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Sustainability
Keyto Rochester Water
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Pipe Scales and Corrosion
Water Modeling Shasta Dam
Q&A With Brenda Lennox
Issue 174 • Summer 2018
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Pipe Scales and Corrosion 22
Water Modeling Shasta Dam 26
Q&A With Brenda Lennox 28
Sustainability Key to Rochester Water 31
Message from the Chair 6
Message from the Director 8
Message from the Editor 10
Governing Board Highlights 12
Industry News 17
Membership Directory 35
Buyer’s Guide 45
Ad Index 50
DisclaimerThe ideas, opinions, concepts, procedures, etc. expressed in this publication are those of the individual authors and not necessarily those of the MNAWWA section, its officers, general membership, or the editor. The mention of trade names for commercial products does not represent or imply the approval or endorsement of AWWA. This magazine is presented solely for informational purposes.
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Dave Brown
Message from the Chair
What We Don’t Know We Don’t Know
A s I write this article, four other MN Section leaders and I are a few days from attending our AWWA Regional Meeting
of Section Officers (RMSO). Annually, volunteers from the various sections get together at RMSOs to learn what is new at AWWA and to learn what our peers are doing in our neighboring sections. Our region, Region III, includes 10 other sections in the Midwest and Ontario, Canada. RMSOs, along with the Membership Summit, Young Professionals Summit, Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE), and the Summer Leadership Workshop, all give section leaders the opportunity to bring back ideas on how we can improve our sections. When MN section leaders network with volunteers and staff at other sections and with staff at AWWA, everyone in the MN section benefits.
Before we go to these trainings we mostly have a handle on “what we know”
and “what we know we don’t know.” But we don’t have a handle on “what we don’t know we don’t know.” If we are lucky, we get the opportunity to search out and know a little more about “what we know we don’t know,” and, by meeting the right person or hearing the right conversation, we can turn “what we don’t know we don’t know” into “what we know” or what “we know we don’t know.”.
I feel fortunate when I get to attend AWWA events and share the MN Section’s experience and knowledge with other AWWA Sections and “Pay it Forward.”.
When I am not at AWWA events I’ve found an easy way to share what I know with others and learn from others in our industry; it is by using Twitter. Before I became active on Twitter, I didn’t know about a lot of the great resources available in the water industry. If you aren’t on Twitter yet, I’d highly recommend you create a profile and make @MinnesotaAWWA the first feed you follow. Our section’s Twitter
feed does a great job of bringing, in my opinion, the right amount and frequency of pertinent, relevant water industry posts. That is thanks to our section volunteers, like Pat Shea and others, who coordinate and promote our social media feeds.
Here’s a quick read on Twitter basics www.momthisishowtwitterworks.com. This site will get you up to speed with how @ and # symbols work, and how to post only to who you want. Even after being on Twitter for two years, I learned a few things from this site that I didn’t know I didn’t know.
Water related Twitter feeds I recommend: @help4smallwater, @EPAwater, @mnawwayp, @awwaace, @MNRuralWater, @waterforpeople, @mndnr, @mnhealth, @mnpca, @yestotap, @A4WE, @freshwatersoc, @urbanturfmn.
Other feeds I recommend: @lifehacker, @99piorg, @Freakonomics.
So check out Twitter. And if you like, follow me at @davejbrown. •
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Message from the Director
Bricks, Wood, and GluePete Moulton
R ecently the city of Saint Peter held a community meeting to commemorate the 20-year anniversary of
the F-3 tornado that hit Saint Peter. While many would say, “That sure seemed like a long time ago,” to me it seemed like yesterday. 1998 was a year of transition; the city had plans to add a new housing subdivision and were looking to upgrade the wastewater treatment facility. The future looked bright. A few in the community were opposed to the growth of Saint Peter. Many didn’t want change – they were happy with the brick and wood of Saint Peter. Little did they know that on March 29, 1998 they would be forced to change.
In the days after the tornado, Saint Peter was faced with rebuilding. Damage claims surpassed $235 million dollars with over 200 homes destroyed and over 1,200 homes receiving substantial damage. Many homes that were destroyed were in the older part of town, the core of Saint Peter. While much
history was lost, other issues surfaced. What about the age of our water and sewer system serving these areas? Would that be adequate to serve new homes? What glue was needed to make Saint Peter whole again?
City staff strategized about short- and long-term implications of the disaster, and those of us who were tasked with making decisions about water and sewer lines did so knowing that many homeowners wanted to rebuild and stay in our community. Our goal became to make it possible to our customers to rebuild while improving our system to a higher level of sustainability. The rebuilding began and a higher standard was discussed with homeowners, and the city implemented “utility standards” for new construction – a crucial decision by the City Council in 1998, which would set the table for growth and development in Saint Peter for the next 20-years. The glue was set.
“Change” is something we do frequently in the water industry. Leaders come and go, organizations change, and
the Minnesota Section relies heavily on the expertise of our membership, just like Saint Peter did during a time of crisis. Section volunteers have been the key to our success; communication with existing and potential members about the benefits of membership is one reason why we have been able to meet with member demands. Our organization has been blessed to have generous leaders and volunteers, but there is a concern that the new generations just don’t do things the way we have done things in the past – which may just be a good thing.
Organizations like the Minnesota Section and the city of Saint Peter are a lot alike. Someone or some group has to be willing to take a chance and provide direction for the betterment of the community. In retrospect, Saint Peter flourished after the tornado. I was glad to be a part of what happened here, but we never could have done it without a willingness to change. Have a great summer! •
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Message from the Editor
Stew ThornleyThe People You Meet
I hit a quarter-century at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) at the beginning of this year, and my involvement with American
Water Works Association and the Minnesota Section started soon after. I was in St. Cloud to see the construction on their new water plant, and Gerry Mahon let me know I should join AWWA. He also told me to be sure and put his name as the sponsor on the application and not to let Doug Mandy (at the time the head of our non-community program at MDH) “steal me away” from him.
I’ve been in my same position at MDH ever since and have been involved in the Minnesota Section in many different ways: chair of the Education Committee, chair of the Training Council, secretary-treasurer, and now trustee-at-large. I’m no different than others who have been involved like this in that I’ve enjoyed all of it.
When you’re with organizations for a long time, you get to know a lot of people. Around MDH, some of the folks from when I started are still here, including Brian Noma, Bob Smude, Carol Kephart,
Brenda Eschenbacher, Lih-in Rezania, Paul Halvorson, John Blomme, Mike Luhrsen, and Jerry Smith. There are those who have left, such as Dick Clark, Doug Mandy, and Gary Englund.
There are those who have come along and are still here and those who have come along and are gone. One of those folks is Mark Sloan, and there is more on him further into this issue of Breeze. I got to know Mark when he was an operator. He came to us at MDH in 2004 as our certification officer, and I know you all got to know him in that role. What a friendly, helpful guy he was. And fun, too. I always referred to him as “The Sloan”, and he called me “The Stew”. We had a good time ribbing Mark about being a brown-noser, sitting up front at meetings if high-ranking officials were presiding while the rest of us tried to hide in the back. He went along with it and encouraged it, even getting us to compete with him for the brown-noser title, which meant we started sitting up front with him.
Mark had some health issues in the last few years and then broke his leg, requiring him to retire on disability. And then he died. Dang, stuff happens and this was a reminder of it.
Others leave too, without such finality, and you will also see in the People section that Jim Sadler is retiring. Boy, we always loved having the “Bulldog” around at the conferences, keeping things running smoothly. He was involved in the industry and Minnesota section in so many ways, and we are happy that he still plans to hang around some, even as he and Gail travel the country with their family, which now consists of heifers and steers.
All this reminds me to always appreciate the people we come across and remember that neither they nor we will be around forever. •
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Governing Board Highlights
February 2018 Governing Board MeetingSocial MediaPat Shea reports that in January Minnesota AWWA reached 31,788 people on Face-book and had 1,075 of them engage in some manner (like, comment, share). The section also had 52 new likes to the page. On Twitter, the section had 19,300 impres-sions for the month, with 241 profile visits, 9 mentions, and 12 new followers.
Secretary-Treasurer AuditAn audit occurs with each change of the secretary-treasurer. Last September Anna “A. J.” Schliep succeeded Ben Feldman as secretary-treasurer, and the audit process is underway.
Memo of UnderstandingThe board approved a memo of under-standing between Minnesota AWWA and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) regarding joint-training. The section and MDH have been involved in jointly organizing district water operator schools for more than 25 years and have worked to update the relationship with this memo.
Educational WorkgroupsBo Johnston, chair of the Education Development Committee of the Training and Education Council, reported on the educational workgroups within the committee. They include the Operation Certification Training Workgroup, chaired by Jeanette Boothe. This workgroup was created at the 2016 annual section conference and includes, as members, Rick Wahlen, Bert Tracy, George Kraynick, Jon Eaton, Keith Redmond, and Eric Volk. The workgroup is creating a program to replace the training that was done in past years by John Thom, who is approaching retirement. The section wants to have an option developed to continue on this work.
Another workgroup is the Drinking Water Institute for Educators, which held its 18th Institute for Teachers in August in Lakeville. As a follow-up to the three-day workshop, the teachers met again on a Saturday in late October at St. Paul Regional Water Services. The 2018 Drinking Water Institute will be held August 6-8 at Rochester Public Utilities.
Social MediaChair Pat Shea of the Social Media Committee reported that the total reach of the section’s Facebook page in October was 11,979 people, 98 page views, 472 people engaging with content, and 6 new likes to the page. Twitter has 17,300 tweet impressions, 322 profile visits, 7 mentions, and 13 new followers.
Board ReorganizationChair-elect Eric Volk reported on the ad-hoc committee that is exploring options and developing recommendations for the board to consider in reorganizing the section organizational structure in a manner that is more in alignment with AWWA at the association level.
Conference CouncilConference Chair Rob Isabel reported that contracts with the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC) and room blocks with hotels are all set for the 2018 Minnesota AWWA Conference September 18-21. The council is discussing ways to shorten the Thursday night Member Appreciation Dinner to make it more appealing to younger members and operators. Roger Scharf, chair of the council’s Program Committee, has lined up explorer Will Steger to be the keynote speaker.
Recap of 101st Annual ConferenceThe conference, held in Duluth September 12-15, had an estimated 617 registrants, including 95 exhibitors. A preliminary financial tally shows approximately $114,000 in revenues and $66,000 in expenses for a profit of $48,000. Keynote speaker Erik Therwanger was well received; he was rated 5 out of 5 by 82 percent of the poll respondents. Feedback on the Thursday evening dinner indicates that many think it is too long and not appealing to the next generation of water professionals. The board will discuss ways to modify the event to appeal to young professionals while maintaining the section’s traditions. The Friday morning session, which included state auditor Rebecca Otto, was well attended, and the program committee was commended for its efforts to improve this program. The program committee has already been meeting to plan the 2018 conference, which will be September 18-21 in Duluth.
Conference Council chair Rob Isabel moved that the section automatically increase conference registration fees on an annual basis to account for inflation and increased in cost to hold the conference. The proposal was to increase the fees based or the prior year’s Consumer Price Index or 3 percent, whichever is less. •
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T he Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Committee has been busy. The focus is that we are the ambassadors of the water industry, a philosophy that includes being a role model; showing
enthusiasm relating to all areas of the industry, generating conversations regarding the industry with young, middle-aged, and older people.
Our infrastructure assets are aging, as is another previous asset – our staff. As members of the Minnesota Section, we are all ambassadors of the industry. The STEM committee believes it is our mission to recruit, develop, and retain people from all backgrounds and diversity to provide safe and reliable utility services to our customers.
The STEM committee developed material for cities, other government agencies, consulting firms, and vendors to share with potential recruits. The material includes information regarding job descriptions, career benefits, useful web links, and hands-on exercises.
STEM UpdateBy Carol Kaszynski, City of Bloomington and Chair of the Minnesota AWWA Training and Education Council and STEM Committee
The material can be distributed when given the opportunity to perform outreach services at such events as city open houses, remodeling fairs, community concerts, fun run/walks, and farmer’s markets.
Along with printed material, the committee purchased STEM items that can be given to attendees. There are three STEM banners and signs to be incorporated into your display. These items are all free to the Minnesota AWWA members.
Additionally, the STEM committee is developing a web page that will include testimonials from industry professionals. Short videos and photos of Minnesota AWWA members will promote the water industry.
All of the developed material is available to MN AWWA members.There are 10 pilot agencies that will be testing the material.
If interested in participating with the testing or would like materials, please contact me, Carol Kaszynski, [email protected], 952-563-4848. •
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From the Waterline, newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Health
Sarvagna Vempati, a second-grader at Basswood Elementary, submitted the winning poster in the elementary school
category in the annual water poster contest sponsored by H2O for Life and the Minnesota Department of Health, which provide bottle-filling stations to the schools of the winning entries. The theme of the contest was “Keep It Out…of Your Water Spout” with an emphasis on reducing exposure to lead and other contaminants. Other winners were Caden Blix of Ordean East Middle School in the middle school category and Krystal Xiong of Hmong College Prep Academy among high schoolers. More posters from the contest can be seen at www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/poster.html. •
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Jim “Bulldog” SadlerJim “Bulldog” Sadler retired March 30 after 42 years with the city of Maple Grove. After graduating from Osseo High School in 1970, Jim worked in construc-
tion and then joined the Maple Grove street department in November 1976. Five months later he moved to utilities, and he became utilities superintendent in 1998.
Jim has been an active member of American Water Works Association (AWWA) for more than 25 years. He has served as a district trustee and chair of Minnesota AWWA, which also presented Jim with the Leonard N. Thompson Award for his service to the water industry.
“Bulldog” (a nickname acquired through AWWA) is well remembered for his performance under hypnosis at the Minnesota Section conference in Rochester in 1998 when he repeatedly stood and yelled, “Quit peeing in the pool!”
In addition to keeping water safe, Jim raised horses until 2008 when he switched to cattle. He shows cattle across the country. In January 2012, one of his heifers, Dynamite Kisser, took first in her class at the
PeopleNational Western Stock Show in Denver. Jim will now be able to devote more time to his cattle along with his wife, Gail, who is on the board of the Minnesota State Fair.
Jim says he will continue to be around at AWWA events and will stay connected with his friends and colleagues in the industry.
Mark Sloan Former Minnesota Department of Health water operator certification officer Mark Sloan died March 9. He was 58.
Mark came to MDH in 2004 with 13
years’ experience as a water operator. He had worked on general maintenance on distribution systems, operated a lime-softening water treatment plant, and served as the utility supervisor for water and sewer operations for the city of Richfield. He also worked for G. M. E. Consulting Engineers. He also had experience in construction inspection and materials testing.
Mark was a familiar face at water operator schools and was respected and well liked by water operators and his co-workers at the health department. He retired in March 2017. •
We Are Water MN was on display at the Minnesota state capitol from January 10 to March 11 before moving on to the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead. The traveling display explores the connections between the humanities and water through an exhibit, public events, and educator resources. We Are Water MN is a partnership involving a number of state agencies, including the Minnesota Department of Health, to bring together personal stories, historical materials, and scientific information. In 2018-2019, the exhibit will be on display
We Are Water MN Visits the Capitolin Minneapolis, Bemidji, Crookston, Fond du Lac/Cloquet, Austin, Northfield, Grand
Rapids, and Mille Lacs/Onamia. Go to mnhum.org/water for more information. •
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From the Waterline, newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Health
Though not a brewmaster himself, Tom Thomasser has “brew in his blood.” He is a fifth-generation member of a brewing family that includes a great grandfather who was a master brewer in Austria. Thomasser is now the chief operations officer of Summit Brewing Company in St. Paul, which began in 1986 in a recon-ditioned transmission shop on University Avenue between Minn. Hwy. 280 and Vandalia Avenue. Thomasser joined the company as it was moving to its current location, off West Seventh Street near I-35E, and was involved in the construc-tion of the new facility and purchase of all equipment. Thus, Thomasser was well qualified to provide a tour of the plant to a group of water operators April 4, and he emphasized water as a primary ingredient in their process.
In 2017, Summit Brewing took in 19.5 million gallons from St. Paul Regional Water Services. It has a sand-and-gravel and carbon filter to remove chlorine from the water. In addition, it makes some
adjustments during certain parts of the year for taste and odor. Thomasser said they also do some “tweaking” to the process water in individual recipes. “We try to make the water similar to what it would have been in its home world,” he said, explaining, for example, that their Dakota Soul label is a Czech-style Pilsner. The brewery may harden or acidify the water to mimic the qualities of the water in the Czech Republic.
Summit also has to treat the effluent, sometimes neutralizing the pH and keeping tabs on the temperature of the water as it discharges it. In addition to water as an ingredient for its beers, the brewery relies on water for sanitation, especially in the filtration process. The water may be heated to as much as 180 degrees in its brew kettles and then cooled before reaching the fermentation vessels. •
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The 2018 WaterWorks! Drinking Water Institute for Educators will be held from August 6–8 in Rochester.
Each year, Minnesota science teachers attend the three-day event, learning about drinking water and ways to develop inquiry-based activities that can be incorporated into their existing science curriculum. The program is free to teachers, who receive college credit for their participation.
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Water operators and superintendents are reminded that they should call the state duty officer at 800-422-0798 in the event of any type of water quality incident. This includes both intentional (break-in or vandalism) and unintentional (contamination, chemical overfeed) events. In addition to the duty officer, peirsonnel should contact law enforcement if the incident was intentional. MDH has the phone numbers and more information on its website at www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/factsheet/emergency/response.pdf.
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Austin Utilities in Austin, Minnesota, opened a new municipal service center in July 2016, just to the north of a new well and above-ground storage facility. Well 12, which went on-line in 2013, was the city’s first new well since 1977. It was constructed after Hormel Corporation, manufacture of Spam and other cured meats, approached Austin Utilities about obtaining all of its water from Austin.
The utility determined it could handle the increased demand, approximately 3.5 million gallons per day, with a high-capacity well and 2-million storage tank along with a mile of 16-inch pipe to get the water into its distribution system. Hormel had been receiving some city water but, after connecting to the municipal supply, was able to seal its own wells. The utility bonded for the construction of the well, tank, and pipes and will benefit from the increased revenues by the sale of its water to Hormel. Austin has eight wells, ranging in depth from 110 to 1,075 feet, that draw from the Prairie du Chien-Jordan, Spillville, and St. Peter aquifers.
The water is treated with chlorine, fluoride, and a polyphosphate. In late 2017 Austin began demolishing its downtown power plant which contained the original municipal wells. Austin Utilities will be working with staff from the Minnesota Department of Health to make sure all the abandoned wells are sealed.
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Worthington, New Brighton, and Oakdale. Each of these systems has overcome challenges to continue to provide safe drinking water to its
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Purpose and Summary Lead and copper in drinking water distribu-tion systems are federally regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule (LCR). Corrosion mechanisms that release lead and copper have received increased scrutiny in recent years, which has led to the development of numerous guidance documents.
This article summarizes the current state of knowledge for corrosion mecha-nisms and control and the potential regu-latory changes relevant to water systems in Minnesota. Key points include:• Water systems can limit corrosion by
controlling water quality to promote formation of effective passivating scale layers and to manage biogrowth.
• Water quality parameters pH, alkalinity, chloride, sulfate, and chlorine residual/type are important factors that affect formation and stability of passivation layers, while Langlier Saturation Index (LSI) alone is not an effective predictor of corrosion control.
• Consistent chemical composition and maintenance of chlorine residual throughout the distribution system are important for effective corrosion control.
• In Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) sets the LCR monitor-ing schedules and reviews the results to determine system compliance with the LCR. MDH is available to provide techni-cal assistance about corrosion control measures and regulatory changes.
Corrosion Overview and MechanismsInternal corrosion of drinking water distribu-tion systems is a complex and dynamic process that depends on water chemistry, distribution system materials of construction, and microbial activity. In the most general terms, corrosion refers to an electrochemi-cal reaction between a metal surface and bulk water, where metal is transferred from
the surface into the water. Internal corro-sion can degrade both distribution system infrastructure and drinking water quality. Cor-rosion of distribution system materials can lead to off-color water events or the release of lead and copper into drinking water. Most sources of lead and copper in delivered water originate from premise plumbing located on private property [1].
The primary mechanism of corrosion is an electrochemical reaction between a metal surface and water, where the metal becomes oxidized and can dissolve into the water [2]. Once dissolved, the metal ion can remain dissolved in the water or react with other constituents in the water to form solids that can deposit on the inside of pipes. For example, when iron pipes corrode, they can lead to red-water events or to build-up of iron scale layers and tubercles that restrict flow [3]. These interior scale layers can also accumulate other metals (e.g., manganese, lead, copper, arsenic, radium, etc.), which can be released back into the bulk water if the scale layers are disturbed. Scale layers are highly heterogeneous and reflect the history of different processes occurring at the pipe surface over its lifetime [4].
Another significant mechanism of lead and copper release is microbiologically induced corrosion, which occurs when biological activity increases the release of metal into the water. Biological activity can lead to acidic microenvironments near metal surfaces that increase corrosion rates and/or dissolve existing scale attached to those surfaces [5]. Microorganisms can form bio-films on interior pipe surfaces and become interspersed with metal scale layers.
Additional corrosion mechanisms include galvanic corrosion and erosion corrosion. Galvanic corrosion is a less sig-nificant corrosion mechanism and results from electrochemical interaction between dissimilar metals (for example, copper pipe with lead solder and brass fittings)
[6, 2]. Erosion corrosion occurs when high water velocity abrades pipe walls and causes local corrosion [2].
Developing Passivation LayersA key component of effective corrosion con-trol is developing a protective, “passivating” layer on metal surfaces to provide a physical barrier between the metal surface and bulk water [6]. By limiting contact between the metal surface and water, multiple corro-sion mechanisms are inhibited. An effective passivating layer has several characteristics: low solubility, uniform coverage on the metal surface, low porosity, and strong integrity under variable hydraulic conditions [2].
Some effective passivating layers devel-op naturally without chemical addition if the water quality conditions are amenable. For example, lead pipes can form stable scales of lead oxide (PbO
2) or lead carbonate
complexes (e.g., PbCO3, Pb
3(CO
3)2(OH)
2).
Likewise, malachite (Cu2CO
3(OH)
2) and
cupric hydroxide (Cu(OH)2) passivating
layers develop on copper pipe over time under favorable water quality conditions [2].
The addition of orthophosphate or silicates can be used to promote the forma-tion of insoluble passivating layers, such as lead-phosphate complexes (e.g., Pb
9(PO
4)6,
Pb3(PO
4)2) [2, 6]. Addition of orthophosphate
has been shown to inhibit corrosion of lead, copper, and iron, but its effectiveness depends on several water quality condi-tions, such as pH and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP). Orthophosphate addition enables formation of stable lead scales near neutral pH and without high oxidant conditions and are typically most effective in the pH range from 7.4 to 7.8 [7]. Some water systems use a blend of orthophos-phate and polyphosphate to meet multiple treatment objectives, and it is important to note that polyphosphates play a different role in finished water stabilization. Polyphos-phate can sequester iron, manganese, and
LEAD and COPPER Corrosion
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other metals to limit unwanted deposition; however, it does not limit, and may in fact in-crease, lead and copper corrosion through increased solubility [4, 2].
Not all scale formation helps to control lead and copper release in distribution systems. Multiple studies and best practices advise that calcium carbonate (CaCO
3)
does not protect against uniform corrosion [2, 1] because the material is too porous to provide a good barrier. Therefore, metrics related to calcium carbonate formation (i.e., Langlier saturation index, calcium carbonate precipitation potential, Ryznar index, etc.) are not predictive of corrosion control effective-ness. In fact, calcium carbonate precipitation can interfere with other passivation mea-sures, such as orthophosphate addition [2].
Water Quality Parameters that Impact Corrosion and Scale FormationSince effective corrosion control relies on developing a stable passivation layer on metal surfaces, bulk water chemistry and biostability play key roles. Biostability is the propensity of a water to support biological activity and depends on assimilable organic carbon, nutrient concentrations, and dis-infectant residuals. Water pH ORP, as well as concentrations of alkalinity, hardness, dissolved inorganic carbon, natural organic matter (NOM), and ammonia all affect cor-rosion rates, passivation layer formation, and layer stability. [1, 8, 2]. Water pH and alkalinity within the distribution system affect lead and copper metal solubility and buffer-ing capacity. Buffer capacity is important for stabilizing pH despite the presence of de-stabilizing chemical and biological process-es in distribution systems. Natural organic matter (NOM) impacts metal solubility and can serve as a food source for microbial processes leading to biofilm growth and MIC. Many water quality parameters and their impact on corrosion are interrelated. For example, without adequate biostability, ammonia in distributed water can support growth of nitrifying bacteria, which can
reduce water pH if buffering capacity is insufficient [1]. This interconnection makes it difficult to relate changes in a single water quality parameter to a change in corrosivity.
Chemical addition at water treatment plants, including coagulants and disin-fectants, affects the corrosivity of finished water in distribution systems. Disinfectant type and residual throughout the distribu-tion system governs the oxidation-reduction potential of water, which in turn affects the speciation of lead, copper, and other metals and their ability to form passivating scale layers. Changing disinfectant (e.g., free chlorine to chloramine) or dose may disrupt passivation layers and require a change in corrosion control approach. Higher doses of chlorine can promote lead oxide scale formation, but this passivating layer may not be stable using chloramines as a secondary disinfectant [6, 2]. Maintaining disinfectant residuals manages biological growth and inhibits microbial-induced corrosion. Disin-fection is a balancing act, as increasing the disinfection dose may not be feasible due to increased potential for disinfection byprod-uct formation [6].
Engineering ControlsWater systems have several options for adjusting finished water quality at the water treatment plant to achieve optimal corrosion control. Chemical addition can be used to adjust pH, alkalinity, and buffer capacity. In general, passivating layers are more stable at higher pH, but the ability to adjust pH depends on the calcium and dissolved in-organic carbon content of the finished water [1]. Corrosion inhibitors (i.e., orthophosphate, silicates) and sequestrants (e.g., polyphos-phate) can be used to manage water quality. The EPA Optimal Corrosion Control Techni-cal Recommendations provide a series of flowcharts to identify appropriate chemical addition strategies depending on treated water dissolved inorganic carbon, pH, pres-ence of iron/manganese, and contaminants observed (i.e., lead or copper) [1].
Maintaining consistency in water quality throughout the distribution system is one of the most important tools for managing corro-sion. If finished water quality changes due to shifts in source water or treatment process-es, the impact on water quality in the distribu-tion system should be evaluated. Care must be taken to implement changes strategically and gradually. Proactive monitoring for key
water quality parameters can identify adverse changes in water quality conditions early to allow for corrective measures before lead and copper exceedances. If exceedances occur, regular monitoring of chemical and bio-logical parameters at representative locations throughout the distribution system can help pinpoint underlying causes and remedies.
Introduction to LCR Monitoring in MinnesotaThe LCR requires systems to monitor drinking water at customer taps. If lead concentrations exceed an action level of 15 parts per billion or copper concentrations exceed an action level of 1.3 parts per million in more than 10 percent of customer taps sampled, the system must undertake a number of additional actions. This could include conducting a corrosion control study, implementing corrosion control treatment, conducting additional monitoring, and performing public education. Systems that have installed corrosion control treatment in response to an action level exceedance are typically required to collect water quality parameters from sites in the distribution system. MDH reviews these results looking for stable, consistent distribution water quality.
Finding and maintaining a pool of monitor-ing sites that meet EPA selection criteria is important for selecting representative sample sites. Systems should maintain their inven-tory of lead service lines and review existing sampling sites, and document their efforts to find sampling site volunteers and rationale for changes in sample sites. The highest prior-ity sampling sites, called “Tier 1” sites, are single-family structures that contain either (a) lead pipes or a lead service line (including full or partial lead service line, or lead goose-neck), or (b) copper pipes with lead solder installed between 1982 and 1986.
The number and frequency of samples a system must collect for lead and copper monitoring is based on the system’s popula-tion and compliance history. Required moni-toring frequency ranges from six months to three years, depending on system age and whether recent changes have been made.
MDH encourages all systems considering changes to treatment operations or source water to review proposed changes with MDH beforehand to implement any needed monitoring changes occur in a timely manner and minimize unintended consequences. If two water systems are planning an interconnection, both systems should
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consider corrosion control needs and water quality stability, and clearly delineate which system will provide any needed corrosion control treatment.
Regulatory Updates Relevant to MinnesotaEPA has been considering significant changes to the LCR and announced a “War on Lead” in January 2018. EPA has been gathering information from states, water systems, AWWA, ASDWA, and other stakeholders about potential changes to the LCR. You can read more about some
of the proposed ideas here: www.epa.gov/dwstandardsregulations/lead-and-copper-rule-long-term-revisions.
Based on legislation passed during the 2017 Minnesota Legislative Session, public and charter school districts are re-quired to have a lead sampling plan and to begin monitoring by July 1, 2018. Schools are required to make test results publicly available. Water systems may want to collaborate with schools to communicate a consistent message regarding the source of lead in any results the schools may find.
ConclusionsIn summary, water systems should manage their water quality to maintain consistent chemistry and support development of effective passivating scale layers within their distribution systems. Recent publications, including the references listed below, provide more in-depth information and decision-making resources for water systems operators and engineers.
References[1] US EPA, “Optimal Corrosion Control Treat-
ment Evaluation Technical Recommendations for Primacy Agencies and Public Water Sys-tems,” United States Environmental Protec-tion Agency, Office of Water, 2016. <https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/201603/documents/occtmarch2016.pdf>
[2] American Water Works Association, “M58 - Internal Corrosion Control in Water Distribution Systems,” 2017. R. E. Giani, Ed., Denver, CO: American Water Works Association, 2017.
[3] L. McNeill and M. Edwards, “Iron Pipe Corrosion in Distribution Systems,” Journal - American Water Works Association, vol. 93, no. 7, pp. 88-100, 2001. <https://www.awwa.org/publications/journal-awwa/ab-stract/articleid/14397.aspx>
[4] Water Research Foundation, “Lead and copper corrosion: An overview of WRF research,” 2017. <http://www.waterrf.org/resources/StateOfTheScienceReports/Lead-Corrosion.pdf>
[5] A. Cantor, “Optimization of Phosphorous-Based Corrosion Control Chemicals Using a Comprehensive Perspective of Water Quality,” Water Research Foundation Report #4586, Denver, 2017. <http://www.waterrf.org/ExecutiveSummaryLibrary/4586_Project-Summary.pdf>
[6] R. Brown, N. McTigue and D. Cornwell, “Strategies for assessing optimized corrosion control treatment of lead and copper,” AWWA Journal, pp. 62-75, May 2013. <https://www.awwa.org/publications/journal-awwa/abstract/articleid/ 36969965.aspx>
[7] Water Research Foundation and American Water Works Association, “Controlling lead in drinking water,” 2015. <http://www.waterrf.org/PublicReportLibrary/4409.pdf>
[8] M. Schock and D. Lytle, “Lead and copper corrosion 101: Principles and guidance,” in Webinar, American Water Works Associa-tion, 2018. <https://www.awwa.org/por-tals/0/files/education/webcast/w180117_corrosion_101_handouts.pdf> •
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The phrase “water, water, everywhere … ” may resonate with you – if, like me, you call Minnesota your home. It’s the “Land of 10,000 Lakes.” In this region, we are lucky to have adequate freshwater supplies to meet our population’s needs. The state has highly productive aquifers that are heavily relied on by municipalities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, and there are large surface water bodies that we are also able use.
This is an entirely different hydrologic context to what I experienced growing up in California. California has always faced water management challenges and will continue to do so. Though California has a Mediterranean climate with a well-defined dry season, it is a climate intrinsically of extremes. The state has dealt with seasonal and multi-year droughts, and the duration and severity of these multi-year droughts will likely increase in coming years. In addition to droughts that have plagued California, the majority of precipitation falls in the northern part of the state, but the majority of water is used in the southern part of the state. Therefore, California has an extremely complex network of conveyance and storage infrastructure to transport water throughout the state.
Using quantitative water balance models can help city and state planners understand the availability of water resources – now and in the future.
By Ailsa McCulloch
In 2013, while working for the Stockholm Environment Institute (developers of WEAP, Water Evaluation and Planning software), I began work on a project with Stantec where I learned more about California hydrology and the complex operations that accompany water conveyance throughout the state. Using the WEAP software, I worked on a team to develop the Sacramento Water Allocation Model (SacWAM) for the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) in California. The State Water Board is the state agency in California that governs water rights, determines water quality standards, and regulates wastewater and stormwater discharges throughout the state. The WEAP software embeds a hydrologic model within a system operations model. The model estimates stream flows throughout the Sacramento Valley, one of the largest and most productive agricultural regions in the United States.
Understanding baseline water availability throughout the Sacramento Valley region allows decision-makers to better allocate surface and groundwater resources, and understand future and alternative management scenarios. For example, SacWAM can be used to estimate the
monthly flow regime in a river, or typical storage levels in a lake or reservoir, and it can also be used to simulate future flows in that same surface water body, under various regulatory or climatic scenarios. For instance, our reliance on a certain water body could be sustainable under existing conditions, but if we were to increase the population that relies on that supply source by 20 percent in the next
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30 years, what would that then mean for surface water levels? The WEAP software allows us to inform crucial water management questions that will face future generations.
Water management in California is certainly different, given its unique geography, climate, and artificial conveyance system. The types of questions that are being asked in California will inherently be different from other states. That doesn’t mean that there is no role for quantitative tools to be used by planning agencies, cities, and states in the often water-rich Midwest. For example, despite an apparent abundance of freshwater resources in Minnesota, water-supply issues do exist and will likely become more prevalent with population growth in urban centers.
A great example is the historic water resources lawsuit surrounding groundwater appropriation in the Twin Cities related to White Bear Lake in Washington County, Minnesota. Plaintiffs claimed that groundwater used for public water supply in this area was over-appropriated and that a protective lake water elevation for White Bear Lake should be set. This single issue is not an isolated case-study. Already, issues are popping up across Minnesota related to groundwater use and stormwater quality for irrigation –
issues that highlight the critical need to understand the intricate relationships water has throughout its lifecycle.
Water is an inherently complex resource to manage – it is often not available when and where we need it, and there are many stakeholders with a variety of needs that must be met. This is likely not the only water resources management decision that Minnesota will face in the next few decades. Long-range planning is crucial to understanding the temporal and spatial availability throughout the
Twin Cities metropolitan area. Are we currently using quantitative tools to understand water resources availability? Do we understand what future availability may be, given factors such as climate change and population growth? Quantitative water balance models like WEAP can help us to make informed management decisions.
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Lake Shasta on the Sacramento River provides water supply for large urban and agricultural centers in California. It was modeled in the Sacramento Valley WEAP program to understand water supply reliability.
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1. Three words that describe your experience (so far) as the President of AWWA. Humbling, amazing and fulfilling experience to make a difference. (Ok more than three.)
2. To elaborate, is there a specific (good, funny, uplifting) highlight/experience that stands out? As a visiting officer, I have an opportunity to meet folks from AWWA’s forty-three sections. Even though independently we face local and regional issues, water professionals are often more similar than not. I have found we share the same common value and goal regardless of where we live. We are service oriented professionals that want to give back to our communities. We impact the daily quality of life by providing safe water. This is consistent all over North America.
3. What have you learned about AWWA that you didn’t know before? I’ve always known that AWWA is a complex organization. I’ve learned that to sustain the largest organization of water supply professionals in the world that was founded in 1881 by engaging the expertise of volunteers is a powerful model. What a network of resources you can build by engaging 51,000 water professionals.
4. What do you foresee for the future of AWWA as an organization? AWWA will maintain a strong leadership role as we will continue to confront top concerns that face water professionals in innovative ways such as addressing aging infrastructure concerns through WIFIA, fighting nonpoint source pollution through the Farm Bill, and providing input to the USEPA on anticipated revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule.
AWWA continues to address the aging workforce and talent retention concerns through several initiatives, including a guided effort with its 43 Sections to connect veterans and transitioning services members to jobs in the water sector. I had the privilegeof meeting with CEO David LaFrance, Katie McCain, Past AWWA President, other Association volunteers and staff in Washington last August along with representatives from Soldier for Life, Marine for Life, Veterans Affairs, the Department of Labor, and Department of Defense to build awareness and strategies that help veterans work in the water sector. This was a great opportunity to focus on one of my goals as President to recruit veterans to our water profession.
As professionals in the water sector retire, our need for talent pools of qualified individuals is increasing. We protect public health and environment 24/7/365. There will always be work in water and many veterans have skill sets that match our needs. Military members have been targeted as a good fit for the sector because of their technical expertise and experience working non-traditional hours in a regulated environment.
These are just a few examples that establish AWWA as a prominent leader.
5. Which section(s) hosted the best happy hours/networking events? As I engage in section networking events I’ve met folks from many regions and professional backgrounds. What an amazing water family we have. Each section welcomes you with hospitality and graciousness as if you are one of their family. EACH Section is the “best” and I would revisit any one of them in a second!
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6. If you could serve another term as President, would you? Why or why not?If I could serve another term as President I would welcome the opportunity. Any opportunity to make a difference is worth a sacrifice. While this past year has required a lot of work, and time away from family, the experience has definitely been worth it!
7. You’re an inspiration for women in your industry, what advice would you give to a woman with her sights on becoming the 4th ever female president of AWWA? One of Walt Disney’s most famous quotes “If you can dream it, you can do it.” I’ve embraced this value in my competitive barrel racing for four decades. It also transitions into your professional career. Do not underestimate your role or the contribution you can make to the water profession. If you have the desire and passion to serve, step up. Volunteer for assignments even if it is outside of your comfort zone. Seek out successful leaders around you to serve as mentors as you navigate your professional journey.
8. Did your role as President help you to finally overcome your fear of public speaking? Well this is a great question! I will say public speaking is still not the favorite part of my job. However, I’ve had a lot of practice speaking in many different settings over the past year. As with anything, practice (and a lot of preparation!) has helped.
9. Do you plan to continue to grow diversity within AWWA leadership? How so? As I began my role as President another of my focus areas was diversity and inclusion. As an association, AWWA has been encouraging diversity in various forms for nearly 30 years. Since 2013 the AWWA Strategic Plan includes Foster(ing) Diversity and Inclusion (D & I) as one of AWWA’s core principals. Even with 30 years of focus, we still have opportunity to strengthen our commitment to D & I by embracing it at all levels throughout our organization. I am committed to taking every opportunity to continue to raise awareness of D & I’s importance and encouraging water professionals to embrace it.
As leaders, we must diligently continue to seek out, recognize and honor the knowledge we gain from our differences.
10. What are your plans a day or a week following your presidency? How about a year? Many of you know that my hobby is barrel racing which is a timed event with a horse. My horses have always been my therapy. My plan for the summer is to spend a lot more time at competitive barrel racing with my husband Jerry and daughter Michele. From there we will see what’s in store.
11. Do you have any final thoughts, or anything you’d like to share with the Sections as your AWWA presidency comes to a close? It has been a privilege to serve with the high caliber of water professionals in AWWA. Many of my colleagues have become lifelong friends. The water profession is a noble career that makes a difference in quality of life for our communities. I did not choose the water profession as a career with intent. Once I landed here I never looked back and have enjoyed a 30+-year career. My message to Sections would be to share your story with young professionals and students. This is a service industry. We make a difference every day in quality of life for our families and communities. Whether you are an operator, customer service professional, engineer, scientist, human resource professions, and the list goes on, the water profession is a great place to be! •
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D isasters are opportunities for Rochester, Minnesota.
An August 1883 tornado, which left widespread
destruction and 26 dead, led to the city’s first hospital, led by Dr. William Worrall Mayo and his sons. This was the beginning of the Mayo Clinic and the first sign of Rochester’s future as a medical center.
Nature tore through the city again nearly a century later – a flood that killed five and caused $60 million in damage. This disaster led to the “Renaissance of Rochester,” pulling the city out of a decade of stagnation and signaling the beginning of an era of unprecedented construction.
One of the city’s primary agencies, Rochester Public Utilities, has been working for years to make sure it does not have another kind of disaster – too little water. Groundwater planning, asset management, source water protection, and pro-active strategies are at the heart of sustainability efforts to ensure that the utility can continue to supply safe drinking water to a city that is growing, residentially and commercially.
Background and HistoryRochester grew up on the south fork of the Zumbro River, which provided power from its falls but also feeder creeks that were prone to flooding.
With safety a primary concern following the 1883 tornado, the city contracted with a private company, Hodgkins, Moffet, and Clark of Waterville, New York, to operate a
water system although fire protection, not drinking water, was the primary motivation.
In 1916 the city purchased the water works company and began adding wells and storage facilities. The 1920s saw the addition of a chlorinator to disinfect the water and a major construction project, which included a 128-foot-high tower near St. Mary’s Hospital that holds 200,000 gallons. The tower, no longer in service but still a landmark for Rochester Public Utilities (RPU), provided adequate pressure to the area surrounding St. Mary’s Hospital and was the beginning of the high-level system still in use today.
ProfileToday, Rochester has a population of more than 114,000 and expects annual growth of 1.6 percent for the next 10 years, according to Cary Johnson, RPU manager of maintenance and construction – water operations. In addition, the city is in the early stages of Destination Medical Center, a 20-year economic development initiative that includes expansion of the Mayo Clinic. Water design project coordinator Donn Richardson notes downtown redevelopment and more high-density apartments in the city as another reason for the growth.
The utility has 32 wells (and is adding another in 2018) and pumps approximately 4.7 billion gallons of water per year. (RPU pumped 4.49 million gallons in 2016.) The wells range in depth from 400 to 1,000 feet and draw mainly from the Jordan Aquifer, a sedimentary
unit that underlies much of southeastern Minnesota. Other multi-formation aquifers – Prairie du Chien-Jordan, Prairie du Chien-Wonewoc, Jordan-Wonewoc, and Prairie duChien-Mt. Simon – supply water for Rochester.
The wells are interconnected, and the water is treated with chlorine, fluoride, and a polyphosphate for corrosion control at each site. Johnson noted the complexity of the distribution system, which has numerous pressure zones. Nineteen storage facilities hold nearly 17 million gallons of water.
Even though the customer base is growing, the per capita usage is going down says Sidney Jackson, RPU director of core services.
Senior civil engineer Doug Klamerus credits residents and businesses for understanding the need to conserve and use water wisely. “The community is seeing the big picture,” Klamerus said. “I see nothing but support for the conservation program.”
SustainabilityTodd Osweiler, environmental and regulatory affairs coordinator, said the announcement about Destination Medical Center, as well as other water concerns in the news, “brought up the question of how much we can keep on pumping.”
RPU has partnered with Barr Engineering of Minneapolis, the U. S. Geological Survey, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on groundwater studies and evaluation.
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“We became pro-active about sustainability,” said Osweiler. “All this spurred more on sustainability.”
A sustainability evaluation has included input from stakeholders, review of existing data, groundwater modeling to determine the potential impact of future pumping, identification of data gaps that produce uncertainty in modeled predictions, and the development of a monitoring plan.
Osweiler outlined the four components RPU has for conservation and sustainability: leak detection, rate setting, water rebates, and education.
The utility performs a leak detection survey on half the system each year, using resources to find and fix leaks, resulting in water accountability of more than 95 percent.
Rates are set with a multi-tiered structure that rewards low usage. Commercial irrigation is the highest tier grade. “Use more, pay more,” says Klamerus.
RPU encourages residents to replace fixtures with ones that use less water and provides rebates for such purchases. Osweiler says in 2015 that RPU issued nearly 1,600 rebates that have resulted in savings of 8.8 million gallons.
At the heart of the sustainability effort is education. The more people understand all that is involved in producing and maintaining safe water, the more that are willing to do their part in protecting and conserving it.
Tours bring in school children, who are asked for their ideas on protecting water. Rochester has three times hosted the American Water Works Association Drinking Water Institute, a four-day summer program for Minnesota science teachers to learn about water and develop inquiry-based activities to integrate into their existing curriculum.
RPU Plugged In is a monthly publication with information on easy ways to conserve water, how to find leaks in homes, and updates on what utility projects. RPU promotes drinking tap water instead of paying for bottled water by encouraging schools and business to install filling stations for reusable water bottles. The annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report)
is included in one of the issues each year, and the utility has put coupons in the publication for residents to get a free water bottle.
It also offers a Service Assured Program for a monthly fee, which covers repairs on portions of the water system that belong to a resident, such as the service line.
Asset Management and Enhanced SamplingRPU employs asset management to budget for future projects. A two-year study now underway will plan for the next 30 to 40 years, examining the life
expectancy of current infrastructure and identifying critical assets and their impact on customers. Having a plan to rehabilitate or replace pumps, pipes, and storage facilities allow for controlled maintenance rather than crisis situations.
Water main repairs have historically been dictated by when and where street repairs were being made. Klamerus says a more collaborative approach, which includes the needs of RPU to replace or rehabilitate water infrastructure, is now part the decision-making process for future street repairs. Klamerus said asset management planning is a way to gain a better understanding of the extent of
Rochester Public Utilities Scott Rendler in a SCADA truck.
Doug Klamerus and Cary Johnson in front of Well 41.
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financial investment needed to maintain our current level of customer service. If more investment is needed than current street repair projects allow, RPU will look at the most financially feasible option between full water main replacements or trenchless rehabilitation technology to maintain the utility’s infrastructure for additional projects.
In addition to planning to avoid dealing with emergencies, asset management is a budgeting tool, a way to avoid radical rate increases.
Beyond sampling for contaminants regulated under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, RPU has been involved in a general chemistry project, testing under the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, and special projects such as a pesticide study in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
MDH district engineer Paul Halvorson said, “It is some of the most sampled water in the state.”
“All of our data will help them in the future as they use their models to evaluate groundwater sustainability.”
RPU has 6 water operators and 11 people in the field with GPS in all trucks and iPads with all staff. Two of the
trucks have a SCADA interface in them. “What helps me in getting samples in an efficient manner is the operator’s ability to operate the system remotely via SCADA in the truck,” says Halvorson. “With this, the operator can have the required wells running for a while before I get there, so it’s a quality, representative sample.”
As is the case with every water system, the quantity and quality of drinking water is paramount. Reliable service is necessary. Rochester Public Utilities serves a city that has been used to challenges from nature, and it is determined to not allow anything to disrupt the water service to Rochester residents. •
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Justin BergenerEA TanksT: [email protected]
Bob BergsgaardCarbonair - A Division of Proact
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Randy AtwoodFord Meter Box Company, Inc.T: [email protected]
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Chuck AutioCity of HopkinsT: [email protected]
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Tim BagstadSaint Paul Regional Water ServicesT: [email protected]
Tejpal BalaBolton and Menk, Inc.T: 763-433-2851 [email protected]
Bassam BanatMinnesota Dept. of HealthT: 952-432-7092 [email protected]
Annika BankstonMinneapolis Div of
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Glenn BauerSauk Centre Public
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Jeff AmyWells Public UtilitiesT: 507-553-3119 [email protected]
William AnderlT: 763-529-5008 [email protected]
Todd AndersonT: [email protected]
Thomas AndersonT: 612-661-4947thomas.anderson@
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Dean AndersonMinneapolis Water Works
Anita AndersonMinnesota Department of HealthT: [email protected]
Michael AndersonSt. Paul Regional Water ServicesT: 651-266-6264 [email protected]
Heidi AndristRochester Public UtilitiesT: [email protected]
William AngermanWHKS & Co.T: 507-288-3923 [email protected]
Anna ArkinMinnesota Department of HealthT: [email protected]
Steve ArndtCity of FarmingtonT: 651-248-9194 [email protected]
3M Water InfrastructureT: 651-733-3103
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Yigliola Acayturri LorangMinneapolis Water [email protected]
Dave AdamsCity of Forest LakeT: [email protected]
Paul AdermanU.S. Dept. of AgricultireT: [email protected]
Issac AfwerkeCity of Saint Paul Water UtilityT: 651-266-6267 [email protected]
Steven AhlschlagerMoore Engineering, Inc.T: 701-282-4692sahlschlager@
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Aitkin Public Utilities Comm.T: 218-927-3222
Buick AlavyCity of Minneapolis Water
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Todd AlcottWaterous CompanyT: 651-450-5054 [email protected]
Alexandria Light & PowerT: 320-763-6501
Dave AllenSl-Serco, Inc.T: [email protected]
Andrew AllmannCity of Eden PrairieT: 952-294-5903 [email protected]
Richard AltCity of Cottage GroveT: 651-458-2842 [email protected]
American Water Works AssociationT: 303-794-7711
Tim AmundsenCity of ExcelsiorT: [email protected]
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City of Lake CityT: 651-345-6850
City of Le Sueur- Water/WastewaterT: 507-665-9941 X 500
City of Little CanadaT: 651-766-4049
City of Maple GroveT: 763-494-6371
City of MedinaT: 763-473-4643
City of MilacaT: 320-983-3141
City of MonticelloT: 763-271-3274
City of Mound Water DepartmentT: 952-472-0614
City of NorthfieldT: 507-645-3088
City of PaynesvilleT: 320-243-3714
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City of PlymouthT: 763-509-5999
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City of RichfieldT: 612-221-6170
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City of ShoreviewT: 651-490-4651
City of SpicerT: 320-796-5562
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City of WaconiaT: 952-442-2615
City of WarrenT: 218-745-5343
City of WasecaT: 507-835-9713
City of WoodburyT: 651-714-3720
City of WyomingT: 651-462-0580
City of ZimmermanT: 763-856-4088
City of ZimmermanT: 763-856-4088
Tyrel ClarkMoore EngineeringT: [email protected]
Dave CluffAitkin Public Utilities [email protected]
Mark ChristMinneapolis Water WorksT: 612-875-1243
Jarrod ChristenT: 218-846-7778 [email protected]
Jonathan [email protected]
Paul ChristensenPeopleServiceT: 507-964-2231 [email protected]
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City of Apple ValleyT: 952-953-2500
City of AuroraT: 218-229-2624
City of BaxterT: 218-454-5115
City of BloomingtonT: 952-563-8774
City of Brooklyn Center Water Dept.T: 763-585-7103
City of Brooklyn ParkT: 763-315-8412
City of CarltonT: 218-384-4229
City of Circle PinesT: 763-784-5898
City of Cold SpringT: 320-685-3653
City of Cottage GroveT: 651-458-2808
City of Crookston Water DepartmentT: 218-281-5711
City of Detroit LakesT: 218-846-7102
City of EaganT: 651-675-5215
City of Eden PrairieT: 952-294-5908
City of ExcelsiorT: 952-474-3464 [email protected]
City of Forest LakeT: 651-464-3550
City of GlencoeT: 320-864-6954
City of Golden ValleyT: 763-593-3981
City of Granite FallsT: 320-564-2530
City of Hutchinson Water DepartmentT: 320-234-4222
City of Inver Grove HeightsT: 651-450-2565
City of JeffersT: 507-628-4242
Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. Inc.T: 816-822-3218
Thomas ButhSt. Paul Regional Water ServicesT: 651-266-6345 [email protected]
Bryan CainGranite Falls [email protected]
Jeffrey CampbellCity of Eden Prairie Utility DivisionT: [email protected]
Wade CardinalThief River Falls WaterT: 218-681-3809
Andrea CarlVega AmericasT: [email protected]
Steven CarletonProgressive Consulting EngineersT: [email protected]
John CarlonCity of Eden PrairieT: 952-294-5906 [email protected]
Brandon CarlsonCity of Crookston Water
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Kevin CarlsonCity of Eden Prairie
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Mona CavalcoliT: 718-728-8469 [email protected]
Karen CavettSEH, Inc.T: [email protected]
Qigang ChangAdvanced Engineering and
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Donald CheneySaint Paul Regional Water ServicesT: [email protected]
Christian ChermakT: 651-808-2321
James ChidesterT: [email protected]
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George BrownT: [email protected]
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Michael BurdorfSambatekT: [email protected]
Michael BurgdorfCity of PlainviewT: 507-534-3701
Steve BurianAE2ST: 701-746-8087 [email protected]
Scott BurnellMinneapolis Water WorksT: [email protected]
John BlommeMinnesota Department of HealthT: 507-537-7308 [email protected]
Jordan BlommelT: [email protected]
Carol Blommel JohnsonCity of Apple ValleyT: [email protected]
Douglas BodeCity of WaconiaT: [email protected]
Jim BodeSt. Paul Regional Water ServicesT: [email protected]
Caroline BohnMoore EngineeringT: [email protected]
Brad BoiceCity of EyotaT: 507-545-2135 [email protected]
Gregory BonaMinneapolis Water WorksT: [email protected]
Jeanette BootheMinnesota Department of HealthT: 651-201-4697 [email protected]
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Adam BourassaSt. Cloud Public [email protected]
Darren BraegelmanCity of BelgradeT: 320-254-3342
Joel BraegelmanWillmar Municipal UtilityT: 320-235-4422 [email protected]
Brainerd Public UtilitiesT: 218-825-3220
Michael BramwellCity of ChamplinT: [email protected]
Scott BredehoftWonderware MidwestT: 866-826-9725 X. 1095scott.bredehoft@
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Todd BredesenCore & MainT: 612-597-8519 [email protected]
Cory BreitungCity of Apple [email protected]
Dustin BremnessPlant & Flanged Equipment LLCT: 763-792-3870 [email protected]
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Robert CockrielCity of BloomingtonT: 952-563-8774 [email protected]
Tim ColganCarus Chemical CompanyT: 815-224-6526 [email protected]
Mike ComeansCity of Eden Prairie Utilities [email protected]
James ConnorBolton & MenkT: [email protected]
Carol ConwayCity of CarltonT: [email protected]
Paul CooneCity of [email protected]
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Richard CorbettVessco, Inc.T: 952-941-2678 X. [email protected]
Ramsey CoronadoCity of Saint [email protected]
Tom CoughlinCity of Brooklyn [email protected]
Lynda CowellMountain Lake Water DepartmentT: 507-427-2633 X. [email protected]
Patti CraddockShort Elliott HendricksonT: [email protected]
Kevin CrooksCity of Chanhassen Utility DeptT: [email protected]
Dean CrooksCity of St. Louis [email protected]
John CrooksShakopee Public UtilitesT: 952-233-1511 [email protected]
Steve CrumleyMinneapolis Water WorksT: 612-661-4907 [email protected]
Marc CulverCity of RosevilleT: 651-792-7042
Daniel CurleyCity of ShoreviewT: 651-490-4672 [email protected]
Chance CurtisT: [email protected]
Bill CutterBurk & AssociatesT: [email protected]
Shanna CzeckSt. Cloud Public UtilitiesT: [email protected]
Jason DahlT: [email protected]
Dustin DaleAdvanced Engineering &
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Jeff DaleMinnesota Rural Water Assn.T: 218-685-5197 [email protected]
Bill DaleyLake Crystal Municipal Utils.T: 507-726-2536 [email protected]
Jason DarcoThief River Falls WaterT: 218-681-3809
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Thomas DavisTonka WaterT: [email protected]
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Matt EllingsonTKDAT: 651-292-4578 [email protected]
Todd ElliottJacobsT: 651-365-8541 [email protected]
Debbie ElliottJasper EngineeringT: [email protected]
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Scott FronekBlack & VeatchT: [email protected]
Richard GannEllingson CompaniesT: [email protected]
Gary GanserCity of Two HarborsT: 218-834-5572 [email protected]
Nicole GaustadAE2ST: [email protected]
Michael GeersLitchfield Water [email protected]
Kay Gehring3M [email protected]
Julia GeorgiaAmerican Water Works AssociationT: [email protected]
Glen GeradsCity of MinneapolisT: [email protected]
Mark GermscheidEMA, [email protected]
Keegan GeskeSt Cloud TechT: [email protected]
Craig GeyerDeZURIK Water ControlsT: 320-259-2090 [email protected]
Steve GilbergCity of EaganT: [email protected]
Gary GileCity of KelloggT: [email protected]
Christopher GlassingAMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe CompanyT: [email protected]
Stephen GleasonSt. Paul Regional Water ServicesT: 651-266-6820 [email protected]
Michael GlendeT: 507-339-0622
Hannah GlockeProactT: 651-202-2950 [email protected]
Jason GoehringCity of Long [email protected]
David GoergenCity of EdinaT: [email protected]
Elliot [email protected]
David GomanCity of OronoT: [email protected]
Christa GomezUniversity Of MinnesotaT: [email protected]
Jeremy GosewischShakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
CommunityT: 952-496-6176 jeremy.gosewisch@
shakopeedakota.org
Grand Rapids Public Utilities CommissionT: 218-326-7024
Jerome GrantDezurik, IncT: 320-259-2000 X [email protected]
Tony GrantEA TanksT: [email protected]
John GraupmanBolton & Menk, Inc.T: 507-625-4171 [email protected]
Nicholas GriffinCity of EaganT: [email protected]
James GrilloSensus USA, Inc.T: [email protected]
Ryan GrimesPlant and Flanged Equipment, [email protected]
Tim GroganTonka WaterT: [email protected]
Brian GuldanBolton & Menk, [email protected]
Jeremy GumkeCity St AnthonyT: 612-782-3441jeremy.gumke@
ci.saint-anthony.mn.us
Glenn GustafsonGreat Plains StructuresT: [email protected]
Kurt HaakinsonT: [email protected]
Daniel HaatsCity of SpicerT: 320-796-5562 [email protected]
Craig HabighorstRice Lake Construction GroupT: 218-546-5519 X [email protected]
Jorgen HackettT: [email protected]
Matthew HaefnerCity of ChaskaT: [email protected]
David HagenShanopee Public UtilitesT: [email protected]
Ryan HajekCity of Albert [email protected]
Jay HallSt. Louis Park Water DepartmentT: [email protected]
Mark HallanWidseth Smith Nolting Assoc.T: 218-829-5117 [email protected]
Paul HalvorsonT: [email protected]
Mike HamernikCity of Winona
Abdelsalam HamidSaint Paul Regional Water ServicesT: 651-266-6818 [email protected]
Kevin HansenCity of Columbia HeightsT: 763-706-3705
Joe HansenCity of Golden ValleyT: [email protected]
Adrian HansonT: [email protected]
Ray HansonCity of Mound Water DepartmentT: 952-472-0614 [email protected]
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Ryan HansonSambatekT: 763-476-6010 [email protected]
Mark HansonSt. Louis Park Water DepartmentT: [email protected]
Harold Beck & Sons, Inc.T: 215-968-4600
John HarrenT: [email protected]
David HarrisFischer, Harris & AssociatesT: [email protected]
Jesse HartmanCity of New BrightonT: 651-638-2114Jesse.hartman@
newbrightonmn.gov
Jay HartmanSt. Anthony VillageT: 612-782-3314
Chris HartzellCity of S. St. Paul
Craig HaskinsCity of Bloomington UtilitiesT: [email protected]
Charles HaupertAdvanced Engineering and
Enviromental Services, Inc.T: [email protected]
Aaron HauserWillmar Municipal Utility
Jim HauthCity of EaganT: [email protected]
Jerry HaydenMinneapolis Water Works
Mike HeimerRochester Public UtilitiesT: 507-280-1506 [email protected]
Samantha HelalT: [email protected]
Jared HellerTBDT: [email protected]
Dan HellingCity of Inver Grove HeightsT: 651-450-2565 [email protected]
Jack HendricksonDSGT: [email protected]
James HenryHenry's Waterworks, Inc.T: 320-259-5727 [email protected]
Paul HerubinT: [email protected]
Cara HesseCity of BuffaloT: 763-684-5432 [email protected]
Tim HewettSt. Cloud Public [email protected]
Rich HibbardSaint Paul Regional Water ServicesT: [email protected]
Hibbing Public Utility Comm.T: 218-262-7725
Jason HillmanMarshall & Polk
Rural Water [email protected]
Kyle HinrichsCity of MankatoT: [email protected]
Tracy HodelSt. Cloud Public UtilitiesT: 320-255-7225 [email protected]
Robyn HoerrT: 218-685-5197 [email protected]
Lucas HoffmanMinnesota Department of HealthT: [email protected]
Joe HoffmanPreston Public Utilities CommissionT: [email protected]
Kristy HollandEmerson Process ManagementT: [email protected]
Lance HolmenCity of JeffersT: [email protected]
C. HolterCity of OnalaskaT: 608-781-9537 X [email protected]
Michael HolwegerCity of East Grand Forks
Water & Light Dept.T: 218-773-0515
Alex HoodM.E. Simpson Company, Inc.T: 800-255-1521 [email protected]
Aaron HorbovetzT: [email protected]
Patrick HoudaMankato [email protected]
Raymond HozalskiUniversity of MinnesotaT: 612-626-9650 [email protected]
John HudakHydrocorpT: [email protected]
Jacob HumburgBolton & Menk, Inc.T: 952-890-0509 [email protected]
David HumeWSPT: 651-490-1405 [email protected]
Henry HuntLayne Christensen - Ranney
Collector WellsT: 614-888-6263 [email protected]
Renee HusetSt. Paul Regional Water ServicesT: [email protected]
Robin HutchesonMinneapolis Water Worksrobin.hutcheson@
minneapolismn.gov
Dave HuttonSeh, Inc.T: [email protected]
Indian Health Service - Bemidji Area DSFCT: 218-444-0502
Robert IsabelCDM Smith Inc.T: [email protected]
Anton Jachim3MT: [email protected]
Verne JacobsenTKDAT: 651-292-4484 [email protected]
Howard JacobsonCity of DuluthT: [email protected]
Steven JahnkeCity of Albert LeaT: [email protected]
Kelley JanesAE2ST: [email protected]
Daniel JanishCity of Rogers Public WorksT: 763-428-8580 X [email protected]
Mark JanovecStantecT: [email protected]
Scott JensenCity of Lake CityT: [email protected]
Miles JensenShort-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc.T: [email protected]
Karen JensenStillwater Water BoardT: [email protected]
Wayne JohnsonT: 218-681-3809 [email protected]
Gregory JohnsonT: 651-704-9970 X [email protected]
Dave JohnsonCity of ZimmermanT: 763-856-4088zimmermanPWD@
cityofzimmerman.com
Brian JohnsonE. Grand Forks Water
and Light Dept.T: [email protected]
Michael JohnsonHDRT: [email protected]
Todd JohnsonMinnesota Department of HealthT: 218-308-2100 [email protected]
Ronnie JohnsonOwatonna Public UtilitiesT: [email protected]
Cary JohnsonRochester Public UtilitiesT: 507-280-1507 [email protected]
Steve JohnsonRochester Public [email protected]
Kurt JohnsonStantecT: [email protected]
Bo JohnstonBlack & VeatchT: [email protected]
Kathryn JonesHDR Engineering, Inc.T: [email protected]
Dominic JonesRed Rock Rural Water SystemT: 507-628-4201 [email protected]
Andrew JordanCity of Plymouth
Kory JorgensenT: [email protected]
Todd JorgensonAustin UtilitiesT: 507-433-8886 [email protected]
Ben JulsonAE2ST: [email protected]
Matt KaderlikWillmar Municipal [email protected]
Bryan KaemingkWHKS & [email protected]
Richard KakachCity of Golden ValleyT: [email protected]
Douglas KammererCity of WatertownT: 952-955-2856 [email protected]
Timothy KampaCity of Bloomington UtilitiesT: 952-563-8776 [email protected]
Andrew KampaSt Cloud Technical
Community CollegeT: [email protected]
Andrew KanewskeT: [email protected]
Todd KarelsCity of WaconiaT: [email protected]
Nate KarpMinnesota Department of HealthT: [email protected]
Carol KaszynskiCity of BloomingtonT: 952-563-4848 [email protected]
Chad KatzenbergerT: 218-855-1720 [email protected]
Denise KealyChisholm Public [email protected]
Kade KearneyT: [email protected]
Kyle KedrowskiMinnesota Rural Water AssociationT: 218-685-5197 [email protected]
Karl KeelCity of BloomingtonT: 952-563-8731 [email protected]
Jack KegelMinnesota Municipal
Utilities AssociationT: 763-551-1230 [email protected]
Andrew KegleyCity of Oak Park HeightsT: 651-334-5140 [email protected]
Matthew [email protected]
Thomas KellerHawkins Water Treatment GroupT: [email protected]
Pat KellyCity of CrookstonT: 218-281-1232 [email protected]
Shawn KellyCity of Int'L FallsT: 218-283-2990
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Tim KiefferCity of Golden ValleyT: [email protected]
Doug KilanowskiMueller Water ProductsT: [email protected]
Kinetrol USA, Inc.T: 972-835-7917
Sami KinnunenStudentT: [email protected]
Fawn KinsmanCity of RichfieldT: [email protected]
Gary KirkebyT: [email protected]
Andrew KitzmanT: [email protected]
Kent KjellbergKjellberg's, IncorporatedT: 763-295-2931
Douglas KlamerusRochester Public UtilitesT: [email protected]
Chris KleistDuluth Public Works & [email protected]
Michael KlimersCity of Savage Utilities ServicesT: 952-224-3400 [email protected]
Eric KlinkerThe Dow Chemical CompanyT: [email protected]
Randy KloepperCity of CrystalT: 763-531-1166 [email protected]
ROBERT KLUGT: [email protected]
Kristofer KnutsonMoorhead Public ServiceT: [email protected]
Jennifer KoenigMinnesota Rural Water Assn.T: 320-815-4991 [email protected]
Sarah KoepNOSUT: [email protected]
Curt KoivistoBabbitt Public UtilitiesT: 218-827-3292 [email protected]
Daniel KoopT: [email protected]
Tim KosekCity of Howard LakeT: 320-543-2318
Jason KosmatkaAE2ST: 218-825-1979 [email protected]
Ryan KottaBolton & Menk, [email protected]
Brian KraabelCity of AndoverT: 763-767-5180 [email protected]
Adam KramerT: 612-432-5656 [email protected]
Jake KranzMaster Electric [email protected]
Krausz USAT: 352-789-4859
George KraynickMinneapolis Water WorksT: 612-661-4923george.kraynick@
minneapolismn.gov
Teresa KreckowWater WorksT: 763-432-3301
Mark KrenikCity of Le Sueur- Water/
Joseph KroeningMinneapolis Water WorksT: 612-661-4989joseph.kroening@
minneapolismn.gov
Herbert KruegerT: 507-964-2231
Sidney KrugerDeZurik, Inc.T: [email protected]
Paul KuhnT: [email protected]
Alan LaisCity of LuverneT: 507-449-5030 [email protected]
Lake Crystal Municipal UtilitiesT: 507-726-2536
Bill LalondeCity of RichfieldT: 612-861-9165
Allen LammT: [email protected]
Sue LangMinnesota Department of HealthT: [email protected]
Craig LangbehnRochester Public Utilities
Kelly Lange-HaiderT: 952-897-4311 [email protected]
David LangerT: [email protected]
Mike LangerElk River Municipal UtilitiesT: [email protected]
Timothy LaParaT: 626-624-6028 [email protected]
John [email protected]
Kim LarsenMinnesota Department of HealthT: [email protected]
Larry LarsenSaint Paul Regional Water [email protected]
Chad LarsenSaint Paul Regional Water [email protected]
Jeff LarsonMarshall Municipal UtilitiesT: [email protected]
Emma LarsonSt. Cloud Public [email protected]
Steven LaudonPeople ServiceT: [email protected]
John LaumannSt. Louis Park Water DepartmentT: 952-924-2558 [email protected]
Huy LeT: [email protected]
Jeff LedinShort Elliott HendricksonT: 218-851-4569 [email protected]
Brian LeMonBarr Engineering CompanyT: [email protected]
Randy LeppalaAe2sT: [email protected]
Brett LeskeMinnesota Department of [email protected]
Eric LevineHutchinson Water DeptT: 320-234-5631 [email protected]
Casey [email protected]
A.W. LibkeT: [email protected]
Mike LienCity of Hutchinson
Lincoln Pipestone Rural WaterT: 507-368-4248
Elissa LindbergEMA, Inc.T: [email protected]
Krystal LingofeltT: [email protected]
George LinngrenCity of BlaineT: [email protected]
Litchfield Water DepartmentT: 320-593-4400
Bob LiumIdeal Service, Inc.T: [email protected]
Gena LoudenMoorhead Public ServiceT: [email protected]
Douglas LubbenDonohue & AssociatesT: [email protected]
Corey LubovichHibbing Public UtilitiesT: 218-262-7725 [email protected]
Richard LuckowCity of Brooklyn [email protected]
Jerome LuddenSt Paul Regional Water ServicesT: [email protected]
Dolly LuddenSt. Paul Regional WaterT: 651-266-6880 [email protected]
Ronald LundbergCity of Eden Prairie Utilities [email protected]
Danyell LundellCity of [email protected]
Luc LupienT: [email protected]
Russ LupkesCity of RichfieldT: [email protected]
Carrie LustigDuluth Public Works & [email protected]
Amy LynchMinnesota Department of HealthT: [email protected]
Seth LynneApex Engineering GroupT: [email protected]
M.E. Simpson Company, Inc.T: 800-255-1521
Ben MaUniversity of Minnesota, Twin CitiesT: [email protected]
Mark MachacekTonka WaterT: [email protected]
Pete MacphersonMinnesota Pump [email protected]
Gerald MahonT: 320-253-2346 [email protected]
Jeff MajerusAustin [email protected]
Michael MakarrallCity of Granite [email protected]
Patrick MalayQuality Flow Systems, Inc.T: 952-758-9445 [email protected]
James MalcolmMinneapolis Water Works
Brian MalmBolton & Menk, Inc.T: 507-208-4332 X [email protected]
Jim MaloneCity of MinnetonkaT: 763-593-8077 [email protected]
Mark MaloneyCity of ShoreviewT: 651-490-4651 [email protected]
Douglas MandyT: [email protected]
Mankato UtilitiesT: 507-387-8624
Kristopher MantheyT: [email protected]
Pat MarinelloThief River Falls WaterT: 218-681-3809
Adam MarkosBlack & VeatchT: [email protected]
Adam MarksT: [email protected]
Amanda Marquis
Michael MarshCity of Brooklyn Center Water [email protected]
Marshall & Polk Rural Water SystemT: 218-745-5471
Marshall Municipal UtilitiesT: 507-537-7005
Brent MarsolekSaint Paul Regional Water ServicesT: [email protected]
Dennis MartensonSelf-EmployedT: 763-537-5295 [email protected]
Lucas MartinT: [email protected]
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William MartinHazen and Sawyer, P.C.T: [email protected]
Brent MassmannCity of EaganT: 320-980-1935 [email protected]
Master Electric CO.T: 952-201-3482
Kevin MasteyCity of Plymouth
Thomas MathisenT: [email protected]
Russ MatthysCity of [email protected]
Kyle MattsonNYM Public WorksT: [email protected]
Richard MaurisCity of WinnebagoT: 507-893-3845 [email protected]
Jerry MausbachBlooming Prairie Public UtilsT: [email protected]
Keven MaxaAustin UtilitiesT: 507-437-0845 [email protected]
Ronald McCabeMinnesota Pipe & EquipmentT: 952-469-5457 [email protected]
Lauren McClanahanCity of Columbia HeightsT: 763-706-3700
Danette McCulleyMinneapolis Water WorksT: 612-673-2458danette.mcculley@
minneapolismn.gov
Marc McDanielW.W. Goetsch Associates, Inc.T: [email protected]
Barry McKochinerVeemen Inc.T: [email protected]
Clifford McLainT: [email protected]
Gary McLarenHydrocorpT: 262-951-0059 [email protected]
Michael McNabbBadger [email protected]
Brad McNeillCarleton CollegeT: [email protected]
Bob McNuttCLOWT: [email protected]
Merle MeeceCity of PerhamT: 218-346-5242 [email protected]
Brian MeekAvant EnergyT: [email protected]
Duane MelizaCity of DundasT: 507-645-8062
Amy MellCity of RushT: 320-358-4743 [email protected]
Eric MenthCity of WaconiaT: [email protected]
Steven MerenessMetering & Technology SolutionsT: [email protected]
Ron MergenCity of PaynesvilleT: 320-243-3714 [email protected]
Scott MerkleyCity of St. Louis ParkT: 952-924-2181 [email protected]
Thomas MettlerWaterous CompanyT: 651-450-5053 [email protected]
Grant MeyerAE2ST: [email protected]
George MihelichBois Forte Lake
Vermilian ReservationT: 218-753-2854 [email protected]
Lawrie MillerT: [email protected]
James MillerWenck, ASCT: 612-961-2505 [email protected]
Minneapolis Water WorksT: 612-673-2418
Minnesota Department of HealthT: 651-201-4679
Gregory MitzigaKittson-Marshall Rural Water, Inc.T: 218-674-4407 [email protected]
MNDOTT: 651-366-3567
Martin MoegleinThief River Falls WaterT: 218-681-3809 [email protected]
Sean MoilanenCity of HopkinsT: [email protected]
Guenter MoldzioT: 303-770-2095 [email protected]
Jason MonnensSt. James Water DepartmentT: [email protected]
Michael MooreCopperhead Industries, LLCT: [email protected]
Jason MooreWunderlich MalecT: [email protected]
Moorhead Public ServiceT: 218-299-5400
Shannon MortensonCity of WarrenT: [email protected]
Adam MoultonCore and MainT: [email protected]
Pete MoultonSt. Peter Public WorksT: [email protected]
Mountain Lake Water DepartmentT: 507-427-2633 X. 6
Shawn MulhernKLM Engineering, Inc.T: 651-773-5111 [email protected]
Linda MullenCity of BurnsvilleT: [email protected]
Steven MunkelwitzCity of ChaskaT: [email protected]
Anna MunsonBlack & VeatchT: [email protected]
Jeffrey MurphySaint Paul Regional Water ServicesT: [email protected]
Jerry MyersDN TanksT: 847-782-0357 [email protected]
Tony MyersShakopee Public UtilitiesT: [email protected]
Ben MyersThief River Falls Water
Mike MyserEnergy PlatformsT: [email protected]
Rick MyskewitzAMERICAN Flow ControlT: [email protected]
James NavratilT: [email protected]
Alan NeerEast Grand Forks Water & LightT: 701-793-6323 [email protected]
Steven NelsonBolton & Menk, Inc.T: 763-433-2851 X. [email protected]
Thomas NelsonCity of Grand MaraisT: [email protected]
Mark NelsonCity of Maple GroveT: 763-494-6000
Craig NelsonCity of Sauk RapidsT: [email protected]
Shane NelsonHakanson Anderson Assocs., [email protected]
Shawn NelsonOakdale Water DepartmentT: [email protected]
Allan NelsonWaterous CompanyT: [email protected]
Kimberly NelsonWigen Water TechnologiesT: [email protected]
New Prague Utilities CommissionT: 952-758-4401
New Ulm Public UtilitiesT: 507-359-8279
Richelle NicosiaSaint Paul Regional Water ServicesT: [email protected]
Diane NielsenMinneapolis Water WorksT: 612-661-4960
Dave NinowElk River Municipal UtilitiesT: [email protected]
Brian NomaMinnesota Dept. of [email protected]
Todd NordineNorth Kittson Rural WaterT: 218-754-6161 [email protected]
Craig NovotnyCity of New PragueT: [email protected]
Steven NystromSaint Paul Regional Water ServicesT: [email protected]
Oakdale Water DepartmentT: 651-730-2740
Scott OberaignerCity of OronoT: 952-249-4600 [email protected]
Mark OberhelmanHawkins, Inc.T: [email protected]
Paul O'BrienCity of [email protected]
Ruth O'BrienSaint Paul Regional WaterT: 651-266-6322 [email protected]
Renee OelrichT: 612-388-4854 [email protected]
Sarah Oftedahl BrownSaint Paul Regional Water [email protected]
Andrew OhrtArcadisT: [email protected]
Jeff OliverCity of Golden ValleyT: [email protected]
Philip OlsenMidwest Water EngineeringT: 763-434-1300 [email protected]
Brian OlsonCity of Minneapolis
Water DepartmentT: [email protected]
Jeff OlsonEGFT: 218-773-0515 [email protected]
Teri OstermanMinnesota Rural Water AssociationT: [email protected]
Lucian OsujiMinneapolis Water WorksT: 612-661-4924 [email protected]
John OswaldLeggette Brashears & Graham
Todd OsweilerRochester Public UtilitiesT: [email protected]
Jason OverbyLincoln Pipestone Rural WaterT: [email protected]
Owatonna Public UtilitiesT: 507-451-2839 X. 54
Rodney OwensT: [email protected]
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John PackardCulligan Water ConditioningT: 952-912-7363 [email protected]
Paul PalzerCity of CentervilleT: 651-429-4750 [email protected]
Tony ParonCity of Eden Prairie Utilities [email protected]
Richard ParrWSB & Associates, Inc.T: [email protected]
Paul PaskoSEH, [email protected]
Timothy PaustianT: [email protected]
Richard PawlickiA.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.T: 952-448-5664
Brittany PentekCity of Minneapolis Public WorksT: [email protected]
Robert PeplinSambatekT: [email protected]
Timothy PeschmanT: [email protected]
Gary PetersWadena Light & Water Dept.T: 218-631-5734
Michael PetersenCity of RichfieldT: [email protected]
Jon PetersonBolton & Menk, Inc.T: 507-625-4171 [email protected]
Seth PetersonBolton & Menk, Inc.T: 952-890-0509 [email protected]
Caleb PetersonCity of [email protected]
Eric PetersonCity of Plymouth
Kirk PetersonCore & MainT: [email protected]
Karla PetersonMinnesota Department of HealthT: 651-201-4679 [email protected]
Christopher PetreeCity of LakevilleT: 952-985-2701 [email protected]
Tom PfefferDuluth Public Works & [email protected]
Peter PfisterMinneapolis Water WorksT: [email protected]
Todd PhillipsWinwater WorksT: [email protected]
James PlahnT: [email protected]
Mike PlanteWSPT: 651-490-1405 X. [email protected]
Jerry PleinCity of Red WingT: [email protected]
Thomas PletcherCity of MinnetonkaT: 952-988-8400 [email protected]
Randy PooreCity of BloomingtonT: 952-563-4912 [email protected]
Dan PopehnVictaulicT: [email protected]
Daniel PortlockMoore Engineering, Inc.T: 218-329-3875 dportlock@
mooreengineeringinc.com
Brent PowersCity of DawsonT: 320-769-2154 [email protected]
Marty PowersCity of WyomingT: [email protected]
Lynne PowersEMA, Inc.T: [email protected]
Preload, LLCPreload, LLCT: 972-994-0550
Preston Public Utilities CommissionT: 507-765-2491
Marc PritchardMoorhead Public ServiceT: [email protected]
Amy ProkT: [email protected]
Mark ProulxT: [email protected]
Ben PrzybillaCity of PlymouthT: 763-509-5996
Ursinio PugaT: [email protected]
Jason PuntonCity of Eden Prairie Utilities Division
Shane QuadeCity of Lakeville Water DepartmentT: [email protected]
Naeem QureshiSambatekT: [email protected]
Duane RaderNorth Mankato Water DepartmentT: [email protected]
Jeffrey RadickCity of BurnsvilleT: [email protected]
Ray RakoczyE. Grand Forks Water & LightT: [email protected]
Gregory RandahlCity of BloomingtonT: [email protected]
Terry RandallCity of Spring Lake ParkT: 763-782-2893 [email protected]
John RandolphPersonalT: [email protected]
Isaac RaserCity of Eden Prairie Utilities [email protected]
Matt RassmussenMinneapolis Water Works
Red Flint Sand and GravelT: 800-238-9139
Red Rock Rural Water SystemT: 507-628-4201
Dale ReedWhite Bear TownshipT: 651-747-2777dale.reed@
ci.white-bear-township.mn.us
Curtis ReetzT: [email protected]
Neile ReiderMDOTT: [email protected]
Terry ReischCity of LuverneT: [email protected]
Sherri RenbergEmerson Process ManagementT: [email protected]
Roger RennerE. H. Renner & Sons, Inc.T: 763-427-6100 [email protected]
Shahin RezaniaMinneapolis Water WorksT: [email protected]
Lih-In RezaniaMinnesota Department of HealthT: 651-201-4661 [email protected]
Brian RhoadesT: [email protected]
Joe RhodeCity of Cottage [email protected]
Ted RichSt. Louis Park Water [email protected]
Scott RichardsonKinetrol USA, Inc.T: [email protected]
George RichardsonMinneapolis Water Works
Donn RichardsonRochester Public UtilitiesT: 507-280-1509 [email protected]
David RindalT: 651-201-4660 [email protected]
Jim RingMinneapolis Water Dept.T: 612-718-9560 [email protected]
Kent RittermanMoore Engineering, Inc.T: 701-282-4692kritterman@
mooreengineeringinc.com
Allen RobeckT: 320-864-2784 [email protected]
Vernell RobertsCity of Detroit LakesT: [email protected]
Rochester Public UtilitiesT: 507-280-1605
Justine RoeSt. Paul Regional Water ServicesT: 651-266-1628 [email protected]
Jerry RoehlCity of Golden ValleyT: 763-593-8078 [email protected]
Steven RoepkeCity of BloomingtonT: [email protected]
Eric RoosWorthington Public UtilitiesT: 507-372-8680 [email protected]
George RosatiT: [email protected]
Dennis RosemarkSaint Paul Regional Water [email protected]
John RossT: 651-451-3129 [email protected]
C.W. RossT: 952-432-8602
Holly RossT: [email protected]
Steve RossT: [email protected]
Alexis RossowSaint Paul Regional Water [email protected]
Douglas RovangT: [email protected]
Matt RowedderT: [email protected]
Richard RowlandSaint Paul Regional Water ServicesT: [email protected]
Joseph RubbelkeCopperhead [email protected]
Daniel RuizCity of Brooklyn [email protected]
Joel RuterWillmar Municipal UtilitiesT: 320-235-4422
Chris RydellMinneapolis Water WorksT: 952-543-8577 christopher.rydell@
ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Matt SaamCity of Apple [email protected]
James SadlerCity of Maple GroveT: 763-494-6377 [email protected]
Saint Paul Regional Water ServicesT: 651-266-6815
Saint Peter Water UtilitiesT: 507-934-0670
Morgan SaloT: [email protected]
Adam SaloHR GreenT: 651-644-4389 [email protected]
Robert SandillaIn Control, Inc.T: 763-783-9500 [email protected]
David SappBrown and CaldwellT: [email protected]
Sauk Centre Public Utilities CommissionT: 320-352-6538
Michael SavelliT: 763-257-5849 [email protected]
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Scott SchaeferAE2ST: [email protected]
Roger ScharfCH2M HILLT: 651-365-8539 [email protected]
Lon SchemelShakopee Public UtilitiesT: [email protected]
Steven SchererCity of MedinaT: 763-473-4643 [email protected]
Anna SchliepMinnesota Department of HealthT: [email protected]
William SchluenzCity of Waite ParkT: 320-252-6822 [email protected]
Steve SchneiderSt. Paul Regional Water ServicesT: 651-266-6274 [email protected]
Alan SchneiderTonka WaterT: [email protected]
Thomas SchneidermanCity of East Grand Forks
Water & Light Dept.T: [email protected]
Harold SchobertSchobert International LLCT: [email protected]
Harold SchollerCity of International FallsT: 218-283-2990 [email protected]
Tony SchrantzWater Conservation Services, Inc.T: [email protected]
Gary SchreifelsCity of GlencoeT: [email protected]
Larry SchroaderCity of Albert [email protected]
James SchroederMinneapolis Water Works
Kevin SchubertCity of OnalaskaT: [email protected]
Dave SchultzCity of GoodviewT: [email protected]
Scott SchultzWillmar Municipal UtilityT: 320-235-4422
Derek SchulzeCity of Eden Prairie Utilities [email protected]
Todd SchwabCity of CambridgeT: 763-689-1800 [email protected]
Brandon ScottWillmar Municipal UtilityT: 507-445-3139
Steve SeibertAE2ST: [email protected]
John SeifertCity of RogersT: [email protected]
Lindsay Seifert-MonsonDuluth Public Works & [email protected]
David SelbyEMA, [email protected]
Jim SeppMoore Engineering, Inc.T: [email protected]
Eric ShafferDuluth Public Works & UtilitiesT: [email protected]
Jason ShankShank ConstructorsT: [email protected]
Wyatt SharpNorth Dakota State UniversityT: [email protected]
Patrick SheaCity of St. CloudT: 320-255-7225 [email protected]
Ryan ShielMankato [email protected]
Brian SimmonsBolton & Menk [email protected]
Mary SitkoTonka WaterT: 763-252-0072 X [email protected]
Gary SkallmanCity of Int'l FallsT: 218-240-1412
Brian SkokCity of CarverT: [email protected]
Sleepy Eye Municipal UtilityT: 507-794-4371
Dean SlettenT: 701-412-3965 DSLetten@
mooreengineeringinc.com
Luke SmithCity of [email protected]
Stuart SmithSpring Valley Public UtilitiesT: 507-346-7622 [email protected]
Scott SnellMinnesota District OfficeT: [email protected]
Don SolgaCity of Pelican RapidsT: [email protected]
Carl SonnenbergWaseca Water & Light Dept.T: 507-835-9713 [email protected]
William SpainSt. Cloud Technical
& Community CollegeT: [email protected]
Luke SpaljRice Lake Construction GroupT: 218-546-5519 [email protected]
Jozette [email protected]
Olivia SparrowT: [email protected]
Spring Valley Public UtilitiesT: 507-346-7622
St. Cloud Public UtilitiesT: 320-255-7225
St. James Water DepartmentT: 507-375-1229
St. Louis Park Water DepartmentT: 952-924-2557
Lyle StaiT: 320-212-8590 [email protected]
Russell StammerVeenstra & KimmT: [email protected]
Staples Public Works CommissionT: 218-894-2550
Robert StarkT: [email protected]
Judd StattineQuam ConstructionT: 612-388-4742judd.stattine@
quamconstruction.com
Tom SteffenCity of Brooklyn Center Water [email protected]
Leo SteidelEnergy PlatformsT: [email protected]
Andrew StephesCity of Prior LakeT: 952-292-1088 [email protected]
Wes StockwellCity of [email protected]
Jacqueline [email protected]
Ted StrandCity of CrosslakeT: 218-820-3303 [email protected]
Scott StrebelFer-Pal Construction USA LLCT: 847-214-0103scott.strebel@
ferpalinfrastructure.com
Karl StreedT: [email protected]
T.J. StroeblTonka WaterT: [email protected]
Jon StueveCity of Cold Spring
Andrew SullivanCity of Eden [email protected]
Tom SullivanMaster CompaniesT: [email protected]
Kristopher SwansonBolton & MenkT: [email protected]
Mitchell SwansonBolton & MenkT: [email protected]
John SzymanskiSzymanski's S.I., Inc.T: [email protected]
Charles TaflinT: 763-421-6569 [email protected]
Vinicius TaguchiT: [email protected]
Harold TaylorCity of Cottage GroveT: 651-458-2853 [email protected]
Paul TeicherCity of St. FrancisT: [email protected]
Alan TellefsonT: [email protected]
David TetzloffCity of LewisvilleT: 507-435-2791 [email protected]
Ray TheilerWSB and AssociatesT: [email protected]
Zack TheinThein Well CompanyT: [email protected]
Matt TheisenCity of MonticelloT: 763-271-3274 [email protected]
Jake TheisenCity of Prior LakeT: [email protected]
Terry TheneCity of St. JosephT: [email protected]
Thief River Falls WaterT: 218-681-3809
Chad ThoennesCity of [email protected]
Paul ThomCore & MainT: [email protected]
John ThomSEH, Inc.T: [email protected]
Leisa ThompsonMetropolitan [email protected]
Anthony ThompsonMinneapolis Water WorksT: 612-661-4930anthony.thompson@
minneapolismn.gov
Steve ThomsCity of Red WingT: [email protected]
Stew ThornleyMinnesota Department of HealthT: 651-201-4655 [email protected]
Wayne ThuringerCity of AuroraT: 218-229-2624
Nisha ThuruthyEMA, Inc.T: [email protected]
Maria TiegsT: [email protected]
Andjela TomovicSt. Cloud Public [email protected]
Tonka WaterTonka WaterT: 763-559-2837
Gregory TracyT: [email protected]
Bert TracyMetropolitan Council
Environmental ServicesT: [email protected]
James TraenDownhole Well Services, LLCT: [email protected]
Dave TrautMark J. Traut Wells, Inc.T: 320-251-5090 [email protected]
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Kathy TravisSt. Paul Regional Water ServicesT: [email protected]
Kyle TraynorVeemen Inc.T: [email protected]
Nicholas TrudeauThief River Falls WaterT: 218-681-6809
Jerry TveitT: [email protected]
Curtis TvinnereimT: 763-475-1828
Paul TwiteDelano Municipal [email protected]
Chizoba UkpabiMinneapolis Water Works
USABlueBookT: 800-548-1234
Steven ValtinsonMinneapolis Water Works
Lawrence Van HoutT: 320-762-0699 [email protected]
Jordan VandalFond du Lac ReservationT: [email protected]
Randy VanderwerfT: [email protected]
Kou VangT: 651-653-3525 [email protected]
Andrew Vangh12920150154534@
stu.xmu.edu.cn
George VaniaT: [email protected]
Harlan VanWyheCity of Maple GroveT: 763-494-6358 [email protected]
Racquel VaskeSaint Paul Regional Water [email protected]
Charles VeinAE2ST: 701-746-8087 [email protected]
Uma VempatiT: [email protected]
Kayla VogelEMA, [email protected]
Thomas VogelOrder of Saint BenedictT: [email protected]
Cindy VoigtCity of DuluthT: 218-730-5071 [email protected]
Eric VolkElk River Municipal UtilitiesT: [email protected]
Rodney VolkerImage CommunicationsT: 218-849-9688 [email protected]
Myron VolkerOwatonna Public UtilitiesT: [email protected]
Lisa VollbrechtSt. Cloud Public Utilites/ City HallT: 320-255-7225 [email protected]
Aaron VollmerAE2ST: [email protected]
Kevin VranicarMagney Construction, Inc.T: 352-474-1674 X [email protected]
Michael WaakUniversity of MinnesotaT: [email protected]
Wadena Light & Water Dept.T: 218-631-5734
Richard WagnerAE2ST: [email protected]
Justin WagnerCity of NorthfieldT: [email protected]
Jeff WagnerSaint Paul Regional Water ServicesT: 651-325-1500 [email protected]
David WagnerSt. Paul Regional Water ServicesT: 651-488-0784 [email protected]
Rick WahlenCity of Eden Prairie UtilitiesT: 507-665-2413 [email protected]
David WaldochAmerican Cast Iron PipeT: 952-469-1100 [email protected]
Wade WallaceThief River Falls Water
Jamie WallerstedtMinnesota Pollution Control [email protected]
Jodi WallinSt Paul Regional Water ServiceT: [email protected]
Mark WallisSEHT: [email protected]
Trevor WalterCity of BaxterT: 218-855-5115 [email protected]
Connie WangenPrinceton Public UtilitiesT: [email protected]
Kristi WardEMA, Inc.T: [email protected]
Water Remediation Technology LLCT: 303-424-5355 X. 110
Jonathan WatsonT: 763-493-8008 [email protected]
Paul [email protected]
Michael WeberCity of Brooklyn Center Water [email protected]
Bernie WeberCity of New HopeT: [email protected]
Jason WedelCity of Prior Lake
Rena WeisT: [email protected]
Brad WeissSEHT: [email protected]
Rob WeldonCity of Lake [email protected]
Tom WelleApex Engineering Group, IncT: 218-236-6328 [email protected]
Deborah WeltzinCity of Bloomington Water
Treatment PlantT: [email protected]
Tom WesoloskiCity of ShoreviewT: 651-490-4652 [email protected]
Jim WestermanCity of [email protected]
David WeumMinnesota Dept. of HealthT: [email protected]
Andrew WeyerMinneapolis Water WorksT: [email protected]
Caroline WhaleyEMA, Inc.
Eric WhartonCity of BloomingtonT: 952-563-4579 [email protected]
Allison WheelerT: [email protected]
Todd WicklundBrainerd Public UtilitiesT: [email protected]
Widseth Smith Nolting Assoc.T: 218-829-5117
Jason WiehleCity of FridleyT: 612-710-4734 [email protected]
Wigen Water TechnologiesRanae ShaughnessyT: 952-448-4884
John [email protected]
Anne WilkinsonUniversity of MinnesotaT: [email protected]
Justin WilliamsCity of Lino LakesT: [email protected]
Willmar Municipal UtilityT: 320-235-4422
Bruce WilsonCity of International FallsT: 218-283-2990 [email protected]
William WiltseCity of KinneyT: 218-258-2206 [email protected]
Brian WimbergerAegion [email protected]
Brandon WinchTruman Public UtilitiesT: [email protected]
WL Plastics Corp.T: 307-277-1772
Joesph WoksonCity of Maple GroveT: [email protected]
Nate WoldMinneapolis Water [email protected]
Josi WoodCity of IsantiT: [email protected]
Steve WoodsFreshwater [email protected]
Worthington Public UtilitiesT: 507-372-8680
Patrick WraseNew Ulm Public [email protected]
Anthony WrightStaconT: [email protected]
Chad WrightsonSaint Paul Regional Water [email protected]
Wunderlich-MalecT: 702-302-3732
Jeremy WurptsTonka WaterT: [email protected]
Jason YonkeMoorhead Public ServiceT: [email protected]
Kevin YoungSEH, Inc.T: [email protected]
Mike ZaborowskiCity of WinonaT: 507-457-8272
Carol ZehrerTonka Water, A U.S. Water BrandT: [email protected]
Nancy ZeiglerAE2ST: [email protected]
Li ZhangMinneapolis Div. Wtr. Treatment
and Distribution Svcs.T: [email protected]
Daniel ZientyShort Elliott HendricksonT: 651-490-2000 [email protected]
Paul ZimmerCity of MankatoT: 507-243-3597 [email protected]
Kent ZimmermanCity of Apple ValleyT: 952-953-2400 [email protected]
Brian ZinnelProgressive Consulting Engrs., Inc.T: 763-560-9133
Robert ZwienerSt. Cloud Public [email protected]
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Activated CarbonCEI-Carbon Enterprises Inc.
Acoustic Pipeline Condition Assessment M.E. Simpson Co., Inc.
Advanced Metering Infrastructure M.E. Simpson Co., Inc.
Aeration Blowers Hardy Pro-Air Systems & Service
AMR Systems and Meters /AMI SolutionsCore & MainDakota Supply Group Ferguson WaterworksHD Supply WaterworksMetering & Technology SolutionsMid America Meter, Inc.Sensus, a Xylem brand
AnthraciteCEI-Carbon Enterprises Inc.
Backflow Prevention HydroCorp
Chemical Processing & Feed SystemsTGO Technologies
Coatings, Linings, and Corrosion ControlBolton & Menk, Inc.ESS Brothers & Sons Inc.General Repair Service
Communication AE25
Cross-Connection Control HydroCorp
Data Collection & Management M.E. Simpson Co, Inc.
Design-Build ContractorAECOMBlack & Veatch CorporationBrown and CaldwellDisinfection/EquipmentFerguson Waterworks
Disinfection/Equipment TGO Technologies
Electrical Instrumentation/ Controls/GeneratorsAE25 Mid America Meter, Inc.Thompson Automation
and Specialty Services Ziegler Power Systems
Electrical Safety Services Thompson Automation
and Specialty Services
Engineers/ConsultantsAE25 AECOMApex Engineering GroupAqua BackflowBlack & Veatch CorporationBolton & Menk, Inc.
Brown and CaldwellDGR EngineeringHardy Pro-Air Systems & Service HR Green, Inc. HydroCorpKLJ Moore Engineering Inc.TKDA Widseth Smith NoltingWSB & Associates & Associates
Environmental Contaminant Treatment SystemsTGO Technologies
Environmental Scientists/Services Aqua Backflow
Filter Media Remove/ Supply & InstallCEI-Carbon Enterprises Inc.Tonka WaterFiltrationCEI-Carbon Enterprises Inc.Tonka Water, a U.S. Water BrandVessco, Inc. WSB & Associates & Associates
GISAE25 Bolton & Menk, Inc.DGR EngineeringKLJMoore Engineering Inc.TKDAWidseth Smith NoltingWSB & Associates
CATEGORIESGPS & Mapping M.E. Simpson Co, Inc.
Greensand PlusCEI-Carbon Enterprises Inc.
Land SurveyingBolton & Menk, Inc.DGR EngineeringKLJ Widseth Smith NoltingWSB & Associates
Leak Detection/Correlator ServicesM.E. Simpson Co, Inc. Sensus, a Xylem brandWater Conservation Services, Inc.
Management Consulting Aqua Backflow
Manhole and Catch Basin CastingsESS Brothers & Sons Inc.Ferguson Waterworks
Master/Production M.E. Simpson Co., Inc.
Mechanical Seals General Repair Service
Metallizing General Repair Service
BUYERS’ GUIDEMN AWWA 2018
When making purchasing decisions about products and services in the wastewater industry throughout Minnesota and beyond, please support the companies whose advertising makes the Breeze magazine possible. You will find them quickly with our convenient, easy to use Buyers’ Guide. On the following pages, you will find information that will help you meet your purchasing requirements throughout the year ahead. The initial section of this Guide lists categories of products and services along with the various companies that can provide them to you. The following section provides an alphabetical listing of those companies, as well as the contact information you will need to reach them.
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Membranes Tonka Water, a U.S. Water BrandVessco, Inc.
Meters/Meter TestingDakota Supply Group HydroCorpM.E. Simpson Co, Inc. Metering & Technology SolutionsMid America Meter, Inc.Sensus, a Xylem brand
Meter Reading Systems M.E. Simpson Co., Inc.
Odor Control Vessco, Inc.
Operation Services Bolton & Menk, Inc.Brown and CaldwellMid America Meter, Inc.
Process MechanicalVan Bergen & Markson, Inc.Hardy Pro-Air Systems & Service TKDA
Pipe & AppurtenancesAMERICAN Ductile Iron PipeBrown and CaldwellCore & MainDakota Supply Group Ferguson Waterworks
Pipelines (Steel/Concrete)AECOMKLJ
Public Information AE25
Pumps/Pump SystemsAECOMBrown and CaldwellDakota Supply Group General Repair Service Hardy Pro-Air Systems & Service Hawkins Inc.Reading System Van Bergen & Markson, Inc.W. W. Goetsch Associates, Inc.
Process Mechanical Core & Main
Program/Construction Management Aqua Backflow
Reading System Metering & Technology SolutionsSensus, a Xylem brand
Safety ProductsTGO Technologies
Sewer Flow Monitoring M.E. Simpson Co., Inc.
Storage Tanks/Reservoir SystemsBolton & Menk, Inc.Moore Engineering Inc.Pittsburg Tank & Tower Maintenance Co.Widseth Smith NoltingWSB & Associates & Associates
StormwaterAE25 AECOMBolton & Menk, Inc.Core & MainEss Brothers and Sons Inc.Ferguson WaterworksHD Supply WaterworksKLJ Moore Engineering Inc.TKDAWidseth Smith NoltingWSB & Associates
Tanks – Inspection, Painting, RestorationBolton & Menk, Inc.DGR EngineeringMaguire IronPittsburg Tank & Tower Maintenance Co.
Tanks/Pre-Stressed ConcretePittsburg Tank & Tower Maintenance Co.
Tools and EquipmentFerguson WaterworksHawkins Inc.
Valve AssessmentsM.E. Simpson Co, Inc.
ValvesCore & MainDakota Supply Group Ess Brothers and Sons Inc.Ferguson WaterworksGeneral Repair Service Hawkins Inc.M.E. Simpson Co., Inc.Vessco, Inc.
Water Treatment InstrumentationHawkins Inc.Thompson Automation
and Specialty Services
Water/Wastewater Treatment SystemsAECOMBlack & Veatch CorporationBolton & Menk, Inc.Brown and CaldwellCEI-Carbon Enterprises Inc.DGR EngineeringFerguson WaterworksGeneral Repair Service Hardy Pro-Air Systems & Service Hawkins Inc.KLJ Moore Engineering Inc.Pittsburg Tank & Tower Maintenance Co.TGO TechnologiesThompson Automation
and Specialty Services Tonka Water, a U.S. Water BrandVessco, Inc. Widseth Smith NoltingWSB & Associates & Associates
Water WellsE.H. Renner & Sons, Inc. WSB & Associates & Associates
Welded Steel Elevated TanksPittsburg Tank & Tower Maintenance Co.
Well DrillersE.H. Renner & Sons, Inc. Mid America Meter, Inc.
Pump SalesPump Systems
Blowers
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AE25 901 E Fish Lake Road Suite 184 Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-463-5036 [email protected] www.ae2s.com
AECOM800 LaSalle Avenue, Suite 500Minneapolis, MN 55402612-376-2000 F: [email protected]
AMERICAN Ductile Iron PipeP.O. BOX 2727Birmingham, AL [email protected]
Apex Engineering Group920 McKinley Avenue Detroit Lakes, MN 56501218-844-2580 F: [email protected]
Aqua Backflow 977 Elizabeth Street Elgin, IL 60120 [email protected] www.aquabackflow.com
Black & Veatch Corporation7760 France Avenue South, Suite 1200Minneapolis, MN 55435 952-896-0500 F: [email protected]
Bolton & Menk, Inc.1960 Premier DriveMankato, MN 56001507-625-4171 F: [email protected]
Brown and Caldwell30 East 7th Street, Suite 2500St. Paul, MN 55101-2201651-298-0710 F: [email protected]
CEI-Carbon Enterprises Inc.28205 Scippo Creek RoadCircleville, OH 43113800-344-5770 F: [email protected]
Core & Main15800 W. 79th Street Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-937-9666 F: 952-937-8065 [email protected] www.coreandmain.com
Dakota Supply Group 2219 East Benson Road Sioux Falls, SD 57104 800-660-5531 F: 605-336-2392 [email protected] www.dakotasupplygroup.com
E.H. Renner & Sons, Inc. 15688 Jarvis Street Elk River, MN 55330 763-427-6100 F: 763-427-0533 [email protected] www.ehrenner.com
Engineering America1822 Buerkle Road Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-777-4041 F: [email protected]
ESS Brothers & Sons Inc.9350 County Road 19Loretto, MN 55340763-478-2027 F: [email protected]
Ferguson Waterworks1694 91st Avenue NEBlaine, MN 55449763-560-5200 F: 763-560-1799www.ferguson.com
General Repair Service 3535 International Drive Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 651-766-0874 F: 651-766-0875 [email protected] www.generalrepair.com
Hardy Pro-Air Systems & Service 351 Main Street Antioch, IL 60002 847-395-2977 F: 395-2972 [email protected] www.hardyproair.com
Hawkins Inc.2381 RosegateRoseville, MN 55113612-331-6910 F: [email protected]
HR Green, Inc. 2550 University Avenue W., Suite 400N St. Paul, MN 55114 651-644-4389 F: 651-644-9446 [email protected] www.hrgreen.com
HydroCorp 8530 Eagle Point BLVD., Suite 100 Lake Elmo, MN 55042 612-638-6802 [email protected] www.hydrocorpinc.com
KLJ370 Wabasha Street North, Suite 300 Saint Paul, MN 55102 651-222-2176 www.kljeng.com
M.E. Simpson Co, Inc. 3406 Enterprise Avenue Valparaiso, IN 46383 800-255-1521 F: 888-531-2444 [email protected] www.mesimpson.com
Metering & Technology Solutions11551 Rupp DriveBurnsville, MN 55337952-242-1960 F: 952-882-6350stevem@metertechsolutions.comwww.metertechsolutions.com
Mid America Meter, Inc.710 Hamel RoadMedina, MN 55340763-478-8041 F: [email protected]
Moore Engineering Inc. 1808 East Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-4041 F: 218-998-4042 [email protected] www.mooreengineeringinc.com
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Maintenance Co.PO Box 913Henderson, KY 42419270-826-9000 F: [email protected]
ALPHA LISTINGS
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Sensus, a Xylem brand 8601 Six Forks Road, Suite 700Raleigh, NC [email protected]
TGO Technologies3471 Regional Parkway Suite B Santa Rosa, CA [email protected]
Thompson Automation and Specialty Services 2300 7th Street Sioux City, IA 51105 844-321-3869 [email protected]
TKDA444 Cedar Street, Suite 1500St. Paul, MN 55101651-292-4400 F: [email protected]
Tonka Water, a U.S. Water Brand 13305 Watertower CirclePlymouth, MN 55441763-559-2837 F: [email protected] www.tonkawater.com
Vessco, Inc. 8217 Upland Circle Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-941-2678 F: 952-941-0796 [email protected] www.vessco.com
Water Conservation Services, Inc.6251 West Shadow Lake DriveLino Lakes, MN 55014 612-600-8716 [email protected]
Widseth Smith Nolting7804 Industrial Park RoadBaxter, MN 56425218-829-5117 F: [email protected]
WSB & Associates 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300Minneapolis, MN [email protected]
W. W. Goetsch Associates, Inc.5250 W 74th Street, #24Minneapolis, MN 55439952-831-4340 F: [email protected]
Ziegler Power Systems 8050 County Road 101 East Shakopee, MN 55379 952-887-4535 F: 952-233-4622 [email protected] www.zieglercat.com/power
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Company Page Phone Number Web Address
AE2S 21 701-364-9111 www.ae2s.com
AECOM 25 612-376-2000 www.aecom.com
American Ductile Iron Pipe 14 205-325-7701 www.american-usa.com
Apex Engineering Group 13 701-373-7980 www.apexenggroup.com
Aqua Backflow 15 847-742-2296 www.aquabackflow.com
Bergerson Caswell 37 763-479-3121 www.bergersoncaswell.com
Black & Veatch Corporation 33 952-896-0500 www.bv.com
Bolton & Menk, Inc. 18 507-625-4171 www.bolton-menk.com
Brown and Caldwell 25 800-727-2224 www.brownandcaldwell.com
CEI Carbon Enterprises 6 800-344-5770 www.ceifiltration.com
CORE&MAIN 4 952-937-9666 www.coreandmain.com
Dakota Supply Group 21 800-328-3976 www.dakotasupplygroup.com
E.H. Renner & Sons 49 763-427-6100 www.ehrenner.com
Ess Brothers and Sons Inc. 13 763-478-2027 www.essbrothers.com
FER-PAL Infrastructure 34 734-778-9209 www.ferpalinfrastructure.com
Ferguson Waterworks 3 612-850-9495 www.ferguson.com/waterworks
General Repair Service 46 800-767-5151 www.generalrepair.com
GSOC 10 800-252-1166 www.gopherstateonecall.org
Hardy Pro-Air 8 800-658-0198 www.hardyproair.com
Hawkins Water Treatment Group 7 800-328-5460 www.hawkinsinc.com
HR Green, Inc. 25 800-728-7805 www.hrgreen.com
HydroCorp 11 800-315-4305 www.hydrocorpinc.com
ISG 16 507-387-6651 www.is-group.com
KLJ 6 701-355-8400 www.kljeng.com
M.E. Simpson Co. Inc. 49 800-255-1521 www.mesimpson.com
Company Page Phone Number Web Address
Maguire Iron 34 605-334-9749 www.maguireiron.com
Metering and Technology Solutions 19 877-398-0450 www.metertechsolutions.com
Mid America Meter Inc. 49 800-324-0365 www.midamericameter.com
Mission Communications 51 678-969-0021 www.123mc.com
Moore Engineering Inc. 52 701-282-4692 www.mooreengineering.com
Northwestern Power Equipment Company
49 651-628-0683 www.nwpeco.com
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Maintenance Co. Inc.
15 270-826-9000 www.watertank.com
Preload, LLC 11 631-231-8100 www.preload.com
Sambatek 49 763-6010 www.sambatek.com
Sensus. A Xylem brand 2 800-638-3748 www.sensus.com
Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. 24 651-490-2030 www.sehinc.com
Stantec 14 651-604-4776 www.stantec.com
TGO Technologies, Inc. 49 800-543-6603 www.tgotech.com
Thein Well Company 12 800-450-8000 www.theinwell.com
Thompson Automation and Specialty Services
48 844-321-3869 www.thompsonspecialty.com
TKDA 48 651-292-4621 www.tkda.com
U.S. Water 7 866-663-7633 www.uswaterservices.com
Vessco 9, 30 952-941-2678 www.vessco.com
Water Conservation Services, Inc. 37 612-600-8716 www.watermainleaklocator.com
Widseth Smith Nolting 29 218-829-5117 www.widsethsmithnolting.com
WSB & Associates, Inc. 16 763-541-4800 www.wsbeng.com
W. W. Goetsch Associates, Inc. 25 952-831-4340 [email protected]
Ziegler Cat 16 952-885-8218 www.zieglercat.com
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