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Surrounding water utilities attended the luncheon to gather first-hand knowledge of set rules and regulations. <strong>BWWB</strong> HOSTS ANNUAL CCR LUNCHEON Water Issues, Lead Contamination and More Discussed The Birmingham Water Works (BWW) 2016 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) Luncheon was held at the Anthony L. Barnes Conference Center, with Industrial and Commercial Account Superintendent Johnnie Mayfield serving as the coordinator of the event. JUST ADD WATER Improve the quality of your life. Annual Water Quality Report 2016 BIRMINGHAM WATER WORKS 2016 CCR. The BWW collaborated with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and surrounding water utilities to discuss what is happening in the water industry. Attendees were able to ask questions and receive updates over new technology and information from regulatory agencies. The luncheon covered environmental management updates, in addition to the new lead and copper rules and regulations. The luncheon’s guest speakers included Tom Littlepage from the Montgomery Office of Water Resources, as well as Dennis Harrison, Laura Taylor and William McClimans of ADEM. Littlepage spoke about water concerns for future water intakes in the state of Alabama, while Harrison and Taylor discussed the lead and copper inventory regulation. Furthermore, Assistant General Manager, Darryl Jones provided brief updates on the changing lead issues. As lead and copper matters continue to be placed on the forefront of people’s minds in the U.S., BWW has remained active in testing its source water, as well as finished water, for any lead contamination. Mayfield said he hopes those in attendance gained a better perspective on the new lead regulation, which was released May 31st. BWW General Manager Mac Underwood recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with the enviormental protection angency (EPA) regarding this topic. 2 - Assistant General Manager - Operations and Technical Services Darryl Jones speaks to attendees at the annual luncheon. 4
GEARING UP FOR ACE16 Top Ops and Tapping Teams prepare for annual competition Tap, tap, tap, tap, SPLOOSH! Water comes rushing out of the pipe, only to be rerouted into hollow copper tubes attached to a faucet. “TIME,” the coach calls after the Tapping Team finishes. As easy as this sounds, it takes speed, precision and solid teamwork to tap into a water pipeline and route it to a faucet without leaks – all in a minute and twelve seconds, one of their slower runs. I had the pleasure of sitting down with the men’s Tapping Team members Lakell Freeman, Todd Stewart, Johnny Bittles, Jerry Storey and coach Trey Finch. When first asked how important teamwork is in the competition, the response was, there is no possible way to compete without a cohesive team ready for action. The men described the competition as very intense and said their favorite part, other than the competition itself of course, the camaraderie and the different people they are able to meet. The group even has contacts they still keep in touch with from competing over the years. The competition is set in Chicago this year at the McCormick Place Convention Center from June 19 - 22. Competitors will arrive for a meet and greet event on the eve of the American Water Works Association's (AWWA's) 2016 Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE 16) – the only event that covers every segment of the water business. Birmingham Water Works (BWW) is looking to meet its rivals from the Mexico teams who have won the National Competition for the last two years. Over their career, the BWW Men’s Tapping Team have consecutively made it to the finals for 22 years, in addition to treading - a path to win the World Cup six times! “We wish them luck during these final weeks before the ACE16 competition,” said Finch. ACE 16 provides an environment where water professionals can lead and learn from leaders in the water industry, in addition to providing solutions to water sector challenges that address the full spectrum of the issue. Topics range from research and planning, to treatment and management. The annual event will showcase a wide range of products and services related to water sectors from leading exhibitors, such as Men’s Tapping Team members preparing to compete with other water systems areound the US. distribution system analysis & equipment, conservation, GIS, certification, pumps, groundwater, meters, flow meter, water supply, wastewater, treatment, equipment, leak, backflow prevention, pipe equipment, safety equipment, valves, gates, instrumentation, chemical equipment, construction equipment, modeling, software, management, consultant, monitoring equipment and corrosion. There will be more than 500 exhibitors in attendance, in addition to more than 11,500 visitors. 3 The following teams will compete from the Birmingham Water Works: Ladies Tapping Team BAMA Bells April Nabors - Feeder Jacqueline Ingram- Puller Frerica Smith- Copper Timothy Harris- Coach Men’s Tapping Team Johnny Bittles - Feeder Lorenzo Clay- Puller Paul Bethune- Copper Mark Kirkland- Coach Top Ops Team Main Stream Team Tina Webb- Coach Donald Temptation- Competitor Jordan Mitchell- Competitor LMen’s Tapping Team Johnny Bittles- Feeder Jerry Storey– Puller Todd Stewart– Copper Lakell Freeman– Assistant Trey Finch- Coach Scott Gormley Ronald Brock Derrick Stephens Bill Shikle- Coach 5
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