801-80100-00007 WSC Emergency Generator CONSTRUCTION -$ 398,295$ 19,362$ 3,916$ 2,323$ 1,845$ 2,708$ 169,443$ 597,891$ 120% 500,000$ 60800801-80100-00008 WSC Filter Media Replaceme CONSTRUCTION 3,308$ 3,868$ 9,661$ 4,228$ 5,111$ 2,097$ 860$ 1,705$ 30,836$ 8% 400,170$ 60800801-80100-00015 Water Main Replacement Const CONSTRUCTION 43,338$ 13,258$ 32,927$ 238,563$ 551,946$ 193,825$ 26,282$ 152,126$ 1,252,266$ 99% 1,265,658$ 60800801-80100-00045 Chlorine Scrubber Project CONSTRUCTION -$ 1,255$ 1,265$ 670$ 92,079$ 67,160$ 3,150$ 67,948$ 233,528$ 47% 493,688$ 60800801-80100-00046 Mountain Line Clearing CONSTRUCTION 6,217$ 5,591$ 7,058$ 20,453$ 61,652$ 141,801$ 6,917$ 10,122$ 259,811$ 504,225$ 60800801-80100-00081 Cameron Street Water Main Li CONSTRUCTION 618$ -$ 40,172$ -$ -$ -$ 520,243$ 269,800$ 830,833$ 39% 2,123,700$ 60800801-80100-00092 Liquid Fluoride Chem Feed Sy CONSTRUCTION 17,085$ 3,681$ 6,007$ 905$ 4,992$ 8,929$ 4,288$ 7,846$ 53,732$ 21% 258,160$
2019 Wastewater Capital Improvement Projects ExpenditureActual Estimated
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Development StormwaterManagement Review Summary
Development Stormwater Management Review SummaryOctober 16, 2019 Status Report
Development StatusLatest
Submittal
Latest
Comments
Act 167
WatershedBMP
Disturbed Area
(Ac)Rate Control
Volume
ControlInfiltration Comment
William Howard Day
Homes
Final Land
Development10/8/2019 8/19/2019 Paxton Creek Infiltration beds 1.65 X X X Resubmitted with revisions
137 South 17th StreetPrelimimary/Final
Development 9/16/2019 10/10/2019 Paxton Creek Detention Basin 0.85 X Sent comment letter on 10/10/2019
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Recruiting Status
Information Current as of 10/16/2019
RECRUITING STATUS Carlesha Halkias, HR Manager
October 16, 2019
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New Hires Position Employee Effective Date Service Area
None
Transfers
Employee Former Position New Position Effective Date Bryan Genesse Field Maintenance
Worker III Operator I (Drinking Water) 10/28/2019
Retirements Position Employee Effective Date
None
Resignations/ Terminations Position Employee Effective Date
CSR/Account Specialist I Susan Weldon 10/08/2019
Open Positions Position Status Service Area
Community Relations Manager Job description amended and position being advertised in accord with recruitment plan. In person Interviews held – 10/09 and 10/10.
N/A
Meter Account Supervisor Job description amended and position being advertised in accord with recruitment plan.
N/A
HR Generalist On hold. N/A Service Person–Drinking Water Reposted and continue to
receive and review CVs. N/A
Facility Maintenance Supervisor
In person interviews held – 10/10 and 10/11.
N/A
CSR/Account Specialist I Job ad developed in Spanish (internally by Micaela Swart). Will be distributed to Spanish speaking network (to include, but not limited to LHACC &
N/A
Information Current as of 10/16/2019
RECRUITING STATUS Carlesha Halkias, HR Manager
October 16, 2019
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Councilwomen Daniels). In contact with Latino Connection and La Voz Latina Central for posting. Ms. Swart has agreed to be part of the interview committee. Job Posted internally for seven (7) days starting October 15, 2019.
Field Maintenance Worker III Position will be vacant effective 10/28/2019 as a result of a transfer. Position will be posted internally for seven (7) days starting October 18, 2019.
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Drinking Water
Drinking Water
DRINKING WATER DIVISION
MONTHLY REPORT
Media Removed for Filter Improvement Project
September 2019
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Drinking Water Division Monthly Report September 2019
Plant Operations The Capital Region Water (CRW) Drinking Water Division met all Federal Safe Drinking Water Act Water Quality Standards for the month of September. Specific water quality results are summarized in Exhibit A. A total of 217 million gallons (MG), 7.2 million gallons per day (MGD), was withdrawn from the water supply sources for treatment. All source water was withdrawn from the DeHart Reservoir. As shown in Exhibit B, a total of 198 MG, 6.6 MGD, of finished drinking water was pumped to the distribution system. The DeHart water source was in service 30 days. The DeHart Watershed had above average rainfall in September (Exhibit C) and the DeHart Reservoir water level decreased (Exhibit D). An estimated 261 MG of water was released from DeHart Reservoir to Clark Creek, averaging 8.7 MGD for the month. This down stream flow, which is received by remote flow monitoring from the Weir location and actual staff gauge readings, was in compliance with the flow required by the State Water Allocation Permit (Exhibit E). During the month of September, the Hydro-Turbine Generator was in service 25 days to yield an estimated electricity cost savings of $2,420 (Exhibit G).
Plant Maintenance The Maintenance Department performed all scheduled preventative maintenance for the month using the Cityworks Maintenance Management System for all water treatment plant equipment. The DeHart property was patrolled and maintained. The bridge over the DeHart Dam spillway was reinforced for logging and other heavy traffic by a structural contractor. Several safety related projects were addressed, including installation of replacement Sedimentation Basin access steps, replacement sidewalk sections, fire extinguisher annual service, installation of exterior LED lighting at the supply yard and painting of trip hazard curbs and attachments with high visibility paint.
Distribution The Distribution Department kept up with its regular workload of PA One Call responses, customer meter service calls, water terminations for non-payment, hydrant repair, hydrant replacement, and city street restorations. Staff also responded to multiple contractor requests for hydrant flow tests, water service taps, and water service disconnects. Contractors working on projects, including CRW projects, often required distribution staff services. Some of the tasks that the Service Person position address for the customers and contractors include water line location, water leak detection, valve box repair and valve operation.
Drinking Water Division Monthly Report September 2019
Water Quality This September the Water Quality Administrator coordinated the sampling for the triennial Lead and Copper Rule. Capital Region Water is required by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to sample a minimum of 30 sites in the distribution system every 3 years to make sure the corrosion control system is working properly. There were 38 participants this year, which included CRW employees, community ambassadors, and community members that volunteered at the water bar during outreach events. The 90th percentile value for lead was <0.001 mg/L. This means that in 90 percent of samples lead was not detected and the value was well below the regulatory action limit of 0.015 mg/L. Three households had lead detections. Follow-up tests were conducted with those homeowners and additional lead safety information provided to them. The 90th percentile value for copper was 0.076 mg/L which is also below the regulatory action limit of 1.3 mg/L. These results show that the corrosion control system of pH adjustment in conjunction with application of an orthophosphate-based inhibitor continues to work well and that the customers of Capital Region Water are being provided the safest drinking water possible.
Drinking Water Exhibits
EXHIBIT A
Water Quality Anaylsis - 2019
PARAMETERS JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Average MCL Limits
Total Coliform: Presence/Absence
DeHart Influent NA P P P P NA P P P P NA
Susquehanna Influent NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
1 Large Meters are Meters 3" or greater that are calibrated at the customer's location by a contracted calibration service, assisted and witnessed by CRW staff
2 Small Meters are Meters 2" or less that are calibrated at the Water Services Center by CRW staff on a certified calibration stand
EXHIBIT J
Metering Activities 2019
Replacement
2019-09-00 WSC Monthly Report Exhibit J Distribution Division Activities
Category of Water Use Description Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Total Average
Process Water Process Water 674,255 595,236 632,456 637,752 659,011 412,683 458,194 223,200 168,365 0 0 0 4,461,152 371,763
Billed Metered Exported Bulk Water Hauling 55,800 37,100 74,100 593,900 726,900 688,200 714,400 342,900 NA 0 0 0 3,233,300 293,936
Operations During the month of September, the AWTF met all monthly average NPDES permit requirements. One Dry Weather Overflow and one Sanitary Sewer Overflow were reported. Details are contained in the Field Operations section below. Hydraulic loading to the AWTF averaged 15.7 million gallons per day (MGD). The treatment process achieved removal reductions of 97.8 percent CBOD, 98.2 percent Suspended Solids, 47.1 percent Phosphorus, 94.9 percent Ammonia, and 74.6 percent Nitrogen (Exhibit A). Revenue of the Contract Waste Hauling program collected $36,977.17 in revenue from 1,217,200 gallons discharged (Exhibit G). Revenues experienced a significant drop from 2019’s monthly average due to lack of contribution from landfill leachate resulting from dry regional weather conditions. The Cogeneration Facility experienced a slight improvement production and run time over recent months. Revenue is estimated at $3,760.56 on 54,000 kilowatt-hours generated for the month with an average run time of 30 percent between both units. The drop is attributable to mechanical problems with the 36-year-old units. Activity for the Primary Digester Rehabilitation Project continued in September. All blasting and coating of the inside of Digester Number 2 cover has been completed. The new Waste Gas Flare has been installed along with ancillary control panel and gas piping. Replacement of digested sludge piping and valves for Primary Digester Number 2 continued through the month. The electrical contractor installed the PLC in the new Electrical Building and ran all associated branch circuitry. CRW’s Wastewater Department Operations Challenge team competed at the Water Environment Federation’s Annual Technical Conference in Chicago, IL. Nicknamed the Motley CReW, the six-member team from various Wastewater Divisions had trained since January for events testing their knowledge and skills in five different disciplines: Process Control, Pipe Repair, Safety, Laboratory, and Mechanical Troubleshooting. It was a fulfilling training and professional development opportunity for the team. They plan to compete once again in 2020.
Laboratory • Received the annual Performance Testing (PT) results for all accredited parameters as required
for PA 25, 252 Laboratory Accreditation. The results of the testing showed 100 percent success rate with the fecal coliform test result for the first time ever matching the reported value of 87 CFUs.
• Concluded the review and requisitioned the replacement of laboratory casework with VWR.
Pretreatment • Completed semi-annual industrial user self-monitoring inspections at Harrisburg Dairies, Inc.
and the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority’s 002/003 landfill sites. • Received self-monitoring reports submitted for August 2019. • Issued a violation notice to Harrisburg Dairies, Inc. for oil/grease noncompliance and The AMES
Companies, Inc. for total toxic organics noncompliance. • Re-issued a 5-year Industrial User Permit to Harrisburg Dairies, Inc. located at 2001 Herr Street,
Harrisburg, PA for the discharge of conventional pollutants generated from their dairy and drink processing operation.
• Investigated and responded to several street sweeping complaints including a visit to the 1400 Block of Market Street to assure the street is adequately swept during the concurrent street sweeping event of September 5, 2019.
Plant Maintenance • Installed water meter on ground level of the Boiler Building • Continued repairs of rag blockage on Bar Screen Number 2 at the Front Street Pump Station. • Repaired severely rusted Bar Screen Conveyor Drive at the Front Street Pump Station. • Repaired 4-inch check valve on gas compressor. • Rebuilt compressor intake valves and un-loaders on the gas compressor. • Adjusted all chain drives on primary drive mechanisms at the Primary Settling Tank. • Replaced potable water lines and solenoids to all four sewage pumps at the Settled Sewage
Pump Station. • Repaired level indicator on air compressor drive at the Spring Creek Pump Station. • Replaced 6-inch 3-way DeZurik valve to Thickener Number 2. • Installed new duplex oil filter assembly on the turbine skid at the Cryo Plant. • Performed oxygen plant service during annual shutdown at the Cryo Plant. • Repaired metal enclosure on cooling tower at the Cryo Plant. • Trenched 300 feet of 1 ½-inch conduit for north gate cameras at the Main Access Gate. • Performed eight vehicular related repairs. • Installed replacement emergency lights to three Field Maintenance service trucks.
Field Maintenance • Repaired two inlet lateral connections to sewer main at the intersection of 4th and Sayford
Streets. Discovered several abandoned lines from a previous home site which was contributing to the sinkhole.
• Performed emergency excavation at the intersection of North 2nd and North Streets because of a cross-bore to provide access for flushing and CCTV. Permanent repair and new inlet will be installed after paving program is complete.
• Performed Street Restorations from previous repairs at the following locations:
- 2nd & Strawberry Streets - 21 N. 18th Street - 2043 Chestnut Street - Salmon & Hemlock Street - S 10Th & Market Streets - Woodbine & Susquehanna Streets - 222 Market Street - 3rd & Vaughn Street
• Replaced four inlets at 25th and Brookwood Streets by the City for ADA improvements and Paving Project.
• Replaced two inlets at 18th and Brookwood Streets by the City for ADA improvements and Paving.
• Replaced one inlet at Berryhill and Crescent Streets by the City for ADA improvements and Paving.
• Replaced one inlet at 2nd and Radnor Streets. • Replaced three inlets at Dauphin and Logan Streets. • Repaired 25 inlets at various locations throughout the city.
Field Operations • Responded to six backup and overflow calls. CRW was liable for one at 605 North Second Street.
During investigation of the backup, it was discovered that a utility line was cross-bored through the 12-inch sewer main. An emergency excavation was required to provide proper access to the sewer main with the pipe being cleaned to restore hydraulic capacity. Additional repairs and removal of the cross-bore line is scheduled for October.
• One Dry Weather Overflow was reported at CSO #028 at 9th and Herr Streets. The source was a sudden hydraulic increase of clean water that was introduced at some location upstream. The increased flow subsided several minutes later. The source of the sudden discharge is still under investigation.
• Responded to and investigated three sinkhole calls. Two were due to homeowner lateral failures and will be served leak notices. One is still being investigated.
• Cleaned 60 stormwater inlets. • Performed CCTV assessment of 12,094.6 feet (2.29 miles) of sewer pipe. • Flushed 12,176 LF (3.31 miles) of sanitary sewer lines. • Completed 11 CSO PM’s.
• Working on CCTV assessment of brick lines for Engineering using Traffic Plan for traffic control. • Cleaned cooling tower fan for annual turnaround. • Marking laterals and excavating around gas lines for Rogele on Derry Street.
Environmental Compliance • A draft of public education material directed at residential grease discharges was prepared in
the form of a brochure. CRW’s Office Manager has small rubber grease scrappers that will attach to the brochure and can be handed out during public events.
• Information was provided to CRW’s Cityworks Administrator to create templates for unpermitted discharge hotspot work orders and inlet inspections. These work orders/inspections will track hotspots through Cityworks and are projected to be available by the end of October.
• Information was assembled for public outreach content regarding illicit discharges. The information was directed towards Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE), a minimum control measure for any MS4 permit. Once branded and published, this information can be handed out in areas where unpermitted discharge hotspots are discovered.
• Two incidents of illicit discharge were investigated during September.
- Environmental Compliance received a tip from Field Maintenance regarding dead fish in the Paxton Creek behind 312 S. Cameron Street across from the Hershey Creamery. An investigation revealed that a defect in one of the Hershey Creamery process sewer lines was causing wastewater to exfiltrate into the surrounding ground, and that water was infiltrating into a storm water manhole through a joint in the manhole structure. DEP responded and issued a notice of violation.
- During regular pipeline inspection, field operations reported a strong petroleum odor emanating from a manhole at 13th and Walnut Streets. An investigation found some petroleum substance was flowing through the sanitary sewer at that location, but the poor condition of the pipe prevented inspection to determine the source of the prohibited discharge.
Wastewater Exhibits
EXHIBIT A
CAPITAL REGION WATER
ADVANCED WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Process Control - 2019
NPDES
Parameters January February March April May June July August September October November December Average Limits