September 29, 2015

TUESDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS
IT’S ANYONE’S GAME
What you need to know to
start your day at WEFTEC
SOMETHING’S BREWING!
Ops Challenge competition
wraps today
Preview starts on p. 3
Effluent beer ‘smackdown’ to
rock Innovation Pavilion
Details on p. 3
Details on p. 4
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 | Volume 9, Issue 2
The Official Newspaper of the 88th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference
Opening General Session
Drums a Revolutionary Beat
T
he WEFTEC® 2015 Opening
General Session featured a revolutionary atmosphere, from the Beatles’
hit “Revolution” playing as Water
Environment Federation (WEF) President
Ed McCormick took the stage, to a
closing “drum call” for a commitment to
“lead a water revolution.”
McCormick opened his remarks by
welcoming visitors to what he dubbed
“the World Cup of the water world,”
extending his thanks to the gracious
host city of Chicago and all of the
volunteers, sponsors, and staff who
have made this event possible.
“We know that water is essential for
every living organism on the Earth,” he
said. “Seven billion fellow humans rely
on all of you — the water professionals
here — to safely clean the Earth’s
water and return it in a healthy way to
the environment.”
“The importance of what we
all do as water professionals really
cannot be overstated, nor should our
commitment of working together be
WEF Releases ‘Rainfall to Results’ Report
Y
esterday the Water Environment
Federation (WEF) released a
comprehensive report detailing the
challenges, opportunities, and pathways
to improving U.S. stormwater systems.
The report, Rainfall to Results: The
Future of Stormwater, coincided with the
launch of the WEF Stormwater Insititute,
a new center of excellence and innovation to address stormwater issues that
will be housed under the WEF umbrella.
“There is a clear need for national
leadership and collaboration to help
forge the path to more sustainable
stormwater management,” said WEF
President Ed McCormick. The Future of
Stormwater report details a clear vision
Mike Beezhold
for where we need to be on stormwater issues, but more importantly, it
also gives us a map for getting there.”
The report draws from the insights
of top stormwater experts who met
in July to examine the factors that
will make the nation’s stormwater
systems more resilient and sustainable
over the long term.
“Stormwater is a growing challenge
for local and regional governments,
driven by several key factors — aging
infrastructure, growing urbanization, increased severe weather events,
continued on p. 15
understated” he added. “One world.
One water. One event. That’s our
theme. And those six simple words
say so much about what we do and
why we are gathered here this week in
Chicago, to engage with each other,
to make new connections, and to
benefit from the diversity, depth and
value for which WEFTEC is known
and respected.”
Special recognition was also
extended to several individuals,
continued on p. 14
Operations Challenge
Utility Executives
Featured Speaker
Beer Battle
WEFTEC Field Guide
Resiliency Sessions
Value of Water Campaign
Great Water Cities
As Seen at WEFTEC
Exhibitor Spotlight
MS4 Awards
Attendee Spotlight
Water Reuse Sessions
Mystery Photo
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WEFTEC Daily | Tuesday, September 29, 2015 | Volume 9, Issue 2
today at weftec
The Heat Is On!
TODAY’S FINAL OPS CHALLENGE EVENTS WILL DECIDE COMPETITION
A
fter contending yesterday in the
Process Control and Laboratory
events, the Operations Challenge
teams’ quest to become champion may
well come down to their performance
during Day 2. Today teams will undergo
a tempo shift as they tackle three actionpacked events: Collection Systems,
Maintenance, and Safety. The fast pace
and impressive array of skills on display
at these events typically attract a large,
enthusiastic crowd.
This competition often is a race to
the finish. With few exceptions, when
the scores are all tallied, the average
number of points separating the top
three teams ranges from 5 to 25, a
very narrow margin.
Even before it ends, Operations
Challenge at WEFTEC® 2015 already has
set a new record. More teams than ever
before — 44 — are competing this year.
Operations Challenge final events,
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Booth 2749, Hall A. Awards
ceremony to follow at the Hilton Chicago.
Operations Challenge teams demonstrate precision in the Monday
Laboratory Event.
For a team listing, see the Monday edition of
the WEFTEC Daily or p. 67 of the Conference
Program & Exhibitor Guide.
Just for Utility Execs Today’s
Featured
Speaker
TODAY’S PROGRAMMING PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR
EDITORIAL
Melissa Jackson, Scott Gourley,
Jennifer Fulcher-Nguyen,
Lori Harrison, Steve Spicer,
LaShell Stratton-Childers,
Kristina Twigg
PRODUCTION
Jon Harrison, Carey Jones,
Jeff Frederick, Laura Leslie
PHOTOGRAPHY
Oscar Einzig, Kieffer Photography,
Melissa Jackson, Scott Gourley,
Laura Leslie
ADVERTISING
Nic Christy, Dave Mathews,
Brun Media, Cari McBride,
Sid James, Nicole Jackson
© 2015 Water Environment Federation.
For more information, contact WEF,
601 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA 22314,
(703) 684-2400, www.wef.org.
WATER LEADERS TO NETWORK, SHARE INFORMATION,
SOLVE PROBLEMS
T
he skills needed for effective
utility management are increasingly diverse. Today’s utility manager
not only manages budgets and
personnel, but also must manage
the expectations and address the
concerns of external stakeholders such
as boards and government, ratepayers,
the press, and the public. WEFTEC®
offers a diverse suite of programming
to address the needs of the modern
utility manager in addition to the technical knowledge to help efficiently
meet regulatory requirements.
The popular “Utility Leaders
Morning” returns this year, with two
invitation-only events jointly hosted
by the Water Environment Federation
(WEF) and the National Association of
Clean Water Agencies. The morning
begins with a breakfast offering
presentations from key representatives
from the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency and the states. Immediately
following is the annual Utility
Executives Forum featuring a keynote
address by Jeff Malehorn, president
and CEO of World Business Chicago.
This afternoon at the “Leadership
in Action” roundtable, which is open
to all, senior executives from various
utilities will participate in discussions
on the transformational utility, workforce issues, financing and more.
Speakers include Greg Heitzman,
Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District;
Jackie Jerrell, Charlotte Mecklenburg
Utility Department; Jan Taylor,
WEF; Jon Davis, Raftelis Financial
Consultants; and Mike Sweeney, Toho
Water Authority.
Water Policy Breakfast and Utility
Executives Forum, by invitation. Leadership
in Action: Roundtable Discussions on the
Utility of the Future (Session 419), 1:30 – 3
p.m., Room S404D.
Phil Hubbard,
special assistant for compliance assurance
at the Hampton
Roads (Va.)
Sanitation District,
will present “One Billion Reasons
for Regionalization” at this year’s
Collection Systems Luncheon. Join
fellow collection systems professionals to network and hear this fascinating story about the process and
reasoning involved in their journey
toward regionalization. With this hot
topic on many people’s minds, Phil’s
story can lend some very interesting
insight and ideas.
13th Annual Collection Systems Luncheon
(ticketed event), 12 – 1:30 p.m., Room S103C.
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Battle of the Brews
EFFLUENT BEER TASTE-OFF SHOWCASES ICY, COLD REUSE
T
oday the
Innovation
Pavilion will host a
“sewage brewage
smackdown” that
pits the Milwaukee
Metropolitan Sewer
District against
Portland, Ore.-based
Clean Water Services.
Both utilities, serving
cities known for their
craft beers, have
provided reused water
to local brewers as a
way to demonstrate the high quality of their treatment.
According to Mark Jockers, government and public affairs manager at Clean
Water Services, this session will provide insights into how these innovators were
able to harness the power of beer to tell the story of water. As for whose beer is
the best, that’s for attendees to decide — samples will be available at a reception
immediately following the session.
Potent Potables: Reuse for Beer Brewing (Session 445), 4 – 5 p.m., Booth 358. Reception with
beer sampling following in the Innovation Pavilion.
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WEFTEC
Field Guide
SOME OF TODAY’S LESSER KNOWN, NEW,
OR OTHERWISE NOTEWORTHY EVENTS
COFFEE HOUR
Start your day off right at the WEF Bookstore, where you can sip
your coffee while browsing the latest technical water publications.
Today and Wednesday, 8 – 9 a.m., WEF Plaza.
INTERACTIVE KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
Making its debut at WEFTEC® 2015 is a new educational format featuring
short, engaging videos. Part 1 topics will include design, operations, and
maintenance and student work. Part 2 focuses on utility management and
public outreach.
Session 330, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Room S501D.
DEMO DAY
Learn directly from the technical experts at today’s six equipment demonstrations on the exhibition floor.
These 20-minute sessions begin at 10 a.m. and run through the day; see the WEF
Events Mobile App or the Conference Program & Exhibitor Guide for specific
times and locations.
TAKE A BREAK
No time for the gym while at WEFTEC®? Recharge your body and mind in
these quick Xbytes™ sessions designed to be performed comfortably while in
business attire.
Ten-minute sessions start at 10:25 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2:45 p.m., Learning
Lounge, WEF Plaza.
SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATING REUSE
Hear market opportunities to drive innovation in water reuse and graywater
from those who have done it. This “Overcoming Barriers” session is part of
WEF’s “Creating the Space” initiative of the Leaders Innovation Forum.
Session 443, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Booth 358.
STORMTV AWARDS
There’s still time to watch some of the top videos highlighting creative ways of
managing stormwater, improving water quality, and informing the public.
StormTV Project Award Presentations, 2:30 – 2:45 p.m., Booth 213.
CROC TANK
Join WEF mascot Niles the Crocodile in the Innovation Pavilion as water
startups pitch their ideas to a panel of investors, advisors, and customers. The
fast-paced session is inspired by the reality television show Shark Tank and
sponsored by the Water Council.
Session 444, 2:30–4 p.m., Booth 358.
STORMWATER POLICY UPDATE
Get different policy and legal perspectives on the dynamic stormwater and
wet weather sector from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, state, and
Chicago representatives.
Session 427, 3:30 – 5 p.m., Room S401D.
You’re in Good
Company!
As of 3 p.m. yesterday, there were more than 24,000 attendees
— a record-breaking number — registered for WEFTEC®. We
apologize for the long waits in lines some attendees may have
experienced. While we had plans to handle a larger-than-average
Monday crowd, there was an unexpectedly high registration
turnout in the morning. We hope that despite any delays you
may have encountered, you have enjoyed networking with such
a large and diverse group of water professionals and visiting the
expansive exhibition.
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North Dakota State University and
Southern Methodist University Win
Design Competition
Resiliency Sessions
Offer Practical
Solutions
The North Dakota State University team won first place in the Environmental Design Competition.
P
reparation for climate change and disasters is a growing
issue for utilities. Today’s program offers several
narrowly focused sessions devoted to resiliency.
The “Ebola Virus and Emerging Pathogens from
Infectious Waste in Wastewater Collection and Treatment
Systems” session highlights the most recent epidemic of
Ebola and its effect on wastewater treatment. This session
will study impacts and management strategies to ensure
public and personnel safety for the Ebola virus in waste treatment. Speakers include subject-matter experts in Ebola
and other pathogens that can be transferred through water.
Attendees will receive an increased understanding of best
practices and be empowered with the confidence to mitigate personal risk.
The Southern Methodist University team won first place in the Wastewater Design Competition.
JOIN THE WEFTEC
CONVERSATION
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To join the conversation at the event, add “#WEFTEC15” to all your Tweets, then search
for that same phrase to discover what others are saying about the event.
www.WEFTEC.org/Facebook
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www.WEF.org/Pinterest
Session 312, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., McCormick Place, Room S504C.
How to create resilient plant operations in uncertain times?
The demands on the plant are ever-increasing. The “Resilient
Water Infrastructure: Design and Operational Strategies”
session will feature case studies and theoretical approaches
to planning for effective daily operations and asset management, as well as long-term and disaster planning for
what may come.
Session 322, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. McCormick Place, Room S502B.
As risks to marine water become more prevalent, and
nutrient discharge requirements become increasingly strenuous, attention turns to the health and resiliency of our
coastal water. Urban areas along the coast are growing,
and the “Coastal Waters: Water Quality Challenges and
Successes” session will examine ways to plan for the future
health of our coastal waters and marine life. Case studies
will show how the Massachusetts Water Authority reclaimed
water quality in the Massachusetts Bay, and attendees will
be able to examine plans and studies for future considerations in their own coastal area.
Session 423, 1:30 – 3 p.m., McCormick Place, Room S502B.
With an increasing multitude of major climate change events
occurring, municipalities are tasked to plan for all-encompassing protection of their assets and public safety in uncertain times. “‘Be Prepared’ – What does Climate Change
Adaptation Mean?” will focus on basic guidelines for consideration on how to approach, implement and prioritize risk
related to climate change. It also will highlight the work of
the City of San Francisco, which has proactively taken on a
major capital initiative to prepare for climate change based
on its highest risks of sea level rise, storm surges in the Bay
area, and rain events.
Session 429, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., McCormick Place, Room S502B.
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WEFTEC Daily | Tuesday, September 29, 2015 | Volume 9, Issue 2
Imagine a Day Without Water Great Water Cities Share
‘Rock Star’ Secrets
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN
KICKS OFF NEXT WEEK
T
hroughout McCormick Place, attendees may notice some new materials from the
Value of Water Coalition. The new “Imagine a Day Without Water” campaign,
designed to raise awareness of and build public support for investment in water, will
take place Oct. 6–8 across the country with participation from partner organizations,
water providers, local elected officials, and more.
“Across the country,
organizations are making
plans to raise awareness
and educate the public
about the serious state
of our aging water infrastructure systems and the
tremendous benefits of
investment,” said Radhika
Fox, president of the U.S.
Water Alliance and director
of the Value of Water
Coalition. “There are
countless ways for folks to
get involved, so we hope
everyone will … find an
idea that works for them,” she said.
Those interested in participating are encouraged to use the materials available
at ImagineADayWithoutWater.org to spread the message about the importance of
investing in water infrastructure. Organizations can participate by inviting local leaders
and the press to tour a water treatment facility, working with the local mayor or city
council on a proclamation or resolution, creating a social media campaign, writing an
op-ed, and more.
Value of Water Coalition members include: Alexandria Renew Enterprises,
American Society of Civil Engineers, American Water, American Water Works
Association, Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, Atlanta Department
of Watershed Management, Black and Veatch, Brown and Caldwell, Camden
County Municipal Utilities Authority, CH2M, DC Water, Dow Chemical Company,
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Hazen and Sawyer, Kansas City Water
Services, LA Sanitation, Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati,
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, MWH Global,
National Association of Clean Water Agencies, National Association of Water
Companies, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Philadelphia Water
Department, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, United Water, U.S. Water
Alliance, Veolia, Water Environment Federation, and Xylem. Learn more about The Value of Water Coalition at thevalueofwater.org. Tweet Your
Niles Photo
His name is Niles. He’s friendly;
he’s green, and he loves to
socialize! So if you spot the WEF
Croc, be sure to snap a photo
and tweet it to @WEFTEC or
e-mail it to [email protected]. Each
day, we’ll award a special prize
for the best photo!
D
escribing the leaders in the water sector as “rock stars,” Water Environment
Federation President Ed McCormick introduced the Great Water Cities event
at WEFTEC® on Monday morning. Under the topic, “The Impact of Leadership:
Culture, Communication and Community in Great Water Cities,” this year’s presentation and panel represented the latest iteration in a series of critical conversations
that started at WEFTEC 2011.
The stage was set by Stan Meiburg,
acting deputy administrator of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Drawing on his broad professional experience, Meiburg related his observations of
Atlanta’s 2002–2010 Mayor Shirley Franklin
to illustrate the “power of leadership” in
water and water treatment issues.
“We can draw attention to a problem,” he said. “But real change requires the kind
of commitment and communication with the public that Mayor Franklin displayed, and
that many city, state, and tribal leaders all across the country have displayed.”
Against that backdrop, he highlighted a number of “challenges and opportunities
our nation faces now in providing clean and safe water,” how EPA is playing a role, and
the crucial role that cities will continue to play in these issues.
One of the representative challenges involved infrastructure financing, and issues
resulting from EPA estimates that the U.S. will need more than $600 billion in water
infrastructure improvements over the next 20 years.
As part of the EPA response to future challenges, Meiburg used the WEFTEC
venue to unveil a new tool designed “to help local officials decide how green infrastructure can work for your communities.” Dubbed “Green Infrastructure Wizard,”
the new self-guiding tool is available online and allows exploration of EPA resources
available at the local level.
The subsequent panel discussion, moderated by David St. Pierre, executive
director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, highlighted some of the approaches being taken by international industry leaders in
addressing the challenges of today and tomorrow.
One of the broad themes that surfaced in several presentations involved movement toward a holistic picture of the water cycle through a merger of drinking and
wastewater responsibilities, with one example provided by Lars Schroeder, CEO of
Denmark’s Aarhus Water Ltd. and another drought-related example offered by Felicia
Marcus, Chair of California’s State Water Resources Control Board.
“The cultures of the water and sewer organizations are very similar,” concurred
Tony Parrott, executive director of Louisville’s Metropolitan Sewer District, pointing
to similarities in both organizational approaches and public understanding of day-today operations.
Further expanding on the potential synergies, Susan Story, president and CEO
of American Water, highlighted what she termed the “water-energy nexus,” and
expanding applications for things like “intelligent water grids.”
WLI Class of 2015 Graduates
Students in the Water Leadership Institute class of 2015 graduated on Sunday. The Water Environment Federation program,
which provides formal training and opportunities to meet with water sector leaders, is in its fourth year.
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WEFTEC Daily | Tuesday, September 29, 2015 | Volume 9, Issue 2
Quotable
A Nutrients Paradigm Shift
Catherine O’Connor,
director of engineering for
the Metropolitan Water
Reclamation District of
Greater Chicago and
keynote speaker of yesterday’s AAEES/AIDIS/WEF
Breakfast, spoke about the
district’s efforts to transform
operations from waste treatment to resource recovery.
“What we found is
that people can go
without electricity
for a few days, but
when they don’t
have water, they
leave. That’s an
amazing, visceral
experience people
don’t forget.”
— Susan Story, president and CEO,
American Water, in the Great
Water Cities session
“Our investments
are significant and
our turnover is
very, very slow in
our infrastructure.
So that presents
challenges with
regard to adopting
new technologies.
The goal of our
organization with
our innovation
program is to
posture ourselves to
consider, evaluate —
and when it makes
good sense —look
at new technologies.”
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—James McQuarrie, chief innovation officer for the Metro
Wastewater Reclamation
District (Denver), in the WEF/
AEESP Lecture and Utility
Considerations session
“The Rainfall to
Results report is key
to moving forward
… Managing
stormwater is, in
fact, a community
effort first and
foremost.”
— Ken Kopocis, deputy assistant administrator for Water,
U.S. Environmental Protection
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Congress Luncheon
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As seen at WEFTEC...
Only at WEFTEC would you see such an assortment of water professionals (and one very important crocodile)! In the last 3 days attendees have enjoyed attending workshops and sessions, taking selfies, and mingling at the Mix With Members reception, among other activities.
exhibitor spotlight
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Beijing World Voyage International Exhibition Co. Ltd., China ❘ Booths 1579,
2791, 2990, 4448
Business France, French Trade Commission ❘ Booth 250
Danish Water Technology Group/Denmark Pavilion ❘ Booth 2688
The Israel Export Institute ❘ Booth 448
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) ❘ Booth 3606
Korea Water and Wastewater Works Association ❘ Booths 1724A, 1827
Netherlands Consulate General ❘ Booth 1472
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation, Canada ❘ Booth 4080
Yao Ling Co. Ltd., China/Taiwan ❘ Booths 241, 242, 243, 2077, 4252, 4573
These pavilions provide attendees access to global water quality solutions. We
wish them much success in Chicago!
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WEFTEC Daily | Tuesday, September 29, 2015 | Volume 9, Issue 2
Inaugural MS4 Awards Presented at WEFTEC
Y
esterday the Water Environment
Federation (WEF) announced the
first winners of a new national municipal stormwater and green infrastructure
awards program. Developed through
a cooperative agreement with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
the program recognizes high-performing
regulated Municipal Separate Storm
Sewer Systems (MS4s) and inspires them
to exceed requirements through innovative and cost-effective approaches.
“Housed within the new WEF
Stormwater Institute, the awards were
developed to inspire MS4 program
leaders toward innovation that is both
technically effective and financially effi-
cient,” said WEF Executive Director Eileen
O’Neill. “The success of this first year
shows great promise for the program as a
means to continually support, encourage,
and recognize this important and growing
segment of the water sector.”
The winners were recognized
yesterday during the Stormwater
Congress Luncheon at WEFTEC® by WEF
Past President Sandra Ralston and Ken
Kopocis, deputy assistant administrator
of Water at EPA. All participants received
a certificate in gold, silver, or bronze
levels with three winners from each category selected for program management, innovation, and overall winner with
the highest score.
Announced in July, the program
recognizes Phase 2 — including small
MS4s in urbanized areas, as well as small
MS4s outside the urbanized areas that
are designated by the local permitting authority, and Phase 1 — including
medium and large cities or certain counties with populations of 100,000 or more
to obtain NPDES permit coverage for
their stormwater discharges.
Overall winners were Charlotte
(N.C.) Stormwater Services (Phase
1) and the City of Fairbanks, Alaska
(Phase 2). In the innovation category,
the City of Santa Monica, Calif., and
City of Tacoma, Wash. (Phase 1) and the
City of Alexandria, Va. (Phase 2) were
recognized. In the program management category, awards were given
to Montgomery County Department
of Environmental Protection, Md.
(Phase 1) and Lafayette Consolidated
Government, Lafayette, La. (Phase 2).
Applications were reviewed and
winners selected by a diverse steering
committee that included members and
volunteers from WEF’s stormwater and
watershed national committees, as well as
representatives from each of the following
organizations: the Association of Clean
Water Administrators, American Rivers,
the American Society of Civil Engineers,
the American Society of Landscape
Architects, the National Association
of Clean Water Agencies, the National
Association of Flood and Stormwater
Management Agencies, and the Water
Environment Research Foundation.
For more information about this inaugural
recognition program, visit www.wef.org/
ms4awards or contact [email protected].
Attendee Spotlight
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE PRESENTATION SO FAR?
benefit of
the day
WEF members who
buy select print
books can receive
the e-book for free.
Visit the membership booth
in the WEF Plaza today
and mention the Benefit
of the Day to receive a
free USB drive.*
Betty Icharia
Epcor Water
Services
Calgary, Canada
The one I just attended on I/I [infiltration/inflow] mitigation strategies
for private homes. I liked the whole
discussion around liability, because
when municipalities go in and work
on private systems there is always an
opportunity for a little bit of a gray
area. So it was very interesting to see
how some of these municipalities have
dealt with that.
Kevin Parker
Hampton Roads
Sanitation District
Virginia Beach, Va.
Advancing Water Reuse
in Multiple Applications
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BY
ASSOCIATION
INDIVIDUAL
MEMBERSHIPS
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*While supplies last.
GLOBAL
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The one I just attended on using
ammonia probes in nutrient removal.
It’s fascinating. It has the potential to
save a tremendous amount of money
for the treatment plants. Most of their
money is spent on electricity, which
is what drives aeration. So if you can
trim down on the amount of aeration,
you can trim down on the amount of
electricity. And on the scale of the
company I come from, that could be
millions of dollars.
irect and indirect potable reuse
(DPR/IPR) applications continue
to evolve and are recognized viable
options as water shortages continue
to drive municipalities to focus on
sustainability when looking at water
sources. WEFTEC® 2015 offers multiple
sessions to allow attendees to learn
about planning and implementing
DPR/IPR projects, DPR/IPR treatment
processes, and regulatory developments and guidelines.
Potable reuse has advanced rapidly
in the last 5 years due to the application of emergency projects in droughtstricken communities in Big Spring
and Wichita Falls, Texas. As planned,
potable reuse has become a reality,
and there are other communities
considering how this practice can be
implemented as part of a portfolio of
water supply management tools to
meet water resources needs.
The practice also is being considered in areas that historically have
had greater rainfall, but changes in
precipitation frequency and intensity.
Communities in states such as North
Carolina, Georgia, and Florida are eval-
uating potable reuse to meet drinking
water supply needs. In some areas
of the United States, potable reuse
has become the most cost-effective
alternative when compared to other
water resources.
Attendees who are not ready to
adopt DPR or IPR but are interested
in exploring, will be able to gain an
understanding of the state of potable
reuse. WEFTEC sessions will provide
valuable information regarding the
advances in filtration treatment technologies and membrane technology
application during reuse production. From big-picture planning that
includes water recycling, to innovative reclaimed water uses, to the use
of reclaimed water for water supply
sustainability, municipalities of all sizes
can find critically relevant information
throughout the technical program.
Additionally, both municipal and industrial users can learn about the latest
reuse technologies and applications in
upstream oil and gas, fracking, agriculture, recreational usage, and the food
and beverage sectors.
A session on DPR/IPR regulations
will provide an overview of potable
reuse developments in the United
States as well as highlights from a
state-of-the-industry document that
describes current potable reuse practices. The document is a supplement
to the Guidelines for Water Reuse,
published by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency in 2012. EPA and
CDM Smith are developing the supplemental document, which will be
completed this year.
Direct and Indirect Potable Reuse
Regulatory Advances (Session 611),
Wednesday, 1:30 – 3 p.m., Room S501D.
Other Water Reclamation and Reuse
sessions, see the WEF Events Mobile App or
the Conference Program & Exhibitor Guide.
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continued from p. 1
including the WEF Board of Trustees,
House of Delegates, U.S. Stockholm
Junior Water Prize recipient Perry
Alagappan, and Stockholm Water
Prize winner Rajendra Singh.
Rob Stewart
“All of us here are environmental
warriors,” McCormick asserted. “The
work that we do is essential and we
should all be extremely proud of what
we do on a day-to-day basis. Now,
with the world changing, we are the
pioneers on the leading edge of a
major sea change in the water sector.
We are standing on the shore and
we are experiencing a renaissance in
our role as water stewards as we work
together to create water resource
recovery facilities — utilities of the
future. And we need all of you to help
make that happen.”
WEFTEC Daily | Tuesday, September 29, 2015 | Volume 9, Issue 2
He expanded on the transformation from a historical focus on
water treatment to one focused
on recovering valuable resources
and producing useful products for society, including renewable green energy, recycled water,
natural fertilizer, and renewable
transportation fuel.
Reflective of this transformation,
he noted that WEF has changed
the term “wastewater treatment”
to “water resource recovery facilities” in all of its publications over the
past 18 months.
McCormick then shifted focus to
the “crisis” being generated by “the
growing impact of changes to the
earth’s climate.”
“As environmental professionals
I am confident that we will all rise
to this challenge and that we will
become an important part of this
climate solution,” he said.
“I see that the efforts of a few
will grow into a movement of
many, to bring about real solutions, real results, and real change,”
he offered. “Sometimes we need
a revolution to achieve the change
that we need. And I believe that’s
the way out today. The revolution
truly starts now.”
The revolutionary theme carried
into the follow-on keynote address
by award-winning photographer,
filmmaker, biologist, and author Rob
Stewart, who discussed his recent film
“Revolution” and the critical issues
associated with it.
Stewart described his vision
and message as “the biggest story
that the planet has ever seen” as
well as one that had deep personal
meaning to him.
He shared a foundation for the
personal vision that began with an
early passion for sharks and their
shockingly rapid population depletion around the world.
“We have wiped out 90% of the
world’s sharks within my lifetime,” he
said, adding that 100 million sharks
are being killed every year, “mostly
for shark fin soup.”
Stewart said that his shark research
brought him in touch with scientists
who asserted that it wasn’t just sharks
being wiped out, but rather “everything we depend on for survival.”
Reinforced by a series of movie
clips, he outlined some of the larger
environmental impacts to oceans,
including significant increases
in acidity, massive loss of coral
reefs, and the existence of more
than 400 “dead zones” in oceans
around the planet.
Stewart said that the combined
experiences had caused him to shift
his vision from saving ecosystems and
species to one recognizing the need
to save humanity.
In looking toward the mandates
of a survivable future, Stewart
acknowledged the contributions
that WEFTEC attendees will make
in overcoming current challenges
and supporting global recognition of oceans as a critical life
support source.
The Opening General Session
concluded with both McCormick and
Stewart joining “The Drum Café”
on stage, with audience members
joining a traditional “drum call” celebrating a shared vision ranging from
resource recovery to a transformation
in water management.
The repetitive chant, “We’re
leading a water revolution,” said it all.
The Cover’s
in Your Hands
Help us choose the cover for
the November issue of Water
Environment & Technology.
Which is your favorite? To cast
your vote, visit the WEF Plaza,
or let us know your choice at
bit.ly/WET-November.
Mystery
Photo
Contest
This photo was taken somewhere in
McCormick Place. Can you identify it?
Tell us what it is and where it is, and
you could win a prize. Winners will be
drawn at random from all the correct
responses. E-mail your entry by 10
a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, to daily@wef.
org. Good luck!
Yesterday’s Mystery Photo was
taken outside of the Conference
Management
Office. It is a
close-up of one of
the many pieces
of artwork on
display through
McCormick Place.
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WEFTEC Daily | Tuesday, September 29, 2015 | Volume 9, Issue 2
WEF To Recognize 2015 Fellows Today
T
he Water Environment
Federation (WEF) will recognize 12 distinguished members
as the 2015 WEF Fellows recipients this afternoon as part of the
WEF Awards and Presidential
Celebration. This prestigious designation recognizes career achievements, stature, and contributions to
the water profession.
“The Fellows designation
denotes significant professional
accomplishment and contribution
to the water environment field,”
said WEF Executive Director Eileen
O’Neill. “These outstanding individuals have devoted careers in
service to clean water and are
being recognized by WEF for the
substance of their impact in their
chosen discipline. They are to be
congratulated for their passion and
commitment as well as the caliber of
their achievements.”
The WEF Fellows Recognition
Program underscores WEF’s reputation as a valuable water quality
resource, which is due in large
part to the expertise of its diverse
membership. WEF Fellows are
recognized in various areas of
expertise including, but not limited
to design, education, operations,
regulation, research, utility management and leadership.
WEF Awards and Presidential
Celebration, 5 – 5:45 p.m., McCormick
Place, Grand Ballroom S100. Awards
display runs through Wednesday,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m., WEF Plaza.
2015 WEF Fellows Recipients
Mohamed Dahab
University of Nebraska—Lincoln
Rhonda Harris
CH2M (Dallas)
Joseph F. Malina Jr.
The University of Texas at Austin
Tim Shea
CH2M (Fairfax Station, Va.)
Sarina Ergas
University of South Florida (Tampa)
Betty Jordan
Alan Plummer Associates
Inc. (Fort Worth)
Daniel Nolasco
NOLASCO & Associates Inc. (Buenos
Aires, Argentina)
H. David Stensel
University of Washington (Mercer Island)
Terry Krause
CH2M (Barrington, Ill.)
James Patterson
Patterson Environmental
Consultants (Chicago)
Earnest Gloyna
The University of Texas at Austin
Riding for
Water
Stormwater
continued from p. 1
and various regulatory hurdles,” said
Mike Beezhold, a senior planner
with CDM Smith and chair of WEF’s
Stormwater Committee. He said the
report covers “what it will take for the
stormwater sector to further advance
sustainability and help create more
livable communities.”
Karen Sands, manager of sustainability for the Milwaukee Metropolitan
Sewage District, said the report
identifies key objectives and a set
of concrete actions that will help
achieve the vision of stormwater being
managed through an optimized mix of
green, gray, and natural infrastructure.
“If undertaken, the actions and
objectives outlined in the report
will lead to sustainable stormwater
management that supports beneficial synergies and becomes a part of
routine urban planning,” she said.
For more information on the
Stormwater Institute and to download
the report, visit www.wefstormwaterinstitute.org.
Did You
Hear?
Yesterday NASA scientists
confirmed that liquid water still
flows on the planet Mars.
Rebecca West
Spartanburg Water (Taylors, S.C.)
While hoofed water buffaloes might be
difficult to spot in the wilds of WEFTEC®,
human Water Buffaloes are readily recognizable by their vests and bikes. Group
members annually ride to WEFTEC® to
raise money for Water For People.
Ford Hall Company’s
13th Annual
Kentucky
Bourbon
Tasting
Kentucky has always been known for its Bourbons,
now it is known for its Bourbons and its Automated
Weir Cleaning system, the Weir-Wolf by the Ford
Hall Company. The Ford Hall Company will be
sharing both. Stop by our Bourbon Tasting and
enjoy a little of the Kentucky Spirit!
In the Exhibit Hall, Booth #3461
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Time: 1pm-5pm
WATER TECHNOLOGY
EXPERTISE RUNS DEEP
IN WISCONSIN
®
When it comes to using water in a sustainable manner, Wisconsin possesses world-leading
knowledge based on a long history of innovation. Our concentration of global water industry leaders
has bolstered a reputation for the state as the world’s hub for water research and industry.
Wisconsin’s Global Water Industry Leaders Exhibiting at WEFTEC
ABB INC.
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ADAPTOR INC.
ASA ANALYTICS
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ALFA LAVAL INC.
BADGER METER
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AMERICAN STRUCTURES INC.
BAKER WATER SYSTEMS
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AQUARIUS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
CENTRISYS CORPORATION
CHEMINDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS INC./HYDROCYCLONE.COM
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CNP TECHNOLOGY WATER & BIOSOLID CORP.
DANFOSS VLT DRIVES
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DYNAMATIC/DRIVE SOURCE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CRETEX SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
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ELECTRO SCAN INC. EMERSON
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LIQUID WASTE TECHNOLOGY, LLC
NATIONAL LINER LLC
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ETS-UV BY NEPTUNE BENSON
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MTE CORPORATION
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PUTZMEISTER AMERICA, INC.
STAINLESS PIPING SPECIALISTS
RED FLINT SAND & GRAVEL
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WISCONSIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
PENTAIR FLOW TECHNOLOGIES
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
TRIPLE CROWN PRODUCTS, INC.
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EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES
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IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES INC.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WASTEWATER TRANSPORTERS, INC.
NUTRIENT RECOVERY & UPCYCLING LLC
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PETERSEN PRODUCTS CO
SCHWING BIOSET INC.
VEOLIA WATER TECHNOLOGIES
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WATRHUB INC.
XYLEM
Visit Booth #455 to meet the industry leaders, startups and academic stakeholders advancing
water technology In Wisconsin.
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