ADEQ Clarifications Slides - TruePani.pdf

TRUEPANI ADEQ Lead Service Line Identification and Inventory Consultant Services

Solicitation No. BPM004287, Title: Statewide Asbestos, Lead, and Mold Consultant and Abatement Services

Lead Service Line Identification and Inventory Consultant Services (SOW 2A:2)

TRUEPANI INC.

October 27, 2022

11:00 AM

Team Breakdown and Key Staff

On the Call:

Shannon Evanchec

Project Manager

Sam Becker

Data Manager

Ayako Tischler

Managing Consultant

Differentiators Regional Presence, National Experience TruePani has a secondary headquarters in Seattle, Washington with staff located in California. CA projects include supporting grant applications for the California Energy Commission and an ongoing project with

LACOE.

We Know Lead Extensive experience working on statewide lead projects in Texas, Nevada, Hawaii and New Hampshire directly impacting a population of 1.5M.

Cross-disciplinary Project Team We bring a team of experts in civil engineering, environmental engineering consulting, fieldwork, economics, and communications.

Data Management System We use modern tools to manage and maneuver large data sets of over 250,000 records.

Customized Approach Our team is focused on the needs of your water system and realizes that no two systems are the same.

Differentiators

Project Milestones

Project Management

Outreach

Initial Records Review and Inventory Framework Development

Identifying Unknowns

LCRR

Compliance

M2

M3

M4

M1

Project Approach

M1: Project Management M2: Outreach

M3: Records Review and Inventory Framework

Development M4: Identifying

Unknowns

• Regular meetings with ADEQ and TruePani and PWSs

• Development of project execution plan, work plans, and task orders

• QAPP development

• SOP on methods to identify unknowns

• Invoicing & reporting

• Coordinate with

ADEQ

• Compile list of eligible water systems

• Conduct outreach to assess if assistance is needed and approximate scope

• Allocate staff and resources accordingly

• DMS setup for ADEQ compliance

• Compile list of available data

• Review historical data and import to

DMS

• Create initial inventory

• Use ADEQ approved methods to identify unknowns

• Work with the PWS to understand system-specific considerations

• Identify subcontractors for excavation, as needed

• Create plan for visual inspections

Nov-22 Jan-23 Apr-23 July-23 Oct-23 Jan-24 Apr-24 July-24 Oct-24

M1: Project Management

M2: Outreach

M3: Initial Records Review and Inventory Framework Development

M4: Identifying Unknowns

Project Schedule

NTP

Data Management System (DMS)

• Cloud-based database to organize inventory data

• Store digitized records

• Export as .csv/.xlsx to match EPA inventory template

• Upload to GIS database for public display of results

• Live view of database for up-to-date GIS data

• Accept data from:

• Customer surveys

• Field investigations

• Historical records

• Automate communications to customers

Initial Records Review

• Existing GIS databases

• Build/Install date

• Staff knowledge

• Previous water main replacement projects, work orders, service orders

• Historical records (permits, local ordinances, parcel data, plumbing records, utility purchasing records, meter cards)

• Field data

• Existing GIS databases

• Verified service line material records

• Water test results from compliance sampling

• Water main size

• Water billing information

• Census data

Data Verification

• To verify the accuracy of existing data sources:

• Physical verification of service line materials

• Evaluate results against existing records

• Follow guidance published by EGLE and included in EPA Inventory Guidance document

Identifying Unknowns

Methods for Identifying Unknowns

Method Pros Cons Recommended?

Visual Inspections (includes scratch/magnet/swab test)

Low cost (if completed by customers)

High cost (if completed by trained personnel), only certain points of the line can be seen

Yes

CCTV Can access inaccessible meter boxes Inaccurate No

Predictive modeling Can help avoid unneeded excavations

For machine learning - LSLs must be present, relies on accuracy of available data

Situation dependent

Water sampling Low cost Requires customer to correctly collect samples Situation dependent

Potholing Accurate Can break galvanized lines, Expensive

Situation dependent

Customer Surveys – Locate Your Line

Challenges Unique to Small Systems

Human Capital Asset/data management Funding

Lessons Learned and Bringing Value Lessons Learned

• Planning is key, starting early

• Benefits from industry engagement

• Simplified data management

• Communications amplifies impact

Our Value

• Lead in drinking water and communications experience

• DBE-certified

• Proven work navigating ambiguous requirements

• Technical expertise at all phases of the project

• Dedicated team prioritizing client relationship

Thank You! KEY CONTACT Shannon Evanchec Project Manager 724 584 7192 shannon@truepani.com

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