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We also publish a free monthly newsletter that has potable water storage-related articles and features a different contaminant that has been found in water distribution systems each month. Photos and videos from our dive crew, as we dive into drinking water systems to inspect and clean water storage tanks and towers, keep our newsletter interesting. Subscribe HERE and never miss an issue.

Links to Recent past issues:

March 2024 Cryptosporidium / Texas Water^TM in the Fort Worth Convention Center

February 2024 Do you know what Shigella is / Texas Water^TM April 9-12, 2024

January 2024 The CDC lists Giardia #1 contaminant in potable water systems.

December 2023 Top 10 Causes of Potable Water Contamination according to the CDC.

November 2023 Legionella

October 2023 Do you know what E. coli is?

SEPTEMBER 2023 Norovirus

August 2023 TCEQ Public Drinking Water Conference dates

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Ron Perrin Water Technologies, Inc. has developed a new video series.

Be sure to check out our new video series. “Tap Talk” where we will explore what our crew typically finds in municipal drinking water tanks. We will take a close look at some of the sediment found in tanks and show you why keeping water tanks clean is so very important. There is a serious danger lurking in America’s water systems. Join me, (Ron Perrin), along with microbiologists and a former EPA employee, Len Pardee, as we discuss the problem.

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For several years we have been working on a feature length documentary with the working title, “Out of sight, Out of mind – What is in your water”. This episode features parts from that film. Keeping tanks clean is very important, but before you can fix a problem you must know it exists. Water tank inspections are essential to properly manage any municipal water system. Big or small, if you do not know there is a problem with your water system, you can not make plans to take care of it. Sediment builds up in almost all water systems over time. Sediment on the floor of the tank can be a breeding ground for bacteria, protozoa, viruses and a host of other contaminants. In some tanks this soft sedimentation becomes a safe habitat where contaminants can grow protected from the chlorine and other treatment chemicals. As billions of bacteria form in the sediment treatment chemicals can be depleted, causing utilities to use more and more until they reach, or exceed, legal limits.

Simple tank cleaning remains the best solution.

YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/ronperrin

Episode 1

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Water Tank Inspection

Water Tank Inspection is our specialty since 1997. We have three different inspection methods depending on your needs and budget.

Remote underwater video inspection is by far our most popular and inexpensive method.

 A Remotely Operated Vehicle or ROV inspection is the nest level.  Allowing the inspector to manuver into the corners of the facility.

Last our potable water dive crew is available to do tank inspection or tank cleaning.

Check our web site out: www.watertankinspection.com

Dive Supervisor Joe Reily

2018 Inspection & Dive Team

Have a quick look at our 2018 Potable water storage Inspection and Dive Team.

Potable Water Storage Inspection Course 8/2/19 and 10/11/19

Water storage tanks and towers are assets that represent a major capital investment. In 2015, I developed a class for the Environmental Training Institute at The University of Texas at Arlington. The class, “WTR 308 Potable Water Storage Inspection Techniques,” is now being offered for the fourth year.  The class covers how common contaminants that may be found in potable water such as Legionella, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, E. coli and other microbes can use tank sediment as a habitat to grow and become a public health threat.

The course also looks at new threats like Naegleria fowleri.  In August 2013, the death of a 4-year-old boy near Violet, LA., was linked to the Naegleria fowleri amoeba. The child had been playing on a backyard slip-n-slide that used water from the St. Bernard Parish public water system, that was later found to be contaminated with the amoeba. The class covers basic safety procedures when inspecting water storage such as safety issues associated with working in confined spaces and working at height. The course also covers inspection strategy development, selection and use of underwater cameras, sediment sampling devices, gas monitoring instruments needed for human entry into the tank, and best practices for inspection documentation. To enroll contact the UTA Environmental Training Institute at 866-906-9190.

Dive Supervisor Joe Reily

Ron Perrin earns CSHO through the OSHA Regional Training Center at UTA

Ricardo, Mike, and Ron Perrin UTA OSHA Regional Training Center, Arlington, Texas.

On Friday August 22^nd, 2014, Ron Perrin along with several others were awarded the Certified Health and Safety Official (CSHO) certificate after meeting all requirements for the certification.

                                                                                               

If you want to learn about safety in the workplace,

this is the place to do it.  OSHA EDUCATION CENTER

“This is some of the best training I have ever had, I am always surprised at what I did not know after attending the classes.  The instructors have real world experience and put worker safety above compliance but teach you the real value of both and how it is possible to be safe, in compliance and may a profit.”   –  Ron Perrin

New rule requires assessment and corrective action

NEW FOR 2014-  The Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) that will be in full effect by 2016 requires assessment and corrective action when there are indications of coliform contamination.  Lets talk about Assessment and Corrective action.

Under the RTCR, there is no longer a monthly maximum contaminant level (MCL) violation for multiple total coliform detections.  New revisions require systems that have indicators of coliform contamination in the distribution system to assess the problem and take corrective action that may reduce cases of illnesses and deaths due to potential fecal contamination and waterborne pathogen exposure.   The rule says “The Distribution System”  of course, what that means is,  ”The Water Utility Manager or Operator” is now required to assess the problem and take corrective action when there are indications of coliform contamination.

Getting started assessing the problem:

A tank inspection may be the best place to start with the assessment.

We have the most choices to inspect your water storage tanks & towers.  Our custom made cameras are the low cost favorite, next is our Remotely operated vehicle (ROV), after that we have a dive team available for the best inspection possible.  We also offer the best method for cleaning your tank.

  ROV UNDERWATER

Our qualified and experienced dive team will do the Job right.  If accumulated sediment is found in the tank our dive team can take the corrective action needed to keep your tank in compliance.  Removing accumulated sediment levels removes the habitat that bacteria and other contaminants can use to get a foothold in the water system, with the protection of the sediment the intruder is then able to grow and become a larger problem.  Unlike a traditional “Washout” that may not be able to remove 100% of the sediment due to the tight corners of the tank design, our potable water dive crew can remove all loose sediment quickly returning your storage tank or tower to sanitary condition.  While our inspection methods require no disruption in service and no water loss at all, our cleaning methods require lockout tag-out procedures while working near pumps and minimal water loss to be able to move the sediment from the floor of the tank out to the utility yard.

Sediment being removed from a storage tank

For a free quote for inspecting or cleaning your water storage tank or tower please call 1-888-481-1768

Note:  Click here to download the entire Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) in PDF format.

In Texas Call 817-377-4899

Robert Perrin Earns SSH through the OSHA Regional Training Center at UTA

Instructor Ed Williams and Robert Perrin

February 2014.  Robert Perrin Earns Specialist in Safety and Health through the OSHA Regional Training Center at UTA and was promoted to Safety Manager at Ron Perrin Water Technologies.

Professional Certification Programs

Specialist in Safety and Health (SSH) Robert’s focus was on Construction, Permit Required Confined Space and Fall protection.To complete this certification he also became a First Aid and CPR Instructor.

Check out his profile and connect to Robert on  Linked In.

ESTABLISHED 1997 RON PERRIN WATER TECHNOLOGIES UNDERWATER INSPECTIONS COMMERCIAL DIVING SERVICES – Trademark Information

Our Logo is a Registered Trademark

Trademark by Ron Perrin Water Technologies

The ESTABLISHED 1997 RON PERRIN WATER TECHNOLOGIES UNDERWATER INSPECTIONS COMMERCIAL DIVING SERVICES trademark was assigned a Serial Number #86777993 – by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Trademark Serial Number is a unique ID to identify the ESTABLISHED 1997 RON PERRIN WATER TECHNOLOGIES UNDERWATER INSPECTIONS COMMERCIAL DIVING SERVICES mark in USPTO. The ESTABLISHED 1997 RON PERRIN WATER TECHNOLOGIES UNDERWATER INSPECTIONS COMMERCIAL DIVING SERVICES mark is filed in the category of Computers, Scientific Service. The legal correspondent for ESTABLISHED 1997 RON PERRIN WATER TECHNOLOGIES UNDERWATER INSPECTIONS COMMERCIAL DIVING SERVICES trademark is RON PERRIN WATER TECHNOLOGIES, 301 MICKI LYNN AV., FORT WORTH, TEXAS UNITED STATES 76108. The current status of the ESTABLISHED 1997 RON PERRIN WATER TECHNOLOGIES UNDERWATER INSPECTIONS COMMERCIAL DIVING SERVICES filing is Registered.

NEW ROV CLEANING ROBOT

We have something NEW! A Remotely controlled vehicle (ROV), this time instead of a vehicle that swims we purchased a crawler. Our new Deep Trakker underwater crawler is designed to clean potable water storage tanks. Our plans are to clean deep standpipe type water storage tanks.

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Our cleaning robot can make quick work out of cleaning your standpipe while it remains full of water and even in-service. Call 817-377-4899

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  Standpipe

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  Robert Perrin cleaning standpipe water tank

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  Ron Perrin Tank Cleaning robot

For more information see www.tankdiver.us

Our 2020 Potable Water Dive Crew

Joe Reily –  Dive Crew Supervisor and Marine Corps Combat Dive Supervisor.

Edwin Harnandez – Lead diver and Ocean Corp Graduate.

 

Joshua Villarreal – Tender/Diver Ocean Corp Graduate

Victor Woodard – Tender/Tank Inspector and Certified Arial Lift Operator.

 

 

Water Tank Inspection

We have a new web site, check out www.watertankinspection.com

We inspect potable water storage tanks in and around Texas and 14 other states. Give us a call at 817-377-4899 or email tankinspections@aol.com.

Ron Perrin Water Technologies Employment

We are looking for a few good men!

Ron Perrin Water Technologies is seeking an experienced Water Utility Worker to perform tank inspections and general water tank maintenance procedures. We are also looking for a commercial diver. Good criminal history and driving record is required.

PAID- Out of town travel is required on both positions (typically 3-4 days per week).

Potable WATER TANK DIVER WANTED

Line Air Dive Training is Required. Commercial Diver Experience is preferred,
Fall protection and confined space training is required and may be provided free of charge for the right individual.
CURRENT SCUBA, CPR Certification and recent diving physical are required, preference given to ADCI Certified Diver.
Top PAY for experienced Water TANK and TOWER DIVER e-mail resume and salary history.

Key Responsibilities:
Work underwater and above water with a Dive Team of 3 – 4 commercialy certified divers. Efficiently and effectively perform water tank and tower inspections and the removal of tank sediment from the floor of water storage tanks.
Must be fit and able to carry gear bags up to 80lbs
Working Conditions:
Love of working outdoors is essential and the willingness to work in bad weather conditions i.e. rain, high humidity and heat.
Required to work a minimum of 35 hours per week for FT position
Able to work weekends and overtime as needed
Qualifications
– Healthy physical status, current dive physical is required.

– Line air training, Scuba Certification, fall protection and confined space training is required (we can help with fall protection and confined space training if you do not have it already).

If you have any questions or would like assistance going forward please reach out directly!
Employment is year round. Pay based on experience. Pre-employment drug screening is required. This position requires frequent out of town travel, paid by company (from Fort Worth, Texas). Please e-mail resume (write resume in subject line). For additional information and application see: www.ronperrin.com

Call 817-377-4899 to schedule interview M-F 8 to 5.

New Hire

Sgt. Joseph Reily is one of our newest managers at Ron perrin Water Technologies.  Starting in October 2018, Joe quickly advanced to Dive Crew Supervisor.  Joe has training as a combat dive supervisor and currently serves in the US Marine Corps Reserve.