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Odors from wastewater treatment plants and collection systems aren't just unpleasant. They can lead to safety hazards for operators and the public as well as odor complaints and infrastructure corrosion. A holistic approach to odor control tackles the problem at its source while also treating emissions throughout the system. Liquid-phase solutions control the formation of odorous compounds like hydrogen sulfide by dosing chemicals directly into the collection system. Vapor-phase technologies capture and neutralize foul air at problem areas in lift stations and treatment plants. Join our webinar to learn proven strategies for optimizing your odor control program by integrating liquid-phase and vapor-phase technologies. Expert speakers from Manatee County and Xylem will showcase how combining these approaches enables utilities to target a broader range of odors across their system while reducing chemical demand and improving operational dependability. Speakers will also explore how real-time monitoring can optimize system performance by dynamically adjusting to changing conditions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn actionable strategies from the experts and take your odor control program to the next level. Register today to reserve your spot! Speakers: Entry 246888 Erik Gibson, Utilities Superintendent Lift Station Section, Manatee County Entry 246889 Calvin Horst,  Director of Product Management, Xylem Entry 246890 Sean Trainor, Product Management Lead, Xylem Entry 246891 David Morano, Senior Manager of Customer Service, Xylem

In this webinar, we will dive into the key differences between Continuous Fill and True-Batch sequencing batch reactors (SBRs) for wastewater treatment. Whether you're designing a new system or optimizing an existing one, understanding these two approaches is essential for making informed decisions that align with your treatment goals.  We will walk through each SBR type's design configuration, key benefits, aeration options available and provide guidance on selecting the right system based on treatment capacity, wastewater characteristics, and regulatory requirements. What You'll Learn: The Basics of SBR TechnologyContinuous Fill vs True Batch and the key benefits of eachReview how each system can achieve nutrient removal and meet stringent effluent standards.Explore the retrofit of existing plant considerations and how to optimize systems for improved performance.Insights into advanced process controlsFuture Innovations in SBR Technology Presenter: David Dubey, P.E. Entry 219155 David Dubey is the global product manager for biological process solutions at Xylem. David works to improve process solutions that meet and surpass market needs for water resource recovery facilities. This includes providing treatment systems that provide consistent high-quality effluent while driving facility energy efficiency. David is an electrical and process control engineer licensed in Wisconsin and has been providing solutions for water resource recovery facilities for 28 years.

Revolutionizing wastewater management with smart technology and advanced network monitoring. Entry 219356 Presenter: Brad Hitselberger, Business Development Manager, Municipal Brad Hitselberger is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, specializing in Industrial and Systems Engineering, from East Carolina University. With seven years of extensive experience in the pump industry, Brad has held diverse roles, initially focusing on wastewater collection systems and pumps with a leading manufacturer. In 2022, he joined Industrial Flow Solutions as municipal business development manager, spearheading the development of their municipal strategy. Brad lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, and enjoys traveling, meeting, and learning from many people in the water industry.

St. Albans Municipal Utility Commission Water Plant is a surface water treatment facility in Kanawha County, West Virginia, producing an average of 1.3 MGD. Though small in size, this utility has embraced modern water data management technology to improve operations, reduce inefficiencies, and deliver high-quality water to their community. Over the past 20 years, the utility has modernized with SCADA, upgraded to the Hach Source Water Panel, and adopted mobile sensor management. Most recently, they implemented Hach WIMS™ Rio —the final component that brought all of their data into one system. With centralized data, automated reporting, and easy access to trends, the team now saves time, supports compliance, and makes operational decisions with greater confidence. Watch this webinar to hear firsthand from the St. Albans operations team about how they: Simplify compliance and improve data quality by pulling all systems into one platformSave time and reduce risk through automatic data capture and reportingOptimize decision-making with easily accessible trends and insights This is a great opportunity to learn how a small plant made a big leap in operational efficiency—without increasing staff or complexity. Presenters: Entry 219664 Teri Merrifield, Technical Account Executive, Aquatic Informatics Teri worked for Hach previously before joining Aquatic Informatics as a Technical Account Executive. Teri has been elected president of the West Virginia Water Environmental Association twice in the last 15 years. Entry 219665 Levi Sturgill, Chief Operator, St. Albans Municipal Utility Commission Levi leads day-to-day operations at the St. Albans water treatment plant, with a focus on delivering safe, reliable drinking water through modernized processes. Entry 219666 Nick Harvey, Operator, St. Albans Municipal Utility Commission Nick plays a key role in managing the plant’s WIMS Rio, MSM, and SCADA systems, ensuring smooth data flow and optimized performance.

Looking for a solution to expand existing or new greenfield wastewater treatment plants?  Join this webinar and learn how a steel field-erected treatment plant can be an ideal option that can be operational in months instead of years!  Discover the variety of process design configurations and aeration technology options available to treat influent flows ranging from 0.1 to 3 million gallons per day (MGD). What you will learn: •   What is a field-erected treatment plant? •   Various treatment design options •   The turn-key construction process •   Benefits related to time and cost •   Solutions for retrofitting or upgrading existing plants Presenter: Entry 220286 Matthew Roegner, Product Manager, Xylem Matthew Roegner is a Product Manager at Xylem. He works to drive alignment to customer needs, improve end-product quality, and execute product development for technologies under Xylem’s DAVCO™ brand (formerly Evoqua) which include Field Erected Treatment Plants, disc filtration, gravity sand filtration, screw pumps and more. Matthew has a career background spanning a variety of wastewater treatment technology offerings such as membranes, circular clarifiers, sand filters, and turnkey biological treatment systems. From pilot testing to exploring market needs, Matthew looks to bridge the gap between the customer and equipment manufacturer.

Water utilities have increased automation to improve efficiency. While IIoT has expanded the connectedness between networks and pushed a larger volume of data onto the network, this has enlarged the potential attack surface to malicious cyber activity that could disrupt or manipulate services. The presentation will highlight the challenges and discuss concrete tactics to help thwart cyberattacks. Advanced technology is also available to help utilities meet the EPA’s new PFAs compliance. Complying with the regulation will be challenging, however, utilizing monitoring and reporting software will help utilities meet the requirements. Presenters: Entry 220516 Cody P. Bann, director of engineering for SmartSights, holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. in Computer Science from Boston University. He has 16 years of software development experience with the Austin-based company. Entry 220517 David Nolan, senior applications engineer at SmartSights, holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Westfield State University and is based in the Boston, Massachusetts area. He has worked for SmartSights for approximately 10 years, assisting customers in many industries and applications, including water/wastewater and authorities with automating environmental regulatory compliance.

How can wastewater treatment plants become more sustainable and efficient with fuel cell technology? Join us for a webinar where we will showcase some of the latest technology developments. You will learn how fuel cells can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy costs and generate renewable power from biogas. Don't miss this opportunity to discover how fuel cells can transform wastewater treatment operations and benefit nearby communities. Presenter: Entry 220521 Anthony Leo FuelCell Energy, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Tony joined FCE in 1978 and has held key leadership roles in research, development, and commercialization of electrochemical systems during his tenure. He is well known throughout the battery and fuel cell industry, and has authored numerous papers, contributed to technical books, holds several US Patents, and has served as Chairman of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers PTC-50 Fuel Cell Performance Test Code committee and as a member on the Department of Energy's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee. Tony has held numerous positions in the company and is involved in managing advanced research and development as well as the commercialization of the company’s fuel cell products. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

The City of San Luis Obispo treats about 1.75 billion gallons of water per year and serves around 47,545 customers with 14,800 metered connections. Before centralizing their data into a single system, the city’s lab juggled 31 paper bench sheets for entering, gathering, and analyzing their data. Now, with automated operations and reporting, the lab has streamlined their processes to confidently meet regulatory requirements, improve customer outreach, and ensure water quality. Register today to hear firsthand from the City of San Luis Obispo on how you can: 1. Streamline regulatory reporting & compliance 2. Reduce response times & unlock efficiencies 3. Optimize analysis & decision-making Presented in partnership with Hach and Aquatic Informatics, join us to discover how you can streamline your operations—from field data collection to compliance reports, and every step in between. Presenters: Entry 220666 Tyrone Yan, Technical Sales Engineer ll, Aquatic Informatics Tyrone is a Technical Sales Engineer who empowers municipalities by mitigating their water worries with data management solutions. He is a seasoned and adaptable technical specialist with over 15 years of customer experience, and eight years working alongside Aquatic Informatics to help customers, including the City of San Luis Obispo, solve their water challenges. Entry 220667 Tanner Duncan, Water Quality Analyst, City of San Luis Obispo Tanner has been a Water Quality Laboratory Analyst with the City of San Luis Obispo for the last four years. Tanner's scientific background fueled his passion for integrating modern lab technology with data quality management to maximize workflow efficiency.

In this webinar you will learn how Veolia’s Hubgrade Performance digital service brings together the collection system, treatment plant, and weather radar data streams to provide a holistic approach to wet weather management. Presenter: Entry 220671Mark Drake, Digital Services Manager Mark has worked in the wastewater industry for 25 years, including his last 14 at Veolia. His experiences include process design, start-up and troubleshooting of wastewater facilities, product and project management and in his current role, Mark is responsible for Veolia Water Technologies’ Hubgrade line of digital services for the water industry in the U.S.

Water resource recovery facilities are facing new challenges due to changes in wastewater characteristics. In particular, the increased use of surfactant-based products and fats, oils and grease (FOG) has led to the formation of stable emulsions that disrupt wastewater treatment processes. These emulsions are difficult to remove using conventional treatment processes, and they can lead to inefficiency, operational challenges, process upsets and increased operating costs.Watch this webinar to learn how nanobubble technology is helping solve the challenges posed by surfactants and FOG in wastewater treatment.What you will learn:Identify common inhibitory compounds and explain how they disrupt wastewater treatment Understand how to observe the negative impacts of inhibitory compounds in your plant Understand how nanobubble pretreatment addresses these challengesPresenters:Andrea White, P.E., Global Director of Water Process EngineeringAndrea has a passion for protecting the environment and has dedicated her career to improving water quality using new and emerging technologies. She has a broad-based knowledge of water and wastewater treatment design, specializing in biological and chemical oxidation processes and gas-to-liquid transfer. In her current role, Andrea leads the Application Engineering team at Moleaer, where her research focuses on developing the science of nanobubbles and their application within the Water-Environment-Food nexus.John Crisman, Senior Water Process EngineerJohn has worked in the water and wastewater industry for 18 years. His experience started in the installation of underground utilities and led to managing operations of a medium-sized sanitary district. John is a California State Water Resources Control Board Grade V and Texas Commission on Environment Quality Class A wastewater treatment plant operator, and he earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering management from Arizona State University. He strives to use his strong problem-solving skills to improve efficiency, reduce costs and ultimately, provide a better product to the customer at a lower cost. Because of his passion for protecting public health and the environment, he pursues emerging technologies to overcome complex process challenges. As part of the Water Process Engineering team, he will work to advance the application of nanobubble technology in water, wastewater and industrial waste treatment.

To meet both the challenge of growth and stringent limits as well as eliminating discharges caused by wet weather events and infrastructure development, Veolia has combined the benefits of ZeeWeed* Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) for enhanced nutrient removal together with biologically enhanced high-rate ballasted clarification (BIOACTIFLO™), for secondary standards level of treatment of wet weather flows. This presentation will show how the combination of the two technologies allows for significant savings in overall project and operating costs and provides for a resilient and proven solution for Municipalities, along with full-scale case studies of existing references. *Trademark of Veolia; may be registered in one or more countries. Presenters: Entry 221034 Reid Staton, Product Development Manager, Veolia Water Technologies Reid Staton is Product Development Manager helping to support Veolia's ACTIFLO® Ballasted Clarification System.  Located in Raleigh, NC, he has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University and has been with Veolia for over 22 years.  Prior positions within Veolia include Mechanical and Process Engineer and Process Manager.  He has extensive experience in process engineering and operation of physical/chemical separation and filtration processes for water and wastewater treatment. Entry 221035 Jason Kizer, Regional Sales Manager, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions Jason Kizer is Veolia’s regional sales manager for municipal systems in California and Arizona.  Jason has over two decades of experience focused on the application of membrane treatment systems for municipal and industrial applications.  With the limited water resources in the southwestern USA, the use of MBR is becoming the norm and as such Jason works with customers on MBR projects daily.

In this webinar, we’ll discuss special cases of incoming ammonia in source water, examine two techniques for disinfection, and explore real world examples of both, including measurement and control recommendations. Plus, we’ll cover the specific disinfection challenges, including measurement and control, of polishing chloramines, boosting chlorine or chloramines, and blending water from different sources. Presenter: Entry 221039 Julie Dawson Chemical Engineer, Subject Matter Expert HF scientific, A WATTS brand Julie Dawson is a Chemical Engineer with over 20 years’ experience with water chemistry and analysis. A graduate of the University of Alabama (Roll Tide), Julie’s accolades include the 2013 Water Environment Federation Laboratory Analyst Excellence Award for outstanding performance, professionalism, and contributions to water quality analysis.

This webinar will help determine which type of aeration equipment option is right for your system. Learn about different options, evaluation considerations for each design, advantages and disadvantages or each, and applications for aeration equipment. Learn more

Thermal dryers offer numerous advantages in sewage sludge processing, creating new disposal options and cost reductions. However, these benefits come with the drawback of high energy consumption. Fortunately, recent advancements in drying technology have significantly reduced energy requirements, enabling more efficient processes and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. In this presentation, LCI Corporation will showcase these advancements and how they can be integrated into your future drying process. Presenter: Entry 221054 Chip Pless, LCI Corporation Chip Pless is the Sales Manager for Sludge Dryers at LCI Corporation based in Charlotte, NC. Chip has worked in the wastewater industry for over 13 years, including over 10 years dedicated to biosolids processing; including sludge screening, thickening, dewatering, and drying. He has authored papers for various conferences including the Residuals and Biosolids Conference and has been part of the WEF Dryer Task Force. Previously, he held positions in the automotive & automation industries and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University.

Are you among the 88% of utilities that still collect their operations data on paper and then store it across multiple, static spreadsheets? Don’t let both your workload and risk mount by relying on manual processes for managing your operations and reporting. By improving data visibility and access across your facility, you can put an end to human errors, duplicated work, and violations — as well as unlock opportunities for efficiency like reducing chemical spending. Developed in partnership between Hach and Aquatic Informatics, Rio is a cloud-based data management solution that can optimize your operations. Join us to discover how Rio can save you time and cut costs by combining the data you collect from the field, SCADA, LIMS, GIS, WIMS into a single secure, central database. See first-hand how you can: 1. Ensure data accuracy and accessibility 2. Optimize analysis and decision-making 3. Avoid duplicated work, human errors, fines, and knowledge loss Presenters: Entry 221151 Kevin Koshko, Product Manager, Water Treatment Kevin Koshko is the product manager for water treatment software solutions.  He has worked in the water industry for the last 23 years and has been building water software since 2002.  Kevin is also a licensed water distribution and wastewater treatment operator. Entry 221152 Erik Larsen, Digital Solutions Expert Erik is a digital solutions expert with a special focus on AI and machine learning, data and analytics, and managed services.

This webinar describes the City of Fresno’s drivers for implementing sidestream treatment at the 90 mgd RWRF and how the ANITA Mox deammonification technology fits into the City’s nitrogen management plan. You will hear from experts that were directly involved in the pilot project and be given some insight about the background of the plant, what the pilot performance looks like, and how the pilot results are being leveraged in the design of the full scale facilities. This webinar will provide invaluable information for similar utilities who are interested in implementing sidestream as a first step towards nitrogen removal, or for those who already remove nitrogen and need to achieve more stable and/or stringent nitrogen limits. Presenters: Entry 221221 Andre Gharagozian, P.E. Andre is an Associate Vice President out of Carollo’s Walnut Creek office and has more than 24 years experience as a consulting engineer. He supports Carollo’s wastewater practice as their Northern California Wastewater Process Lead and is an expert in the evaluation, planning and design of nutrient removal facilities including activated sludge BNR, intensification, and sidestream technologies. Entry 221222 John Witter, P.E. John is a Lead Engineer out of Carollo’s Fresno office and has over 7 years of experience assisting Central California wastewater utilities performing capacity and performance assessment, biological process modeling, treatment process alternatives, and the piloting and design of nutrient removal and solids handling processes. Entry 221223 Rodrigo Lara Rodrigo Lara is a regional manager for Veolia. He supports the Western Region of the US and covers biological products including ANITA Mox, IFAS/MBBR, Biostyr DUO and Oxidation Ditch.

Learn about the definition, formation, and mitigation of Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs). In this webinar, Eric Dibble with HF scientific will explain the chemistry behind DBP formation in drinking water systems. He will also cover different methods of mitigating DBPs in your system including filtration methods and alternative treatment methods. Presenter: Entry 221346Eric Dibble, Biomedical Engineer, Subject Matter Expert HF scientific, a WATTS brand Eric is a biomedical engineer with experience in both the sales and operational sides of water treatment. A graduate of Miami University (Ohio), Eric has worked with FCA, Alpha Refrigeration, WestRock and now HF scientific. Eric is based out of northwest Florida and is passionate about helping people solve their water treatment problems.

Are you among the 88% of utilities that still collect their operations data on paper and then store it across multiple, static spreadsheets? Don’t let errors creep into bench sheets, paper records, and spreadsheets and add to your workload—and your risk. By improving visibility and data access across your facility, you avoid violations, fines, and ensure you’re operating within your permit. Developed in partnership between Aquatic Informatics and Hach, Rio is a cloud-based data management solution that can optimize your operations—from field data collection to auditable compliance reports, and every step in between with centralized data from the field, SCADA, LIMS, GIS, WIMS, and other sources. Learn how you can: 1. Improve data quality & compliance: eliminate human errors and duplicated efforts by collecting data at the source with digital bench sheets. 2. Optimize analysis and decision-making: centralize compliance and operations data in one secure, accessible online platform, and automatically generate sophisticated charts to quickly gain insights, and identify trends. 3. Empower remote field work: access historical data, information, and exceedance notifications. Presenters: Entry 221441 Kevin Koshko, Product Manager, Water Treatment, Aquatic Informatics Kevin is the product manager for water treatment software solutions. He has worked in the water industry for the last 23 years and has been building water software since 2002.  Kevin is also a licensed water distribution and wastewater treatment operatorEntry 221442 Teri Merrifield, Technical Account Executive, Aquatic Informatics Teri has been working in water for over 35 years. Teri worked for Hach previously before joining Aquatic Informatics as a Technical Account Executive. Teri has been a leader in this space and has been elected president of the West Virginia Water Environmental Associated twice in the last 15 years.

Chain and scraper sludge collector components age at varying rates with some parts remaining useful while others are in imminent danger of failing. Often, the failure of vulnerable components can trigger larger failures and result in damages and/or compliance issues. Register to attend this webinar and learn how to properly maintain chain and scraper sludge collector systems, how to inspect components to determine useful life and options for upgrading or replacing equipment. What you will learn: Tips to maintain chain and scraper sludge collector systems Types of mechanical components and how to select best options based on application How to inspect components to determine end of useful lifeCommon installation mistakes and solutions Presenter: Doug Pimlott, Director Global Aftermarket Entry 221512 Doug has been with Evoqua Water Technologies for over 20 years had has held various roles.  He is currently the Director of Global Aftermarket and has served the water industry as an ASME certified welder, a site inspector, a materials manager, and a sales manager.  In Doug’s current position, he leads Evoqua’s Aftermarket team to find solutions to help extend the useful life of water and wastewater treatment assets, improve performance, and reduce maintenance to keep treatment plants up and running.