FRWA EQUIPMENT POLICY
USE AT SYSTEM
A copy of all reports and results of system Technical Assistance should be submitted to the office to be kept on file for system’s future use.
1. The Wastewater Camera Inspection Trailer containing other equipment as listed in the attached contract is a wastewater member only benefit which requires completion of FRWA I&I program procedures (see attached). The equipment is not left with small systems (less than 1,000 connections), but used with FRWA Wastewater Field Staff. A smoke blower should remain in the trailer along with a valve locator, a complete list of equipment supplied with trailer is listed in contract. There is a charge for this service. Use is scheduled based on priority system.
2. The FRWA Ground Penetrating Radar Unit is only used by FRWA staff at member systems. There is no-charge for this service. Use of the equipment is scheduled based on request, date of request and number of years as a member, if priority use system is needed. Any mapping should produce a copy for the office.
3. All FRWA Flowmeters/Large Meter Testers whether they are Ultrasonic or Doppler can be used at member or non-member systems. Priority for use goes to members. If used at a non-member system, it should be used as a demonstration of FRWA services and promotion of membership. A report of usage should be left only for the system owner or mailed to the system owner and a copy submitted to the office for filing in system records. The office has a generic cover letter to be submitted to the system owner with the required report. A copy should nott be left with the contract operator for submittal to the system owner;
4. The FRWA Leak Correlators are to be available for leak pinpointing to both members and non-members, with members getting priority and non-members encouraged to join through demonstration of service. Additional priority is given to systems in South Florida. These should only be used after leak or leaks have been isolated by FRWA sonic leak detectors.
5. FRWA Computers can be used at systems to run diagnostic programs and leave reports. A copy of the report should be submitted to the office for filing. Non-members will be encouraged by submittal of the report to join the Association.
6. FRWA Audio-Visual equipment will be used mainly in FRWA training sessions available to members and non-members. We should not leave it with the system for their use.
7. FRWA Wastewater Lab Equipment including smart colorimeters, microscopes, ph-meters, DO meters, centrifuges, and thermoammeter, should be used at systems to troubleshoot treatment problems and propose treatment changes. Results, reports, and recommendations should be submitted to the system owner, and operator and the FRWA office for filing. This benefit should be prioritized for members and used to encourage non-members to join the Association.
8. FRWA Water Level Indicators should be used to check well statistics and pumping levels to determine drawdowns for the systems. Members should receive priority and non-member use should be for promotion of membership. Results and reports should be submitted to the system and the office for filing.
9. FRWA Global Positioning Service Unit should be used to get accurate well head locations for compliance reasons at member and non-member systems. Information left with the system or submitted to DEP or WMD, as required or requested by the system.
FRWA EMPLOYEE
DEMO AND LEAVE EQUIPMENT AT SYSTEM
FRWA employees demonstrate and train system personnel on the use of FRWA equipment and leave equipment with member system. FRWA submits by telephone or note to office, the location of borrowed FRWA equipment.
1. The FRWA Wastewater Camera Inspection Trailer, containing camera, VCR, generator, safety equipment, etc. (See attached list) may be left with a medium system (greater than 1,000 connections) if system personnel are trained by FRWA, and system agrees to contractual agreements. This is a FRWA Wastewater System Member benefit only. Please see attached contract for other stipulations and a list of complete trailer equipment. There is a charge for this service. The camera is available to member’s system only after completion of previous steps listed in FRWA I&I program procedures (attached).
2. The FRWA Smoke Blowers may be left with member systems who have completed required steps in FRWA Wastewater Inflow and Infiltration Program Procedures (attached) and are a FRWA Wastewater Member. System should have proper training by FRWA, adequate personnel and safety equipment prior to smoke blowing on their own. Remember, FRWA has door hangers for use within the required public notice of smoke blowing. All maintenance including oil changes, fuel replacement shall be performed by system.
3. The FRWA Pressure Recorders are available to member systems for use without training. Normally, the units can be shipped to a system and returned when completed the same way. A few charts will also be supplied.
4. The FRWA Activity Recorders are available to members yet may require FRWA personnel to properly install on pump so as to not electrically damage the unit. These units may also be shipped to system, if system agrees to replace if unit is destroyed by incorrect installation.
5. FRWA Small Meter Tester can be demonstrated by FRWA personnel and then left with member systems for a week or so to complete residential meter testing. Meter to be tested should be flushed prior to installation of small meter tester to ensure solids do not plug and destroy meter tester. Units can be shipped back to FRWA or picked up by FRWA staff.
6. The FRWA Hydrant Flow and Testing Kits can be used by member systems, FRWA can provide personnel to train system personnel, if needed. Please flush hydrant prior to installation of pitot gauge to ensure pitot tube/orifice is not plugged with sediments. Any gauges or pitot tubes destroyed should be replaced prior to return to FRWA by shipping or employee pick-up.
7. All FRWA Water Labs and Water Test Kits are available to member system for diagnostic assistance within water systems. The kits should include non-expired reagents. These can be shipped as needed. FRWA has numerous kits, please call for kit to do needed testing.
8. FRWA Backflow Testers is available to Member Water Systems for use by certified backflow testers. This unit can be shipped to and from FRWA office.
9. FRWA Sludge Judges are available to Member Wastewater Systems for sampling and core sampling. These units are very hard and awkward to ship, buy can be dropped off by FRWA personnel.
10. FRWA has various Weirs for use by Member Wastewater Systems. Please call FRWA for sizes and applications.
11. FRWA Sonic Leak Detectors are available for use by Member Water Systems. These units can be shipped, if the system personnel have prior experience in the use of sonic leak detectors or FRWA personnel can demonstrate and train system personnel in the proper use of equipment prior to leaving with your system. Unit can be shipped back to FRWA.
12. FRWA Line Tracers are available for member system use. These units can be shipped to systems with prior operating experience or FRWA personnel can demonstrate and train system personnel in the proper use prior to leaving with system. Units can be shipped back to FRWA.
13. FRWA Valve and Metal Locators are available for member system use. These units can be shipped to systems with prior operating experience or FRWA personnel can demonstrate and train system personnel in the proper use prior to leaving with system. Units can be shipped back to FRWA.