run ii pmg meeting - 4.20.06

Run II PMG Meeting - 4.20.06 1 of 13V. Kuchler

FESS ZEBRA MUSSELFESS ZEBRA MUSSELTREATMENT PLANTREATMENT PLAN

RUN II PROJECT MANAGEMENT GROUPRUN II PROJECT MANAGEMENT GROUP

Victor KuchlerVictor Kuchler


SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATIONSOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION• Shells First Observed at the Fermilab Site in Shells First Observed at the Fermilab Site in

November, 2004November, 2004• Actual Veligers (Larva) Have Probably Been Actual Veligers (Larva) Have Probably Been

Here for 4-5 YearsHere for 4-5 Years• Originally Infested the Great Lakes Region Originally Infested the Great Lakes Region

from the St Lawrence Seawayfrom the St Lawrence Seaway• Also Confirmed in the Fox River SystemAlso Confirmed in the Fox River System• Can be Transferred by Birds, Boats and Can be Transferred by Birds, Boats and Fishermen and TackleFishermen and Tackle

FESS ZEBRA MUSSEL TREATMENT PLANFESS ZEBRA MUSSEL TREATMENT PLAN


4 Yrs - 1.25”4 Yrs - 1.25”

Storm Water Discharge Culvert at Casey’s PondStorm Water Discharge Culvert at Casey’s Pond



ICW SYSTEM/TREATMENT FACTSICW SYSTEM/TREATMENT FACTS• Approximately 12 Miles of Distribution PipingApproximately 12 Miles of Distribution Piping• 5% is > 14” Diameter5% is > 14” Diameter• 31% is 14” Diameter31% is 14” Diameter• 41% is 8” or 10” Diameter41% is 8” or 10” Diameter• 23% is 6” Diameter23% is 6” Diameter• 170 Valves and Hydrants170 Valves and Hydrants• Flushing Always Begins at Casey’s Pond and Flushing Always Begins at Casey’s Pond and

Extends Outward Through the Extends Outward Through the Distribution Distribution SystemSystem• Normal Flushing Uses 20 SectorsNormal Flushing Uses 20 Sectors• Treatment Flushing Uses ~60 SectorsTreatment Flushing Uses ~60 Sectors



MARCH ’06 NON-TREATMENT ICWMARCH ’06 NON-TREATMENT ICWSYSTEM FLUSHSYSTEM FLUSH

• Duration Was 11 Days (3 Crews/Day)Duration Was 11 Days (3 Crews/Day)• Approximately 500 lbs of Shells Were Approximately 500 lbs of Shells Were RemovedRemoved• 20 Sectors (Hydrants) Exercised20 Sectors (Hydrants) Exercised• Shell Size Indicated Maximum 2 Year GrowthShell Size Indicated Maximum 2 Year Growth• Relatively Uneventful with No Pipe Ruptures Relatively Uneventful with No Pipe Ruptures

or Valve Malfunctionsor Valve Malfunctions• Flushing Was Completed Without Interruption Flushing Was Completed Without Interruption

to On-Going Operations or Equipmentto On-Going Operations or Equipment



MUSSEL REMOVAL AT CASEY’S PONDMUSSEL REMOVAL AT CASEY’S POND• Removal Process Began Mar 9 (14 Days)Removal Process Began Mar 9 (14 Days)• Diver Used a Combination High-Pressure Diver Used a Combination High-Pressure Hose and Vacuum SystemHose and Vacuum System• Casey’s Pond Intake Structure, Intake Piping Casey’s Pond Intake Structure, Intake Piping

and Pump House Well Were Cleanedand Pump House Well Were Cleaned• 10,000 lbs of Shells Were Removed10,000 lbs of Shells Were Removed• 80% of the Shells Were Empty (ie Dead)80% of the Shells Were Empty (ie Dead)• Shells Reflected a Broader Size Range But Shells Reflected a Broader Size Range But

the Largest is Still the 2 Year Sizethe Largest is Still the 2 Year Size



ICW SYSTEM/TREATMENT FACTSICW SYSTEM/TREATMENT FACTS• Chemical to be Used is Nalco EVAC an Chemical to be Used is Nalco EVAC an Oxidizing MolluscicideOxidizing Molluscicide• EVAC has a 19 Hour Half-Life but is Not EVAC has a 19 Hour Half-Life but is Not Dispersive and Decomposes MicrobiallyDispersive and Decomposes Microbially• Not Harmful to Fish or Other WildlifeNot Harmful to Fish or Other Wildlife• Not Harmful to Piping or EquipmentNot Harmful to Piping or Equipment• Other Treatment Options Were Investigated Other Treatment Options Were Investigated

But Eliminated Primarily Due to But Eliminated Primarily Due to Application Application Requirements and System SizeRequirements and System Size• Biggest Constraint to Effective Treatment is Biggest Constraint to Effective Treatment is

Water Temperature - Opt. 65Water Temperature - Opt. 65oo

F to 75F to 75oo

FF



PROPOSED TREATMENT FLUSHING PLANPROPOSED TREATMENT FLUSHING PLAN• Current Start Date Planned as May 8Current Start Date Planned as May 8• May 9 - Complete Treatment ChemicalMay 9 - Complete Treatment Chemical• May 10-11 - Treatment Process (26 hrs)May 10-11 - Treatment Process (26 hrs)• May 12-23 - Best Case Duration (11)May 12-23 - Best Case Duration (11)• May 12-Jun 1 - Worst Case Duration (21)May 12-Jun 1 - Worst Case Duration (21)• May 12-26 - Most Likely Duration (15)May 12-26 - Most Likely Duration (15)• Pre-Exercising of Valves is not a Good IdeaPre-Exercising of Valves is not a Good Idea• Pipe and Other Repair Materials Have Been Pipe and Other Repair Materials Have Been

Stockpiled for Quick ResponseStockpiled for Quick Response• Contracts are in Place to Support FESS Contracts are in Place to Support FESS Operations Personnel in Repair EffortsOperations Personnel in Repair Efforts



SummarySummary• Flushing Experience to Date is EncouragingFlushing Experience to Date is Encouraging• We are Well Prepared for the ProcessWe are Well Prepared for the Process• Water Temperature is Not Likely to be Water Temperature is Not Likely to be Optimal, However Any Shells Removed Will Optimal, However Any Shells Removed Will Be Be Helpful to the ICW SystemHelpful to the ICW System• There is Evidence that the “Carrying Capacity There is Evidence that the “Carrying Capacity

of the System” (equilibrium) May be 2 of the System” (equilibrium) May be 2 YearsYears• Experience is Gained with Each Flushing CycleExperience is Gained with Each Flushing Cycle• Future Flushing Cycles Will Include Treatment Future Flushing Cycles Will Include Treatment

and Become Routine System Maintenanceand Become Routine System Maintenance


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