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Thomas Scientific sympathizes with those of you who have been affected by the recent flooding.   We are able to help get your lab back up and running.  We’ll take the time to get your lab by helping find the right replacement equipment and supplies.   Please contact Susan Marra at susanm@thomassci.com, 610-223-3096 or Brenda Wido at brendaw@thomassci.com, 215-801-6509 cell.  You can also view us online at www.thomassci.com or call ou

If any utility is concerned about the condition of their water storage tank due to the floods, we would be glad to stop by and inspect the exterior of their tank and, if there is any question concerning the interior of the tank, we will use our ROV to inspect the interior of their tank.

What kind of permits, fees, registration etc. is involved, if we decided to purchase our own dump truck to transport solids? We are now using a contractor for pickup and disposal at a nearby landfill. Which is more economical or less of a headache? Does anyone have a yearly cost figure to own and use your own dump truck? What size truck is the best? We generate approx. 15 ton per week.  Thanks!  nickstark@ymail.com

Pennsylvania Rural Water Association has sent all circuit riders to Eastern PA to help with this tragedy. Please contact us at 800-653-PRWA(7792) or online here for help.

More information is also available from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.

http://www.pema.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pema_home/4463

Again you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Valued Client,

As many East Coast communities deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, SwiftReach would like to recommend the following:

If you found you had questions or even a little uncertainty about using our Notification Service, SwiftReach offers free online training several times a month. To register for a training session, log into your SwiftReach account, on the left side of the page under the heading of Tutorials & Help click on Webex Training, then click on the date and time that is right for you.

Learn more about PRWA / Swiftreach here if not already a customer.

Dear Valued SwiftReach Client,

Many of our clients on the East Coast may be impacted by Hurricane Irene this weekend.  As with any natural disaster, the feedback we are receiving from local officials is that they “prepare for the worst and hope for the best.”  In your efforts to prepare for this storm, or any pending natural disaster, SwiftReach would like to recommend the following:

Can someone point me in the right direction to get the DEP reg on the procedure to handle a burst water line for residential use

Sodium Hypochlorite: “Inherently Safe Technology”

A company from New York that deals in degreasers for lift stations and other wastewater related products, contacted a few of our staff members, by using the company directory.

 Anderson Technical Services is now a distributor for Kuntze Instruments. Kuntze manufacturers inline Analyzers that incorporate the Amperometric method of measurement.

Depending on the model the customer can accurately measure Free Chlorine, Total Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Peroxide, Ozone, Conductivity.

This units require no reagents which will help reduce your operating expenses and cost less than most other manufacturers.

Call us or go to our website for more information.

Howdy Folks,

I am so excited to get to meet with all of our new clients using eNETPAY. Stop by PRWA Financial Services at the conference and say "Howdy." For those that are still thinking about utilizing eNETPAY or want more information, Please see me during the conference and I'll give you the nickel tour.

Thank you,

Tony

800-926-3466

As promised, I've begun setting up pre-certification study group sessions for 2011. This is primarily for those Water operators getting ready to take the General Exam in 2011 or 2012. We will also review the Water sub-classes as time allows. The study material will be the DEP Training Modules found at http://www.prwa.com/content/operator-certification-modules.

WREN 2011 Source Water Protection Education  & Community Watershed Education Grants are now available!

WREN Projects work to protect and improve our most precious natural resource, our water.

WREN Grant Applications due March 25, 2011
Download Guidance and Grant Applications at:  http://wren.palwv.org/grants/local.html

Our Authority will soon be adopting this ordinance and I'm looking for the best way to conduct this inspection.

Do we buy a new camera and do it ourselves or hire a contractor?  Who is available?

Do we need to be certified?

Any help would be appreciated.

My number is 570-345-8111 ext.210

WATER = THE BASIS OF ALL LIFE

BOLD BUT REALITY.

I search a pump for use as a spare. Pump must be a Hydromagnetic with 15 Horsepower http://www.micro-tronik.com/forum/

Sprinkler System Moratorium Bill Fails to Reach Final Passage

HB 1196, placing a one-year moratorium on the requirement for residential fire sprinkler systems in new single family homes, did not move forward for a vote in the House during the final session day on November 16th.  Therefore, the mandate found in the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) requiring sprinklers in all new single family homes will be effective starting January 1, 2011.

For all you new and pre-certified water operators - I am setting up some 3-day Water School courses around the state.  My target areas are:

Jan - Mercer County area, Centre County area and the Scranton area (these courses will be 3 days in a row at each location)

Feb - Westmoreland/Allegheny Counties area, Berks County area and the Carlisle area (these courses will be 1-day a week for 3 weeks at each location)

Watch the training calendar for more detail on where and when.