Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - (Page 12) From Hypo to Gas A FORWARD LEAP How one utility found its way to simplify its disinfection operation. BY GERALD F. CONNELL CHESAPEAKE RANCH ESTATES was established in 1960 on the western shores of the Chesapeake Bay, about an hour’s drive to Washington, D.C., or Baltimore. Since there was no readily available water, a privately owned water system was built to serve the development. By 1979, the community had grown to several thousand subscribers and the Chesapeake Ranch Water Association (CRWA), a not-for-profit cooperative, was founded. The water system has been operated by the cooperative for nearly 30 years. By 2008, the water system supplied almost 10,000 people through 4,000 connections, serving homes and businesses while providing fi re protection for the development. Two elevated storage tanks with a combined storage of 750,000 gallons and 70 miles of distribution lines are served by four wells 12 • Third Quarter 2008 operating at depths in the range of 600 hs feet. The system is operated by five employees. Due to its size and uniqueness, the system sought an affi liation with an organization that would be attuned to its needs. This was provided by the National Rural Water Association (NRWA), an organization with more than 25,000 utility members in all 50 states dedicated to serving the needs of the smaller water system. The quality of the aquifer required only the addition of a disinfectant to meet Maryland state guidelines. The CRWA system strove to maintain 1 mg/L (ppm) residual level to meet
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 Contents From the President From Hypo to Gas - A Forward Leap If You Lose All Your Data Today... Would You Still Be in Business Tomorrow? Weaving the Wireless Web Rural Water and the Farm Bill Ensuring Your Water System's Security Guarding Against Becoming a Victim of Fraud 10 Ways to Improve Utility Efficiency New Technology Making a Difference By Being Involved Regulatory Update Source Water Protection Corner Throwing My Loop Cub Scouts Visit Alliance of Indiana Rural Water's Spring Conference Advertisers.com Index to Advertisers From the CEO Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 (Page Cover1) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 (Page Cover2) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 (Page 3) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 (Page 4) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Contents (Page 5) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Contents (Page 6) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Contents (Page 7) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From the President (Page 8) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From the President (Page 9) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From the President (Page 10) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From the President (Page 11) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From Hypo to Gas - A Forward Leap (Page 12) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From Hypo to Gas - A Forward Leap (Page 13) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From Hypo to Gas - A Forward Leap (Page 14) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From Hypo to Gas - A Forward Leap (Page 15) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - If You Lose All Your Data Today... Would You Still Be in Business Tomorrow? (Page 16) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - If You Lose All Your Data Today... Would You Still Be in Business Tomorrow? (Page 17) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - If You Lose All Your Data Today... Would You Still Be in Business Tomorrow? (Page 18) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - If You Lose All Your Data Today... Would You Still Be in Business Tomorrow? (Page 19) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Weaving the Wireless Web (Page 20) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Weaving the Wireless Web (Page 21) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Weaving the Wireless Web (Page 22) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Weaving the Wireless Web (Page 23) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Weaving the Wireless Web (Page 24) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Rural Water and the Farm Bill (Page 25) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Rural Water and the Farm Bill (Page 26) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Rural Water and the Farm Bill (Page 27) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Ensuring Your Water System's Security (Page 28) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Ensuring Your Water System's Security (Page 29) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Guarding Against Becoming a Victim of Fraud (Page 30) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Guarding Against Becoming a Victim of Fraud (Page 31) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - 10 Ways to Improve Utility Efficiency (Page 32) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - 10 Ways to Improve Utility Efficiency (Page 33) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - 10 Ways to Improve Utility Efficiency (Page 34) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - 10 Ways to Improve Utility Efficiency (Page 35) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - New Technology (Page 36) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - New Technology (Page 37) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - New Technology (Page 38) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - New Technology (Page 39) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - New Technology (Page 40) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - New Technology (Page 41) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - New Technology (Page 42) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - New Technology (Page 43) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Making a Difference By Being Involved (Page 44) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Making a Difference By Being Involved (Page 45) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Making a Difference By Being Involved (Page 46) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Making a Difference By Being Involved (Page 47) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Making a Difference By Being Involved (Page 48) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Making a Difference By Being Involved (Page 49) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Making a Difference By Being Involved (Page 50) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Making a Difference By Being Involved (Page 51) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Regulatory Update (Page 52) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Regulatory Update (Page 53) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Source Water Protection Corner (Page 54) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Source Water Protection Corner (Page 55) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Source Water Protection Corner (Page 56) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Throwing My Loop (Page 57) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Throwing My Loop (Page 58) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Throwing My Loop (Page 59) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Throwing My Loop (Page 60) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Throwing My Loop (Page 61) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Throwing My Loop (Page 62) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Throwing My Loop (Page 63) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Throwing My Loop (Page 64) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Cub Scouts Visit Alliance of Indiana Rural Water's Spring Conference (Page 65) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Cub Scouts Visit Alliance of Indiana Rural Water's Spring Conference (Page 66) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Cub Scouts Visit Alliance of Indiana Rural Water's Spring Conference (Page 67) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Cub Scouts Visit Alliance of Indiana Rural Water's Spring Conference (Page 68) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Cub Scouts Visit Alliance of Indiana Rural Water's Spring Conference (Page 69) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Cub Scouts Visit Alliance of Indiana Rural Water's Spring Conference (Page 70) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Advertisers.com (Page 71) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Index to Advertisers (Page 72) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Index to Advertisers (Page 73) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From the CEO (Page 74) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From the CEO (Page Cover3) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From the CEO (Page Cover4)
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