DNR WATER QUALITY BUREAU UNDERGOES REORGANIZATION

The Water Quality Bureau of the DNR recently underwent reorganization, which
will allow the bureau to work more efficiently.

Reorganization has evened out the number of employees under each supervisor,
increasing efficiency and effectiveness, said Chuck Corell, Water Quality
Bureau chief.

"The supervisors can be more effective, and the staff will get the support
and motivation they need," Corell said.

Both the Wastewater and Water Supply sections were split in two. The
TMDL/Water Quality Assessment section was moved from the Water Quality
Bureau to the Land Quality and Iowa Geological Survey Bureau, where the
section will be able to work closely with the DNR's ambient water monitoring
group.

The reorganization created five sections to the bureau: Wastewater
Construction Permits, NPDES Permits, Water Supply Construction Permits,
Water Supply Operating Permits and Water Resources.

Animal Feeding Operations (AFO) will be under both Wastewater Construction
Permits and Wastewater NPDES Permits, allowing employees to be cross-trained
in both sections.

"There's no reduction in work effort for AFO," Corell said. "The work is not
going away, and neither are the people."

For more information, contact Chuck Corell at (515) 281-4582.

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