Water Environment Association of South Carolina | District Three | VOL. 30, Number 2 | July 2017

Chair’s ColumnWell, it’s June and we’re nearing the All-Star break. As we dream of being near the water on the sizzling days, please remember, when with your family and friends, put Safety First. Extreme care should be taken for you and your family when working and enjoying the blistering summer.

Family Night at the Ballpark was a great success for WEASC’s

Communications Park, home of the

the City of Columbia for helping to

can eat hot dogs and burgers kept our bellies full and all the children happy. The chill in the air for Cinco de Mayo was unique to say the least. Please remember to thank Donna West and Madeline

Zimmerman for their efforts in making family night possible and a success. We are looking forward to our

Waddell has planned for next year.

WEASC meeting will be held July 20th in Newberry at the Newberry Firehouse. A fabulous and historic

some country grub you don’t want to miss. On Thursday, September 7th the Capital District will hold the Mid-Year meeting at Pine Island on the shores of beautiful Lake Murray. The annual golf tournament will be held again at the breathtaking Cobblestone Golf Course. Be on the lookout for future communications on the

Be sure to check the State website

for details.

I want to welcome all the new members joining the Capital District. By becoming a new

the importance of water in our world. The Capital District would like to challenge you to Tap Into Talent, and bring a guest to our next district meeting. It’s been estimated that almost 50% of today’s water and wastewater operators will retire within the

As always for our members:

protect and enhance our

with others for the betterment

suggestions to make to the WEASC Capital District better, please feel free to pass them along to clint.riley@aecom.com.J. Clint

Chair Clint RileyAECOM (803) 254-4400 or (864) 993-5312 cellclint.riley@aecom.com

Chair Elect Chris Waddell American Engineering Consultants, Inc. (803) 791-1400cwaddell@aec-sc.com

1st Vice Chair Rick HiersSCDHEC (803) 898-4202hiersrs@dhec.sc.gov

2nd Vice Chair Jesse MeffordAlliance Consulting Engineers, Inc.(803) 779-2078jmefford@alliancece.com

Past Chair Bob Freeman Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc.(843) 203-1600bfreeman@alliancece.com

Secretary Erin DaughertyAECOM(803) 254-4400erin.daugherty@aecom.com

Treasurer Donna West Joint Municipal Water & Sewer Commission (803) 785-3232dwest@lcjmwsc.com

State Association www.scwaters.org (803) 358-0658

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2017-2018

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Greenville, SC 864 284-1740

Charlotte, NC 704 527-4474

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P & S Construction Co., Inc.

(803) 359-9334Since 1972

Welcome New Member!Roger Metze, Jr.

Members in the News...Congratulations! Bill Davis has a new job! He will be starting July 10, 2017 as Sr Project Manager with

new position!

In Sympathy....our thoughts and prayers are with Susan Gossett and family on the loss of her brother-in-law, Keith Gossett, on May 14, 2017. Also, keep Lisa Muzekari and her family close in prayer for the loss of her father-in-law, Billy Muzekari, on May 18, 2017. Prayers to family and friends of Frank Stover, Commissioner for JMWSC, who passed away in late May. We also wish to pass along our condolences and prayers to Paul Wise (SCDHEC) on the passing of his wife, Colette, on June 16, 2017.

311 Dooley RoadLexington, SC 29073

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Where: Newberry Conference Center at the Old Firehouse 1227 McKibben StreetNewberry SC 29108

2:00-2:15pm REGISTRATION

2:15-3:00pm PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION:The Who, What, When, Where, and Why Kelley Wilber, Heyward Incorporated

3:00-3:15pm BREAK

3:15-4:00pmPlan and Preparedness forEmergency Bypass Pumping Don Polzin and Bruce Counrtyman, Godwin Pumps/Xylem

4:00-4:15pm BREAK

4:15-5:00pmZinc Coating on Ductile Iron PipeJohn Walsh, American Cast Iron Pipe

5:00-6:00pmSOCIAL HOUR

6:00-7:00pmMeal

7:00-8:00pmDistrict Business Meeting

WEASC CAPITAL DISTRICT MEETING TECHNICAL PROGRAM AGENDA

Thursday, July 20, 2017 @ Newberry Conference Center

Sponsored by: City of Newberry Utilities Department

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Directions:Newberry FirehouseConference Center1227 McKibben StreetNewberry, SC 29108

• Heading East on I-26• Take exit 74 for SC 34 toward Newberry/Winnsboro• Turn right at SC 34 W/Winnsboro Road• Turn right at Main Street• Turn right at McKibben Street

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CAPITAL DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 COBBLESTONE PARK GOLF CLUB

280 UNIVERSITY CLUB PARKWAY, BLYTHEWOOD, SC 29016

12:00 PM – Check-In/Lunch 1:00 PM – Shotgun Start 6:00 PM – Awards & Meal

Tournament Contact Phillip Dieckmann AECOM (803) 254-4400 phillip.dieckmann@aecom.com Format Four-person team – Captain’s Choice Dress Code Collared Shirt Required. No Jeans. Soft Spikes Only. No Coolers. Awards Awards will be given to all members of the first and second place teams. Special awards will also be given (such as longest drive and closest to the pin.) Mulligans Mulligans are available for purchase at $5 each (maximum two per player). Advanced purchase is preferred. Mulligans will be used for door prizes.

Registration The cost is $65 per player. Registration includes green fees, golf cart fees, range balls, beverages, lunch, a post-tournament meal, and door prizes. Entry Deadline All entries must be postmarked by August 11, 2017. Payment Make checks payable to WEASC-Capital District and mail with registration form to: Attn: Donna West JMWSC, PO Box 2555, Lexington, SC 29071 (803) 785-3232 dwest@lcjmwsc.com If paying by credit card, please go on-line at www.scwaters.org/group/capital and click on the WEASC Capital District Golf Tournament page Scholarship All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the WEASC Capital District Scholarship Fund.

Capital District Scholarship Golf Tournament Registration & Sponsorship Form

Individual - $65 4-Person Team - $260 Mulligans - $5 (limit 2 per player) (Foursome Not Required - Individuals Will Be Paired)

Name Phone No. Mulligans

Company *Email

Name Phone No. Mulligans

Company *Email

Name Phone No. Mulligans

Company *Email

Name Phone No. Mulligans

Company *Email

* Must have at least one email address per team. Registration confirmations and additional tournament instructions, as needed, will be sent by email.

If paying by credit card, please go on-line at www.scwaters.org/group/capital and click on the WEASC Capital District Golf Tournament page. Print off the PAYMENT FORM and follow instruc-tions for payment. This form is required for checks and credit cards.

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Full service DHEC certified laboratoryLocally owned and operatedWaste water sampling & analysisDrinking water sampling & analysisAfter hours and weekend services

Main Phone: 803 781 4243 ~ Email: info@axs inc.comMain Office: 7478 Carlisle St. ~ Irmo, SC 29063

Facilities in Irmo, Lexington & Hampton, SC

WEASC Capital District Committee Assignments 2017-18At Large Member At Large Member At Large Member At Large Member Website ArrangementsArrangements SupportBudget & Audit Membership Awards/NominatingRules Programs Publications ScholarshipMid-Year GolfMid Year Support

John Ames / 207-852-9464704-583-2305 / djohnson@heyward.net

Jamie Kelso / 803-758-4541 / kelsoj@cdmsmith.com Stephen Sealey / 803-545-0208 / sbsealey@columbiasc.netJesse Mefford / 803-779-2078 / jmefford@alliancece.com

Barry Leaphart / 803-359-8373 / bleaphart@lcjmwsc.comChris Waddell / 803-791-1400 / cwaddell@aec-sc.com Jimmy Wigglesworth / 803-359-9334 / jwigglesworth@pascon.biz

/ 803-758-4534 / Madeline Zimmerman / 803-359-8373 / mzimmerman@lcjmwsc.com Gene House / 803-785-3211 / ghouse@lcjmwsc.com Debbie Crim / 803-462-5258 / dcrim@tcgeng.comBetsy Catchings / 803-791-1400 / bcatchings@aec-sc.comPhillip Dieckmann / 803-254-4400 / phillip.dieckmann@aecom.comGuy Schmoltze / 803-785-3234 / gschmoltze@lcjmwsc.com

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inc.

Mark W. Gilbert Director of Sales and Technical Services 2249 Hollingshed Road, Irmo, SC 29063 Phone:(803)-732-5118 Toll Free (866)-341-5766 Web: www.caisc.com Email: mgilbert@caisc.com

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Contract OperationsMaintenance

Backflow testing and RepairLLHG Sampling

James LeRoyChief Wastewater Supervisor

Laboratory ServicesUTILITY

Meeting / Sponsor Executive Committee Meeting / American Engineering Consultants@ Newberry FirehouseMid-year Meeting @ Pine IslandExecutive Committee Meeting / Alliance Consulting Engineers@ Chapin

2017July 13July 20Sept 7Oct 19Nov 16

WEASC Capital District Schedule and Sponsors 2017

Be sure to visit our NEW and IMPROVED website!

www.scwaters.org/group/capitalters.org/groers.org/gr

EA SERVICES, LLCChristie L. WeidenhofOwner/Env. Systems Operator

WEASC/DISTRICT THREE121 Executive Center Drive, Ste. 115Columbia, SC. 29210

Your Input Is Important!Send your ideas/comments to Debbie Crim.Email: dcrim@tcgeng.com or call 803-462-5258

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