people
Aaron Nelson of Virginia Beach, Va., is the new president of the Chesapeake Water Environment Association and Water and Waste Operators Association of Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia.
Amanda Withers, P.E., is the new president of the Illinois Water Environment Association. She works in the Water and Wastewater Department at Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Inc. in Springfield. The president-elect is Dennis Priewe, an industrial waste surveillance supervisor for the Rock River Water Reclamation District in Rockford, Ill.
Melissa Beard, former executive director of the North Carolina Society of Surveyors, joined the North Carolina AWWA-WEA as its executive director.
TPO welcomes your contributions to this “People” listing. To recognize members of your plant team, please send notices of new hires, promotions, service milestones, certifications or achievements to editor@tpomag.com.
associations
Nutrient Reduction Specialty Conference
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Water Environment Association (KWEA) hosted the first Nutrient Reduction Specialty Conference at the Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel last August.
Experts from multiple consulting engineering firms presented papers on various aspects of the nutrient removal process design, followed by two presentations on the experiences of operating nutrient removal facilities. The second day focused on process design and operations. Regulators from Iowa and Missouri attended to learn of the successes achieved in Kansas.
Clean Water Act Awards Suspended
The EPA Office of Wastewater Management suspended the 2009 Clean Water Act Recognition awards to focus on redesigning the program so that it aligns more closely with its sustainable infrastructure goals and to the water industry through broader applicability. Updates on the program are at www. epa.gov/owm/mtb/intnet.htm.
Fake Inspectors
The Illinois EPA reported that two treatment plants were contacted by people falsely claiming to be EPA inspectors. They cited the plants for
potential algae violations and penalties. Shortly thereafter, a salesman for a chemical firm arrived, offering products to address the violations. One community made a $15,000 purchase and the other made a $10,000 purchase. The Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Division, Illinois EPA Division of Legal Counsel, and other agencies are investigating.
awards
Chesapeake Water Environment Association
• William D. Hatfield Award – Paul Brennan, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
• Burke Award – Seneca Wastewater Treatment Plant
• 5S Society – Ted DeBoda and Ray Schulte
• Golden Manhole Award – Laurie Terry and John Fletcher
• Tri-Association Special Award – David Kappe
Chesapeake Water and Waste Operators Association of Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia
• Wastewater Collection Systems Distinguished Service Award – Tony Arch and Michael Crowe
• W. McLean Bingley Award for Wastewater Treatment – Jason Newman, Swan Point; William Albrittain, Blue Plains; Robert Wood, Seneca; and Jeff Van Horn, Parkway
• Wastewater Collection Systems Distinguished Service Award – Tony Arch, Charles County; Michael Crowe, Seneca
• Distinguished Service Award for Laboratories – Danny Coates, D.C. Water and Sewer Authority
North Carolina AWWA-WEA
• William D. Hatfield Award – Ken Vogt
• Outstanding Service Award – Tony Dubois
• Wastewater Lab Analyst Award – Tamika Black
• Raymond “Red” Ebert Award – John Greene
• Municipal Operator of the Year – Dan Dougherty, Gastonia
• George Burke Safety Award – Greenville Utilities Commission
• Courman Safety Award – Mt. Pleasant Wastewater Treatment Plant, Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County
• Wastewater Collections Operator of the Year – Troy Perkins
• 5S – David Wagner, Lynda Elliott, Ken Vogt, Andy Brogden, Steve Drew
• Golden Manhole Award – Andy Brogden, Greg Wells, Marie Doklovic, Tony Dubois
• Treatment Plant Operation & Maintenance Excellence Awards – East Region: Mt. Olive Pickle; Central Region: City of Oxford; West Region: CMUD McDowell Creek
education
Focus on Energy Manual
The Wisconsin Focus on Energy program helps municipal wastewater plants identify, assess and implement energy-efficiency projects. Modifica-tions have involved aeration systems, pump systems, lighting, heating and solids management. The program offers the Water/Wastewater Energy Best Practice Guidebook. Download it at www.focusonenergy.com/Business/ Industrial-Business/Guidebooks/default.aspx.
Wastewater Branding
The California WEA and affiliates published a 52-page manual about elements related to branding the state’s wastewater industry. By branding, utilities can improve how they communicate about their roles, services and the value they provide. Building the Wastewater Utility Brand is a free download to members at www.cwea.org.
British Columbia
The British Columbia Water and Wastewater Association offers these classes:
• June 1-5 – Water & Wastewater Operations, Kamloops
• June 11-12 – Supervisory and Leadership Skills, Richmond.
Call 604/433-4389 or visit www.bcwwa.org.
North Carolina
The North Carolina AWWA-WEA has these classes at the State University McKimmon Center in Raleigh unless stated otherwise:
• June 4 – Biological Nutrient Removal, Hickory Crowne Plaza
• June 9 – Construction Specifications, Blueprints and Shop Drawings for the Operator (site to be determined)
• July 13-17 – Western Biological Wastewater Operators School, Morganton.
Call 919/784-9030 or visit www.ncsafewater.org.
Calendar of Events
May 3-6
WEF Residuals and Biosolids Specialty Conference, Doubletree Hotel-Lloyd Center, Portland, Ore. Call 800/666-0206 or visit www.wef.org.
May 5-7
Alaska Water Wastewater Management Association Training Conference, Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center, Anchorage. Call 907/561-9777 or visit www.awwma.org.
May 6-8
Arizona Water & Pollution Control Association Conference & Exhibition, Renaissance Hotel & Spa, Glendale. E-mail Debbie Muse at musegroup@ aol.com or visit www.awpca.org.
May 10-13
Nutrient Recovery from Wastewater Streams International Conference, Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, British Columbia. E-mail mmori@ venuewest.com or visit www.nutrient recovery2009.com.
May 10-15
New Jersey Water Environment Association Conference, Bally’s, Atlantic City. Call Jack Lagrosa at 201/296-0021 or visit www.njwea.org.
May 18-21
Central States Water Environment Association Conference, Marriot Resort, Lincolnshire, Ill. Call Eric Lecuyer at 815/954-2714 or visit www.cswea.org.
May 18-22
Central States Water Environment Association Annual Meeting, Marriott Resort, Lincolnshire, Ill. Call 815/954-2714 or visit www.cswea.org.
May 19-21
Indiana Water Environment Association Wastewater Challenge, Mishawaka Utilities, Mishawaka. Call 317/328-2151 or visit www.indianawea.org.
June 2-6
Mississippi Water Environment Association Conference, Hollywood Casino and Convention Center, Bay St. Louis. Call 662/562-5314 or visit www.mswea.org.
June 7-10
PennTec, the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association Conference and Exhibition, Lancaster Host Hotel, Lancaster. Call 570/549-2204 or visit www.pwea.org.
June 10-12
Iowa Water Pollution Control Association Annual Meeting, Wild Rose Resort, Clinton. Call 515/232-4952 or visit www.iawpca.org.
June 21-25
Michigan Water Environment Association Conference, Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls. Call 517/641-7377 or visit www. mi-wea.org.
June 22-25
Ohio Water Environment Associ-ation Conference, Hyatt Regency Downtown, Cincinnati. Call Tim Shaw at 513/871-9970 or visit www.ohiowea.org.
June 25-28
Stockholm Junior Water Prize National Competition, University of Alaska, Anchorage. Contact Stephanie Costello at scostello @wef.org or visit www.wef.org.
June 28-July 1
WEF Nutrient Removal Conference, Omni Shoreham, Washington, D.C. Call 800/666-0206 or visit www.wef.org.
