Annual Conference Brochure - AZ Water Association

TECHNICAL SESSIONS
5:00 - 5:30pm
Pressure & Flow Control Alternative Evaluations to
Increase Operational Reliability and Recharge Capacity
Ryan Shy, Black & Veatch
This presentation will describe the pressure and flow control
alternatives and the evaluation methodology for increasing
recharge capacity at the CAWCD Pima Mine Road Recharge
Project facility. Both In-line energy dissipation alternatives
and free discharge energy dissipation alternatives were
evaluated. The alternative selected will provide non-clog
service that reliability and accurately controls both pressure
and flow to the PMRRP basins and helps assure the facility
meets its recharge goals.
TRACK 5 - SECURITY
1:00 - 1:30pm
National and State Security Threat Perspectives
Presented by DHS/ACTIC
The Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (HSPD-7)
established U.S. policy for enhancing critical infrastructure
protection. It identified Water Sector as one of the 19 critical
infrastructure sectors that warranted protection and resiliencebuilding
programs under the US Department of Homeland
Security (DHS). At the state-level, the Arizona Fusion Center,
also known as the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information
Center (ACTIC), is a joint effort between the Department of
Public Safety, Arizona Department of Homeland Security,
Federal Bureau of Investigation and other participating
agencies, aimed at supporting Arizona homeland security
effort. The presentation will provide both the federal and state
perspectives on security threats to the Water Sector. It will
high-lighten mutual assistances that can be provided between
these agencies and the water systems.
1:30 - 2:00pm
Statewide Threat Analysis and Exercise
Anthony Cox & William Ross, Arizona Division of
Emergency Management
The Hazard and Threat Assessment Unit of Arizona Division
of Emergency Management (ADEM) is responsible for
the timely gathering and analysis of information about
natural hazards in the state of Arizona, such as floods,
droughts, wildland fires, and severe winter storms plus
awareness of potential disasters resulting from human
threats. The presentation will discuss the State’s perspectives
on reasonably likely natural threats that can impact the
Water Sector. ADEM is also in the planning stages for the
Arizona Statewide Exercise 2011. Learn ways that the
Water Sector can get involved in this exercise and the
opportunity it provides to evaluate your emergency response
plans, policies, and procedures in a statewide interagency
environment.
2:00 - 2:30pm
Arizona Water / Wastewater Agency Response Network
(AZWARN)
Steve Shepard, Metro Water District
This presentation will provide attendees with information on
the Arizona Water / Wastewater Agency Response Network
(AZWARN) and the benefits for water and wastewater
utilities during emergencies. The common goal of water and
wastewater utilties in an emergency is to keep customers
in service. AZWARN is a network of water and wastewater
utilities recognizing the benefits of mutual aid. AZWARN
assists utilities by providing access to critical resources to
meet the common goal.
2:30 - 3:00pm
National Laboratory Response Network
Randy Gottler, City of Phoenix
The Laboratory Response Network (LRN) was established
by the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in accordance
with Presidential Decision Directive 39. LRN and its partners
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maintain an integrated national and international network
of laboratories that are fully equipped to respond quickly to
acts of chemical or biological terrorism, emerging infectious
diseases, and other public health threats and emergencies.
The presentation will discuss the status of LRN, regional
member agencies and how local water systems can benefit
from this network during emergencies.
3:30 - 4:00pm
Implementing COOP through Tabletop Exercises the
Tucson Water Way, One Step at a Time
Allan Tarket, City of Tucson
This presentation demonstrates the involvement of Tucson
Water personnel in a NIMS/ICS environment during a
hypothetical emergency scenarios in an informal setting.
This exercise was used to assess the Tucson Water Coninuity
of Operations (COOP) plan, policies, and procedures. To
determine the systems and personnel needed to respond
to, and recovery from a defined incident. Used to promote
cooperative thinking, and to allow staff to preactice so that
they are more prepared for emergency situations when they
actually arise. The presentation covers the use of an After
Report (AAR) to identify weak points, so that in the event
that an actual scenario occurs, the utilty will be ready to
respond.
4:00 - 4:30pm
Scottsdale’s Comprehensive Emergency
Management Program
Chris Mitchell, City of Scottsdale
Scottsdale Water Resources Department adopted a
comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Program in 2004,
in response to the Bioterrorism Act. Hear about the program
goals, reasons for adopting a comprehensive approach,
program elements (assessments, risk mitigation, policies &
procedures, technical support and training), and benefits
realized to-date. A roadmap for other water systems to
adopt a similar emergency preparedness program will be
discussed.
4:30 - 5:00pm
Using a Risk Approach to Develop Water and
Wastewater Security Improvements
Kerry Brough, GHD, Inc.
The City of Surprise recently completed a Security Master
Plan for its water and wastewater facilities. The Plan utilized
a risk assessment approach conducted by GHD to identify
threats and vulnerabilities, and to determine the overall
risk level of more than 25 facilities. The risk approach was
used to progressively apply security improvements at each
facility until the desired risk reduction was achieved. The risk
approach identified how the City could achieve the desired
water and wastewater facilities security at the lowest cost.
5:00 - 5:30pm
Securing Industrial Control Systems
in a Changing Environment
Brandon Erndt, Brown and Caldwell
In 2003, Presidential Directive 7 named Municipal Water
and Wastewater facilities as critical infrastructure that must
be protected from both physical and cyber-attacks. The
creation of Stuxnet, however, the first cyber-attack aimed
specifically at Industrial Control Systems that has the ability
to not only disable, but change control system operations,
has forced operational staffs to re-assess the ways they
protect their control systems. Physical or logical isolation
of control system and business networks are no longer
adequate solutions to ensure protection. This presentation
focuses on the combined skill sets of Control Systems
Engineering, Information Systems and Risk Management
that must come together and work collaboratively to protect
the SCADA networks that are used every day to successfully
operate water and wastewater facilities.
TRACK 6 - UTILITY MANAGEMENT
1:00 - 1:30pm
Communication and People -
The Twin Pillars for Successful Management
Arif Rahman, City of Glendale
Communication and People are the two most vital
parameters in management. Unfortunately, these major
paradigms of management are poorly understood in
the technological field. The purpose of this presentation
is to analyze these two highly powerful dimensions in
management and try to quantify them to evaluate their
impact on the outcome and success of Utility and Project
management.
1:30 - 2:00pm
Teamwork Builds Success
Jerry C. Bish, Greeley and Hansen
In order to implement the Regional Optimization Master
Plan (ROMP) CIP program, Pima County required the
services of a Program Management team. The Greeley and
Hansen/Parsons team, along with several other consultant
firms, provided the resources and expertise to support the
program delivery of this $536 million project. Support
was provided on two levels: (1) Program level working
with PCRWRD’s management to deliver ROMP CIP and
(2) Personnel Resource level to provide a wide range of
resources for ongoing activities and program management
planning and development. Major elements of the Capital
Improvement Program included infrastructure rehabilitation,
regulatory compliance, regional reclamation and reuse
program development, and regional coordination. The
presentation will focus on the identified 28 tasks and the
coordination needed to produce the associated deliverables.
2:00 - 2:30pm
Grant Funding For Rural Redevelopment
Edwin J. Muccillo, Burgess and Niple
The small mining Town of Hayden, population 808 and
declining, had no form of wastewater treatment and an
outdated, failing wastewater collection and transmission
system. Burgess & Niple and Pacific Municipal Consultants
worked together to obtain funding from multiple sources
for the Town, including WIFA loan/ grants, WIFA Technical
Assistance grants, a Community Development Block Grant,
and USDA Rural Development loan and grant monies. It
is anticipated that 100% of the selected project will be
funded by loans and grants. The original project intent was
to procure funding for wastewater treatment, lift station
rehabilitation, and minimal collection system repairs critical
to public health and structural integrity; however, the team
was ultimately able to procure funding for these items as
well as replacing the Town’s entire collection system.
2:30 - 3:000pm
Operations of the Neely Water Reclamation Plant -
A Successful Public/Private Partnership
Mark Horn, Town of Gilbert
The Town of Gilbert’s Neely Water Reclamation facility has
been successfully operated and maintained by private
sector employees since it was first constructed and placed
in service in 1986. Discussed will be the key components
that are necessary for the public and private sectors to work
together in a positive and cooperative manner. Several
examples will be provided that demonstrate the power of
both parties working together to mutually develop solutions
that are better than if approached on an individual basis.
The Town has benefitted from innovation and cost savings
through this partnership and has access to a national and
global network of wastewater treatment professionals which
provide assistance and resources to the local on site staff.
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