IOWWA S ONSITE OBSERVER

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IOWWA’S ONSITE

OBSERVER

03 Mega-Conference

Report

03 Check CE Hours

04 Conference

05 Agenda

05 Annual Meeting

Notice

06 Conference Quick

Facts

06 Thank These

Companies

07 Update: Conference

08 Presenters

09 Conference

Registration

10 Sponsor Contract

12 Keynoter Stock

12 Caption Contest

13 2020 Workshops

14 Workshop

Registration

15 Installation

Overview &

CIOWTS Testing

Registration

16 Chapter 69 —

17 S.F. 511

18 Exhibit Contract

19 Member Spotlight

Snow arrived earlier than normal this year, forcing us to start changing gears for the snow removal season. We put plows on the trucks and then the finicky Iowa weather decided to warm up again and bring on the mud. I officially want to refer to 2019 as “The Year of Mud.” We haven’t been able to catch a break from it since the snow finally melted in the spring and the April showers lasted well into the prime time for ground work. The saturated soil created conditions in which we had to modify many installations from conventional to alternative systems. The soil structure and moisture content created unsuitable environments for previously agreed upon systems, plans and prices. This can be frustrating for both contractors and homeowners. It is a struggle when the costs increase and the best choice is an alternative system that requires a maintenance agreement. We all know how important these agreements are despite the recent events unfolding around Senate File 511.

About a month ago, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources held a meeting for installation contractors, maintenance contractors, sanitarians, and the

industry as a whole (see pages 16 & 17) regarding Senate File 511.

The meeting was to discuss possible changes to Chapter 69 of the Iowa Code and to address alternative system maintenance. There was an excellent turnout and everyone attending was opposed to any changes to the Iowa Code that would set the industry back or be detrimental to water quality. In the next two to five years, the DNR is looking into updating the Code in ways that will improve water quality. This includes changes to what defines trained maintenance providers. In order to bring about positive changes to the future drafts of the Iowa Code, we need to be aware of upcoming changes and give our input as an association.

Look over the article in this newsletter. If you have any

questions or comments, please bring them up to the IOWWA Board. I hope you’ve all had a great year and I look forward to seeing you all at IOWWA’s conference on January 7th, 8th and 9th. Have a happy holiday season and safe travels.

+IN THIS ISSUE

2019

winter

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

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2 THE ONSITE OBSERVER »

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Service is our

Specialty

Iowa manufacturer of precast

concrete septic tanks

• 500 to 2250 gallons – 2 compartment tanks

• 1500 to 2250 – 3 compartment tanks

• Pump tanks

• Well and grease pits

• Eco Pure Peat Moss •

Supplier of

• Leach field pipe

• Infiltrator chambers

• Sewage pumps

Swales Precast Inc.

1-800-747-2292

563-933-2228 (fax)

www.swalesprecast.com

[email protected]

• Effluent filters

• Distributor boxes

• Risers and more

Premier Coco Filter Tanks,

Advantex-Ready Tanks

MUNICIPAL SUPPLY,

INC.

1550 NE 51st AVENUE

DES MOINES, IA 50313-2123

515-262-1300 FAX 515-262-6662 WATS 1-800-747-2025

• AK and Snider Tanks

• Submersible Sump / Effluent Pumps / Grinder Pumps

• Pumps: Barnes / Blue Angel / Liberty • SPI – Septic Products Inc.

• SJE Rhombus • Wet Taps • Coco Filters

• CSI & Bio Difusers • Tuf-Tite D Box • Polylok Covers

• Bill Laws: Valve Insertion / Line Stopping Service / 4-inch through 12-inch Line Tapping

INSIDE SALES: STEVE AND TONY WHITAKER, BEN NELSON,

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It is the policy of the Iowa Onsite Waste Water Association (IOWWA) that no individual be excluded from any association activity based on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability.

2019 BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT » RICK MIENE Miene’s Septic Service Inc., Robins 319-393-4142, [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT » JEFF SHERMAN Floyd County Board of Health, Charles City 641-330-7440, [email protected]

SECRETARY » AIMEE DEVEREAUX Emmet County Public Health, Estherville 712-362-2490, [email protected]

TREASURER » MARGARET JAYNES Story County Environmental Health, Nevada 515-382-7241, [email protected]

PAST PRESIDENT » AMANDA WINTERS Winters Septic Service, Iowa Falls

641-373-0804, [email protected]

WILL BOSTON

Wastewater Supply, Riverside

TREVOR DICKERSON

Ground N Down LLC, Cedar Rapids 319-855-2837, [email protected]

SAM KUSTER

Advanced Drainage Systems

BRANDON PESKA

Kinzenbaw Earthmoving, Marengo 319-929-5687, [email protected]

TIM ROZENDAAL Rozendaal Tiling, Monroe

CONTACT IOWWA » MATT VINSAND Executive Director, Urbandale

515-225-1051, [email protected] or [email protected] www.iowwa.com

NOWRA

MEGA-CONFERENCE

REPORT

On October 15 and 16, IOWWA vice president and board member Jeff Sherman, Floyd County Board of Health, attended part of the Mega-Conference in Loveland, CO. That conference was put on by the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA), the Colorado Professionals in Onsite Wastewater (CPOW), the State Onsite Regulators Alliance (SORA) and the National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT).

Jeff reports there were many very good speakers addressing everything from a NOWRA update to the USDA and troubleshooting septic tanks. His favorite presenter was Mark Elliott, an associate professor in the civil, construction and environmental engineering department at the University of Alabama. His topic was understanding the challenges and opportunities for rural wastewater in resource-poor areas, including the Alabama Black Belt. This is a primary focus of Dr. Elliott’s research.

Want a quick and easy way to determine where you stand with continuing education (CE) hours? IOWWA members and non-members can do a “Continuing Education Search” from the organization’s home page (www.iowwa.com). Just enter any part of your first or last name or your company affiliation to see what hours are credited to you.

SEARCH YOUR CE HOURS AT IOWWA.COM

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2020 – TOTAL CE HOURS 5.0

7:00 AM Registration Opens | Convention Center Lobby

7:15 AM

Exhibit Hall Continental Breakfast | Exhibitor Networking

WELCOME

8:00 – 9:45 AM

Grand Ballroom 1.0 CE hour

Welcome – Rick Miene, IOWWA Board President NOWRA – Dr. Sara Heger

Keynote – Kent Stock, “Defying the Odds” 2020 Exhibitor Products and Services Preview

9:45 – 10:30 AM Exhibit Hall

Exhibitor Networking | Roe-D-Hoe

Have your Black-out Bingo card marked for a chance to win $100.00!

SESSION 1

10:30 – 11:30 AM

1.0 CE Hour

Nutrient Removal and Difficult Sites

+ Waterloo Biofilter Systems Inc., Platinum Plus Sponsor

Microbial Induced Corrosion in Concrete Tanks **

+ Sam Lines,

Concrete Sealants Inc.

EPA's Decentralized Wastewater Program **

+ Zachary Lowenstein, EPA, Office of Wastewater Management

11:30AM – 1:15 PM

Exhibit Hall Lunch | Exhibitor Networking | Roe-D-Hoe

SESSION 2

1:15 – 2:15 PM

1.0 CE Hour

AdvanTex and Difficult Sites

+ Cory Lyons, Orenco Systems, Inc., Platinum Plus Sponsor

Mound System Design Using Excel Spreadsheets **

+ Dr. Sara Heger, Univ. of MN

Land Application — The Right Way, Not the ‘Old’ Way **

+ Tom Ferrero, NAWC Environmental, LLC

SESSION 3

2:25 – 3:25 PM

1.0 CE Hour

Choosing the Correct System for the Site **

+ Tom Fritts, Residential Wastewater Treatment Company

Watertightness and Durability of Precast Concrete Septic Tanks **

+ Claude Goguen, PE, LEEP, National Precast Concrete Association

Dedicated Septage Treatment Facility — What To Do With the Water and Solids **

+ Tom Ferrero, NAWC Environmental, LLC

3:25 – 4:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Exhibitor Networking | Roe-D-Hoe

SESSION 4

4:00 – 5:00 PM 1.0 CE Hour NSF Standard 40 Certification Overview ** + Sharon Steiner, NSF International

Septic System Emerging Issue: Microplastics **

DNR Update **

+ Cory Frank, Iowa DNR

5:00 – 7:00 PM

Exhibit Hall

President’s Reception | Exhibitor Networking Roe-D-Hoe 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Auction 6:15 PM

JANUARY 8-9, 2020 | DOUBLETREE BY HILTON CEDAR RAPIDS CONVENTION COMPLEX

ALL SESSIONS: CE hours as noted are approved for the CIOWTS credential; Those marked with ** are approved for Time of Transfer.

CONFERENCE AGENDA

22ND IOWWA

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OFFICIAL NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE IOWA ONSITE WASTEWATER ASSOCIATION The Annual Business Meeting of the Iowa Onsite Waste Water Association (IOWWA) will be held at 12:15 p.m. on January 9, 2020, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, Cedar Rapids, IA.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 – TOTAL CE HOURS 4.0

7:00 – 1:00 PM Registration is Open | Convention Center Lobby

7:00 – 8:00 AM

Exhibit Hall

Continental Breakfast | Exhibitor Networking | Roe-D-Hoe

Have your Black-out Bingo card marked for a chance to win $100.00!

SESSION 1

7:30 – 8:30 AM

1.0 CE hour

CDL and Pre-Trip **

+ Sgt. Jeffrey Jones, Iowa Motor Vehicle Enforcement, and Rick Miene, Miene Septic Service

Advanced Systems, Plus & Minuses; Cause for Failures in Some of the Advanced Systems **

+ Dave Gustafson, Univ. of MN

Installation of Septic Systems with Maintenance in Mind **

+ Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions, and Jeff Sherman, Floyd County Public Health

SESSION 2

8:40 – 9:40 AM

1.0 CE hour

Iowa One Call **

+ Ben Booth, Iowa One Call

Proper Installation and Inspection of Precast Concrete Tanks **

+ Claude Goguen, PE, LEEP, National Precast Concrete Association

Effluent Sampling — Becoming a DNR Qualified NPDES Sampler **

+ Mike Birmingham, State of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory; Aimee Devereaux, Emmet and Palo Alto Co. Public Health; and Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health Dept.

9:40 – 11:00 AM

Exhibit Hall Exhibitor Networking | Roe-D-Hoe

SESSION 3

11:00 – 12:00 noon

1.0 CE hour

Vacuum Truck Training: Understanding Air Machines **

+ Wayne Vanden Berge, Advance Pump & Equipment Company, and Mike Rost, National Vacuum Equipment

Aerobic or Anaerobic — Which One is Better? **

Critical Soil and Site Conditions **

+ Dan Wheeler, Univ. of MN

12:15 – 1:30 PM

Grand Ballroom

IOWWA Annual Business Meeting and Lunch Raffle Closes at 12:00 Noon

Tickets will be drawn during the Annual Business Meeting and winning tickets posted in the Exhibit Hall

SESSION 4

1:45 – 2:45 PM

1.0 CE hour

Soils Evaluation **

+ Dan Wheeler, Univ. of MN

Groundwater Protection Through Management of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems **

(Turn question card in at the Registration Desk before 11:00 AM Thursday)

+ Dave Gustafson, Univ. of MN

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6 THE ONSITE OBSERVER » Dates

Wednesday, January 8, and Thursday, January 9, 2020

Tuesday, January 7: Pre-conference CIOWTS credential testing

and sessions with IDPH CE hours available. See iowwa.com

(events, annual conference) for pre-conference information.

Location

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, 350 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

Getting There

Conveniently located in downtown Cedar Rapids just off I-380, the hotel is only 15 minutes from Eastern Iowa Airport. It overlooks the Cedar River running through downtown.

Parking

The hotel offers self-parking at $12 per day.

Booking Your Room

IOWWA’s room block at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex is released December 15. Rate is $109.00 + tax (single- or double-occupancy). Call 319-731-4444 or reserve online at http://doubletree.hilton. com/en/dt/groups/personalized/C/CIDCCDT-IOW-20200107/ index.jhtml. You can also use Group Code “IOW” when booking on the hotel web site.

Renew and Save $$$

Be sure your 2020 IOWWA dues are paid so you can attend at member rate! Members pay only $150, saving $150 per person over the non-member fee. Register using the membership/ registration form on page 9 or register online at www.iowwa. com/pages/trainings. You can also complete the membership application online at www.iowwa.com/pages/membershipap-plication. IOWWA membership must be renewed annually.

Great Topics and Speakers

Take a look at the agenda on pages 4 and 5 and view the newly announced concurrent speaker sessions on pages 7 and 8. See all write-ups on the sessions at www.iowwa/pages/ conference.

Conference CE Credits

Each conference attendee receives a punch card listing all programs presented and the number of CE hours that can be earned by attending the concurrent sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. These hours can be used for CIOWTS creden-tial renewal, and Time of Transfer inspector CE requirements

(Time of Transfer hours are ONLY given when indicated on the punch card). Your participation in a workshop is indi-cated on the card as you exit each program attended. NOTE:

Continuing education hours are based on actual class time only.

And You Won’t Want to Miss…

+ Iowa’s Roe-D-Hoe competition + Black-out Bingo/pages/conference + Ever-popular auction and raffle

+ Huge exhibit area and exceptional vendors ready to interact

Cancellation Policy

Written notice of cancellation of conference registrations must be received 7 days prior to the conference to receive a refund, less $50 processing fee. The conference will be held in inclement weather.

START THANKING

THESE COMPANIES!

Look who has signed on to exhibit at the

IOWWA’s January conference. Several are also

event sponsors!

QUICK FACTS

22ND IOWWA

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

+ Advance Pump &

Equipment (welcome and

keynote sponsor)

+ Advanced Drainage Systems + Allied Systems, Inc.

+ Cam Spray (lanyard sponsor) + Cedar Rapids Winpump

(annual business meeting lunch sponsor)

+ CompanyCam + Concrete Sealants, Inc. + Contractor Solutions + Crust Busters + Deep Trekker, Inc. + Des Moines Winsupply

(program printing sponsor)

+ Imperial Industries, Inc.

(refreshment breaks sponsor)

+ Infiltrator Water

Technologies (gold sponsor)

+ Interstate Power Systems + Iowa Pump Works + Iowa Step and Tank + Mid-Tech Services Inc.

+ Municipal Supply/Midwest

Pipe Supply

+ NSF International + Norwesco / Big Rivers

Marketing LLC

+ Orenco Systems, Inc.

(platinum plus sponsor)

+ Polylok

+ Premier Tech Aqua

(president’s reception sponsor)

+ Quinn Equipment, Inc. + Rexco Equipment, Inc. + Roth

+ Septic Tank Parts.com + T. G. Rankin Company + Tuf-Tite, Inc

+ Wastewater Supply + Waterloo Biofilter Systems

Inc. (platinum plus sponsor)

+ Wieser Concrete + Wieser Precast Steps + Wisconsin Surplus

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Ben Booth, Iowa One Call

Iowa One Call

This session offers an overview of the legal

require-ments mandated under Iowa Code chapter 480. It will include how to maximize efficiency and minimize construction delays by understanding and utilizing the electronic online ticketing system (ITIC) and how to properly utilize the ITIC mapping tools in order to provide a clear, precise and accurate description of the proposed excavation area.

Mike Birmingham, State of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory at Univ. of Iowa; Aimee Devereaux, Emmet and Palo Alta Co. Public Health; and Margaret Jaynes, Story County Environmental Health

Effluent Sampling – Becoming a DNR-Qualified NPDES Sampler

This session will train contractors or homeowners on the proper technique on how to collect effluent samples for the DNR’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit #4 sam-pling requirements. Attendees will also learn how to properly ship samples so they are not rejected when re-ceived at the lab. Upon completion of this training, the attendee will receive certification to conduct General Permit #4 sampling.

Special Instructions for this session: To receive the Qualified Sampler Certification, you will be required to attend the entire session. There will be a sign-in/sign-out sheet to monitor room activity. After the start of the session (5-8 min.) a sign-in sheet will be distributed so it is important to arrive on time. Contact information will be required including name, company (if applicable), email and complete mailing address. Information will be provided at the session on how you will receive the Qualified Sampler Certificate, preferably via email.

Cory Frank, Iowa Department of Natural Resources

IDNR Updates

TOT inspection-related information will be featured in this session. Emphasis will be on proper inspection techniques and reporting. Reminders of what is in-cluded in the administrative code related to “required” vs “other allowable processes” will be discussed. Other updates will include the creation of a new IDNR TOT database, updates for the septic pumper licensing and NPDES GP4.

Claude Goguen, P.E., LEED AP, National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA)

Watertightness and Durability of Precast Concrete Septic Tanks

The wastewater tank is a key component to the system. Among other things, it must be durable and watertight. This session examines the process of precast concrete tank manufacturing. We will also discuss key best practices during manufacturing and installation that will enhance durability and maintain watertightness of these structures to help extend the service life of the system.

Proper Installation and Inspection of Precast Concrete Tanks

A precast concrete tank made of the best materials and with the finest craftsmanship can still be compromised with poor installation. Learn the most common mistakes committed during poor tank installations. Shortcuts taken during installation can result in significant issues. Learn tips for ensuring the tank is installed correctly as well as proper inspection and testing of the tank.

MEET MORE PRESENTERS OF CONFERENCE SESSIONS

The fall issue of the Onsite Observer provided information on numerous conference speakers

and topics. Here are sessions that have been finalized since that issue was printed. All

descriptions of conference sessions are available at www.iowwa.com/pages/conference.

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Dave Gustafson, PE, University of Minnesota Extension Service

Advanced Systems, Plus & Minuses; Cause for Failures in Some of the Advanced Systems

This discussion will identify the different types of tech-nology the industry can apply to systems to create a better treatment environment for the wastewater. With the choices identified, the problems that are common in these additional technologies will be evaluated.

Groundwater Protection Through Management of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems

This discussion will connect the proper care and ser-vice of onsite treatment systems to the protection of groundwater. The session will identify the importance of the steps to be sure that our groundwater resources are available into the future.

(Q&A - Turn question card in at the Registration Desk before 11:00 AM Thursday).

Jeff Jones, Iowa Motor Vehicle Enforcement and Rick Miene, Miene Septic Service

CDL and Pre-Trip

Overview of CDL and vehicle equipment.

Cory Lyon, Orenco Systems, Inc.

+ Platinum Plus Sponsor

AdvanTex and Difficult Sites

Do you have a difficult property that needs an I/A system that can fit in a small space? The AdvanTex Treatment System Application seminar will show you how the AX20, AX25RT and AX100 treatment systems can be applied to residential and small commercial systems, including difficult sites with limiting fac-tors. Additionally, this seminar will cover the current approval and sizing criteria for residential and small commercial applications.

Katie Resor, R & R Septic Solutions, and Jeff Sherman, Floyd County Public Health

Installation of Alternative Systems with Maintenance in Mind

Investing a small amount of time upfront during the installation can save wasted time and money down the road. It will also eliminate the headaches that you and the service provider will have to deal with. This session will cover small, quick, inexpensive changes

to plumbing, electrical and hardware used at the time of installation that will make your life easier later on. Sampling issues for alternative systems also will be discussed.

Travis Scott, Waterloo Biofilter Systems Inc.

+ Platinum Plus Sponsor

Nutrient Removal and Difficult Sites

During this session team members of Waterloo Biofilter will share how they can help all IOWWA members. Travis Scott will discuss installations in Iowa and their local support network for installers, designers and sanitarians. Geanine Zuliani, sales and marketing coordinator at Waterloo Biofilter head office, will introduce herself as a critical support member for all installers across North America. Kyle Wetherall, Waterloo Biofilter Engineering Department, will conclude the discussion with options for nutrient removal and large systems.

Wayne Vanden Berge, Advance Pump & Equipment and Mike Rost, National Vacuum Equipment

Vacuum Truck Training: Understanding Air Machines

Basic vacuum truck fundamentals working with vacuum and pressure with special emphasis on the differences between air movers (blowers) vs rotary vane vacuum pumps. A very open forum with lots of Q&A to answer questions and allow attendees to learn from others experiences and challenges.

Dan Wheeler, University of MN

Critical Soil & Site Conditions

Are you a site estimator or a site evaluator? This session focuses on the important soil and site conditions to consider when properly evaluating suitability for septic systems. It will also include some of the scientific understanding that justifies these properties and conditions as “must evaluate.”

Soils Evaluation

This talk will walk through the soils evaluation process from beginning to end with emphasis on reporting/ documenting the entire process for septic system design. Preliminary, field and tertiary evaluations will be discussed.

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Conference Registration

Company: ________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________ Fax: ________________________ Address: _______________________________ City: ________________________ State: _____ Zip: _________ County: _______________

Other

MEMBERSHIP: Check one of the below active staff person categories (one active or multiple)



One active staff person* $110.00

For any sized firm with only one active staff

First Last _{ONE ACTIVE: $110.00}

Email Cell Phone



Multiple active staff persons* *PRIMARY MEMBER - $140.00

For any sized firm with multiple active staff persons.

MULTIPLE ACTIVE:

Primary: $140.00 Associate:

_______@ $70 = $ ______ ASSOCIATE MEMBERS - $70.00 / EACH

First 1) First Last

Last 2) First Last

Email 3) First Last

Cell Phone 4) First Last

Use additional sheet if more than four Associate Members MEMBERSHIP TOTAL $___________

* IOWWA Membership includes National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) membership and IOWWA scholarship support ($5.00) for one active/ primary member only.

2020 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION and FEES

ATTENDEES FIRST AND LAST NAME

*Plumbing license # if applicable for Jan. 7

Pre-Conference Tues., Jan. 7



Check payable to “IOWWA”. Mail to: IOWWA, c/o Matt Vinsand, 16027 Northpark Dr. Urbandale, IA 50323



Credit Card payment Visa/MasterCard only. Email to Shirley@ avinsandinc.com or fax: 1-480-802-6643

Credit Card # _______ ________ ________ _______

Exp. Date: ________/ ________ Billing Statement Zip:_____________ Cardholder email: ____________________________________________

2020 MEMBERSHIP TOTAL $______________ PRE-CONFERENCE - JAN. 7 $______________ CONFERENCE – JAN. 8 AND 9 $______________

TOTAL DUE $______________ Cancel/Refund Policy: Written notice must be received 7 days prior to the conference. Refund less $50 processing fee.

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Company: ________________________________________________Contact Person: ______________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________City: _____________________________ State: _______Zip: _______ Work Phone: ______________________________ Cell: _______________________________ Fax: _________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________________Website: ______________________________________________

GOLD — $850.00 (Exhibit space not included)

Two conference registrations; Company logo in program and on sponsor board; 10% off IOWWA newsletter ad. Submit company logo (130 dpi or higher) to [email protected]

Attendee name(s)

1) ____________________________________________________________ 2) ____________________________________________________________



SILVER — $650.00 (Exhibit space not included)

One conference registration; Company logo in program and on sponsor board; 10% off IOWWA newsletter ad. Submit company logo (130 dpi or higher) to [email protected]

Attendee name

1) ____________________________________________________________

SCHOLARSHIP



IOWWA, one full scholarship ...$500.00

Submit company logo for the sponsor board (130 dpi or higher)

EXHIBIT/SPONSOR SLIDE SHOW



Check box to participate. Provide up to two JPG slides greater than 130 dpi. Format compatible with Power-Point. NO videos. Email to [email protected] by 12/10/2019.

PAYMENT Payment in full must be received prior to December 15, 2019. Invoice emailed on request.

A. Sponsorship Total ...$___________ B. Scholarship ...$___________ Total ...$___________

EMAIL COMPLETED CONTRACT TO [email protected]



Credit Card payment Visa/MasterCard only. Email to [email protected] or fax to 1-480-802-6643 Credit Card # _________ __________ __________ _________ Exp. Date: ________/________

Billing Statement Zip Code (must be completed): _________ Cardholder email: ____________________________________ Authorized Signature: ________________________________



Check Payable to “IOWWA”, enclosed check # ___________ Mail payment and contract to: IOWWA, c/o Matt Vinsand 16027 Northpark Drive, Urbandale, IA 50323

To exhibit please complete the 2020 IOWWA Exhibit Contract.

QUESTIONS: Ph. 515-225-1051 | Email: [email protected] Fax 1-480-802-6643 | IOWWA EIN 42-1483264

A

B

NOTE: Exhibit space is not included with sponsorships. To exhibit, complete the IOWWA Exhibit Contract.

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Your first call for

PROFESSIONAL

PUMP SERVICES

825 SW Ordnance Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023

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A teacher, coach, middle school principal and powerful speaker, Kent Stock is also the man who coached the Norway, Iowa, baseball team during their now-famous last season of play in their hometown. As depicted in the 2007 film, The Final Season, the nationally recog-nized baseball team came together under Stock, then a first-year head baseball coach, to defy the odds. They won Norway’s 20th_{state title in what would become}

the team’s last season before merging with a bigger, neighboring school district. Kent authored a book “Heading for Home: My Journey from Little League to Hollywood.” It outlined his life’s journey, where he’s been thrown a few curve balls, and the behind-the-scenes stories of filming a movie.

Kent was born and raised in Ankeny, Iowa, where he excelled at baseball. He continued his baseball career at Waldorf College and Luther College. In 1985 he began a teaching and coaching career that spanned 23 years. Today, Kent is a vice-president at Community Savings Bank in Robins. He lives in Marion with his wife

Laurie and two teenage daughters.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

22ND IOWWA

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

“DEFYING THE ODDS” WITH KENT STOCK

WANT TO WIN?

Submit your top caption for this new photo by February 1 to [email protected]. Keep your suggestion “printable” for the spring issue of

The Onsite Observer.

AND THE WINNER IS…

Winner: Sherrie Wilson, Sac County Environmental Health

Winning Caption: “What’s the problem. It should be water tight!”

Sherrie won her choice of either a $50 Casey’s gas card or $50 off a 2020 IOWWA workshop.

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2020 WORKSHOPS IN THE WORKS

MARCH 17 (TUESDAY)

Sand Filters, At-Grades and Mounds

ISU Extension Office, 220 H Avenue, Nevada 8:00 AM–3 PM (check-in 7:30 a.m.)

Instructor: Dr. Sara Heger, University of MN

Content: Alternate onsite wastewater systems are used

when a site’s soils aren’t suitable or when there isn’t enough room for a conventional system (subsurface soil absorp-tion system). Alternative systems work well when properly designed and installed on sites with limited separation to limiting conditions. This course focuses on at-grades and mounds as well as cover design, installation and mainte-nance of these three systems including pressure distribution.

Fee: $125, member or non-member

CE Hours: 6.0 approved for CIOWTS credential and Time

of Transfer inspectors

MARCH 23 & 24 (MONDAY & TUESDAY)

Installation Overview CIOWTS Credentialing Test

DMACC Conference Center – Newton Campus (Room 210), 600 North Second Avenue West, Newton

Monday: 7:30 AM check-in, course 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Tuesday: 7:30 check-in, course 8:00 AM–12:00 noon

Content: The course discusses the various treatment and

distribution technologies available for managing wastewater onsite and establishes a benchmark for conducting instal-lations. This is a review of the CIOWTS testing material and is helpful in preparing for the test; it is not required for testing.

Fee: $215 member/$335 non-member

CE Hours: 12 approved for CIOWTS credential and Time of

Transfer inspectors

MARCH 24 (TUESDAY)

CIOWTS Credentialing Test

DMACC Conference Center – Newton Campus (Room 210), 600 North Second Avenue West, Newton

Test application must be submitted to IOWWA prior to Friday, March 13, 2020

Fee: $125 member/$150 non-member (Basic Level Test);

$145 member/$170 non-member (Advanced Level Test)

APRIL 15 (WEDNESDAY)

Potluck Collection of Onsite Topics — You Submit the Topics!

VFW Hall Post #440, 128 Third Avenue NE, Independence 8:00 AM–3:00 PM (check-in 7:30 AM)

Content: This workshop focuses on topics and questions

attendees want to discuss. Whether it is troubleshooting, alternative systems, system maintenance, sand filters, or whatever onsite problem or issue you have, submit your top-ics and questions to [email protected]. You also will be able to present discussion topics at the workshop.

Fee: $125, member or non-member

CE Hours: 6.0 approved for CIOWTS credential and Time

of Transfer inspectors

DECEMBER 3 & 4 (THURSDAY & FRIDAY)

Installation Overview CIOWTS Credentialing Test

Keystone Area Education Agency, 1400 Second Street NW (Conference Room D-4-5), Elkader

Thursday: 7:30 AM check-in, course 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Friday: 7:30 check-in, course 8:00 AM–12:00 noon

Content: The course discusses the various treatment and

distribution technologies available for managing wastewater onsite and establishes a benchmark for conducting instal-lations. This is a review of the CIOWTS testing material and is helpful in preparing for the test; it is not required for testing.

Fee: $215 member/$335 non-member

CE Hours: 12 approved for CIOWTS credential and Time of

Transfer inspectors

DECEMBER 4 (FRIDAY)

CIOWTS Credentialing Test

Keystone Area Education Agency, 1400 Second Street NW (Conference Room D-4-5), Elkader

Test application must be submitted to IOWWA prior to Friday, November 20, 2020

Fee: $125 member/$150 non-member (Basic Level Test); $145 member/$170 non-member (Advanced Level Test)

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IOWA ONSITE WASTE WATER ASSOCIATION (IOWWA)

WORKSHOPS 2020 REGISTRATION FORM

Register online at www.iowwa.com/pages/trainings

Attendee: (First) _____________________________________ (Last) __________________________________________ Company: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________ State: __________________________ Zip: _______________________ Phone: __________________________________ Cell: __________________________ Fax: _______________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Workshops: Breaks and lunch is included with each workshop

SELECT WORKSHOP(S) DATE CHECK-IN WORKSHOP TIME FEE

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Sand Filters,

At-Grades and Mounds Tues., March 17 Check-in 7:30 AM 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM $125.00 Location: ISU Extension Office, Christy Hall, 220 H Avenue, Nevada IA

Instructor: Dr. Sara Heger, University of Minnesota

Continuing Education: 6.0 hours. Approved for CIOWTS and Time of Transfer Inspectors

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Potluck Collection of Onsite Topics — You Submit the Topics!

Wed., April 15 Check-in 7:30 AM 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM $125.00

Submit what topics you would like to learn and discuss at this workshop - email to [email protected]

Location: VFW Post #440, 128 3rd Ave NE, Independence IA Instructor: Dr. Sara Heger, University of Minnesota

PAYMENT: Full payment must be received prior to the workshop date. (IOWWA-EIN# 42-1483264)

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Credit Card payment(Visa/MasterCard only) Email to [email protected] or fax: 1-480-802-6643

Card # ___________-___________-___________-___________ Exp. Date: (month/year) _____ / _____

Billing Statement Zip Code ___________

Cardholder email: ___________________________________

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Check payable to IOWWA Mail to IOWWA, c/o Matt Vinsand 16027 Northpark Dr., Urbandale IA 50323

CANCEL/REFUND: Notice must be received at least 14 days prior to event to receive a refund, less $25 processing fee.

QUESTIONS? Contact Matt Vinsand, IOWWA Executive Director | Phone: 515-225-1051 | Fax: 1-480-802-6643

[email protected]

WORKSHOP $ _____________ TOTAL DUE $ _____________

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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW CHECK-IN SCHEDULE Member Fee Non-Mbr Fee

Monday, March 23, 2020 7:30 AM 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM $215.00 $335.00

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 7:30 AM 8:00 AM – 12 noon

Location: DMACC Conference Center Newton Campus, 600 North 2nd Ave. West, Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Room 210. Newton IA Instructor: Dr. Sara Heger, University of MN

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CIOWTS CREDENTIAL

TEST, BASIC LEVEL CHECK-IN SCHEDULE Member Fee Non-Mbr Fee

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 12:30 PM Test at 1:15 PM $125.00 $150.00

Location: DMACC Conference Center Newton Campus, 600 North 2nd Ave. West, Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Room 210. Newton IA.

The CIOWTS Test Application MUST be submitted to IOWWA prior to Friday March 13, 2020. The application can be downloaded from www.iowwa.com/pages/certification or email [email protected] to request the application.

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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW CHECK-IN SCHEDULE Member Fee Non-Mbr Fee

Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 7:30 AM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM $215.00 $335.00

Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 7:30 AM 8:00 AM - 12 noon

Location: Keystone Area Education Agency, 1400 Second Street NW, Conference Room D-4-5, Elkader, IA Instructor: Dr. Sara Heger, University of MN

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CIOWTS CREDENTIAL

TEST, BASIC LEVEL CHECK-IN SCHEDULE Member Fee Non-Mbr Fee

Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 12:30 PM Test at 1:15 PM $125.00 $150.00

Location: Keystone Area Education Agency, 1400 Second Street NW, Conference Room D-4-5, Elkader, IA

The CIOWTS Test Application MUST be submitted to IOWWA prior to Friday Nov. 20, 2020. The application can be downloaded from www.iowwa.com/pages/certification or email [email protected] to request the application.

PAYMENT: Full payment must be received prior to the workshop date. (IOWWA-EIN# 42-1483264)

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Credit Card payment(Visa/MasterCard only) Email to [email protected] or fax: 1-480-802-6643

Card # ___________-___________-___________-___________ Exp. Date: (month/year) _____ / _____

Billing Statement Zip Code ___________

Cardholder email: ___________________________________

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Check payable to IOWWA Mail to IOWWA, c/o Matt Vinsand 16027 Northpark Dr., Urbandale IA 50323

CANCEL/REFUND: Notice must be received at least 14 days prior to event to receive a refund, less $25 processing fee.

QUESTIONS? Contact Matt Vinsand, IOWWA Executive Director | Phone: 515-225-1051 | Fax: 1-480-802-6643

[email protected]

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW COURSE & CIOWTS TEST

2020 REGISTRATION

Breaks and lunch are included for both days. Registration is available online at www.iowwa.com/pages/trainings

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW $ __________ CIOWTS TEST $ __________ TOTAL DUE $ __________

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50 IN WASTEWATER INDUSTRY ATTEND

DNR’S DISCUSSION OF CHAPTER 69

On November 1, 2019, the DNR held a stakeholder meet-ing at the Iowa League of Cities to address proposed changes to Chapter 69 of the Iowa Administrative Code in Senate File 511. These include maintenance requirements and designation of who is allowed to perform maintenance on peat moss bio filter systems, recirculating textile filter sys-tems and anaerobic treatment units. The proposed changes to Chapter 69 are presented on page 17 or go to https:// www.iowadnr.gov/environmental-protection/water-quality/ private-septic-systems and click on the link to Summary of the proposed changes to Chapter 69.

The main purpose for the meeting, which was attended by about 50 people from all sectors of Iowa’s onside wastewater industry, was to discuss proposed changes with industry pro-fessionals. Regulators, contractors, designers, maintenance providers and manufacturers shared thoughts on what a “trained individual” means, frequency of maintenance, eco-nomic impacts, water quality concerns, warranty concerns and more.

The DNR staff explained the rulemaking process. It could take up to two years and is as follows: + Stakeholder meeting to discuss proposed changes.

(November 1, 2019)

+ Incorporate Stakeholder Comments

(Comments were due November 20, 2019)

+ Send to EPA for review

+ Send updated draft to DNR Legal for review + Governor’s Office review

+ Notice of Intended Action to EPC

+ Public Hearing and Public Comment Period + Final Permit/Rules to EPC for approval + Final Rule Published

It should be noted that the proposed changes are part of a larger wastewater bill. While there have been discussions about creating a separate bill, it current remains part of the larger bill.

Any questions or comments on where the bill is in the rulemaking process should be addressed to Cory Frank at [email protected]. IOWWA will keep you updated via email blasts and in this quarterly newsletter.

In March, Senate File 511 — regarding septic

system maintenance contract requirements and the

frequency of maintenance to the various alternative

treatment units — was introduced and passed the

Iowa Senate.

THE NOVEMBER 1 STAKEHOLDER MEETING

REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO CHAPTER

69 OF THE IOWA CODE.

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50 IN WASTEWATER INDUSTRY ATTEND

DNR’S DISCUSSION OF CHAPTER 69

Underlined copy = proposed new wording

Lined-out copy = removed from Iowa Code

Amend rule 567—69.1 (455B) definition of “Packed bed media filter” removes the word “normally.”

“Packed bed media filter” means a watertight structure filled with uniformly sized media that is normally placed over an underdrain system. The wastewater is dosed onto the surface of the media through a distribution network and is allowed to percolate through the media to the underdrain system. The underdrain collects the filtrate and discharges the final effluent.

Reason for Change: We are proposing to remove the word “nor-mally” to add specificity to the rule. “Nor“nor-mally” implies that there are situations where watertight structures with media are not placed over an underdrain system, and this is not true.

Amend subrules 567—69.5(2) only change is in 60.5(2).

69.5(1) All private sewage disposal systems that discharge

above the ground surface shall be annually inspected to ensure proper operation.

69.5(2) Private sewage disposal systems that require a

maintenance contract shall be inspected by a manufactur-er’s certified technician trained individual familiar with the operation and maintenance of the system.

69.5(3) Private sewage disposal systems that do not require

a maintenance contract shall be visually inspected by a person with knowledge of the system for any malfunc-tion and shall have the septic tank opened, inspected, and pumped if needed. A record of the inspection and any tank pumping shall be maintained and be made available to the administrative authority upon request.

69.5(4) No private sewage disposal system shall discharge

to a state-owned natural or artificial lake, an outstanding Iowa water or an outstanding national water as defined in 567—subrule 61.2(2) unless authorized by an individual

NPDES permit.

Reasons for changes: 69.5(1), (3) and (4) do not need to be changed. The changes to 69.5(2) implement Senate File 511 (SF511), which was never signed into law. SF511 states in the bill explanation that: The bill prohibits the commis-sion from adopting rules that require an owner of a peat moss biofilter system, a recirculating textile filter system, or an aerobic treatment unit to enter into a maintenance contract. However, the bill requires an owner of a peat moss biofilter system, a recirculating textile filter system, or an aerobic treatment unit to have the system inspected and, if necessary, have maintenance performed by a techni-cian at least once every three years. In addition, a variance has been granted to allow trained individuals to perform maintenance. When the rule was originally written, these technologies were new, and only certified technicians had any knowledge of the systems. Now, the technologies are no longer new, and more people have knowledge of the systems, thus trained individuals are able to inspect and maintain systems.

Amend paragraph 69.13(6)“d” as follows:

d. Maintenance contract. Prior to installation the use of a

peat moss biofilter system, a maintenance contract for the proper monitoring and servicing of the entire treat-ment system shall be established between the owner of the system and a certified technician trained individual familiar with the operation and maintenance of the sys-tem. A maintenance contract is required for the life of the system. All monitoring and servicing of the system shall be performed by a manufacturer’s certified technician the trained individual. Manufacturers are responsible for ensur-ing that an adequate number of certified technicians are available to service all peat moss biofilters at the specified intervals. The certified technician trained individual shall perform the required maintenance and reporting to the owner of the system and to the administrative authority.

PROPOSED CHANGES TO CHAPTER 69 (AS OF 10/21/2019)

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Company: __________________________________________________ Work Phone: ______________________________________________ Contact Person: _______________________________________________Cell Phone: ______________________________________________ Contact Email: ___________________________________________________Website: ______________________________________________

Attendee name and email if

different from above contact person: ______________________________________ Cell Phone: ____________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________City: _____________________________ State: _______Zip: _______

Indemnification: The IOWWA and DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids undertakes no duty to exercise care, nor assumes any responsibility, for the protection and safety of the exhibitor, his officials, agents or employees, or the protection of the property of the exhibitor or his representatives, or of property used in connection with the exhibit, from theft or damage or destruction by fire, accident or other cause. Small and easily portable articles shall be properly secured or removed after exhibition hours and placed in safekeeping by the exhibitor. Any protection exercised by IOWWA or the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids shall be deemed purely gratuitous on its part and shall in no way be construed to involve it in liability by the exhibitor. The exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold IOWWA and the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids harmless from all such claims and from all claims or liability of any nature whatsoever arising from the activities of the exhibitor, any of his representatives or from the property of the exhibitor.

Signature Required (electronic accepted) _____________________________________________________ Date _________________________

EXHIBIT SPACE

Check Box if you will have a vehicle/large equipment. Type/Description: ______________________________________ 1) Less than ¼ tank of fuel (must be less than 5 gallons) 2) Once in the building, battery must be disconnected 3) Fuel tank must be locked/sealed to prevent tampering 4) Vehicle may not be refueled inside the building

BOOTH STAFF

One complimentary registration for contact person (or attendee as named above)

Additional Booth Staff : $50.00 each. Includes meals and breaks (no sessions). List staff names who will not register to attend the conference.

Additional Booth Staff Names (first and last name):

# _____ x $50.00/each...Total $_________ SCHOLARSHIP

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IOWWA, one full scholarship ...$500.00

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b

c

D TRAILER OF TRAINING:

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Trailer of Training Advertisement ...$150.00 EXHIBIT/SPONSOR SLIDE SHOW

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Check box to participate. Provide one JPG slide, format compatible with PowerPoint. NO videos. Email to [email protected] by 12/15/2019.

VENDOR PRODUCT SHOWCASE

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Check box to participate. Vendors will have 3 minutes during the “Welcome”, Wed., Jan. 8 to showcase company/product.

PAYMENT

Payment in full must be received prior to December 15, 2019. Invoice emailed on request.

Exhibit Options Total

A Exhibit Space ...$___________

B Booth Staff (_____ x $50/each) ...$___________ C Scholarship ...$___________ D Trailer of Training ...$___________

Total ...$___________

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Credit Card payment Visa/MasterCard only.

Email to [email protected] or fax to 1-480-802-6643 Credit Card # _________ __________ __________ _________ Exp. Date: ________/________

Billing Statement Zip Code (must be completed): _________ Cardholder email: ____________________________________ Authorized Signature: ________________________________

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Check Payable to “IOWWA”, enclosed check # _________ Mail payment and contract to: IOWWA, c/o Matt Vinsand 16027 Northpark Drive, Urbandale, IA 50323

Exhibit Contract

22ND ANNUAL IOWWA CONFERENCE | JANUARY 8–9, 2020 DOUBLETREE BY HILTON CEDAR RAPIDS CONVENTION COMPLEX 350 FIRST AVENUE NE, CEDAR RAPIDS IA

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Jeff Sherman is currently vice president of the IOWWA Board of Directors and a January conference session presenter. He also is an environmental

health specialist for the Floyd County Board of Health, located in Charles City. Jeff serves Floyd County and deals with a variety of regulations relating not just to septic and well inspections, but to tattoo operations, tanning and pool inspections, nuisance complaints and installing 911 signs.

After working as a machinist, Jeff became a Floyd County employee 13 years ago and began his first interactions with the septic industry. Jeff has been a member of IOWWA since starting his employment and joined the board in 2016 to fill an unexpired board member term. He then was voted into his first three year term in 2017. He values the training that IOWWA provides and the opportunity to interact with the members. Jeff is on the board ballot for 2020 and slated to be the 2020 IOWWA Board President.

Jeff and his wife Dana have been married for 37 years. They have three children — Heather, Brian and Bailey — and five grandchildren. Jeff enjoys woodworking, camping and boating, and when his kids were younger, he took Tae Kwon Do. But he’s never had put his martial arts skills to work in his Floyd County job, though he’s jokingly thought about it!

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:

JEFF SHERMAN

The certified technician trained individual shall also report any discontinuance of maintenance of the peat moss biofilter system to the administrative authority. Unless otherwise required by this chapter, peat Peat moss biofilter systems shall be inspected at least once annu-ally every two years by the certified technician trained individual. A copy of the maintenance contract shall be on file in the office of the administrative authority.

Reasons for changes: This implements SF511 for peat moss biofilters (see above). The change from “to installation” to “the use of” and “annually” to “every two years” is based on recommendations made during the 2019 legislative session. The new language “Unless otherwise required by this chapter” allows for compliance with 69.5(1).

Amend paragraph 69.13(7)“e” as follows:

e. Maintenance contract. Prior to installation of a

recir-culating textile filter system, a maintenance contract for the proper monitoring and servicing of the entire treatment system shall be established between the owner of the system and a certified technician trained indi-vidual familiar with the operation and maintenance of the system. A maintenance contract is required for the life of the system. All monitoring and servicing of the system shall be performed by a manufacturer’s certified technician the trained individual. Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring that an adequate number of certified technicians are available to service all recirculat-ing textile filters at the specified intervals. The certified technician trained individual shall perform the required maintenance and reporting to the owner of the system and to the administrative authority. The certified techni-cian shall also report any discontinuance of mainte-nance of the system to the administrative authority. Recirculating textile filter systems shall be inspected at least once annually by the certified technician trained individual. A copy of the maintenance contract shall be on file in the office of the administrative authority.

Reasons for changes: This implements SF511 for recirculating textile filters (see above). Inspection frequency not changed.

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