IWEA – Collections Systems Seminar WEF Committee Updates and Resources June 11, 2009

1. IWEA – Collections Systems Seminar WEF Committee Updates and Resources June 11, 2009 Joan B. Hawley, P.E.

2. Agenda • PPVL • Core Practices • MA Outreach

3. Private Property Virtual Library:Sharing Information Across Our Borders Water Environment FederationCollection System Committee

4. Acknowledgements • WEF Collection System Committee • Christine Radke, WEF Liaison • WEF Information Technology Staff • Participating Utilities • Private Property Virtual Library Development Team • Laurie Chase, Chair • Jaime Davidson, Vice Chair • Bill Carter • Bruce Cohen • Carol Hufnagel • Jane McLamarrah • Mike Anderson • Mike Greene

5. Outreach Efforts • Webcasts, Workshops, and Presentations • Materials available in PPVL • Workshop Notes • PowerPoint Presentations • Collaborative Exercise Summary • Additional information available from WEF

6. Project Objective • Develop a virtual library of private property program-related resource materials to be available through the internet

7. Project Approach • Focus on “successful” private property programs targeting: • Sanitary lateral repair or replacement • I/I source detection and elimination • Condition assessment

8. Project Methodology • Identified “successful” private property programs • Developed a standard questionnaire of information to be gathered • General Information • Lateral Definition • Program Description • Program Implementation • Program Funding • Program Construction • Public Education / Outreach • Lessons Learned

9. Project Methodology • Contacted identified program authorities and solicited: • Completed questionnaire, including program description • Sample program documentation, including ordinances and public education materials • Cataloged details of the program in a standard format with links to related documents

10. The Private Property Virtual Library • Online now at www.wef.org/privateproperty • Easily accessible, central location for all private property program information • Multiple search options • Will be regularly updated

11. How to Navigate the... Private Property Virtual Library

12. www.wef.org/privateproperty ORwww.wef.org  Access Water Knowledge  Collection Systems

14. PPVL Home

15. About the PPVL

16. Utility Database

17. Utility Database

18. Utility Database

19. Utility Database

20. Utility Database

21. Utility Database

22. Utility Database

23. Additional Resources

24. Discussion Board

25. Acknowledgements

26. Feedback

27. Private Property Virtual Library... Sharing Information Across Our Borders

28. Summary of Data Gathered • Types of Programs Included • PPVL Participants • Program Highlights • Additional Resources

29. Types of Programs Included • Sanitary lateral repair or replacement • Sewer main to right-of-way or curb • Full replacement • Lining The above methods are completed in conjunction with sewer main replacement or rehabilitation in some areas

30. Types of Programs Included • Sanitary lateral repair or replacement (cont.) • Emergency repairs • Low income residents where health hazard exists • Insurance programs • Sanitary lateral cleaning and cleanout installation

31. Types of Programs Included • Enforcement of homeowner repairs • Dye testing of all connections • Downspout extension or disconnection

32. Types of Programs Included • Sump pump disconnection • Footing drain disconnection • Installation of backflow prevention devices

33. Project Participants to DateNortheastern States • Erie County, NY

34. Developer Rehabilation ProgramErie County, New York • Applies to development in areas with capacity limitations • Developers must rehabilitate existing sanitary sewers (which can include laterals) to remove I/I sources equivalent to 4 times the proposed peak flow for development • Developers pay for the lateral replacement costs • Property owners are responsible for the final restoration (including top soil, seeding, watering, etc.)

35. Project Participants to DateSouthern States • Little Rock, AR • Montgomery, AL • Prichard, AL • Miami-Dade, FL • Grand Strand WSA, SC • Greenwood MSD, SC • Murfreesboro, TN • Austin, TX • Houston, TX • Richardson, TX • San Antonio, TX

36. Program HighlightsGSWSA, Conway, SC • Voluntary Lateral Maintenance Program • Customer signs up for $30/year ($2.50/mth/REU*) • Maintenance includes: • Clearing blockages • Repairing lateral to building • Reimbursing sewer backup damages *Residence Equivalency Unit

37. Project Participants to DateCentral States • Auburn Hills, MI • Lansing, MI • Port Huron, MI • Duluth, MN • Chesterfield, MO • Florrisant, MO • Columbus, OH • Fairfield, OH • Marshfield, WI • Johnson County, KS • Morton, IL • Rockford, IL • Shelbyville, IN • Greenfield, IN

38. Program HighlightsAuburn Hills, MI • Program included: • Downspout extension • Footing drain / sump pump disconnection • Backflow prevention valves installed • Under abatement order to eliminate overflow and basement flooding

39. Program HighlightsAuburn Hills, MI (cont.) • Paid for out of General Fund • Implemented from 2000 through 2006 • Discontinued because 99% of the homes were disconnected and metering results favorable • Lessons Learned • Extremely effective at eliminating the excess flows in the system • Public education and relations are critical

40. Project Participants to DateWestern States • Aberdeen, WA • McMinnville, OR • Stege SD, CA • Vallejo, CA

41. Program HighlightsMcMinnville, Oregon • Private Building Sewer Replacement Program • City inspects lateral and assigns condition assessment rating after receiving complaint of lateral issue • Homeowner responsible for replacing deficient lateral • City reimburses 10% up to $250 for work completed within 90 days • City replaces public portion of lateral and installs cleanout • Also done on major sewer projects • Downspouts disconnected

42. Project Participants to DateCanada • Edmonton, AB (Homeowner’s Guide)

43. Additional Resources • Sewer/Private Sewer Lateral Ordinances • Building Sewer Maintenance and Repair • Rates, Fees, Charges • Point of Sale • Easement Encroachment • Backflow Prevention • Infiltration and Inflow • State Laws • Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee

44. Additional Resources • Private Property Program Information • Easement Issues • Pressure Sewer System Easement • WEF Collection Systems Committee Efforts • Collection Systems Specialty Conferences • Webcasts • Public Education Pieces • Other Publications

45. Private Property Virtual Library What We’re Doing…

46. Future Plans • Continue to contact utilities and gather data • Please let us know if you are aware of a utility that has a program and would like to participate! • Enhance website to make it more “user friendly” • Develop written support materials, such as fact sheets

47. Questions? www.wef.org/privateproperty Joan B. Hawley, P.E> Superior Engineering Joan@superior-eng.com (414) 232 1520 or 716-688-0766 - PPVL jdavidson@wendelcompanies.com

48. Core Attributes of Collections • In the absence of clear federal guidance, NACWA and WEF have embraced baseline attributes as fundamental elements in the management of collection systems.

49. Core Attributes • System Inventory & Information Management • Maintenance Management • Safety & Training • Overflow Response • Maintenance • Source Control

50. Core Attributes • Condition Assessment • Hydraulic Capacity • Design, Construction and Inspection • Communication & Outreach • Monitoring, Measurement • Adequate Funding