2006 Public Drinking Water Conference Presentations

The 2006 Public Drinking Water Conference presentations are available for informational purposes. Please refer to our agency's accessibility policy if you need a PDF file provided in an alternate format.

• Tuesday Morning (General sessions)
• Tuesday Afternoon Sessions:
  • Source Water and Distribution
  • Basic Water and Beyond
  • LT2 and Surface Water
• Wednesday Morning Sessions:
  • Disinfection Byproducts and DBP2
  • Basic Water and Beyond
  • Dollars and Sense
• Wednesday Afternoon Sessions:
  • Inorganics, etc.
  • Emergency!
  • More Dollars and Sense

Tuesday Morning (Aug. 15)

Time	General Session Presentations
8:30	Welcome, Overview and Logistics
9:00	Summary of New Rules & the Rulemaking Process
9:30	Using the New TCEQ Web Site
10:00	Break
10:30	Drought in Texas
11:00	Engineering Plan Review Requirements
11:30	Recognition

Tuesday Afternoon (Aug. 15)

Time	Source Water and Distribution	Basic Water and Beyond	LT2 and Surface Water
1:30	Microbiological Groundwater Monitoring Program	Water Supply Regulation in Texas	The Ins & Outs of SWMORs
2:00	Reducing Unaccounted For Water	Total Coliform Rule: Taking Coliform Samples	Turbidity Monitoring and Special Filter Status: How to Avoid Some Common Problems
2:30	Reducing Unaccounted for Water (continued)	Preparing for a Comprehensive Compliance Investigation (CCI)	Mandatory Comprehensive Performance Evaluations: Lessons Learned
3:00	Break	Break	Break
3:30	Effective Cross-Connection: Why & How	Disinfectant Level Quarterly Operating Report	LT2 Overview
4:00	Managing Water Age in Tanks	Exceptions: Easements & More	Cryptosporidium Monitoring in Austin
4:30	Source Water Protection & Best Management Practices	Water Operator Licensing Program Overview	E. Coli for Small Systems

Wednesday Morning (Aug. 16)

Time	Disinfection Byproducts & DBP2	Basic Water and Beyond	Dollars and Sense
8:00	Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Rule	How to Find, Fill Out, & Submit TCEQ Reports	Debt-Free Financing: How to Find and Create Money in Your Own Budget
8:30	Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Rule (continued)	Where Can You Take Your Career?
9:00	Chemical Metering Pump Dosages	Public Notification: Making It Work for You	Hiring & Retaining Operators
9:30	Break	Break	Break
10:00	Optimizing the Chloramination Process	Groundwater / Purchased Water Monthly Operating Report	They Are CCNs, Not CNNs: What's New With CCN Rule Changes
10:30	Nitrification: A Year & a Half of Learning	The Good, Bad & Ugly of PWS Investigations	What TCEQ Needs to See: Mapping Your Utility / Groundwater Conservation & Mgt. Districts
11:00	Case Study: Nitrification	What to Do about Taste, Color & Odor Complaints	Bookkeeping for IOUs: Throw Away Your Shoebox! / The Great GASB (34) Info for Local Governments

Wednesday Afternoon (Aug. 16)

Time	Inorganics etc.	Emergency!	More Dollars and Sense
1:00	Perchlorate Occurrence	The Realities of Rita	The Road Map to Success: Water System Planning
1:30	Arsenic Stratification	Getting Ready for the Next One: Texas Planning Efforts	Getting Help: Funding Sources and Assistance
2:00	Rules & Removal Strategies	How an Emergency Response Plan Can Help a Small System
2:30	Break	Break	Break
3:00	Waste Disposal of Drinking Water Treatment Residuals	TXWARN: Utility To Utility Mutual Aid	Outreach: Keeping in Touch Can Make a Big Difference
3:30	The Reuse Debate: Asset or Liability?	Emergency Response: A Rural Perspective	Texas Public Information Act
4:00	Lead in Drinking Water: Do We Have a Problem?	Drought Contingency Planning	Texas Laboratory Certification & Accreditation Program Updates