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DEQ/EPA Tools & Links
January 22, 2007
EPA Pretreatment Streamlining Rule
EPA has issued a fact sheet detailing how industries regulated by the pretreatment program might use equivalent mass limits rather than concentration limits. See the PDF below for details.
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2007-EPA-Streamlining-Fact-Sheet--3.pdf | 120k |
July 31, 2007
EPA Guidance on Watershed-Based Permiting
Detailed EPA guidance on Watershed-Based NPDES Permitting Implementation Guidance (12/2003) The information can be found at http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/watershedpermitting_finalguidance.pdf
July 30, 2006
EPA develops security training tool
Emergency Response Tabletop CD-ROM Exercises for Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems (EPA-817-C-05-001).
The CD-based tool contains tabletop exercises to help train water and wastewater utility workers in preparing and carrying-out emergency response plans. The exercises provided on the CD can help strengthen relationships between a water supplier and their emergency response team (e.g., health officials, laboratories, fire, police, emergency medical services, and local, state, and federal officials). Users can also adapt the materials for their own needs. The exercises also allow water suppliers to test their Emergency Response Plans before an actual incident occurs.
In total, twelve unique exercises can be created from the CDROM, incorporating teaching points from documents created by the Water Security Division relating to emergency response. The trainer or user will be able to select the threat warning from the eight basic types described in the Response Protocol Toolbox (e.g., security breach, witness account, direct notification by perpetrator, unusual water quality, consumer complaints, notification by public health agency, notification by news agency, notification by law enforcement agency).
The trainer or user will also be able to choose from five basic event types: intentional contamination, security breach, cyber security, physical attack, and interdependency. Finally, users are encouraged to adapt the materials on the CD to meet their own needs and objectives.
Currently hard copies of the CD can be back-ordered from the National Service Center for Environmental Publications by calling 1-800-490-9198 or by sending an email to ncepimal@one.net. Interested parties wishing to view the materials on the CD before copies are available can currently do so on the Water Security Channel and on the WaterISAC public site by clicking on the icon with the EPA logo.
Also available: more EPA information on security issues for wastewater plants.
July 30, 2006
DEQ Issues Report to Legislature On Water Reuse in Urban Areas
A recently released Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) report on water reuse in urban areas in Oregon makes several recommendations targeted to encourage the beneficial reuse of properly treated wastewater. The report identifies opportunities for and barriers to greater water reuse. Using water that has been previously utilized for a different purpose helps conserve finite water sources. Several ACWA members participated in the development of the report.
Here's the complete release.
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Waterreusereportreleased.pdf | 56k |
July 30, 2006
DEQ Enforcement Database
DEQ has built a database of enforcement action taken by the agency. It summarizes enforcement actions taken since 1997 in a searchable database.
July 30, 2006
EPA Launches Sustainable Infrastructure and Water and Wastewater Pricing Web Sites
Clean and safe water is critical for human and ecosystem health. Our nation's livelihood depends, in large part, on the quality of our water - for drinking, swimming, recreation, economic uses, and other benefits of healthy ecosystems. Over the past 20 years communities have spent more than $1 trillion (in 2001 dollars) on drinking water treatment and supply and wastewater treatment and disposal. However, the infrastructure that provides us with drinking water and treats our wastewater is aging. Much of it was constructed in the period following World War II and will be reaching the end of its useful life in the next 20-40 years. Communities are challenged to ensure that they can keep pace with the infrastructure needs of the future.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed web pages that describe and provide information about the ?Four Pillars of Sustainable Infrastructure.? Learn more about the Sustainable Infrastructure Initiative and Water and Wastewater Pricing.
July 30, 2006
Calculating Excess Thermal Loads
Use this DEQ policy on calculating excess thermal loads in preparing a NPDES permit renewal or reviewing a draft NPDES permit. Updated in June of 2003, this policy sets a statewide consistent approach for excess thermal load calculations.
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deqExcess-Thermal-Load-Permit-Limits-6.16.2003.pdf | 122k |
July 30, 2006
SSO Tracking Form
Oregon municipalities should be tracking Sanitary Sewer Overflows. Use the attached simple, excel-based spread sheet, to gather the information DEQ will be requesting.
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SSOReportingData1.xls | 15k |
July 30, 2006
Stream Information Available On-line
Learn more about biological information and listed species details in your receiving stream. EPA suggests using this information to determine what types of species might be present in receiving streams, and the types of temperature regimes that would be necessary to meet water quality standards.
January 16, 2008
EPA Report: Reducing Stormwater Costs through Low Impact Development (LID) Strategies and Practices
This new report contains 17 case studies from across the country that illustrate the economic viability of LID practices. Using these practices in construction projects can lower costs while improving environmental results. The report highlights examples that, in most cases, reduce project costs while improving environmental performance. Total capital savings ranged from 15 to 80 percent, with a few exceptions. To access this new report, please visit http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/lid
February 02, 2007
Vulnerability Assessments
Some wastewater agencies are completing vulnerability assessments to improve security at their treatment plants. Link to this EPA site to get information and tools on completing the assessments and related tools and training.
July 31, 2007
EPA Updates Nutrient Policy
EPA is indicating that every state needs to move to numeric nutrient standards. This memo outlines EPA's thinking and highlights where Oregon is in this process. The information can be found at http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/criteria/nutrient/policy20070525.pdf
September 07, 2007
EPA Starts Green Infrastructure Page
As EPA Regional Administrator Elin Miller discussed at the ACWA Summer Conference, EPA has started a green infrastructure page focused on a green approach to stormwater management.
March 30, 2007
New EPA Web Module Offers Watershed Outreach Training
EPA's Watershed Academy recently posted a free, updated online training module on "Getting In Step: A Guide to Conducting Watershed Outreach Campaigns." This module offers a tested step-by-step system to help local governments, watershed organizations and others maximize the effectiveness of public outreach campaigns to help solve nonpoint source pollution problems and protect local waterways. The module is based on EPA's free, downloadable outreach guide "Getting in Step: Guide for Conducting Watershed Outreach Campaigns" (published in Dec. 2003 and posted here
To view the new Getting in Step online training module, visit here
Approximately 50 other free online Watershed Academy training modules are available here
May 07, 2007
EPA Ditigal Outreach Toolbox
Link http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/toolbox/ to the EPA Nonpoint source Outreach toolbox - a comprehensive inventory of watershed education and outreach tools. Products include TV, radio, print ads and other outreach products, along with logos, slogans, and mascots, and information about outreach and education programs in other parts of the nation.
June 26, 2007
EPA Resources for School Lab Chemical Cleanouts
EPA and other partners have built a web site to help environmental professionals within a community partner with the local school district to clean out chemicals from school laboratories and maintenance facilities.
Go tohttp://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/clusters/schools/index.htm for more information about EPA's Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign.
February 29, 2008
EPA Wastewater Management Fact Sheet
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EPA-energycon-fasht-final3.pdf | 760k |
Education Materials
July 31, 2007
Industrial Pretreatment Brochures
In Microsoft Publisher format
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PretreatBrochureShort.pub | 700k |
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PretreatBrochure.pub | 3331k |
May 21, 2008
Building an Oregon Drug Take Back Program
This PowerPoint presentation summarizes the current status of efforts to build an Oregon Drug Take Back program.
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Building-an-Oregon-drug-take-back-program---revised-05-08.ppt | 1250k |
March 11, 2009
Organizational Tool for State Revolving Loan Fund Projects
This Excel-based tool, developed by Todd Miller at the City of Springfield/Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission, is a master checklist of what-you-need-to-do-when when applying for and receiving State Revolving Loan Fund dollars. This checklist has not been reviewed by, or approved by DEQ - - so be sure to consult with your DEQ loan officer routinely.
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SRF-Compliance-Matrix.xls | 42k |
January 24, 2008
Drug Take Back - Summary of national information and resources
The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program has compiled a one page summary of a variety of information sources and tools related to drug take back programs. Go to http://www.iisgcp.org/unwantedmeds/ for this useful compendium of information.
May 15, 2009
Presentations from the ACWA Stormwater Summit - Tuesday, April 21, 2009
What's Ahead for Oregon Stormwater Programs - A Regulator's View.....Annette Liebe, Oregon DEQ
Healthy Lawns Project....Keri Handaly, City of Gresham
Stormwater Solutions-Promoting Low Impact Development in Oregon Communities....Megan Kleibacker, Oregon Sea Grant, OSU Extension Service
Effective Erosion Control Programs at the Local Level....Maynard Flohaug, Rogue Valley Sewer Services
Sustainable Stormwater Research Collaborative....Dave Kliewer, City of Portland BES
Clean Water Services Private Water Quality Facility Program....Carrie Pak, Clean Water Services
Getting Things Done in Difficult Times....Steve Downs, City of Salem
Stormwater Facility Comparisons-Long Term Maintenance and Cost Issues....Steve Fancher, City of Gresham
Using Incentives to Promote Green Infrastructure....Ed MacMullan, ECONorthwest
Designing with Maintenance in Mind....Dawn Uchiyama, City of Portland BES
Oregon's Stormwater Runoff Quality....Becky Brosnan, Kennedy Jenks and Barb Adkins, City of Portland
Using a Master Sample to Integrate Stream Monitoring Programs....David P. Larsen, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
Oregon Department of Transportation-Updated Stormwater Technical Bulletin....William Fletcher, ODOT
Approaches to Residential Stormwater Management Retrofits...Amber Clayton, City of Portland and Keri Handaly, City of Gresham
April 28, 2009
Notice of Availability of Interim Version of the Oregon Streamflow Duration Assessment Method
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (Corps), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10, Oregon Operations Office (EPA), and the Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) jointly announce the publication and one-year trial implementation period of the Intermin Version of the Oregon Streamflow Duration Assessment Method.
See the PDF below for more information.
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Oregon-S.pdf | 136k |
July 30, 2006
PLOAD Software Available
A copy of the PLOAD software program, customized for ACWA members, is available. The PLOAD program, customized for ACWA by CH2M Hill, is a GIS-based model that allows municipalities to estimate sources of stormwater pollution on an annual average basis. This interactive tool allows stormwater managers to estimate pollutant loadings and reductions from various management and best management practice decisions. The program is based on ArcGIS 9.0 platform.
The program is only available to ACWA members. Please fill out the license agreement (see PLOAD License Agreement - to be signed) and return it to the ACWA office. A CD-ROM with the program, including a user's manual, will be mailed to you.
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PLOADLicenseAgree.pdf | 3014k |
July 30, 2006
Homeowner Grease Kits Available
ACWA has taken advantage of some Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) advertising that the Portland/Metropolitan agencies conducted this winter to order homeowner FOG outreach kits, now available to ACWA members.
These kits include a plastic grease scrapper, a lid that will fit three different sizes of metal cans and an easy-to-follow instruction card in English and Spanish that you can stamp your city/utilities logo on. The scrapper and lid both say "Freeze the Grease, Save the Drain" and "Brought to you by your local sewer utility." We had the budget to order enough for each ACWA member to have an initial supply of 40 kits. If there is enough interest, we can organize an additional run of materials at cost to ACWA members.
Attached are the campaign elements (newspaper ad and radio commercial) for the Portland-regional campaign. These items, too, are available to other communities who have an interest. The editing and talent costs to do a 13-week run of the radio ad is about $1500. The print ad is available free of charge. Both elements are attached. Contact the ACWA office by phone (503/236-6722) or e-mail if you would like a set of 40 homeowner grease scrapper kits. Only available to ACWA members. To have larger amounts of the kits printed contact GiGi Goff Company in Beaverton, OR at (503)646-3191 or gigigoffcompany@gmail.com
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FinalFOGPrintad1104.pdf | 88k |
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FOGRadioCommercial.mp3 | 945k |
September 10, 2007
PNCWA Drug Take Back Presentation
Review the presentation ACWA Executive Director Janet Gillaspie gave on Oregon’s Drug Take Back Program at the PNCWA conference in Vancouver on 9/10/07.
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PNCWA---09-07.pdf | 753k |
July 30, 2006
BMPs for Dentists
Here's the inventory of Best Management Practices recommended for dentists by the Oregon Dental Association. Developed in partnership with the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services.
June 06, 2008
Gillaspie Discusses Drug Take Back at AOR Conference
ACWA Executive Director Janet Gillaspie discussed the Oregon Drug Take Back program at the Association of Oregon Recyclers conference in Seaside. A copy of the presentation is below.
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AOR-Conference---Oregon-drug-take-back-program---06-08.pdf | 602k |
January 01, 2007
Costs for Septic Hauling - survey by City of Eugene, 2005
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2005-Septic-Hauler-Costs-Eugene-info.xls | 92k |
November 01, 2006
Dentistry - preventing water pollution brochure
Water pollution prevention tips for dentistry.
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Dlayout.pdf | 661k |
November 01, 2006
Breweries - preventing water pollution brochure
Water pollution prevention tips for breweries.
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Brewer.pdf | 767k |
November 01, 2006
Print Shops - preventing water pollution brochure
Water pollution prevention tips for print shops.
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PShop.pdf | 767k |
November 01, 2006
Auto Shops - preventing water pollution brochure
Water pollution prevention tips for auto repair shops
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AShop.pdf | 792k |
November 01, 2006
Vehicle Washing - preventing water pollution brochure
Water pollution prevention tips for vehicle washing operations
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Vehicle.pdf | 814k |
June 06, 2008
Information on Energy Management for POTWs
These publications on energy management may be useful…
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WERFWebseminar-Presentation-6-4-08.pdf | 1793k |
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EPA-Energy-Management-Guide.pdf | 2264k |
October 24, 2008
Wealth of Educational Materials
variety of Portland-based agencies, including many ACWA members, have collaborated with Portland television station KOIN News 6 to post a variety of useful educational materials about water conservation and water quality. The group will be producing a series of Public Service Announcements over the next year to direct the public to the site. Lots of great educational materials all assembled in one, easy-to-access web site - see http://www.koinlocal6.com/content/watershed/default.aspx
December 20, 2006
The Oregon Water Listserv
The Oregon Water List (TOWL) is a moderated listserv designed to disseminate water and related information to the entire Oregon water community and others interested in Oregon and related Pacific Northwest water issues. Suitable posts include: announcements of workshops, conferences, and meetings; publications; news items; awards and honors received by list members; requests for information; and similar messages.
March 15, 2007
PH:ARM presentations
The group working on the Washington PH:ARM pilot project made a recent presentation on drug take back issues to the Washington Legislature. The presentations are posted below.
Overview of Drug Disposal Issues
Washington PH:ARM pilot
Possible Product Stewardship model
British Columbia System
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drug-BritishColumbia.pdf | 635k |
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drugProductStewardship.pdf | 33k |
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PHARMOverviewPilot.pdf | 2036k |
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WA-issueoverview.pdf | 479k |
September 17, 2007
BETC, SELP and waste water/water treatment facilities
Materials from presentation by Roland Gilchrist at the Energy Trust workshop 9/18/07
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BacGen.pdf | 10k |
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ReedsportCaseStudy.pdf | 339k |
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HB2210Biosolids.pdf | 22k |
June 29, 2009
Wipes Clog Pipes campaign
Use this generic WIPES CLOG PIPES postcard to inform residents of the problems with wipes. An example news release is also included. More information on the Clean Water Services WIPES CLOG PIPES campaign is posted on the CWS web site at http://www.cleanwaterservices.org/EducationAndOutreach/CleanWaterTips
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wipes-clog-pipes-GENERIC.pdf | 544k |
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Wipes-sample-news-release.doc | 27k |
June 08, 2009
Renewable Energy Cost Calculations
Use these Excel-based spread sheets to calculate costs for installation of priority renewable energy systems at wastewater treatment plants. More about the spreadsheets and the background information is included in the ACWA Energy Independence Report, also posted on the ACWA web site.
November 15, 2007
New Pacific Northwest Extension Publications
Managing Irrigation Water Quality for Crop Production in the Pacific Northwest (August 2007, PNW 597-E, 24 pages)
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pdf/pnw/pnw601-e.pdf
Managing Salt-Affected Soils for Crop Production (November 2007, PNW 601-E, 29 pages)
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pdf/pnw/pnw597-e.pdf
December 19, 2007
Building an Oregon Drug Take Back Program - PowerPoint presentation
This PowerPoint presentation outlines the work of the Drug Take Back Stakeholder’s group and next steps in building an Oregon drug take back program.
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Building-an-Oregon-drug-take-back-program-12-07.ppt | 902k |
September 02, 2008
On Line Tool for Utility Managers
This on line Toolbox provides links to key resources and measures designed to help the water and wastewater utility community further improve the management of its infrastructure. Go to http://www.watereum.org/
June 26, 2008
Oregon Drug Take Back Convening Meeting Held 6/24/08
Over 80 stakeholders gathered in Portland on 6/24/08 to hear presentations and consider building an Oregon Drug Take Back Program.
The agenda and presentations are linked below:
1. Agenda
2. Stakeholder’s Group
a. Tom Penpraze/Tony Burtt - Co chairs
3. Issues and Challenges
a. Matt Laidler, Oregon Public Health Division
b. Karen Wheeler, Oregon Addictions & Mental Health Division
c. Socorro Rodriguez, EPA
4. Product Stewardship Model - Overview
a. Scott Klag, Product Stewardship Institute
5. PhRMA Issues
a. Doug Finan, PhRMA - PiE representative
6. Retail Outlets - Issues and Concerns
a. Lis Houchen, Nat’l Association of Chain Drug Stores
7. What have others done?
a. National overview - Janet Gillaspie, ACWA
b. Jennifer Crittenden, U of Maine Center on Aging
c. Shirley Reitz, Group Health Cooperative, PH:ARM team members
d. Tom Badrick, Legacy Health Systems
8. Outline of Possible Proposal
a. Tom Penpraze, City of Corvallis
June 03, 2009
Energy Efficiency & Renewables Workshop - June 4, 2009 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds
Speaker contact information and PDFs of presentations are posted below.
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Speaker-contact-info---June-4-2009.pdf | 86k |
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WWTP-Efficiency---Jun-4-09-2.pdf | 475k |
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OECDD-REF-Fund-ACWA-6-4-09.pdf | 284k |
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ACWAInfoSheet-0906.pdf | 648k |
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opening-presentation.pdf | 764k |
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BPA-presentation-6-4-09-.pdf | 54k |
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Energy-Trust-6-04-09.pdf | 440k |
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AZelenka-KennedyJenks--060409.pdf | 956k |
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DeptOfEnergy-Chase-06-04-09.pdf | 342k |
July 30, 2009
2009 ACWA Conference Presentations - Thursday, July 23 & Friday, July 24
National Trends for Stormwater Management-National Research Council Report - Dr. Robert Pitt, University of Alabama and Aaron Poresky, Geosyntec Consultants
What Would a Sustainable Wastewater Treatment Plant Look Like? - Dr. Ken Williamson, Oregon State University
Oregon's Wet Weather Standard-Getting to Resolution on SSO Issues - Neil Mullane, Oregon DEQ
Oregon's Economic Stimulus Funding-Update - Neil Mullane, Oregon DEQ and Judy Johndohl, Oregon DEQ
My Experiences Volunteering for the Peace Corps - Walt Meyer, West Yost & Associates
SB 737-Update and Path Forward for Oregon's Largest Wastewater Facilities - Bruce Hope, Oregon DEQ
Focusing National Infrastructure Interest on Sewer Systems Michele Pla, Bay Area Clean Water Agencies
Taking Stock of Nitrogen Greenhouse Gases from Biological Nitrogen Removal Facilities - Dr. Kartik Chandran, Columbia University
Greenhouse Gas Emissions-Options and Concerns for Oregon's Wastewater Utilities - Peter Ruffier, City of Eugene
National Trends in Water Quality Standards - Ephraim King, US Environmental Protection Agency
Tools and Strategies for Cleaning Safer - Dr. Lauren Heine, Clean Production Action
What Oregonians Value about Water Quality - Adam Davis, Davis, Hibbitts & Midghall
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R-Pitt-NRC-Report-07-23-09.pdf | 4436k |
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Aaron-Poresky-07-23-09.pdf | 1750k |
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Ken-Williamson-07-23-09.pdf | 585k |
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Neil-Mullane-07-23-09.pdf | 21k |
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Judy-Johndohl-07-23-09.pdf | 73k |
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Walt-Meyer-7-23-09.pdf | 1528k |
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Bruce-Hope-07-23-09.pdf | 636k |
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Michele-Pla-7-23-09.pdf | 796k |
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Kartik-Chandran-07-23-09.pdf | 1035k |
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Peter-Ruffier-07-23-09.pdf | 382k |
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Ephraim-King-07-24-09.pdf | 241k |
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Lauren-Heine-07-24-09.pdf | 557k |
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Adam-Davis-07-24-09.pdf | 166k |
August 27, 2009
Materials from Stormwater/Groundwater committee meeting August 27th.
Fact Sheet: http://www.deq.state.or.us/wq/pubs/factsheets/programinfo/SenateBill737Implementation.pdf
Executive Summary: http://www.deq.state.or.us/wq/SB737/docs/P3LrepExecutiveSum.pdf
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SB737Processchart-8july09.pdf | 297k |
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SB-737-briefing-8-27-09-GW-SW-committees.doc | 40k |
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ACWAtalk25Aug09.pdf | 604k |
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P3L-final-list-methods-Version-2-BB.xls | 160k |
September 30, 2009
SB 737 sampling - P3 monitoring framework
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P3-monitoring-framework-24sept09.pdf | 324k |
October 13, 2009
Presentations from the Stormwater Committee meeting - October 7, 2009
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Brown-and-Caldwell-Presentaton-on-Hydromod-10-7-09.pdf | 4743k |
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Herrera-Oct-7-SW-presentation.pdf | 2482k |
October 15, 2009
Biosolids Fact Sheet Available
A subcommittee of the ACWA Biosolids Committee has produced this 4-page Oregon Biosolids Fact Sheet. The fact sheet is intended to be used by Oregon ACWA members and others in informing policy makers and local citizens about biosolids. A version of the fact sheet appropriate for posting to a web site (‘s’ version for screen) and printing (‘p’ version for print) are available below.
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Biosolids-Fact-Sheet-9-09s.pdf | 1425k |
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Biosolids-Fact-Sheet-9-09p.pdf | 2609k |
December 29, 2009
PGE Program Could Assist POTWs with Standby Generators
Oregon wastewater treatment plants in PGE service territory with standby generators over 250kW may want to consider participating in PGE’s Dispatchable Standby Generation program. Under PGE’s Dispatchable Standby Generation program, PGE works with customers with standby generators to ready the generators to meet peak power demands. PGE upgrades the generator system, and covers all maintenance and operation costs. PGE also absorbs the maintenance and operation costs of the standby generator system, including fuel costs. Program participants pay standard electric rates for power used, whether it is being generated through PGE system or by the generator. More details in the brochure below.
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standby-generator-brochure-from-PGE.pdf | 349k |
February 28, 2010
Presentation materials from the Big Green Machine Workshop - February 11, 2010
Sustainability Leader-East Bay MUD leading the way - Dave Williams, East Bay MUD
Biosolids Products for Soil Improvement in Urban Landscapes - Dr. Dan Sullivan, Oregon State University
Gresham's Path to Becoming Energy Independent- Conservation, Biogas, Solar-How about Wind... - Dave Rouse, City of Gresham
Electric Utility Agreements for Renewable Power Resource-What You Need to Know... - Mark Osborn, PGE
Capture Heat from Your Effluent-Cut Your Energy Bills - Ernie Strahm, City of McMinnville
Get Paid for Biosolids-Moving to Class A - Steve Wilson, Brown & Caldwell
Phosphorus Recovery-Mining Your Wastewater - Rob Baur, Clean Water Services
April 26, 2010
Big Green Machines – Oregon Wastewater Utilities PSU – Sustainability in Engineering class for 4/27/10
Presentation below.
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Big-Green-Machines---Oregon-Wastewater-Utilities-03-10.pdf | 4590k |
June 03, 2010
2010 ACWA Stormwater Summmit - speaker contact list and presentations
What's Ahead for Oregon Stormwater Programs - Annette Liebe, Oregon DEQ
ODOT Stormwater Program: Transparency is the Key - Paul Wirfs and Patty Caswell, Oregon Dept of Transportation
Designing Low Impact Development Systems that Work - Dr. Alan Yeakley, Portland State University
Load Duration Curve Analysis: Using Water Quality and Flow Data as a Tool for Managing Stormwater Programs - Steve Anderson, Clean Water Services
Seattle High Efficiency Street Sweeping Study - Rob Zisette, Herrera Environmental Consultants and Shelly Basketfield, Seattle Public Utilities
Life-cycle Cost Analysis for Non-compliant UICs - Steve Fancher, City of Gresham
Stormwater Managment Organization and Finance-Innovative Ways to Finance and Fund Stormwater Utilities - Bruce Roll, Clean Water Services
Evaluation Tools for Proper Stormwater Management in Urban Corridors - Tim Kraft and Quinn Donnelly, OTAK
Building Community Support for Stormwater Programs - Ryan Orth and Mandy Putney, EnviroIssues
Permitting, Inspection, and Maintenance Issues - Carrie Pak, Clean Water Services and Dawn Uchiyama, City of Portland
Putting Plants to Work for Stormwater - Renee Stoops, SPROut Oregon
May 18, 2010
USGS Providing Instant Water Update Through WaterAlert
Receive instant, customized updates to your phone or email about water conditions by subscribing to WaterAlert , a new service from the U.S. Geological Survey.
Whether you are involved in managing floods or droughts; interested in the real time flow of your receiving stream; or interested in water conditions for optimal and safe boating and other recreation, WaterAlert allows users to receive updates about river flows, groundwater levels, water temperatures, rainfall and water quality at any of more than 9,500 sites where USGS collects real-time water information.
How to sign up: Go to http://water.usgs.gov/wateralert .Select a specific site; preferred delivery method (email or text); frequency of delivery (hourly or daily); data parameter(s); and parameter threshold(s). Users can set the system for alerts when conditions are above a value, below a value, and between or outside of a range.
For more information, contact:
Robert Mason, rrmason@usgs.gov,(703) 648-5305.
June 04, 2010
Need Energy Audit?
Wastewater treatment plants use a huge amount of energy, burning through a huge amount of money. Use this Energy Efficiency RFP Guidance to know what questions to ask in securing energy efficiency auditing services. For those treatment plants served by Pacific Power or Portland General Electric, funding and technical assistance for energy audits is available from the Energy Trust of Oregon-contact Walt Mintkeski at 503/771-0232 (e-mail at walt.mintkeski@energytrust.org). For those treatment plants served by a publically-owned, municipal or co-op electric supplier, contact your local utility or Bonneville Power Administrations’ Energy Smart Industrial Program at www.energysmartindustrial.com
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July 27, 2010
2010 ACWA Conference presentations
**Wednesday, July 21st**
EPA Action to Require Nutrient Water Quality Standards - Jeff Lape, EPA
Sustainable Nutrient Recovery - Dr. James Barnard, Black & Veatch and Mark Poling, Clean Water Services
Using Natural Systems for Nutrient Treatment - Mark Madison, CH2M Hill
Issues Facing Oregon Wastewater and Stormwater Utilities - Janet Gillaspie, ACWA
Future Strides: Developing a Roadmap to the Wastewater Treatment Plant of Tomorrow - Lauren Fillmore, Water Environment Research Foundation
Use Solar to Power Your Treatment Plant & Other People's Money to Fund It - Paul Eckley and Mike Nacrelli, City of Gresham and Andy Noel, REC Solar, Inc. (Presentation to be posted)
Ecosystem Credit Accounting - Bobby Cochran, Willamette Partnership
Lessons Learned..from California Stormwater Hydrographic Modification Management Planning - Dr. Andrew Collison, Phillip Williams & Assoc. and Aaron Poresky, Geosyntec Consultants
Sewer It! An Integrated Approach to Meeting Willamette Bacteria TMDLs - Leah Johanson and Carol Murdock, Clackamas Co. Water Environment Services
**Thursday, July 22nd**
Oregon's Wet Weather Standard-Where is Oregon Headed on SSO Issues? - Neil Mullane, Oregon DEQ
Fitting the Oregon SSO Approach in the Clean Water Act - Pat Bradley, LimnoTech
SB 737-Update and Path Forward for Oregon's Largest Wastewater Facilities - Jennifer Wigal, Oregon DEQ and Mark Yeager, City of Albany
Partnering with EPA's "Design for the Environment" Program to Promote Environmentally Safer Products - Dr. Kelly Grant, EPA Design for the Environment (DfE) Program
WERF Research to Develop Diagnostic Tools to Evaluate Impacts of Trace Organic Compounds and Evaluate Treatability - Dr. Jerry Diamond, Tetra Tech
Microconstituent Impacts on Biosolids and Recycled Water Quality - Dr. Sally Brown, University of Washington
A Strategy for Reducing Toxics in Oregon - Renee Hackenmiller-Paradis, Oregon Environmental Council
**Friday, July 23rd**
Oregon's Integrated Water Resource Strategy: Opportunities and Challenges for Oregon Wastewater and Stormwater Utilities - John Jackson, Oregon Water Resources Commission
Expanding Opportunities for Recycled Water Use - Dave Smith, WateReuse California
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July 28, 2010
Pretreatment Committee Prepares Fact Sheet
The ACWA Pretreatment Committee has prepared a fact sheet that summarizes the national and state industrial pretreatment programs. This fact sheet is appropriate for councils and commissions, affected industry, and citizens interested in the pretreatment program.
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Manuals
January 23, 2007
ACWA Fats, Oil, Grease (FOG) Best Management Practices Manual - Spanish version
Spanish version of ACWA's FOG BMP Manual.
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February 16, 2009
Oregon Smart Guides from the Building Codes division
'Oregon Smart Guides' on rainwater harvesting and water conservation systems (i.e. gray water reuse) are now available electronically. The guides are posted to the State Building Codes Division (BCD) website in the "what's new at BCD" section.
Rainwater harvesting: http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/bcd/pdf/3660.pdf
Water conservation systems: http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/bcd/pdf/0990.pdf
July 30, 2006
Stormwater Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Manual Available
The Center for Watershed Protection, working with the University of Alabama, has developed a stormwater illicit discharge manual. The Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Guidance Manual provides valuable guidance for Phase II NPDES MS4 communities and others seeking to establish Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) programs and investigate non-storm water entries into storm drainage systems. The manual also has application for Phase I communities looking to modify existing programs, and for groups interested in conducting public outreach and awareness activities as part of watershed restoration projects.
September 13, 2007
Center for Watershed Protection Publishes Urban Stormwater Retrofit Manual
The Center for Watershed Protection has published its manual on Urban Stormwater Retrofit Practices. The 400+ manual is available for downloading free.
July 30, 2006
EPA Water Quality Trading Assessment Handbook
EPA Region 10 developed the Water Quality Trading Assessment Handbook to assist a stakeholder such as yourself in determining whether it may work successfully in your watershed.
Once you understand the basic concept of water quality trading and the water quality conditions in your watershed, the Water Quality Trading Assessment Handbook will help you investigate whether this tool is right for your watershed. The handbook guides you through a structured, informal assessment of trading opportunities. It looks at the environmental, economic, and technical factors in a watershed that influence your ability to create a water quality trading market.
July 30, 2006
Urban Stormwater BMP Performance Monitoring Report
This manual provides targeted practical assistance in conducting water quality monitoring and reporting data that are useful for assessing effectiveness of stormwater best management practices (BMPs). It was developed by integrating experience gleaned from field monitoring activities conducted by members of the ASCE Urban Water Resources Research Council and through the development of the ASCE/EPA National Stormwater BMP Database.
January 10, 2007
Mid-Atlantic "Primer" on Water Quality Credit Trading
A variety of universities in the mid-Atlantic have produced a water quality credit trading "primer" to assist dischargers - - especially in Pennsylvania and Virginia - - in participating in those states water quality trading programs.
January 19, 2007
The Environmentally Responsible Dental Office
Oregon Dental Association's Guide to Best Management Practices of Dental Waste
December 04, 2006
EPA Introduction to the National Pretreatment Program
This EPA manual reviews the national pretreatment programs and answers many questions about how the program operates and how businesses comply with the program. Find the information here
October 05, 2006
Detailed Best Management Practices for Dentists
The Oregon Dental Association has prepared detailed BMPs for dentists. Information on recyclers and disposal services is also included. The manual can be found here
July 10, 2007
Temperature Management Plan Guidance Manual (2000)
Guidance manual for the Temperature Management Plan.
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March 15, 2007
ACWA Stormwater Toolbox for Maintenance Practices
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ACWA-SW-Toolboxl-Chap4.pdf | 184k |
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ACWA-SW-Toolbox-Chap5.pdf | 155k |
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ACWA-SW-Toolbox-Chap6.pdf | 163k |
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ACWA-SW-Toolbox-Chap7.pdf | 118k |
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ACWA-SW-Toolbox-Chap8.pdf | 114k |
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ACWASW-Toolbox-Chap9.pdf | 113k |
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ACWA-SW-Toolbox-Chap10.pdf | 101k |
June 27, 2007
Central Oregon Stormwater Manual
This manual - - developed by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council - - details the BMPs best for stormwater control in Central and Eastern Oregon. The manual can be found at http://www.coic.org/stormwater/index.htm .
December 06, 2007
Environmentally Sensitive Maintenance for Dirt and Gravel Roads
EPA has completed a 300-page manual for how to environmentally maintain gravel and dirt roads. The manual was completed with the assistance of Pennsylvania State University. It covers the use of natural systems and innovative technologies to reduce erosion, sediment and dust pollution.
September 02, 2008
Seattle Public Utilities Natural Drainage Systems (NDS) Maintenance Manual
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NDS-Field-Checklist.pdf | 134k |
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NDS-OM-KPI-Reporting.pdf | 69k |
February 25, 2008
Using Rainwater to Grow Livable Communities Sustainable Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs)
The Water Environmental Research Foundation has a new website focused on sustainable stormwater with information, links, resources and other tools. The website is designed to encourage and facilitate the integration of stormwater BMPs into development projects in your area by providing tools and resources for effective communication and implementation as well as in-depth case studies that examine BMP integration in several cities across the United States.
Regulatory Update
January 20, 2007
City of Salem Wet Weather Permit
Below is a copy of the City of Salem's NPDES permit for its River Road Treatment Plant.
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July 30, 2006
DEQ Antidegradation Policy
The Oregon water quality antidegradation policy will be examined carefully as Oregon considers revisions to the temperature water quality standard.
June 06, 2008
DEQ Finalizes Temperature IMD
DEQ has finalized it Internal Management Directive on temperature. A copy is available here. It is also available on the DEQ web site at http://www.deq.state.or.us, water quality”, “Internal Management Directives”.
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June 05, 2008
EPA and Environmental Public Interest Groups Settle on WQ Standards
The EPA and environmental public interest groups have settled their litigation regarding EPA’s lack of action on the pending Oregon water quality standards revisions. A copy of the settlement agreement is available here.
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July 31, 2007
Oregon WARN Organized
An Oregon Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (ORWARN) has been organized and its web site lauched. The website is at http://www.orwarn.org/
August 15, 2007
EPA Creates WQ Trading Toolkit
The Water Quality Trading Toolkit for Permit Writers is EPA's first "how-to" manual on designing and implementing water quality trading programs. The Toolkit helps National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting authorities incorporate trading provisions into permits. It will help improve the quality and consistency of all trading programs across the nation.
August 28, 2008
Drug Take Back Product Stewardship Program – Legislative Concept
A draft concept has been prepared that would institute a drug take back program in Oregon. A copy of the draft is posted here.
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June 27, 2007
DEQ Provides TMDL Implementation Plan Guidance
DEQ has produced a TMDL Implementation Plan guidance document (May, 2007) to assist DMAs in drafting TMDL implementation plans. A sample strategy "matrix" is also available on the DEQ web site at http://www.deq.state.or.us/wq/TMDLs/docs/impl/07wq004tmdlimplplan.pdf
August 20, 2007
EPA Posts Electronic Version of WQ Standards Handbook
As of June of 2007, EPA created a Web version of the Water Quality Standards Handbook, taking the opportunity to add selected links and resources designed to aid the reader in finding additional information. These links were added only to the Web version. The text of the 1994 Handbook was not edited in any way.
The Water Quality Standards Handbook: Second Edition provides guidance issued in support of the Water Quality Standards Regulation (40 CFR 131, as amended). This Handbook includes the operative provisions of the first volume of the Handbook issued in 1983 and incorporates subsequent guidance issued since 1983. The 1994 Handbook contains only final guidance previously issued by EPA; it contains no new guidance.
October 09, 2007
BC Medications Return Program Update
Paul Iverson, manager of the British Columbia Medications Return Program, provided an update on the system for a group interested in Product Stewardship issues during a 10/2/07 tour to BC. A PDF of his presentation is below.
Iverson indicated that the 2006 program costs for management, communication, collection and disposal of the collected unwanted drugs was $253,600 (CN).
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January 09, 2008
DEQ Updates Mixing Zone IMD - Effective July 08
DEQ has finalized its mixing zone Internal Management Directive. The directive will affect all NPDES permit applications filed after July of 2008, so NPDES permit holders currently working on permit renewal applications will want to review the guidance carefully. For more information go to http://www.deq.state.or.us/wq/pubs/pubs.htm#imds
December 14, 2009
EPA CMOM Guidance
EPA has been auditing some Oregon wastewater utility collection systems. Oregon DEQ will likely be requiring additional attention to collection system maintenance in the future. This guidance from EPA discusses EPA’s expectations of proper collection system maintenance, and includes a check list.
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Studies & Reports
June 19, 2007
Information on Drug Take Back Programs
"Conflicting Public Policies: Why is it so Difficult to Keep Pharmaceuticals out of the Water?"
Brenda Ortigoza Bateman, Ralph Thonstad, Daniel Danicic
5/07
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Drug Take Back Program options - powerpoint presentation 3/08/7
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Drug Take Back Program Funding Options paper 3/01/07
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Pharmaceutical Take Back Costs Reviewd paper 3/01/07
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Oregon DEQ Policy on Unwanted Drug Disposal
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Trash Your Stash - Popular in some California cities, this program has enforced deposit boxes for unwanted drugs and pharmaceuticals. Law enforcement inventories and empties the containers routinely. Additional information found here
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Detailed report from the Northeast Recycling Council that provides a road map for holding legal unwanted medicine collection events. The report in a PDF format is below.
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In May 2006, the Bay Area Pollution Prevention Group (BAPPG) piloted a first-of-its-kind regional collection event for residential pharmaceutical waste. Throughout the Bay Area, more than 1,500 residents disposed of 3,634 lbs of pharmaceutical waste at 39 locations. The BAPPG coordinated this pilot program with 17 agencies that managed the collection event details, which included location, staffing, police presence, and documentation of controlled substances. The PDF below contains a final report documenting the details.If you have any questions please contact Jen Jackson at the East Bay MUD at jacksonj@ebmud.com
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Regulatory Framework on Drug Take Back Programs from Wisconsin. This publication from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources outlines the Wisconsin regulatory requirements for drug take back programs, including federal requirements under the US Drug Enforcement Administration and US EPA
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Washington PH:ARM program
Review this program to learn more about the proposed PH:ARM program being developed in Washington for proper drug disposal.
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Learn more about the Australian Drug Take Back program here
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Indiana TRIAD Program - Link here
to learn more about the Allen County, Indiana drug take back program.
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Information on the existing unwanted drug product stewardship law in British Columbia can be found here
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July 30, 2006
Willametter Basin Explorer Tool
If you want to know more about the 13th largest river in the United States, whose basin is home to more than 2 million people, you're looking for the online "Willamette Basin Explorer: Past, Present, Future."
This website provides a history of the Willamette Basin, analysis of critical issues, mapping tools, video clips, links to publications, data sets, and many more helpful resources. It also explores different development options for the basin, and offers information to help people better understand the implications of land management decisions.
The site was developed by the OSU Libraries as part of the Willamette Basin Conservation Project, a two-year effort to provide Oregonians with more information to help make sound, informed land management decisions.
The initiative, funded by a $600,000 grant from the Meyer Memorial Trust, is a collaborative effort of the Institute for Natural Resources at Oregon State University, OSU Libraries, the University of Oregon, Willamette Restoration Initiative, and Defenders of Wildlife.
October 22, 2009
Energy Independence Study
Read how two Oregon wastewater facilities could become energy independent. Learn more about the types of conservation and renewable energy opportunities are available for your facility. Funding for the ACWA Energy Independence Project provided, in part, by the Energy Trust of Oregon
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January 19, 2009
EPA Report on Columbia River Toxics Completed
EPA has completed its report on the state of the Columbia River and Toxics. A copy of the report is available at http://yosemite.epa.gov/r10/ecocomm.nsf/
July 30, 2006
USGS Report on Modeling completed as part of Willamette Temperature TMDL
US Geological Survey has just released its report on the temperature modeling completed on the Santiam and North Santiam Rivers as part of the Willamette temperature TMDL. A portion of this USGS work was funded by ACWA members.
July 30, 2006
Media Calls about Biosolids?
Media calls about biosolids? Use this updated, concise media guide to ensure you are well prepared and know the "right" answers. Thanks to Mark Jockers at Clean Water Services and Joan Saroka at the City of Portland for this guide.
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July 30, 2006
Mercury Pollution Reduction Measures
National study completed by AMSA details the effectiveness of pollution prevention, with a focus on dental practices, in reducing mercury concentrations.
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February 14, 2007
Pharmaceutical Take-Back Programs in Adult Care Facilities: A Pilot Project in Newberg, Oregon
Presentation made to the Drug Take-Back Program Task Force by Dr. Brenda Bateman, Public Policy Coordinator for the Tualatin Valley Water District.
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September 21, 2006
Learn more about long range mercury transport
A group of U of W scientists are studying long range air contamination transport using a monitor atop Mt. Bachelor. The group includes mercury deposition in its study.
Find more information here
November 08, 2006
Federal Report Shows New Nonmedical Users of Prescription Pain Relievers Outnumbered New Marijuana Users between 2002 and 2004
One of the conclusions of the report,"Parents and other caregivers should store their prescription drugs carefully and dispose of any unused drugs before they can fall into the wrong hands.”
Find the complete report from the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
March 20, 2009
SB 737 Technical Report
Funded jointly by ACWA and the League of Oregon Cities, Parametrix has prepared a detailed technical report summarizing the approach of international groups, other countries and other states in attempting to list toxics of concern. The report and associated tables are posted here, along with a copy of SB 737 - the legislation that prompted the report.
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October 09, 2007
USGS Report on Temperature Issues related to the Willamette Issued
US Geological Survey has completed its report on temperature issues associated with point sources, riparian shading and dam operations. The report was completed with funding from ACWA and the Willamette Partnership.
The report can be found at http://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2007/5185/
August 06, 2007
Learn More about BioPower
Learn more about how the City of Gresham partnered with the Energy Trust of Oregon to improve the use of biogas - - Gresham now generates over half the power it needs to operate the treatment plant from digester gas - - and received financial incentives that makes the project payback period less than six years.
December 15, 2007
USGS Willamette temperature modeling report now online
The report from the first phase of the USGS/ACWA Willamette temperature modeling project is now officially available and online. You will find it at http://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2007/5185/
December 17, 2007
OEC Stormwater Solutions Team Completes Report
The Oregon Environmental Council Stormwater Solutions Team has completed its report detailing suggestions on stormwater management issues. The two top recommendations from the group included providing greater state support for low impact development stormwater projects at the local level, and developing a comprehensive stormwater education program focused on sustainable stormwater management. Several ACWA members participated as members of the Solutions Team. A copy of the full report is at http://www.oeconline.org/rivers/stormwater/index_html
January 14, 2008
NACWA Completed Report on Watershed Approach
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies has completed its report RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A VIABLE AND VITAL 21ST CENTURY CLEAN WATER POLICY (October, 2007). The report details ideas for moving beyond the silo-approach currently used to tackle water quality issues, and advocates a watershed approach. Oregon ACWA members Charlie Logue and Peter Ruffier served on the committee that produced the report.
January 22, 2008
Willamette Dischargers - Is temperature trading possible?
Use this temperature trading tool developed by US Geological Survey to learn how municipal dischargers could trade temperature allocations.
January 30, 2008
EPA Report on stormwater and low impact development practices
This EPA report provides information to cities, counties, states, private-sector developers and others on the costs and benefits of using Low Impact Development (LID) strategies and practices to help protect and restore water quality. LID practices are innovative practices that manage stormwater close to its source by mimicing a site's predevelopment hydrology and use design techniques that infiltrate, evapotranspirate, and reuse runoff. LID practices are increasingly being used by communities across the country to help protect and restore water quality. This report provides information on the cost savings and benefits that can be achieved by implementing LID practices versus conventional stormwater practices.
The report can be found at http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/lid/costs07/
July 08, 2008
Willamette Partnership Report Completed
The Willamette Partnership has completed it report on developing the Willamette Ecosystem Marketplace
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August 27, 2009
USGS Report Studies Pharmaceuticals on Tualatin Basin
USGS has complete a report on the occurrence of pharmaceuticals in the Tualatin Basin, including measuring removal effectiveness within the wastewater treatment plant.
The complete report title is: USGS Scientific Investigations Report 2009: Reconnaissance of Pharmaceutical Chemicals in Urban Streams of the Tualatin River Basin, Oregon, 2002, and it is available on the USGS web site at: http://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2009/5119/
December 23, 2009
ACWA UIC Group Completes Comprehensive Stormwater Data Report
The ACWA UIC Water Pollution Control Facilities Technical Advisory Committee is working collaboratively to prepare for a municipal WPCF permit for UICs that receive stormwater. The group has just completed report Compilation and Evaluation of Existing Stormwater Quality Data from Oregon, December, 2009 (attached). The report was prepared by Kennedy/Jenks Consultants.
The report analyzes stormwater data from over 25,000 samples taken in Oregon between 1990 and 2008. The data consisted of 45 analytes collected between 1990 and 2008 and includes stormwater from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems as well as Underground Injection wells. Data from 15 Oregon public agencies is included. The report builds on earlier work completed for ACWA in 1997 by Woodward-Clyde Consultants which also examined stormwater quality data. It is the most comprehensive single report on stormwater quality completed for Oregon municipalities and districts to date, and may be useful to other ACWA members.
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January 20, 2010
ACWA UIC Group Completes Comprehensive Stormwater Data Report
The ACWA UIC Water Pollution Control Facilities Technical Advisory Committee is working collaboratively to prepare for a municipal WPCF permit for UICs that receive stormwater. The group has just completed the report Compilation and Evaluation of Existing Stormwater Quality Data from Oregon, December, 2009. The report was prepared by Kennedy/Jenks Consultants.
The report analyzes stormwater data from over 25,000 samples taken in Oregon between 1990 and 2008. The data consisted of 45 analytes collected between 1990 and 2008 and includes stormwater from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems as well as Underground Injection wells. Data from 15 Oregon public agencies is included. The report builds on earlier work completed for ACWA in 1997 by Woodward-Clyde Consultants which also examined stormwater quality data. It is the most comprehensive single report on stormwater quality completed for Oregon municipalities and districts to date, and may be useful to other ACWA members.
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