The fluoridation of public drinking water has been a recent topic of discussion in the news following a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Augusta Water continues to follow all guidance and recommendations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) for fluoridation and remains in compliance with applicable limits. Augusta Water will continue to follow the discussion closely and make any necessary changes to remain in compliance with EPA and VDH standards.
Customers can view the most recent water quality report, including information about fluoridation, for their area at augustawater.com/waterquality. If you have additional questions, please contact our office during regular business hours at 540-245-5670 or by email at customerservice@augustawater.com.
About SVWWTPN
One of the Pure Water Forum’s goals is to develop and implement effective education and outreach programs. As part of this effort, the Shenandoah Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant Network (SVWWPTN) was organized as a way to provide low cost training. This organization meets quarterly and gives the operators a chance to network with other utility operators as well as receive training credits.
The SVWWTPN started in September 2008 and topics are selected based on operator input and eligibility for training credits. All licensed wastewater treatment plant operators are required to have continuing education to maintain their certification. The number of hours of required training is dependent on the license which the operators hold.
A sample of topics in the past have included Nitrogen and Phosphorus Removal, BNR/ENR Process Control and Analyzers, Activated Sludge Troubleshooting, Microscopic Identification and Wastewater Testing, SCADA, I&I, and Basic Design of Control Valves.
The SVWWTPN training is open to everyone. Notices of the meetings are sent via e-mail and are included in the Virginia Water Monitoring Council (VWMC) announcements. If you would like to be on the distribution list for meeting notices, please e-mail Kim Armentrout @ karmentrout@augustawater.com.
The next scheduled meeting for SVWWTPN Training:
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - Agenda
Listed below are reference materials from the August 25, 2022 meeting.
Eliminating FOG in Wet Wells and Lift Stations
Presented by: Gage, LLC
Biosolids and Contaminants of Emerging Concern
Presented by: DEQ
Listed below are reference materials from the September 26, 2019 meeting.
Microconstituents
Presented by: DEQ
SCADA System
Presented by: Delta Systems
Listed below are reference materials from the March 22, 2018 meeting.
Phosphorus Removal from Solids Stream
Presented by: Dewberry Engineering, Inc.
Listed below are reference materials from the June 16, 2016 meeting.
Odor & Corrosion Control Chemistries in the Collection System
Presented by: Coyne Environmental
Listed below are the reference materials from the March 16, 2016 meeting.
BNR Fundamentals - An Operator's Perspective
Presented by: Schreiber LLC
Continuously Sequencing Reactor (CSR Process)
Presented by: Schreiber LLC
Compressible Media Filter (Schreiber Fuzzy Filter)
Presented by: Schreiber LLC
Listed below are the reference materials from the December 2, 2015 meeting.
A Primer on Pumps
Presented by: HRSD
Listed below are the reference materials from the September 24, 2015 meeting.
Safeguarding Operations Personnel –Understanding Arc Flash & Developing an Electrical Safety Program
presented by Wiley/Wilson
Link to Wiley/Wilson's Website:
http://www.wileywilson.com/landing/arc-flash/
Basic Hydraulics and Pump Application in Wastewater
presented by Winschel Enviornmental, LLC
Listed below are the reference materials from the June 12, 2014 meeting.
Selecting the Right Blower Technology
Aerobic Digestion for the 21st Century
Listed below are the reference materials from the December 12, 2013 meeting.
Biosolids and Residuals Processing & Energy Management Workshop - Part 1 of 2
Side Stream Treatment and Advanced Stabilization Technologies - Part 2 of 2
Listed below is the reference material from the November 13, 2013 meeting.
Listed below is the reference material from the September 26, 2013 on VFD's.
Listed below are the reference materials from the March 22, 2012 meeting on Micro Identification and Wastewater Testing.
Microscopic Techniques to Troubleshoot Activated Sludge, Problems and Control
Listed below are the reference materials from the March 17, 2011 meeting on BNR/ENR Process Control and Analyzers.
BNR Process Analysis Options for Operators
Part 1 - Biological Nutrient Removal Compatibility Mode
Part 2 - Physical Chemical Phosphorus Removal Compatibility Mode
Listed below are the reference materials from the December 1, 2011 meeting on Nutrient Removal.