ABORIGINAL WATER amp WASTEWATER ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIOAUTUMN 2009

A Newsletter for Water amp Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators

ABORIGINAL WATER amp WASTEWATER ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIOrsquoS

The Aboriginal Water amp Wastewater Association of Ontario hosted their 15th Annual General Assembly and Training Conference at the Water-front Inn amp Conference Centre located in Sault Ste Marie Ontario The conference was held during the week of August 24-28 2009 It was held in conjunction with the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporationrsquos (OFNTSC) 14th Annual Conference and Tradeshow and also this year the Ontario Native Fire Fighters Society (ONFFS) came aboard to host their 19th Annual Conference at this destination as well

Training was provided by Metcon OFNTSC Ontario Water Clean Agency (OCWA) and the Municipal Health and Safety Association

(MHSA) Through these training groups AWWAO offered four differ-ent training sessions in both water and wastewater which would ben-efit our First Nations operators The four training sessions were as follows

Session 1 ndash This session provided a two day course on Understanding Drinking Water Disinfection amp CT

Continued on page 4

which was taught by Jim Greig from OCWA The session also offered a two day course on Confined Space taught by John Parish All sessions had a maximum capacity of 20 operators and this was the only session where a waiting list was required due to such high demand by the operators

15TH ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY amp TRAINING CONFERENCE

Kelvin Jamieson AWWAO Chairperson greets all of the attendees at the 15th Annual General Assembly amp Training Conference held at the Waterfront Inn amp Conference Centre Sault Ste Marie Ontario

INSIDE THIS ISSUEMembership

AWWAO Coordinatorrsquos Message

15th AGM amp TC

Operations Challenge

New Plant Kingfisher Lake

Website Update

2010 Water Symposium

The Certification Quiz

Training Bulletin

2

3

4

6

7

7

910

12

VISIONOur vision is to be the Association that best under-stands and satises the training education certica-tion and licensing needs of operators of Ontario First Nations Our dedication to supporting operators touches not only health but safety spirit and empow-erment but most of all knowledge

GOALS Promote the importance of a safe and potable water supply Promote the importance of technical training in maintaining and upgrading the operatorrsquos knowledge of proper water and wastewater operation and main-tenance requirements Promote the importance of proper qualied operatorrsquos involvement in the design construction or upgrading of water and wastewater treatment plants Promote the importance of proper training certi-cation and licensing of operators Promote the importance of treatment and disposal of wastewater Promote the importance of enhanced lab testing of potable water and monitoring of water euents and Promote the importance of establishing an eective operations and maintenance management plan to ensure proper care is performed on the assets

MISSION STATEMENTWe are a member oriented non-prot Association providing province-wide and year-round high-quality services and an annual forum for First Nations water and wastewater treatment plant operators allowing for networking opportunities at the same time We are committed to providing high quality information on the water and wastewater industry through the quar-terly newsletter We are dedicated to promoting preserving and protecting the water natural resources and environment through the education training and networking of Ontario First Nations water and waste-water treatment plant operators

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERAutumn 2009

CONTRIBUTIONS BY

OFNTSC Metcon OCWA MHSA and Wawatay News

The Aboriginal Water amp Wastewater Association of Ontariorsquos newsletter is published quarterly by the AWWAO at 111 Peter Street Suite 606 Toronto Ontario M5V 2H1 Telephone (416) 651-1443 ext265 Fax (416) 651-1673 E-mail sstyresofntscorg For advertising opportunities andor submission or request of informa-tion please contact the Association Coordinator at the above contact information

ABORIGINAL WATER amp WASTEWATER ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIOAUTUMN 2009

Meaning of the Logo as described by the Artist

Tree - Respects Mother EarthSun - Brings life to our environment

Eagle - Watches over the environmentSky - Ensures the cycle of our Water

About AWWAOThe Aboriginal Water amp Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) is an information source for water environment operator training amp certication issues and technology AWWAOrsquos members include professionals from Ontario First Nations environmental health ocers tribal councils municipal suppliers and some Government agencies

AWWAO is dedicated to the transfer of information and concepts regarding all areas of the water environment As a member association of AWWA through them OWWA and WEF and through them WEAO we provide a valuable network for those involved in water and wastewater industry In a partnering agreement through the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation and Health Canada AWWAO co-operates and liaises with the above associations govern-ment agencies and bodies AWWAO has a volunteer seat on many of the various associationrsquos committees

AWWAO also oers it members the opportunity toThrough the Associationrsquos Goals and Objectives resources are maintained and made available upon request for use by the First Nations plant operator(s) and

Be updated and informated about issues that aect the water environment

Interact with persons in various elds of water expertise

Promote concerns of the membership through a collective voice

Exchange information and ideas to other members the public and Chiefs amp Council

To date the AWWAO consistently ranks the training and certication of plant operators as itrsquos top priority The attainment of certication is widely recognized as essential to performing a good job at a high level in the water and wastewater treatment plant operations and an indicator of a responsible and contributing community member

Membership$15000 Membership Fee for First Nations water amp wastewater treatment plant operators per First Nation This Membership entitles the operator(s) to the AWWAO Newsletter monthly bulletin Annual Report and the Annual General Assembly amp Training Conference cost reimbursement

$20000 Membership Fee for non-operator public works administration amp management of a First Nation or non-First Nation This Membership entitles the Member to the AWWAO Newsletter monthly bulletins Annual Report and the Annual General Assembly amp Training Conference

Please Print

Name ______________________________ Name ______________________________Name ______________________________ Name ______________________________Name ______________________________ Name ______________________________Name ______________________________ Name ______________________________

First NationBusiness _______________________________________________________Address __________________________________________________________________Phone ______________________________ Fax ________________________________

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A W W A O C O O R D I N A T O R rsquo S M E S S A G EMy name is Steve Styres and please allow me to introduce myself as the Acting Coordinator for the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Associa-tion of Ontario I will be taking over the duties for Cindy Owl as she will be o on maternity leave we wish her the best I will be leaving my position as the AWWAO Administrative Assistant but I will be joined by Jonathan Whittaker who will be taking over that position I am excited by this new opportunity and look forward to working alongside Jona-than to help provide the highest quality services to all AWWAO clients and stakeholders

I realize this position is very demanding but with my drive to succeed I look forward to the challenges that lay ahead If we can be of service to you and your First Nation or if you have any questions or concerns regarding our services please do not hesitate to contact us at your earliest convenience at (416) 651-1443 I can be reached at extension 258 or via-email at sstyresofntscorg while Jonathan is available at extension 264 or jwhittakerofntscorg

Steve StyresAWWAO Coordinator

A W W A O A D M I N I S T R A T I V E A S S I S T A N TAaniin

My name is Jonathan Whittaker and I am the new AWWAO Administra-tive Assistant Irsquove been working with OFNTSC as a communications assistant for the past few summers and itrsquos been an absolute delight Irsquove had the opportunity to expose myself to First Nations communities throughout the Ontario region to learn more about the problems that aect these communities and most importantly do my part in provid-ing service to these communities

I am excited by this new career direction and look forward to the chal-lenges of the position I also look forward to meeting all of you either during a visit to a plant in your community or in the fall at our Annual Conference

If yoursquod like to add or remove an individual from our registered AWWAO members list then please contact me Irsquod also like to mention that we will be sending out AWWAO T-shirts to all operators If yoursquod like a shirt then please contact me all I require are names and sizes

Jonathan WhittakerAWWAO Administrative Assistant

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Session 2 ndash Session 2 provided a two day course on Chemi-cal and Bacteriological tests in a Water Plant which was taught by Jason Henry then oered a one day course on Chlorine Analyzer Troubleshooting taught by George Lepi-das from Metcon

Session 3 ndash This session provided a three day course which covered the Expanded Fundamentals of Water Treatment which was taught by Laird Lee and Scott Craggs from OCWA

Session 4 ndash Session 4 provided a three day course which covered Basic Applied Math for Water amp Wastewater Plants which was taught by Noah Paul and Phil Tangie from the OFNTSC

There were a total of 86 registrants for the AWWAO confer-ence ranging from water and wastewater plant operators to public workers to band councillors to trainers and sta This year like previous years AWWAO sponsored one operator from each First Nation The sponsorship provided them with meals and accommodations for the week Travel was not included this year but operators were given a reduced conference fee rate to make up for the cost of travel

The Annual General Meeting for AWWAO was held on Monday August 24 2009 from 3-6 pm The attendance was denitely up from last year and a lot of areas were covered The meeting covered such topics as Overview of Recent Year Activities Review of Annual Report Review of the 14th

Annual General Assembly amp Training Conference Report AWWAO Constitution AWWAOOFNTSC Protocol Agree-ment Website Design and Material AWWAO Financial Report and Discussion of Future Activities of the AWWAO

The AWWAO Awards Banquet was held on Wednesday August 26 2009 All operators sponsored and non-sponsored were invited to come and enjoy a nice meal the awards ceremony and some live entertainment The night started with recognition of the Years of Service Award which honoured 10 very deserving individuals who have been working in the water and wastewater industry for 10 or more years Here is a list of the Recipients Ted Benson Claybourne Dockstader Wayne French Lorraine Bova John Lazore Dion Mitchell Larry Mitchell Tom Oakes Charles Cook and Clayton Barnes

The next order of business was the Meritorious Award which is given to the operator who excels in every aspect of the water industry Jeremy Potson from Seine River was this yearrsquos recipient and here are just some of the reasons why Jeremy was nominated In the past 14 months Jeremy has gone from having only an OIT in all four categories to having a Level 1 Water Treatment Wastewa-ter Treatment and Water Distribution and has passed his Level 2 Water Since Jeremy has taken over operating the water plant John Steele the EHO for Seine River has seen tremendous improvement in the water quality Jeremy has shown willingness to learn and has taken every opportu-nity to improve himself through training He also operates the wastewater distribution and wastewater collection systems with equal skill He is diligent and conscientious and a pleasure to work with

The evening was nished o with a live performance by Wes Morrisseau and the Sault Ste Marie Band Wes also played last year at the conference and again was a big hit with the crowd The Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario would like to thank our vice-chair and his band for a great evening of entertainment

Thursday was wrapped up with the AWWAO Operations Challenge To nd out more about the Operations Chal-lenge events and winners please read the Operations Chal-lenge article on Page 6 All in all the AWWAO conference was a huge success with nothing but positive feedback We would like to thank all Operators that participated and we will see you again next year

Colin French OFNTSC speaks on Communications issues at the 15th Annual General Assembly amp Training Conference

15TH ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY amp TRAINING CONFERENCE

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O P E R A T I O N S C H A L L E N G EThe Operations Challenge took place on Thursday August 27 2009 in the Roberta Bondar Pavilion located just behind the Waterfront Inn It was the rst time in four years that the Operations Challenge has been at the conference and AWWAO is hoping to make it an annual event once again AWWAO had 4 teams comprised of 3 individuals in the competition Each group tackled 5 events that would test diering areas of the operatorrsquos expertise The com-petitors all withstood a Safety Maintenance Lab Collec-tion and Process situation where they were judged by a rules ocial and also by event completion time as they battled against the clock Despite the relatively small group of competitors the event was still a great success as everyone involved enjoyed themselves From the opera-tors battling it out to claim 1st place to the spectators having a laugh watching the operators sweat AWWAO hopes that the event will see more participants at the next Annual Conference The winners of the

Operations Challenge received a $100 Markrsquos Work Ware-house gift card Every competitor was given an AWWAO hard hat and a pair of work gloves We would like to thank all those who participated and hope to see a bigger crowd next year AWWAO would like to thank the volunteers from the Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) operations challenge committee for without them this event would not have been possible These individuals are Ian Smith Dave Spiller and Gary Burrows who put in countless hours to make sure this event ran smoothly We would also like to thank the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) who put together and ran the Lab and Process event There were also volunteers from the City of Toronto Tyson Ferriera and Chris MacDonald who helped with the setup and running of the Safety Event A thanks goes to John Rammler (city of Durham) for all of his input and direction Overall it was a terric event and the AWWAO has heard nothing but positive feedback from everyone

The Operations Challenge was a huge success thanks to the efforts of all involved Competition was fierce as each team tried their best to claim 1st place

N E W P L A N T K I N G F I S H E R L A K EIndian and Northern Aairs Canada provided Kingsher Lake First Nation with $83 million for a new water treat-ment plant which ocially opened Sept 9

ldquoCanada is proud to be a partner with Kingsher Lake First Nation in the construction of the communityrsquos new water treatment plantrdquo said Kenora MP Greg Rickford ldquoWith this investment Kingsher Lake will have access to clean water essential for health safety and quality of life of the community membersrdquo

ldquoIrsquom pleased with the new water treatment plantrdquo said Kingsher Lake Chief James Mamakwa ldquoThis expansion will ensure the availability of water now and for future generation as our community continues to grow and prosperrdquo

Kingsher Lake managed planning design construc-tion and commissioning of the new water treatment facility The new facility has excess capacity that will enable it to meet future water demands

Providing reliable drinking water to residents of First Nations communities is a priority for the Government of Canada Since 2006 the number of Ontario First Nations with high-risk water systems has been reduced by almost 50 per cent

by Chris KornackiWawatay News

W E B S I T E U P D A T E

7 The WATERDRUM

Website Forum

Access to information denes what the internet has to oer Harnessing the internet to support the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) was only a matter of time During the Annual General Assembly and Training Conference in Sault Ste Marie this past summer the re-designed AWWAO home page made its debut

Features of the re-designed website include daily news releases Board of Directors Listing and Board support documents copies of current and previous Waterdrum Issues membership registration event calendar and links to additional resources and information on and for water treatment operators

In addition to these features installed on the AWWAO home page a special section has also been created on the discussion forum for AWWAO members The discus-sion forum is a unique tool that can enhance the sharing of information amongst AWWAO members and First Nation technical professionals across Ontario and Canada The forum oers the user the ability to access information in a timely manner as well being updated as new information becomes available The forum also engages the user by allowing the user to add their com-ments and information The forum can be found at wwwofntscorgforum

While all forums are open to AWWAO members a special section has been created for AWWAO members to discuss water related issues technological advance-ments etc The three Forums created for AWWAO are Board of Directors Minutes Working Committee and Constitution

Registration is easy and simple Located in the top left hand corner of the Forum under lsquoRegisterrsquo Click on the link and follow the prompts By creating large networks of information it is the OFNTSCrsquos and AWWAOrsquos hope that this knowledge will enhance operator knowledge and will work towards the stated goal of self-reliance for First Nations

1 Call 1-866-727-24242 Give your Name3 Phone numbers - home and work4 Name of your community5 Brief Nature of the Emergency

wwwnorthernwaterworkscom

RED LAKE

Grassy Narrows

Eagle Lake

Lac Seul

Dryden

Sioux Narrows

Lac Des Mille LacsBig Island

Wabaseemoong

Kenora

Nortwest Angle No 33

Shoal Lake No 40

Thunder Bay

Sioux Lookout Timmins

Fort Frances

WATERWASTEWATER EMERGENCY

1-866-727-2424

Base of OperationsLegend

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The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) and the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) will be hosting the 3rd First Nations Water Symposium at the Hilton Hotel amp Suites in Niagara Falls Ontario on March 9-10 2010

The two-day special event co-sponsored by Health Canada and Indian and Northern Aairs Canada (INAC) is in planning stages and is a source for strategies new technology developments and dynamic discussion of the future of water and wastewater management for the First Nation communities

The symposium will introduce new technological devel-opments while encouraging discussions on the future of water amp wastewater management for First Nation com-munities in areas such as

Watershed Protection Protocols for Water amp Wastewater Impending Legislation Pandemic Planning Climate Change Impacts on Water Boil Water Advisory amp Removal Circuit Rider Training Program and much morehellip

The event will also provide a unique opportunity for First Nation political leaders along with administrators public health managers community health representa-tives technical managers and plant operators concerned with drinking water quality to meet network and discuss current drinking water issues

Special invitations have been sent to have enthusiastic speakers to present on the latest issues and technolo-gies related to drinking water quality and water amp waste-water issues

We cordially invite

Chiefs and Councillors Band Administrators Directors of Health Community Health Representatives Directors of Public Works Technical Directors Water Plant operators 3rd Party Managers

For more information check wwwofntscorg regularly to make sure you have the most current information

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T H E C E R T I F I C A T I O N Q U I Z

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1 The solids that can easily drop out of wastewater are a) Organic solids of human origin b) Solids that come from inltration c) Septic solids d) Grit and settleable solids

2 A lagoon which is aerobic near the surface but is anaerobic at lower levels is called a) A facultative lagoon b) An anaerobic lagoon c) A complex-mix aerated lagoon d) A primary disinfection lagoon

3 Centrifugal pumps transfer liquids by rotating a) Pistons b) Diaphragms c) Impellers d) Seals

4 Fire hydrant caps are commonly colour coded to a) Indicate water main pressure b) Conform to Municipal beautication policies c) Indicate the hydrant ow capacity d) To identify nozzle sizes

5 An air gap is used to a) Clean water mains b) Let air into manholes and chambers c) Prevent backow of non-potable water into a drinking water supply d) Test for oxygen deciency

6 What type of test kit can be used to measure chlorine residuals a) Chloride test kit b) pH test kit c) DPD test kit d) Phenolphthalein test kit

7 If a treated water reservoir measuring 24 metres long by 14 metres wide by 8 metres deep and is 35 full how many cubic metres of water is in the reservoir a) 941 cubic metres b) 941800 litres c) 17546 cubic metres d) 941 litres

8 The primary purpose of a pressure reducing valve between water system pressure zones is to a) Eliminate water hammer b) Reduce downstream pressure c) Control re ows d) Reduce pressure upstream

9 The minimum water pressure which should be present in the distribution system is a) 210 kPa b) 140 kPa c) 280 kPa d) 350 kPa

10 Trihalomethanes are created by a) Low lter backwash rates b) Ozonination c) Ultraviolet (UV) light d) The reaction between organic material and chlorine solutions

11 Dug wells are usually a) Shallow wells b) Deep wells c) Drilled wells d) Sand points

12 Why is it important to know the safe yield of a well a) It indicates how much water can safely be drawn from the well without depleting the aquifer b) It indicates the amount of water used before Ecoli enters the well c) It denes the depth of the well d) It is an indication of a good well seal

Answers 1 d 2 a 3 c 4 a 5 c 6 c 7 a 8 b 9 a 10 d 11 a 12 a

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Water and wastewater treatment systems canbe challenging Especially in smaller andrural communities

OCWA and First Nations professionals have a solid history of working together to

successfully meet those challenges

Today we are proud to count many First Nationscommunities and organizations as valued

partners in the delivery of clean water services

OCWArsquos Water and Wastewater Services for First Nations includesbull Operations and Maintenance Oversight

Services and Supportbull Maintenance Managementbull Technical Servicesbull Engineering Servicesbull Training

For First Nations water and wastewater operators OCWA also provides a FREE 24-7 Technical Support PhoneLine at 1-800-268-6060 for communities located in southerncentral and northern Ontario

up to Timmins

For more information on OCWArsquos water and wastewater services contact Danny Dunn Manager First Nations Servicesat 416-314-4306

Meeting the Challenges Together

wwwocwacom

Complete Solutions Clear Value Earning your trust through reliable and efficient water management services

T R A I N I N G B U L L E T I NCITY TEST DATE TEST SITE APPLICATION

DEADLINE

ChathamBlenheim Jan 11 2010 Municipality of Chatham Kent Park Avenue Business Centre Dec 11 2009

Dryden Dec 18 2009 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Nov 18 2009

Dryden Jan 22 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Dec 22 2009

Dryden Feb 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Jan 12 2010

Dryden Mar 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Feb 12 2010

Hamilton Dec 3 2009 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Nov 3 2009

Hamilton Mar 1 2010 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Feb 1 2010

Kingston Jan 21 2010 INVISTA Centre Dec 21 2009Kingston Mar 18 2010 INVISTA Centre Feb 18 2010London Feb 1 2010 Carling Heights Optimist

Community Centre Jan 4 2010North Bay Dec 10 2009 60 Commerce Crescent Nov 10 2009

Orillia Mar 8 2010 ODAS Park Feb 8 2010

OttawaKemptville Dec 8 2009 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Nov 9 2009

OttawaKemptville Feb 18 2010 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Jan 19 2010

Sault Ste Marie Mar 15 2010 443 Northern Avenue East Feb 16 2010Sudbury Feb 16 2010 410 Falconbridge Road Jan 18 2010

TimminsSouth Porcupine Jan 25 2010 HWY 101 E Dec 30 2009

GTA East Feb 8 2010 Tam Heather Curlingand Tennis Club Jan 8 2010

GTA West Dec 14 2009 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Nov 16 2009

GTA West Jan 18 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Dec 18 2009

GTA West Feb 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Jan 22 2010

GTA West Mar 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Feb 22 2010

Welland Feb 25 2010 Days Inn Welland Jan 25 2010White River Feb 11 2010 610 Elgin Street Jan 11 2010

Windsor Dec 1 2009 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Nov 2 2009

Windsor Mar 25 2010 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Feb 25 2010

OWWAOMWA Conference (Toronto) TBA

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VISIONOur vision is to be the Association that best under-stands and satises the training education certica-tion and licensing needs of operators of Ontario First Nations Our dedication to supporting operators touches not only health but safety spirit and empow-erment but most of all knowledge

GOALS Promote the importance of a safe and potable water supply Promote the importance of technical training in maintaining and upgrading the operatorrsquos knowledge of proper water and wastewater operation and main-tenance requirements Promote the importance of proper qualied operatorrsquos involvement in the design construction or upgrading of water and wastewater treatment plants Promote the importance of proper training certi-cation and licensing of operators Promote the importance of treatment and disposal of wastewater Promote the importance of enhanced lab testing of potable water and monitoring of water euents and Promote the importance of establishing an eective operations and maintenance management plan to ensure proper care is performed on the assets

MISSION STATEMENTWe are a member oriented non-prot Association providing province-wide and year-round high-quality services and an annual forum for First Nations water and wastewater treatment plant operators allowing for networking opportunities at the same time We are committed to providing high quality information on the water and wastewater industry through the quar-terly newsletter We are dedicated to promoting preserving and protecting the water natural resources and environment through the education training and networking of Ontario First Nations water and waste-water treatment plant operators

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERAutumn 2009

CONTRIBUTIONS BY

OFNTSC Metcon OCWA MHSA and Wawatay News

The Aboriginal Water amp Wastewater Association of Ontariorsquos newsletter is published quarterly by the AWWAO at 111 Peter Street Suite 606 Toronto Ontario M5V 2H1 Telephone (416) 651-1443 ext265 Fax (416) 651-1673 E-mail sstyresofntscorg For advertising opportunities andor submission or request of informa-tion please contact the Association Coordinator at the above contact information

ABORIGINAL WATER amp WASTEWATER ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIOAUTUMN 2009

Meaning of the Logo as described by the Artist

Tree - Respects Mother EarthSun - Brings life to our environment

Eagle - Watches over the environmentSky - Ensures the cycle of our Water

About AWWAOThe Aboriginal Water amp Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) is an information source for water environment operator training amp certication issues and technology AWWAOrsquos members include professionals from Ontario First Nations environmental health ocers tribal councils municipal suppliers and some Government agencies

AWWAO is dedicated to the transfer of information and concepts regarding all areas of the water environment As a member association of AWWA through them OWWA and WEF and through them WEAO we provide a valuable network for those involved in water and wastewater industry In a partnering agreement through the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation and Health Canada AWWAO co-operates and liaises with the above associations govern-ment agencies and bodies AWWAO has a volunteer seat on many of the various associationrsquos committees

AWWAO also oers it members the opportunity toThrough the Associationrsquos Goals and Objectives resources are maintained and made available upon request for use by the First Nations plant operator(s) and

Be updated and informated about issues that aect the water environment

Interact with persons in various elds of water expertise

Promote concerns of the membership through a collective voice

Exchange information and ideas to other members the public and Chiefs amp Council

To date the AWWAO consistently ranks the training and certication of plant operators as itrsquos top priority The attainment of certication is widely recognized as essential to performing a good job at a high level in the water and wastewater treatment plant operations and an indicator of a responsible and contributing community member

Membership$15000 Membership Fee for First Nations water amp wastewater treatment plant operators per First Nation This Membership entitles the operator(s) to the AWWAO Newsletter monthly bulletin Annual Report and the Annual General Assembly amp Training Conference cost reimbursement

$20000 Membership Fee for non-operator public works administration amp management of a First Nation or non-First Nation This Membership entitles the Member to the AWWAO Newsletter monthly bulletins Annual Report and the Annual General Assembly amp Training Conference

Please Print

Name ______________________________ Name ______________________________Name ______________________________ Name ______________________________Name ______________________________ Name ______________________________Name ______________________________ Name ______________________________

First NationBusiness _______________________________________________________Address __________________________________________________________________Phone ______________________________ Fax ________________________________

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A W W A O C O O R D I N A T O R rsquo S M E S S A G EMy name is Steve Styres and please allow me to introduce myself as the Acting Coordinator for the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Associa-tion of Ontario I will be taking over the duties for Cindy Owl as she will be o on maternity leave we wish her the best I will be leaving my position as the AWWAO Administrative Assistant but I will be joined by Jonathan Whittaker who will be taking over that position I am excited by this new opportunity and look forward to working alongside Jona-than to help provide the highest quality services to all AWWAO clients and stakeholders

I realize this position is very demanding but with my drive to succeed I look forward to the challenges that lay ahead If we can be of service to you and your First Nation or if you have any questions or concerns regarding our services please do not hesitate to contact us at your earliest convenience at (416) 651-1443 I can be reached at extension 258 or via-email at sstyresofntscorg while Jonathan is available at extension 264 or jwhittakerofntscorg

Steve StyresAWWAO Coordinator

A W W A O A D M I N I S T R A T I V E A S S I S T A N TAaniin

My name is Jonathan Whittaker and I am the new AWWAO Administra-tive Assistant Irsquove been working with OFNTSC as a communications assistant for the past few summers and itrsquos been an absolute delight Irsquove had the opportunity to expose myself to First Nations communities throughout the Ontario region to learn more about the problems that aect these communities and most importantly do my part in provid-ing service to these communities

I am excited by this new career direction and look forward to the chal-lenges of the position I also look forward to meeting all of you either during a visit to a plant in your community or in the fall at our Annual Conference

If yoursquod like to add or remove an individual from our registered AWWAO members list then please contact me Irsquod also like to mention that we will be sending out AWWAO T-shirts to all operators If yoursquod like a shirt then please contact me all I require are names and sizes

Jonathan WhittakerAWWAO Administrative Assistant

3 The WATERDRUM

4 The WATERDRUM

Session 2 ndash Session 2 provided a two day course on Chemi-cal and Bacteriological tests in a Water Plant which was taught by Jason Henry then oered a one day course on Chlorine Analyzer Troubleshooting taught by George Lepi-das from Metcon

Session 3 ndash This session provided a three day course which covered the Expanded Fundamentals of Water Treatment which was taught by Laird Lee and Scott Craggs from OCWA

Session 4 ndash Session 4 provided a three day course which covered Basic Applied Math for Water amp Wastewater Plants which was taught by Noah Paul and Phil Tangie from the OFNTSC

There were a total of 86 registrants for the AWWAO confer-ence ranging from water and wastewater plant operators to public workers to band councillors to trainers and sta This year like previous years AWWAO sponsored one operator from each First Nation The sponsorship provided them with meals and accommodations for the week Travel was not included this year but operators were given a reduced conference fee rate to make up for the cost of travel

The Annual General Meeting for AWWAO was held on Monday August 24 2009 from 3-6 pm The attendance was denitely up from last year and a lot of areas were covered The meeting covered such topics as Overview of Recent Year Activities Review of Annual Report Review of the 14th

Annual General Assembly amp Training Conference Report AWWAO Constitution AWWAOOFNTSC Protocol Agree-ment Website Design and Material AWWAO Financial Report and Discussion of Future Activities of the AWWAO

The AWWAO Awards Banquet was held on Wednesday August 26 2009 All operators sponsored and non-sponsored were invited to come and enjoy a nice meal the awards ceremony and some live entertainment The night started with recognition of the Years of Service Award which honoured 10 very deserving individuals who have been working in the water and wastewater industry for 10 or more years Here is a list of the Recipients Ted Benson Claybourne Dockstader Wayne French Lorraine Bova John Lazore Dion Mitchell Larry Mitchell Tom Oakes Charles Cook and Clayton Barnes

The next order of business was the Meritorious Award which is given to the operator who excels in every aspect of the water industry Jeremy Potson from Seine River was this yearrsquos recipient and here are just some of the reasons why Jeremy was nominated In the past 14 months Jeremy has gone from having only an OIT in all four categories to having a Level 1 Water Treatment Wastewa-ter Treatment and Water Distribution and has passed his Level 2 Water Since Jeremy has taken over operating the water plant John Steele the EHO for Seine River has seen tremendous improvement in the water quality Jeremy has shown willingness to learn and has taken every opportu-nity to improve himself through training He also operates the wastewater distribution and wastewater collection systems with equal skill He is diligent and conscientious and a pleasure to work with

The evening was nished o with a live performance by Wes Morrisseau and the Sault Ste Marie Band Wes also played last year at the conference and again was a big hit with the crowd The Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario would like to thank our vice-chair and his band for a great evening of entertainment

Thursday was wrapped up with the AWWAO Operations Challenge To nd out more about the Operations Chal-lenge events and winners please read the Operations Chal-lenge article on Page 6 All in all the AWWAO conference was a huge success with nothing but positive feedback We would like to thank all Operators that participated and we will see you again next year

Colin French OFNTSC speaks on Communications issues at the 15th Annual General Assembly amp Training Conference

15TH ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY amp TRAINING CONFERENCE

5 The WATERDRUM

6 The WATERDRUM

O P E R A T I O N S C H A L L E N G EThe Operations Challenge took place on Thursday August 27 2009 in the Roberta Bondar Pavilion located just behind the Waterfront Inn It was the rst time in four years that the Operations Challenge has been at the conference and AWWAO is hoping to make it an annual event once again AWWAO had 4 teams comprised of 3 individuals in the competition Each group tackled 5 events that would test diering areas of the operatorrsquos expertise The com-petitors all withstood a Safety Maintenance Lab Collec-tion and Process situation where they were judged by a rules ocial and also by event completion time as they battled against the clock Despite the relatively small group of competitors the event was still a great success as everyone involved enjoyed themselves From the opera-tors battling it out to claim 1st place to the spectators having a laugh watching the operators sweat AWWAO hopes that the event will see more participants at the next Annual Conference The winners of the

Operations Challenge received a $100 Markrsquos Work Ware-house gift card Every competitor was given an AWWAO hard hat and a pair of work gloves We would like to thank all those who participated and hope to see a bigger crowd next year AWWAO would like to thank the volunteers from the Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) operations challenge committee for without them this event would not have been possible These individuals are Ian Smith Dave Spiller and Gary Burrows who put in countless hours to make sure this event ran smoothly We would also like to thank the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) who put together and ran the Lab and Process event There were also volunteers from the City of Toronto Tyson Ferriera and Chris MacDonald who helped with the setup and running of the Safety Event A thanks goes to John Rammler (city of Durham) for all of his input and direction Overall it was a terric event and the AWWAO has heard nothing but positive feedback from everyone

The Operations Challenge was a huge success thanks to the efforts of all involved Competition was fierce as each team tried their best to claim 1st place

N E W P L A N T K I N G F I S H E R L A K EIndian and Northern Aairs Canada provided Kingsher Lake First Nation with $83 million for a new water treat-ment plant which ocially opened Sept 9

ldquoCanada is proud to be a partner with Kingsher Lake First Nation in the construction of the communityrsquos new water treatment plantrdquo said Kenora MP Greg Rickford ldquoWith this investment Kingsher Lake will have access to clean water essential for health safety and quality of life of the community membersrdquo

ldquoIrsquom pleased with the new water treatment plantrdquo said Kingsher Lake Chief James Mamakwa ldquoThis expansion will ensure the availability of water now and for future generation as our community continues to grow and prosperrdquo

Kingsher Lake managed planning design construc-tion and commissioning of the new water treatment facility The new facility has excess capacity that will enable it to meet future water demands

Providing reliable drinking water to residents of First Nations communities is a priority for the Government of Canada Since 2006 the number of Ontario First Nations with high-risk water systems has been reduced by almost 50 per cent

by Chris KornackiWawatay News

W E B S I T E U P D A T E

7 The WATERDRUM

Website Forum

Access to information denes what the internet has to oer Harnessing the internet to support the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) was only a matter of time During the Annual General Assembly and Training Conference in Sault Ste Marie this past summer the re-designed AWWAO home page made its debut

Features of the re-designed website include daily news releases Board of Directors Listing and Board support documents copies of current and previous Waterdrum Issues membership registration event calendar and links to additional resources and information on and for water treatment operators

In addition to these features installed on the AWWAO home page a special section has also been created on the discussion forum for AWWAO members The discus-sion forum is a unique tool that can enhance the sharing of information amongst AWWAO members and First Nation technical professionals across Ontario and Canada The forum oers the user the ability to access information in a timely manner as well being updated as new information becomes available The forum also engages the user by allowing the user to add their com-ments and information The forum can be found at wwwofntscorgforum

While all forums are open to AWWAO members a special section has been created for AWWAO members to discuss water related issues technological advance-ments etc The three Forums created for AWWAO are Board of Directors Minutes Working Committee and Constitution

Registration is easy and simple Located in the top left hand corner of the Forum under lsquoRegisterrsquo Click on the link and follow the prompts By creating large networks of information it is the OFNTSCrsquos and AWWAOrsquos hope that this knowledge will enhance operator knowledge and will work towards the stated goal of self-reliance for First Nations

1 Call 1-866-727-24242 Give your Name3 Phone numbers - home and work4 Name of your community5 Brief Nature of the Emergency

wwwnorthernwaterworkscom

RED LAKE

Grassy Narrows

Eagle Lake

Lac Seul

Dryden

Sioux Narrows

Lac Des Mille LacsBig Island

Wabaseemoong

Kenora

Nortwest Angle No 33

Shoal Lake No 40

Thunder Bay

Sioux Lookout Timmins

Fort Frances

WATERWASTEWATER EMERGENCY

1-866-727-2424

Base of OperationsLegend

8 The WATERDRUM

The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) and the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) will be hosting the 3rd First Nations Water Symposium at the Hilton Hotel amp Suites in Niagara Falls Ontario on March 9-10 2010

The two-day special event co-sponsored by Health Canada and Indian and Northern Aairs Canada (INAC) is in planning stages and is a source for strategies new technology developments and dynamic discussion of the future of water and wastewater management for the First Nation communities

The symposium will introduce new technological devel-opments while encouraging discussions on the future of water amp wastewater management for First Nation com-munities in areas such as

Watershed Protection Protocols for Water amp Wastewater Impending Legislation Pandemic Planning Climate Change Impacts on Water Boil Water Advisory amp Removal Circuit Rider Training Program and much morehellip

The event will also provide a unique opportunity for First Nation political leaders along with administrators public health managers community health representa-tives technical managers and plant operators concerned with drinking water quality to meet network and discuss current drinking water issues

Special invitations have been sent to have enthusiastic speakers to present on the latest issues and technolo-gies related to drinking water quality and water amp waste-water issues

We cordially invite

Chiefs and Councillors Band Administrators Directors of Health Community Health Representatives Directors of Public Works Technical Directors Water Plant operators 3rd Party Managers

For more information check wwwofntscorg regularly to make sure you have the most current information

9 The WATERDRUM

T H E C E R T I F I C A T I O N Q U I Z

10 The WATERDRUM

1 The solids that can easily drop out of wastewater are a) Organic solids of human origin b) Solids that come from inltration c) Septic solids d) Grit and settleable solids

2 A lagoon which is aerobic near the surface but is anaerobic at lower levels is called a) A facultative lagoon b) An anaerobic lagoon c) A complex-mix aerated lagoon d) A primary disinfection lagoon

3 Centrifugal pumps transfer liquids by rotating a) Pistons b) Diaphragms c) Impellers d) Seals

4 Fire hydrant caps are commonly colour coded to a) Indicate water main pressure b) Conform to Municipal beautication policies c) Indicate the hydrant ow capacity d) To identify nozzle sizes

5 An air gap is used to a) Clean water mains b) Let air into manholes and chambers c) Prevent backow of non-potable water into a drinking water supply d) Test for oxygen deciency

6 What type of test kit can be used to measure chlorine residuals a) Chloride test kit b) pH test kit c) DPD test kit d) Phenolphthalein test kit

7 If a treated water reservoir measuring 24 metres long by 14 metres wide by 8 metres deep and is 35 full how many cubic metres of water is in the reservoir a) 941 cubic metres b) 941800 litres c) 17546 cubic metres d) 941 litres

8 The primary purpose of a pressure reducing valve between water system pressure zones is to a) Eliminate water hammer b) Reduce downstream pressure c) Control re ows d) Reduce pressure upstream

9 The minimum water pressure which should be present in the distribution system is a) 210 kPa b) 140 kPa c) 280 kPa d) 350 kPa

10 Trihalomethanes are created by a) Low lter backwash rates b) Ozonination c) Ultraviolet (UV) light d) The reaction between organic material and chlorine solutions

11 Dug wells are usually a) Shallow wells b) Deep wells c) Drilled wells d) Sand points

12 Why is it important to know the safe yield of a well a) It indicates how much water can safely be drawn from the well without depleting the aquifer b) It indicates the amount of water used before Ecoli enters the well c) It denes the depth of the well d) It is an indication of a good well seal

Answers 1 d 2 a 3 c 4 a 5 c 6 c 7 a 8 b 9 a 10 d 11 a 12 a

11 The WATERDRUM

Water and wastewater treatment systems canbe challenging Especially in smaller andrural communities

OCWA and First Nations professionals have a solid history of working together to

successfully meet those challenges

Today we are proud to count many First Nationscommunities and organizations as valued

partners in the delivery of clean water services

OCWArsquos Water and Wastewater Services for First Nations includesbull Operations and Maintenance Oversight

Services and Supportbull Maintenance Managementbull Technical Servicesbull Engineering Servicesbull Training

For First Nations water and wastewater operators OCWA also provides a FREE 24-7 Technical Support PhoneLine at 1-800-268-6060 for communities located in southerncentral and northern Ontario

up to Timmins

For more information on OCWArsquos water and wastewater services contact Danny Dunn Manager First Nations Servicesat 416-314-4306

Meeting the Challenges Together

wwwocwacom

Complete Solutions Clear Value Earning your trust through reliable and efficient water management services

T R A I N I N G B U L L E T I NCITY TEST DATE TEST SITE APPLICATION

DEADLINE

ChathamBlenheim Jan 11 2010 Municipality of Chatham Kent Park Avenue Business Centre Dec 11 2009

Dryden Dec 18 2009 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Nov 18 2009

Dryden Jan 22 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Dec 22 2009

Dryden Feb 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Jan 12 2010

Dryden Mar 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Feb 12 2010

Hamilton Dec 3 2009 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Nov 3 2009

Hamilton Mar 1 2010 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Feb 1 2010

Kingston Jan 21 2010 INVISTA Centre Dec 21 2009Kingston Mar 18 2010 INVISTA Centre Feb 18 2010London Feb 1 2010 Carling Heights Optimist

Community Centre Jan 4 2010North Bay Dec 10 2009 60 Commerce Crescent Nov 10 2009

Orillia Mar 8 2010 ODAS Park Feb 8 2010

OttawaKemptville Dec 8 2009 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Nov 9 2009

OttawaKemptville Feb 18 2010 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Jan 19 2010

Sault Ste Marie Mar 15 2010 443 Northern Avenue East Feb 16 2010Sudbury Feb 16 2010 410 Falconbridge Road Jan 18 2010

TimminsSouth Porcupine Jan 25 2010 HWY 101 E Dec 30 2009

GTA East Feb 8 2010 Tam Heather Curlingand Tennis Club Jan 8 2010

GTA West Dec 14 2009 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Nov 16 2009

GTA West Jan 18 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Dec 18 2009

GTA West Feb 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Jan 22 2010

GTA West Mar 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Feb 22 2010

Welland Feb 25 2010 Days Inn Welland Jan 25 2010White River Feb 11 2010 610 Elgin Street Jan 11 2010

Windsor Dec 1 2009 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Nov 2 2009

Windsor Mar 25 2010 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Feb 25 2010

OWWAOMWA Conference (Toronto) TBA

• WD-AUT09-pg1-Front-Cover
• WD-AUT09-pg2-Membership
• WD-AUT09-pg3-SSampJW
• WD-AUT09-pg4-AGMcontd
• WD-AUT09-pg5-ADclow
• WD-AUT09-pg6-opschallenge
• WD-AUT09-pg7-KingfisherampWebsite
• WD-AUT09-pg8-ADnorthernwaterworks
• WD-AUT09-pg9-WaterSymposium
• WD-AUT09-pg10-Quiz
• WD-AUT09-pg11-ADocwa
• WD-AUT09-pg12-TrainingBulletin

A W W A O C O O R D I N A T O R rsquo S M E S S A G EMy name is Steve Styres and please allow me to introduce myself as the Acting Coordinator for the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Associa-tion of Ontario I will be taking over the duties for Cindy Owl as she will be o on maternity leave we wish her the best I will be leaving my position as the AWWAO Administrative Assistant but I will be joined by Jonathan Whittaker who will be taking over that position I am excited by this new opportunity and look forward to working alongside Jona-than to help provide the highest quality services to all AWWAO clients and stakeholders

I realize this position is very demanding but with my drive to succeed I look forward to the challenges that lay ahead If we can be of service to you and your First Nation or if you have any questions or concerns regarding our services please do not hesitate to contact us at your earliest convenience at (416) 651-1443 I can be reached at extension 258 or via-email at sstyresofntscorg while Jonathan is available at extension 264 or jwhittakerofntscorg

Steve StyresAWWAO Coordinator

A W W A O A D M I N I S T R A T I V E A S S I S T A N TAaniin

My name is Jonathan Whittaker and I am the new AWWAO Administra-tive Assistant Irsquove been working with OFNTSC as a communications assistant for the past few summers and itrsquos been an absolute delight Irsquove had the opportunity to expose myself to First Nations communities throughout the Ontario region to learn more about the problems that aect these communities and most importantly do my part in provid-ing service to these communities

I am excited by this new career direction and look forward to the chal-lenges of the position I also look forward to meeting all of you either during a visit to a plant in your community or in the fall at our Annual Conference

If yoursquod like to add or remove an individual from our registered AWWAO members list then please contact me Irsquod also like to mention that we will be sending out AWWAO T-shirts to all operators If yoursquod like a shirt then please contact me all I require are names and sizes

Jonathan WhittakerAWWAO Administrative Assistant

3 The WATERDRUM

4 The WATERDRUM

Session 2 ndash Session 2 provided a two day course on Chemi-cal and Bacteriological tests in a Water Plant which was taught by Jason Henry then oered a one day course on Chlorine Analyzer Troubleshooting taught by George Lepi-das from Metcon

Session 3 ndash This session provided a three day course which covered the Expanded Fundamentals of Water Treatment which was taught by Laird Lee and Scott Craggs from OCWA

Session 4 ndash Session 4 provided a three day course which covered Basic Applied Math for Water amp Wastewater Plants which was taught by Noah Paul and Phil Tangie from the OFNTSC

There were a total of 86 registrants for the AWWAO confer-ence ranging from water and wastewater plant operators to public workers to band councillors to trainers and sta This year like previous years AWWAO sponsored one operator from each First Nation The sponsorship provided them with meals and accommodations for the week Travel was not included this year but operators were given a reduced conference fee rate to make up for the cost of travel

The Annual General Meeting for AWWAO was held on Monday August 24 2009 from 3-6 pm The attendance was denitely up from last year and a lot of areas were covered The meeting covered such topics as Overview of Recent Year Activities Review of Annual Report Review of the 14th

Annual General Assembly amp Training Conference Report AWWAO Constitution AWWAOOFNTSC Protocol Agree-ment Website Design and Material AWWAO Financial Report and Discussion of Future Activities of the AWWAO

The AWWAO Awards Banquet was held on Wednesday August 26 2009 All operators sponsored and non-sponsored were invited to come and enjoy a nice meal the awards ceremony and some live entertainment The night started with recognition of the Years of Service Award which honoured 10 very deserving individuals who have been working in the water and wastewater industry for 10 or more years Here is a list of the Recipients Ted Benson Claybourne Dockstader Wayne French Lorraine Bova John Lazore Dion Mitchell Larry Mitchell Tom Oakes Charles Cook and Clayton Barnes

The next order of business was the Meritorious Award which is given to the operator who excels in every aspect of the water industry Jeremy Potson from Seine River was this yearrsquos recipient and here are just some of the reasons why Jeremy was nominated In the past 14 months Jeremy has gone from having only an OIT in all four categories to having a Level 1 Water Treatment Wastewa-ter Treatment and Water Distribution and has passed his Level 2 Water Since Jeremy has taken over operating the water plant John Steele the EHO for Seine River has seen tremendous improvement in the water quality Jeremy has shown willingness to learn and has taken every opportu-nity to improve himself through training He also operates the wastewater distribution and wastewater collection systems with equal skill He is diligent and conscientious and a pleasure to work with

The evening was nished o with a live performance by Wes Morrisseau and the Sault Ste Marie Band Wes also played last year at the conference and again was a big hit with the crowd The Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario would like to thank our vice-chair and his band for a great evening of entertainment

Thursday was wrapped up with the AWWAO Operations Challenge To nd out more about the Operations Chal-lenge events and winners please read the Operations Chal-lenge article on Page 6 All in all the AWWAO conference was a huge success with nothing but positive feedback We would like to thank all Operators that participated and we will see you again next year

Colin French OFNTSC speaks on Communications issues at the 15th Annual General Assembly amp Training Conference

15TH ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY amp TRAINING CONFERENCE

5 The WATERDRUM

6 The WATERDRUM

O P E R A T I O N S C H A L L E N G EThe Operations Challenge took place on Thursday August 27 2009 in the Roberta Bondar Pavilion located just behind the Waterfront Inn It was the rst time in four years that the Operations Challenge has been at the conference and AWWAO is hoping to make it an annual event once again AWWAO had 4 teams comprised of 3 individuals in the competition Each group tackled 5 events that would test diering areas of the operatorrsquos expertise The com-petitors all withstood a Safety Maintenance Lab Collec-tion and Process situation where they were judged by a rules ocial and also by event completion time as they battled against the clock Despite the relatively small group of competitors the event was still a great success as everyone involved enjoyed themselves From the opera-tors battling it out to claim 1st place to the spectators having a laugh watching the operators sweat AWWAO hopes that the event will see more participants at the next Annual Conference The winners of the

Operations Challenge received a $100 Markrsquos Work Ware-house gift card Every competitor was given an AWWAO hard hat and a pair of work gloves We would like to thank all those who participated and hope to see a bigger crowd next year AWWAO would like to thank the volunteers from the Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) operations challenge committee for without them this event would not have been possible These individuals are Ian Smith Dave Spiller and Gary Burrows who put in countless hours to make sure this event ran smoothly We would also like to thank the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) who put together and ran the Lab and Process event There were also volunteers from the City of Toronto Tyson Ferriera and Chris MacDonald who helped with the setup and running of the Safety Event A thanks goes to John Rammler (city of Durham) for all of his input and direction Overall it was a terric event and the AWWAO has heard nothing but positive feedback from everyone

The Operations Challenge was a huge success thanks to the efforts of all involved Competition was fierce as each team tried their best to claim 1st place

N E W P L A N T K I N G F I S H E R L A K EIndian and Northern Aairs Canada provided Kingsher Lake First Nation with $83 million for a new water treat-ment plant which ocially opened Sept 9

ldquoCanada is proud to be a partner with Kingsher Lake First Nation in the construction of the communityrsquos new water treatment plantrdquo said Kenora MP Greg Rickford ldquoWith this investment Kingsher Lake will have access to clean water essential for health safety and quality of life of the community membersrdquo

ldquoIrsquom pleased with the new water treatment plantrdquo said Kingsher Lake Chief James Mamakwa ldquoThis expansion will ensure the availability of water now and for future generation as our community continues to grow and prosperrdquo

Kingsher Lake managed planning design construc-tion and commissioning of the new water treatment facility The new facility has excess capacity that will enable it to meet future water demands

Providing reliable drinking water to residents of First Nations communities is a priority for the Government of Canada Since 2006 the number of Ontario First Nations with high-risk water systems has been reduced by almost 50 per cent

by Chris KornackiWawatay News

W E B S I T E U P D A T E

7 The WATERDRUM

Website Forum

Access to information denes what the internet has to oer Harnessing the internet to support the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) was only a matter of time During the Annual General Assembly and Training Conference in Sault Ste Marie this past summer the re-designed AWWAO home page made its debut

Features of the re-designed website include daily news releases Board of Directors Listing and Board support documents copies of current and previous Waterdrum Issues membership registration event calendar and links to additional resources and information on and for water treatment operators

In addition to these features installed on the AWWAO home page a special section has also been created on the discussion forum for AWWAO members The discus-sion forum is a unique tool that can enhance the sharing of information amongst AWWAO members and First Nation technical professionals across Ontario and Canada The forum oers the user the ability to access information in a timely manner as well being updated as new information becomes available The forum also engages the user by allowing the user to add their com-ments and information The forum can be found at wwwofntscorgforum

While all forums are open to AWWAO members a special section has been created for AWWAO members to discuss water related issues technological advance-ments etc The three Forums created for AWWAO are Board of Directors Minutes Working Committee and Constitution

Registration is easy and simple Located in the top left hand corner of the Forum under lsquoRegisterrsquo Click on the link and follow the prompts By creating large networks of information it is the OFNTSCrsquos and AWWAOrsquos hope that this knowledge will enhance operator knowledge and will work towards the stated goal of self-reliance for First Nations

1 Call 1-866-727-24242 Give your Name3 Phone numbers - home and work4 Name of your community5 Brief Nature of the Emergency

wwwnorthernwaterworkscom

RED LAKE

Grassy Narrows

Eagle Lake

Lac Seul

Dryden

Sioux Narrows

Lac Des Mille LacsBig Island

Wabaseemoong

Kenora

Nortwest Angle No 33

Shoal Lake No 40

Thunder Bay

Sioux Lookout Timmins

Fort Frances

WATERWASTEWATER EMERGENCY

1-866-727-2424

Base of OperationsLegend

8 The WATERDRUM

The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) and the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) will be hosting the 3rd First Nations Water Symposium at the Hilton Hotel amp Suites in Niagara Falls Ontario on March 9-10 2010

The two-day special event co-sponsored by Health Canada and Indian and Northern Aairs Canada (INAC) is in planning stages and is a source for strategies new technology developments and dynamic discussion of the future of water and wastewater management for the First Nation communities

The symposium will introduce new technological devel-opments while encouraging discussions on the future of water amp wastewater management for First Nation com-munities in areas such as

Watershed Protection Protocols for Water amp Wastewater Impending Legislation Pandemic Planning Climate Change Impacts on Water Boil Water Advisory amp Removal Circuit Rider Training Program and much morehellip

The event will also provide a unique opportunity for First Nation political leaders along with administrators public health managers community health representa-tives technical managers and plant operators concerned with drinking water quality to meet network and discuss current drinking water issues

Special invitations have been sent to have enthusiastic speakers to present on the latest issues and technolo-gies related to drinking water quality and water amp waste-water issues

We cordially invite

Chiefs and Councillors Band Administrators Directors of Health Community Health Representatives Directors of Public Works Technical Directors Water Plant operators 3rd Party Managers

For more information check wwwofntscorg regularly to make sure you have the most current information

9 The WATERDRUM

T H E C E R T I F I C A T I O N Q U I Z

10 The WATERDRUM

1 The solids that can easily drop out of wastewater are a) Organic solids of human origin b) Solids that come from inltration c) Septic solids d) Grit and settleable solids

2 A lagoon which is aerobic near the surface but is anaerobic at lower levels is called a) A facultative lagoon b) An anaerobic lagoon c) A complex-mix aerated lagoon d) A primary disinfection lagoon

3 Centrifugal pumps transfer liquids by rotating a) Pistons b) Diaphragms c) Impellers d) Seals

4 Fire hydrant caps are commonly colour coded to a) Indicate water main pressure b) Conform to Municipal beautication policies c) Indicate the hydrant ow capacity d) To identify nozzle sizes

5 An air gap is used to a) Clean water mains b) Let air into manholes and chambers c) Prevent backow of non-potable water into a drinking water supply d) Test for oxygen deciency

6 What type of test kit can be used to measure chlorine residuals a) Chloride test kit b) pH test kit c) DPD test kit d) Phenolphthalein test kit

7 If a treated water reservoir measuring 24 metres long by 14 metres wide by 8 metres deep and is 35 full how many cubic metres of water is in the reservoir a) 941 cubic metres b) 941800 litres c) 17546 cubic metres d) 941 litres

8 The primary purpose of a pressure reducing valve between water system pressure zones is to a) Eliminate water hammer b) Reduce downstream pressure c) Control re ows d) Reduce pressure upstream

9 The minimum water pressure which should be present in the distribution system is a) 210 kPa b) 140 kPa c) 280 kPa d) 350 kPa

10 Trihalomethanes are created by a) Low lter backwash rates b) Ozonination c) Ultraviolet (UV) light d) The reaction between organic material and chlorine solutions

11 Dug wells are usually a) Shallow wells b) Deep wells c) Drilled wells d) Sand points

12 Why is it important to know the safe yield of a well a) It indicates how much water can safely be drawn from the well without depleting the aquifer b) It indicates the amount of water used before Ecoli enters the well c) It denes the depth of the well d) It is an indication of a good well seal

Answers 1 d 2 a 3 c 4 a 5 c 6 c 7 a 8 b 9 a 10 d 11 a 12 a

11 The WATERDRUM

Water and wastewater treatment systems canbe challenging Especially in smaller andrural communities

OCWA and First Nations professionals have a solid history of working together to

successfully meet those challenges

Today we are proud to count many First Nationscommunities and organizations as valued

partners in the delivery of clean water services

OCWArsquos Water and Wastewater Services for First Nations includesbull Operations and Maintenance Oversight

Services and Supportbull Maintenance Managementbull Technical Servicesbull Engineering Servicesbull Training

For First Nations water and wastewater operators OCWA also provides a FREE 24-7 Technical Support PhoneLine at 1-800-268-6060 for communities located in southerncentral and northern Ontario

up to Timmins

For more information on OCWArsquos water and wastewater services contact Danny Dunn Manager First Nations Servicesat 416-314-4306

Meeting the Challenges Together

wwwocwacom

Complete Solutions Clear Value Earning your trust through reliable and efficient water management services

T R A I N I N G B U L L E T I NCITY TEST DATE TEST SITE APPLICATION

DEADLINE

ChathamBlenheim Jan 11 2010 Municipality of Chatham Kent Park Avenue Business Centre Dec 11 2009

Dryden Dec 18 2009 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Nov 18 2009

Dryden Jan 22 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Dec 22 2009

Dryden Feb 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Jan 12 2010

Dryden Mar 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Feb 12 2010

Hamilton Dec 3 2009 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Nov 3 2009

Hamilton Mar 1 2010 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Feb 1 2010

Kingston Jan 21 2010 INVISTA Centre Dec 21 2009Kingston Mar 18 2010 INVISTA Centre Feb 18 2010London Feb 1 2010 Carling Heights Optimist

Community Centre Jan 4 2010North Bay Dec 10 2009 60 Commerce Crescent Nov 10 2009

Orillia Mar 8 2010 ODAS Park Feb 8 2010

OttawaKemptville Dec 8 2009 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Nov 9 2009

OttawaKemptville Feb 18 2010 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Jan 19 2010

Sault Ste Marie Mar 15 2010 443 Northern Avenue East Feb 16 2010Sudbury Feb 16 2010 410 Falconbridge Road Jan 18 2010

TimminsSouth Porcupine Jan 25 2010 HWY 101 E Dec 30 2009

GTA East Feb 8 2010 Tam Heather Curlingand Tennis Club Jan 8 2010

GTA West Dec 14 2009 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Nov 16 2009

GTA West Jan 18 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Dec 18 2009

GTA West Feb 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Jan 22 2010

GTA West Mar 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Feb 22 2010

Welland Feb 25 2010 Days Inn Welland Jan 25 2010White River Feb 11 2010 610 Elgin Street Jan 11 2010

Windsor Dec 1 2009 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Nov 2 2009

Windsor Mar 25 2010 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Feb 25 2010

OWWAOMWA Conference (Toronto) TBA

• WD-AUT09-pg1-Front-Cover
• WD-AUT09-pg2-Membership
• WD-AUT09-pg3-SSampJW
• WD-AUT09-pg4-AGMcontd
• WD-AUT09-pg5-ADclow
• WD-AUT09-pg6-opschallenge
• WD-AUT09-pg7-KingfisherampWebsite
• WD-AUT09-pg8-ADnorthernwaterworks
• WD-AUT09-pg9-WaterSymposium
• WD-AUT09-pg10-Quiz
• WD-AUT09-pg11-ADocwa
• WD-AUT09-pg12-TrainingBulletin

4 The WATERDRUM

Session 2 ndash Session 2 provided a two day course on Chemi-cal and Bacteriological tests in a Water Plant which was taught by Jason Henry then oered a one day course on Chlorine Analyzer Troubleshooting taught by George Lepi-das from Metcon

Session 3 ndash This session provided a three day course which covered the Expanded Fundamentals of Water Treatment which was taught by Laird Lee and Scott Craggs from OCWA

Session 4 ndash Session 4 provided a three day course which covered Basic Applied Math for Water amp Wastewater Plants which was taught by Noah Paul and Phil Tangie from the OFNTSC

There were a total of 86 registrants for the AWWAO confer-ence ranging from water and wastewater plant operators to public workers to band councillors to trainers and sta This year like previous years AWWAO sponsored one operator from each First Nation The sponsorship provided them with meals and accommodations for the week Travel was not included this year but operators were given a reduced conference fee rate to make up for the cost of travel

The Annual General Meeting for AWWAO was held on Monday August 24 2009 from 3-6 pm The attendance was denitely up from last year and a lot of areas were covered The meeting covered such topics as Overview of Recent Year Activities Review of Annual Report Review of the 14th

Annual General Assembly amp Training Conference Report AWWAO Constitution AWWAOOFNTSC Protocol Agree-ment Website Design and Material AWWAO Financial Report and Discussion of Future Activities of the AWWAO

The AWWAO Awards Banquet was held on Wednesday August 26 2009 All operators sponsored and non-sponsored were invited to come and enjoy a nice meal the awards ceremony and some live entertainment The night started with recognition of the Years of Service Award which honoured 10 very deserving individuals who have been working in the water and wastewater industry for 10 or more years Here is a list of the Recipients Ted Benson Claybourne Dockstader Wayne French Lorraine Bova John Lazore Dion Mitchell Larry Mitchell Tom Oakes Charles Cook and Clayton Barnes

The next order of business was the Meritorious Award which is given to the operator who excels in every aspect of the water industry Jeremy Potson from Seine River was this yearrsquos recipient and here are just some of the reasons why Jeremy was nominated In the past 14 months Jeremy has gone from having only an OIT in all four categories to having a Level 1 Water Treatment Wastewa-ter Treatment and Water Distribution and has passed his Level 2 Water Since Jeremy has taken over operating the water plant John Steele the EHO for Seine River has seen tremendous improvement in the water quality Jeremy has shown willingness to learn and has taken every opportu-nity to improve himself through training He also operates the wastewater distribution and wastewater collection systems with equal skill He is diligent and conscientious and a pleasure to work with

The evening was nished o with a live performance by Wes Morrisseau and the Sault Ste Marie Band Wes also played last year at the conference and again was a big hit with the crowd The Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario would like to thank our vice-chair and his band for a great evening of entertainment

Thursday was wrapped up with the AWWAO Operations Challenge To nd out more about the Operations Chal-lenge events and winners please read the Operations Chal-lenge article on Page 6 All in all the AWWAO conference was a huge success with nothing but positive feedback We would like to thank all Operators that participated and we will see you again next year

Colin French OFNTSC speaks on Communications issues at the 15th Annual General Assembly amp Training Conference

15TH ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY amp TRAINING CONFERENCE

5 The WATERDRUM

6 The WATERDRUM

O P E R A T I O N S C H A L L E N G EThe Operations Challenge took place on Thursday August 27 2009 in the Roberta Bondar Pavilion located just behind the Waterfront Inn It was the rst time in four years that the Operations Challenge has been at the conference and AWWAO is hoping to make it an annual event once again AWWAO had 4 teams comprised of 3 individuals in the competition Each group tackled 5 events that would test diering areas of the operatorrsquos expertise The com-petitors all withstood a Safety Maintenance Lab Collec-tion and Process situation where they were judged by a rules ocial and also by event completion time as they battled against the clock Despite the relatively small group of competitors the event was still a great success as everyone involved enjoyed themselves From the opera-tors battling it out to claim 1st place to the spectators having a laugh watching the operators sweat AWWAO hopes that the event will see more participants at the next Annual Conference The winners of the

Operations Challenge received a $100 Markrsquos Work Ware-house gift card Every competitor was given an AWWAO hard hat and a pair of work gloves We would like to thank all those who participated and hope to see a bigger crowd next year AWWAO would like to thank the volunteers from the Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) operations challenge committee for without them this event would not have been possible These individuals are Ian Smith Dave Spiller and Gary Burrows who put in countless hours to make sure this event ran smoothly We would also like to thank the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) who put together and ran the Lab and Process event There were also volunteers from the City of Toronto Tyson Ferriera and Chris MacDonald who helped with the setup and running of the Safety Event A thanks goes to John Rammler (city of Durham) for all of his input and direction Overall it was a terric event and the AWWAO has heard nothing but positive feedback from everyone

The Operations Challenge was a huge success thanks to the efforts of all involved Competition was fierce as each team tried their best to claim 1st place

N E W P L A N T K I N G F I S H E R L A K EIndian and Northern Aairs Canada provided Kingsher Lake First Nation with $83 million for a new water treat-ment plant which ocially opened Sept 9

ldquoCanada is proud to be a partner with Kingsher Lake First Nation in the construction of the communityrsquos new water treatment plantrdquo said Kenora MP Greg Rickford ldquoWith this investment Kingsher Lake will have access to clean water essential for health safety and quality of life of the community membersrdquo

ldquoIrsquom pleased with the new water treatment plantrdquo said Kingsher Lake Chief James Mamakwa ldquoThis expansion will ensure the availability of water now and for future generation as our community continues to grow and prosperrdquo

Kingsher Lake managed planning design construc-tion and commissioning of the new water treatment facility The new facility has excess capacity that will enable it to meet future water demands

Providing reliable drinking water to residents of First Nations communities is a priority for the Government of Canada Since 2006 the number of Ontario First Nations with high-risk water systems has been reduced by almost 50 per cent

by Chris KornackiWawatay News

W E B S I T E U P D A T E

7 The WATERDRUM

Website Forum

Access to information denes what the internet has to oer Harnessing the internet to support the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) was only a matter of time During the Annual General Assembly and Training Conference in Sault Ste Marie this past summer the re-designed AWWAO home page made its debut

Features of the re-designed website include daily news releases Board of Directors Listing and Board support documents copies of current and previous Waterdrum Issues membership registration event calendar and links to additional resources and information on and for water treatment operators

In addition to these features installed on the AWWAO home page a special section has also been created on the discussion forum for AWWAO members The discus-sion forum is a unique tool that can enhance the sharing of information amongst AWWAO members and First Nation technical professionals across Ontario and Canada The forum oers the user the ability to access information in a timely manner as well being updated as new information becomes available The forum also engages the user by allowing the user to add their com-ments and information The forum can be found at wwwofntscorgforum

While all forums are open to AWWAO members a special section has been created for AWWAO members to discuss water related issues technological advance-ments etc The three Forums created for AWWAO are Board of Directors Minutes Working Committee and Constitution

Registration is easy and simple Located in the top left hand corner of the Forum under lsquoRegisterrsquo Click on the link and follow the prompts By creating large networks of information it is the OFNTSCrsquos and AWWAOrsquos hope that this knowledge will enhance operator knowledge and will work towards the stated goal of self-reliance for First Nations

1 Call 1-866-727-24242 Give your Name3 Phone numbers - home and work4 Name of your community5 Brief Nature of the Emergency

wwwnorthernwaterworkscom

RED LAKE

Grassy Narrows

Eagle Lake

Lac Seul

Dryden

Sioux Narrows

Lac Des Mille LacsBig Island

Wabaseemoong

Kenora

Nortwest Angle No 33

Shoal Lake No 40

Thunder Bay

Sioux Lookout Timmins

Fort Frances

WATERWASTEWATER EMERGENCY

1-866-727-2424

Base of OperationsLegend

8 The WATERDRUM

The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) and the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) will be hosting the 3rd First Nations Water Symposium at the Hilton Hotel amp Suites in Niagara Falls Ontario on March 9-10 2010

The two-day special event co-sponsored by Health Canada and Indian and Northern Aairs Canada (INAC) is in planning stages and is a source for strategies new technology developments and dynamic discussion of the future of water and wastewater management for the First Nation communities

The symposium will introduce new technological devel-opments while encouraging discussions on the future of water amp wastewater management for First Nation com-munities in areas such as

Watershed Protection Protocols for Water amp Wastewater Impending Legislation Pandemic Planning Climate Change Impacts on Water Boil Water Advisory amp Removal Circuit Rider Training Program and much morehellip

The event will also provide a unique opportunity for First Nation political leaders along with administrators public health managers community health representa-tives technical managers and plant operators concerned with drinking water quality to meet network and discuss current drinking water issues

Special invitations have been sent to have enthusiastic speakers to present on the latest issues and technolo-gies related to drinking water quality and water amp waste-water issues

We cordially invite

Chiefs and Councillors Band Administrators Directors of Health Community Health Representatives Directors of Public Works Technical Directors Water Plant operators 3rd Party Managers

For more information check wwwofntscorg regularly to make sure you have the most current information

9 The WATERDRUM

T H E C E R T I F I C A T I O N Q U I Z

10 The WATERDRUM

1 The solids that can easily drop out of wastewater are a) Organic solids of human origin b) Solids that come from inltration c) Septic solids d) Grit and settleable solids

2 A lagoon which is aerobic near the surface but is anaerobic at lower levels is called a) A facultative lagoon b) An anaerobic lagoon c) A complex-mix aerated lagoon d) A primary disinfection lagoon

3 Centrifugal pumps transfer liquids by rotating a) Pistons b) Diaphragms c) Impellers d) Seals

4 Fire hydrant caps are commonly colour coded to a) Indicate water main pressure b) Conform to Municipal beautication policies c) Indicate the hydrant ow capacity d) To identify nozzle sizes

5 An air gap is used to a) Clean water mains b) Let air into manholes and chambers c) Prevent backow of non-potable water into a drinking water supply d) Test for oxygen deciency

6 What type of test kit can be used to measure chlorine residuals a) Chloride test kit b) pH test kit c) DPD test kit d) Phenolphthalein test kit

7 If a treated water reservoir measuring 24 metres long by 14 metres wide by 8 metres deep and is 35 full how many cubic metres of water is in the reservoir a) 941 cubic metres b) 941800 litres c) 17546 cubic metres d) 941 litres

8 The primary purpose of a pressure reducing valve between water system pressure zones is to a) Eliminate water hammer b) Reduce downstream pressure c) Control re ows d) Reduce pressure upstream

9 The minimum water pressure which should be present in the distribution system is a) 210 kPa b) 140 kPa c) 280 kPa d) 350 kPa

10 Trihalomethanes are created by a) Low lter backwash rates b) Ozonination c) Ultraviolet (UV) light d) The reaction between organic material and chlorine solutions

11 Dug wells are usually a) Shallow wells b) Deep wells c) Drilled wells d) Sand points

12 Why is it important to know the safe yield of a well a) It indicates how much water can safely be drawn from the well without depleting the aquifer b) It indicates the amount of water used before Ecoli enters the well c) It denes the depth of the well d) It is an indication of a good well seal

Answers 1 d 2 a 3 c 4 a 5 c 6 c 7 a 8 b 9 a 10 d 11 a 12 a

11 The WATERDRUM

Water and wastewater treatment systems canbe challenging Especially in smaller andrural communities

OCWA and First Nations professionals have a solid history of working together to

successfully meet those challenges

Today we are proud to count many First Nationscommunities and organizations as valued

partners in the delivery of clean water services

OCWArsquos Water and Wastewater Services for First Nations includesbull Operations and Maintenance Oversight

Services and Supportbull Maintenance Managementbull Technical Servicesbull Engineering Servicesbull Training

For First Nations water and wastewater operators OCWA also provides a FREE 24-7 Technical Support PhoneLine at 1-800-268-6060 for communities located in southerncentral and northern Ontario

up to Timmins

For more information on OCWArsquos water and wastewater services contact Danny Dunn Manager First Nations Servicesat 416-314-4306

Meeting the Challenges Together

wwwocwacom

Complete Solutions Clear Value Earning your trust through reliable and efficient water management services

T R A I N I N G B U L L E T I NCITY TEST DATE TEST SITE APPLICATION

DEADLINE

ChathamBlenheim Jan 11 2010 Municipality of Chatham Kent Park Avenue Business Centre Dec 11 2009

Dryden Dec 18 2009 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Nov 18 2009

Dryden Jan 22 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Dec 22 2009

Dryden Feb 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Jan 12 2010

Dryden Mar 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Feb 12 2010

Hamilton Dec 3 2009 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Nov 3 2009

Hamilton Mar 1 2010 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Feb 1 2010

Kingston Jan 21 2010 INVISTA Centre Dec 21 2009Kingston Mar 18 2010 INVISTA Centre Feb 18 2010London Feb 1 2010 Carling Heights Optimist

Community Centre Jan 4 2010North Bay Dec 10 2009 60 Commerce Crescent Nov 10 2009

Orillia Mar 8 2010 ODAS Park Feb 8 2010

OttawaKemptville Dec 8 2009 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Nov 9 2009

OttawaKemptville Feb 18 2010 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Jan 19 2010

Sault Ste Marie Mar 15 2010 443 Northern Avenue East Feb 16 2010Sudbury Feb 16 2010 410 Falconbridge Road Jan 18 2010

TimminsSouth Porcupine Jan 25 2010 HWY 101 E Dec 30 2009

GTA East Feb 8 2010 Tam Heather Curlingand Tennis Club Jan 8 2010

GTA West Dec 14 2009 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Nov 16 2009

GTA West Jan 18 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Dec 18 2009

GTA West Feb 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Jan 22 2010

GTA West Mar 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Feb 22 2010

Welland Feb 25 2010 Days Inn Welland Jan 25 2010White River Feb 11 2010 610 Elgin Street Jan 11 2010

Windsor Dec 1 2009 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Nov 2 2009

Windsor Mar 25 2010 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Feb 25 2010

OWWAOMWA Conference (Toronto) TBA

• WD-AUT09-pg1-Front-Cover
• WD-AUT09-pg2-Membership
• WD-AUT09-pg3-SSampJW
• WD-AUT09-pg4-AGMcontd
• WD-AUT09-pg5-ADclow
• WD-AUT09-pg6-opschallenge
• WD-AUT09-pg7-KingfisherampWebsite
• WD-AUT09-pg8-ADnorthernwaterworks
• WD-AUT09-pg9-WaterSymposium
• WD-AUT09-pg10-Quiz
• WD-AUT09-pg11-ADocwa
• WD-AUT09-pg12-TrainingBulletin

5 The WATERDRUM

6 The WATERDRUM

O P E R A T I O N S C H A L L E N G EThe Operations Challenge took place on Thursday August 27 2009 in the Roberta Bondar Pavilion located just behind the Waterfront Inn It was the rst time in four years that the Operations Challenge has been at the conference and AWWAO is hoping to make it an annual event once again AWWAO had 4 teams comprised of 3 individuals in the competition Each group tackled 5 events that would test diering areas of the operatorrsquos expertise The com-petitors all withstood a Safety Maintenance Lab Collec-tion and Process situation where they were judged by a rules ocial and also by event completion time as they battled against the clock Despite the relatively small group of competitors the event was still a great success as everyone involved enjoyed themselves From the opera-tors battling it out to claim 1st place to the spectators having a laugh watching the operators sweat AWWAO hopes that the event will see more participants at the next Annual Conference The winners of the

Operations Challenge received a $100 Markrsquos Work Ware-house gift card Every competitor was given an AWWAO hard hat and a pair of work gloves We would like to thank all those who participated and hope to see a bigger crowd next year AWWAO would like to thank the volunteers from the Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) operations challenge committee for without them this event would not have been possible These individuals are Ian Smith Dave Spiller and Gary Burrows who put in countless hours to make sure this event ran smoothly We would also like to thank the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) who put together and ran the Lab and Process event There were also volunteers from the City of Toronto Tyson Ferriera and Chris MacDonald who helped with the setup and running of the Safety Event A thanks goes to John Rammler (city of Durham) for all of his input and direction Overall it was a terric event and the AWWAO has heard nothing but positive feedback from everyone

The Operations Challenge was a huge success thanks to the efforts of all involved Competition was fierce as each team tried their best to claim 1st place

N E W P L A N T K I N G F I S H E R L A K EIndian and Northern Aairs Canada provided Kingsher Lake First Nation with $83 million for a new water treat-ment plant which ocially opened Sept 9

ldquoCanada is proud to be a partner with Kingsher Lake First Nation in the construction of the communityrsquos new water treatment plantrdquo said Kenora MP Greg Rickford ldquoWith this investment Kingsher Lake will have access to clean water essential for health safety and quality of life of the community membersrdquo

ldquoIrsquom pleased with the new water treatment plantrdquo said Kingsher Lake Chief James Mamakwa ldquoThis expansion will ensure the availability of water now and for future generation as our community continues to grow and prosperrdquo

Kingsher Lake managed planning design construc-tion and commissioning of the new water treatment facility The new facility has excess capacity that will enable it to meet future water demands

Providing reliable drinking water to residents of First Nations communities is a priority for the Government of Canada Since 2006 the number of Ontario First Nations with high-risk water systems has been reduced by almost 50 per cent

by Chris KornackiWawatay News

W E B S I T E U P D A T E

7 The WATERDRUM

Website Forum

Access to information denes what the internet has to oer Harnessing the internet to support the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) was only a matter of time During the Annual General Assembly and Training Conference in Sault Ste Marie this past summer the re-designed AWWAO home page made its debut

Features of the re-designed website include daily news releases Board of Directors Listing and Board support documents copies of current and previous Waterdrum Issues membership registration event calendar and links to additional resources and information on and for water treatment operators

In addition to these features installed on the AWWAO home page a special section has also been created on the discussion forum for AWWAO members The discus-sion forum is a unique tool that can enhance the sharing of information amongst AWWAO members and First Nation technical professionals across Ontario and Canada The forum oers the user the ability to access information in a timely manner as well being updated as new information becomes available The forum also engages the user by allowing the user to add their com-ments and information The forum can be found at wwwofntscorgforum

While all forums are open to AWWAO members a special section has been created for AWWAO members to discuss water related issues technological advance-ments etc The three Forums created for AWWAO are Board of Directors Minutes Working Committee and Constitution

Registration is easy and simple Located in the top left hand corner of the Forum under lsquoRegisterrsquo Click on the link and follow the prompts By creating large networks of information it is the OFNTSCrsquos and AWWAOrsquos hope that this knowledge will enhance operator knowledge and will work towards the stated goal of self-reliance for First Nations

1 Call 1-866-727-24242 Give your Name3 Phone numbers - home and work4 Name of your community5 Brief Nature of the Emergency

wwwnorthernwaterworkscom

RED LAKE

Grassy Narrows

Eagle Lake

Lac Seul

Dryden

Sioux Narrows

Lac Des Mille LacsBig Island

Wabaseemoong

Kenora

Nortwest Angle No 33

Shoal Lake No 40

Thunder Bay

Sioux Lookout Timmins

Fort Frances

WATERWASTEWATER EMERGENCY

1-866-727-2424

Base of OperationsLegend

8 The WATERDRUM

The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) and the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) will be hosting the 3rd First Nations Water Symposium at the Hilton Hotel amp Suites in Niagara Falls Ontario on March 9-10 2010

The two-day special event co-sponsored by Health Canada and Indian and Northern Aairs Canada (INAC) is in planning stages and is a source for strategies new technology developments and dynamic discussion of the future of water and wastewater management for the First Nation communities

The symposium will introduce new technological devel-opments while encouraging discussions on the future of water amp wastewater management for First Nation com-munities in areas such as

Watershed Protection Protocols for Water amp Wastewater Impending Legislation Pandemic Planning Climate Change Impacts on Water Boil Water Advisory amp Removal Circuit Rider Training Program and much morehellip

The event will also provide a unique opportunity for First Nation political leaders along with administrators public health managers community health representa-tives technical managers and plant operators concerned with drinking water quality to meet network and discuss current drinking water issues

Special invitations have been sent to have enthusiastic speakers to present on the latest issues and technolo-gies related to drinking water quality and water amp waste-water issues

We cordially invite

Chiefs and Councillors Band Administrators Directors of Health Community Health Representatives Directors of Public Works Technical Directors Water Plant operators 3rd Party Managers

For more information check wwwofntscorg regularly to make sure you have the most current information

9 The WATERDRUM

T H E C E R T I F I C A T I O N Q U I Z

10 The WATERDRUM

1 The solids that can easily drop out of wastewater are a) Organic solids of human origin b) Solids that come from inltration c) Septic solids d) Grit and settleable solids

2 A lagoon which is aerobic near the surface but is anaerobic at lower levels is called a) A facultative lagoon b) An anaerobic lagoon c) A complex-mix aerated lagoon d) A primary disinfection lagoon

3 Centrifugal pumps transfer liquids by rotating a) Pistons b) Diaphragms c) Impellers d) Seals

4 Fire hydrant caps are commonly colour coded to a) Indicate water main pressure b) Conform to Municipal beautication policies c) Indicate the hydrant ow capacity d) To identify nozzle sizes

5 An air gap is used to a) Clean water mains b) Let air into manholes and chambers c) Prevent backow of non-potable water into a drinking water supply d) Test for oxygen deciency

6 What type of test kit can be used to measure chlorine residuals a) Chloride test kit b) pH test kit c) DPD test kit d) Phenolphthalein test kit

7 If a treated water reservoir measuring 24 metres long by 14 metres wide by 8 metres deep and is 35 full how many cubic metres of water is in the reservoir a) 941 cubic metres b) 941800 litres c) 17546 cubic metres d) 941 litres

8 The primary purpose of a pressure reducing valve between water system pressure zones is to a) Eliminate water hammer b) Reduce downstream pressure c) Control re ows d) Reduce pressure upstream

9 The minimum water pressure which should be present in the distribution system is a) 210 kPa b) 140 kPa c) 280 kPa d) 350 kPa

10 Trihalomethanes are created by a) Low lter backwash rates b) Ozonination c) Ultraviolet (UV) light d) The reaction between organic material and chlorine solutions

11 Dug wells are usually a) Shallow wells b) Deep wells c) Drilled wells d) Sand points

12 Why is it important to know the safe yield of a well a) It indicates how much water can safely be drawn from the well without depleting the aquifer b) It indicates the amount of water used before Ecoli enters the well c) It denes the depth of the well d) It is an indication of a good well seal

Answers 1 d 2 a 3 c 4 a 5 c 6 c 7 a 8 b 9 a 10 d 11 a 12 a

11 The WATERDRUM

Water and wastewater treatment systems canbe challenging Especially in smaller andrural communities

OCWA and First Nations professionals have a solid history of working together to

successfully meet those challenges

Today we are proud to count many First Nationscommunities and organizations as valued

partners in the delivery of clean water services

OCWArsquos Water and Wastewater Services for First Nations includesbull Operations and Maintenance Oversight

Services and Supportbull Maintenance Managementbull Technical Servicesbull Engineering Servicesbull Training

For First Nations water and wastewater operators OCWA also provides a FREE 24-7 Technical Support PhoneLine at 1-800-268-6060 for communities located in southerncentral and northern Ontario

up to Timmins

For more information on OCWArsquos water and wastewater services contact Danny Dunn Manager First Nations Servicesat 416-314-4306

Meeting the Challenges Together

wwwocwacom

Complete Solutions Clear Value Earning your trust through reliable and efficient water management services

T R A I N I N G B U L L E T I NCITY TEST DATE TEST SITE APPLICATION

DEADLINE

ChathamBlenheim Jan 11 2010 Municipality of Chatham Kent Park Avenue Business Centre Dec 11 2009

Dryden Dec 18 2009 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Nov 18 2009

Dryden Jan 22 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Dec 22 2009

Dryden Feb 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Jan 12 2010

Dryden Mar 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Feb 12 2010

Hamilton Dec 3 2009 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Nov 3 2009

Hamilton Mar 1 2010 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Feb 1 2010

Kingston Jan 21 2010 INVISTA Centre Dec 21 2009Kingston Mar 18 2010 INVISTA Centre Feb 18 2010London Feb 1 2010 Carling Heights Optimist

Community Centre Jan 4 2010North Bay Dec 10 2009 60 Commerce Crescent Nov 10 2009

Orillia Mar 8 2010 ODAS Park Feb 8 2010

OttawaKemptville Dec 8 2009 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Nov 9 2009

OttawaKemptville Feb 18 2010 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Jan 19 2010

Sault Ste Marie Mar 15 2010 443 Northern Avenue East Feb 16 2010Sudbury Feb 16 2010 410 Falconbridge Road Jan 18 2010

TimminsSouth Porcupine Jan 25 2010 HWY 101 E Dec 30 2009

GTA East Feb 8 2010 Tam Heather Curlingand Tennis Club Jan 8 2010

GTA West Dec 14 2009 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Nov 16 2009

GTA West Jan 18 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Dec 18 2009

GTA West Feb 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Jan 22 2010

GTA West Mar 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Feb 22 2010

Welland Feb 25 2010 Days Inn Welland Jan 25 2010White River Feb 11 2010 610 Elgin Street Jan 11 2010

Windsor Dec 1 2009 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Nov 2 2009

Windsor Mar 25 2010 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Feb 25 2010

OWWAOMWA Conference (Toronto) TBA

• WD-AUT09-pg1-Front-Cover
• WD-AUT09-pg2-Membership
• WD-AUT09-pg3-SSampJW
• WD-AUT09-pg4-AGMcontd
• WD-AUT09-pg5-ADclow
• WD-AUT09-pg6-opschallenge
• WD-AUT09-pg7-KingfisherampWebsite
• WD-AUT09-pg8-ADnorthernwaterworks
• WD-AUT09-pg9-WaterSymposium
• WD-AUT09-pg10-Quiz
• WD-AUT09-pg11-ADocwa
• WD-AUT09-pg12-TrainingBulletin

6 The WATERDRUM

O P E R A T I O N S C H A L L E N G EThe Operations Challenge took place on Thursday August 27 2009 in the Roberta Bondar Pavilion located just behind the Waterfront Inn It was the rst time in four years that the Operations Challenge has been at the conference and AWWAO is hoping to make it an annual event once again AWWAO had 4 teams comprised of 3 individuals in the competition Each group tackled 5 events that would test diering areas of the operatorrsquos expertise The com-petitors all withstood a Safety Maintenance Lab Collec-tion and Process situation where they were judged by a rules ocial and also by event completion time as they battled against the clock Despite the relatively small group of competitors the event was still a great success as everyone involved enjoyed themselves From the opera-tors battling it out to claim 1st place to the spectators having a laugh watching the operators sweat AWWAO hopes that the event will see more participants at the next Annual Conference The winners of the

Operations Challenge received a $100 Markrsquos Work Ware-house gift card Every competitor was given an AWWAO hard hat and a pair of work gloves We would like to thank all those who participated and hope to see a bigger crowd next year AWWAO would like to thank the volunteers from the Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) operations challenge committee for without them this event would not have been possible These individuals are Ian Smith Dave Spiller and Gary Burrows who put in countless hours to make sure this event ran smoothly We would also like to thank the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) who put together and ran the Lab and Process event There were also volunteers from the City of Toronto Tyson Ferriera and Chris MacDonald who helped with the setup and running of the Safety Event A thanks goes to John Rammler (city of Durham) for all of his input and direction Overall it was a terric event and the AWWAO has heard nothing but positive feedback from everyone

The Operations Challenge was a huge success thanks to the efforts of all involved Competition was fierce as each team tried their best to claim 1st place

N E W P L A N T K I N G F I S H E R L A K EIndian and Northern Aairs Canada provided Kingsher Lake First Nation with $83 million for a new water treat-ment plant which ocially opened Sept 9

ldquoCanada is proud to be a partner with Kingsher Lake First Nation in the construction of the communityrsquos new water treatment plantrdquo said Kenora MP Greg Rickford ldquoWith this investment Kingsher Lake will have access to clean water essential for health safety and quality of life of the community membersrdquo

ldquoIrsquom pleased with the new water treatment plantrdquo said Kingsher Lake Chief James Mamakwa ldquoThis expansion will ensure the availability of water now and for future generation as our community continues to grow and prosperrdquo

Kingsher Lake managed planning design construc-tion and commissioning of the new water treatment facility The new facility has excess capacity that will enable it to meet future water demands

Providing reliable drinking water to residents of First Nations communities is a priority for the Government of Canada Since 2006 the number of Ontario First Nations with high-risk water systems has been reduced by almost 50 per cent

by Chris KornackiWawatay News

W E B S I T E U P D A T E

7 The WATERDRUM

Website Forum

Access to information denes what the internet has to oer Harnessing the internet to support the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) was only a matter of time During the Annual General Assembly and Training Conference in Sault Ste Marie this past summer the re-designed AWWAO home page made its debut

Features of the re-designed website include daily news releases Board of Directors Listing and Board support documents copies of current and previous Waterdrum Issues membership registration event calendar and links to additional resources and information on and for water treatment operators

In addition to these features installed on the AWWAO home page a special section has also been created on the discussion forum for AWWAO members The discus-sion forum is a unique tool that can enhance the sharing of information amongst AWWAO members and First Nation technical professionals across Ontario and Canada The forum oers the user the ability to access information in a timely manner as well being updated as new information becomes available The forum also engages the user by allowing the user to add their com-ments and information The forum can be found at wwwofntscorgforum

While all forums are open to AWWAO members a special section has been created for AWWAO members to discuss water related issues technological advance-ments etc The three Forums created for AWWAO are Board of Directors Minutes Working Committee and Constitution

Registration is easy and simple Located in the top left hand corner of the Forum under lsquoRegisterrsquo Click on the link and follow the prompts By creating large networks of information it is the OFNTSCrsquos and AWWAOrsquos hope that this knowledge will enhance operator knowledge and will work towards the stated goal of self-reliance for First Nations

1 Call 1-866-727-24242 Give your Name3 Phone numbers - home and work4 Name of your community5 Brief Nature of the Emergency

wwwnorthernwaterworkscom

RED LAKE

Grassy Narrows

Eagle Lake

Lac Seul

Dryden

Sioux Narrows

Lac Des Mille LacsBig Island

Wabaseemoong

Kenora

Nortwest Angle No 33

Shoal Lake No 40

Thunder Bay

Sioux Lookout Timmins

Fort Frances

WATERWASTEWATER EMERGENCY

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Base of OperationsLegend

8 The WATERDRUM

The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) and the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) will be hosting the 3rd First Nations Water Symposium at the Hilton Hotel amp Suites in Niagara Falls Ontario on March 9-10 2010

The two-day special event co-sponsored by Health Canada and Indian and Northern Aairs Canada (INAC) is in planning stages and is a source for strategies new technology developments and dynamic discussion of the future of water and wastewater management for the First Nation communities

The symposium will introduce new technological devel-opments while encouraging discussions on the future of water amp wastewater management for First Nation com-munities in areas such as

Watershed Protection Protocols for Water amp Wastewater Impending Legislation Pandemic Planning Climate Change Impacts on Water Boil Water Advisory amp Removal Circuit Rider Training Program and much morehellip

The event will also provide a unique opportunity for First Nation political leaders along with administrators public health managers community health representa-tives technical managers and plant operators concerned with drinking water quality to meet network and discuss current drinking water issues

Special invitations have been sent to have enthusiastic speakers to present on the latest issues and technolo-gies related to drinking water quality and water amp waste-water issues

We cordially invite

Chiefs and Councillors Band Administrators Directors of Health Community Health Representatives Directors of Public Works Technical Directors Water Plant operators 3rd Party Managers

For more information check wwwofntscorg regularly to make sure you have the most current information

9 The WATERDRUM

T H E C E R T I F I C A T I O N Q U I Z

10 The WATERDRUM

1 The solids that can easily drop out of wastewater are a) Organic solids of human origin b) Solids that come from inltration c) Septic solids d) Grit and settleable solids

2 A lagoon which is aerobic near the surface but is anaerobic at lower levels is called a) A facultative lagoon b) An anaerobic lagoon c) A complex-mix aerated lagoon d) A primary disinfection lagoon

3 Centrifugal pumps transfer liquids by rotating a) Pistons b) Diaphragms c) Impellers d) Seals

4 Fire hydrant caps are commonly colour coded to a) Indicate water main pressure b) Conform to Municipal beautication policies c) Indicate the hydrant ow capacity d) To identify nozzle sizes

5 An air gap is used to a) Clean water mains b) Let air into manholes and chambers c) Prevent backow of non-potable water into a drinking water supply d) Test for oxygen deciency

6 What type of test kit can be used to measure chlorine residuals a) Chloride test kit b) pH test kit c) DPD test kit d) Phenolphthalein test kit

7 If a treated water reservoir measuring 24 metres long by 14 metres wide by 8 metres deep and is 35 full how many cubic metres of water is in the reservoir a) 941 cubic metres b) 941800 litres c) 17546 cubic metres d) 941 litres

8 The primary purpose of a pressure reducing valve between water system pressure zones is to a) Eliminate water hammer b) Reduce downstream pressure c) Control re ows d) Reduce pressure upstream

9 The minimum water pressure which should be present in the distribution system is a) 210 kPa b) 140 kPa c) 280 kPa d) 350 kPa

10 Trihalomethanes are created by a) Low lter backwash rates b) Ozonination c) Ultraviolet (UV) light d) The reaction between organic material and chlorine solutions

11 Dug wells are usually a) Shallow wells b) Deep wells c) Drilled wells d) Sand points

12 Why is it important to know the safe yield of a well a) It indicates how much water can safely be drawn from the well without depleting the aquifer b) It indicates the amount of water used before Ecoli enters the well c) It denes the depth of the well d) It is an indication of a good well seal

Answers 1 d 2 a 3 c 4 a 5 c 6 c 7 a 8 b 9 a 10 d 11 a 12 a

11 The WATERDRUM

Water and wastewater treatment systems canbe challenging Especially in smaller andrural communities

OCWA and First Nations professionals have a solid history of working together to

successfully meet those challenges

Today we are proud to count many First Nationscommunities and organizations as valued

partners in the delivery of clean water services

OCWArsquos Water and Wastewater Services for First Nations includesbull Operations and Maintenance Oversight

Services and Supportbull Maintenance Managementbull Technical Servicesbull Engineering Servicesbull Training

For First Nations water and wastewater operators OCWA also provides a FREE 24-7 Technical Support PhoneLine at 1-800-268-6060 for communities located in southerncentral and northern Ontario

up to Timmins

For more information on OCWArsquos water and wastewater services contact Danny Dunn Manager First Nations Servicesat 416-314-4306

Meeting the Challenges Together

wwwocwacom

Complete Solutions Clear Value Earning your trust through reliable and efficient water management services

T R A I N I N G B U L L E T I NCITY TEST DATE TEST SITE APPLICATION

DEADLINE

ChathamBlenheim Jan 11 2010 Municipality of Chatham Kent Park Avenue Business Centre Dec 11 2009

Dryden Dec 18 2009 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Nov 18 2009

Dryden Jan 22 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Dec 22 2009

Dryden Feb 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Jan 12 2010

Dryden Mar 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Feb 12 2010

Hamilton Dec 3 2009 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Nov 3 2009

Hamilton Mar 1 2010 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Feb 1 2010

Kingston Jan 21 2010 INVISTA Centre Dec 21 2009Kingston Mar 18 2010 INVISTA Centre Feb 18 2010London Feb 1 2010 Carling Heights Optimist

Community Centre Jan 4 2010North Bay Dec 10 2009 60 Commerce Crescent Nov 10 2009

Orillia Mar 8 2010 ODAS Park Feb 8 2010

OttawaKemptville Dec 8 2009 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Nov 9 2009

OttawaKemptville Feb 18 2010 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Jan 19 2010

Sault Ste Marie Mar 15 2010 443 Northern Avenue East Feb 16 2010Sudbury Feb 16 2010 410 Falconbridge Road Jan 18 2010

TimminsSouth Porcupine Jan 25 2010 HWY 101 E Dec 30 2009

GTA East Feb 8 2010 Tam Heather Curlingand Tennis Club Jan 8 2010

GTA West Dec 14 2009 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Nov 16 2009

GTA West Jan 18 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Dec 18 2009

GTA West Feb 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Jan 22 2010

GTA West Mar 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Feb 22 2010

Welland Feb 25 2010 Days Inn Welland Jan 25 2010White River Feb 11 2010 610 Elgin Street Jan 11 2010

Windsor Dec 1 2009 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Nov 2 2009

Windsor Mar 25 2010 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Feb 25 2010

OWWAOMWA Conference (Toronto) TBA

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N E W P L A N T K I N G F I S H E R L A K EIndian and Northern Aairs Canada provided Kingsher Lake First Nation with $83 million for a new water treat-ment plant which ocially opened Sept 9

ldquoCanada is proud to be a partner with Kingsher Lake First Nation in the construction of the communityrsquos new water treatment plantrdquo said Kenora MP Greg Rickford ldquoWith this investment Kingsher Lake will have access to clean water essential for health safety and quality of life of the community membersrdquo

ldquoIrsquom pleased with the new water treatment plantrdquo said Kingsher Lake Chief James Mamakwa ldquoThis expansion will ensure the availability of water now and for future generation as our community continues to grow and prosperrdquo

Kingsher Lake managed planning design construc-tion and commissioning of the new water treatment facility The new facility has excess capacity that will enable it to meet future water demands

Providing reliable drinking water to residents of First Nations communities is a priority for the Government of Canada Since 2006 the number of Ontario First Nations with high-risk water systems has been reduced by almost 50 per cent

by Chris KornackiWawatay News

W E B S I T E U P D A T E

7 The WATERDRUM

Website Forum

Access to information denes what the internet has to oer Harnessing the internet to support the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) was only a matter of time During the Annual General Assembly and Training Conference in Sault Ste Marie this past summer the re-designed AWWAO home page made its debut

Features of the re-designed website include daily news releases Board of Directors Listing and Board support documents copies of current and previous Waterdrum Issues membership registration event calendar and links to additional resources and information on and for water treatment operators

In addition to these features installed on the AWWAO home page a special section has also been created on the discussion forum for AWWAO members The discus-sion forum is a unique tool that can enhance the sharing of information amongst AWWAO members and First Nation technical professionals across Ontario and Canada The forum oers the user the ability to access information in a timely manner as well being updated as new information becomes available The forum also engages the user by allowing the user to add their com-ments and information The forum can be found at wwwofntscorgforum

While all forums are open to AWWAO members a special section has been created for AWWAO members to discuss water related issues technological advance-ments etc The three Forums created for AWWAO are Board of Directors Minutes Working Committee and Constitution

Registration is easy and simple Located in the top left hand corner of the Forum under lsquoRegisterrsquo Click on the link and follow the prompts By creating large networks of information it is the OFNTSCrsquos and AWWAOrsquos hope that this knowledge will enhance operator knowledge and will work towards the stated goal of self-reliance for First Nations

1 Call 1-866-727-24242 Give your Name3 Phone numbers - home and work4 Name of your community5 Brief Nature of the Emergency

wwwnorthernwaterworkscom

RED LAKE

Grassy Narrows

Eagle Lake

Lac Seul

Dryden

Sioux Narrows

Lac Des Mille LacsBig Island

Wabaseemoong

Kenora

Nortwest Angle No 33

Shoal Lake No 40

Thunder Bay

Sioux Lookout Timmins

Fort Frances

WATERWASTEWATER EMERGENCY

1-866-727-2424

Base of OperationsLegend

8 The WATERDRUM

The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) and the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) will be hosting the 3rd First Nations Water Symposium at the Hilton Hotel amp Suites in Niagara Falls Ontario on March 9-10 2010

The two-day special event co-sponsored by Health Canada and Indian and Northern Aairs Canada (INAC) is in planning stages and is a source for strategies new technology developments and dynamic discussion of the future of water and wastewater management for the First Nation communities

The symposium will introduce new technological devel-opments while encouraging discussions on the future of water amp wastewater management for First Nation com-munities in areas such as

Watershed Protection Protocols for Water amp Wastewater Impending Legislation Pandemic Planning Climate Change Impacts on Water Boil Water Advisory amp Removal Circuit Rider Training Program and much morehellip

The event will also provide a unique opportunity for First Nation political leaders along with administrators public health managers community health representa-tives technical managers and plant operators concerned with drinking water quality to meet network and discuss current drinking water issues

Special invitations have been sent to have enthusiastic speakers to present on the latest issues and technolo-gies related to drinking water quality and water amp waste-water issues

We cordially invite

Chiefs and Councillors Band Administrators Directors of Health Community Health Representatives Directors of Public Works Technical Directors Water Plant operators 3rd Party Managers

For more information check wwwofntscorg regularly to make sure you have the most current information

9 The WATERDRUM

T H E C E R T I F I C A T I O N Q U I Z

10 The WATERDRUM

1 The solids that can easily drop out of wastewater are a) Organic solids of human origin b) Solids that come from inltration c) Septic solids d) Grit and settleable solids

2 A lagoon which is aerobic near the surface but is anaerobic at lower levels is called a) A facultative lagoon b) An anaerobic lagoon c) A complex-mix aerated lagoon d) A primary disinfection lagoon

3 Centrifugal pumps transfer liquids by rotating a) Pistons b) Diaphragms c) Impellers d) Seals

4 Fire hydrant caps are commonly colour coded to a) Indicate water main pressure b) Conform to Municipal beautication policies c) Indicate the hydrant ow capacity d) To identify nozzle sizes

5 An air gap is used to a) Clean water mains b) Let air into manholes and chambers c) Prevent backow of non-potable water into a drinking water supply d) Test for oxygen deciency

6 What type of test kit can be used to measure chlorine residuals a) Chloride test kit b) pH test kit c) DPD test kit d) Phenolphthalein test kit

7 If a treated water reservoir measuring 24 metres long by 14 metres wide by 8 metres deep and is 35 full how many cubic metres of water is in the reservoir a) 941 cubic metres b) 941800 litres c) 17546 cubic metres d) 941 litres

8 The primary purpose of a pressure reducing valve between water system pressure zones is to a) Eliminate water hammer b) Reduce downstream pressure c) Control re ows d) Reduce pressure upstream

9 The minimum water pressure which should be present in the distribution system is a) 210 kPa b) 140 kPa c) 280 kPa d) 350 kPa

10 Trihalomethanes are created by a) Low lter backwash rates b) Ozonination c) Ultraviolet (UV) light d) The reaction between organic material and chlorine solutions

11 Dug wells are usually a) Shallow wells b) Deep wells c) Drilled wells d) Sand points

12 Why is it important to know the safe yield of a well a) It indicates how much water can safely be drawn from the well without depleting the aquifer b) It indicates the amount of water used before Ecoli enters the well c) It denes the depth of the well d) It is an indication of a good well seal

Answers 1 d 2 a 3 c 4 a 5 c 6 c 7 a 8 b 9 a 10 d 11 a 12 a

11 The WATERDRUM

Water and wastewater treatment systems canbe challenging Especially in smaller andrural communities

OCWA and First Nations professionals have a solid history of working together to

successfully meet those challenges

Today we are proud to count many First Nationscommunities and organizations as valued

partners in the delivery of clean water services

OCWArsquos Water and Wastewater Services for First Nations includesbull Operations and Maintenance Oversight

Services and Supportbull Maintenance Managementbull Technical Servicesbull Engineering Servicesbull Training

For First Nations water and wastewater operators OCWA also provides a FREE 24-7 Technical Support PhoneLine at 1-800-268-6060 for communities located in southerncentral and northern Ontario

up to Timmins

For more information on OCWArsquos water and wastewater services contact Danny Dunn Manager First Nations Servicesat 416-314-4306

Meeting the Challenges Together

wwwocwacom

Complete Solutions Clear Value Earning your trust through reliable and efficient water management services

T R A I N I N G B U L L E T I NCITY TEST DATE TEST SITE APPLICATION

DEADLINE

ChathamBlenheim Jan 11 2010 Municipality of Chatham Kent Park Avenue Business Centre Dec 11 2009

Dryden Dec 18 2009 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Nov 18 2009

Dryden Jan 22 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Dec 22 2009

Dryden Feb 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Jan 12 2010

Dryden Mar 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Feb 12 2010

Hamilton Dec 3 2009 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Nov 3 2009

Hamilton Mar 1 2010 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Feb 1 2010

Kingston Jan 21 2010 INVISTA Centre Dec 21 2009Kingston Mar 18 2010 INVISTA Centre Feb 18 2010London Feb 1 2010 Carling Heights Optimist

Community Centre Jan 4 2010North Bay Dec 10 2009 60 Commerce Crescent Nov 10 2009

Orillia Mar 8 2010 ODAS Park Feb 8 2010

OttawaKemptville Dec 8 2009 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Nov 9 2009

OttawaKemptville Feb 18 2010 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Jan 19 2010

Sault Ste Marie Mar 15 2010 443 Northern Avenue East Feb 16 2010Sudbury Feb 16 2010 410 Falconbridge Road Jan 18 2010

TimminsSouth Porcupine Jan 25 2010 HWY 101 E Dec 30 2009

GTA East Feb 8 2010 Tam Heather Curlingand Tennis Club Jan 8 2010

GTA West Dec 14 2009 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Nov 16 2009

GTA West Jan 18 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Dec 18 2009

GTA West Feb 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Jan 22 2010

GTA West Mar 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Feb 22 2010

Welland Feb 25 2010 Days Inn Welland Jan 25 2010White River Feb 11 2010 610 Elgin Street Jan 11 2010

Windsor Dec 1 2009 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Nov 2 2009

Windsor Mar 25 2010 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Feb 25 2010

OWWAOMWA Conference (Toronto) TBA

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• WD-AUT09-pg9-WaterSymposium
• WD-AUT09-pg10-Quiz
• WD-AUT09-pg11-ADocwa
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1 Call 1-866-727-24242 Give your Name3 Phone numbers - home and work4 Name of your community5 Brief Nature of the Emergency

wwwnorthernwaterworkscom

RED LAKE

Grassy Narrows

Eagle Lake

Lac Seul

Dryden

Sioux Narrows

Lac Des Mille LacsBig Island

Wabaseemoong

Kenora

Nortwest Angle No 33

Shoal Lake No 40

Thunder Bay

Sioux Lookout Timmins

Fort Frances

WATERWASTEWATER EMERGENCY

1-866-727-2424

Base of OperationsLegend

8 The WATERDRUM

The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) and the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) will be hosting the 3rd First Nations Water Symposium at the Hilton Hotel amp Suites in Niagara Falls Ontario on March 9-10 2010

The two-day special event co-sponsored by Health Canada and Indian and Northern Aairs Canada (INAC) is in planning stages and is a source for strategies new technology developments and dynamic discussion of the future of water and wastewater management for the First Nation communities

The symposium will introduce new technological devel-opments while encouraging discussions on the future of water amp wastewater management for First Nation com-munities in areas such as

Watershed Protection Protocols for Water amp Wastewater Impending Legislation Pandemic Planning Climate Change Impacts on Water Boil Water Advisory amp Removal Circuit Rider Training Program and much morehellip

The event will also provide a unique opportunity for First Nation political leaders along with administrators public health managers community health representa-tives technical managers and plant operators concerned with drinking water quality to meet network and discuss current drinking water issues

Special invitations have been sent to have enthusiastic speakers to present on the latest issues and technolo-gies related to drinking water quality and water amp waste-water issues

We cordially invite

Chiefs and Councillors Band Administrators Directors of Health Community Health Representatives Directors of Public Works Technical Directors Water Plant operators 3rd Party Managers

For more information check wwwofntscorg regularly to make sure you have the most current information

9 The WATERDRUM

T H E C E R T I F I C A T I O N Q U I Z

10 The WATERDRUM

1 The solids that can easily drop out of wastewater are a) Organic solids of human origin b) Solids that come from inltration c) Septic solids d) Grit and settleable solids

2 A lagoon which is aerobic near the surface but is anaerobic at lower levels is called a) A facultative lagoon b) An anaerobic lagoon c) A complex-mix aerated lagoon d) A primary disinfection lagoon

3 Centrifugal pumps transfer liquids by rotating a) Pistons b) Diaphragms c) Impellers d) Seals

4 Fire hydrant caps are commonly colour coded to a) Indicate water main pressure b) Conform to Municipal beautication policies c) Indicate the hydrant ow capacity d) To identify nozzle sizes

5 An air gap is used to a) Clean water mains b) Let air into manholes and chambers c) Prevent backow of non-potable water into a drinking water supply d) Test for oxygen deciency

6 What type of test kit can be used to measure chlorine residuals a) Chloride test kit b) pH test kit c) DPD test kit d) Phenolphthalein test kit

7 If a treated water reservoir measuring 24 metres long by 14 metres wide by 8 metres deep and is 35 full how many cubic metres of water is in the reservoir a) 941 cubic metres b) 941800 litres c) 17546 cubic metres d) 941 litres

8 The primary purpose of a pressure reducing valve between water system pressure zones is to a) Eliminate water hammer b) Reduce downstream pressure c) Control re ows d) Reduce pressure upstream

9 The minimum water pressure which should be present in the distribution system is a) 210 kPa b) 140 kPa c) 280 kPa d) 350 kPa

10 Trihalomethanes are created by a) Low lter backwash rates b) Ozonination c) Ultraviolet (UV) light d) The reaction between organic material and chlorine solutions

11 Dug wells are usually a) Shallow wells b) Deep wells c) Drilled wells d) Sand points

12 Why is it important to know the safe yield of a well a) It indicates how much water can safely be drawn from the well without depleting the aquifer b) It indicates the amount of water used before Ecoli enters the well c) It denes the depth of the well d) It is an indication of a good well seal

Answers 1 d 2 a 3 c 4 a 5 c 6 c 7 a 8 b 9 a 10 d 11 a 12 a

11 The WATERDRUM

Water and wastewater treatment systems canbe challenging Especially in smaller andrural communities

OCWA and First Nations professionals have a solid history of working together to

successfully meet those challenges

Today we are proud to count many First Nationscommunities and organizations as valued

partners in the delivery of clean water services

OCWArsquos Water and Wastewater Services for First Nations includesbull Operations and Maintenance Oversight

Services and Supportbull Maintenance Managementbull Technical Servicesbull Engineering Servicesbull Training

For First Nations water and wastewater operators OCWA also provides a FREE 24-7 Technical Support PhoneLine at 1-800-268-6060 for communities located in southerncentral and northern Ontario

up to Timmins

For more information on OCWArsquos water and wastewater services contact Danny Dunn Manager First Nations Servicesat 416-314-4306

Meeting the Challenges Together

wwwocwacom

Complete Solutions Clear Value Earning your trust through reliable and efficient water management services

T R A I N I N G B U L L E T I NCITY TEST DATE TEST SITE APPLICATION

DEADLINE

ChathamBlenheim Jan 11 2010 Municipality of Chatham Kent Park Avenue Business Centre Dec 11 2009

Dryden Dec 18 2009 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Nov 18 2009

Dryden Jan 22 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Dec 22 2009

Dryden Feb 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Jan 12 2010

Dryden Mar 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Feb 12 2010

Hamilton Dec 3 2009 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Nov 3 2009

Hamilton Mar 1 2010 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Feb 1 2010

Kingston Jan 21 2010 INVISTA Centre Dec 21 2009Kingston Mar 18 2010 INVISTA Centre Feb 18 2010London Feb 1 2010 Carling Heights Optimist

Community Centre Jan 4 2010North Bay Dec 10 2009 60 Commerce Crescent Nov 10 2009

Orillia Mar 8 2010 ODAS Park Feb 8 2010

OttawaKemptville Dec 8 2009 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Nov 9 2009

OttawaKemptville Feb 18 2010 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Jan 19 2010

Sault Ste Marie Mar 15 2010 443 Northern Avenue East Feb 16 2010Sudbury Feb 16 2010 410 Falconbridge Road Jan 18 2010

TimminsSouth Porcupine Jan 25 2010 HWY 101 E Dec 30 2009

GTA East Feb 8 2010 Tam Heather Curlingand Tennis Club Jan 8 2010

GTA West Dec 14 2009 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Nov 16 2009

GTA West Jan 18 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Dec 18 2009

GTA West Feb 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Jan 22 2010

GTA West Mar 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Feb 22 2010

Welland Feb 25 2010 Days Inn Welland Jan 25 2010White River Feb 11 2010 610 Elgin Street Jan 11 2010

Windsor Dec 1 2009 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Nov 2 2009

Windsor Mar 25 2010 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Feb 25 2010

OWWAOMWA Conference (Toronto) TBA

• WD-AUT09-pg1-Front-Cover
• WD-AUT09-pg2-Membership
• WD-AUT09-pg3-SSampJW
• WD-AUT09-pg4-AGMcontd
• WD-AUT09-pg5-ADclow
• WD-AUT09-pg6-opschallenge
• WD-AUT09-pg7-KingfisherampWebsite
• WD-AUT09-pg8-ADnorthernwaterworks
• WD-AUT09-pg9-WaterSymposium
• WD-AUT09-pg10-Quiz
• WD-AUT09-pg11-ADocwa
• WD-AUT09-pg12-TrainingBulletin

The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) and the Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) will be hosting the 3rd First Nations Water Symposium at the Hilton Hotel amp Suites in Niagara Falls Ontario on March 9-10 2010

The two-day special event co-sponsored by Health Canada and Indian and Northern Aairs Canada (INAC) is in planning stages and is a source for strategies new technology developments and dynamic discussion of the future of water and wastewater management for the First Nation communities

The symposium will introduce new technological devel-opments while encouraging discussions on the future of water amp wastewater management for First Nation com-munities in areas such as

Watershed Protection Protocols for Water amp Wastewater Impending Legislation Pandemic Planning Climate Change Impacts on Water Boil Water Advisory amp Removal Circuit Rider Training Program and much morehellip

The event will also provide a unique opportunity for First Nation political leaders along with administrators public health managers community health representa-tives technical managers and plant operators concerned with drinking water quality to meet network and discuss current drinking water issues

Special invitations have been sent to have enthusiastic speakers to present on the latest issues and technolo-gies related to drinking water quality and water amp waste-water issues

We cordially invite

Chiefs and Councillors Band Administrators Directors of Health Community Health Representatives Directors of Public Works Technical Directors Water Plant operators 3rd Party Managers

For more information check wwwofntscorg regularly to make sure you have the most current information

9 The WATERDRUM

T H E C E R T I F I C A T I O N Q U I Z

10 The WATERDRUM

1 The solids that can easily drop out of wastewater are a) Organic solids of human origin b) Solids that come from inltration c) Septic solids d) Grit and settleable solids

2 A lagoon which is aerobic near the surface but is anaerobic at lower levels is called a) A facultative lagoon b) An anaerobic lagoon c) A complex-mix aerated lagoon d) A primary disinfection lagoon

3 Centrifugal pumps transfer liquids by rotating a) Pistons b) Diaphragms c) Impellers d) Seals

4 Fire hydrant caps are commonly colour coded to a) Indicate water main pressure b) Conform to Municipal beautication policies c) Indicate the hydrant ow capacity d) To identify nozzle sizes

5 An air gap is used to a) Clean water mains b) Let air into manholes and chambers c) Prevent backow of non-potable water into a drinking water supply d) Test for oxygen deciency

6 What type of test kit can be used to measure chlorine residuals a) Chloride test kit b) pH test kit c) DPD test kit d) Phenolphthalein test kit

7 If a treated water reservoir measuring 24 metres long by 14 metres wide by 8 metres deep and is 35 full how many cubic metres of water is in the reservoir a) 941 cubic metres b) 941800 litres c) 17546 cubic metres d) 941 litres

8 The primary purpose of a pressure reducing valve between water system pressure zones is to a) Eliminate water hammer b) Reduce downstream pressure c) Control re ows d) Reduce pressure upstream

9 The minimum water pressure which should be present in the distribution system is a) 210 kPa b) 140 kPa c) 280 kPa d) 350 kPa

10 Trihalomethanes are created by a) Low lter backwash rates b) Ozonination c) Ultraviolet (UV) light d) The reaction between organic material and chlorine solutions

11 Dug wells are usually a) Shallow wells b) Deep wells c) Drilled wells d) Sand points

12 Why is it important to know the safe yield of a well a) It indicates how much water can safely be drawn from the well without depleting the aquifer b) It indicates the amount of water used before Ecoli enters the well c) It denes the depth of the well d) It is an indication of a good well seal

Answers 1 d 2 a 3 c 4 a 5 c 6 c 7 a 8 b 9 a 10 d 11 a 12 a

11 The WATERDRUM

Water and wastewater treatment systems canbe challenging Especially in smaller andrural communities

OCWA and First Nations professionals have a solid history of working together to

successfully meet those challenges

Today we are proud to count many First Nationscommunities and organizations as valued

partners in the delivery of clean water services

OCWArsquos Water and Wastewater Services for First Nations includesbull Operations and Maintenance Oversight

Services and Supportbull Maintenance Managementbull Technical Servicesbull Engineering Servicesbull Training

For First Nations water and wastewater operators OCWA also provides a FREE 24-7 Technical Support PhoneLine at 1-800-268-6060 for communities located in southerncentral and northern Ontario

up to Timmins

For more information on OCWArsquos water and wastewater services contact Danny Dunn Manager First Nations Servicesat 416-314-4306

Meeting the Challenges Together

wwwocwacom

Complete Solutions Clear Value Earning your trust through reliable and efficient water management services

T R A I N I N G B U L L E T I NCITY TEST DATE TEST SITE APPLICATION

DEADLINE

ChathamBlenheim Jan 11 2010 Municipality of Chatham Kent Park Avenue Business Centre Dec 11 2009

Dryden Dec 18 2009 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Nov 18 2009

Dryden Jan 22 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Dec 22 2009

Dryden Feb 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Jan 12 2010

Dryden Mar 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Feb 12 2010

Hamilton Dec 3 2009 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Nov 3 2009

Hamilton Mar 1 2010 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Feb 1 2010

Kingston Jan 21 2010 INVISTA Centre Dec 21 2009Kingston Mar 18 2010 INVISTA Centre Feb 18 2010London Feb 1 2010 Carling Heights Optimist

Community Centre Jan 4 2010North Bay Dec 10 2009 60 Commerce Crescent Nov 10 2009

Orillia Mar 8 2010 ODAS Park Feb 8 2010

OttawaKemptville Dec 8 2009 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Nov 9 2009

OttawaKemptville Feb 18 2010 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Jan 19 2010

Sault Ste Marie Mar 15 2010 443 Northern Avenue East Feb 16 2010Sudbury Feb 16 2010 410 Falconbridge Road Jan 18 2010

TimminsSouth Porcupine Jan 25 2010 HWY 101 E Dec 30 2009

GTA East Feb 8 2010 Tam Heather Curlingand Tennis Club Jan 8 2010

GTA West Dec 14 2009 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Nov 16 2009

GTA West Jan 18 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Dec 18 2009

GTA West Feb 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Jan 22 2010

GTA West Mar 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Feb 22 2010

Welland Feb 25 2010 Days Inn Welland Jan 25 2010White River Feb 11 2010 610 Elgin Street Jan 11 2010

Windsor Dec 1 2009 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Nov 2 2009

Windsor Mar 25 2010 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Feb 25 2010

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T H E C E R T I F I C A T I O N Q U I Z

10 The WATERDRUM

1 The solids that can easily drop out of wastewater are a) Organic solids of human origin b) Solids that come from inltration c) Septic solids d) Grit and settleable solids

2 A lagoon which is aerobic near the surface but is anaerobic at lower levels is called a) A facultative lagoon b) An anaerobic lagoon c) A complex-mix aerated lagoon d) A primary disinfection lagoon

3 Centrifugal pumps transfer liquids by rotating a) Pistons b) Diaphragms c) Impellers d) Seals

4 Fire hydrant caps are commonly colour coded to a) Indicate water main pressure b) Conform to Municipal beautication policies c) Indicate the hydrant ow capacity d) To identify nozzle sizes

5 An air gap is used to a) Clean water mains b) Let air into manholes and chambers c) Prevent backow of non-potable water into a drinking water supply d) Test for oxygen deciency

6 What type of test kit can be used to measure chlorine residuals a) Chloride test kit b) pH test kit c) DPD test kit d) Phenolphthalein test kit

7 If a treated water reservoir measuring 24 metres long by 14 metres wide by 8 metres deep and is 35 full how many cubic metres of water is in the reservoir a) 941 cubic metres b) 941800 litres c) 17546 cubic metres d) 941 litres

8 The primary purpose of a pressure reducing valve between water system pressure zones is to a) Eliminate water hammer b) Reduce downstream pressure c) Control re ows d) Reduce pressure upstream

9 The minimum water pressure which should be present in the distribution system is a) 210 kPa b) 140 kPa c) 280 kPa d) 350 kPa

10 Trihalomethanes are created by a) Low lter backwash rates b) Ozonination c) Ultraviolet (UV) light d) The reaction between organic material and chlorine solutions

11 Dug wells are usually a) Shallow wells b) Deep wells c) Drilled wells d) Sand points

12 Why is it important to know the safe yield of a well a) It indicates how much water can safely be drawn from the well without depleting the aquifer b) It indicates the amount of water used before Ecoli enters the well c) It denes the depth of the well d) It is an indication of a good well seal

Answers 1 d 2 a 3 c 4 a 5 c 6 c 7 a 8 b 9 a 10 d 11 a 12 a

11 The WATERDRUM

Water and wastewater treatment systems canbe challenging Especially in smaller andrural communities

OCWA and First Nations professionals have a solid history of working together to

successfully meet those challenges

Today we are proud to count many First Nationscommunities and organizations as valued

partners in the delivery of clean water services

OCWArsquos Water and Wastewater Services for First Nations includesbull Operations and Maintenance Oversight

Services and Supportbull Maintenance Managementbull Technical Servicesbull Engineering Servicesbull Training

For First Nations water and wastewater operators OCWA also provides a FREE 24-7 Technical Support PhoneLine at 1-800-268-6060 for communities located in southerncentral and northern Ontario

up to Timmins

For more information on OCWArsquos water and wastewater services contact Danny Dunn Manager First Nations Servicesat 416-314-4306

Meeting the Challenges Together

wwwocwacom

Complete Solutions Clear Value Earning your trust through reliable and efficient water management services

T R A I N I N G B U L L E T I NCITY TEST DATE TEST SITE APPLICATION

DEADLINE

ChathamBlenheim Jan 11 2010 Municipality of Chatham Kent Park Avenue Business Centre Dec 11 2009

Dryden Dec 18 2009 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Nov 18 2009

Dryden Jan 22 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Dec 22 2009

Dryden Feb 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Jan 12 2010

Dryden Mar 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Feb 12 2010

Hamilton Dec 3 2009 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Nov 3 2009

Hamilton Mar 1 2010 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Feb 1 2010

Kingston Jan 21 2010 INVISTA Centre Dec 21 2009Kingston Mar 18 2010 INVISTA Centre Feb 18 2010London Feb 1 2010 Carling Heights Optimist

Community Centre Jan 4 2010North Bay Dec 10 2009 60 Commerce Crescent Nov 10 2009

Orillia Mar 8 2010 ODAS Park Feb 8 2010

OttawaKemptville Dec 8 2009 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Nov 9 2009

OttawaKemptville Feb 18 2010 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Jan 19 2010

Sault Ste Marie Mar 15 2010 443 Northern Avenue East Feb 16 2010Sudbury Feb 16 2010 410 Falconbridge Road Jan 18 2010

TimminsSouth Porcupine Jan 25 2010 HWY 101 E Dec 30 2009

GTA East Feb 8 2010 Tam Heather Curlingand Tennis Club Jan 8 2010

GTA West Dec 14 2009 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Nov 16 2009

GTA West Jan 18 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Dec 18 2009

GTA West Feb 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Jan 22 2010

GTA West Mar 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Feb 22 2010

Welland Feb 25 2010 Days Inn Welland Jan 25 2010White River Feb 11 2010 610 Elgin Street Jan 11 2010

Windsor Dec 1 2009 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Nov 2 2009

Windsor Mar 25 2010 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Feb 25 2010

OWWAOMWA Conference (Toronto) TBA

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• WD-AUT09-pg8-ADnorthernwaterworks
• WD-AUT09-pg9-WaterSymposium
• WD-AUT09-pg10-Quiz
• WD-AUT09-pg11-ADocwa
• WD-AUT09-pg12-TrainingBulletin

11 The WATERDRUM

Water and wastewater treatment systems canbe challenging Especially in smaller andrural communities

OCWA and First Nations professionals have a solid history of working together to

successfully meet those challenges

Today we are proud to count many First Nationscommunities and organizations as valued

partners in the delivery of clean water services

OCWArsquos Water and Wastewater Services for First Nations includesbull Operations and Maintenance Oversight

Services and Supportbull Maintenance Managementbull Technical Servicesbull Engineering Servicesbull Training

For First Nations water and wastewater operators OCWA also provides a FREE 24-7 Technical Support PhoneLine at 1-800-268-6060 for communities located in southerncentral and northern Ontario

up to Timmins

For more information on OCWArsquos water and wastewater services contact Danny Dunn Manager First Nations Servicesat 416-314-4306

Meeting the Challenges Together

wwwocwacom

Complete Solutions Clear Value Earning your trust through reliable and efficient water management services

T R A I N I N G B U L L E T I NCITY TEST DATE TEST SITE APPLICATION

DEADLINE

ChathamBlenheim Jan 11 2010 Municipality of Chatham Kent Park Avenue Business Centre Dec 11 2009

Dryden Dec 18 2009 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Nov 18 2009

Dryden Jan 22 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Dec 22 2009

Dryden Feb 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Jan 12 2010

Dryden Mar 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Feb 12 2010

Hamilton Dec 3 2009 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Nov 3 2009

Hamilton Mar 1 2010 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Feb 1 2010

Kingston Jan 21 2010 INVISTA Centre Dec 21 2009Kingston Mar 18 2010 INVISTA Centre Feb 18 2010London Feb 1 2010 Carling Heights Optimist

Community Centre Jan 4 2010North Bay Dec 10 2009 60 Commerce Crescent Nov 10 2009

Orillia Mar 8 2010 ODAS Park Feb 8 2010

OttawaKemptville Dec 8 2009 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Nov 9 2009

OttawaKemptville Feb 18 2010 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Jan 19 2010

Sault Ste Marie Mar 15 2010 443 Northern Avenue East Feb 16 2010Sudbury Feb 16 2010 410 Falconbridge Road Jan 18 2010

TimminsSouth Porcupine Jan 25 2010 HWY 101 E Dec 30 2009

GTA East Feb 8 2010 Tam Heather Curlingand Tennis Club Jan 8 2010

GTA West Dec 14 2009 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Nov 16 2009

GTA West Jan 18 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Dec 18 2009

GTA West Feb 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Jan 22 2010

GTA West Mar 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Feb 22 2010

Welland Feb 25 2010 Days Inn Welland Jan 25 2010White River Feb 11 2010 610 Elgin Street Jan 11 2010

Windsor Dec 1 2009 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Nov 2 2009

Windsor Mar 25 2010 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Feb 25 2010

OWWAOMWA Conference (Toronto) TBA

• WD-AUT09-pg1-Front-Cover
• WD-AUT09-pg2-Membership
• WD-AUT09-pg3-SSampJW
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• WD-AUT09-pg11-ADocwa
• WD-AUT09-pg12-TrainingBulletin

T R A I N I N G B U L L E T I NCITY TEST DATE TEST SITE APPLICATION

DEADLINE

ChathamBlenheim Jan 11 2010 Municipality of Chatham Kent Park Avenue Business Centre Dec 11 2009

Dryden Dec 18 2009 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Nov 18 2009

Dryden Jan 22 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Dec 22 2009

Dryden Feb 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Jan 12 2010

Dryden Mar 12 2010 Keewaytinook Centrefor Excellence Feb 12 2010

Hamilton Dec 3 2009 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Nov 3 2009

Hamilton Mar 1 2010 Mohawk College Residenceand Conference Centre Feb 1 2010

Kingston Jan 21 2010 INVISTA Centre Dec 21 2009Kingston Mar 18 2010 INVISTA Centre Feb 18 2010London Feb 1 2010 Carling Heights Optimist

Community Centre Jan 4 2010North Bay Dec 10 2009 60 Commerce Crescent Nov 10 2009

Orillia Mar 8 2010 ODAS Park Feb 8 2010

OttawaKemptville Dec 8 2009 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Nov 9 2009

OttawaKemptville Feb 18 2010 U of GuelphKemptvilleCampus Jan 19 2010

Sault Ste Marie Mar 15 2010 443 Northern Avenue East Feb 16 2010Sudbury Feb 16 2010 410 Falconbridge Road Jan 18 2010

TimminsSouth Porcupine Jan 25 2010 HWY 101 E Dec 30 2009

GTA East Feb 8 2010 Tam Heather Curlingand Tennis Club Jan 8 2010

GTA West Dec 14 2009 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Nov 16 2009

GTA West Jan 18 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Dec 18 2009

GTA West Feb 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Jan 22 2010

GTA West Mar 22 2010 Tomken Arena(Mississauga) Feb 22 2010

Welland Feb 25 2010 Days Inn Welland Jan 25 2010White River Feb 11 2010 610 Elgin Street Jan 11 2010

Windsor Dec 1 2009 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Nov 2 2009

Windsor Mar 25 2010 Constable John AtkinsonMemorial Community Centre Feb 25 2010

OWWAOMWA Conference (Toronto) TBA

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• WD-AUT09-pg8-ADnorthernwaterworks
• WD-AUT09-pg9-WaterSymposium
• WD-AUT09-pg10-Quiz
• WD-AUT09-pg11-ADocwa
• WD-AUT09-pg12-TrainingBulletin