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CALIFORNIA–NEVADA SECTION AWWA

FALL 2024

2024

Annual Fall

Conference

Wrap-Up

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Contents

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IN THIS ISSUE:

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From the Executive Director

Water Conference of the West

New Members

Section News

Exciting Updates from the

Education Department

Engineering & Research

Efficient PFAS Removal:

The Four Tenets of

Pressure Vessel Design

16

18

22

DEI Initiatives

The Impact of DEI Initiatives

on Water Utilities

Event Recap

What to Know: Annual Fall

Conference was Outstanding

Award Winners

The 2024 Fuller Award Recipients

24

28

Member Innovations

Revolutionizing

Groundwater Monitoring:

Rancho Water's Well Depth

Measurement System

Regulatory Update

California’s Direct Potable

Reuse Regulations Flow

into Action

www.ca-nv-awwa.org | FALL 2024 5

From The Executive Director

A bolder, bigger event for California

and Nevada’s water community

is coming to Anaheim on April 7-10, 2025

With the continuous

amount of change

within our profession,

CA-NV AWWA’s Board is looking

ahead and taking bold steps to

reshape our annual gathering

into the newly reimagined Water

Conference of the West.

The inaugural Water Conference

of the West is set for April

7-10 at the Disneyland Hotel &

Conference Center in Anaheim.

The Section will transition from a

pattern of two large conferences

per year to one mega event per

year. This will be complemented

by multiple smaller, regional

events to serve members across

our two-state service area. This

includes an exciting, new Water

Education Seminar in San Diego

on January 15 (see page 10).

A Community Decision

Professional education,

networking, and knowledge

transfer activities in the water

industry are all changing, noted

then Section Chair Larry Lyford

during strategic planning earlier

this year.

At the March 2024 Board meeting,

all members agreed it was time

to expand and re-envision our

events. With the Board’s support,

Chair Lyford established the

Ad Hoc Conference Frequency

Committee. The committee was

led by Joy Eldredge from the City

of Napa and a Past Section Chair.

The committee was composed of

16 members including Trustees

and Directors as well as a cross

Section of members representing

young professionals and the

Manufacturers Associates

Council (MAC).

Benefits of Water

Conference of the West

At the Board’s July meeting the

Ad Hoc Conference Frequency

Committee reported the following

benefits of hosting one annual

conference:

1. Staff and volunteers can focus

on one targeted, higher value

event with greater attendance

and participation.

2. Helps optimize the quantity,

and increases the quality, of

the technical program.

3. Increases our leverage for

conference center pricing

through fixed hotel and venue

locations with consistent

schedules.

4. More easily allows conference

events to meet the threshold

for convention centers that

are more conducive to event

planning at a better price

point for space and services.

5. Capitalizes on the benefits of

being at the same location

year after year and locking

in a predicable schedule and

time of the year, including

streamlined planning and

volume cost savings.

6. Our annual business needs

can be met. Ample time and

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space could be made available

for in-person committee

meetings, awards ceremonies,

operator competitions, and

technical presentations.

7. Expands exhibitor exposure

and sponsor value.

8. Maintains sufficient lead time

for operators who win CA-NV

competitions, such as Top

Ops, tapping, hydrant hysteria,

and other competitions,

to head to the Annual

Conference and Exposition

(ACE) held in June.

The Board collectively moved

forward with Water Conference

of the West and appointed Colter

Anderson, the Section’s Assistant

Conferences Director, as the

Chair of the WCW Transition

Committee.

Increasing Local

Water Education

The committee and Governing

Board agreed the Section

should offer more regional

events modeled after our wildly

successful Water Education

Symposium (WES).

WES is held every August at

Santiago Canyon College and is

a one-day training format that

recognizes what today’s workers

want:

• Value personal time and may

not be as available or eager to

attend multi-day events which

require travel and extended

time away from family and

friends.

• Are attracted to in-person,

technically relevant, short,

local, targeted educational

events such as WES.

Water Conference of

the West Schedule

The implementation plan includes

a 1.5-year transition period while

conference venue contracts are

renegotiated, the new WCW

conference format is designed,

and governance documents are

updated.

• Spring 2025 - The first annual

Water Conference of the West

in Anaheim at the Disneyland

Hotel & Conference Center.

With planning already

underway, look for this

WCW to be larger than past

Spring conferences with new

elements.

• Fall 2025 – No Fall conference.

The existing fall 2025

Sacramento venue contracts

are being renegotiated for a

future WCW in 2027.

• Fall 2024 through Spring

2026 – Governance transition.

The bylaws, policy manual,

conference procedure

documents, multi-year

budget assumptions, and

leadership guide are being

reviewed and updated to

reflect extended leadership

terms and revised cash flow

projections through the

transition.

• Spring 2026 – Contracting

is underway for WCW San

Diego.

See You in

Sunny Anaheim!

This is an exciting time as the

Section implements our bold new

vision for Water Conference of the

West. As always – what we put in

is what we get out. All members

are welcome to participate!

Get involved by applying to be a

speaker on the Section’s website,

volunteer for the organizing

committee, or, if you’re part of

a company, get signed up as

an exhibitor and a sponsor. The

excitement is real, let’s make the

inaugural Water Conference of

the West one of the best!

Sue Mosburg

Mission Statement

Dedicated to leading, educating, and serving

the water industry and our communities.

EXECUTIVE

COMMITTEE

CHAIR

Jim Elliott

CHAIR ELECT

Gordon Williams

VICE CHAIR

Yan Zhang

PAST CHAIR

Larry Lyford

ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR

Joy Eldredge

ASSOCIATION DIRECTOR

Andrew DeGraca

Dan Armendariz

Erin Mackey

Jack Bebee

TREASURER

Todd Jorgenson

SECRETARY

Sue Mosburg

TRUSTEES

DIRECTORS

CONFERENCE

Jacquelyn Parsons

EDUCATION

Donna DiLaura

CERTIFICATION BOARD

Robert Janowski

TECHNICAL PROGRAMS

Raha Shirkhani

DIVISION CHAIRS

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Heritha Vendra

WATER RESOURCES

Danielle Blacet-Hyden

WATER QUALITY

Alex Chakmak

ENGINEERING

Kevin Barnes

OPERATORS

Ken Payne

Nathan Boyle

Rosemary Smud

Sepideh Shirkhani

COUNCILS

MANUFACTURERS

& ASSOCIATES COUNCIL

Rich Hopkins

MEMBER ENGAGEMENT

& DEVELOPMENT

Jenna Mariano

PHILANTHROPY COUNCIL

Gary Lynch

WATER UTILITY COUNCIL

Suzanne DeLorenzo


Members

New Members List

Avvali, Afshin

Black, Jimmy

Castle, Jessee

Coop, Wesley

Cox, John

Dagim, Bethania

Diaz, Dana

Doss, Zachary

Farber, James

Gainey, Janice

Gonzalez, Julio

Green, Warren

Guadamuz, Mario

Hall, Mike

Hanson, George

Karaman, Andrew

Kim, Alexander

Liem, Juan

Lithgow, Taylor

Lopez, Eduardo

Marks, Jeremy

Marquez, Ryan

Meyers, Kevin

Moreno, Fabiola

Morrow, Angela

Nelson, Dustin

Nishida, Chad

Paul, Wyatt

Peng, Regina

Pham, Michael

Poe, Amanda

Punwaney, Tara

Ressler, Emma

Rosales, Ruben

Segal, David

Sequeira, Darrell

Shukry Zeywar, Nadim

Stinson, Gregory

Sutton, Clarence

Weddle, Scott

Wong, Victoria

Introducing WES San Diego!!

CA-NV-AWWA is proud to announce that an additional

Water Education Seminar in 2025 will take place in a all new location.

On January 15th, 2025 we will meet at Cuyamaca College in San Diego,

for a day of technical sessions focused on operator relevant topics.

5 tracks of classroom presentations:

Regulation

Treatment

Maintenance

Distribution

SCADA

There will also be an Outdoor track and a High School track.

January 15th, 2025

Cuyamaca College

900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy

El Cajon, CA 92019

Scan Here

to Register!!

www.ca-nv-awwa.org


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Section News

Exciting Updates from the

Education Department

By Jenna Bland

As the Director of Education

and Finance, I have realized

the pressing demand for

improved water education designed

specifically for our industry. You play

a huge role in public health and

safety, yet encounter difficulties

in staying ahead of changing

regulations, new contaminants,

and innovative treatment methods.

My focus and investment in this

department will offer pathway

opportunities for those to boost

their knowledge and skills, but

also support the adaptability

of our water supply systems in

meeting the requirements of the

communities they serve. It is crucial

that we provide the industry with the

resources and knowledge to protect

our water resources. Therefore, I am

proud to provide significant updates

to our Education Department,

aimed at enhancing the professional

development of water

industry professionals.

These changes highlight

our commitment to

providing high-quality

education that meets

the evolving needs of

the industry.

Some of our

upcoming offerings

include:

• For Treatment

and Distribution

Operators we are

building not one

but four 36-hours of

Specialized Training

On-Demand

Courses. This will

allow Operators, at

their convenience,

to meet the CA

State Water

Resources Control

Board’s minimum

qualifications for Grades 1-5

certifications.

• For “Hot Topics” we are scheduling

webinar topics as updated state

regulations occur or trending

hot topics are coming out in the

industry. We are also developing

multiple training series of 1-5

webinars focused on specific HOT

topics. Be on the lookout for these

training series, as you will receive a

CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING upon a

full series completion.

• For a Committee Focus, we are

creating a monthly webinar series

to focus on specific topics relevant

to the Section committees and

the organizational goals. Each

month, a different committee will

present on what they are doing

to serve Section membership.

By leveraging the expertise

within our committees, we aim

to provide high-quality, practical

learning experiences that foster

collaboration and innovation. The

full series aims to build committee

engagement and professional

development. We plan on

launching the series starting

January 2025.

A major component of these

updates is the revamping of our

training curriculum. New training

opportunities will cover critical topics

such as climate resilience, water

quality management, and advanced

water treatment, ensuring that

participants gain relevant skills and

knowledge applicable to today’s

challenges.

By prioritizing relevant education

offerings, the CA-NV AWWA

Education Department is dedicated

to supporting the growth and

success of the water industry

professionals. Stay tuned for more

updates as we continue to innovate!

Upcoming Classes for

Water Audit Validators

The California-Nevada Section

of the American Water Works

Association (CA-NV AWWA)

is excited to announce its

upcoming 2025 Water Audit

Validator Class Schedule.

These sessions are essential for

water professionals dedicated

to improving water efficiency

and audit accuracy within

their organizations. Our

courses offer a comprehensive

understanding of water

audit validation, providing

the necessary skills for new

validators and offering renewal

and retesting opportunities for

current professionals.

2025 Water Audit Validator

Class Schedule

For more details, visit:

www.ca-nv-awwa.org

• Water Audit Validator

(Full Course)

- March 4-7, 2025

- July 8-11, 2025


Renewal

- February 4-5, 2025

- June 3-4, 2025

- September 9-10, 2025

- November 5-6, 2025


Test & Retest

- March 7, 2025

- July 11, 2025

These classes are an excellent

way to gain hands-on

experience, network with other

professionals, and help ensure

your water systems are as

efficient as possible. Save the

dates and join us in advancing

the field of water conservation

and management!

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Efficient PFAS Removal

The Four Tenets of Pressure Vessel Design

By Neal Megonnell


Engineers pride themselves on

the performance of their designs.

So, when a utility customer

reports premature failure or

underperformance of a system,

engineers are left questioning what

went wrong.

With the recent release of PFAS

regulations by the EPA, utilities are

turning to engineers to urgently

design robust compliance solutions.

Pressurized vessels combat a long list

of contaminants, and they’ve served

water agencies for decades.

These are the four tenets of pressure

vessel design we’ll explore:

1. Corrosion management

2. Hydraulic performance

3. Media optimization

4. Long term operation and

maintenance

Preventing costly pressure

vessel mistakes starts with good

design. Engineers can optimize

the performance of the vessel to

maximize lifespan and ensure the

lowest cost of ownership.

Corrosion Management

Pressure vessel corrosion is certain.

The design phase is an opportunity

to anticipate and deter premature

vessel corrosion. Engineers can

ensure their solutions last with

manageable operations costs

by considering vessel materials,

strong coating specifications,

and accessible maintenance for

operators.

The anodic and cathodic metals

used to build pressure vessels will

inevitably interact. Accounting for

this, a critical aspect of corrosion

control is choosing materials that are

close within the galvanic series, to

decelerate the exchange of electrons

between the two metals. Coatings

are another important consideration

of corrosion control. Some vessel

specifications exclusively call for

the coating of the anodic member,

as this is the electron donor that

erodes. However, the Association

for Materials Protection and

Performance (AMPP) recommends

coating both cathodic and anodic

metals to reduce the interaction

between them 1 .

According to AMPP, 70% of pressure

vessel coating failures are due to

inadequate surface preparation 1 . By

borrowing specifications from the

Society of Protective Coatings, SSPC

SP-5 or AMPP Standard RP0178-

2007, and coating manufacturer

recommendations, engineers can

ensure that vessel materials are free

of oils, dust, and rust before being

coated. Welding specifications also

lay the groundwork for long-term

life and reduced corrosion rates, like

AMPP RO0178, which requires welds

and sharp edges to be ground down

to avoid crevices.

Pressure vessel design is

significantly impacted by the

geometry of the underdrain. A

proper underdrain design can

prevent electrolyte build-up which

corrodes vessel outlets. Per the

welding specifications, avoiding

unintentional crevices within the

vessel will prevent water and media

stagnation, which wear coatings

and vessel materials. Finally,

designs should make the inside of

vessels accessible for operators to

periodically exchange media and

recoat.

Hydraulic Performance

When designing pressure vessels, it’s

important to categorize them into

three regions:

• Overdrain – Where water enters

the system and is distributed onto

the media.

• Media Bed – A resin or carbonbased

media that removes

contaminants.

• Underdrain – Nozzles or slotted

pipe that separates treated water

from media.

The coordinated sizing and

geometry of these three regions can

dictate the long-term performance

of a pressure vessel and have

considerable effects on corrosion

rates, lifespan, and operational costs.

Each region must work in harmony

to create a plug flow within the

media, the ideal hydraulic condition

for pressure vessel treatment.

Overdrain design establishes the

pressure differential and distribution

patterns within the system.

Reference: [1] AMPP, aka NACE, International, 2000. NACE Publication 80200/SSPC-TR 4-2000,

Preparation of Protective Coating Specifications for Atmospheric Service.



Overdrain designs include:

• Inlet Diffusers

• Header-Lateral Distributors

• Four-point Nozzles

Four well-established underdrain

designs play an equal and opposite

role to the overdrain, maintaining

appropriate outflow rates, plug flow,

and pressure differentials.

• Header-Lateral – Employs a

horizontal drain pipe with laterals

to drain treated water.

• External Cone – Consists of a

circular pattern of nozzles and

screens.

• Internal Done – Similar to a

colander and is welded inside the

unit.

• External Ring Header – The latest

evolution of underdrain design, the

external ring header uses nozzles

and screens and fits flush with the

vessel.

Accounting for the relationship

between the three regions during

the design phase pays dividends in

saved energy, lower maintenance

time and expenses, and optimized

media use. Minimizing head loss and

achieving plug flow are the keys to

vessel design, which can be aided by

modeling tools.

Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

software models the internal velocity

and pressure distributions of fully

developed flows, which can inform

sizing and validate the individual

designs of all three vessel regions.

Engineers can take the parameters

here to experiment with and identify

a design that maintains a vessel's

plug flow.

Media Optimization

Pressure vessels often contain

Granular Activated Carbon (GAC)

and for good reason, it’s a universal

water purifier that removes

countless contaminants. However,

to treat PFAS, other media may

be better suited to secure lifespan,

manageable maintenance costs, and

performance results.

GAC vessels operate at hydraulic

loading rates between two and

ten gallons per minute per square

foot (gpm/ft2) and typically 10

minutes of empty bed contact time

(EBCT). It has been shown that subbituminous

and lignite coal-based

products can treat equal volumes of

water at identical EBCTs, meaning

the carbon use rate in pounds of

GAC per 1,000 gallons of water is less

for the sub-bituminous and lignitebased

carbons than bituminous

coal-based products.

Competitive adsorption from other

compounds in the feed water can

reduce the adsorption capacity for

targeted contaminants like PFAS.

High total organic carbon (TOC) and

other competing contaminants may

shorten the life of the GAC media

bed.

Suggested equation for determining

media volume based on the desired

empty bed contact time (EBCT):

EBCT (min) = Carbon Vol. (ft3)/ Flow

Rate (ft3/min)

Ion Exchange (IX) resins tend to

cost more per pound but can target

specific contaminants such as PFOA

and PFOS. They treat PFAS at an

EBCT of 2-3 minutes and withstand

higher hydraulic loading rates,

between 6-18 gpm/ft2. While IX can

more selectively treat contaminants

than GAC, competing anions such

as SO4, NO3, and TOC must be

accounted for during sizing and

predicting media bed life.

PFAS is a complex chemical family

that has inspired alternate media

development. Proprietary media

such as CETCO’s Fluoro-Sorb offers

a two-minute EBCT and hydraulic

loading rates up to 14 gpm/ft2.

Performance testing shows this

medium matches the results of IX

and is effective against both long

and short-chain PFAS. Media lifespan

is dictated by PFAS concentrations.

No matter which media is right

for the job, the ability to access,

remove, and replace spent media

for inspection, regeneration, or

incineration is vital to facilitating

long-term operations and

maintenance by staff.

Long-term O&M

Pressure vessel design doesn’t end

after selecting media. The final tenet

of pressure vessel design considers

how the vessel will be operated

and maintained. The design

choices made earlier in the process

dictate the standard operating

procedures required, particularly the

underdrains.

• Header-lateral - The internal

structure of this design challenges

the lining and can cause corrosion.

Media must be removed from

the vessel for any underdrain

maintenance and requires

confined space entry protocol.

• External cone - No vessel entry is

required for working on its nozzles

and no confined space protocol is

required for maintenance.

• Internal cone - Because of its

shape and welding seams, this

design has lining challenges,

increases vessel height, and can be

prone to corrosion.





• External ring header - This design allows for shorter

heights, advantageous for existing buildings.

Features one homogenous lining to avoid corrosive

crevices. Doesn’t require carbon removal for

maintenance or confined space entry.

When vessel professionals discuss simpler designs,

they typically refer to ease of inspection during

service events. Especially during media reactivation,

accessibility and lack of confined space protocol

uncomplicates upkeep for operators.

These systems often operate inside a building, so

considering height during design can affect the

facility’s broader operational costs. The annual electric

costs related to HVAC and pumping water to the

overdrain are directly affected by vessel height.

The final design parameter to consider is backwashing.

Media like GAC and Fluoro-Sorb require backwashing

to stratify the media and remove fine particles. The

backwashing process requires a larger volume vessel.

Our Future with PFAS

Many factors will affect pressure vessel design for

PFAS removal. When choosing media, engineers

must consider the types and concentrations of

PFAS compounds, the presence of competing

contaminants, and associated plant upgrades.

With the four tenets of pressure vessel design in hand,

engineers can rest assured their design will perform

well for water providers and protect public health.

As new PFAS regulations change the landscape

of water and wastewater treatment, consulting

engineers will see an uptick in treatment projects to

remove these chemicals. Pressure vessels have proven

results in removing PFAS due to their media variability,

throughput, and cost of ownership.

Following the four tenets of pressure vessel design,

engineers can build the least complex system with

the lowest cost of ownership to prevent late-night calls

from clients about failing equipment.

The order of operations presented here is gleaned from

hundreds of years of collective experience in design,

construction, and operation of these systems globally.

Working with a technology provider early in the process

is also recommended to leverage their experience and

augment design quality.

About the Author: Neal Megonnell is the Vice

President of Technical Services at Aqueous

Vets, where he manages technical sales and

process research. Neal has worked in water

treatment for 35 years, primarily concentrating

on activated carbon and pressure vessels.

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DEI Initiatives

The Impact of DEI

Initiatives on Water Utilities

Walnut Valley Water District’s Journey

Walnut Valley Water District

(WVWD) provides drinking water

and recycled water to nearly

100,000 residents throughout the

City of Diamond Bar, portions of the

cities of Walnut, Industry, Pomona,

and West Covina, and the easterly

unincorporated area of Rowland

Heights in California. The District is

supported by a diverse and talented

staff and leadership team that is

committed to matching industry

influence with regional relevance.

With the goals of enhancing

organizational performance,

employee satisfaction, and customer

engagement, the District is making

investments in efforts to expand

and enhance diversity, equity,

and inclusion. WVWD’s work in

advancing diversity, equity, and

inclusion (DEI) programs rival those

made only by large, progressive

water utilities to date — highlighting

the tangible possibilities and

benefits for water utilities of all sizes.

Building on Our Culture

of Inclusion

WVWD’s has a long-standing

commitment to foster an inclusive

work culture. Overall, team members

enjoy their work and like and

respect one another, with some

even referring to colleagues as

their “extended family.” The District

has a long history of investing in

employees and a tradition of hosting

a variety of activities that bring

employees together to celebrate

their diverse backgrounds.

However, the changing

demographics of the service territory

and the water workforce prompted

District leadership to engage team

members in personal reflection and

team-building activities to build on

its already strong DEI foundation.

With the support of a leadership

development coach, Clint Camac

of the Leadership Development

Network, team members explored

“The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive

Team,” a framework that addresses

trust, conflict, commitment,

accountability, and results. WVWD

also partnered with consultants, Dr.

Susan Allen and Karina Cervantes

of Ortega Strategies Group and

Dr. Jefferson Huang, to conduct

a multi-session training focused

on unconscious bias and cultural

competence, exploring these

concepts both internally and in

communication with customers.

These efforts prompted significant

discussion and a commitment to

being more conscious of blind spots

and how they may unintentionally

impact colleagues and customers.

"Over the 20 years that I’ve been

with WVWD, we have prioritized

creating a culture where our team

feels like family. Our recent DEI

initiatives build on this foundation,

fostering trust, commitment, and

cultural competence to better meet

the needs of our team members

and our diverse community,” says

General Manager Sherri Shaw.

In follow-up to the workshops,

WVWD established a committee

with employees from every

department voluntarily serving

and meeting quarterly to develop

a formal DEI plan. This plan serves

as a roadmap for the District’s

future DEI efforts, ensuring that

the commitment to inclusion and

belonging is sustained.

The proactive approach taken by

WVWD’s leadership demonstrates a

forward-thinking attitude that other

medium-sized water utilities can —

and should — emulate.

Cultivating DEI

Water Leaders

In addition, WVWD is committed to

cultivating its leaders. In both 2023

and 2024, the District supported

applications of two members of the

management and general employee

unit team for participation in the

competitive American Water Works

Association, Transformative Water

Leadership Academy. The TWLA

program brings together early and

mid-career professionals from across

the U.S. and Canada with the goals

of expanding diversity in the pool

of qualified utility professionals.

The program helps build a stronger

water workforce, instilling in leaders

an awareness of, and abiding

commitment to, everything it really

takes to help communities thrive.

Participants find and define their

leadership objectives and turn them

into actionable plans.

“This experience has not only

expanded my professional network

but also deepened my commitment

to fostering community resilience

and sustainability through leadership

in the water sector,” said Director

of External Affairs & Sustainability

Lily Lopez, a recent TWLA graduate.

“I make it a priority to share the


DEI Initiatives

resources and knowledge gained

with my team members, fostering

mentorship and creating a cycle of

growth and equity for everyone

at WVWD.”

Supporting and Engaging

Diverse Water Customers

Insights from the District’s

professional development work

illuminated gaps in its resources to

communicate and engage its large

Chinese- and Spanish-speaking

customer base. To further support

customer engagement and

support, WVWD collaborated with

the WaterNow Alliance through its

Project Accelerator program. This

program provides water utilities

with free support on projects that

promote sustainability and DEI.

With the support of the WaterNow

Alliance, WVWD partnered with

organizations like the Chinese

American Parent Association and

Chinese-American associations in

each of the cities the District serves

to educate about water conservation

and sustainability and to build trust

with customers.

WVWD redoubled its commitment

to ensuring that all customers,

regardless of their background, have

equitable access to resources and

information. WVWD also equipped

all team members with translation

tools to ensure that the needs

and concerns of all customers are

proactively addressed in both the

field and in the office.

By addressing the unique needs and

concerns of various demographic

groups, WVWD enhances customer

satisfaction and trust.

Best DEI Practices and

Water Industry Standards

WVWD’s success in implementing

DEI initiatives sets a benchmark

for other water utilities, particularly

mid-sized and smaller systems.

By formalizing its DEI priorities,

practices, and commitments,

WVWD provides a model that can

be replicated across the industry.

The District’s experiences and best

practices offer valuable insights

for other organizations seeking to

enhance their DEI efforts.

As water utilities face increasing

challenges related to sustainability

and community engagement, the

need to reflect on and integrate DEI

into all aspects of our organizations

and work cannot be overstated. By

following the example set by WVWD,

water utilities can harness the power

of diversity and inclusion to achieve

greater efficiency, innovation,

and customer satisfaction. The

journey toward a more inclusive

and equitable industry is not only

beneficial but essential for the future

of water utilities.

Submitted by CA-NV AWWA

Inclusion and Diversity Committee

Vice President Lily Lopez, Walnut

Valley Water District, Director of

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Event Recap

2024 Annual Fall Conference Wrap-up

From October 21-24, 2024, CA-NV

AWWA hosted the Fall Conference

in Reno, NV, at both the Atlantis

Hotel and Sparks Convention Center,

connected by the Sky Bridge. Nearly

700 attendees explored the latest

advancements in the water industry.

The event featured 100 exhibitors

showcasing cutting-edge

technologies in the expo hall and

over 84 speakers sharing their

expertise on industry trends and

innovations.

A highlight was the two facility

tours taking members for an upclose

look at the Truckee Meadows

Water Authority’s Mt. Rose Water

Treatment Plant on Tuesday and

their hydroelectric generation facility

on Wednesday.

Welcoming Jim Elliott

as Our Section Chair

During the annual business meeting,

the new Executive Committee

members were approved, including

the appointment of Jim Elliott as

Section Chair. Jim is the Senior

Manager of Engineering at Liberty,

an investor-owned water utility,

overseeing seven California water

systems serving

approximately

160,000 residents.

He manages a team

responsible for $20M in annual

capital improvement projects,

ensuring safe, reliable water service

for Liberty’s customers.

With 32 years of experience in the

industry, Jim is highly regarded for

his technical abilities as well as his

dedication to the CA-NV AWWA

Section.

“Working for Liberty has provided me

numerous opportunities to increase

my knowledge, responsibilities, and

leadership skills,” noted Jim during

his first speech as Section Chair. “My

employer, Liberty, has also supported

my involvement with the Section

during my entire career. They benefit

from my involvement, especially

when it comes to the network of

water industry professionals I have

developed.”

Jim noted he’s experienced plenty

of ups and downs in his career,

and the Section has also seen

peaks and valleys over its 104-year

history. The pandemic was hard

on everyone, including a financial

burden for non-profit associations

such as the Section. The Governing

Board is taking bold steps to build

a sustainable operation so CA-NV

AWWA will continue to lead, educate,

and serve water professionals.

“Members are our lifeblood, and our

core mission is to serve them,” Jim

said.

During his speech to members, Jim

outlined the priorities for the coming

year, including:

1. Support and promote the single

conference format, now called

Water Conference of the West, and

other educational programs to

ensure the Section is sustainable.



Event Recap

2. Appointing an ad-hoc committee

to update the Section’s five-year

Strategic Plan, with an emphasis

on our mission, objectives, and

programs, including the priorities

of the section. It will address the

plans and operations of all councils,

divisions, committees, and other

elements of the section.

3. Finally, continue the focus on

growing the Section’s endowment

fund such that the scholarship

award program reaches a selfsustaining

level. “I’m issuing a

Chair’s challenge to all members to

donate to the endowment fund.”

Donate at

bit.ly/canv-donate .

“This fall conference

is another one of our world class

education programs that benefits

all of the section’s membership,”

Jim said during his wrap-up. “I look

forward to seeing all of you, and

your fellow team members, at the

inaugural Water Conference of the

West in Anaheim!”

The Section did grow membership,

and it saw several wins on the

certification front, such as working

with California's Office of Operator

Certification to make their processes

more efficient.


Honoring Outgoing Chair

Larry Lyford

Overseeing the annual business

meeting was the last assignment

for Outgoing Chair Larry Lyford,

the retired plant manager for Helix

Water District.

At last year’s conference, Larry

announced a focus on membership,

advocacy, and certification advocacy.

During his speech, Larry noted

another major certification

achievement – receiving the ANSI

National Accreditation Board’s

(ANAB) accreditation for CA-NV

AWWA’s Cross Control certification

programs. We are the first accredited

certifying body in the country for

these specialties.

Additional 2024 achievements

included:

• Updating the Distribution Main

Flushing and Cleaning Handbook.

• Receiving workforce development

grants.

• Members were actively involved

in discussions with the State

Water Board and EPA about

regulatory issues and maximum

contaminant levels (MCLs).

• The ACE24 conference in Anaheim

was a huge success with over

10,000 attendees.

“Through it all I received tremendous

support from our talented Executive

Team, the Board and Section Staff,

my thanks to all of you,” Larry said

with a beaming smile during his

closing remarks. “We accomplished

a lot and set in motion some

noticeably big changes for the

Section.”


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Award Winners

The 2024 Fuller Award Recipients

The George Warren Fuller Award is presented to

CA-NV AWWA Section members who provide distinguished service

to the water supply field and to AWWA.

Jacquelyn "Jaci" Parsons

Conference Director, CA-NV AWWA Governing Board

Assistant Director, City of Brentwood

Jaci is a selfless individual who is a detail-oriented organizer and planner

who is always thinking about improvements and lessons learned.

During the day she is ensuring regulatory compliance for a municipal

water treatment system that uses both surface water and groundwater.

In her spare time, after excelling at her day job, she ensures

regulatory compliance and reporting for small water systems

in neighboring communities.

Jaci is second from the left.

She has volunteered for well over a decade, ensuring California–Nevada

Section events run smoothly when it comes to planning and execution of competitions, and more recently, Section

conferences. Working with or without a title, Jaci is always present and a go-to person for logistics and what

needs to happen.

Although she works tirelessly behind the scenes, today the spotlight is on Jaci, and rightfully so. In commemoration of

selflessly giving her time, expertise, energy, passion, dedication and leadership to ensure clean, safe, compliant drinking

water to the public, CA-NV AWWA recognizes Jaci Parsons with the George Warren Fuller Award.

Nicole is second from the left.

Dr. Nicole Blute

Director of Drinking Water Process

Technologies, Hazen and Sawyer

Nicole is recognized throughout the nation for her contribution to the

betterment of public health. With more than 20 years of water quality

research experience, she is the author or coauthor of more than 40 peerreviewed

articles about water quality and treatment and has performed

research on hexavalent chromium, arsenic, PFAS, atrazine, nitrosamines,

nitrification control, desalination water quality issues, lead and copper

rule compliance, harmful algal blooms, 1,4-dioxane, volatile organic

compounds, MTBE, and corrosion issues.

Nicole has participated on many AWWA committees, including the

Inorganic Contaminants Committee and our Section’s Recycled Water

Committee. She also served as a Trustee on AWWA’s Water Science and

Research Division and as associate editor for Water Science Journal.

Nicole recently served as the project manager for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s groundwater

remediation program, involving about 88 million gallons per day of treatment, addressing more than 19 wells in the San

Fernando Valley using advanced oxidation and granular activated carbon. She feels fortunate to have served in the role

for the past nine years.

For her enormous contribution to AWWA’s vision to create a better world through better water, we’re pleased

to present Dr. Nicole Blute with the George Warren Fuller Award.


Award Winners

Fall Conference Award Winners

Donald Kaiser Volunteerism Award

Benjamin Bennett

Walter O. Weight Membership

Recognition

Vanessa Campos

Young Professional of the Year

Anika Wong Young

Young Professional of the Year

Ben Roden

Kenneth Miller Founder's Award

Harold Bailey

Chair's Award

Colter Anderson

Chair's Award

Bill Cardinal

Chair's Award

Kate Nutting

Chair's Award

Helix Water District Water

Quality Team

Chair's Award

Issam Najm

Chair's Award

Dave Dismang

Chair's Award

Terri Elliot

Chair's Award

David Hokanson

Chair's Award

Mark Umphres

Section Leadership Recognition

Yan Zhang


Robert Janowski


Heather Collins


Edward (E.J). Caldwel


Colter Anderson


Uzi Daniel


Cameron Tana


Sepideh Shirkhani


Bill Cardinal

Host Utility Award

Truckee Meadows Water Authority

Local Arrangements Committee Co-Chair

Ben Jesch

Local Arrangements Committee Co-Chair

Lauren Jones

The 2024 Scholarship Recipients

Graduate Scholarship Winners

Alma Bartholow awarded by Golden State Water Company ------------ $5,000.00

Gabson Baguma awarded by California American Water ---------------- $2,500.00

Gabson Baguma awarded by Xylem Let's Solve Water -------------------- $2,500.00

Rachel Kennard awarded by California Water Service Company ------- $5,000.00

Thomas Kaps awarded by Dr. Pankaj Parekh Memorial-------------------- $5,000.00

Operator Scholarships

Hector Gonzalez AWWA Operator Scholarship------------------------------ $1,000.00

Paul Cabrera AWWA Operator Scholarship----------------------------------- $1,000.00

Joshua Scott AWWA Operator Scholarship----------------------------------- $1,000.00

Alex Huerta AWWA Operator Scholarship------------------------------------- $1,000.00

Hector Juares AWWA Operator Scholarship---------------------------------- $1,000.00

Gilbert Verduzco AWWA Operator Scholarship------------------------------ $1,000.00

Jeffrey Martinez AWWA Operator Scholarship------------------------------ $1,000.00

Nicholas Ebat AWWA Operator Scholarship---------------------------------- $1,000.00


Member Innovations

Revolutionizing

Groundwater

Monitoring

Rancho Water's Well Depth

Measurement System

By Kimy Wall

Groundwater management is critical for water

resource sustainability, especially in droughtprone

areas such as Southern California.

Rancho California Water District in Temecula, also known as

Rancho Water, is a leader in innovative water solutions and

has taken significant steps forward with the development

of the Well Depth Measurement System (WDMS). The

invention is groundbreaking technology designed to

improve monitoring accuracy, reduce maintenance, and

increase cost efficiency.

Traditional groundwater monitoring, such as manual

sounding and bubbler systems, are labor-intensive, prone

to inaccuracies, and require frequent maintenance. These

methods consume time, resources, and are vulnerable

to human error, leading to inconsistent data. Regular

calibration and upkeep further increase operational costs.

Recognizing these challenges, Sonny Miller, the

Maintenance Projects Manager on Rancho Water’s

Electrical Team, sought a solution that would improve

groundwater monitoring.

INTRODUCING WDMS

Developed in the summer of 2023, WDMS is an automated,

low-maintenance solution that revolutionizes groundwater

monitoring. Utilizing advanced technology, it replaces

traditional methods by using servo systems to feed a

conductive, print-marked cable with a stainless-steel probe

into a PVC tube on the well.

The setup delivers exceptional accuracy of +/- 0.2 inches

and repeatability of +/- 0.125 inches at 500 feet, surpassing

industry standards.

A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) serves as the central

control unit, managing the servo drives, inputs, outputs,

communication, and safety systems. The automation

ensures reliable and consistent data collection in diverse

environmental conditions, making it a superior tool for longterm

groundwater monitoring.

Photos courtesy of Rancho Water.


Member Innovations

Left photo: Sonny Miller

[Middle] and the rest of the

Rancho Water, Electrical Team.

Photos courtesy of Rancho Water.

MODULAR DESIGN

One of the key benefits of the

WDMS is its modular design, which

allows it to integrate seamlessly with

existing infrastructure. The scalability

means water agencies can adopt

the technology without significant

disruption to their current systems,

reducing installation time and costs.

The WDMS also requires minimal

maintenance compared to

traditional methods. While manual

systems often require monthly or

quarterly servicing, the WDMS only

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drastically reduces labor costs, saving

water agencies up to $20,000 per

well over time.

Rancho Water’s initial testing and

field verification have proven the

system’s effectiveness, and the

district plans to expand its use to all

57 wells within its service area.

FUTURE IMPLICATIONS

Rancho Water’s WDMS is not

only a breakthrough for the

district but also holds significant

potential for other water agencies.

With a growing emphasis on

sustainable water management,

particularly under regulations

such as California’s Sustainable

Groundwater Management Act

(SGMA), the WDMS offers a valuable

tool for agencies looking to improve

groundwater monitoring accuracy

and reduce costs.

Rancho Water plans to make the

technology available to other

water districts, helping to enhance

groundwater management across

the industry.

Rancho Water’s Well Depth

Measurement System is a prime

example of how innovation can

drive efficiency and sustainability in

the water industry. By automating

a traditionally manual process, the

WDMS offers a reliable, accurate, and

cost-effective solution that has the

potential to transform groundwater

monitoring for water agencies

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As water agencies face increasing

challenges in managing resources

sustainably, solutions like the WDMS

will be essential for maintaining

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long-term resilience in water

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Regulatory Update

California’s Direct Potable Reuse

Regulations Flow into Action

By Brenley McKenna

After decades of scientific and public health research, extensive

regulatory development, and a strict water quality monitoring

framework, California’s Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) regulations

became effective on October 1, 2024.

The State Water Resources Control

Board, along with WateReuse

California, and dozens of water

utilities, non-profit organizations,

academic institutions, and public

health agencies, partnered to

develop DPR standards that further

provides an additional tool to assist

water agencies in combating

climate change impacts and water

reliability.

The remarkable collaboration

and dedicated leadership across

California were essential to

developing the regulations. This

achievement opens new pathways

for creating a sustainable water

future for our communities.

“Today marks the beginning of

a new era of sustainability for

California water resources. We will

see a new generation of projects

incorporating recycled water at

large and small systems across

the state,” said Deven Upadhyay,

Interim General Manager of the

Metropolitan Water District of

Southern California. “We know

these projects will deliver safe,

high-quality water, thanks to the

efforts of the State Water Board and

dedicated experts to ensure these

regulations protect public health.

That is our highest priority.”

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Regulatory Update

What is IPR and DPR?

Potable reuse is a proven process

where water treated at reclamation

facilities is further purified to above

drinking water standards before

being reused as a drinking water

source. Two types of potable reuse

options exist, Indirect Potable Reuse

(IPR), and DPR.

IPR uses recycled water (often used

to irrigate athletic fields, golf courses,

and parks) and further treats it, using

proven technology, in a three-step

process called a “treatment train.”

This process implements micro

filtration/ultra filtration, reverse

osmosis, and ultraviolet light/

advanced oxidation to achieve “pure

water”.

Once treated, IPR uses an

environmental component such

as groundwater injection, reservoir

augmentation, or distribution to

a river above a municipal intake

downstream. The water is then

treated an additional time before

being sent to homes, businesses, or

manufacturing facilities.

DPR also uses recycled water and

the same treatment train processes

but does not use an environmental

component. The difference

exists in the increased pathogen

removal efficacy and the additional

monitoring requirements.

The effectiveness of the treatment

process is measured in “log”

removal. IPR typically requires a log

removal (one log is 90%, two log

is 99%, and so on) of 12, which is a

99.9999999999% removal rate of

all contaminants including viruses,

bacteria, protozoa, PFAS, micro

plastics, pharmaceuticals, personal

care products, and more.

DPR has a log removal of 20 or

99.999999999999999999% of all

contaminants. This increased

removal rate provides additional

safeguards by ensuring the DPR

water is of the highest quality and

safe for consumption.

“Water reliability is critical to

the state’s economy as many

sectors including manufacturing,

agriculture, residential,

environmental, and local businesses

use this resource to ensure their

viability and success. These are the

hidden uses of water,” said David

Pedersen, General Manager of Las

Virgenes Municipal Water District

and past President of WateReuse

California.

Diversifying Water Portfolios

Climate change impacts have

required water agencies to further

diversify their water portfolios to

ensure long-term water reliability

throughout the state. Erratic

weather patterns cause uncertainty

for consistent snowpack and the

delivery of water from northern

California to the south.

While IPR is more widely used, the

DPR regulations provide another

option for water agencies who may

not have access to an environmental

component and have limited source

water supplies.

Mother Nature has been recycling

and reusing water for billions of

years. The potable reuse treatment

processes use the blueprint of the

natural water cycle but expedite the

purification of the water.

These new DPR regulations are the

culmination of a multi-industry effort

where public health, safety, and

strict compliance mandates affords

California an additional option to

support and ensure the critical water

needs of residents and the economic

foundation of the fifth largest

economy in the world.

"The Pure Water San Diego program

would not be possible without the

continued evolution and expansion

of potable reuse regulations in

California,” said Juan Guerreiro,

Director, City of San Diego Public

Utilities Department.

About the author: Brenley McKenna is the

Executive Director of WateReuse California.

“Regulatory staff, advocacy

groups, industry partners,

manufacturers, academia,

associations, and the general

public have all played a

crucial role in this historic

accomplishment. DPR

regulations are grounded on

science, innovative technology

and knowledge sharing

activities that have spanned

decades.“ – Sue Mosburg,

Executive Director,

CA-NV AWWA

“Embracing DPR unlocks the

best possible outcomes for

generations to come. Looking

forward, it’s an exciting time to

be part of the water industry

as we help communities to

build resiliency, innovate, and

make their dreams of water

independence a reality.”

– Dr. Erin Mackey, CA-NV

AWWA Trustee,

Brown and Caldwell

“The new DPR regulations

provide clear regulatory

pathways for future potable

reuse projects, allowing

substantial flexibility for

individual projects while also

setting rigorous standards to

ensure the health and safety of

public water supplies."

– Sunny Wang,

City of Santa Monica

For more information, please

visit:

• Learn about AWT Operator

certification and get

certified at awtoperator.org

• WateReuse California DPR

resources bit.ly/watereuseca

• State Water Board DPR

regulations bit.ly/swrcb-dpr


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