A small group of AWWA members didn’t let a little rain deter them from having a great time while cleaning up the West Nishnabotna River for a day or two. ”

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The North Liberty, Iowa, Wastewater Treatment Plant is featured in the July 2010 issue of Treatment Plant Operator, a national publication dedicated to municipal wastewater professionals. The focus of the article is the impact that organization and attention to detail have on a plant’s performance.”

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Battling below-zero temperatures, an ice-covered river and unstable muddy river bed, the City of Iowa Falls has completed installation of a new siphon interceptor sewer along the Iowa River. With the original siphon sewer buried in over 15 feet of silt behind the dam, the new two-pipe siphon sewer was trenched 6 feet deep into the raised river bed ... the contractor substantially completed Division 1 of the project totaling over 90% of the contract amount on February 16, 2010; 24 days ahead of schedule. Division 2 will provide the final connection at the bridge upon closure for demolition in October 2010 ...”

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Winifred G. Gleason, P.E., has been appointed to the Iowa League of Cities Environmental Policy Committee. The League established the committee to assist the Executive Board and staff in reviewing, prioritizing and providing strategy for the wide variety of environmental issues that emerge from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ...”

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FOX Engineering Associates, Inc. of Ames, Iowa, and the City of North Liberty, Iowa, received the 2010 American Council of Engineering Companies of Iowa (ACEC/Iowa) Grand Conceptor Award (1st Place Overall) and Grand Place Award in the Water and Wastewater Category (1st Place) for engineering excellence for the Membrane Bioreactor Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project also received the 2010 National Recognition Award from the ACEC in Washington, D.C.”

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This newsletter from the Environmental Finance Center at Boise State University addresses a number of issues. Of interest to municipalities and utilities may be the first article: there are “three important issues that affect all of us in the water and wastewater business; the changing demographics of the front-line warriors of the water and wastewater industry and what that means for the future; the future of the federal budget deficit and financial structure that will cause systems to rely on customer charges more than ever before to finance capital improvements; and customers that will question the very basis for how your systems will be funded. Together, these issues present challenges that cannot be ignored by even the strongest utilities. If your mission is to provide the best service, to the most people at the least cost for the longest period of time – then you are certainly up to the challenge and the time to get started is now.”

This newsletter is used with the permission of the EFC. Visit their website for more financial and technical information related to the water and wastewater industries: http://efc.boisestate.edu/efc/

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If you are in the business of treating, storing and furnishing drinking water, you will want to be familiar with the concept of aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) wells in order to determine whether your utility should consider their use. So, what are they and why should a utility consider an ASR well?

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An Iowa State graduate and former IPRT student employee was recently hired at an engineering firm in Ames. Jennifer Ruddy joined FOX Engineering Associates Inc. in Ames earlier this year and will work in the company's water and wastewater group. Ruddy completed her Master's in Civil Engineering at Iowa State last December. While enrolled, Ruddy worked on a research project for FOX that was managed by Lynne Mumm of IPRT's Technology Commercialization Group.

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Can you imagine living and working there? Paul Jones doesn’t have to imagine; for the past several years, this retired school teacher and wastewater operator from Montezuma, Iowa, has spent his winter months there. On his first trip, lodging consisted of a tent and water treatment was accomplished by harvesting and melting ice chunks from a near-by glacier. Recently, Paul took time from his busy schedule to share his experiences at an AWWA and IWPCA Young Professionals (YP) event, hosted by FOX Engineering Associates in Ames.

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Seven years ago, a small but determined cadre of volunteers embarked on the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ fledgling river cleanup event called Project AWARE (A Watershed Awareness River Expedition). This year’s expedition encompasses 100 miles of the West and East Nishnabotna Rivers in southwest Iowa during July 10-17. The event starts with volunteers gathering the afternoon of Saturday, July 10, and cleaning begins Sunday. A group from the Iowa Section of AWWA will focus on the West Nishnabotna, July 10-12.

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Asking the right questions and providing accurate information about your water and wastewater utilities will be essential. Community growth and economic development often revolve around the potential of a new or expanded industry bringing increased tax base and new jobs to the city. This is especially critical in today's economy. FOX can help you assess the situation, anticipate system needs, prepare applications for treatment agreements and permits, and more. Being proactive is important. To learn more .....

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This presentation was the starting point for the article above. It was given at the 2009 IWPCA Fall Short Course by Tom Atkinson, Senior Environmental Specialist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and Winnie Gleason, P.E., from FOX Engineering.

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FOX Engineering Associates, Inc. of Ames, Iowa, proudly announces the addition of Mr. Aaron Bousselot to the firm.

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FOX Engineering and the City of Council Bluffs have been teaming together on the study and design of a new Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system for the City’s 31 MGD Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP).

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FOX Engineering Associates, Inc. of Ames, Iowa, proudly announces the addition of Ms. Jennifer Ruddy to the firm.

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FOX Engineering Associates, Inc. of Ames, Iowa, proudly announces the addition of Mr. Taylor Hopper to the firm.

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FOX Engineering is happy to announce that along with the City of Council Bluffs and Western Engineering, Inc., we have received the “Innovative Municipal Asphalt Paving Award” from the Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa (APAI). The award is for completion of the first porous asphalt paving street in Iowa.

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The Council Bluffs Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) is featured in the December issue of Treatment Plant Operator, a national publication dedicated to municipal wastewater professionals. The focus of the article is the grit removal system, which was designed by FOX Engineering in 2003; at the time of its installation it was the largest Headcell installation in the world handling a peak capacity of over 30 MGD for finer grit removal.

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FOX Engineering is proud of the commitment its engineers make to member organizations in terms of time and expertise. Doug Luzbetak, PE, is a member of the ISOSWO Board of Directors and was on hand for the presentation of awards at the Annual IRA/ISOSWO Fall Conference in Waterloo in October. Congratulations to the honorees.

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FOX Engineering Associates is proud to announce that Keith Hobson has been named as the new president of FOX effective September 1. Hobson succeeds Dale Watson, who recently announced that he was stepping down from that position after nine years. Watson has been with FOX since 1991 and has served as its president since 2000. Watson remains a principal shareholder and director of the firm, a senior member of the management team as well as a principal-in-charge on key projects here at FOX. Both Keith and Dale will continue …

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The author of this article, Jennifer Ruddy, has interned the last two summers with FOX Engineering and will join our firm in a permanent position after completing her MS degree. As a Master’s research project, she has been working with Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Authority to test the cyclic aeration process in one of their aeration basins. The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of the innovative nitrogen removal approach in an existing full-scale activated sludge treatment plant with existing equipment, high average flows, and without mixers in the aeration basins.

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A ceremony was held at the Iowa Capitol to present Governor Culver’s 2008 Environmental Excellence Awards. The City of North Liberty, FOX Engineering Associates, Inc., and Shive-Hattery Engineering and Architecture placed in the Water Quality category. The awards are the premier environmental honors in Iowa, recognizing leadership and innovation in the protection of Iowa’s natural resources. The project, a membrane bioreactor process for treating wastewater has been used on a limited basis in the U.S.; this project is the first of its kind in Iowa.

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FOX Engineering is pleased to announce that Rob J. Baker has successfully passed state licensure exams and now holds the distinction of being a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Iowa. Mr. Baker has served as a project engineer at FOX since 2008 in the water and wastewater group. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering, with major areas of specialization in Environmental Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering. His degrees were conferred at Iowa State University..

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FOX Engineering Associates, Inc. has received a 2008 Governor’s Iowa Environmental Excellence Award in the Water Quality category.

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A ribbon-cutting was held to celebrate construction of the Raw Well Water Transmission Pipeline designed by FOX Engineering for the Water & Pollution Control Department in Ames.

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FOX Engineering Associates, Inc. of Ames, Iowa, and the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa, received the 2009 American Council of Engineering Companies of Iowa (ACEC/Iowa) Honor Award for engineering excellence for the Secondary Treatment System Improvements at the Council Bluffs Water Pollution Control Facility.

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At this annual event for approximately 2000 Iowa fifth-graders and their teachers, FOX was pleased to provide the assistance of our employees and their spouses. This is a great educational outreach venue that directly impacts and helps to educate our future citizens on the value of our most precious resource – water – and the necessity to conserve and protect it.

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FOX Engineering is proud to announce that the City of Clarinda, Iowa, has received a PISCES Award (Performance in Innovation in the State Revolving Fund Creating Environmental Success) for its new water treatment facility from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. FOX Engineering and the City of Clarinda also received the 2008 American Council of Engineering Companies of Iowa (ACEC/Iowa) Honor Award for Engineering Excellence for this project.

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FOX Engineering is proud to announce that the City of Charles City, Iowa, has received an award from the Environmental Protection Agency. FOX engineers, Dale Watson and Steve Troyer, served as the project manager and design engineer for this series of projects.

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AMES – At the annual conference for the Iowa Section of the American Water Works Association, David Fox was presented with the “Outstanding Service to the Water Profession Award.”

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On October 12, 2008, one of our young staffers, Robin Greenlee, took part in the Chicago Marathon. We’re proud of her accomplishment and dedication to staying healthy so we asked her to reflect on her preparation and chronicle her journey. We were curious about what motivated her to do it, how she trained, the challenges, and how it felt to cross the finish line. Finally, what did she learn from all of this? Here is her story in her own words...

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Recently, some generous FOX employees gave of their time, spirit, and elbow grease when they participated in United Way of Story County’s “Day of Caring”. Lisa Packer, Robin Greenlee, Tammy Klatt, Steve Orr, and John Gade had some "challenging" duties and an enjoyable experience. They worked for Camp Fire USA at Camp Canwita washing windows, cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms, and painting and staining. This is their third year participating in the Day of Caring. Lisa Packer noted that, "This camp is a great place for children 1st-6th grade during the summer months."

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Iowa's first membrane bioreactor (MBR) wastewater treatment facility, in North Liberty, Iowa, began operation in August. North Liberty is a rapidly growing community in Johnson County, near Iowa City. The rapid growth of the community made expansion of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) necessary.

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FOX Engineering Associates, Inc. of Ames, Iowa, proudly announces the addition of Mr. Rob J. Baker to the firm. Mr. Baker holds a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering, with major areas of specialization in Environmental Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering. His degrees were conferred at Iowa State University.

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AMES - It's rare to hear an engineer describe his work as "touchy, feely," but Dave Fox explains his 43-year career as an environmental engineer as the "softer side" of the technical and, often scientific, field.

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FOX Engineering Associates, Inc. of Ames, Iowa, proudly announces the addition of Mr. Steven P. Soupir, P.E., to the firm. Mr. Soupir holds a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, in addition to a Master of Science in Engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical, structural, and environmental engineering. Both degrees were conferred at South Dakota State University.

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FOX Engineering is pleased to announce that Matthew Kasper has successfully passed state licensure exams and now holds the distinction of being a registered Professional Engineer in the Sate of Iowa. Mr. Kasper has served as a project engineer at FOX since 2004 and is utilized extensively for water distribution and storage studies that involve computer modeling. He is active in facility evaluation, report development, and the detailed design of water, wastewater, and biosolids processing facilities.

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FOX Engineering Associates, Inc. of Ames, Iowa, and the City of Clarinda, Iowa, received the 2008 American Council of Engineering Companies of Iowa (ACEC/Iowa) Honor Award for engineering excellence for the Clarinda Water Treatment Facility located in Clarinda, Iowa. FOX Engineering is an environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater, and solid waste projects.

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Plans for the 2007 Dragoon River Romp are coming together quickly. Committees involved in the River Romp have been meeting since January of this year to make sure that the event has another successful year. The date has been set for Saturday, September 22nd.

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Mr.Selbher holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering, as well as a B.S. in Biology. Both degrees, in addition to a Teaching Certification Program, were completed at Iowa State University.

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Ms. Gleason holds a B.A. in Environmental Sciences, in addition to a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering. Both degrees were conferred at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville.

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For the 10th year in a row, FOX Engineering employees participated in the Iowa Children's Water Festival on May 10, 2007 at the Ankeny Des Moines Area Community College campus. Keith Hobson, Shalin Kowalke, Matt Kasper, Lisa Packer, Carla Schumacher, Laurie Twitchell, and Steve Van Dyke spent the day volunteering as classroom presenters, photographers, auditorium support, class guides, and as the volunteer coordinator.

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Anne Packard, GIS Coordinator for FOX Engineering, has begun her one-year term as Chairperson of the Iowa Geographic Information Council (IGIC). IGIC is a group of Geographic Information System (GIS) professionals from the State of Iowa with an interest in promoting GIS use and collaboration in Iowa.

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At the AWWA/IWPCA Spring Short Course for Water & Wastewater Operators in April, Steve Troyer, a project manager with FOX Engineering, gave two presentations on membrane treatment processes for water and wastewater.

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FOX Engineering worked with VeraSun and the City of Charles City to design a four-mile long, 18-inch diameter water transmission main and a 1.5 million gallon per day (mgd) pumping station to deliver water to the new VeraSun Ethanol Plant located west of Charles City. The project was divided into two contracts to be let separately for the transmission main and pump station. Each Contract had a compressed time frame to meet the needs of the new VeraSun facility.

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Lavene Payne, Solid Waste Director for the City of Muscatine, retired on March 30, 2007, having served the city for 29 years. For him, these are interesting times. As he leaves his long-time post, he is looking forward to retirement. It will be filled with part-time work managing the pro shop at the golf course, gardening, and running with friends. He intends to play some golf, too.

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In March Steve Troyer, PE, from FOX Engineering exhibited and presented a poster at the 37th Annual Food Processing Conference in St. Pete Beach, Florida. His copresenter was Eric LaSalle of Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Virginia. The engineers at FOX have worked with Mr. LaSalle over the past eight years on a variety of industrial wastewater treatment projects.

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Matt Kasper recently attended a week-long training seminar to upgrade his water distribution modeling skills. He was immersed in the most current water distribution modeling software offered by Bentley Systems who distribute WaterCAD® and Hammer® among others. The setting was a small group (9 people) which facilitated instructor-to-student and student-to-student interaction.

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Our clients deserve the best solutions to the challenges they face so at FOX Engineering we're staying on top of the regulations and technologies related to industrial and municipal drinking water and wastewater issues.

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FOX Engineering recently completed the design of Iowa's first membrane bioreactor (MBR) wastewater treatment facility for the City of North Liberty, Iowa. An MBR is an advanced wastewater treatment process that utilizes membrane filtration to produce a high quality effluent.

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FOX teamed with the Clear Lake Sanitary District and Alliant Energy on an effluent-reuse project to provide tertiary wastewater effluent for additional cooling water supply for the new Mason City power plant. Project challenges included providing a continuous cooling water source from an intermittent discharge Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) facility and including operating flexibility and provisions to receive and discharge cooling water return. Challenges also included providing an on-line monitoring system and operating scheme for the new facility.

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In 2004, the City of Newton received a new wastewater plant operating permit that contained revised limits for effluent ammonia. Plant Superintendent Bob Main reviewed recent plant operating data and thought that the trickling filter/activated sludge plant could meet the new permit limits without operating the activated sludge portion of the plant.

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For those of us who know her, that is an easy question to answer because there is no one like her. Carol Ann Diekema has been a strong and loyal advocate for cities for more than two decades and our guess is that she will continue to be for many years to come.

Ted Tedesco, Mayor of Ames, was also inducted. They were honored on September 28, 2006 at the League's annual conference in Coralville.

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On August 28th, the new Oelwein Wastewater Treatment Plant started continuous operations. The new treatment plant is designed to treat up to 4.6 millions gallons of wastewater per day continuously and up to 10 million gallons per day for a short time.

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Many of you in the municipal sector heard from FOX during the last year or so as the IDNR and then the state legislature considered the implementation of new water quality standards. At FOX, we were concerned that these new standards would result in the application of more stringent discharge limits while yielding very little water quality improvement for Iowa. While we lobbied hard, we lost that argument and now are faced with dealing with the outcome of the changes.

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FOX Engineering is proud to announce that they have placed in the top 50 firms to work for in the U.S. A copy of the October article announcing the top-ranked civil firms and the honorable mentions are available at the following URL:

2006 Best Civil Engineering Firm to Work For contest results article:
http://www.cenews.com/article.asp?id=1291

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A geographic information system (GIS) is a computerized system that integrates, analyzes, and models data from maps, surveys, photos, reports, and other sources, and produces graphical maps, reports, and plans to support the decision-making process. Think of it as a visualization tool.

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Anne Packard, GIS Coordinator for FOX Engineering, has been elected Vice-Chairperson of the Iowa Geographic Information Council (IGIC).  IGIC is a group of Geographic Information System (GIS) professionals from the State of Iowa with an interest in promoting GIS use and collaboration in Iowa.  The 25-member board has representatives from federal, state, county and city government; regional organizations; universities and colleges; community colleges and K-12 schools; and private businesses.

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FOX Vice President Keith Hobson was one of 40 to graduate from the 2005-2006 Leadership Iowa class this summer in Sioux City. Leadership Iowa is a program facilitated by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) designed to deal with significant issues facing Iowa.

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In 2002, the City of St. Ansgar converted their controlled discharge wastewater lagoon to an aerated lagoon in order to solve problems with high wet weather flows and growing community needs. The City retained an engineer to prepare a Facility Plan for the project as well as plans and specifications for the conversion.

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During the month of May, the Nation celebrated American Wetlands Month, focusing on the economic benefits that wetlands provide. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined with other federal, state and local agencies and private partners to recognize the wonderful ways that wetlands enrich the environment and society.

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You've probably heard about GIS (Geographical Information Systems) at conferences, from colleagues, or in trade magazines. GIS can be a powerful mapping and data management tool that can greatly reduce the amount of time and money it takes to evaluate information and answer questions. It is basically a smart map that shows geographical features and links information to those features.

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The Creston Water Works (CWW) owns and operates a water system that serves all of the city of Creston as well as a significant portion of the Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA). The surface water treatment plant was built in 1984 and expanded in 1990. Changes in drinking water regulations and increased demand from SIRWA created a need for CWW to consider how to expand and upgrade its facilities. FOX Engineering was retained by the CWW and SIRWA governing boards to assist them in their pursuit of improved service to their customers.

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EPA is celebrating National Drinking Water Week May 7-13 in recognition of the 30th Anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act. FOX will help celebrate this week by volunteering at the Iowa Children's Water Festival. The festival is a FREE, one-day event, heightening the awareness of the importance of our most valuable resource water. Approximately 2000 fifth graders from across Iowa participate each year. Various aspects of water-related topics are taught through presentations, experiments, exhibits, games and entertainment.

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Morris Walters served as foreman of the Boone County Landfill from its construction in 1970 through his retirement in April of 2006. He originally worked for his uncle, Tom Walters, the private operator of the landfill from 1970 until 1990. In 1990, Boone County assumed operational control of the facility and the operators became county employees.

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Revisions to Iowa's Water Quality Standards became effective March 22, 2006. With the new rule revisions the IDNR is taking the "Top Down" approach to stream classifications.

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Steve Troyer, an environmental engineer with FOX Engineering, was recently named Biosolids Committee Chair for IWPCA. He will assume his duties in July of 2006. Steve has been an active committee member since July of 2002.

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The City of Grimes has experienced much growth in the recent years, as have other metro communities. A city council member recently wondered what the impact would be on Grimes' economic development efforts if the lots in the new subdivisions in Grimes were smaller than those in new subdivisions in surrounding communities.

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As a subconsultant to SABL Bahamas LTD, FOX is also teaming with Iowa State University and Shaw Environmental of St. Charles, Illinois, to provide classroom and field instruction to Government employees involved with collection and disposal of solid wastes in the Family Islands. FOX will provide instruction on Supervision of Landfills, Landfill Operation and Maintenance, Environmental Monitoring, and Landfill Engineering Concepts and Contracts to approximately 125 trainees.

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This week, almost 600 engineers, highway officials, contractors, and consultants gathered to exchange information and recognize last year's exceptional construction projects. The Iowa Concrete Paving Association (ICPA) hosted its 42nd Annual Concrete Paving Workshop, which each year attracts Iowa's top transportation leaders and builders.

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FOX Engineering Associates, Inc. of Ames, Iowa and the City of Tipton, Iowa received a Council of Engineering Companies of Iowa (CEC) Engineering Achievement Award for engineering excellence in regard to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project located in Tipton, Iowa.

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FOX Engineering Associates, Inc. of Ames, Iowa and the City of Charles City, Iowa, received the American Consulting Engineers Council of Iowa (ACEC/Iowa) Engineering Achievement Award for engineering excellence for the Phase III Improvements Project at the Water Pollution Control Plant located in Charles City, Iowa. FOX Engineering is an environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater, and solid waste projects.

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Construction of Improvements to the Oelwein Wastewater Treatment Plant is approximately 50% complete. This $8.5 million project will provide the City of Oelwein a new, advanced wastewater treatment plant to replace their aging, overloaded treatment plant.

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EPA has proposed two separate amendments to the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule. The first amendment streamlines the regulatory requirements for qualified facilities, qualified oil-filled operational equipment, motive power, and airport mobile refuelers. The second proposes extensions to the compliance dates for all facilities regulated under the SPCC rules.

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The December 12, 2005, regular Glidden City Council meeting was preceded by a tour of the recently completed renovation of the water treatment plant. The Mayor, City Council, City Administrative Staff and the media were guided through the treatment plant by representatives of FOX Engineering, the design consultant, and PeopleService, the contract operator of the plant. During the formal meeting, the Mayor and members of the Council expressed their thanks to the contractor, engineer, and operator for successful completion of the project within the budget.

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The Council Bluffs Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) has been operating at its existing location since the mid 1970's to treat the City of Council Bluff's sanitary wastewater. This project included the evaluation, replacement, and upgrade of preliminary treatment facilities that were in need of extensive improvements due to significant structural and equipment deterioration from age and corrosion. In addition, the existing grit facilities were in need of upgrade to provide more efficient grit removal and reduce operational problems.

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Keith L. Hobson, P.E. and principal with FOX Engineering Associates, Inc. in Ames, Iowa has been granted certification in the specialty of Water Supply and Wastewater and inducted into the American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE). The Academy's Board of Trustees has conferred the distinction of Board Certified Environmental Engineer (BCEE).

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The American Water Works Association George Warren Fuller Award has been conferred upon Carla J. Schumacher of the Iowa Section for distinguished service to the water supply field in commemoration of the sound engineering skill, the brilliant diplomatic talent and the constructive leadership which characterized the life of George Warren Fuller.

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On October 18, 2005 the Solid Waste Management Commission of Marshall County received the "2005 Outstanding Environmental Protection Facility Award". Joe Robertson, manager, accepted the award at a banquet attended by his peers.

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FOX Engineering Associates, Inc. is proud to observe the ten-year anniversary of a vision for process improvements at the Davenport wastewater plant that not only reduced costs for the citizens of the community but were also a significant improvement to the environment.

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The City of Monroe will soon have a new residential development - "The Meadows at Monroe." Located on the southwest side of town near the city cemetery, the property is zoned residential and consists of 32 acres. The Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council recently approved the preliminary plat for this development.

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Technical information on alternate liners upon request of the Energy & Waste Management Bureau, Iowa Department of Natural Resources

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has proposed changes to the Water Quality Standards (WQS) of Iowa that will cost a number of Iowa cities that discharge to small streams a lot of money with little, if any, benefit to the streams.

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The Engineering Excellence Awards are designed to recognize outstanding engineering achievement by engineering firms.  The projects entered in the competition exhibit innovation, technical advancement to the engineering profession, complexity, social and economic considerations, and the ability to meet or exceed the needs of the client.

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In an effort to ensure water quality for all Iowans, the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) is launching a loan program specifically for entities in the early stages of water pollution control or drinking water projects.

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Some interesting water-related facts supplied by The New York Times.

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Dave Fox of FOX Engineering Associates, Inc. in Ames, Iowa is a recipient of the Kenneth J. Miller Founders' Award for Leadership. Mr. Fox received the award for leadership in dramatically increasing the visibility of Water for People among the people of Iowa, including formation of a joint committee with the Iowa Water Pollution Control Association, and for boosting the level of contributions tenfold.

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An active member of AWWA for 40 years, Dave Fox was recently appointed through presidential privilege to the Committee on Diversity and Member Involvement. Along with 11 other members from around the world, Mr. Fox will work to ensure equality and representation at all levels of the organization.

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In 2004, the Keep Boone County Beautiful Organization started sponsorship of Adopt-A-Highway program. Twice a year on a 2 plus mile stretch of County Road R23 south of Boone FOX Engineering employees and personnel from the Boone County Sanitary Landfill don orange vests to clean the side of the road and ditches.

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In 1996, the Des Moines Water Works began the Iowa Children's Water Festival and soon after, the Iowa Association of Water Agencies (IAWA) was chosen as the permanent home for the Water Festival. The free, one-day event is in May each year and located on the campus of Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa. The program is led by volunteers (FOX engineering employees among them) and many other support committees.

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When one of their long time employees passed away from leukemia in 2004 Scott Smith, Boone County SLF Administrator, came up with the idea of throwing pies to raise money for the American Cancer Society-Relay for Life. He was the willing recipient and as you can see by the pictures some of our employees had a little fun with it, too. You're a good sport Scott!

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Governor Tom Vilsack and Lt. Governor Sally Pederson made appointments today to the first Iowa Great Places Board. Executive Order 39, which was signed by the Governor January 11, 2005, created the Board within the Department of Cultural Affairs.

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FOX and the city have teamed up on a variety of projects over the past eight years. The most recent effort, which included the planning and design of improved preliminary treatment screening and grit removal facilities at the Council Bluffs Wastewater Treatment Plant, has earned the firm an Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Iowa.

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FOX Engineering Associates, Inc. of Ames, Iowa is pleased to announce that Carla J. Schumacher has joined their firm. Ms. Schumacher holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering and a Master's of Science in Environmental Engineering, both from the University of Iowa.

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