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MRWA Offers Loan Programs

Inside this issue:

Back to Back - MRWA SDWA Training Session - June 14

Back-to-Back MRWA Wastewater O&M Training - June 15

MRWA 16th Annual Fishing Outing - June 14

MRWA Wastewater Collection System Training - June 21

MRWA & ServLine Lunch & Learn - May 23, 24 & 25

9th Annual MRWA Operator Equipment Expo - Sept 6

HD Supply Waterworks Makes Donation to MRWA

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Construction Season is Here! Request a free quote from MRWA’s Micro, Midi, or MEGALoan at: www.mrwa.com/loan.html.

MICRO Loan - helping Members finance small projects at the lowest possible cost.

www.mrwa.com/microloan.html

MIDI Loan - most suitable for debt amounts of up to $1 million, which can be repaid

in 15 years or less. www.mrwa.com/midi.html

MEGA Loan - loans over $1 million. www.mrwa.com/megaloan.html

Interim Financing - provides an interim construction loan program to provide

funding for communities which have received a permanent loan commitment from the USDA, Rural Development (RD).

www.mrwa.com/interimloan.html or MRWA Executive Director Ruth Hubbard at 800-367-6792.

More information www.mrwa.com

Attend MRWA’s Operator Equipment ExpoSeptember 6, 2017 | Carver County Fairgrounds | WaconiaDon’t miss this unique, one-day training opportunity. It’s the best of both worlds: hands-on practical training while being outdoors! Check out the flyer on page 6.

Registration includes picnic lunch, expo t-shirt, industry exhibits and live demonstrations, hands-on training, skills contests, heavy equipment demos, and much more! Register today online at: www.mrwa.com.

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THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TIMES

MRWA SDWA Training Session

June 14, 2017

SDWA TrainingCity of Wahkon

Wahkon Inn235 N. Main Street

Wahkon, MN

Safe Drinking Water Act Compliance Training8:00am Understand the Revised Total Coliform Rule

and Groundwater Rule*Water Treatment Facility: chemical safety concerns. What chemicals are you working with atyour facility? Learn what safety equipment you need to have on-site to prevent injuries.

*Water System Infrastructure: System Control andData Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Learn what to expect from your integrator after final completion.

*Distribution System: What you need to consider when your water tower is scheduled for maintenance such as the type of maintenance youare having done, how long your tower will be out of service, equipment needs, and notifications.

*Water Treatment Facility: top 10 cited violations.See the rules, requirements, and equipment that is needed for proper workplace safety.

12:00pm Lunch - (On Your Own)

1:00pm* Understand the Revised Total Coliform Ruleand Groundwater Rule continued

*Water Treatment Operation: let’s play jeopardy! Join in a group activity to learn about waterquality sampling guidelines and general waterquality rules, along with some water trivia.

*Water Treatment Operation: basic water treatment plant operations. This presentation willdiscuss the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to operate, optimize, and maintain atypical water treatment plant in Minnesota.

*Security Intelligence Sharing: discover what to look for in criminal acts and terrorism in thewater industry. Learn about the “See Something,Say Something” campaign and cybersecurity tips.

4:00pm End of Day

About the Class:Get valuable information you need from ourexpert trainers to maintain compliance withthe Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) andstate regulations.

Technical assistance to address complianceissues is available from Minnesota RuralWater Association at no cost.

Support Minnesota Rural Water AssociationTraining | Technical Assistance

6 certification hours | FREE of charge!

To Register: call: 800-367-6792

or online at: www.mrwa.com

(use the training calendar fast

track menu).

Instructors: AE2S; Hawkins WaterTreatment Group; KLM Engineering, Inc.;Minnesota Fusion Center; Minnesota OSHA;Treatment Resources; UC Laboratory; andMinnesota Rural Water Association.

This training is brought to you through a grant bythe National Rural Water Association and US EPA.

Attend this session and learn how to keep your water system in

compliance with state and federal drinking water regulations!

*Water Operator Certification Exam will be given at 1:00pm. You must pre-register with the MinnesotaDepartment of Health 15 days prior to the training session. For an application form and study guide,call MRWA at 800-367-6792 or Noel Hanson, MDH at 651-201-4690. You can also download an examapplication at: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/wateroperator/infoexam/opexamapp.pdf.

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MRWA Wastewater Operation & Maintenance Training Session

8:00am Wastewater Year in Review / What’s New in the IndustryLearn about changes in the industry and the future of wastewater operations specialists. See what’s new at MRWA training opportunities, industry events, and new technology.

9:00am Technology Using RADAR to Accurately Measure LevelsLearn about new technology that is extremely accurate and foolproof in wastewater applications for level sensing measurement for reporting and controls.

10:00am Utility Locating Specific to Wastewater CollectionsLearn how to install trace wire on a non-trace wire completecollections system and review the trace wire specification.

11:00am Control Panel Safety and Arc Flash Safe ComplianceSee what an arc flash is and how it occurs. Learn about environmentally controlled lift station panels for a safe zone.

12:00pm Lunch - (On Your Own)

1:00pm Advances in Flow Monitoring in Your Collections SystemLearn how the advances in flow calculations with new technology can help in predicting maintenance and help youunderstand your flows in the wastewater system.

2:00pm Mixing Issues in Wastewater Collection and TreatmentLearn how different mixing can help with many commonproblems that are seen in lift stations and how slow mixing canplay a role in reduction of BOD, TSS, and further tertiarytreatment in your wastewater effluent discharges.

3:00pm Wastewater PermitsThis session will be a forum on wastewater permits and compliance and how new permits can affect your operations.

4:00pm End of Day

June 15, 2017City of Wahkon

Wahkon Inn235 N. Main Street

Wahkon, MN

Course Instructors:Copperhead Innovations;

Electric Pump; Medora Corp.SolarBee / GridBee;

Minnesota Pump Works;VEGA Americas, Inc.; and

Minnesota Rural WaterAssociation.

Six Certification Hours forFull Day Attendance

There is NO charge for this session.

16th Annual MRWA Fishing OutingJune 14, 2017 - Wahkon Inn - Wahkon, MN

*A shuttle will drop fishing attendees off after the outing.You can register online at: www.mrwa.com

Time: 4:30pm Name: ______________________________________________Cost: $20.00 per person System: _____________________________________________(Includes boat fee, gas, dinner, bait & guides) Address: ____________________________________________

City: ____________________ State: _________ Zip: _________Lodging: (Room Block Rate) Telephone: ___________________________________________McQuoids Inn - 800-862-3535 E-mail: ______________________________________________1325 Hwy 47 North, Isle, MN

Make checks payable to: Minnesota Rural Water AssociationDeadline to register: June 9, 2017 217 12th Avenue SE, Elbow Lake, MN 56531

To Register For Any Training Session: Call the MRWA Office at 800-367-6792or online at www.mrwa.com. Use the training calendar link.



MRWA Wastewater Collection System Training Session

This training session will focus on “hands-on” learning in an ‘on-site’ atmosphere and willbe divided into 4 groups which will train on each topic throughout the day. All sessions will be on-site at Mahtomedi Public Works Facility, 30 Long Lake Road, Mahtomedi, MN.

7:30am Welcome and Introduction to Presenters and Training Session

8:00am Safety Knows No Season! Live Confined Space Entry Demo and TrainingSafety is plain and simply the most important decision we make in our day-to-day operations in the wastewater industry. A proper confined space live entry will be performedon-site at this session. Learn about gas monitor calibration and proper paper entry forms,along with documentation of a full confined space entry.

9:15am Board a Mainline TV Van and Learn About This Technology from Behind the CameraSee live footage from Flexible Pipe Tool Company’s Ares mainline sanitary sewer camera first hand. Also see new technology and equipment that can be used with a mainline camera to further make your investment invaluable.

10:30am Break

10:45am Versatility of Hurco Truck Chassis-Mounted Vac / Hydro Vac System and Valve ExercisingExercising Combination UnitSee a Trailer Vac / Hydro Vac and valve exercising unit on-site for your utility needs and a new Vactor Paradigm truck with hydro-excavation capabilities of a multi-functional utility vehicle. Thesewill be live on-site demos as well as storm water collections systems portable televising equipment.

12:00pm Lunch - (Provided)

1:00pm Sanitary Sewer Line Locating in the Wastewater SystemTrace wire is the industry standard in today’s underground utility. Learn how to properly install it andhow trace wire installation is vital for your next locate for pvc pipe utilizing a sewer sonde or smalldiameter cameras to maximize your locating abilities. Bring your locators to this live on-site sessionto perform pvc sewer sonde locates in Mahtomedi.

2:15pm Questions & Wrap-Up

Training session is being taught by Copperhead Innovations; Flexible Pipe Tool Company;MacQueen Equipment; Safe-Fast; & MRWA. A special thank you to Mahtomedi Public Workscrew for their help and assistance. 6 certification hours awarded for full attendance.

Class: MRWA Wastewater Collection System Training SessionDate: June 21, 2017Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm (Lunch provided)Location: Mahtomedi Public Works Facility, 30 Long Lake Road, Mahtomedi, MN Cost: $125.00 members or $150.00 non-membersRegister: Mail class registration form and check by June 16, 2017 to:

Minnesota Rural Water Association, 217 12th Avenue SE, Elbow Lake, MN 56531Phone: 800-367-6792 * Fax: 218-685-5272

Name: __________________________________________________________________________Representing: ____________________________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________________________City: ______________________________________ State: _____________ Zip: ______________Phone: _______________________________ Email: ___________________________________

Refund policy: Full refund will not be given unless MRWA is notified 48 hours in advance.



MRWA & ServLine Lunch & Learn Sessions

Lunch & Learnwith Water System Managers, Administrators,Clerks & Elected Officials

The MRWA/NRWA ServLine Program protects your utility againstlosses from residential customers’ water leaks and provides the opportunity for

customers to add service line repair, including thawing of frozen lines, and replacement protection. Water Loss Protection enhances and expands your currentleak adjustment program. This loss protection program significantly reduces utilityworkload and expenses due to customer leaks. MRWA is also aware that some ofyou are already self-funding this customer benefit. Come and find out how

this program can replace your current program, reduce your potentialliability and provide some income for your utility.

Choose Date and Location_____May 23, 2017 Carmen’s Bar & Restaurant, 1410 Prospect Avenue W, Cloquet, MN_____May 24, 2017 Timberlake Lodge, 144 SE 17th Street, Grand Rapids, MN_____May 25, 2017 Kelly Inn & Convention Center, 100 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN

Time & Agenda11:00am – 2:00pm

�Registration/Coffee�Water System Management�Working Lunch (Provided)�Discussion in Water Loss Accountability�Providing Choices for the Utility Custom�Wrap-up/Adjourn/ Door Prizes

REGISTEROnline at: www.mrwa.com/wf15.html or Call: 800-367-6792Please register early. Space is limited!

3 locations tochoose from!

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9th Annual MRWA Operator Equipment Expo

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Operator Equipment Exposition9th Annual

Minnesota Rural Water Association

OPERATOR

September 6, 2017

Waconia, MN*Industry Exhibits*Backhoe Contest Skills*Heavy Equipment Demos *Skid Loader Rodeo Skills*Hands-on Training*Outdoor Demonstrations

Mark Your Calendar and Plan to Attend!

Don’t miss out - 9th Annual Operator Expo

Carver County Fairgrounds

Register at: www.mrwa.com

I Day Expo



City Displays Sewer Plugs Awareness Campaign

The city of Cyrus has come up with a creative way to bring awareness to its residents on items not to flush down thesewer.

The city has a display of different types of commonly flushed items to show residents thatthese items do not break down in the sewer system and can easily plug up and cause problems for the city sewer system. The city has this display in the Community Room at City Hall (shown at left and below). Sometimesa visual of what’s actually happening to theseproducts helps residents understand the

importance of not flushing the items in the first place.

Need more flushable education materials?Visit MRWA’s website at www.mrwa.comand search “wipes”.


Minnesota Rural Water Association

217 12th Avenue SE

Elbow Lake, MN 56531

NON-PROFITORGANIZATION

U.S. POSTAGEPAIDPOS

HD Supply Waterworks Donates a Magickist Machine to MRWA

MRWA Corporate Partner HD Supply Waterworks has

donated a Magickist machine to MRWA for use by its

members.

The Magickist is a machineused to remove the ice fromfrozen service lines. It useshot water and jets out the line and also produces the hotwater. When Minnesota experiences a cold winter withdeep frost (and we all know that will happen!), MRWA willhave this equipment for our members to use at no cost.

Thank you to HD Supply Waterworks for the donation.They will also have their logo on MRWA’s emergencyresponse traileralong with severalother vendors whohave generouslydonated to MRWA’semergencyresponse needs.

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