1. Village of Lombard Department of Public Works
Citizens Academy
5/6/2019
Glenbard wastewater authority
Water treatment & wastewater pumping

2. Water and Sewer Administration
Introductions
Carl Goldsmith – Director of Public Works
Jason Neighbors– Class 1 Operator, Glenbard Wastewater Authority
Brian Jack – Utilities Superintendent
Luke Sharp – Water Treatment and Wastewater Pumping Supervisor

3. Glenbard Wastewater Authority

4. Lombard CSO Facility

5. GWA Regional Interceptor
Carries wastewater from Lombard , Glen Ellyn and Unincorporated DuPage County
4.6 miles of gravity sewers from 18” – 66” in diameter

6. Sewage Treatment Fats, Oil, Grease (FOG) Hazardous Chemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Wipes

7. Sewage Treatment Fats, Oil, Grease (FOG)
Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) discharged in the sewer system can disrupt the flow of wastewater, and cause harm to lift stations and the treatment plant. FOG is the major contributing factor to sanitary sewer overflows and back ups. Annually, the cost to clean FOG out of the sewer system and prevent these problems has been growing. To help protect the system, the users and the environment, and keep user costs steady, Glenbard Wastewater Authority has implemented a FOG reduction program.

8. Sewage Treatment Hazardous Chemicals
Properly store and dispose of household cleaners, chemicals, and oils!
What’s the issue?
Antifreeze, household cleaners, gasoline, pesticides, oil paints, solvents, and motor oil are just some of the common household products that can enter our storm drains. Help keep these out of our lakes and streams. Instead of putting these items in the trash, down the storm drain, or on the ground, take them to a local hazardous waste center or collection day.
What are some helpful tips?
Here are some simple steps you can take to carefully dispose of household wastes and help keep our water clean. Give them a try. A few simple changes can make a big difference!
Identify it. Be aware of household products that can harm children, pets, and the environment. The words “danger,” “caution,” “warning,” or “toxic” indicate that you need to be careful in how you use and dispose of the product.

9. Sewage Treatment Pharmaceuticals
Disposal of unused or unwanted pharmaceuticals is an emerging and complex environmental issue. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is working with various stakeholders to find convenient and environmentally responsible ways for residents to manage waste pharmaceuticals.
Don’t Flush!
The age-old advice of flushing pharmaceuticals down the toilet is now considered to be the least desirable of all alternatives. For many years many households and businesses have gotten into the habit of flushing waste pharmaceuticals down the toilet or pouring them down the drain because it is low cost and appears to be the simplest way to prevent unintended use or other diversion. However, wastewater treatment plants and septic systems are generally not designed to treat pharmaceutical waste.

10. Sewage Treatment Wipes Wipes Clog Pipes and Pumps!
Many household products are labeled and marketed as disposable; many baby hygiene products are labeled both disposable and flushable. And while these products may be marketed as a convenience item in this way, the truth is that these household wipes and cleaning towelettes have the ability to clog and stop up not only the sewer line on your property, but also can cause blockage and service problems in the public sewer system and pump stations.

11. Sewage Treatment Wipes
Unlike toilet paper, these products don’t break down once they are flushed. They can cause blockages in your on‐site sewer, especially older pipelines that may have greases, roots, or other obstructions already existing. A repair of the on‐site sewer line can leave the home owner or business owner with a nasty repair bill.
On a larger scale, when these products make their way into the public sewer system they collect together and cause clogs in the main collector lines and get tangled in pump stations requiring repair or replacement of equipment.

12. Sewage Treatment
The following items should never be flushed into the sewer system:
Disinfecting wipes, Baby wipes
Q‐tips
Toilet cleaning pads
Mop or “Swiffer” type refills
Paper towels
Disposable diapers
Feminine hygiene products
Moist towelettes
Any consumer item that is not toilet paper

13. Water Treatment Water Distribution System
3.65 MGD or 1.33 billion gallons
Over 184 miles of water main
ranging from 4” – 20” in diameter
Water storage
1.6 MG stand pipe
1.0 MG elevated spheroid
3.0 MG underground reservoirs
3 Emergency backup wells
2,765 Fire hydrants
3,327 Water main valves
13,567 Water accounts
15,270 Service connections

14. Potable Water Stations

15. Inside a Water Pump Station

16. Where Does my Water Come From?
From Lake Michigan to your home.

17. Jardine Water Purification Plant
Largest Conventional Water Treatment Plant in the World
Treats over 1 billion gallons of water each day

18. DuPage Water Commission

19. Lombard

20. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
S.C.A.D.A.
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
Method for monitoring and controlling processes
What is SCADA controlling?
6 potable water pumping stations
14 sanitary sewer lift stations
7 storm water lift stations
3 monitoring stations

21. SCADA through Analytics (show SCADA screens)
Real Time Control
SCADA through Analytics (show SCADA screens)

22. Water Sampling Real Time Chlorine Monitoring
Monthly/Weekly Coliform Water Sampling
Disinfectant By-Products
Lead/Copper
Emergency Backup Wells

23. Sanitary and Storm Lift Stations

24. Sanitary Lift Station

25. Storm Water Lift Station

26. Pumps

27. SCADA Control Cabinets

28. SCADA Overview Sewer System
Station Overview
Flows
Trends
Rain Events
Alarms
(show SCADA screen)

29. Backup Generators

30. Show Cartegraph Screen

31. Grace Storm Water Lift Station Pump Removal
Live Demonstration
Grace Storm Water Lift Station Pump Removal

32. Board of Trustees Meeting Recognition at meeting to follow
Graduation Day!!
May 16, 2019
Village of Lombard
Board of Trustees Meeting
6:00 pm Reception
Recognition at meeting to follow

33. Utilities Superintendent
Questions
Brain Jack
Utilities Superintendent