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City Water & Waste
Water Operator:
Some of the duties are:
regeneration and monitoring of the
water system
entering meter readings into
computer reports
assisting in the repair of water lines
assisting in water distribution
problems and maintenance
performing weekly tests on water
and wastewater
maintaining standards set by DNR
preparing reports required by DNR
monthly reports to City Council
Primary responsibility is to provide the
citizens of Clarksville with safe
drinking water and the operation and
maintenance of the City's distribution
system and wastewater lagoon.
Water Operator:
Some of the duties are:
regeneration and monitoring of the
water system
entering meter readings into
computer reports
assisting in the repair of water lines
assisting in water distribution
problems and maintenance
performing weekly tests on water
and wastewater
maintaining standards set by DNR
preparing reports required by DNR
monthly reports to City Council
Primary responsibility is to provide the
citizens of Clarksville with safe
drinking water and the operation and
maintenance of the City's distribution
system and wastewater lagoon.
January, 2007
New Water Plant News:
MECO Engineering has come to take measurements on the existing building and survey what changes and
additions will need to be made to accommodate the new equipment. A preliminary floor plan has been
made and the piping plans have been drawn. The well water will be tested to determine the best course of
action for water treatment during the 3 to 4 months while the new equipment is being installed. The
electrical engineer for the project has been here to determine the wiring changes and additions that will be
needed.
Waterline News:
Efforts have begun to locate and exercise all valves on the water lines. The purpose of these valves are to
isolate a section of waterline when a leak occurs. This way a leak can be repaired with interruption of
service to as few customers as possible. The valves also require exercising, which means turning on and
off to keep them operable. They sometimes fill in with dirt and rock or the pipe needs to be straightened
which requires digging them up. In June 2006 fire hydrants were flushed and it will be done in the spring
and fall each year starting this year. Flushing the hydrants keeps sedimentation from accumulating in the
water lines and keeps the hydrants in good working order. A group of girl scouts and Drew Yates have
started to paint the hydrants and will resume the project in the spring.
New Water Plant News:
MECO Engineering has come to take measurements on the existing building and survey what changes and
additions will need to be made to accommodate the new equipment. A preliminary floor plan has been
made and the piping plans have been drawn. The well water will be tested to determine the best course of
action for water treatment during the 3 to 4 months while the new equipment is being installed. The
electrical engineer for the project has been here to determine the wiring changes and additions that will be
needed.
Waterline News:
Efforts have begun to locate and exercise all valves on the water lines. The purpose of these valves are to
isolate a section of waterline when a leak occurs. This way a leak can be repaired with interruption of
service to as few customers as possible. The valves also require exercising, which means turning on and
off to keep them operable. They sometimes fill in with dirt and rock or the pipe needs to be straightened
which requires digging them up. In June 2006 fire hydrants were flushed and it will be done in the spring
and fall each year starting this year. Flushing the hydrants keeps sedimentation from accumulating in the
water lines and keeps the hydrants in good working order. A group of girl scouts and Drew Yates have
started to paint the hydrants and will resume the project in the spring.
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Clarksville Water Operator Claims Statewide Spotlight! Ashland, Missouri – October 31, 2011 – Clarksville Drinking Water Operator Kathy Weiss accepted the award of Water Operator of the Year for 2011 during the Missouri Rural Water Association (MRWA) awards banquet October 27, 2011. The statewide honor was presented to Weiss in recognition of her dedicated service to her community. She took top honor in a field of more than 12 nominees from virtually all geographic regions of Missouri. Weiss began employment as a new utility operator for the City of Clarksville in November 2005. Responsibilities include both drinking water and wastewater. Accomplishments include effective operations of a drinking water system with aging infrastructure. Treatment and distribution components require more expertise to manage well when they start to deteriorate, often at the expense of added time and labor. Making operations a bigger challenge are the many federal and state regulations imposed upon public drinking water systems. Operators must be familiar with requirements and able to inform governing boards or councils of the shortfalls of the current system and competently predict future budgetary needs. Weiss has been credited with her operational determination and enthusiastic outlook for the system’s upcoming obligations. Weiss holds a Drinking Water (Treatment) C level certificate, a Distribution System (DS) II level certificate, and a Wastewater D level certificate. This persistent operator overcame numerous obstacles following the construction of a new treatment plant. The most noteworthy event was a pipe explosion, which called upon her resourcefulness to correct. She also researched other problems experienced at the plant as a way of educating herself about the pitfalls to avoid in future projects. Weiss used the information gained to effectively participate in the planning stage for upgrades that will be implemented with the water and wastewater systems. These improvements will ensure Clarksville’s compliance with regulatory requirements. The success of the $3 million bond issue on the April 2011 ballot was partly due to Weiss’ ability to inform the public about the reasons for the changes. The MRWA is a non-profit organization serving the training and technical needs of water and wastewater utilities in Missouri. Every year at its annual Fall Operations Symposium, it recognizes the noteworthy accomplishments and diligence of one drinking water operator and one wastewater operator. - more - These individuals promote more than the effective operations of their respective utilities. They help stabilize the economic base for their communities, ensure environmental compliance and promote public health. More information about the MRWA can be found at its website: www.moruralwater.org. Tom Hyatt Operator Certification Circuit Rider Missouri Rural Water Association |