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Volume 49, No. 3 • Fall 2013

Pike Township achieves Phase III status; Partnership Summit highlights…Pages 16, 17

PA Section website receives overhaul…Pages 4 & 5

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ACE14 presents solutions to water utility challenges and offers more than 30 new and emerging topics to address and support utility needs. The four-day professional program will provide comprehensive support for drinking water and combined utilities under these subject areas:

For a full agenda, visit www.awwa.org/ace14

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Boston, MA | June 8–12, 2014

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ACE 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Bankson Engineers, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Buchart Horn, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Coyne Chemical Environmental Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Cozen O’Connor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

DN Tanks (formerly DYK and Natgun) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Entech Engineering, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Fox Tapping Services, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Gannett Fleming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

GHD, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Hatch Mott MacDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Hazen & Sawyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Lee Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Mid-Atlantic Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

PaWARN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC

Pittsburgh Tank & Tower Maintenance Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Swan Analytical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Water for People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Whitman, Requardt & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

The Water News Source is published quarterly by the Pennsylvania Section of the American Water Works Association . The purpose of this publication is to inform members, local and state officials, and elected representatives about water supply issues in Pennsylvania . The ideas, opinions, concepts, procedures, etc . expressed in this publication are those of individual authors and not necessarily those of the PA-AWWA Section, its officers, general membership, or the editor . The Section maintains the right to edit all articles for clarity and space . Individuals or organizations are encouraged to submit suggestions, ideas, articles, and items for the calendar of events . Please submit as a Word file and email to mikesnyder@paawwa .org .

Deadline to submit articles for the next newsletter is November 30, 2013.

2013/2014BoardofDirectorsChairLiesel Adam (610) 398-2503 lieseladam@lehighcountyauthority .org

Chair-ElectGeorge Hart (412) 767-5100 grhart@banksonengieers .com

Vice-Chair Michael Brown (717) 763-7211 mtbrown@gfnet .com

Past-Chair Dan Standish (610) 437-7643

danielstandish@lehighcountyauthority .org

Director Jeff Hines (717) 845-3601 jeffh@yorkwater .com

TreasurerPaul D . Vojtek (814) 870-8000 pvojtek@eriewaterworks .org

MAC ChairTim Trout (610) 923-7222 ttrout@muellercompany .com

Water Utility Council Chair Patricia Stabler (717) 529-2244 ppstabler@chesterwater .com

Ed/Tech Council Chair VACANT

North-Central District TrusteeGuy Woodard (814) 234-0701

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Northeast District Trustee Erin Rapp (610) 258-7181 erapp@eswater .net

Northwest District TrusteeWilliam Young (724) 347-7418 wdyoung@aquaamerica .com

South-Central District Trustee Serena DiMagno (717) 379-0084 sadimagno@aol .com

Southeast District TrusteeDan Preston (215) 855-3617

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Southwest District Trustee Tom Reilly (814) 445-6551 treilly@eadsgroup-somerset .com

PA-AWWA Executive DirectorDon Hershey (717) 774-8870 donhershey@paawwa .org

PA Section newSletter editorMichael H . Snyder Pennsylvania Section – AWWA1309 Bridge Street, Lower LevelNew Cumberland, PA 17070Ph: (717) 774-8870 • Fax: (717) 774-0288Email: mikesnyder@paawwa .orgBulk Permit #322, Harrisburg, PA

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message from the chair

Over the course of the past year or so, I have been blessed to experience a significant change in many aspects

of my life . I have seen first-hand the profound impact that change can have on an individual, an organization and a community . I have also witnessed those who actively embrace change, welcoming it with open eyes and open arms, and how that positivity can enhance the results of the transformation you seek . At the PA-AWWA office, the Board and staff has been evolving to begin embracing change in a more open manner, and I have been pleased to be part of this transformation as well . A small example of this is the recent upgrade to our website . A relatively low-cost change in the way we communicate with our members will have a major impact in positioning the PA Section to more actively engage current and future utility leaders in conversations about industry trends and utility needs . Did you know the website (www .paawwa .org) now has a “Careers” section to help connect utilities with resources to attract candidates for a changing workforce? This section hasn’t been fully developed yet, but with your input, it can easily be transformed into a valuable resources for Pennsylvania water utilities . Please take a look at the website and let me or Don know what would be the most useful addition for your utility! Another major transformation is under way regarding how the PA Section’s committee structure functions . In a workshop with our Board in August, all Board members had the chance to really learn what value the committees bring to the organization and its members . Since then, we have opened the door for more discussion on what committees we truly need, and how to focus attention on engaging members to participate in Section activities in a way that is meaningful . The committee structure must support two primary goals:

1 . Provide value or opportunity for members. For PA-AWWA, this means committees that are dedicated to developing training opportunities that meet the members’ needs, providing representation on regulatory/legislative affairs, or enhancing Pennsylvania’s water utility profile with the public and/or industry research organizations .

2 . Support organizational goals. We find this happening through committees that drive membership goals, engage members in volunteer activities, provide support for event planning, and provide organizational/strategic planning guidance .

Prior to our next conference (May 2014 in the Lehigh Valley!), we hope to work through our ideas with current committee chairs, our Board, staff, and any other interested members to develop a new concept for the future of the PA-AWWA structure .

I personally invite all of you to be part of this transformation . Please email me at lieseladam@lehighcountyauthority .org, or connect to me on LinkedIn, or connect to PA-AWWA on LinkedIn, to share with us what you need from PA-AWWA and how this evolving organization can best serve our membership . All members are welcome to be part of this conversation . Keep in mind, if we embrace the idea of change, our chance of successfully implementing change grows exponentially as we thoughtfully consider our future!

Help the PA Section with changes designed to better serve its members

Liesel AdamChair


message from theexecutive director

Don HersheyExecutive Director

Important:

Update on WIFIA

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Check out the new and improved PA-AWWA websiteWe have received positive feedback regarding our new website which was unveiled at the beginning of July 2013 . I would like to thank the following people with assisting with the new website: Lori Baker, Design Department, Wayne Kessler, Kessler Freedman, Inc ., Liesel Adam and Dan Standish .

The original Township of Falls Authority franchise area for water and sewer service was purchased from the Danhurst Corporation in 1961 . Included was a one million gallon per day water plant just west of Newbold Road which treated the water supplied by three nearby wells . However, as the demand for service grew, TOFA required supplemental water sources . These were supplied by inter-connects with neighboring water systems . Eventually these supplemental sources became the primary sources as the water plant and wells were shut down by the end of 1979 for several reasons that included the distance of the wells from the developing areas and their continuing trend of declining production . Sewer service was also handled by a small treatment facility originally constructed by the Danhurst Corporation in the early 1950’s . And like the water system, the sewer system wasn’t always capable of taking on new development . This led to the sewer service being divided among several service providers based upon service agreements, drainage basins and chartered service areas . The result of which was an incongruity between the water and sewer service areas within the Township where it was possible to have a different provider for each service . After 1989, all of the sewage being collected by TOFA ended up being conveyed to other entities for final treatment .

The Authority was dissolved in December of 1995 and the ownership and responsibility for the two systems fell to Falls Township . That scenario remained in place through December of 2006 at which time the Township of Falls Authority was reborn with the express purpose of better serving the needs of the water and/or sewer customer .

The Water System: • The system is comprised of 60 miles

of pipe fed from five interconnections with two neighboring water systems (Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority and Morrisville Municipal Authority) and provides ~ 2 .85 million gallons of potable water per day . There are also two emergency interconnections .

• Three pumping stations are utilized to boost the water pressure entering the system while four elevated water storage tanks help maintain that pressure as well as provide adequate fire protection .

The Sewer System: • The system is comprised of 60 miles of

concrete, iron and clay pipes . Gravity and 11 pump stations transport the ~ 3 million gallons per day of sewage .

• The amount of acres being served in the TOFA service area by the final treatment providers:

• Lower Bucks Joint Municipal Authority - 4,250

• Morrisville Municipal Authority - 1,000 • U.S. Steel Corp. - 4,400 • Philadelphia Water Department - 2,750

(From Township of Falls Authority Website)

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This column will provide overviews of interesting cases and legal issues affecting water suppliers in Pennsylvania.

Negotiated civil settlements no longeran assurance against criminal prosecution

Historically, companies in Pennsylvania could expect that the resolution of civil liabilities in the form of a negotiated settlement agreement largely mitigated the risk that criminal charges would be brought in the same matter . Based on recent criminal charges brought by the Pennsylvania Attorney General against an oil and gas driller, that may no longer be a reasonable expectation . Charges against XTO Energy Inc ., including five violations of the Clean Streams Law and three violations of the Solid Waste Management Act for alleged unlawful discharges of wastewater in 2010, came on the heels of the company’s civil settlement with the U .S . Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Justice just two months earlier . While the decision to bring criminal charges is a matter of prosecutorial discretion, they often are brought either in lieu of or concurrently with civil charges and typically are reserved for more severe violations and repeat offenders . While the Attorney General’s motivations in this matter are unclear, other industries, including the water sector, should take the opportunity to review internal compliance and employee training programs . In future compliance actions, companies should consider actively engaging all jurisdictional enforcement authorities to ensure that any settlements represent a global resolution of potential liabilities .

Ruling may allow common law tort claims against public water systems

A recent opinion from the U .S . Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit could open the door to water quality-related suits grounded in state common law against drinking water providers . Specifically, the court held that the federal Clean Air Act (CAA) does not preempt common law tort claims grounded in state law and brought against a source of pollution located in the same state, even where a facility may be in compliance with state and federal regulations . By way of background, plaintiffs had filed a class action suit against a coal-fired power plant, alleging that the plant created foul odors and caused coal ash to settle on their property . The complaint was grounded in the Pennsylvania common law tort theories of nuisance, negligence and trespass . The lower court viewed the complaint as a challenge to federal and state emissions standards . Holding that judicial interference with

comprehensive standards established under the extensive framework of the CAA was neither warranted nor permitted, the lower court ruled that Pennsylvania common law was preempted by the CAA and dismissed the complaint in its entirety . On appeal, the Third Circuit opined that the CAA reserves air pollution prevention and control as “the primary responsi-bility of individual states and local governments,” whereby the federal government establishes baseline standards that the states “individually implement and enforce .” Importantly, citing Section 116 of the CAA (which the Court designated the “states’ rights savings clause”), the Third Circuit observed, “states are expressly allowed to employ standards more stringent than those specified by the federal requirements .” The Court also pointed to a savings clause contained within the permit itself that preserved

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Gladys Brown joins the Public Utility Commission The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently welcomed Gladys M . Brown of Dauphin County to the Commission and thanked the Senate for its unanimous confirmation vote in support of her nomination . “Gladys is a tireless advocate for consumers, both personally and professionally,” said PUC Chairman Robert F . Powelson . “She is a highly qualified addition to the Commission who brings a wealth of knowledge about utility issues, as well as the creation of the laws that shape our policy . My colleagues and I look forward to working with Gladys .” Commissioner Brown was unanimously approved by the Senate on Oct . 1, 2013, and was sworn in by Commonwealth Court Judge P . Kevin Brobson . This followed unanimous approval from the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee on Sept . 24, 2013 . Gov . Tom Corbett nominated Commissioner Brown to the Commission on June 17, 2013 . In her confirmation hearing remarks, Commissioner Brown pledged to apply to utility issues the same fair and balanced approached in dealing with issues that she used in her more than 22 years as an aide in the Pennsylvania Senate . She highlighted that one of her goals on the Commission would be to increase efforts to educate consumers . Since 1991, Commissioner Brown has been working as counsel to the Senate Democratic Leader where she worked on many of the major utility issues that have been considered by the General Assembly in the last two decades including Chapter 14 of 2004, which changed the handling of consumer

terminations and reconnections; Act 129 of 2008, which addressed energy efficiency and procurement; and Act 11 of 2012, which expanded the distribution system improvement charge . Commissioner Brown earned her bachelor’s and juris doctorate degrees from the University of Pittsburgh . She lives in Middletown, Dauphin County Commissioner Brown succeeded Commissioner Wayne E . Gardner, who left the PUC Sept . 30, 2013 . The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities; ensures safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protects the public interest; educates consumers to make independent and informed

utility choices; furthers economic development; and fosters new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally sound manner .

Source: PUC Press Release

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all rights and remedies under equity, common law and statutory law . Relying on a U .S . Supreme Court decision regarding the preemptive effect of the CWA, the Third Circuit determined that there is no meaningful difference between the states’ rights savings clauses of the CWA and the CAA and concluded that “source state common law actions” are not preempted by the CAA . Despite a certain amount of tension in the permitting system, the Third Circuit explained that state tort law is an acceptable way to impose higher standards on an in-state facility . Similar to the CAA and the CWA, the SDWA allows states to establish drinking water standards that are more stringent that federal limits . The SDWA

also contains two savings clauses related to citizen suits and states’ rights . The citizen suit savings clause at 42 U .S .C . 300j-8(e) provides that “[n]othing in this section shall restrict any right which any person (or class of persons) may have under any statute or common law to seek enforcement of any requirement prescribed by or under this subchapter or to seek any other relief .” The states’ rights savings clause at 42 U .S .C . 300g-3(e) provides that “nothing in this subchapter shall diminish any authority of a State or political subdivision to adopt or enforce any law or regulation respecting drinking water regulations or public water systems, but no such law or regulation shall relieve any person of any requirement otherwise

applicable under this subchapter .” While the states’ rights savings clause found in the SDWA differs from those contained in the CWA and CAA, it does appear to preserve a state’s ability to adopt or enforce laws respecting drinking water . Because of this similarity, the Third Circuit’s decision could have major impli-cations for standard toxic tort as well as other common law claims that might be brought against public water suppliers . At a minimum, the Third Circuit’s decision increases regulatory uncertainty, even where a system is in compliance with its permits, and should be taken into consid-eration when evaluating future litigation and business risks .

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David A. Long Scholarship Award The Pennsylvania Section of the AWWA encourages study in fields relating to the water supply industry and in May, 2014, is offering $2,000 in scholarship funds to eligible students . Students are eligible to apply if: • They have completed one semester of the college junior year or they are a college senior or graduate level

student . • They are pursuing or planning to pursue a degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, business administration or other field which

may lead to a career in the water supply industry, and • They are attending a Pennsylvania college or maintain a permanent residence in Pennsylvania.

Please help the Scholarship Committee choose the most worthy students by requesting an Application Packet and encouraging interested students to apply . Deadline for nominations is February 21, 2014 . Additional information can be obtained by contacting Nancy Dinger, PA Section AWWA, PO Box D, New Cumberland, PA 17070; phone (717) 774-8870; fax (717) 774-0288; or email at nancydinger@paawwa .org .

Samuel S. Baxter Award PA-AWWA is seeking nominations for the Samuel S . Baxter Award in recognition of outstanding personal service in the water supply field and in commemoration of leadership in the development of safe public water system facilities, the advancement of improved water supply practices and the promotion of a water works industry of high esteem and service to AWWA . Any PA Section member may nominate another member by submitting the full name, address and biographical information of the nominee to PA-AWWA Vice Chair Michael Brown, Gannett Fleming, Inc ., 207 Senate Avenue, Camp Hill, PA 17011-7100, mtbrown@gfnet .com no later than February 21, 2014 .

Vice Chair The Pennsylvania Section AWWA Section Officers Nominating Committee is seeking the names of qualified and interested candidates to fill the position of Vice Chair for the 2014-2015 term . The candidate shall have served or currently

be serving as a District Trustee, District Chair, Council Chair or Committee Chair . The committee will choose one or more from among the submitted candidates to stand for election at the 2014 annual business meeting at the conference in Bethlehem . The responsibilities of the position include: • Attend all Board meetings as a member of the Section

Board of Directors . • In the absence of the Chair-Elect, temporarily fulfill the

duties of Chair-Elect . • Serve on the Annual Conference Committee. • Serve on the Director’s Nominating Committee.

Upon completion of the term as Vice Chair, it is typical to advance through the remaining positions of Chair-Elect, Chair and Past Chair . Nominees should possess the commitment of their employer to undertake these responsibilities . Based on the traditional convention of rotating officers among the Districts, candidates from the Northeast and Southeast Districts are preferred . Please forward names of qualified candidates by February 21, 2014 . Email nominations to PA-AWWA Past Chair, Dan Standish at: danielstandish@lehighcountyauthority .org or mail to Dan at PA-AWWA Section Office, 1309 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070 .

Operator’s Meritorious Service Award PA-AWWA is seeking nominations for the Operator’s Meritorious Service Award in recognition of special performance in one or more of the following: 1 . Continuous compliance with all public health

standards in treated drinking water . 2 . Consistent and outstanding contribution to plant

maintenance thereby prolonging the useful life of equipment .

3 . The development of new and/or modified equipment or significant process modifications for more efficient and/or effective treatment .

4 . Special efforts in the training of treatment plant operators .

5 . Special acts not directly related to water treatment, but which demonstrates dedication to the public beyond the normal operating responsibilities .

6 . Consistent and outstanding contributions to operation and/or maintenance of distribution lines, pump stations and storage facilities .

Any PA Section member may nominate another member by submitting the full name, address and biographical information of the nominee to the PA Section office with any supporting data . Nominations must be submitted no later than February 21, 2014 . Mail to PA-AWWA Vice Chair Michael Brown, Gannett Fleming, Inc ., 207 Senate Avenue, Camp Hill, PA 17011-7100, or email to mtbrown@gfnet .com . A nomination form can be obtained on the PA-AWWA website at www .paawwa .org .

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George Warren Fuller Award — Nominee Form

Please send this form to Dan Standish at [email protected] by February 21, 2014.

GEORGE WARREN FULLER AWARD qUALIFICATIONS Purpose of this Award: George Warren Fuller Awards are presented annually by the American Water Works Association to the sections’ respective selected members for their distinguished service to the water supply field in commemoration of the sound engineering skill . . . the brilliant diplomatic talent . . . and the constructive leadership which char-acterized the life of George Warren Fuller .

THE AWARD: A George Warren Fuller Award Plaque and pin .

FREqUENCy OF THE AWARD: Annually

ELIGIBILITy FOR THE AWARD: To qualify for the award the person must be an Individual Member or a duly appointed representative of an orga-nization member of the American Water Works Association . In the case of a posthumous award, the recipient must have been an AWWA member at the time of his/her death . Each section may make annual Fuller Award presentations equal to its number of Directors on the Association Board of Directors .

ENTRy REqUIREMENTS: Submission of a completed form by any section member to Dan Standish at danielstandish@lehighcountyauthority .org or mail to Dan at PA-AWWA Section Office, 1309 Bridge St ., New Cumberland, PA 17070 .

NOMINATION PROCEDURE: Any section member may nominate an individual by submitting the completed entry form . A “citation” or statement of the basis upon which the recommendation is made must be included . Citations should in general contain 40 words or less and be appropriate for introduction of the awardee at the section award ceremony and the Fuller Society Breakfast held during the AWWA annual conference . Editorial adjustments in citations may be made as deemed necessary .

NOMINATION AND SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Nominations shall be submitted to the PA Section by February 21, 2014 .

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Fox Chapel Authority manager honored by Governor’s Office Mark Nicely, manager of Fox Chapel Authority, was honored last spring at the 17th Annual Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence . Nicely was one of eight local government leaders that received honors at the State Capitol in Harrisburg . A panel of judges from the Governor’s Center for Local Government Services (GCLGS), an office within the Department of Community and Economic Development, reviewed applications submitted by municipal organizations and officials from across the state and selected the award recipients . The community awards cover 10 categories including: building community partnerships, promoting community and economic revitalization, innovative community and governmental initiatives, fiscal accountability, innovative planning and sound land-use practices, intergovernmental cooperation, responding to adversity, innovative energy conservation and innovative envi-ronmental partnerships .

Pursel, Weiss named Construction Management leaders Thomas B . Pursel, P .E ., has been named director of Gannett Fleming’s Construction Management Division . David W . Weiss, Jr ., P .E ., has been named deputy director of this same division . Both are based in the firm’s corporate headquarters in Harrisburg . Pursel and Weiss replace John Cook, Jr ., P .E ., a 40-year construction industry veteran retiring from full-time employment later this year . A vice president, Pursel manages multi-million dollar water resource, dam, and facility construction projects for the firm . A leader of the Environmental Con-struction Management Section, Weiss is responsible for water and wastewater business development nationwide and facilitates state transportation initiatives . “Tom and Dave lead by example, setting the stage for continued success through an integrated approach to construction management,” Cook said . “They have earned the trust of our staff and clients by raising the bar with their enthusiasm and professionalism .” With more than 40 years of combined industry experience, Pursel and Weiss are well-versed in planning, design, and preconstruction through com-missioning . Skilled in team-building, scheduling, cost estimating, value engineering, budgeting, and multiple project delivery methods and contracts, the duo coordinates contract administration, bidding, and construction-phase services . Weiss and Pursel are members of the American Water Works Association . Pursel also belongs to the Association of Dam Safety Officials, and Weiss is affiliated with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Construction Management Association of America, Engineers Society of Pennsylvania, and the Water Environment Federation .

NEW MEMBERSMARCH 1, 2013 TO AUGUST 31, 2013

James AdducciRobert BarclayMichael BishopBrandon Blank

Ronald BowermasterKarin Brightwell

Mike BushMarnie Caldwell

Marc CammarateSylvia Canino

Thomas CaulfieldDonald ConwellMarissa Covell

Thomas CoxLisa DanielsTracy Deal

Robert DenglerAntony Falcone

Eric FehrVernon Frye

Andrew FurmanCharles Giewont

Thomas GoughenourBarry Guesman

Christine HooverRonald JagerCraig KasperJohn Keegan

David KerrAshton KinneyGreg Kriebel

Ralph LambertScott Landis

Jordan MakansiChristine Marjoram

Steve MartinezJason McBrideJeff McNesbyJulia Mercer

Laura MichaelDonald Mikesell

Lori MillerSteve Moylan

Rocco MussolineDan Pearce

Daniel PenczakAnthony PicozziJames Poprocki

Robert PragaThomas Readinger

Ben ReichleyJeremy Resseguie

William RileyAllison Robinson

Mary RoyerBrendan Schubert

Scott SchwartzAmit Sen

Jim SharaykoLivia Smith

Aubrey SmithermanJoan Stark

David StewartCliff TorongeauBrooks TruskettLorraine Veltri

Ralph WawrzyniakowskiLeah Weaver

Austin WeidnerJohn Yoho

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Thomas Pursel

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CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

PA Section AWWA 2014 Conference66th AnniversaryMay 6–8, 2014

Bethlehem Sands Casino • Bethlehem, PA

Individuals desiring to present at the PA Section AWWA 2014 Conference should submit an abstract (100 words or less) and presentations

with the greatest potential interest will be selected .

Criteria for selections of a presentation include:

Email submittal form and abstract to: peter .lusardi@GHD .com

If you have any questions, please contact Peter Lusardi at (717) 541-0622 .

Selection of presentations will be through PA AWWA’s Conference Committee.

SUBMISSION PROCESS TIME LINE

• Originality

• Innovative

• Significance of Work

• Audience Range

• Technical Content

• Case Studies

• Quality of Abstract

• Real Life Experience

DECEMBER 2, 2013Submissions must be

received by Conference Committee.

JANUARy 20, 2014Notification will be

issued to those chosen.

MARCH 10, 2014Electronic format of

presentations must be received by Conference

Committee.



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PRESENTATION SUBMITTAL FORM

PA Section AWWA 2014 ConferenceMay 6–8, 2014 • The Bethlehem Sands Casino

Title of Presentation/Paper: ____________________________________________________

Length of presentation: ________________________________________________________

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Presentation Topic (choose no more than three categories that describe your paper):

Speaker: ___________________________________________________________________

Speaker Bio - Must be included as an attachment to be considered

If applicable: q First Time Presenter q Young Professional q Student

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q Distribution & Collection Systems

q Emergency Preparedness

q Emerging Technologies

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q Management

q Planning Design

q Plant Operations

q Regulatory Issues

q Research

q Residuals Mgt

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PUC announces new Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission recently announced that Pamela Marsden is now the new Lead Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer (EPLO) who will be handling the emergency preparedness functions for the PUC . In her role, Pam will be the lead for taking the utility notifications for PUC reportable fixed utility service outages and reportable accidents . Pam will also work with PEMA when they call for assistance with fixed utility issues . The contact information for fixed utility service outages and reportable accidents will remain the same (717-773-7377 and ra-pucpema@pa .gov) .

Pam comes to the PUC with experience as an EPLO from the Department of Public Welfare, which includes participation in several activations at the State Emergency Operations Center . Pam replaces Daniel Searfoorce, who is now in the PUC’s Bureau of Technical Utility Services and will be Pam’s supervisor . Dan will remain a part of the PUC’s emergency response team .

The Pennsylvania Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (PaWARN) and Pennsylvania One Call recently met to discuss forming a partnership between the two organizations to better serve utilities statewide during a disaster . PaWARN is the state’s water and wastewater mutual aid agreement network that coordinates the sharing of resources between member systems during emergencies . PA One Call is the “call before you dig” system dedicated to preventing damage to underground facilities and promoting safety to utility personnel and the citizens of the Commonwealth . Both organi-zations are 501(c)(3) non-profit entities . The two organizations met recently at the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA) conference at the Penn Stater in State College . The two organizations agreed to share contact information during emergencies to help expedite response efforts . PaWARN and PA One Call also agreed to continue discussing

partnership opportunities that would benefit members of both organizations . “This is a great opportunity for Pennsylvania water and wastewater systems to greatly expand their emergency contacts during a crisis when every second counts,” PaWARN Coordinator Mike Snyder said . Under the proposed partnership, PaWARN member systems would be able to simply contact PaWARN, which would have access to PA One Call’s utility and contractor contacts that may have the resources water and wastewater systems need to make a quick repair and restore service . To join PaWARN, contact Mike Snyder at 717-774-8870 ext. 102 or at [email protected]. To join PA One Call, call 1-800-248-1786 and request a membership package.

PaWARN & PA One Call discussing partnership

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Portage official attendedmany water conferences Carl D . Chappell, 72, of Portage, passed away Aug . 4, 2013, at home . Carl was a faithful attendee of many water association conferences for 15 years and will be remembered for his friendly disposition and interest in the water quality in Portage . All the vendors will remember Carl for his gathering of “Goodies” for the office staff . Carl received police training courses at Penn State and worked for the Portage Police Department for 27 years, serving as chief of police for 26 years . He was one of the founding fathers and vice president of the Mainline Police Association, a life member and past president of the Portage Volunteer Fire Company and past Civil Defense director of emergency management, especially during the 1977 Johnstown Flood . He was also a former president of the Portage Water Authority . Carl is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia (Talarigo) Chappell and three sons: David Chappell of Williamsport, Douglas Chappell of Westminister, Md . and Mark Chappell of Wiconisco . He was an Usher and Eucharistic minister at St . Joseph Church, a 4th Degree Knight at the Knights of Columbus, All Saints Assembly 954 Color Corps and a National Guard veteran . In 1981, he received the Portage Legion Outstanding Citizen Award and also received an Outstanding Effort Award from the Portage Ambulance Association for the rescue of a person .

Longtime DEP official passed away in June Walter A . Lyon, 89, of Camp Hill, died on June 27, 2013 at his home on Great Spruce Head Island in the Penobscot Bay in Maine . He served more than two decades as Director of the Bureau of Water Quality Management . Walt led the Commonwealth’s water pollution and drinking water programs and implemented many innovations such as the State’s groundwater and aquatic biology programs . The program grew in scope and size and Pennsylvania’s municipalities and industries cleaned up well over 1,000 miles of streams, including Lake Erie, the Delaware Estuary and the Ohio River . Born in 1924 in Cologne, Germany, an only child to Jewish parents, Walter fled Nazi Germany in 1939 and came to The United States with his father . Walt served in the U .S . Army as the Yokohama Harbor Master during the occupation of Japan until August of 1946 . After the war, he studied civil engineering at Johns Hopkins University earning a Master’s Degree in Sanitary Engineering . He went on to study political science and public administration at American University in Washington, D .C . where he met and married Ann Durr in 1951 . Walter pursued a career on the environmental health and planning side of public service with mentors like Maurice Goddard and Abel Wolman .

Carl Chappell

Walter Lyon


partnership for safe water

PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT:Pike Township Municipal Authority completes Phase III of PfSW

The Pike Township Water Treatment Plant, located in Clearfield County, recently completed the third phase of the Partnership for Safe Water Program, a voluntary effort to provide safe drinking water . Presently, the water plant is part of a water system that provides drinking water service to approximately 4,500 people . The Pike Township Water Treatment Plant is now one of the 56 water plants to complete this phase of the Partnership in Pennsylvania . The partnership is made up of DEP, the U .S . Environmental Protection Agency, the Pennsylvania Section - American Water Works Association and other drinking water organizations . Its goal is to implement preventative measures that are based on optimizing treatment plant performance . Phase III entails a detailed, peer-reviewed report that summarizes the rigorous self-assessment portion of the program . This phase is specifically geared toward identifying weaknesses in plant operation, design and administration that could lead to a breakthrough of waterborne disease-causing organisms into the finished water that is distributed to consumers . Correcting these weaknesses helps prevent waterborne disease outbreaks caused by pathogenic organisms like Crypto-sporidium and Giardia . By completing this phase of the program, the Pike Township

Water Treatment Plant is working to provide an additional measure of protection to drinking water consumers . Currently, 119 surface water treatment plants serving over 6 .1 million people are now involved in Pennsylvania’s Partnership program . For more information, contact Nancy Dinger at the PA Section office at 717-774-8870 or at nancydinger@paawwa .org .

Pike Township Municipal Authority was honored for achieving Phase III status at the Partnership Summit held at the Hollywood Resort and Casino on September 25-26, 2013. Shown are (left to right): Gordie Miller, Partnership Rep; Kevin Anderson, DEP; Bob Donnelly, Partnership Rep; Mike Smeal, Pike Township Municipal Authority; Barb Martin, AWWA Manager - Partnership for Safe Water.



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PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT:Western Berks receives prestigious

Phase IV President’s Award

The Western Berks Water Authority (WBWA) was honored at the Partnership Summit for receiving the Partnership for Safe Water’s Phase IV Presidents Award on June 19, 2013 . WBWA was also honored at the national ACE conference in June 2013 . The WBWA Water Treatment Plant is only the third plant in Pennsyl-vania to receive the Presidents Award and the sixth utility subscriber to reach this level of achievement . Two Pennsylvania plants have achieved Phase IV status: Borough of Carlisle’s Water Department and the Chester Water Authority . Congratulations on the accomplishments of Western Berks Water Authority in their quest for Phase IV status!

The Western Berks Water Authority (WBWA) was honored at the Partnership Summit for receiving the Phase IV President’s Award in June 2013. Shown are (left to right): Kevin Anderson, DEP; Bob Donnelly, Partnership Rep; Matt Walborn, Operations Manager at WBWA; Barb Martin, AWWA Manager – Partnership for Safe Water; Chip Bilger, Executive Director at WBWA; George Torak, retired from WBWA; and Cliff Conrad, Operator at WBWA.

Phase IV Water Drop AwardChester Water Authority recently achieved Phase IV in the Partnership program . Only 12 other water treatment plants in the country have achieved this prestigious status . Shown are (left to right): Kevin Anderson, DEP; Bob Donnelly, Partnership Rep; Barb Martin, AWWA Manager – Partnership for Safe Water; Gordie Miller, Operations Supervisor at Chester Water Authority; John Bartol, Partnership Rep; and Don Hershey, PA-AWWA Executive Director .

Chester Water Authority

Barb Martin (top photo), AWWA Manager – Partnership for Safe Water, traveled from Denver, CO to talk about the many benefits of the Partnership program.

Partnership Reps (bottom photo) John Bartol, Gordie Miller and Bob Donnelly talked about PA-AWWA’s role in the national Partnership program and its many success stories.

Summit Sessions



Keep improving: Join other Partnership members in optimizing your system! By John Bartol, PfSW Representative

The Partnership for Safe Water (PfSW) program was conceived as an administrative tool to help participants be more efficient and effective in the ways they run their individual water systems . While not a regulatory mandate, it was felt the program would work hand-in-hand with water suppliers to reduce the concern for operating a water system within the regulatory standards we all strive to achieve and maintain . The initial part of participation is the commitment of the water utility to improve the way they do things . My experience since my career began in the water industry in 1977, has been that water systems are operated by dedicated personnel who want to do the “right thing” when operating their facilities . They work hard to operate their facilities efficiently, and are proud of the job they do . That pride shows on their faces, and is passed on to their customers, many of which are their friends and neighbors . They certainly don’t want to let them down . Systematically moving through the

program we reach the first hurdle, Phase III . It is a comprehensive self-assessment of the systems capabilities . Comparing data results is only part of the puzzle . A full physical inspection and evaluation of all equipment and personnel is performed, to see if the staff is taking advantage of all the tools that were installed into the facilities operational concept by the design engineer . Many times facilities have specialty equipment incorporated into a

new facility, or an upgrade of an existing facility, that might originally see event driven use, but as conditions change (both physical and regulatory), it may be practical and beneficial to include them into routine day-to-day operations . Technology is the driving force behind the ability to operate a system at its optimum . Not only the required regulatory

reporting, but the instan-taneous monitoring capability by many systems, allows the operator to perform his/her duties even more efficiently and effectively . Frequent review of this data is critical to optimizing any system’s operation . The more things are discussed, the easier it is to correct a small problem before it becomes a major concern . Make

Treatment Plant Optimization

Keep Improving continued on Page 20

PA AWWA Water For People Committee Events

April 1, 2013Water For People Nightat Citizens Bank Park

Philadelphia, PA

April 24, 2013Water For People Night

at the Harrisburg SenatorsHarrisburg, PA

For event information or to become a committee member, please contactBob McIntyre

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Seewald Laboratories receives national accreditation Seewald Laboratories, Inc ., Wil-liamsport, PA, is proud to announce that on July 31, 2013, they achieved National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) accreditation . The NELAP accreditation is nationally recognized whereby entities involved in the generation of environmental measurement data within the United States are accredited to one uniform, rigorous and robust program that has been implemented consistently nationwide and focuses on the technical competence of the entity pursuing accreditation . The result is improved quality and reliability of environmental data that is used by federal and state regulatory agencies . This same level of quality is applied to all customers of the laboratory . “This accreditation is important to the expansion of our business because it allows us to offer services of known and recognized quality to all of our customers . It is especially important for customers who are new to our area . The NELAP accreditation will give them the assurance that test data generated by our laboratory is of nationally-known and recognized quality,” said Ray Martrano, Laboratory

Director . “Since 1939, Seewald has strived to provide quality analytical testing services and this voluntary accreditation demonstrates our commitment to this goal .” The voluntary accreditation process took well over 18 months of internal effort and upgrades to the entire laboratory measurement system . It involved the complete review, rewrite, and upgrade of all of the laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and the Quality Assurance (QA) Manual . The process involved identifying the Fields of Testing for consideration, participating in the evaluation of blind Proficiency Testing (PT) samples, two onsite assessments from an independent auditor and the cer-tification officers from the PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) . PA DEP is recognized as a NELAP Accrediting Authority . The NELAP accreditation meets and exceeds the State’s minimum laboratory accreditation standards better known as PA Title 25 Chapter 252 accreditation . These standards are in place to protect the environment and ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . This accreditation crowns the trans-formation process of Seewald . Over the past two years, Seewald has relocated to a new state of the art laboratory facility, replaced management to set a new tone and direction, purchased new equipment to upgrade and expand service offerings, implemented a new central data system for better record retention and retrieval, and most importantly, a complete revamp of the quality system to improve data confidence and reliability . Martrano noted that customers certainly see the improve-ments and difference and say, “This is certainly not the same Seewald .”

Seewald Laboratories of Williamsport recently received its NELAP accreditation.



it a point to improve in-house com-munication among your staff because involvement of staff always leads to improved operations, because personal pride is a huge factor in the success of any operation . Additional hurdles are our Presidents Award, for continuously maintaining PfSW standards (5 yr . & 10 yr .) and our Phase IV Excellence in Treatment Award, which is our highest award, given to facilities who have demonstrated complete optimization of their facilities . Pennsylvania is extremely proud to have three Phase IV plants . Carlisle Borough Water Department, Chester Water Authority and the Western Berks Water Authority have shown to be leaders with the program, and other systems should strive to follow in their footsteps . Systems without treatment plants can also benefit from PfSW programs, as we have created a program dedicated to optimizing distribution systems . This program mirrors the Phase III & IV plant programs with a systematic evaluation of the systems infrastructure, capabilities

and analysis of current reporting data . Analysis of CL2 residual , main break data, and system-wide pressure uniformity analysis, are three of the key tools available in the software program .

Benefits of the program are many, as is the satisfaction derived by the operations, management, and support staffs of participating systems . I urge current members to strive to move forward from whatever point you are at within the PfSW program . Renew that commitment to work toward optimi-zation of your facility . If it is setting up data collection software, beginning or completing Phase III or Phase IV reports, distribution system data collection/reporting, or annual report updates . We have a staff of three PfSW representative who have experience in writing Phase III & IV reports,as well as experience in actually operating facilities . We are available to meet with you and your staff to answer questions about the program whether you are a current member, or are considering joining . We welcome all inquiries . For information on joining the PfSW program, Contact Nancy Dinger at the PA-AWWA office at 717-774-8870 or at nancydinger@paawwa .org or visit the PA-AWWA website at www .paawwa .org .

Keep Improving continued from Page 18

Distribution System Optimization


water briefs

LB Water merges with BREWCO Pipe BREWCO Pipe and Supply of Chester, VA, joined the LB Water team effective July 1, 2013 . LB Water, a value added distributor of waterworks infrastructure products, is headquartered in Selinsgrove, PA . The new location will be known as LB Water Richmond, in Chester, Virginia . It is LB Water’s eighth location overall, marking a milestone in the company’s five-year expansion plan . Both companies have a strong history of serving the needs of municipalities and contractors by supplying products and application knowledge for waterworks projects . In the words of CEO Fred Steimling, “LB Water is very pleased that the entire BREWCO team will be becoming a part of our employee owned company . It’s a perfect fit! Both companies have cultures founded on hard work, teamwork, and the goal of exceeding customer expectations . We share a vision of how to grow without losing sight of what got us where we are today—our people and our customers .” BREWCO President, Chris “Buzz” Brewer’s response was equally enthusiastic . “We are very excited to be joining forces with LB Water . BREWCO’s commitment to customer service combined with the vast inventory LB Water has to offer is a definite win-win for our customers .” LB Water is a 100 percent employee owned organization, dedicated to improving its strength as a value added distributor . Founded in 1970 in Selinsgrove, PA, by Lehman B . Mengel, the company now employs 165 people at eight locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia . LB Water was voted one of 2012’s top 100 places to work in Pennsylvania .

Andrew Dehoff named new SRBC Exec. Director The Susquehanna River Basin Commission recently announced the appointment of Andrew D . Dehoff as its new executive director . He succeeds Paul O . Swartz, who served as SRBC’s executive director since 1992 . Dehoff was selected from 51 applicants for the position to serve as the third executive director in the agency’s 42-year history . His appointment becomes effective on September 19, 2013 . “Mr . Dehoff is a well-qualified individual who has considerable experience with the Commission’s programs and operations,” said Commission Chairman Col . Trey Jordan, who represents the federal government on the Commission . “With this foundation, he

has both the experience and skill set to move the Commission forward in the face of new challenges in the coming years .” Having held progressively responsible positions with SRBC, Dehoff began his employment there as a water resources engineer in 1995 . Most recently, he served as SRBC’s Project Review Manager, a position in which he was responsible for the technical review of applications for all water use projects requiring SRBC’s approval . In that capacity, Dehoff oversaw the development of online applications and implemented guidance documents to improve the efficiency of the review of applications . ”He is a solid performer, well versed with the Commission’s regulatory requirements and first-hand involvement in developing the Commission’s regulations and policies,” said Jordan . “My fellow commissioners from Pennsylvania, New York State, and Maryland agree that his background and experience are an excellent match for the Commission .” Dehoff, a resident of Harrisburg, Pa ., holds a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in Engineering from the University of Virginia and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania .

Source: PA Environmental Digest

DEP announces new policy director The Pennsylvania Department of Envi-ronmental Protection recently announced Hayley Book has been named to the position of Director of the Office of Policy . In this capacity, Hayley will lead the Department’s efforts and initiatives in drafting and finalizing policies and technical guidance in close coordination with the Governor’s Office of Policy and Planning . Hayley will also work with her team in the Office to coordinate the Department’s efforts with its many advisory committees, as well as the Department’s formal interactions with the Environmental Quality Board and the Independent Regulatory Review Commission . Prior to this position, Hayley has served as the Director of the Office of Program Integration, where she developed and coordinated the implementation of initiatives and programs that spanned across the various regional offices of DEP, notably including the Permit Review Process and Permit Decision Guarantee . Hayley assisted in coordinating and integrating policy and programmatic initiatives across all of the department’s various field offices, which has helped improve consistency and efficiency . Her work has allowed her to gain first-hand valuable insight into the many different programs of the Department and to improve collaboration between them .

Hayley has in the past worked for Lutheran World Relief and volunteered with the Peace Corps . Hayley has also served in a variety of administrative, accounting and managerial capacities in state government and other non-profit organizations . Hayley holds a Master›s of Public Administration in International Management from the Monterey Institute of International Studies and a Bachelor›s of Science degree in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning from the University of California at Davis .

PUC finalizes regs to reduce paper copies The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently finalized regulations that reduce the number of paper copies filed with pleadings . The Commission voted 5-0 to adopt the amendments in order to simplify the practice before the Commission and to diminish the burden upon parties appearing before the Commission by reducing the amount of paper they must file with the agency . Due to the recently completed reor-ganization of the Commission, advances in technology and the ability of many practitioners to make electronic filings at the Commission, the proposal calls for eliminating the requirement to file additional paper copies of certain pleadings, beyond a signed original . The change will result in savings of time and resources for both parties appearing before the Commission and PUC staff . The changes follow recommenda-tions from a Procedural Rules Committee convened by the Commission that consisted of outside practitioners and internal staff . The committee reviewed the Commis-sion’s Rules of Practice and Procedure and determined what rules needed to be clarified, changed or improved based on experience . The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities; ensures safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protects the public interest; educates consumers to make independent and informed utility choices; furthers economic development; and fosters new technologies and competitive markets in an environmen-tally sound manner . For recent news releases and video of select Commission proceedings or more information about the PUC, visit our website at www .puc .pa .gov . Follow the PUC on Twitter - @PA_PUC for all things utility . “Like” PAPowerSwitch on Facebook for easy access to information on electric shopping . Source: PUC Press Release


WIFIA update

House passes water resources bill; WIFIA action due soon

WIFIA is now closer than ever to becoming law, so the time is right to take action in support of it.

As you most likely know by now, WIFIA – the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Authority – would make low-interest federal loans available to communities for water and wastewater projects . There has been important movement this week in U .S . Congress . The House of Representatives approved the Water Resources Reform Development

Act H .R . 3080, on a 417-3 vote Wednesday . Unlike its counterpart in the Senate, S . 601, the House bill does not contain a title creating a WIFIA, but that was expected . A House-Senate “conference committee” will convene soon to produce a single water resources bill that will go back to each body for a vote without amendment . Meanwhile, work is also continuing on a standalone WIFIA bill in the House . While WIFIA already will be eligible for consideration in the aforementioned House-Senate conference (because it is in the already passed Senate bill), your support is needed for the standalone bill in the House as well . That’s because

House members will need to feel as much WIFIA support as possible from their con-stituents for the provision to succeed in whatever final legislation emerges . Therefore, AWWA is asking its membership to contact their representa-tives in the House and ask them to support Rep . Bob Gibbs of Ohio in his work on WIFIA . Gibbs is chair of the House Sub-committee on Water Resources and the Environment . AWWA has produced a letter template, summary paper and talking points for use in phone calls or personal visits .

– Special thanks to Tommy Holmes for this update.

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