OFRCE OF DRINKING WATER
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
MOBILIZATION
Implementation Progress Report
March, 1990
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IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS REPORT
( CONTENTS
I. MOBILIZATION MANAGEMENT
1. Technical and Administrative Support for
Cooperative Efforts with Associations 1
Summary of Current and Proposed
Cooperative Efforts with Associations 1
- Meetings with Associations ........,.,., , 1
2. Preparation of Drinking Water Program
Information Products 1
- Revise "Drinking Water Mobilization
Coordinators' Handbook" -. 1
Preparation of Articles for Association
Newsletters and Journals 1
3. Near Term Mobilization Initiative Objectives , 2
II. STATE CAPACITY INITIATIVE
1. TOP DOWN (SPREAD THE WORD) 3 .
- Collaborate with Key Groups 3
Supply Key Groups with Information
and Facilitate Change 3
2. Bottom Up (State-Specific) 4
a. Regional Strategies for Selected States 4
b. ASDWA Targeted States 4
c. Contractor Assistance to States
Available through Regions 5
d. Association Assistance Available 5
e. Use of Contractors/Associations 5-6
3. Monitoring Progress of State Legislation 6
4. Profile of a Model State Plan 6
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III. LOCAL HEALTH OFFICIALS INITIATIVE
1. Guidebook on State/County Agreements 7
2- Written Association Agreements 7
IV. TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING SUPPORT INITIATIVE
1. Low-cost Small System Treatment Technology 8
2. Emerging Technologies Workshops 8
3. State Site-Specific Evaluation Guidebook 8
4. Contamination Assessment and Management
Workshop (CERI) g
5. FSTRAC .'. 9
6. Methods Video/Pamphlet 9
7. Environmental Pollution Control
Alternatives - Drinking Water 9
8- Lead Activities 10
- Videotape 10
Corrosion Control Guidance Manual 10
- Corrosion Control Training Course 10
9. Training Strategy 10
V. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT INITIATIVE
1. Florida Small Systems Compliance Improvements 11
2. PA Mobile Home Park Cooperative 11
3. Study: State Operator Certification Programs 11
4. National Conference of State Legislatures 11
5. Small Water System Operators Certification Exam 12
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V. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT INITIATIVE (com.)
6. Self Assessment Manuals 12
7. Information Brochure 12
VI. NON-TRANSIENT NON-COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
1. . National Education Association 13
2. Drinking Water Seminars 13
3. Association Meetings 13
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4. School Association List 14
VII. PUBLIC EDUCATION INITIATIVE
1. Public Education Strategy Development 15
2. Slide Show Program Overview 15
3. Specific Subject General Public Pamphlets 15
a. Bottled Water. 15
b. Household Water Treatment 15
c. SDWA for State and Loccal Officials 15
d. Radon Pamphlet 15
e. Compliance/Enforcement Pamphlet 15
f. Citizens Guide 15
g. Lead in Your Drinking Water 15
4. National Drinking Water Week 15
5. Basic Outreach Materials 16
6. Drinking Water Exhibit 16
7. Safe Drinking Water Hotline 16
8. Lead Activities 16
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VIII . ODW/OMPC JOINT ACTIVITIES WORKPLAN
1. CoBank/RCAC [[[ 17
2. RCAC Arizona Outreach Demonstration Project ............................... 17
3. Joint Publications [[[ ............... 1 7
- Credit Worthiness Brochure ................................................ : ......... 17
- Building Support for Increased User
Fees Pamphlet [[[ . .................. 17-18
Progress in Helping Small Systems
4. Water Conservation in Small Communities
- Case Studies [[[ . ..................... 18
5. Joint Meetings [[[ . ..... 1 8
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- National Meeting [[[ 1 8
- Regional Forums [[[ 1 9
EX. FY 1989 MOBILIZATION INCENTIVE GRANTS
1. Region 1 [[[ 20
- The Power to Protect - The Locale Role
in Ground Water Protection - Videotape .................................... 20
- Plumbing Inspector Training - Massachusetts ........................ 20
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DC. FY 1989 MOBILIZATION INCENTIVE GRANTS (cont)
4, Region IV ; 23
- Preparation of Compliance Manual (Florida) 23
5. Region VIII .'. 24
- Mobilization to Communicate the Impact of
Radionuclide Contaminants on Small
Drinking Water Systems (Wyoming) 24
- Mobilization to Ban Lead from Drinking Water
- (Primacy States - Region Vni) 24
6. Region X 25
- Alaska Drinking Water Project (Alaska).. 25
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- A Proposal for Developing and Implementing
a Model Budget for Small Water Systems (Washington) 25
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Office of Drinking Vater
MOBILIZATION
Briefing Summary
I. Mobilization involves the formation of action oriented partnerships between EPA,
State Drinking Water Programs, and organizations representing constituencies
affected by the 1986 amendments. These partnerships are necessary for tiro major
reasons:
(1) EPA and State Drinking Water Programs can provide only a fraction of the
technical, managerial, and financial assistance necessary to facilitate
compliance. Through partnerships with organizations representing affected
constituencies, EPA and States can leverage their limited resources.
.(2) Fundamental changes in society and institutions will be necessary to fully
realize the public health benefits envisioned in the 1986 SOTA Amendments.
These changes can only be brought about through the concerted efforts of all
stakeholders.
II. Mobilization has three principal objectives:
(1) Strengthen the institutional framework for water supply at both the State
Program level and the small water system level.
(2) Build technical and managerial capabilities for SDVA implementation;
(a) Identify and insure the understanding and application of-appropriate
technological solutions for small systems.
(b) Develop and deliver training for small system owners and operators, local
health officials, and others.
(3) Change public attitudes. Establish an informed and supportive public that
views drinking water as a valuable commodity and is willing to pay the cost of
safe drinking water.
III. The objectives of Mobilization are being accomplished through six specifically
targeted, mutually supporting initiatives:
INITIATIVE
TARGET
COAL
State Capacity
Local Health
Officials
Institutional
Support
Non-Transient Non-
Community Systeas
Technology and
Training Support
Public Education
State Decision Makers
County Health Officials
Systems serving <3300
and State Programs
Non-Transient Non-Community
Systems
Engineering and Technical
Communitv
General Public
Strong State programs with
Primacy
Support and action by local
health officials
Viable compliant small systems.
State Institutional fracework
for small systems.
Awareness and compliance
Awareness and use of appropri-
ate technology
Informed and Supportive Public
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MOBILIZATION CONTACTS
INITIATIVE LEADERS
Mobilization Manager
State Capacity Initiative
Public Education Initiative
Institutional Support Initiative
Local Health Officials Initiative
Non-Transient Non-Community Systems
Initiative
Technology and Training Support
Initiative
Peter E. Shanaghan
Office of Drinking Water
State Programs Division
WH-550E, ET 1045
(202)382-5813/FTS 382-5813
Brian Rourke
Office of Drinking Water
Program Development and
Evaluation Division
WH-550B, ET 1045
(202)382-7785/FTS 382-5813
Charlene Shaw
Office of Drinking Water
WH-550A, ET 1013B
(202)382-2285/FTS-382-2285
Jane Ephremides
Program Development and
Evaluation Division
Resources Management and
Evaluation Branch
Room 1017
(202)382-5513/FTS382-5513
Ken Hay
Office of Drinking Water
E1001A, WH-550E
(202)382-5456/FTS383-5456
Jeff Hass
Drinking Water/Ground Water
Protection Branch
US EPA - Region III
841 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215)597-9873/FTS597-9873
James Westrick.
Technical Support Division
Water Supply Technology
Branch, USEPA
26 W. Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
(513)569-7908/FTS 684-7908
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MOBILIZATION MANAGEMENT
ODW
DEADLINE
ACTIVITY
STATUS
1. TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
FOR COOPERATIVE EFFORTS WITH ASSOCIATIONS
a. Summary of Current and Proposed
Cooperative Efforts with Associations
List of associations with which EPA is
already working and a brief description
of the associations' current Mobilization
activities, as well as ideas for future
efforts.
b. Meetings with Associations
One-on-one meetings with associations
for the purpose of informing associations
about drinking water issues and seeking
their involvement in Mobilization.
Draft due March. 1990.
A new onsite contractor began work on
Mobilization 2/20/90. Her responsiblities will
include support to Mobilization management
for this task. Meetings will be scheduled after
the Nat'l Mobilization meeting has been held.
2. PREPARATION OF DRINKING WATER PROGRAM
INFORMATION PRODUCTS
a. Revise "Drinking Water Mobilization
Coordinators Handbook". Summarize all
comments received from Headquarters
and Regional Staff and incorporate into
the final document.
b. Preparation of Articles for Association
Newsletters and Journals. The contractor
will prepare a monthly 10-20 paragraph
article and 3-5 paragraph summary with
graphics on a Drinking Water subject to be
made available to associations for incor-
poration into their journals and newsletters.
Draft Handbook currently being revised.
Contractor support available for preparation
of articles. Topics of interest should be
forwarded to Peter Shanaghan. Articles on
existing requirements for NTNC systems and
the possible role of teachers in public
education are currently being drafted.
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MOBILIZATION MANAGEMENT
ODW
DEADLINE
ACTIVITY
STATUS
(2Q)
3. NEAR TERM MOBILIZATION INITIATIVES OBJECTIVES
a. dear and concise statements defining
specific quantifiable objectives of
Mobilization Initiatives over die next
three (3) yean.
Final draft of objectives will be
discussed at Mobilization retreat March
26.
<4Q)
4. STATE DRINKING WATER COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE
GRANTS
EPA will award grants of approximately $80,000
to each of about five (5) States to assist the
Slates in developing Drinking Water Compliance
Assurance Plans. A Drinking Water Compliance
Assurance Plan is a written strategy defining
how the State Primacy Agency will coordinate
and leverage all resources available in the
State to promote Public Water System compliance
with SDWA regulations.
The availability of these grants and the
criteria for selecting the States were
announces at the ASDWA meeting. Preliminary
proposals are due from interested States by
March 2, 1990. A committee consisting of
representatives from the ASDWA board and ODW
will choose proposals for'funding based upon
the announced criteria by mid March.
Deadline for grant award is 4th quarter FY90
and completed projects 4th quarter FV91.
3/90
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STATE CAPACITY INITIATIVE
ODW
DEADLINE
ACTIVITY
STATUS
(2Q)
1. TOP DOWN (Spread the Word)
The purpose of "Top Down" activities is to spread the
word to as many national organizations as possible
that State capacity problems could cripple imple-
mentation of the '86 Amendments and to share with
these organizations possible solutions to the prob-
lems (e.g., through materials such as the Alternative
Financing Case Studies and the soon-to-be inaugu-
rated mobilization newsletter).
a. Collaborate with Kev Groups
- AWWA
- ASTHO
- NGA
- NCSL
- State Issues Forum
Council of State Governments
- NARUC
- Chambers of Commerce
- ASDWA
- NAWC
b. Supply Kev Groups with Information and
Facilitate Change
- ASDWA Report on State Capacity
distributed
- ASDWA graphics and data
disaggregated for each State and seat
to Regions
- Case Studies of Creative Funding for
Drinking Water Program
- Generic Briefing Package/Slide Show
Actively involved; need to track.
Access via OPTS coop agreement being explored
Cooperative agreement in place (through
OCEM)
Cooperative Agreement in place (through
OW)
Initial meeting held Feb. 1990.
Initial meeting to be scheduled.
Initial meeting to be scheduled.
Initial meeting to be scheduled.
Actively involved.
Initial meeting to be scheduled.
Complete
Complete
Draft received 2/90; revisons in progress.
GFRC will prepare (due 5/90).
3/90
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STATE CAPACITY INITIATIVE
ODW
DEADLINE
ACTIVITY
STATUS
OQ)
2. BOTTOM UP (State-Specific)
This part of the initiative calls for each Region to
develop a strategy for increasing capacity in one
of their States this year. H.Q, - supplied contractor/
association assistance will then be made available,
as resources allow to help implement these concen-
trated efforts in approximately 4-7 States. Subse-
quent years will see these efforts spread to addi-
tional States. In order to receive contractor/asso-
ciation assistance, regions must submit State ap-
proved one-page action plans ("1-pagers") for
each contractor or association they wish to use.
a. Regional Strategies for selected
Slates.
b. ASDWA Targeted States
REGION
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
K
X
REGION
III
VIII
K
X
STATE
NH
NY
WV
MS
OH&WI
LA
KS
MT
NV
ID
STATE
PA, VA
CO.VT
AZ
WA
STRATEGY STATUS
Received
Received
Received
Received
Received
Received
Received (another
State may be chosen)
Received
Received
Received
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STATE CAPACITY INITIATIVE
ODW
DEADLINE
ACTIVITY
.STATUS
c. Contractor Assistance to States
available through Regions
GFRC (Specifically for developing
funding options)
- Jordan Communications (JCI)
(specifically for developing
communications strategies)
d. Association Assistance Available
- ASDWA (specifically for spreading the
word and targeting States to improve
capacity)
NGA (specifically for spreading the
word and arranging peer matches)
NCSL (working with State Legislatures
and developing model legislation)
e. Use of Contractors/Associations
- Region I
Region II
Region III
Region IV
Region V
Region VI
Region VII
Available now.
Available now.
Available now.
Available now
Available 3/15/90 (esl.)
through ODW Cooperative
Agreement.
JCI, NCSL, GFRC, contacted; 1-pager
submitted & approved for JCI; JCI
re-packaged N.H. - prepared infor-
mation for presentation to legis-
lature; N.H. drinking water program
and Region were very pleased.
No action yet.
JCI, NCSL, GFRC have been approved
to assist W. Virginia.
No action yet.
Ohio EPA has approached Region
for help.
No action yet.
No action yet.
3/90
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STATE CAPACITY INITIATIVE
ODW
DEADLINE
ACTIVITY
STATUS
Use of Contractors/Associations (com.)
- Region VIII
- Region IX
- Region X
MT and Region request NCSL; no
1-pager yet.
No action yet.
No action yet.
3. MONITORING PROGRESS
State level legislative and program-
related activities will be tracked.
4. PROFILE OF A MODEL STATE PLAN
The purpose of the Model State Plan is to define
in simple terms the elements necessry to ef-
fectively manage the State drinking water
programs now and in the future. The prin-
cipal uses of the profile are by EPA/ODW and
the States (ASDWA) to describe a fully staffed
and well intergrated program.
We are negotiating with ASDWA and
NCSL to perform tracking under our
existing grant to them.
Profile available from Brian Rourke.
3/90
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LOCAL HEALTH OFFICIALS INITIATIVE
ODW
DEADLINE
ACTIVITY
STATUS
(4Q)
1. LEARNING GUIDE TO DRINKING WATER
CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN
STATES AND UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Development of a Learners Guidebook for use
by drinking water State agencies and local
units of government when establishing
working arrangements to carry out current
drinking water regulations.
NEHA submitted proposal. The proposal
was accepted by Office of Drinking Water.
Expect project to begin 3/15/90.
<4Q)
2. WRITTEN ASSOCIATION AGREEMENTS
Establish written agreements with NEHA,
NACHO, and APHA encompassing their
activities in support of Mobilization.
NACHO letter available for review. NEHA/
Office of Drinking Water have established a
partnership on a Nat'l level. Challenge is now
for regional coordinators to develop local
affiliate/chapter partnership/agreements.
Relationship with APHA still in talking stage.
3/90
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TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING SUPPORT INITIATIVE
ODW
DEADLINE
ACTIVITY
STATUS
(4Q)
1. Low-cosi Small System Treatment
Technology This project will build
public/private partnerships to promote
the identification, development,
marketing, approval and application
of simple, inexpensive drinking water
technologies for use by small systems.
2. Emerging Technologies Workshops (CERH
The objectives of these workshops are to
actively transfer technical information on
recent emerging but proven technologies
and to encourage their incorporation into
either treatment modifications or new
plant construction.
3. State Site-specific Evaluation Guidebook
The purpose of the guidebook is to integrate
site-specific information collection and
decision-making for vulnerability
assessments, monitoring requirements,
treatment requirements, sanitary surveys,
site inspections, corrosion control programs,
wellhead protection, class V well influence
evaluations and all other system-specific
evaluations and decisions.
4. Contamination Assessment and
Management Workshop (CERI)
These workshops have been designed
to provide uniform and consistent
approaches and processes nationwide
for those officials involved in determining,
communicating about and. managing
drinking water contamination.
Six pilot projects involving low-cost
technologies are scheduled for
implementation 4th quarter FY'90.
AWWA is taking the lead on defining
a Small Systems Clearinghouse. Status
report/briefing for M. Cook will be
available March, 1990 on the complete
Initiative.
No decision between ODW and CERI
concerning more workshops.
Material from previous workshops
being put into a handbook.
Publication date 3rd quarter FY '90.
First draft complete 1/31/90.
Set for June 28-29, 1990, Charlotte, NC in
conjunction with NEHA convention; September
1990 Albuquerque, NM with ASTHO lab director
and Indian health officials, et al. E. Ohanian
will speak to Association of Stales and Terri-
torial Lab Directors June 19 at the Nal'l Confe-
rence of AWWA in Orlando, FL. ODW will parti-
cipate with Ohanian (CSD) to do 9 seminars with
OSWER on "Technology Transfer Seminars on
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TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING SUPPORT INITIATIVE
ODW
DEADLINE
ACTIVITY
STATUS
(4Q)
4. (cont.)
5. FSTRAC - FSTRAC is a well established
mechanism for transmitting information
and producing outputs that improve EPA/
State cooperation and consistency. Initial
FSTRAC outputs (i.e. States standard report,
volatilization model) have been completed;
new projects have been started (State
occurrence report, dermal absorption model,
complex mixtures report); and other
activities are being planned (e.g. risk
communication pamphlet).
6. Methods Video/Pamphlet - ODW will
produce a videotape and companion
booklet covering some of the EPA
approved methods for the analysis of
synthetic chemicals (SOCs). The SOCs
covered will be certain pesticides, and
possibly, polychlorinated biphenyts
(PCBs) and polynuclear aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAHs).
7. Environmental Pollution Control
Alternatives-Drinking Water - EPA's
Center for Environmental Research
Information is developing a document
that describes concerns with drinking
water quality, including the identification
of contaminants, the need for treatment,
methods available for treatment
(description, schematics, performance,
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Incineration and Alternative Treatment of Enc
getic Compounds to Minimize Effects to Air, Soil
and Water, Supplies".
Ongoing.
Expected completion September, 1990.
Document due 4th quarter FY'90.
Emphasis modified to focus on small systems.
Second draft completed for internal review.
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TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING SUPPORT INITIATIVE
ODW
DEADLINE
ACTIVITY
STATUS
7. (cont.)
costs, case studies), and charts for
process selection and costs for
removal of various contaminants.
8. Lead Activities
a. Videotape - ODW will prepare a
videotape as an aid to the Lead in
School Drinking Water Manual.
b. Corrosion Control Guidance Manual
This manual will explain to PWSs and
States the steps necessary to comply
with the new rules for lead and
copper in drinking water. Sampling
and corrosion control treatment,
especially minimization of lead
levels at the tap, will be emphasized.
The manual will be coordinated with
the AWWARF corrosion control text.
c. Corrosion Control Training Course
ODW will sponsor one pilot and several
additional training courses on how to
apply the guidance manual to meet the
new regulatory requirements.
9. Training Strategy - Strategy to address
highest priority training needs using the
resources available from all external
sources.
Video completion date second
quarter FY '90.
Draft manual due 3rd quarter FY '90.
Training course will be developed
4th quarter FY '90.
National Coalition meeting held on March 5,
1990. Association agreed that the group
should meet twice a year. Proceedings from
the meeting available from J. Lebowich.
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INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT INITIATIVE
ODW
DEADLINE
ACTIVITY
STATUS
dQ)
1. Florida Small Systems Compliance
Improvements - Cooperative effort between
EPA, State, Counties, NRWA, and Florida RWA.
Objective is to demonstrate the effectiveness
of a strong enforcement presence on small sys-
tem compliance. Training and TA are
available to those wishing to avoid enforce-
ment actions. Pre and Post surveys of
drinking water related knowledge and attitudes.
2. PA Mobile Home Parks Cooperative -
Project to demonstrate the feasibility
of a group of mobile home park systems to
enter into a cooperative arrangement for
the procurement of operations and
management services and water treatment.
The Steering Committee met with Mike Cook
and Howard Rhodes (DER) on the project to
discuss progress to date. The first training
session in Hillsborough County was conducted
on February 14, 1990.
Eleven MHPs are participating. Monthly
"in-service" meetings are being conducted
between sponsors and MHPs, providing
participants technical assistance O&M,
financial self-assessment. PSC is providing
Circuit Rider technical assistance: weekly
visits to each system. The Steering Com-
mittee met at the end of January. The project
will be discussed at the AWWA Conference in
June.
(3Q)
3. Study: State Operator Certification Programs
Evaluation of current State certification
programs to determine the feasibility of a
mandatory certification requirement.
The institutional support workgroup re-
viewed aspects of the reports. The results
are being repackaged based upon the com-
ments. A draft will be circulated for review
by mid-March.
4. National Conference of _. ,-
Prepare pamphlet directed at State legis-
latures on SDWA and drinking water programs
for legislatures on and problems. Workshop(s)
for State legislators and their staffs to be
conducted.
The legislative pamphlet on drinking water
was distributed to State legislators. Copies
will be provided to the Regions for their
information. ASDWA is receiving their own
copies.
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INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT INITIATIVE
ODW
DEADLINE
ACTIVITY
STATUS
(4Q)
5. Small Water System Operation
Certification Exam Develop a standard
certification exam for operators of
systems serving 500 or less people.
6. Workshop of 10-12 States in developing
legislative proposal and strategies gov-
erning the viability of new small
drinking water systems.
The ABC plans to conduct regional work-
shops involving State certification per-
sonnel as well as State drinking water
personnel.
Task order is being developed, and dis-
cussions on the content and format are
being conducted. This will probably be
scheduled for late 4th quarter.
7. Information Brochure - a publication high-
lighting O&M, mergers and acquisitions.
A draft will be circulated for internal com-
ment in early March.
INITIATIVE WORKGROUP
Bill Thurston R9
Mike Leonard R4
Dan Fraser Montana
Rich Sieffert Washington
Dick Coddington
John Trax NRWA
Next meeting scheduled for 3rd quarter
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NON-TRANSIENT NON-COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
ODW
DEADLINE
ACTIVITY
STATUS
(4Q)
(4Q)
1. National Education Association
Reach written agreement with the
National Education Association on
implementation roles.
2. Drinking Water Seminars
"How-to" Drinking Water compliance
seminars that will be co-sponsored
by the manufacturing associations.
Preliminary Meetings held; follow-up
meetings to be scheduled
Concept Paper outlining roles of EPA and
associations completed 12/89. Seminar pro-
posed for 4th quarter FY'90.
3. Association Meetings - Individual
meetings with school and industry
associations. (See attached list of
schools and industry associations)
Meetings to be scheduled 3rd quarter FY'90.
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PUBLIC EDUCATION INITIATIVE
ODW
DEADLINE
.ACTIVITY
STATUS
(4Q)
(3Q)
! Public Education Strategy Development
Cooperative effort with OPPE to convene a
a focus group to advise ODW on how to
communicate its messages to the public.
2. Slide Show - Development of a comprehensive
35mm slide show with detailed talking points.
Additional modules for slide show.
3. Specific Subject General Public Pamphlets
a. Bottled Water
b. Household Water Treatment
c. SDWA for State and Local Officials
d. Radon Pamphlet
e. Compliance/Enforcement Pamphlet
f. Citizens guide
g. Lead and Your Drinking Water
4. National Drinking Water Week - National
celebration of Congressional!)- mandated
week.
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Preliminary meeting with OPPE held. ODW
management has approved concept. Follow-up
meeting with OPPE scheduled for March 20.
70 slide Program Overview produced. National
program now available. Condensed Regional
presentation scheduled for 3rd quarter.
To be developed 3rd quarter FY'90.
Pamphlet due 4th quarter FY'90. Contract
money allocated.
Pamphlet due 4th quarter FY'90. Contract
money allocated.
Pamphlet due 4th quarter FY'90. Contract
money allocated.
In focus group for review with OW, ORP.
Scheduled completion 4th quarter FY'90.
Final draft in OW for approval.
Ongoing draft. Scheduled completion
4th quarter FY'90.
Ongoing. Draft in review with J. Orme.
Scheduled completion 4th quarter FY'90.
This revision is ongoing and is scheduled
for completion 4th quarter FY'90.
Ongoing. Coordination with coalition for Nat'l
Drinking Water Week first week of May, 1990.
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PUBLIC EDUCATION INITIATIVE
ODW
DEADLINE
ACTIVITY
STATUS
5. Basic Outreach Materials - Assemble
resource material for an Office biblio-
graphy of available information. Computer
software package will be developed.
6. prinking Water Exhibit - Two exhibits (one
30 feet long and one pop-up portable)
available for meetings and conferences.
7. Safe Drinking Water Hotline - Primary
function is to assist both the regulated
community and the Public with their
understanding of the regulations and
programs developed in response to the
Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments
of 1986.
8. Lead Activities:
Raleigh. NC Pilot Project - ODW conducted
a pilot public education project to determine
which approaches to public education work
best. The results will be used to refine the
proposed rules and to develop a public
education program.
A Community Guide to Lead in School
prinkiny Water.
Sampling for Lead at Nursery Schools
and Dav Care Centers.
All documents have been reviewed and
abstracted. Moving into system development
phase. System due date 3rd quarter FY'90.
Ongoing.
Ongoing.
Final Report is scheduled for 3/90.
Final is scheduled for 3/90.
Final is scheduled for 3/90.
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PUBLIC EDUCATION INITIATIVE
ODW
DEADLINE
ACTIVITY
STATUS
8. Lead Activities (cont.):
Pamphlet on Lead for pregnant women
and families with school age children - We
have developed this pamphlet for pregnant
women and families in order to educate
particular segment of the public on the
problems, sources, and health effects of
lead. Pilot project in Raleigh, NC. We hope
to go nationwide with it soon.
This pamphlet is in Draft. Completion is
scheduled for 4th quarter.
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ODW/OMPC JOINT ACTIVITIES WORKPLAN
LEAH
PROJECT
STATUS
OMPC
OMPC
OMPC
CoBank/RCAC
Financing and Outreach for Small Systems -
Objective is implementation of a pilot financing
and management assistance program for water
and wastewater systems with compliance problems.
Project seeks to identify leadership opportunities
and potential contributions from private sector
lenders to address the small systems need for long
term, fixed-rate financing.
RCAC Arizona Outreach Demonstration Project
Objective is to demonstrate the effectiveness
of a comprehensive outreach program providing
information and assistance for small, rural com-
munities in Arizona. The project includes 3 major
components:
l)Developing a formal state outreach initiative
in cooperation with an advisory team of key
players.
2) Implementing a pilot project to bring 3
communities experiencing significant water
and wastewater problems into compliance.
3) Document the results and benefits of the project.
Joint Publications
Credit Worthiness Brochure -
This project would develop a short, easily under-
standable financial brochure .for local water
and wastewater officials explaining how to
determine and improve a community's credit
worthiness.
Continuing on-site assessments and working with
local officials. CoBank and subcontractor reviewing
current management and structure of 2 selected
communities to ensure viability of proposed
financing and ownership options.
Outreach Stratepv Development
* Formal outreach plan discussed. Statewide
master outreach agenda worked up by RIC and
Slate outreach providers. State resource guide
reviewed final draft due March 10. State
Resource Analysis completed. Presentation
on project to be given on March 28 as part
of ODW/OMPC joint outreach conference.
Matrix of outreach services completed.
Statewide training and funding calendar
proposed.
Assistance to Achieve Compliance
Work with communities progressing. Action
plans and on-site visits completed. Waiting
for Region 9 ruling to proceed.
SDWA Complianpe Clinics
* 2 have been held.
* AZDEQ to hold monthly clinics in 1990 with
info and resource materials from RCAC.
Task Order completed and is awaiting approval.
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ODW/OMPC JOINT ACTIVITIES WORKPLAN
LEAD
TROJECTL
STATUS
OMPC
OMPC
OEW
OMPC
ODW
Building Support for Increased User Fees
Pamphjet
Building Support for Increased User Fees
Pamphlet (cont'd)
This project will develop a foldout specifically
for small community officials which would be a
summary of the information contained in the
EPA publication titled "Building Support for
Increasing User Fees".
Progress in Helping Small Systems
Joint report on the accomplishments of the
Mobilization and outreach efforts to assist
small systems. The report will contain a sum-
mary of a few success stories with small systems.
Intended audiences include States, national asso-
ciations, and the general public.
Water Conservation in Small Communities --
Case Studies
To develop the text and graphical layout for a pam-
phlet on effective water conservation programs
for small communities (population to 10,000 or
less). Intended audience will be small community
political and utility officials, as well as assistance
providers (RCAFs, FmHA, HUD, Cooperative Exten-
tion Service, etc.).
Joint Meetings
National Meeting - Joint meeting for all Mobili-
zation and Score Coordinators during March 26-
30. Promote greater awareness and cooperation.
Task Order is being developed; project awaiting
funding.
Project to be completed under "quick turn-
around" tasks of CADMUS work assignment.
Task Order being developed.
Meeting scheduled for Marriott. Fairview Park.
Fairfax, VA. Agenda is being developed. Draft
agenda and invitation sent out to Regions.
Speakers and panels being put together. Draft
agenda and invitations sent out to Regions.
Speakers and panels being put together.
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ODW/OMPC JOINT ACTIVITIES WORKPLAN
LEAD PROJECT STATUS
CDW Regional Forum - Joint Mobilization/Outreach Region 7's workshop is March 7-8, 1990 in
meetings in Regions for Regional, State, and Kansas City, we have approved a proposal from
Association staff. Region 4, and now have formal proposals
from Regions 3 and 8.
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FY1989 MOBILIZATION INCENTIVE GRANTS
REGION I
PROJECT STATUS
THE POWER TO PROTECT - THE LOCAL ROLE IN GROUND WATER
PROTECTION - Melissa Paley (617) 565-3558
Production of a 25 minute video tape that provides technical assis- Completed filming video; video being edited. Com-
tance to local municipal officials, water utility operators and regional pletion expected 2nd quarter FY'90. Putting together
planners on the importance and methods of protecting ground water brochure to announce the video.
supplies. The program will include 4 case studies of communities that
have confronted ground water problems and developed unique pro-
grams to address them.
Federal Funding - $13,000 Matching Funds - $12,000
PLUMBING INSPECTOR TRAINING - (MASSACHUSETTS)
Kevin Riley (617) 565-3619
Development and video tape of 3 training sessions for plumbing inspec- Massachusetts, New England Water Works Association
tors in areas of lead plumbing/corrosion control, cross connections, and the Board of Plumbing Inspectors have completed
and point-of-use and point-of-entry treatment devices. the script. Filming on 3/20-22.
Federal Funding - $10,000 Matching Funds - $8,000
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FY1989 MOBILIZATION INCENTIVE GRANTS
REGION II
PROJECT
STATUS
PACKAGE SLOW SAND FILTRATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT -
(PUERTO RICO) Susan Shaw (212) 264-4448
Construction, installation and monitoring of 2 full scale prefabricated
package slow sand filters. Monitoring will be for turbidity and bac-
teriological. The package plants are potentially inexpensive, effective,
and require low skilled maintenance which makes them potentially
an ideal technology for small systems.
Federal Funding - $15,000 Matching Funds - $8,000
Revised workplan due March, 1990.
WORKSHOP FOR RAIN WATER COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATORS -
(VIRGIN ISLANDS) Edwin Khadaran (212) 264-1347
Development of a training workshop and operation maintenance
manual for operators of rain water collection systems.
Federal Funding - $10.000 Matching Funds - $3.334
Workshop completed in August.
Document entitled "Operation and Maintenance of
Rain Water Catchment System" developed in con-
junction with training workshops available from
Peter Shanaghan. More workshops are planned if
funding is made available.
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FY1989 MOBILIZATION INCENTIVE GRANTS
REGION III
PRO.TECT STATUS
SMALL SYSTEM FINANCIAL VIABILITY STUDY - (PENNSYLVANIA)
Development of a model law or regulation which would set minimum The State of Pennsylvania will be conducting the
viability requirements for small water systems. This project would Viability Study through a contractor. The RFP has
included an evaluation of minimum revenues needed to comply with been issued by Pennsylvania; Grant will be awarded
the current and proposed regulations, the corresponding system in mid March. Completion of study due 4th quarter t
size necessary to generate the revenues, the O&M capabilities re* FY'90. .
quired to remain viable, and the ability to collect revenues.
Federal Funding - $34,300 Matching Funds - $80,700
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FY1989 MOBILIZATION INCENTIVE GRANTS
REGION IV
PROJECT S T A T IJ S
PREPARATION OF COMPLIANCE MANUAL - (FLORIDA)
Carta Pierce (404) 347-2913
Development of a manual that would give step by step compliance EPA has not received a draft of the RFP from
instructions for all requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act Florida. The contract will be awarded May 31.
as Amended. The Manual would include monitoring requirements, August 31, the contractor will submit the final
construction, operation, public notification, lead testing, and THM report to the state.
and radioactivity compliance. It would be designed so that a State's
drinking water rules could be included. The target audience is
public water systems operators.
Federal Funding - $10,000 Matching Funds - $7,500
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REGION VIII
FY1989 MOBILIZATION INCENTIVE GRANTS
PROJECT
STATUS
MOBILIZATION TO COMMUNICATE THE IMPACT OF RADIONUCLIDE
CONTAMINANTS ON SMALL DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS - (WYOMING)
David Schmidt (303) 293-1415
Development of a manual that could be used to assess, communicate,
and manage the risks of radionuclide contamination of small water
systems. The main thrust of this effort will be to identify systems
that may violate the future MCL for radionuclide contaminants and
to mobilize the communities to support the owner/operators of the
small systems in resolving the contamination problems.
Federal Funding - $20,000 Matching Funds - $1,000
Issued a $20,000 grant to AWWA in cooperation with the
Rocky Mountain AWWA section. Have held several
meetings with AWWA headquarters. At the last meeting
AWWA delivered a workplan with names of 2-4 systems
with high levels of Uranium and Radon; these systems
may need capital improvements. The assistance to be
delivered will cover risk communication, alternative
financing, technical needs assessment. May have a
more general meeting for other systems based on con-
taminants' levels and interest. Completion 4th quarter
FY'90.
MOBILIZATION TO BAN LEAD FROM DRINKING WATER - (PRIMACY
STATES - REGION VIII)
David Schmidt (303) 293-1415
Full analysis of State lead ban issues as they relate to the Lead Ban
Rule. Reports will be issued for each State describing the institutional
structure and resources required to implement the Lead Ban.
Federal Funding - $5,000 Matching Funds - $ -0-
Report phase complete.
Reports on the States include:
1. Statute and analyses of missing regulations.
2. State's ability to implement and enforce.
States have received 9-10 reports. Region VIII has
requested that states explain how they will manage the
identified deficiencies.
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FY1989 MOBILIZATION INCENTIVE GRANTS
REGION X
PROJECT STATUS
ALASKA DRINKING WATER PROJECT - (ALASKA)
Larry Worley (206) 442-1893
Development of posters, pamphlets, etc., for display in local health Person in charge on health workers side is not
clinics highlighting "Safe Drinking Water". These materials will be cooperating. This project is in (rouble.
used in conjunction with training sessions prepared for selected
Alaskan remote villages. The sessions would address topics such as
waterborne diseases, untreated drinking water health effects, and
roles of PWS operators protecting community health.
Federal Funding - $15.000 Matching Funds - $8,000
A PROPOSAL FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A MODEL BUDGET
FOR SMALL WATER SYSTEMS - (WASHINGTON)
Development of model budgets for small water systems and development Project proceeding well, but behind schedule; all
of a user's guide to be used by small water systems to develop their bud- contractor paperwork is in for approval. Expect 10
gets. The guide would help a small water systems to better meet drinking have consultant working not later than March 1.
water requirements. Jane Ephremides has been in contact with Washington
staffers.
Federal Funding - $15,000 Matching Funds $5,000
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