Water Environment Federation (WEF) Discussion ForumsWater Environment Federation (WEF) Discussion Forumshttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/jfuller@wef.orgFri, 21 Nov 2008 18:26:34 GMT20http://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic8613-14-1.aspxOperators sometimes do a little friendly badgering. Our humor may seem a little crass, at times.Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:56:45 GMTJerryhttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic8613-14-1.aspxJerry,</P><P>OK....Will do! I'm sorry if my overactive imagination had visions of a blood bath. You've obviously dealt with immature individuals before and know how to respond without my input.</P><P>Regards,</P><P>MaryTue, 28 Oct 2008 10:36:59 GMTchezlabhttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic8613-14-1.aspxYou need to get a sense of humor, Mary. Lighten up.Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:18:02 GMTJerryhttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic8613-14-1.aspxJerry, Don't do it! Think first! I know the provocation is great, but it's not worth it. It's time to put a stop to the sniping. This is an educational forum that does not need to sink this low.</P><P>We all saw Bambi, and heard our mother's say many times "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all". It's time to remember our manners and act like gentlemen, no matter how bad the insult (and I agree this one was really bad!). You can't control others actions, but you can control your own. </P><P>Peace,</P><P>MaryTue, 28 Oct 2008 09:07:35 GMTchezlabhttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic8613-14-1.aspxYour life is sad. it is apparent you spend the greater part of it on the computer because you have a lack of social skills. "Supreme Being" at being an idiot and coward?Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:23:39 GMTbodhihttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic8613-14-1.aspxI hope that that valley is not called "The Valley of Death" because of your operator skills. D'oh!Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:58:15 GMTJerryhttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic8613-14-1.aspxwouldn't know about iraq, been in afghanistan almost 2 years..having fun treating wastewater in the valley of death.Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:37:39 GMTbodhihttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic8613-14-1.aspxBeen to Afghanistan where real men work. Iraqs for sissies.Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:05:17 GMTJerryhttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic8613-14-1.aspxquit sqwaking like a chicken with his head cut off. come on across the pond and show how its done, or are you too afraid?????? maybe can't get hired on??Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:39:34 GMTbodhihttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic8613-14-1.aspxAs Lurch would say "You Rang?".</P><P>First you go to Huston for two weeks of indoctrination. Your housing and food is paid for while your there, but no wages. When you get to Iraq you have to work 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. Do the math on the salary and it's not that much for a dangerous job.</P><P>A Canadian friend of mine who used to work for me went there to work at the water plant. He said they wanted him to falsify the lab reports but he refused. Needless to say, they asked him to leave. This was about a year ago. I think I still have the press report.Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:01:06 GMTJerryhttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic8613-14-1.aspxI saw an article on this in the paper the other day ( to quote Will Rodgers : "I only know what I read in the papers....."). Of course they didn't get much into the technical end of things, and were vague on specifics, but from what I recall of it, the contractor was the same one we hear about all the time; the actual illness is not just one specific disease, but a collection of symptoms and ailments; that this may have been going on for several years; and (of course), the contractor denying responsibility for doing anything wrong or improper. Some of the descriptions of the water could indicate really poor treatment, but some could also be things like high iron levels. In any case, it is outrageous that a better job isn't being done, and some legislators are taking note, and trying to find out more. I'm sure we'll hear more on this.</P><P>Am definitely interested in Jerry's take on it.Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:12:21 GMTJohn Sansalonehttp://www.wef.org/TechnicalDiscussions/Topic8613-14-1.aspxPerhaps one of you municipal guys knows the 'rest of the story'?<P>What I heard: some contractor was supposed to be treating this nasty sewage contaminated water that our guys over there use to wash up, wash their clothes, etc. </P><P>Now, some of them are getting sick. </P><P>1) is this such a difficult problem? I am sure that Jerry Riesenback will correct me (it not being my FIELD) when I say that it doesn't sound so hard to me, especially considering what those contractors are getting paid. Floc out particulates with alum, filter, chlorinate.</P><P>2) It makes me hopping mad that our guys are not getting decent water to live with, when they're over there serving our country in that hellhole. I'd treat their water for nothing, if they'd fly me over there, and let me eat at the messhall.</P><P>3) If my impression is correct, who do we string up first?</P><P>GRRRRRR!!!</P><P><A href="http://www.dedalusenviro.com">http://www.dedalusenviro.com</A>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:34:05 GMTDedalus