TECHNICAL PROGRAM

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TECHNICAL PROGRAM

TECHNICAL PROGRAM
“A better world through better water.”
New York’s Water Event Layout 2015
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Table of Contents
Saratoga Hilton Event layout ................ inside front cover
Conference at a Glance ........................................... page 4
Message from the Chair ............................................ page 5
Incoming Chair Message..............................................page 6
Opening Session with Keynote address ................... page 7
Tuesday afternoon sessions ....................................... page 8-9
Wednesday morning sessions ............................ page 10-12
Wednesday afternoon sessions .......................... page 13-16
Thursday morning sessions ............................... page 17-18
NYSAWWA Committees ................................. page 19-21
Sponsors page ......................................................... page 22
Don’t Forget your Running Shoes!
The Fun Run
Sponsored by
Koester Associates, Inc.
Two routes make this “unofficial” kick-off
to the New York Water Event twice as fun:
Route 1 -- 1.4 miles
Route 2 -- 3.0 miles
Maps of the routes will be available Wednesday morning.
Meet in the lobby at 6 a.m.
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2015 New York’s Water Event
Conference at a Glance
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 – 9:00am Registration Open | Committee Meetings 9:00am – 12:00pm
Session 1: Opening Session with Keynote Address: Envision Rating System
1:00 - 2:30pm
Session 2: Water Treatment
2:45 - 3:15pm
3:15 - 3:45pm
3:45 - 4:15pm
4:15 - 4:45pm
2A
1.0 W
0.0 WW
1.0 PE
2B
1.0 W
0.5 WW
1.0 PE
(1.5 W | 1 PE)
Session 3: Sustainability
Optimization of the Cat/Del UV Disinfection Facility
Source Water Algae Control & DAF Clarification
Implementation
UWMX High Rate Filtration Demo Testing
Extreme Weather: Climate Change Impacts on Process
Selection & Treatment
3A
1.0 W
1.0 WW
1.0 PE
3B
1.0 W
0.5 WW
0.5 PE
NYC Sustainable Infrastructure: Using Envision to
Achieve the Triple Bottom Line
Water-Energy Nexus: The Farrell Pumping Station
Process & Energy Improvements
Water Sustainability: The Need for Proactive Action
Organizational Sustainability: Knowledge Management
5:00 - 6:30pm
Exhibit Hall Opening Ceremony
6:30 - 8:00pm
Awards Reception
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 – 6:00am Registration Open | Exhibit Hall 9:30am – 6:00pm
Awards Breakfast / Session 4: NYSDOH Regulatory Update (0.75 W | 0.5 PE)
7:30 - 9:15am
Session 5: Operations
9:30 - 10:30am
10:00 - 10:30am
5A
1.0 W
0.0 WW
0.5 PE
Session 6: Water Quality
AWWA Standard D101, Inspection of Water Tanks and
Related Facilities
Water Treatment Plant Optimization at the Pawtucket, RI
Water Treatment Plant
Break in the Exhibit Hall
10:30 - 11:00am
11:00 - 11:30am
11:30am – Noon
6A
1.0 W
0.0 WW
1.0 PE
I Thought I had a Lead Problem; Why do I need to look
at Iron, Biofilms, and Flushing?
Use of Copper-Silver Ionization for the Control of
Legionellae in an Alkaline Environment
5B
1.0 W
0.0 WW
1.0 PE
When Water Filters Fail
A Model for the Nation: Georgia's Statewide Water Loss
Management Program
6B
1.0 W
0.0 WW
1.0 PE
A Pilot Study of On-Site Septic Discharges of
Pharmaceuaticals and other Contaminants on a Nearby
Water Body
Developing a Blue-Green Algae Surveillance Strategy
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
Noon - 1:30pm
Session 7: Groundwater & Surface Water Issues
1:30 - 2:00pm
2:00 - 2:30pm
7A
1.0 W
0.0 WW
1.0 PE
Biological Filtration for Groundwater Treatment
A Partnership for Success: Partnership for Safe Water
Program Improves Water Quality and Operations
3:30 - 4:00pm
How is Technology Changing the Water Utility Industry?
Break in the Exhibit Hall - (1.0 W) / Poster Sessions - (1.0 W)
2:30 - 3:00pm
3:00 - 3:30pm
Session 8: Manufacturer Presentations
8A
1.0 W
0.0 WW
0.5 PE
7B
1.0 W
0.0 WW
1.0 PE
Drinking Water is no Place for Arsenic: Evaluating
Treatment Alternatives
Concealing an Air Stripper
8B
1.0 W
1.0 WW
0.5 PE
Proper Use of Fabricated Fittings & Fusion Methods for
Transition Connections
Valve Applications for the Water Industry: Which one to
use, Where and When.
Session 9: Distribution / Storage
1:30 - 2:00pm
2:00 - 2:30pm
9A
1.0 W
0.5 WW
1.0 PE
Design & Management of District Metered Areas (DMA’s)
9B
1.0 W
0.0 WW
1.0 PE
High Efficiency Flushing Improves Performance While Reducing Flushing Time
Slow and Steady Lowers the Electric Bill: Pump Station Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Break in the Exhibit Hall / Poster Sessions
2:30 - 3:00pm
3:00 - 3:30pm
3:30 - 4:00pm
4:00 - 5:00pm
5:00 - 6:30pm
Mixers and Aeration Systems: Do These Affect my Tank?
Session 10: Top Ops (1.0 W)
Contests: Meter Madness & Best Tasting Water / Reception in Exhibit Hall
Thursday, April 16, 2015 – 8:00am Registration Open | 8:00am Breakfast in Exhibit Hall | Exhibit Hall 8:00am – 12:00pm
Session 11A: Young Water Professionals
9:30 - 10:30am
10:00 - 10:30am
11A
1.0 W
1.0 WW
1.0 PE
Arc Flash Awareness in Water Supply Operations
Facility Master Plans: A Key Building Block of Asset
Management
Session 12: Management
12A
1.0 W
0.0 WW
0.5 PE
10:30 - 11:00am
Session 11B: Water Auditing
11:00 - 11:30am
11:30am – Noon
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How to be an Effective Communicator in this Social
Media Age: Intro & Utilities' Unique Media Issues
11B
1.0 W
0.0 WW
1.0 PE
Next Generation Water Loss Tools
Benchmarking Water Loss Performance
Session 12: Management
12B
1.0 W
0.0 WW
0.5 PE
How to be an Effective Communicator: How to Address
Difficult Issues & Panel Discussion
A Message from the Chairman
Kevin Castro, P.E., B.C.E.E., GHD
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elcome back to Saratoga for
the New York Water Event.
After a year away, it is great
to be back in Saratoga Springs in the
springtime. Our Program Committee
has once again produced a solid technical program that offers a combined
total of 23.25 CEUs, 16.5 PDHs, and 4.5 wastewater
credit. Our Section staff and YP committee have organized
excellent networking, YP and social activities, our awards
committees have selected excellent water professionals and
projects to be recognized throughout the event, and our
MAC committee has organized over 100 exhibitors of
products and services to visit with.
We are pleased to have Tom Moulton as our visiting
AWWA Officer. Tom is a VP with the Association and
Manager of Emco WaterWorks in Missasauga Ontario.
If you have an opportunity, please welcome Tom to New
York State. We are also pleased to have William Bertera
providing our keynote address on Tuesday. Mr. Bertera
is the President and CEO of the Institute for Sustainable
Infrastructure, and will be discussing the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Rating System.
This event will end my term as Chair of the Section,
however, I will serve an additional year on the Board of
Governors as Past Chair. It has been a pleasure serving
the New York Water Community this past year, and it has
been a very rewarding experience for me. As always, if you
have thoughts on how we can better serve our members,
improve our programs and expand our reach, please do
not hesitate to reach out to me, the other Board members
and our Section staff.
Please be sure to attend our banquet on Tuesday and
our awards breakfast on Wednesday. We have many dedicated water professionals in our membership who will be
receiving awards at this event, and it is important for us to
show our support for those who have been recognized this
year.
It truly is a better world through better water, and
I thank all of our members for tirelessly achieving this
vision. Thank goodness it is Spring, this winter has been
a tough one for us all. This past winter has demonstrated
what we all know…. that our water professionals dedicate
tremendous effort to insure safe and reliable delivery of
drinking water.
My thanks to our members, volunteers and sponsors in
producing another successful year, year one of our second
century as a Section of AWWA.
Enjoy the Show!
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A Message from the Vice-Chair
Richard Tobin, Plainview Water District
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elcome to the 101st meeting
of the New York Section of
the American Water Works
Association! Think about that, for
101-years, New York State water professionals have gathered to learn, discuss
and promote important issues facing the
water industry today. The program committee has again put together a solid and relevant program
where everyone is able to find a session which involves
their field of interest and expertise.
As Vice Chair, it has been an honor and a privilege to
work alongside the dedicated members of the Section
Board, Section staff and the many volunteers that make
this organization a success. I have known our current
Chair, Kevin Castro, for more than 20-years and he has
been one of the most dedicated and hard-working members of this Section beginning with his involvement with
the Tifft Symposium and leading to his current position as
Chair. I realize the tremendous job I have ahead of me in
following in Kevin’s footsteps and will work diligently to
continue his vision and to introduce new and innovative
ideas to improve and strengthen the Section for future
generations of water professionals.
In looking forward to my year as Chair, I am blessed to
continue working with these same dedicated individuals
as well as welcoming new members in order to make a
positive impact on the future of this Section. Recently a
meeting was held with our Section Director, past Chairs,
incoming Chairs for the next three years and myself to
coordinate our goals so that the mission of the Section
remains focused and strong for the foreseeable future. As a
result of this meeting, three main goals came to the forefront that align with the Sections Strategic Plan, they are:
Creating a forum/list serve/roundtable for members. This
forum will enable utilities and individuals to seek answers
to inquiries and questions regarding all areas of water
supply.
Sustainability of our organization. This goal will look to
recruit and develop new volunteers into future Section
leaders. It will also focus on tapping taps into the knowledge of our seasoned/retired professionals while enhancing
the Young Professional mentoring program.
Establish an Administrators/Public Officials track/certification program. This program would offer sessions that
would allow Administrators and Public Officials to understand what we as water professionals do and the complexities of the work performed. Topics would include rates,
budgets, public relations and human resources. In addition, the possibility of recognizing and presenting awards
to Public Officials for achievements in the water industry
I am also excited about our new venue for this year’s Tifft
Symposium. It will be held at the Renaissance Westchester in West Harrison from September 22 -24, 2015. So
all of you located in the Southern New York, NYC and
Long Island areas, get ready to take advantage of the great
opportunity that is being offered to you. The possibility of
rotating the Tifft Symposium throughout the state makes
it more accessible to all industry professionals and allows
the opportunity for operators, administrators and engineers to be exposed to the many benefits the State Section
has to offer.
Please consider volunteering on one of our many committees. The variety of the Sections committees makes it
easy to find one that encompasses your interest or passion
within the water industry. There is a committee for anyone
who wishes to volunteer while at the same time enhancing your career, creating the opportunity to network with
fellow professionals and for you to be a part of an organization recognized as the professional resource for all concerned about our most precious resource.
Richard Tobin
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Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Registration: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Session 1: Opening Session with Keynote Address
Location: Saratoga Ballroom
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Moderator: Bill Prehoda, United Water / Assistant Moderator: Rich Humann, H2M
Welcome
Jenny Ingrao, NYSAWWA Executive Director and Kevin Castro, NYSAWWA Chair
AWWA Updates
Tom Moulton
AWWA Vice President
London, Ontario; a summer job that was a stepping stone
to a career in the Water Industry. Tom has been a member
Tom Moulton is the Manager of Emco of AWWA for over 25 years and served as President of the
Waterworks in Mississauga, Ontario.
Ontario Water Works Association in 2008-2009. At the
Emco is a National Distributor in
Section level, he is involved with the Distribution CommCanada for Municipal Water and Sewer ittee, Strategic Planning Committee and the Board. He is
Services and Products. Tom and his
also a member of the AWWA’s Water Service Line Fittings
team work closely with local utilities and Committee (C800) and the Canadian Affairs Committee.
contractors on numerous projects in the Greater Toronto
Tom lives in Bradford, Ontario with his wife Linda. Their
Area. He began his career 35 years ago in what was initially sons, Eric and Kyle, are also in the industry; Eric is Past
a summer job while attending Western University in
Chair of the section’s Young Professionals Committee.
Keynote Address
William Bertera
CEO, Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure
Envision Rating Systems
William J. Bertera is President and CEO
of the Institute for Sustainable Infra-
structure. He is the former Executive
Director of the Water Environment
Federation, the Rebuild America
Coalition and the American Public Works Association.
He has also held senior management positions with the
International City Management Association, the National
Association of Counties and the National Solid Wastes
Management Association.
Water and infrastructure have historically been linked
to issues of public health, personal security and quality of
life. Sustainability, while not a new concept, has become
increasingly important as a public priority. The Envision
Sustainable Infrastructure Rating System provides a way
for public and private sector organizations to assure that
their infrastructure is both responsive to community
needs and sustainable.
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Session 2: Water Treatment
Location: Broadway 2-4
2:45 to 4:45 p.m.
Moderator: Julie Herzner, Hazen and Sawyer
Assistant Moderator: Paul Ponturo, H2M
Optimization of the Cat/Del UV
Disinfection Facility
Brian Kearney, CDM Smith
ballasted flocculation and dissolved air flotation (DAF)
technologies for potential removal of the algae prior to
filtration. Ultimately DAF was designed and constructed.
UWMX High Rate Filtration
Demonstration Testing - 60%
Capacity Expansion within Existing
Footprint
Jim Mastrokalos, United Water
In an effort to improve the filter performance and
potentially increase the throughput through the existing
This presentation will present features of the UV
filters, United Water Matchaponix (UWMX) conducted
disinfection project including:
a demonstration test by modifying two of the six filters
• Ongoing efforts to further refine the power requirements at its water treatment plant to evaluate two new media
configurations and retrofit the existing underdrains with
and enhance plant operating efficiency.
“gravel less” nozzles that will allow the elimination of a
• Conditions of the approval from the New York State portion of the support gravel and provide additional media
Department of Health (NYSDOH) to reduce the
depth for filtration.
required Reduction Equivalent Dose (RED) below 40
mJ/cm2 following acceptance of revalidation using MS2, T1UV and T7 coliphage as challenge surrogates.
Extreme Weather: Climate Change
Source Water Algae Control & DAF
Clarification Implementation
Nate Medford, GHD
This paper will discuss the innovative source water
approaches evaluated by the City of Port Jervis including
artificial de-stratification of the reservoir, in-reservoir
nutrient interception, and reservoir intake modifications.
The process upgrades the City evaluated includes
microstrainers, upflow clarifiers, gravity sedimentation,
Impacts on Process Selection and
Treatment
Ben Stanford, Hazen and Sawyer
In this session, we will present current state of knowledge
and an evaluation of process selection and use in light of
extreme events. We will also provide water utilities with
planning guidance with consideration of future treatment
processes to provide multiple barriers to contaminants, and
handle source water quality excursions.
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Opening Ceremony
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saratoga Ballroom Awards Reception
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Session 3: Sustainability
Location: Alabama/Travers
2:45 to 4:45 p.m.
The Need for Proactive Action in NY
Paul Granger, H2M
At present there is no shortage of drinking water on Long
Island and in NYS. However because of changing climate
conditions, proactive planning and implementation of
sustainable measures to reduce water use will ensure that
future generations within the community will have a safe
and adequate supply of reasonably priced drinking water.
This presentation will provide strategies and examples
of viable measures and programs that water systems can
implement in order to achieve substantial water savings
and efficiency benefits.
Moderator: Carrie Gallagher, SCWA
Assistant Moderator: Daniel Marshall,
Latham Water District
NYC Sustainable Infrastructure: Using
Envision to Achieve the Triple Bottom
Line
Dennis Stanford, NYC Dept. of
Organizational Sustainability:
Environmental Protection
Knowledge Management
Our predecessors who planned, designed and built New
Aimee Edwards, NYCDEP; Seth
York City’s modern water supply and sewer systems were
able to create engineering wonders that left future genYoskowitz, GHD
erations the infrastructure to support growth, prosperity
and public health in NYC. Embedding these principles
into modern project management is in itself a challenge,
but only a full lifecycle view of infrastructure will ever be
truly sustainable. This paper provides information about
NYCDEP’s process of defining and implementing their
sustainability objectives within the PDS with the use of the
Envision™ Rating system.
Water Energy Nexus
Holly Rosenthal,
Metropolitan Water Board
The Farrell Pumping Station Process and Energy Improvements Project is a model for balancing energy efficiency,
sustainability, reliability and operational efficiency. The
cornerstones of the facility renovation project are the energy conservation and renewable energy features.
Utility organizations continue to face the challenge of
how to maintain and elevate organizational and individual
knowledge. In addition, critical knowledge relative to an
organization’s strategic objectives needs to be transferred
effectively from experienced staff to other team members
in ways that promotes ready uptake and immediate use of
the knowledge in the context of day-to-day job execution.
This presentation will discuss methods of critical knowledge
identification that are keyed to an organization’s strategic
focus, pathways that utility organizations have chosen to address knowledge issues, practical solutions that disseminate
critical knowledge from internal and external subject matter
experts to targeted personnel, and ways organizations can
measure the impact of their knowledge initiatives over time.
Join the Young Water Professionals Networking Event
All attendees are invited to attend the Young Professionals Networking Event!
Druthers at 381 Broadway immediately following the Awards Reception
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Registration: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Awards Breakfast sponsored by Arcadis and Greely and Hansen
Saratoga Ballroom
Awards Committee Chair: Michael Marino, GHD
Session 4: NYSDOH Regulatory Updates
Location: Convention Center Saratoga Ballroom
8:30 to 9:15 a.m.
Moderator: Teresa Boepple-Swider, P.E., NYSDOH
Assistant Moderator: Paul Ponturo, H2M
Dr. Roger Sokol, NYSDOH, Bureau of Water Supply Protection
A briefing on the latest in regulatory matters and current and pending legislation impacting the daily operations of
drinking water plants throughout New York State.
Session 5A: Operations
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Location: Broadway 2-4
Moderator: Rich Straut, Barton and Loguidice
Assistant Moderator: Daniel Marshall, Latham Water District
from the Happy Hollow Reservoir and several wells. The
AWWA Standard D101, Inspection of water
plant uses alum and polymer for coagulation, upflow clarifiers,
Water Tanks and Related Facilities
GAC filters, sodium hypochlorite for disinfection, lime for pH
Penni Snodgrass, Tank Industry
adjustment and a phosphate sequesterant/corrosion inhibitor. UW
has been optimizing plant performConsultants
The AWWA D101 standard for water tank inspections was last
revised in 1953. The standard was reaffirmed without revision
in 1986, and withdrawn by AWWA in December of 1998. In
2013, the AWWA Standards Council authorized the formation
of a Revision Task Force to re-write D101.
Water Treatment Plant Optimization
at the Pawtucket, R.I. WTP
Robert Raczko, PE, United Water
United Water operates the 25 mgd Pawtucket WTP which treats
ance in a number of areas:
• Mitigated the impact of seasonal T&O events (MIB and Geosmin)through PAC addition which has eliminated
customer complaints
• Reduced clarifier rinse and filter backwash water usage, which has reduced washwater volumes by 50%
• Optimized coagulant/polymer addition, which has im-
proved plant performance and resulted in 40% reduction in coagulant and polymer usage
• Replacing lime with sodium hydroxide for pH control to
improve performance and reduce operator attention and maintenance requirements
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Break in the Exhibit Hall
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Session 6A: Water Quality
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Alabama / Travers
Moderator: Connie Schreppel, MVWA
Ass’t Moderator:
Phil Tangorra, Mohawk Valley Water Authority
I Thought I had a Lead Problem;
Why do I need to look at Iron,
Biofilms, and Flushing?
Rick Gell, O’Brien & Gere
This presentation will review the complexity of lead
corrosion and its interaction with other general water
quality challenges. We will discuss basic lead solubility
characteristics, the regulatory framework requiring
measurement of total lead, and the research developing
on the impact of iron corrosion, microbiological activity
in the distribution system, and flushing has on overall
distribution system water quality and compliance with the
Lead and Copper Rule in particular.
Use of Copper-Silver Ionization for
the Control of Legionellae in an
Alkaline Environment at Healthcare
Facilities
Dr. Dave Dziewulski, Bureau of Water Supply
DOH
There are many treatment options for the control of
Legionella spp. in premise plumbing systems. Evaluation of
water chemistry plays a role in the decision process, however,
that does not guarantee success. This study demonstrates
the efficacy of copper-silver ionization (CSI) under alkaline
conditions, ranging from pH 8.7 to 9.9, in two healthcare
facilities after chlorine dioxide was unable to yield the desired
control in all locations. Control of Legionella spp. in premise
water systems is a complex process that may require longterm assessments so that adequate control can be obtained.
This study showed that CSI could be successful in alkaline
water. All locations that were treated with CSI or chlorine
dioxide after this intervention remain under control and
there has been no recurrent legionellosis in either facility.
Session 5B: Operations
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Broadway 2 - 4
Moderator: Rich Straut, Barton and Loguidice
Assistant Moderator:
Daniel Marshall, Latham Water District
When Water Filters Fails
Daniel Marshall, Town of Colonie Latham
Water District
After 5-years of operation, one of the water filters at the
Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant had a catastrophic
failure. As the Town was addressing the failure, two other
filters failed. This presentation will examine how the filter failures became evident; will step through the forensic
investigation of the filters and the root cause of the failures;
show generally how the filter repairs were made; and present
lessons learned.
A Model for the Nation - Georgia’s
Statewide Water Loss Management
Program
Steve Cavanaugh, Cavanaugh & Associates, P.A.
This article presents the story of the State of Georgia’s
journey from severe drought and “water wars” to the establishment of a statewide water loss auditing requirement,
technical assistance and training for the utilities required
to comply, and the tremendous lessons learned regarding
rollout of the requirement and leveraging its fullest potential. Attendees of this interactive presentation will learn how
the Georgia water mindset has transformed from “perceived
ignorance” as quoted in “The Big Thirst” to the leader
in the United States in annual validated Water Auditing,
Non-Revenue Water management, and realistic “rampedup” performance indicator and results posting. Since the
launch of the program, using federal funds, multiple states
have called to learn how they might adopt a similar approach. The Georgia program is also garnering national
accolades from the American Water Works Association for
its pioneering. Readers will gain an understanding of the
program, including firsthand accounts from Utilities, as
they were asked: “Would you have performed an audit, if
it would not have been required?”, “Was this just another
unfunded mandate?”, And “What did you learn from the
comprehensive training?”
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Session 6B: Water Quality
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Moderator: Connie Schreppel, MVWA
Ass’t Moderator:
Phil Tangorra, Mohawk Valley Water Authority
A Pilot Study on the Assessment of
Trace Organic Contaminates, including
Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care
Products from On-site Wastewater
Treatment Systems along Skaneateles
Lake, NYS
Lloyd Wilson, NYSDOH
On-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTSs or septic
systems) are designed to treat and dispose effluents on the
same property that produces the wastewater. Approximately
25% of the U.S. population is served by such facilities.
Nevertheless, studies on the treatment efficiency and discharge of organic contaminants through septic effluents are
lacking. This pilot study showed the occurrence of organic
contaminants including pharma-ceuticals and personal care
products in septic effluents, adjacent lake water samples,
household drinking water in homes that use lake water or
a well adjacent to the lake as a source of drinking water, and
offshore lake water samples.
Developing a Blue-Green Algae
Surveillance Strategy for a Lake
Champlain Utility
Michael Barsotti, Champlain Water District
In 1999, the death of dogs after swimming in algal mats
in Lake Champlain prompted Vermont based researchers
to conduct investigations into the prevalence and impact
of blue green algal toxins on recreational waters in Lake
Champlain.This recreational research raised the potential
for interest in impacts on Vermont Lake Champlain water
suppliers such as Champlain Water District. CWD had
previously learned of international blue green algae efforts
through AWWA information and outreach, and through
World Health Organization (WHO) directed literature. As
a leading utility within the Vermont based Lake Champlain
Coalition of Municipal Water Suppliers, CWD conducted
its own BGA toxin monitoring program.
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Poster Sessions in the Gallery
Judging from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m.
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Session 7A: Groundwater &
Surface Water Issues
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Moderator: Roopesh Joshi, NYCDEP
Assistant Moderator: Joe Todaro, H2M
Session 8A:
MAC Presentations
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Saratoga 1
Moderator: Shauna Griffin, Badger Meter
Ass’t Moderator: Jim Pierce,Ti-Sales
Biological Filtration for Groundwater
Treatment
Alan G. LeBlanc, P.E., CDM Smith
How is Technology Changing the
Water Utility Industry?
Morrice Blackwell, Badger Meter
This paper presents the case study of a water treatment
plant that treats groundwater only, using eight wells that
draw from three different aquifers. Source water iron
concentrations range from 2 to over 14 mg/L, and source
water manganese concentrations range from 0.08 to over
0.6 mg/L. The plant dates back to 1929 and is in need of
an upgrade. Multiple alternative treatment strategies were
considered, with several being declared not advantageous
due to the high iron loading. In the end, the owner
elected to examine the efficacy of biological filtration
through a detailed pilot testing program. While the owner
did not implement biological filtration at full scale, this
work proved that very high iron loadings could be reduced
to 0.02 mg/L or less biologically. Similar success was found
for manganese removal. Using the case study as a basis,
the presentation will include remarks on the potential
application of biological filtration for groundwater
treatment in New York and beyond.
Technology change is part of our everyday lives and cannot
be avoided. However, water utilities have traditionally
been slow to adapt to new technology. According to a
recent study done by The Emerging Future Group, in the
next ten years, we will see technology change at a rate of
over 1,000 times as compared to its current technological
capabilities. How will these technology changes affect your
water utility operations? This presentation will provide
you with TIPS (Trends, Implications, Problems and
Solutions) to help you better understand the forthcoming
industry TRENDS, the operational IMPLICATIONS
on your utility PROBLEMS and the SOLUTIONS that
emerging technologies can provide. We will cover topics
such as cloud computing, SaaS (Software as a Service),
advanced metering analytics (AMA), enhanced customer
engagement, and infrastructure-free AMI technology.
A Partnership for Success:
Partnership for Safe Water Program
Improves Water Quality and
Operations
Michael Barsotti, Champlain Water District
The Partnership for Safe Water is a self-assessment and
optimization program for surface water treatment plants
and drinking water distribution systems. This presentation
will provide a program overview and describe the selfassessment process. Success stories from local utilities
and water quality data will demonstrate the long term
benefits of maintaining a utility focus on optimization and
continuous improvement.
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Session 9A: Distribution/ Session 7B: Groundwater &
Surface Water Issues
Storage
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Moderator: Paul Cabral, CDM Smith
Ass’t Moderator: Andrew Weiss, OCWA
Design & Management of District
Metered Areas (DMA’s)
Nicholas J. Curcio, United Water
High levels of water losses (NRW) were the driver for
implementation of District Metered Areas (DMA’s) in
an effort to divide the distribution system into smaller,
more manageably sized zones. In 2013, United Water
completed a system-wide district flow metering project and
utilized a Suez Environment and R&I Alliance developed
computer program to compare the flow entering the
DMA with expected usage to quickly find and address
leakage. This unique solution has enabled the operations
team to quickly and efficiently identify, locate, and resolve
water loss events and operational anomalies which occur
throughout the system.
Slow & Steady Lowers the Electric
Bill: Pump Station Energy Efficiency
Upgrades
Andrew Weiss, OCWA; Nate S. Medford, P.E., GHD
Energy demand at two potable water pumping stations
was decreased by 30 percent, following the completion of
a rehabilitation project. By resizing the existing pumps,
using the knowledge of actual system demands, pumps
were selected for improved energy efficiency. Other
energy efficiency improvements were included in the
rehabilitation project, including new backup power
generation systems, new heating & ventilation equipment,
and architectural improvements. This presentation will
detail aspects of the design and construction which
resulted in the greatest energy efficiency improvements
and energy cost decreases.
2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Moderator: Roopesh Joshi, NYCDEP
Assistant Moderator: Joe Todaro, H2M
Drinking Water is no Place for
Arsenic: Evaluating Treatment
Alternatives
Gary Lohse, Severn Trent Services
This presentation will evaluate five different treatment
technologies for arsenic removal but will focus on the
ferric oxide adsorption process for the removal of arsenic.
It will describe the chemistry behind the absorption
process, investigate the potential need for pretreatment,
describe how a typical ferric system is designed and
operates, and explain the media removal and disposal
process. Additionally, the paper will describe several case
studies in detail which involve the evaluation of treatment
alternatives and including capital cost and operation and
maintenance costs.
Concealing an Air Stripper
Phil Sachs, D&B Engineers & Architects
Recently a well at Bar Beach Road became impacted with
Freon and volatile organics. To remove these contaminants,
a PTA process was selected for treatment of this critical
water source. Exposed process air handling equipment
would be obtrusive to nearby residents and might generate
noise complaints. In order to conform to the existing
character of this area, the Port Washington Water District
decided to design a structure with a residential appearance
to conceal and compliment the process equipment.
Session 8B:
MAC Presentations
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Saratoga 1
Moderator: Shauna Griffin, Badger Meter
Ass’t Moderator: Jim Pierce,Ti-Sales
Proper Use of Fabricated Fittings
& Fusion Methods for Transition
Connections from HDPE Pipe to PVC
& Ductile Iron Pipe
John Murphy, Blair Supply
This session will consist of a power point presentation with
hands on displays of proper use & application of HDPE
Fabricated fittings for making connections to and from
PVC & Ductile Iron Pipe. We will also include an open
discussion on Fusion Methods and machines.
Session 9B: Distribution/
Storage
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Moderator: Paul Cabral, CDM Smith
Ass’t Moderator: Andrew Weiss, OCWA
High Efficiency Flushing Improves
Performance While Reducing
Flushing Time
Jeff Favina, ValveTek Utility Services
This presentation will discuss a pilot program to compare
the performance of conventional uni-directional flushing
program performance with the innovative NO-DES
system. The testing of the NO-DES water main flushing
technology demonstrated that flushing velocities of 5 ft./
sec. or greater were consistently achieved, resulting in,
better scouring, faster flushing times and lower turbidity
at the conclusion of the test than conventional flushing.
Valve Applications for the Water
Industry: Which one to use, Where
and When
Nick Kochan, Siewert Equipment
Mixers & Aeration Systems: Do These
Affect my Tank?
Christine Gunsaullus, Mumford-Bjorkman
Associates, Inc.
The presentation will cover valve applications for butterfly,
ball, cone, plug, sleeve and knife gate valves. The presentation will introduce the different styles of valve, their
construction and the reasons for the selection of a particular valve for different conditions.
In order to achieve compliance with the Stage 2 DBP
Rule, a number of tank owners are retrofitting their water
storage tanks with mixers and aeration systems to enhance
water quality within their tanks. But anytime a tank is
modified, a number of factors must be considered, such
as new loads imposed on the tank, potential coatings
damage, and venting. Often, provisions can be put in place
during initial construction or rehabilitation to make these
installations easier. Examples of several installations will be
reviewed, along with lessons learned.
Session 10: Top Ops
Location: Saratoga 2 - 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Moderator: Tim McGuire, H2M
Assistant Moderator: John Nappi, Garden City Park Water District
5:00 to 5:30 p.m. - Contests in the Exhibit Hall
5:00 to 6:30 p.m. - Reception in the Exhibit Hall
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Don’t Miss Our Contests!
Meter Madness
The nuts and bolts of
assembling a water meter
while racing the clock.
The winner represents
the New York Section at
ACE15 in Anaheim, CA.
Best
Tasting
Water
Utilities compete for the
title of “Best Tasting Water
in New York State”!
“A better world
through better water.”
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Thursday, April 16, 2015
Registration 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Exhibit Hall
Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
Session 11A: Young Water Session 12A: Management
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Professionals
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Moderator:
Moderator: Nathan Pennisi, City of Troy
Ass’t Moderator:
Paul Brandt, Suffolk County Water Authority
Judith Hansen, Kingston Water Department
Assistant Moderator: Rick Gell, O’Brien & Gere
How to be an Effective Communicator
Arc Flash Awareness in Water Supply in this Social Media Age, Part 1
Introduction & video WMHT Interview
Operations
Tvrtko Stigler, H2M
Presentation will discuss causes, dangers, costs, compliance
& assessment techniques with respect to arc flash safety.
Discussion will bring awareness on arc flash and the effects
it has on employees and the facility they work in.
Facility Master Plans: A Key Building
Block of Asset Management
Annie Winter, Hazen and Sawyer
Utilities’ Unique Media Issues
Connie Schreppel, Mohawk Valley Water
Authority
Mike Boufis, Bethpage Water District
Stan Carey, Massapequa Water District
In this age of 24-hour news channels and social media, it
is often a challenge for water utilities to get their message
out to the public effectively. All too often, we are losing
the battle and appear ill-prepared and defensive in the
For utilities, renewing and replacing the physical
face of an organized opposition and, as a result, lose the
components, or assets, that comprise their facilities is an
public’s confidence and trust. Something that, previously,
ongoing challenge. The framework of asset management
we all took for granted. This session will highlight some
aids utility operators in identifying the strategies that
recent case studies involving NYS water utilities and
achieve the balance between services provided and lowest
will be followed by a presentation from David Chauvin
life-cycle cost. A case study focusing on the experience of
East Orange, New Jersey, identifies the Facility Master Plan of Zimmerman-Edelson, a media relations firm on
Long Island that specializes in assisting water utilities
as the scalable first step in the asset management path.
communicate more effectively. David will be providing
guidance on how to improve our public outreach so that
we can take control of our message and avoid the pitfalls
that many of us have experienced. The session will finish
with a panel discussion and questions from the audience.
10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
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Session 11B: Water Auditing
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Moderator: Nathan Pennisi, City of Troy
Ass’t Moderator:
Next Generation Water Loss Tools –
AWWA’s New and Improving Tools
and Publications for Water Loss
Control
Will Jernigan, Cavanaugh & Associates, P.A.
Session 12B: Management
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Moderator:
Assistant Moderator: Rick Gell, O’Brien & Gere
How to be an Effective Communicator
in this Social Media Age, Part 2
How to Address Difficult Situations
David Chauvin, Zimmerman/Edelson
In this age of 24-hour news channels and social media, it
is often a challenge for water utilities to get their message
In the last 2 years, the AWWA Water Loss Control
out to the public effectively. All too often, we are losing
Committee has been particularly active in creating and
the battle and appear ill-prepared and defensive in the
updating tools and research. In 2014, the latest version
face of an organized opposition and, as a result, lose the
of the Free Water Audit Software was released and rolled
public’s confidence and trust. Something that, previously,
out, showcasing many improvements in the functionality
we all took for granted. This session will highlight some
as well as user experience. The companion software –
recent case studies involving NYS water utilities and
known as the Compiler tool – has also been drastically
will be followed by a presentation from David Chauvin
improved and a new version released to accompany the
audit software. Significant advances and other tools will be of Zimmerman-Edelson, a media relations firm on
Long Island that specializes in assisting water utilities
presented.
communicate more effectively. David will be providing
guidance on how to improve our public outreach so that
Benchmarking Water Loss
we can take control of our message and avoid the pitfalls
Performance: The Death of
that many of us have experienced. The session will finish
Unaccounted for Water
with a panel discussion and questions from the audience.
Will Jernigan, Cavanaugh & Associates, P.A.
This presentation will examine the inherent challenges
of these outdated terms and methods that still persist
today. We will look at how to help navigate the typical
questions that managers and operators are asked by the
utility leadership, and how they relate to IWA/AWWA best
practices for water loss management.
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New York Section
AWWA 2014-2015
Board of Trustees
Kevin Castro, Chair
GHD
Richard Tobin, Vice Chair
Plainview Water District
Daniel Seaver, Past Chair
Latham Water District
Dennis Kelleher, Treasurer
H2M Architects and Engineers
Jeffrey Zdrojewski, Assistant Treasurer
CDM Smith
Connie Schreppel, Section Director
Mohawk Valley Water Authority
Martin Aman, Trustee A
Wayne County Water & Sewer Authority
Chris Wheland, Trustee B
City of Troy
Judith Hansen, Trustee C
Kingston Water Department
Jamie Howard, Trustee-at-Large A
DN Tanks
James Roberts, Trustee-at-Large B
NYC DEP Bureau of Water & Sewer Ops
Richard Ruge, Trustee-at-Large C
New York American Water
New York Section AWWA
2014-2015 Committees
Awards / Scholarships Committee
Michael Marino, CRA Infrastructure and Engineering, Chair
Teresa Boepple-Swider, NYSDOH
Kevin Casto, GHD
Rick Gell, O’Brien & Gere representative
Paul Granger, H2M Group
Julie Herzner, Hazen and Sawyer representative
Michael Hooker, Onondaga County Water Authority
Dennis Kelleher, H2M Architects and Engineers
Nicholas Kochan, JL Moore
James Roberts, NYCDEP
Connie Schreppel, Mohawk Valley Water Authority
Ralph Vandusen, Barton & Loguidice
Thomas Walker
Jeffrey Zdrojewski, CDM Smith
Diven Award Committee
Kevin Castro, GHD, Chair
Neil Bonesteel, City of Troy
Amanda Bauner, Greeley and Hansen
Fuller Award Committee
Kevin Castro, GHD, Chair
Paul Granger, H2M Architects and Engineers
Gary Male, retired
Michael Marino, CRA Infrastructure and Engineering
Charitable Giving Committee
Satya Rani, NYC Chair
Robert Adamski
James Bromka, Village of Waterloo
Kevin Castro, GHD
William Chestnut
Marc Gerbsch, Pioneer Pump Systems
Richard Goodney, Mohawk Valley Water Authority
Robert Lucas, H2M Architects and Engineers
Michael Marino, CRA Infrastructure & Engineering
Sasha PostVanDerBerg
Richard Straut, Barton & Loguidice
Ashley Waldron, Barton & Loguidice
Thomas Walker
Chris Wheland, City of Troy
Education Committee
Thomas Clark, Monroe County Water Authority, Co-Chair
Paul Ponturo, H2M Architects and Engineers, Co-Chair
Martin Aman, Wayne County Water & Sewer Authority
Joseph Baier, D&B Engineers and Architects
James Baker, Larson Design Group
Trina Carman, NYSAWWA
Kevin Castro, GHD
Tom Caponi, MRB Group
William Chestnut
Gregory Daviero, Schnabel Engineering
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New York Section AWWA 2014-2015 Committees con’t
Richard Elder, Rensselaer County Health Dept
Matthew Geho, Northern Westchester Joint Water Works
Rick Gell, O’Brien & Gere
Judith Hansen, Kingston Water Dept.
Kevin Hickey, Clough, Harbour, & Associates, LLP
Joseph Roccaro, Suffolk County Water Authority
Events Committee
Arnold Palleschi, D&B Engineers and Architects, Chair
Matthew Abatto, CHA, Inc.
Manoj Ajmera
Dana Bryant, ARCADIS
Gary Cannerelli, O’Brien & Gere
Bill Carroll, Mohawk Valley Water Authority
William Chestnut
John Fiedler, Mueller Co.
Anthony Geiss, Onondaga County Water Authority
Jamie Howard, DN Tanks
Kate Hurrle, Koester Associates
Zack Knight, CH2M Hill
Christian Lawton, Barton & Loguidice, PC
Matthew Marko, CH2M Hill
Dan Marshall, Latham Water District
Ronald Materese, National Pipe & Plastics, Inc.
Andrew McLoughlin, Mueller Co.
Michael Mele, J. Andrew Lange, Inc.
Zachary Monge, CH2M Hill
Robert Ostapczuk, ARCADIS
Tony Palamara, Onondaga County Water Authority
Peter Radosta, Koester Associates, Inc.
David Railsback
Lori Reid, O’Brien & Gere
John Rooney, O’Brien & Gere
Jeffrey Rowe, Barton & Loguidice
David Silverman, PSI Process & Equipment
John Strepelis, NYSDOH
Richard Straut, Barton & Loguidice
Philip Tangorra, Mohawk Valley Water Authority
Ashley Waldron, Barton and Loguidice
Douglas Withey
Finance Committee
Dennis Kelleher, H2M Architects and Engineers, Chair
Kevin Castro, GHD
Jenny Ingrao, NYSAWWA
Daniel Seaver, Latham Water District
GIS ad-hoc Committee
Daniel Seaver, Latham Water District, Chair
Kevin Castro, GHD
Richard Ruge, NY American Water
Historical Committee
John Frazer, Latham Water District, Chair
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MAC Committee
Shauna Griffin, Badger Meter, Chair
James Pierce, Ti-Sales, Vice Chair
John Fiedler, Mueller Co.
Christian Lawton, Barton & Loguidice
John Murphy, Blair Supply
James Neri, H2M Architects and Engineers
Gregg Palmer, Koester Associates
Dan Reed, Master Meter
Adam Ross, Ross Valves
Andy Ross, Ross Valves
Membership / Young Professionals Committee
Kathryn Hoek, Hazen and Sawyer, Chair
Paul Brandt, Hazen and Sawyer, YP Co-Chair
Nathan Pennisi, City of Troy, YP Co-Chair
Dedrick Damato, NYCDEP
Scott Freyburger, Tioga County Public Health
Shauna Griffin, Badger Meter
Kevin Hickey, CHA Companies
Brett Johnson, Clow Valve, Co.
Michael Marino, CRA Infrastructure & Engineering
Adam Ross, Ross Valves
Marc Santos, Hazen & Sawyer
David Stahl, HDR
Gary Stuart, CDM Smith
Andrew Weiss, Onondaga County Water Authority
New York Metro Events Committee
Amanda Bauner, Greeley and Hansen, Chair
Joe Baier, Dvirka & Bartilucci Engineers and Architects
James Cooling, Black & Veatch
Paulina Concha Larrauri, Columbia
Darlene Defabio, SUNY-Stonybrook
Coreyn Goddard, SUNY-Stonybrook
Julie Herzner, Hazen and Sawyer
Kathryn Hoek, Hazen and Sawyer
Andrew McLoughlin, Mueller Co.
Paul Ponturo, H2M Architects and Engineers
Jasmin Rivera, NYCDEP
Jim Roberts, NYCDEP
Carol Smalley, Utility Service Group
Annie Winter, Hazen and Sawyer
New York Warn Steering Committee
Connie Schreppel, Mohawk Valley Water Authority, Chair
Robert Adamski
Michael Boufis, Bethpage Water District
Patricia Cerro-Reehil, NYWEA
William Gilday, NYSDOH
John Kuniac, NYSDOH
Gerald McKenna, USEPA
Dale Post, VRI Environmental Services
Patricia Scalera, NYRWA
Philip Thompson, Suffolk County Water Authority
Robert Wither, NYSDEC
Nominating Director Committee
Jeffrey Zdrojewski, CDM Smith, Chair
Dennis Kelleher, H2M Group
Nominating Trustee Committee
Connie Schreppel, Mohawk Valley Water Authority, Chr
Paul Granger, H2M Group
Mike Marino, CRA Infrastructure & Engineering
Program Committee
Rich Humann, P.E., H2M Architects and Engineers – Chair
Bill Prehoda, United Water – Vice Chair - Spring Meeting
Roopesh Joshi, P.E., NYCDEP - Vice Chair – Tifft Symposium
Teresa Boepple-Swider, P.E., - NYSDOH
Mike Boufis, Bethpage Water District
Dana Bryant, ARCADIS
Paul Cabral, P.E., CDM Smith
Kevin Castro, P.E., GHD
Carrie Dooley, MJ Engineering and Land Surveying
Carrie Gallagher, Suffolk County Water Authority
Rick Gell, P.E., O’Brien & Gere
Paul Granger, P.E., H2M Architects and Engineers
Julie Herzner, P.E., Hazen and Sawyer
Dennis Kelleher, P.E., H2M Architects and Engineers
Min-Sook Kim, Ph.D., P.E., NYSDOH
Michael Marino, P.E., CRA Infrastructure and Engineering
Dan Marshall, Latham Water District
Tim McGuire, H2M
William Merklin, D&B Engineers and Architects
John Nappi, Garden City Park Water District
Paul Ponturo, P.E., H2M Architects and Engineers
Jim Roberts, P.E., NYCDEP
Joe Roccaro, Suffolk County Water Authority
Connie Schreppel, Ph.D., Mohawk Valley Water Authority
Dan Seaver, P.E., Latham Water District
Rich Straut, Barton and Loguidice
Rich Tobin, Plainview Water District
Joe Todaro, H2M Architects and Engineers
Andrew Weiss, Onondaga County Water Authority
Public Affairs Committee
Jenny Ingrao, NYSAWWA, Chair
Martin Aman, Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority
Kevin Castro, P.E., GHD
David Chauvin, Zimmerman/Edelson, Inc.
Paul Granger, P.E., H2M Architects and Engineers
Dominick Kasmauskas, NFSA NY
Dennis Kelleher, P.E., H2M Architects and Engineers
Geoffrey Miller, Onondaga County Water Authority
Sustainability ad-hoc Committee
Carrie Meek Gallagher, Suffolk Cty Water Authority, Chair
Tavia Gilbert, Onondaga County Water Authority
Holly Rosenthal, Metropolitan Water Board
Dale Walker, Olean Water Department
Andrew Weiss, GHD
Douglas Withey, W2O Operator Training Group
Water Utility Council / Regulatory Review
Geoffrey Miller, Onondaga County Water Authority, Chair
Michael Keating, NYCDEP, Vice Chair
Don Austin, Clifton Park Water Authority, Secretary
Martin Aman, Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority
John Frazer, Latham Water District
Richard Goodney, Mohawk Valley Water Authority
Chris Harrington, City of Queensbury
Chris King, Monroe County Water Authority
James Nugent, Monroe County Water Authority
Joe Pokorny, Suffolk County Water Authority
Keith Sitzman, Village of Alden
Matt Snyder, New York Water Service Corporation
Holly Rosenthal, Metropolitan Water Board
Regulatory Review Committee
James Nugent, Monroe Cty Water Authority, Chair
Martin Aman, Wayne Cty Water & Sewer Authority
James Bromka, Village of Waterloo
Gary Cannerelli, O’Brien & Gere
John Frazer, Latham Water District
Robert Holzmacher, J.R. Holzmacher
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