The Pipeline for October 2021

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October 2021

Pipes

It's revision time for RWRD's Engineering Design, Specifications and Details for Construction manual

By Francisco Gallindo and Irene Barriga 

The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (PCRWRD) is requesting a public review of the Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department Engineering Design Standards, Specifications and Details for Construction 2021. These revisions simplify and clarify the requirements of the Sewer General Notes, new RWRD Standard Details, revisions to scour detail, and minor editing of the 2016 Pima County RWRD Engineering Design Standards. 

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Jackson Jenkins

Director's View

By Jackson Jenkins

October is one of Tucson’s most temperate months, a month where we revel in autumn foliage and transition out of summer with its oppressive heat and carefree days. It is also a time to ramp up our productivity and refocus on RWRD’s vision, mission, values, and Board of Supervisors’ policies.

One policy that people have been asking about pertains to restrictions and allowances in regard to Pima County Annual Leave Accumulation during the period of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Cyber

2021 Cybersecurity

Awareness Month

By Jenette Lee

Now in its 18th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month—previously known as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month—continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across our Nation, ensuring that all of us have the resources we need to be safer and more secure online.

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Sleep

Health and Safety Corner: Sleep, one of the Pillars of Good Health

By Karen Dillingham

We already know that fatigue is one of the most common hazards that affect us in the workplace. Working while fatigued can impair judgment and reactions and increase risk-taking behavior as well as reduce our physical abilities. 

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Committee

RWRAC meeting update

Regional Wastewater Reclamation Advisory Committee (RWRAC) was updated on RWRD's fully vaccinated status, invited to the upcoming biogas facility dedication, and more at its Sept. 23 meeting. 

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Tucson Meet yourself

Tucson Meet Yourself

After pandemic shut-downs, Tucson Meet Yourself returns to downtown Tucson Oct. 8-10!

Celebrate southern Arizona's charm, music, culture and, did we mention, food?

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Mike

Kudos to Mike Roberts, RWRD JOC team, CCTV crews 

Everybody already knows that Mike Roberts, the JOC team, and the CCTV program are filled with great people who care about their work and strive to be the best public servants that they can be. It’s nice, though, when the public notices and takes the time to show their gratitude. 

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