HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Public Works, Utilities and Public Safety 2014-09-11
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Public Safety, Utilities 8:00 a.m.
& Public Works Committee Town Board Room
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
2. PUBLIC SAFETY
a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD
i. None.
b) REPORTS
i. Victim Advocates 6-Month Report. Dir. Mesropian
ii. 800 Megahertz Radio Encryption. Chief Kufeld
iii. Quarterly Statistics. Commander Pass
iv. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions.
3. UTILITIES
a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD
i. Bucket Truck Purchase – L&P. Supt. Lockhart
ii. Water Analyzer Purchase – Water Department Supt. Boles
b) REPORTS
i. Water Master Plan & Rates (Verbal). Dir. Bergsten
ii. RFP Results – L&P General Eng. & Fin. Services (Verbal) Supt. Lockhart
iii. Information Technology Update (Verbal). Mgr. Fraundorf
iv. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions.
4. PUBLIC WORKS
a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD
i. None.
b) REPORTS
i. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions.
5. ADJOURN
AGENDA
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ESTES VALLEY VICTIM ADVOCATES
6‐Month Report
January 1, 2014 ‐ June 30, 2014
Agency Name
Estes Valley Victim Advocates, Inc.
Address
P.O. Box 1287
City State Zip Phone
Estes Park CO 80517 577‐9781
Executive Director
Mary Mesropian
BRIEF PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS:
ADVOCACY. Victim Advocates (trained and supervised by the Executive Director) and staff
respond to pages from Estes Park Police Department 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They
provide emotional support at the time of the incident and assist the victim(s) and their children
in achieving immediate safety and devising safety plans for the future. They also educate victims
on the judicial process, explain victim rights, inform about victim’s compensation as well as
provide support with the criminal justice process.
COUNSELING. The Counselor counsels victims of crime and trauma. After the initial crisis where
advocates are called, the victim is able to take advantage of the supportive services through
individual counseling and support groups. This short‐term (3‐6 months) crisis counseling is
designed to assist victims return to pre‐crisis state (in the case of sexual assault or other violent
crimes) or to empower them to make changes towards violence‐free living (in the case of
domestic violence.) Children also receive counseling using specific “play therapy”.
BILINGUAL OUTREACH. The Bilingual Outreach Coordinator provides outreach to the Latino
population. The Latino population in Estes Park has grown dramatically in the last few years and
Estes Valley Victim Advocates has hired a part‐time employee to meet the needs of this
population. This position provides education, advocacy and counseling in the form of outreach
to the Latino community. The coordinator is available to assist the Safehouse Manager when
there is need for Spanish language skills.
SAFEHOUSING. The Safehouse Manager and two safehouse evening advocates are responsible
for ensuring the safety of domestic violence victims in the safehouse. These staff members assist
residents with safety planning, accessing medical, legal and housing programs and making
appropriate referrals. Food and basic needs are provided to residents and the Safehouse
Manager is responsible for acquiring, stocking and tracking of food pantry, personal items and
household items, for overseeing the day to day upkeep of Safehouse and maintaining the
physical integrity and safety of the Safehouse.
EDUCATION. Outreach to the community and school system through trainings and programs.
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OBJECTIVES:
Estes Park police officers page victim advocates and then advocates provide services at the most
appropriate safe location. A Victim Advocate is an immediate and practical assistant. They can
provide emotional support during and after the crisis. Advocates help meet immediate physical
and emotional needs. If an arrest has been made, a Bond Memo is sent to the District
Attorney’s Office to use in considering bond conditions. This is non‐discoverable to the offender
so the victim can be open without fear of reprisals. A Court Advocate will attend court with the
victim if requested. If safehousing is requested, a danger assessment and client intake report are
conducted.
There are three areas of advocate assessment: Safety, Options and Stability.
These questions are on every advocate case sheet and advocates must answer these questions
on every call:
Is victim(s) physically safe? (Not in immediate danger.)
Victim knows options and rights and knows what to do next?
Is the situation stabilized? This includes emotional stability as well as their ability to take
care of their own and their children’s immediate needs.
All victims are offered individual counseling and support groups. Counseling Program
Assessments are completed by program participants in the form of questionnaires. Safehouse
residents are also asked to complete an assessment needs questionnaire and an exit form
before they leave.
COMMUNITY LIAISON AND NETWORKING ACTIVITIES:
We have Memorandums of Understanding, Contracts or Coordination Agreements with
Crossroads Safehouse in Fort Collins, Alternatives to Violence in Loveland, Larimer County
Sheriff’s Department, Estes Park Medical Center, Rocky Mountain National Park as well as the
Estes Park Police Department. Crossroads Safehouse, Alternatives to Violence and Estes Valley
Victim Advocates meet monthly as part of the Larimer County Domestic Abuse Intervention
Project and as needed to coordinate services. Estes Valley Victim Advocates is also a member of
the Estes Park Child Protection Team to ensure children are protected in our community.
An Estes Valley Victim Advocates’ counselor and a staff person from Estes Valley Restorative
Justice Partnership co‐present an “Impact of Crime” class to all Restorative Justice attendees.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long has Estes Valley Victim Advocates existed?
For over 25 years, Estes Valley Victim Advocates has been supporting the community of Estes
Park and the surrounding Estes Valley. In 1988, the Victim Assistance Program of the Estes Park
Police Department was created as a volunteer component to the police department. Volunteer
advocates were recruited, interviewed and trained and a group of eight advocates began
working. The Victim Assistance program operated under the direction of the Estes Park Police
Department, headed by a program director until 1997 when the program became incorporated.
The Victim Assistance program became Estes Valley Victim Advocates, Inc. In February 2007,
Estes Valley Victim Advocates began offering safehousing for victims of domestic violence. Over
$500,000 was raised through a capital campaign to purchase the safehouse building.
What geography does Estes Valley Victim Advocates serve?
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Estes Valley Victim Advocates serves the entire Estes Valley including Glen Haven, Allenspark,
Drake and all areas in between including The Retreat and Storm Mountain. We also serve the
Larimer County portion of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Who uses Estes Valley Victim Advocates?
All victims of crime and trauma are welcome to use our advocate services and counseling
program. This includes victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, other crimes as well as
suicide, sudden death and accidents of all kinds. The target population for safehousing is female
victims of domestic violence and their children.
How are advocates notified that there is a crime or trauma victim needing an advocate?
Our local Dispatch alerts a victim advocate on call to respond to police officer at scene, police
department or hospital.
How do victims of domestic violence come into My Sister’s Place?
Sometimes a victim plans to leave and makes arrangements ahead of time. Other times clients
escape violence in the middle of the night. Many times they are referred to My Sister’s Place by
a police officer.
What do the residents do while staying at My Sister’s Place?
Leaving an abusive relationship is a process rather than an event. During their stay, residents
and their children begin rebuilding their lives. For many residents, it’s the first time in a long
time they’ve been able to sleep through the night. Individual counseling and support groups
nurture emotional healing, self‐esteem and self‐sufficiency. Advocates provide assistance with
employment, finances, education, day care and other resources.
How long do residents stay?
Typically residents stay at My Sister’s Place for up to 6 weeks. We do however extend stays if
appropriate, i.e., a lease has been signed but the home will not be available to move into for a
week.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Operating Grants/Contracts
Town of Estes Park ‐ $8,000 per year for crisis advocacy services
Town of Estes Park ‐ $5,000 safehousing Program
Larimer County Victim Assistance Law Enforcement Grant ‐ $40,000
Domestic Abuse Program (Federal & State) ‐ $45,855
Victims of Crime Act (Federal) ‐ $21,295
Estes Park Community Thrift Shop ‐ $10,000
Estes Park Medical Center ‐ $4,000
Corporations: Verizon $10,000
Church organizations, Community, Clubs and Family & Community Foundations
Fundraisers
1 per year – approx. $13,000
Annual gift request mailing – approx. $10,000
3 quarterly newsletters
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Estes Valley Victim Advocates, Inc.
Incident Report Overview
January‐June 2014
Incident
First Contact
Continuing
Contacts
Hotline
Calls
Total
Contacts
Domestic Abuse
33
1
22
56
Sexual Assault
2
0
0
2
Death/Suicide
5
1
1
7
Assault
1
0
1
2
Stalking
2
0
1
3
Other‐Crime
4
0
0
4
Other –Non Crime
68
15
1
84
Counseling
22
394
12
428
Group Counseling
38
58
0
96
Bilingual Outreach
2
55
0
57
Total 177 524 38 739
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2014 MY SISTER’S PLACE SAFEHOUSE
RESIDENT SUMMARY
MONTH Women/children # of Nights Counseling/Advocacy Total Contacts
January
2 women (new)
2 children (new)
37
4 counseling
35 advocacy
39
February
2 women
2 children
86
5 counseling
74 advocacy
118
March 2 women
2 children
15 2 counseling
22 advocacy
24
April 5 Women
2 children
46 10 counseling
55 advocacy
65
May 2 Woman
5 children
39 4counseling
62 advocacy
66
June 1 Women (cont.)
5 children (cont.)
180
12 Counseling
247 advocacy
259
July
August
September
October
November
December
Totals 32 403 532 571
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2014 TESTIMONIALS
Cheryl, Susan, Lynn
I hope that I got your names right. I need to thank you from the bottom of my heart for
everything you did for me that horrible day. If I had been alone, I don't know whether I would
have been able to make it or not. My son and I are doing okay day by day with much love and
support around us. What you do is truly amazing and I'm sure a thankless job. I hope I can live
the rest of my life trying to meet the standards of help, hope and compassion that you showed
me that day.
You never met her, but I wrote a few words about my wife and I would like to share them
with you. Again thank you thank you thank you
To Estes Valley Victim Advocates.
Daryl and I would like to express our sincere appreciation for your assistance with our daughter
during the tragedy of her partner’s death. Lonnie’s sympathetic ear and caring demeanor helped
her through a rough time. Please accept this donation to your organization as a thank you for
being there when we could not.
2014 AWARD
Estes Valley Victim Advocates was awarded the Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(CCADV) Purple Ribbon Award for Outstanding Domestic Violence Program. Executive Director
Mary Mesropian and Shelter Manager Lonnie Erskine accepted the award during the Colorado
Advocacy In Action Conference in Vail, Colorado on June 3, 2014. The conference is a joint effort
of CCADV and the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA). Estes Valley Victim
Advocates (EVVA) was nominated for the award by fellow domestic violence program colleagues
who believe that the staff and volunteers at EVVA excel in the provision and enhancement of
services to victims/survivors of domestic violence by providing outstanding leadership, advocacy
for, and commitment to, advancing the rights and dignity of victims’ throughout the community
response systems, and in the community as a whole.
PUBLIC SAFETY/ UTILITIES / PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE
September 11, 2013
Report Item #ii. 800 Megahertz Radio
Encryption
This item will be a verbal report by
Police Chief Kufeld.
ESTES PARK POLICE DEPARTMENTJanuary – June 2014Statistics
59148041729801000200030004000500060007000800090002012 2013 20142014 Total CAD IncidentsPolice OnlyTotal CAD Incidents
30911243235205101520253035404550Total Assigned Cases Charges Filed Exceptionally Cleared In SuspenseINVESTIGATIONSJAN-JUNE201420122014
14684151191041142315115210919145020406080100120140160Injury unknown injury non-injury hit and run totalMOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTSJAN-JUNE2014201220132014
5390102030405060DUI DUIDDRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCEJAN-JUNE20142014
21211891721038192318327202500500010000150002000025000911 calls Administrative Calls Total phone callsEPPD Communications CenterJan - June201420122014
598635597977644901000200030004000500060007000FC911 Loveland EPPD LCSO CSUPDJuly 2014 911 calls
158.7520020406080100120140160180Year to date hours WarningsLitter PatrolJan-Sept2014
2817Community Group ConferencemediationRestorative JusticeJan-Sept 2014* Of the 28 cases - 16 of them are for under 21 poss. of Marijuana. No underage drinking.* Ages 13-75* Support and Accountability Circles2 completed2 starting in HS2 starting in MS* Girls Circle1 starting in HS2-3 starting in MS
LIGHT & POWER DEPARTMENT Memo
To: Public Safety, Utilities & Public Works Committee
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Line Superintendent Lockhart
Date: September 11, 2014
RE: Bucket Truck Purchase – L&P
Objective:
Obtain approval for the purchase of a Light & Power truck.
Present Situation:
Light & Power’s truck #21 is scheduled to (and needs to) be replaced. Specifications for
a new truck were developed with the Fleet Department. Two vendors provided quotes:
1. Altec: $219,650
2. Terex: $230,688
Proposal:
We propose to accept the low bid for the Altec truck.
Advantages:
The new truck will improve the work efficiency our line crew with an auger for installation
of power poles.
Disadvantages:
The purchase order will need to be rolled over into 2015. These trucks are built to order
and it will take 300 days for delivery.
Action Recommended by Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the purchase of the Altec truck.
Budget:
This is a planned and budgeted purchase. There are adequate funds for this purchase
in the Vehicle Replacement Fund, account number 635-7000-435.34-42.
Level of Public Interest:
Low, as not many of our customers follow the types of trucks L&P uses for power line
construction and repair.
Sample Committee Recommendation:
I recommend approval of the purchase of the Altec to the Town Board, to be included
on the Consent Agenda at the September 23, 2014, Town Board meeting.
WATER DEPARTMENT Memo
To: Public Safety, Utilities & Public Works Committee
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Water Superintendent Boles
Laboratory and Water Quality Supervisor Beehler
Date: September 11, 2014
RE: Water Analyzer Purchase – Water Department
Objective:
Obtain approval for the purchase of a THM analyzer.
Present Situation:
Control of disinfection by-products is the key element in maintaining compliance with the
stage 2 Disinfectants By-Products Rules (DBP rule). We have an increased need for
THM test results to improve our treatment process and ensure compliance.
The addition of chlorine in the water treatment process creates disinfection by-products
when chlorine interacts with total organic carbon (TOC). TOC is a precursor in the
formation of disinfection by-products, namely, Trihalomethane (THM) and Haloacetic
(HAA5) acids. Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic acids are regulated within the water
distribution system at points that will typically represent the longest contact time (water
age) for chlorine and TOC. We have purchased a TOC analyzer and received State
certification for this analysis. The seasonal nature of our community amplifies water age
concerns and, therefore, increases the need for more THM testing.
Chlorine is also used in the treatment process at Marys Lake Treatment Plant to reduce
seasonal algae taste and odor issues. This adds to our need for THM testing.
Proposal:
We will purchase the THM analyzer to optimize the treatment process for the reduction
of disinfection by-products. Additionally, the THM analyzer will be used to perform more
frequent distribution system monitoring (essential because of the seasonal nature of our
customer usage) ensuring compliance with the regulated THM levels.
Advantages:
Acquisition and use of this analyzer would ensure we are in compliance with
regulations. Staff time is very limited and these more frequent tests would be performed
without having to transport those samples to the valley and waiting for the test results.
Disadvantages:
Parker Hannifin is the sole manufacturer of THM analyzers. The purchase price for this
unit is $35,537.50.
Action Recommended by Staff:
Staff recommends approval of the purchase of the Parker Hannifin THM analyzer.
Budget:
This is a planned and budgeted purchase. We have adequate funds for this purchase in
the Purification Equipment Capital Account.
503-7000-580.33-40, “PURIFICATION EQUIPMENT”
Level of Public Interest
Low, as not many of our customers follow the chemistry of water treatment or the
implementation of drinking water regulatory compliance.
Sample Committee Recommendation:
I recommend approval of the purchase of the THM analyzer to the Town Board, to be
included on the Consent Agenda at the September 23, 2014, Town Board meeting.
Attachments:
Quote from Parker Hannifin
Except from the February 2012 PUP Committee report:
“Future Water Quality Regulatory Requirements”, Regulatory timeline
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Quotation Instrumentation Products Division
1005 A Cleaner Way
To: MS. DIANA BEEHLER, WATER QUALITY MANAGER
TOWN OF ESTES PARK, WATER DEPARTMENT
577 ELM ROAD
ESTES PARK, CO 80517
Phone: 970-577-3624
Cell:
Fax:
Date:
Huntsvllle, AL 35805
T:(256) 881-2040 F: (256) 881-5730
www.ipdus.com/ ANDREW CORNICK
Quote Number:
August 20, 2014
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90 Days Validity:
Delivery:
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Analyzer Specialist
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with Surface Ac:ouclic Wave (SAW) based detector ror trihalomethane (THM)
measurement
-Laptop Computer (Includes Pn!loaded THM Analyzer Software)
-Quick Start Guida
-Certificala of CellbraUon from Fei:tory
PH-THM-1000 • Glau Sample Holder (2) 1 $32,500.00 $32,500.00
-Spare Pre Concentrator {1)
·Pre Concentrator Extraction Tool (1)
• 118" Diameter T e1lon Tubing {25')
• 1/8" A~OKe Fittings (6)
'The Anelyi:er end Laptop inlcude 1-ytl8r parts & labor warranty
Nole: RoHS Compliant Lead Free Chasls
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• KIT-THM-CGK
INS·THM.CGK • STO-THM-PERF·100UG 1 $2,750.00 $2,750.00
• INS-THM
Tool Kit ror Performance Test
-Syri~. 2.5 ml gas tlghl (quantity 1)
-Syringe, 100 ul gas tlghl (quantity 1)
Krr-THM-TOOLS-4"ERF ·Volumetric Flask, 100 ml. Class A, Pyrex Brand wtlh Polyelhylene Stopper 1 $287.50 $287.50
(quantity 1)
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1 year Extended Warranty
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THM.PRECON·TTA-25-SS Replacement THM Analyzer Pre ConcenllCltor 0 $120.00 $0.00
Concentraled Standard Solution for CalibraUon
sm-THM-PERXCAL-100UG -THM Celibra~on/Performence Ampoule 100Ug/ml, 1 ml (quantity 1) 0 $77.65 $0.00 -Micro VIBI 1 ml w./Septa Cap (quantity 1)
THM-SPARGER-SS-2-ASY Remacement S""rner w/ ..,..set nuts end rarrules S125.00 $0.00
THN-sAMPLE~AR-GL32 Reolacemenl CoUectlon Jar S100.00 $0.00
Sub-Total IS38 737.50
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Grand Total S311 737.50
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Parker
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Instrumentation Products Division
1005 A Cleaner Way
Huntsville, AL 35805-6708
Phone (256) 881-2040
Fax Number (256) 881-5072
January 21, 2014
Dear Sir or Madam,
Thank you for your interest in the Parker THM Analyzer.
The Parker THM Analyzer provides your organization with the unique ability to accurately
measure your THM levels (speciates each of the four trihalomehane compounds) on a parts-
per-billion level. Operator's utilizing this analyzer as a process analysis & optimization tool will
enjoy a user-friendly system providing fast (under 30 minutes) in-house results comparable to a
certified laboratory. For the first time, plant operators will have the ability to understand their
THM number at any point a sample can be drawn within a time frame that will empower them to
proactively improve the quality of their water, and the efficiency of their operations.
The technology behind the Parker THM Analyzer consists of an integrated Purge & Trap
system complete with an internal Gas Chromatograph (GC). The state-of-the-art SAW (surface
acoustic wave) Detector, a technology proprietary to Parker Hannifin, makes such accurate
trihalomethane analysis possible and is not available from any other source.
The Parker THM Analyzer is only available for purchase directly through the Parker
Instrumentation Products Division in Huntsville, Alabama. No other vendor, agent, or
organization is authorized to sell this product.
More information can be found at www.parker.com/thm or by contacting the factory directly at
(256) 881-2040 or ipdsales@parker.com.
Best Regards,
~/Jc_
Kevin Burke
Marketing Manager
Instrumentation Products Division
The Parker THM Analyzer
A drinking water disinfection by-product
monitoring system
Catalog 4251-THM October 2011
Regulations
One such set of regulations – Stage 1 and
Stage 2 Disinfectant By-Product Rules
(DBPR) – regulate the contaminants
formed by disinfecting water with
chlorine or chloramine: most notably,
Trihalomethanes (THMs) and Haloacetic
Acids (HAAs). E ective in 2012, the Stage
2 DBP rule regulates THMs (chloroform,
dichlorobromomethane, dibromochlo-
romethane, and bromoform) to 80ug/L
(80ppb) total concentration. Water treat-
ment plants and distribution systems are
required to implement this rule and meet
THM levels at each monitoring site in the
distribution system. To reach this level,
water plants must monitor THM levels
to optimize their treatment process.
Current Practices
Today, many drinking water facilities rely
on outside laboratory analysis for THM
monitoring. Although this data is reliable
and accurate, the time it takes to receive
THM data and the high cost per sample
make outside lab analysis impractical
for real-time optimization of water
treatment processes. Plant operators
require immediate data to adjust the pH,
coagulant, and disinfectant dosage that
impact THM formation. Reliable and
timely THM data is essential for water
treatment process optimization.
The demand for clean, reliable drinking water has and will continue to be of primary
concern for consumers in the U.S. and around the world. In the U.S., 90% of people
receive their drinking water through a public water system, where contaminants are
regulated by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), as regulated by the U.S. EPA.
THM ANALYSIS –
VITAL FOR DRINKING WATER SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
The Drinking Water Treatment Process
In coagulation, alum and lime are added to form easily settleable fl oc.
During sedimentation, the fl oc settles to the bottom and the clear water moves to fi ltration.
In fi ltration,
fi lters made of
sand, gravel, and
charcoal help
remove even
smaller particles.
During disinfection, chlorine or chloramine is added to kill any bacteria or microorganisms.
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THE PARKER THM ANALYZER
Rapid measurement of THMs when, where, and as often as you want –
with immediate results.
Parker’s new THM Analyzer is an easy to operate, integrated
Purge-and-Trap Gas Chromatograph (GC) that measures THM
concentration at ppb levels in less than 30 minutes right at
your own facility without tedious sample preparation.
This integrated system is a powerful new tool that can help
operators optimize water treatment at the plant and evaluate
water age in the distribution system for improved control over
the formation of THMs.
Helium gas supply
hardware not shown.
FEATURES: BENEFITS:
30-minute analysis Eliminates expensive and time-consuming off-site analysis for process control
Integrated Purge-and-Trap No sample preparation required
Rapid operator feedback Allows for immediate process adjustment capability
Push-button simplicity Fast and easy operation; all-in-one sample sparging component separation, and data analysis
Dedicated instrument Helps ensure the safety of public drinking water
Push-button Operation with
No Sample Prep
Simply collect a sample and connect it to
the analyzer sparging system. en push
the start button to begin the measurement
cycle. Individual and total THM informa-
tion is displayed clearly on the analyzer
touchscreen and laptop display. Analytical
results, including measured concentration
and detailed chromatography data are
automatically archived for future review.
e data may also be transferred to other
software packages for more detailed
trending analysis of THM information.
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Specifi cations
THM ANALYZER SPECIFICATIONS
Size 15.8"l x 15.3"h x 9.4"w (401 mm x 389 mm x 239 mm)
Weight 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg)
Power Universal AC input, 24 VDC internal
Power Consumption (Analyzer without laptop) 150 W (peak), 120 VAC input, 24 VDC internal
Certifi cations ETL 61010 / FCC part 15 Class A, ETLC, CE
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Measured Compounds Chloroform, Dichlorobromomethane,
Dibromochloromethane, Bromoform
Accuracy Total THM: 10%*
Precision Total THM: ±5% RSD
Calibration External calibration
Factory Calibration Range 2ppb to 80ppb for each compound
Sampling and Analysis Time Approximately 30 minutes
Detector Type Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) sensor
REQUIREMENTS
Carrier Gas Helium, UHP grade
Supply Pressure 55 – 60 psig (3.8 – 4.1 bar)
Gas Volume per Sample Approximately 0.04 ft3**
Water Sample Volume 40 ml
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating the Analyzer within the recommended ranges ensures optimum instrument performance.
Recommended Operating Temperature Range 68ºF to 85ºF (20ºC to 30ºC)
Storage Temperature Range 5ºC to 40ºC (41°F to 104°F)
Relative Humidity < 90% (non-condensing)
*Standard factory calibration
**Up to 4,000 cycles from a single 300 cu. ft. high pressure cylinder (DOT 3AA2400)
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Size 15.8"l x 15.3"h x 9.4"w (401 mm x 389 mm x 239 mm)
The quick, accurate, and inexpen-
sive measurement of THMs using
the Parker THM Analyzer creates
numerous opportunities to improve
the water treatment process.
THM levels can be lowered through-
out the distribution system and
chemical usage can be optimized
to save money. What’s more,
quick process adjustments can be
made to control THM formation
when surface water Total Organic
Carbon (TOC) characteristics alter
due to seasonal or unusual
weather conditions.
Where before you might have had
limited THM data, you can now
greatly expand the sampling
frequency and monitoring locations
to help you better understand the
THM formation characteristics
of your water source, treatment
process, and distribution system.
Surface Water Supply
Matrix Changes
Both human activities and seasonal
changes can a ect source water, altering
the mineral characteristics of the water
as well as the reactivity of its dissolved
organic carbon. A water plant may observe
no signi cant changes in the quantity
of TOC due to seasonal events, but they
may nd their THM level has changed.
Frequent measurements of THM can
help operators better understand the
reactivity changes of their source water.
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THM ANALYSIS –
APPLICATION OPPORTUNITIES
Real-Time Monitoring of THM Sampling Locations
Trihalomethane formation in water distribution systems is a function of water
travel time, temperature, and physiochemical and biological characteristics of
pipe deposits within the distribution system. The real-time monitoring of THM
at different sampling locations will help water distribution operators to
identify problematic inorganic/organic pipe deposits that cause increased
levels of THM formation.
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THM ANALYSIS –
APPLICATION OPPORTUNITIES
Coagulant Evaluation Test
A successful coagulation process
depends on identifying the correct
coagulant type and optimum dosage
under suitable environmental condi-
tions of pH and alkalinity such that the
coagulant will remove the maximum
TOC, UV254, and turbidity, and form
easily settleable oc.
However, without the ability to mea-
sure THM concentration of the nished
water in real time, the plant operator
will not know if the coagulation process
has been optimized to also remove the
maximum amount of THM precursors.
With the ability to easily measure
THM concentration in fi nished water,
the plant operator can adjust the co-
agulation process to achieve minimal
THM formation potential. Addition-
ally, this allows the treatment plant
to supply safe drinking water with the
required level of disinfectant concen-
tration while also maintaining lower
DBP levels throughout the entire
distribution system.
Flushing Program
Water quality levels throughout the
distribution system are maintained by
systematic ushing programs designed to
reduce stationary water in dead end lines
and increase ow volume to minimize
water age. e distance of water from the
water plant, dead ends in the pipe, and
low water usage may cause water
quality deterioration. Lower residual
disinfectant levels indicate the need to
ush, which can cause a signi cant
water loss. By measuring THM con-
centration in addition to disinfectant
levels, operators can better decide on
the location and length of fl ushing to
minimize treated water loss.
Water Age Evaluation
Water age is emerging as an important
issue due to increased THM formation
in water distribution systems. Exces-
sive contact time caused by dampened
peak-hour demands, distribution piping
con gurations, areas of reduced water
requirements, and re protection storage
can result in elevated THM concentra-
tion. Identifying and then reducing dead
spaces and stagnation in water storage
tanks and looping pipe con gurations
in water distribution systems will reduce
water age. These actions can be trig-
gered appropriately by monitoring
THM levels in storage tanks and key
locations in the distribution system.
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Water Quality Model
Evaluation/Water
Quality Trend
Hydraulic modeling of a water
distribution system is an im-
portant tool for water quality
management. In addition to
basic hydraulic characteristics,
modeling identi es water aging
and predicts disinfectant decay
and DBP formation. Incorporat-
ing new data from frequent
THM analysis in combination
with disinfectant level data will
help plant operators build an
improved hydraulic model for
water quality trend analysis,
providing critical information
for more targeted and effi cient
water plant operation.