EPA Update AWWA Canton August 17, 2017 Stivo Di Franco-Environmental Manger Northeast District Office

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1 EPA Update AWWA Canton August 17, 2017 Stivo Di Franco-Environmental Manger Northeast District Office

2 Overview of Updates By the Numbers Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) Depressurization/Loss of Pressure Rules Manganese Asset Management Harmful Algal Blooms Lead and Copper

3 Northeast District By the Numbers Water Statewide Numbers 2010 Statewide Numbers Classified 2017 Population % of Total Supply Classified Classified Facilities Served Statewide 2017 Operators Community Operators 338 Facilities 322 NEDO 3.4 Million Statewide Water Systems 2017 Non-Transient ,000 Class Non-Community A % Class % Class Transient 2 Non ,50019% Class Community % Class Totals Million 38% Totals %

4 Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) WSRLA provides financial assistance to public water systems for planning, design, and construction for improvements to drinking water systems. Authorization (year) SDWA 1996 First Loan Feb Total Loans Federal Seed Money State Matching Funds Annual Capacity 535 loans - $1.2 billion $517 million $103 million $150 million/year

5 Water Supply Revolving Loan Account WSRLA Eligible Projects Include: New water treatment plants New Waterlines Water tanks/towers Regionalization projects Standby/back-up power Emergency interconnections Water treatment plant rehab Waterline rehab/replace Pump/booster stations New water meters New well fields Asset Management Plans

6 SRF Program Year Highlights Accepting nominations through year for All Planning Loans 0% interest Corrosion Control Studies Mapping of lead service lines Public notification systems Treatment for Health Advisory Levels (HAL s) Asset Management Construction loans related to Implement corrosion control studies service line replacements normal interest rate

7 SRF Program Year Highlights Up to 75% principal forgiveness; remaining at 0% Regionalization Projects which consolidate disadvantaged communities Human health projects disadvantaged communities where wells are known to be contaminated FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Design loans corresponding to regionalization and human health construction projects Up to 50% principal forgiveness; remaining potential at 0% Disadvantaged communities FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

8 SRF Program Year Highlights Targeted funds Auxiliary Power 50% principal forgiveness up to $25,000 (Total Targeted Funds-$100,000) Asset Management up to $10,000 in principal forgiveness; (Total Targeted Funds -$150,000) Water Meters 50% principal forgiveness (Total Targeted Funds - $100,000) Emergency Connections 50% principal forgiveness (Total Targeted Funds - $300,000) HAB s planning, design and construction at 0%

9 SRF Program Year Highlights HAB Targeted Taking Advantage: Akron Raw Pre-Treatment Avon Lake Emergency Interconnection Lake County West PAC Improvements Alliance - PAC Improvements Campbell Emergency Interconnection Wellington Storage Tank and Pumping 0% Financing

10 Disruption of Service Rules Rules to be proposed Notification to agency requirements based on Tiers Type 1 under constant pressure Type 2 controlled depressurization Type 3 uncontrolled depressurization Type 4 catastrophic failure in system Web reporting of qualifying events Monitoring requirements Follow AWWA C651 standards

11 Disruption of Service Rules Notification Ohio EPA Any major disruption in service Always report if disruption affects 10% or 100 customers (whichever is less) Any other major disruptions Must speak to a person (voic and/or not acceptable) Use Spill Hotline after hours Follow-up documentation required Ensure contingency plan is followed Web reporting of events is in development

12 Disruption of Service Rules Notification Ohio EPA When event began, size of break, estimated time of repair, etc. PWS point of contact Population and number of service connections impacted Critical Users Operating conditions - chlorine residuals, pressures, etc. Special purpose sampling Method of customer notification Notification to Health Department, EMA, OMHC, Media, etc. Supplying bottled water?

13 Manganese Health Concerns The main target of manganese toxicity is the central nervous system In children it can result in lowered intelligence quotient (IQ), poor motor functions, decreased attention span and hyperactivity Young children are especially at risk since they absorb more than their digestive systems can release In the elderly, it can cause a disorder similar to Parkinson s disease.

14 Manganese Occurrence Naturally occurring in many surface water and ground water sources It has been detected in approximately 97% of surface waters nationally, generally below levels of public health concerns 70% of the groundwater in the United states, generally at levels below public health concerns Most groundwater levels over 0.3 mg/l are found in the eastern half of Ohio

15 Manganese Concentrations by Aquifer Type

16 Manganese Concentrations by Aquifer Type Figure 3. Distribution of manganese in AGWQMP wells, overlain on major aquifers.

17 Ohio EPA Strategy on Manganese Strategy Document in the works Rule revisions will follow Identifying which systems are treating for Manganese Monitoring will be conducted per OAC Daily with a test kit; monthly at certified lab, or Weekly at a certified lab Potential for higher classification of system Any new Community well with Manganese >0.05 mg/l Treatment Required

18 Manganese Levels of Concern Secondary MCL (aesthetic) mg/l (50 ug/l) Life-time Health Advisory Level (HAL) mg/l (300 ug/l) One-day/Ten Day Health Advisory Level (HAL) -- 1 mg/l (1,000 ug/l)

19 Ohio EPA Strategy on Manganese >0.05 mg/l (50 ug/l) and treating = Violation Fix Treatment > 0.3 mg/l (300 ug/l) = Health Department involvement > 1 mg/l (1,000 ug/l) = DO NOT DRINK ADVISORY

20 Asset Management Senate Bill 2 Rule Making Implementation Plan Benefits of Asset Management Funding

21 Asset Management Asset Management will be required at all public water systems Early Stakeholder Outreach July 2017 Comments accepted through August 14, 2017 Rules are in development Planning loans are available Terms of 5 years at 0% interest Potential for $10,000 in principal forgiveness for development

22 Asset Management All water system demonstrate capability in: Technical Mapping, Asset Inventory Managerial Operating Plan Financial Long Term Funding Strategy Benefits of Asset Management: Identify costs for water systems (operating and capital improvements) Ensure reserve funds are in place Prioritize projects Set rates based on long-term system needs

23 Components: Asset Management Inventory and evaluation of all assets Operation and maintenance programs Emergency preparedness and contingency planning program Criteria and timelines for infrastructure rehabilitation and replacement Approved capacity projections and capital improvement planning Long-term funding strategy to support asset management program implementation

24 Asset Management Resources Ohio EPA Guidance & Templates in Development AWWA: Buried No Longer - tool for pipeline asset management Guidance Documents Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) US EPA Templates and Program Development Check Up Program for Small Systems (CUPPS) Asset Management Tool: New document: Successfully Protecting Your Investment in Drinking Water Infrastructure: Best Practices from Communities and Local Experts (Webinar August 30 th )

25 Harmful Algal Blooms

26 Harmful Algal Blooms

27 Harmful Algal Blooms

28 Harmful Algal Blooms

29 Lead Mapping 100% compliance On electronic filing system (edoc) Web link with all water systems required to submit the map Links to edoc map Name and number of water system contact

30 Uses for Lead Maps Develop your five year plan or long term strategy such as for lead service line replacements. Which areas are the most impacted? Use the map to help educate the consumers. Review your map to ensure sample monitoring locations are from proper locations and are representative of the distribution system

31 New in Lead As of June, the Pb/Cu sampling sites are to be used LC201, LC202, etc DS000 sites can still be used for special purpose samples but contact information will have to provided CCR must include the lead or copper laboratory results, an explanation of the associated health risks, what actions consumers of the system can take to reduce health risks, and the actions the system is taking to reduce public exposure

32 Lead Maps 2022 Collect service line information from customers Update the maps as new information is discovered If not already being done, set up a database to track pipe materials, dates of installation, etc. as work is being done on the distribution system (meter replacement, line repair/replacement, etc.)

33 Lead - HB 512 Individual tap results <15 ug/l: PWS provides notice within 2 business days of individual tap results to consumer; Verify notification to Ohio EPA within 5 business days If not completed within 10 business days, OEPA will complete and fine issued Minimum fine is $1,000

34 Requirements for Individual Tap Results over 15 µg/l Individual tap >15 ug/l Provide consumer with information on health screening and lead blood level testing in 2 business days Provide results to the local health department in 2 business days Include results in CCR NTNCWS immediately remove the fixture from service

35 Lead - HB 512 Exceedance of 90 th % Lead Action Level Exceedance (ALE): PWS has 2 business days provide notice to all customers Verify performed within 5 days to Ohio EPA PWS has 5 business days provide information on tap water testing to customers likely to have lead service lines, pipes or solder

36 Lead - HB 512 Exceedance of 90 th % Lead Action Level Exceedance (ALE): Director to perform notification if not done by the PWS in 10 business days PWS has 30 business days provide public education Blood Lead Level testing info Establishes penalties for failure to notify consumers

37 Lead - HB 512 Require a new or updated corrosion control treatment study and plan within 18 months after if: Change or addition of source Substantial change in water treatment Operate outside of acceptable ranges for lead, copper, ph, or other corrosion indicators. Any other event determined by the director to have the potential to impact the water quality or corrosiveness of water in the system.

38 OEPA Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Goal to incorporate HB 512 Improve parts of current rule Based on new research Tighten notification timeframes Change monitoring frequency Special purpose samples --2 day Consumer Notice Make corrections/clarifications Draft rules have been out for interested party review, we are working on response to those comments

39 Lead - Interim Lead Notification Notification that can be issued by the system to warn public of corrosive conditions in drinking water that may be of concern for lead exposure prior to the end of the monitoring period, but not yet an actual ALE determination Health effects language in the Interim Lead Notification will be very similar to ALE public notification No public education requirements A PWS may decide that they would rather declare an ALE

40 Lead - USEPA Proposing rule 2017 Interim requests to Governors and Directors Tracking all ALEs Posting all results Sampling protocols Tier 1 sample determinations

41 Lead Plumbing Fixture Replacement Assistance Grant Program Ohio Facilities Construction Commission Established in HB 390 to provide $12,000,000 in funding to eligible schools to reimburse for the sampling and replacement of drinking fountains, water coolers, plumbing fixtures, and limited connected piping. Schools built before 1990 can apply for reimbursement up to $15,000 for sampling and fixture replacement. lacementgrants.aspx Application Deadline is August 31, 2017

42 Questions?? Emergency Number: Central Office/Central District : Northeast District Office: Northwest District Office: