Terminal Velocity from the Virginia Water Environment Association was the first-division winner of the annual Operations Challenge held during WEFTEC 2010 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center. Coached by Bobby Williams, the team of Donnie Cagle, Paul Cubilla, Steve Motley, and Jason Truitt competed against 37 teams from the United States, Canada, and Argentina during the fast-paced, two-day event. The full competition results include:
Division 1
First: Terminal Velocity, Virginia WEA
Second: LA Wrecking Crew, California WEA
Third: Seacoast Sewer Snakes, New England WEA
Division 2
First:Team HRSD, Virginia WEA
Second: Dillo XXPress, WEA of Texas
Third: Liquid Force, WEA of South Carolina
Now in its 23rd year, Operations Challenge has grown from an original 22-team event to its current 37-team, two-division format. Winners are determined by a weighted point system for five events including collection systems, laboratory, process control, maintenance and safety. The events are designed to test the diverse skills required for the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities, their collection systems, and laboratories.
