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Keeping Tapia RunningIt seems so simple. Water goes down your drain and into a maze of pipes. Recycled water comes back to the community, sprays out from the sprinkler head, and provides irrigation. But, lots of technology goes into making these events happen – and lots of people, with lots of know-how, are behind that technology. A 12-person crew at the Tapia
Water Reclamation Facility keeps everything in balance,
the flow going, the tanks bubbling, and all the operations
in compliance with hundreds of regulations. This
requires years of formal study and experience, with
testing and certification by the State. Professionals
at what they do, the operators´ length of service
with LVMWD ranges from 1 to 21 years. "It´s
all teamwork", said Ed Cuaresma, head of Tapia
Operations. "Everyone depends on each other.
The staff works hard to provide coverage at all times,
and everyone works well together." Sometimes
this means working round-the-clock to monitor the
intricate and sophisticated process of recycling
wastewater - for example, when fires hit our area,
rainwater infiltrates the sewer system, or power
outages are imposed because of limited electrical
supplies. Closely aligned to these team efforts are
members of the maintenance crew, who ensure wastewater
is efficiently transported through miles of sewer
lines, to reach Tapia for treatment. While their
work is transparent to us, the health and quality
of life in our communities depend on the professionalism
and work efforts of these important teams. |
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