Type Speaker 1 Title Speaker 1 Org  Speaker 1 Email Speaker 1 Phone Speaker 1 Bio Speaker 1 Rep Speaker 2 Speaker 2 Org Speaker 2 Email Speaker 2 Phone Speaker 2 Bio Abstract Text
WaterCraig HannahEasy Money: Reduce Apparent Water Loss and Increase Billable Revenue by Correcting Errors in the Meter Reading and Billing SystemsJohnson Controls, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(806) 632-0063

Craig Hannah, P.E., is the Engineering Manager for Johnson Controls’ Water Infrastructure Technology Team. He

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Most water utilities, especially those with hard water or those who may have periodic problems

WaterCraig HannahMeter Selection and Installation MattersJohnson Controls, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(806) 632-0063

Craig Hannah, P.E., is the Engineering Manager for Johnson Controls’ Water Infrastructure Technology Team. He

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The author recently completed a water loss optimization project for a medium-sized utility in the

WaterJonathan GunnLeaking it or Giving it Away: Leak Detection vs. Meter InaccuracyJohnson Controls Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(585) 233-5014

Jonathan Gunn serves as a market manager on the Johnson Controls Water Services team and

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It is no secret that both apparent and real losses are issues that every utility

BothJeff BergmanBasic VFD TroubleshooitngABBEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(407) 416-8735

Jeff Bergman has enjoyed a lengthy career as a drives and controls expert in the

Birmingham

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are common in most municipal water systems. This presentation will cover

BothJeff BergmanThe ABC's of VFDsABBEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(407) 416-8735

Jeff Bergman has enjoyed a lengthy career as a drives and controls expert in the

Birmingham, AL

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are common in municipal systems and the value they provide and

WastewaterSilvana AlfieriSmart, Low-Cost Wastewater Monitoring SolutionsFluid Conservation SystemsEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(513) 781-6173

Silvana Alfieri is the US Wastewater Sales Manager for FCS, working to assist utilities and

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I+I is an extremely pressing problem that can overwhelm systems and often the exact source

WaterNick LulliAWWA Lead Communications Guide and Toolkit: An Opportunity to Strengthen Trust in Your CommunityHDREmail hidden; Javascript is required.(305) 753-3979

Nick Lulli is a celebrated communications professional who has worked on some of Florida’s most

HDRTrinity OteroHDREmail hidden; Javascript is required.(407) 420-4061

Hi, I'm Trinity Otero and I can't stop creating. My happy place is right in

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) on

WastewaterNatalia MarquezPhosphate Removal and Recovery Using Iron Augmented GeotextilesUniversity of South AlabamaEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(201) 895-8057

Civil engineer from Universidad del Norte with 2 years of experience in the public sector.

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Phosphate Removal and Recovery Using Iron Augmented Geotextiles. Nutrient removal from wastewater is crucial to

WastewaterScott JerniganInfiltration Wetlands for Effluent ManagementJacobsEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(850) 266-3975

Scott Jernigan is a Senior Project Manager with Jacobs in the Pensacola Office. He has

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As effluent disposal regulations become more stringent, new effluent management alternatives must be identified to

BothDavid PritchardHigh Accuracy Asset Data Collection and Mapping of your Water and Wastewater UtilitiesTexian Geospatial & Asset Solutions, LLC.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(512) 423-4249

David is the owner and Principal at Texian Geospatial & Asset Solutions in San Marcos,

David Pritchard

There is no more important time than now to feel secure in knowing that you

BothMia WelchTurning "Green" into Greenbacks: How Utilities can Capitalize on Solar Tax IncentivesJacobsEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(214) 415-5327

Ms. Welch is a vice president and client account manager in Jacobs' Birmingham office with

n/aChris PalmerJacobs EngineeringEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(770) 714-9837

Mr. Palmer is a client service leader and program manager in Jacobs' Atlanta office. He

Implementing renewable energy solutions at water resource recovery facilities (WRRF) is not a new concept. 

WaterLuke ButlerLakewood city (CA) case study: Improving network performance with a Water Management PlatformQatiumEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(204) 979-9932

Luke has spent his entire career in the water industry, specializing in water modeling, with

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Lakewood is a city in Los Angeles County CA, with 80,000 customers and 200mi of

WastewaterScott GriecoManaging PFAS in Wastewater & BiosolidsJacobsEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(315) 247-8710

Dr. Grieco is the Global Technology Leader for Emerging Contaminants with Jacobs Drinking Water &

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PFAS have continued to gain focus within wastewater discharge and reclamation facilities.   In June 2022,

BothDean FordA Journey to OT-IT Convergence – Part 1: Defining the NeedLuminary Automation, Cybersecurity, and EngineeringEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(443) 876-5217

Dean’s 25+ yr career has involved automation systems engineering and consulting. He serves as the

we are localTrey Finch, POBirmingham Water Works BoardEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 244-4438

Trey Finch is the SCADA Analyst for the entire control system. He is responsible for

This presentation is the first in a multiyear journey for a water utility in Alabama. 

WaterScott GriecoTreatment strategies for PFAS: Are there advantages to Incorporating Dual Adsorbents?JacobsEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(315) 247-8710

Dr. Grieco is the Global Technology Leader for Emerging Contaminants with Jacobs Drinking Water &

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With federal MCLs for PFAS imminent and UCMR5 sampling upcoming, evaluation and planning for PFAS

BothDean FordSCADA: Your Most Critical AssetLuminary Automation, Cybersecurity, and EngineeringEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(443) 876-5217

Dean’s 25+ yr career has involved automation systems engineering and consulting. He serves as the

We are local

This discussion will demonstrate the hidden values of your SCADA system and ways to unlock

WaterNelson McGoughSipSafe: Lead Testing in Childcare FacilitiesMississippi Water Resources Research InstituteEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(662) 325-0849

Nelson McGough is an Extension Associate with the MS Water Resources Research Institute. He has

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Protecting children from lead exposure plays a critical role in ensuring they develop into healthy

WaterMichael DirthThe Basics of Carbon Dioxide Injection Methods and Equipment for pH ControlTOMCO2 Systems CompanyEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(770) 979-8000

Mr. Dirth earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemical and Petroleum Refining Engineering from

ETEC

The participant will learn about water treatment applications for carbon dioxide pH control systems, the

WastewaterJeremy CreelTeaching Operators to Pass the Certification TestJefferson CountyEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 965-4785

Jeremy Creel is plant manager at the Cahaba River WRF in Jefferson County Alabama and

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Tips and Tricks for teaching operators how to pass the ABC certification exams.  After spending

BothStephanie SchrammDeveloping solutions for effective and optimized odor and corrosion mitigation in collection systemsJacobs Engineering GroupEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(708) 359-4402

Stephanie is a wastewater process engineer with Jacobs Engineering with a focus on collection system

Luke LanierGabrielle SinskyJefferson County Environmental Services DepartmentEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 568-5710

Gabrielle is a civil engineer in Jefferson County's Environmental Services Department. She is a 2018

Odor mitigation to prevent neighborhood complaints is a challenge in collection systems. Most odors in

BothDavid BurtonThe Importance of Capital Planning and the Role Asset Management PlaysWaggoner Engineering, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 789-5362

David Burton is the Alabama Area Manager for Waggoner Engineering, inc., a multi-discipline engineering firm

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While water and wastewater utilities confront some of the most significant technical challenges in a

WastewaterCourtney KennedySewer Condition Assessment and Prioritization in a Digital WorldJacobsEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(610) 966-2385

Courtney is a water resources engineer and an Engineering Technology Specialist with jacobs with over

N/AKimberly MichaelCity of TuscaloosaEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 248-5890

Kimberly is the Executive Director of Water and Sewer for the City of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

As we continue to progress towards a more digital world, the process of assessing and

WaterLouis AntosEvolving Capabilities of Automatic Control ValvesCla-Val CompanyEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(214) 215-3196

Louis has lived in the Dallas area for the past 35 years and is a

Jim House & Associates

Automatic control valves do so much more than when they were first introduced to the

BothJimmy StewartRehabilitating Pressure Pipe with Complex Geometry: It’s Not as Difficult as You ThinkCPM PipelinesEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(334) 750-3208

Jimmy has 25 years’ experience working in over 30 consent order driven cities. Jimmy has

N/AChris MacDonaldCPM PipelinesEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(480) 206-2309

Mr. MacDonald has almost 25 years of experience providing specification and design support for consultants

Rehabilitating infrastructure in the water and wastewater space has become commonplace for a multitude of

WaterSteve NewtonStatus of the Alabama Dam Safety Program and Why we Should Give a Dam!TTL, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 401-7470

Steve is a licensed professional engineer with over 40 years of consulting engineering experience. He

Not applicable

Dams provide the needed infrastructure for control and retention of water for various uses including

 Type Speaker 1 Title Speaker 1 Org  Speaker 1 Email Speaker 1 Phone Speaker 1 Bio Speaker 1 Rep Speaker 2 Speaker 2 Org Speaker 2 Email Speaker 2 Phone Speaker 2 Bio Abstract Text