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NCR Water Security Monitoring Network In the NCR Presented by Jim Shell Principal Water NCR Water Security Monitoring Network In the NCR Presented by Jim Shell Principal Water Resources Planner Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Department of Environmental Programs Presented to Regional Monitoring Committee October 17, 2006 1

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Washington Region Water Suppliers and Distributors 3 Washington Region Water Suppliers and Distributors 3

NCR - Major Water Supply Sources The NCR uses about 500 million gallons per NCR - Major Water Supply Sources The NCR uses about 500 million gallons per day (mgd) Patuxent 10. 2 BG Annual avg. Potomac River flow is 7000 mgd Occoquan 8 BG Potomac River Potomac 7 BGD River 4 Primary reservoir Drought reservoir

Schematic of NCR Water Supply System 5 Schematic of NCR Water Supply System 5

Where does the water go? l Public water systems in the NCR serve about Where does the water go? l Public water systems in the NCR serve about 5 million customers, including: l l approximately 670 government-owned and leased regional buildings; prominent national “icon facilities” such as: l The U. S. Capitol Complex l The White House l The Pentagon l The world-class museums of the Smithsonian Institution l The memorials along Washington’s Mall 6

Water – Critical Infrastructure l Water is recognized as critical infrastructure in Presidential directives Water – Critical Infrastructure l Water is recognized as critical infrastructure in Presidential directives HSPD-7, 9, and 10, in the National Infrastructure Protection Plan, and in the Bioterrorism Act of 2002 7

A Comprehensive Approach to the National Capital Region’s Water Security l l l Coordinate A Comprehensive Approach to the National Capital Region’s Water Security l l l Coordinate Water Security Work Group Monitoring (biological/chemical) Modeling (River. Spill/ Pipeline. Net) Redundancy (Interconnections/Power) Operation Plans/BMP’s (Fire, Hospitals, Sanitation, Potable Water) l Training and Exercises 8

NCR’s Water Security Program - Monitoring l NCR Goal – early warning system for NCR’s Water Security Program - Monitoring l NCR Goal – early warning system for contaminants at all water intakes, all water treatment plant exits, high population areas, critical buildings l l l 17 monitors (biological and chemical) installed or being installed in Potomac (raw water) and in distribution systems (treated water) – operated by water utilities Regional communication network, Regional protocols Major funding through DHS-UASI FY 04 grant Additional funding – l USEPA Region III, STAG l FY 06 UASI grant (Maintenance/Radiation Monitors) 9

NCR Water Security Monitoring – Current and Proposed Sites 10 NCR Water Security Monitoring – Current and Proposed Sites 10

Aquatic Biomonitoring for Rapid, Continuous Toxicity Assessment 11 Aquatic Biomonitoring for Rapid, Continuous Toxicity Assessment 11

Problem Statement l l Chemical monitors alone are not adequate Aquatic biomonitor provide advantages Problem Statement l l Chemical monitors alone are not adequate Aquatic biomonitor provide advantages l l Toxic effects monitoring Sensitive to wide spectrum of industrial and agricultural chemicals (metals, pesticides, organic solvents) Continuous (24/7), real-time monitoring Low maintenance costs 12

Intelligent Aquatic Biomonitoring System (i. ABS) 13 Intelligent Aquatic Biomonitoring System (i. ABS) 13

Monitor detects toxicity by sensing changes in fish behavior or physiological conditions 14 Monitor detects toxicity by sensing changes in fish behavior or physiological conditions 14

Biomonitoring Operation 15 Biomonitoring Operation 15

YSI Multiprobe Recirculating Tank Auto Sampler 16 YSI Multiprobe Recirculating Tank Auto Sampler 16

Fish Biomonitor 17 Fish Biomonitor 17

Carbon Electrodes Fish Ventilatory Chambers 18 Carbon Electrodes Fish Ventilatory Chambers 18

Dechlorination Unit 19 Dechlorination Unit 19

Chiller 20 Chiller 20

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Central Fish Aquaculture/Stocking Operation 22 Central Fish Aquaculture/Stocking Operation 22

Example Field Deployments 23 Example Field Deployments 23

Chemical Water Quality Monitoring System 24 Chemical Water Quality Monitoring System 24

Chemical Water Quality Monitoring System 25 Chemical Water Quality Monitoring System 25

Monitoring Panel Turbidity p. H Conductivity Chlorine TOC Turbidity 26 Monitoring Panel Turbidity p. H Conductivity Chlorine TOC Turbidity 26

Event Monitor Trigger System 27 Event Monitor Trigger System 27

Event Monitor Trigger System Main Screen 28 Event Monitor Trigger System Main Screen 28

Automated Sampler 29 Automated Sampler 29

Air Compressor - TOC 30 Air Compressor - TOC 30

Expanded Water Security Network: Radiation Monitoring l l l Funded under an FY 06 Expanded Water Security Network: Radiation Monitoring l l l Funded under an FY 06 DHS UASI grant Expands and enhances the existing water security monitoring network in the NCR Will be install and operated at 4 locations in the NCR l Near Intakes and critical distribution sites 31

Radiation Monitoring (contd. ) l l Real-time, inline, and continuous 24/7 monitoring Detects alpha, Radiation Monitoring (contd. ) l l Real-time, inline, and continuous 24/7 monitoring Detects alpha, beta, gamma-emitting radio nuclides Monitors drinking water for any and all radiation contaminants Measures, records and alarms based on total micro. Curies per minute 32

For further information l Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments l Stuart A. Freudberg l For further information l Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments l Stuart A. Freudberg l Director, Environmental Programs § l Jim Shell l Principal Water Resources Planner § l 202 -962 -3340; sfreudberg@mwcog. org 202 -962 -3342; jshell@mwcog. org Steven Bieber l Technical Manager, Water Resources Programs § 202 -962 -3219; sbieber@mwcog. org 33