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Director Pinto emphasized that the County is very fortunate because this is still a young county and we are already tracking lines through our infrastructure interface: INFRASTRUCTURE INTERFACE As with any regional facilities there is a need for plant interconnection. The basic core of this system begins with our 900 NM telemetry system the RTU (remote transmitting units).They monitor the status of sewer lift stations, water storage tanks, pump stations, pressure monitoring equipment in the water system, and control of our integrated reuse system and through the use of triangulation we will also have the ability to track trucks for dispatch, lone workers for safety purposes as well as track any non -fixed assets.(Reference typical plant console layouts and system overview). Each one of the treatment plants can also interface through an intranet communication system which allows all facilities to view each other and pass data and control functions back and forth. This is the first system of its type in the country and allows connection of plants to occur in a much more flexible and cost effective manor. The system provides automation of operating costs and data tracking to the operations staff. This system alternative was conceived by the director and is currently being implemented by the staff to provide a total system interface not only between plants, but with office Information Management. It will also help reduce capital cost which will result in a more efficient operation. Director Pinto felt that at 2:00 a.m., when you are trying to shut the system down because of a water main break, is when you really appreciate the capabilities of the system. Master Planning, Wastewater/Water Treatment Plants SCADA Infrastructure Interface Capital Projects Engineer Bill McCain presented an overview of engineering, master planning and regional wastewater treatment plant expansions as follows: ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION The staff not only does the monitoring and tracking of county managed projects, but it must also track and issue permits for all private utility construction as well. Along with the permitting of projects the staff is also responsible for inspection of all utility construction to insure it is in compliance with Indian River County Utility Standards. The staff has implemented an industrial waste permitting process to maintain the integrity of wastewater being discarhed into the collection system. The staff functions not only as a typical county utility staff but as a private 23 FEBRUARY 3, 1997 eoott U0 UGE449