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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,

BothKlein MatthewThe Future of Water: The Benefits of Strategic ForesightWaggoner Engineering, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(317) 590-6797

Dr. Matthew Klein is a Vice President and Chief of Foresight & Strategy with Waggoner

Waggoner Engineering, Inc.

As one leader stated, "If you don't like change, you'll like irrelevance even less."  Water

BothMatthew KleinImproving Efficiency and Effectiveness in Public Works DepartmentsWaggoner EngineeringEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(317) 590-6797Waggoner EngineeringChris PhillipsWaggoner EngineeringEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 637-7228

IMPROVING EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS IN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS   PRESENTED BY:           DR. MATTHEW KLEIN, VICE

WaterTom LittlepageeWater 2.0: The Next Step in Water Use Reporting in AlabamaAlabama Office of Water ResourcesEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(334) 242-5697

Mr. Littlepage graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Civil Engineering. Upon graduation, he

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The Alabama Office of Water Resources (OWR) was created to provide the ability to monitor

BothJiaxiang ZhaoElectrooxidation Pathway and Kinetics for Aminomethyl Phosphonic Acid (AMPA) Degradation in Diluted Water MatricesAuburn UniversityEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(334) 329-0648

Jiaxiang Zhao, a second-year Ph.D. student from Dr. Nick Zou's group at Auburn University, civil

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The U.S. agriculture and related industries consume 280 million pounds of glyphosate each year. Most

WastewaterLynn SiskOpportunities to Participate in the TMDL ProcessJacobs Engineering Group, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(334) 467-6284

Mr. Sisk joined Jacobs in 2017 as a Senior Technologist. Mr. Sisk’s training and experience

NAGlenda DeanJacobs Engineering Group, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(334) 312-0612

Ms. Dean joined Jacobs in 2021 after her retirement in 2019 from the Alabama Department

The TMDL development process includes several opportunities for wastewater treatment facility owners / operators to

WaterErin FleetPlanning Instead of Reacting – A Story of Bay County’s Hydraulic Distribution System ModelBarge Design Solutions, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(334) 546-1901

Erin Fleet is a Project Engineer in the Water Business Unit with Barge Design Solutions,

Consultant

Bay County Utilities delivers an average of 27 million gallons per day (MGD) of water

BothJimmy Stewart"The Proof is in the Pipe"Construction Product marketingEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(334) 750-3208

Jimmy Stewart SE Client Manager Construction Product Marketing www.constructionproductmarketing.com Contact Information: Name: Jimmy Stewart Cell:

Contractor, Supplier, Solution Provider

Title: “The Proof is in the Pipe” An overview of Tools and Technologies for Pressure

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

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

CPM Pipelines

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

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

BothBrian HuffmanCoatings for Concrete Water/Wastewater TanksThe Sherwin Williams CompanyEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(336) 467-5480

Brian has worked in the Protective Coatings Industry for 31 years with The Sherwin Williams

Brian Huffman

The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the history of coatings and linings for

WastewaterBrian HuffmanProtective Coatings for the Wastewater IndustryThe Sherwin Williams CompanyEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(336) 467-5480

Brian has worked in the coatings industry for 31 years with the Sherwin Williams Company

Brian Huffman

This presentation will discuss the environment and the substrates that a wastewater facility endures on

WastewaterBernard PettifordCahaba WRF Electrical System Sustainability/Redundancy Improvements – A Case StudyCDM SmithEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(404) 720-1265

Mr. Pettiford has been in the Environmental Engineering field in one way shape of form

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CDM Smith performed an Arc Flash Study Report at the Cahaba Water Reclamation Facility (WRF)

WastewaterKaitlin AllenSolving Transient and Pipe Vibration Problems for Wastewater Lift Stations: A Case Study of the Al Seier Pump StationCDM SmithEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(404) 720-1342

Kaitlin Allen is an environmental engineer working with CDM Smith. She specializes in wastewater treatment

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The Al Seier Pump Station is an essential component of the wastewater system owned and

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

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

WaterPatrick WilliamsonEnhance The Customer Experience Via Online ToolsBadger MeterEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(407) 627-9059

Patrick Williamson, PMP, MBA Badger Meter Solution Architect Patrick Williamson is a Solution Architect for

Central Pipe

High volume of customer complaints over billing disputes? High number of field investigations related to

WastewaterCarl FrizzellRerating Modification to Increase Reliability and Operability: The Cahaba River WRF Influent Pump Station Case-StudyCDM SmithEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(407) 660-6340

Dr. Carl Frizzell is a hydraulics expert on various projects throughout the United States. He

N/ARyan KeefeCDM SmithEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(404) 720-1328

Ryan Keefe is a water/wastewater engineer, specializing in hydraulic projects. He has worked in may

When built in the early 1990s, the Cahaba River WRF Influent Pump Station, located in

WastewaterFred KadeAerobic Digestion: old challenge, new innovative solution!! A new approach to Aerobic Digestion to enhance nutrient removal and reduce energy usage by over 70% in comparison with conventional designs.EnviroMixEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(414) 949-6391

Mr. Kade has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Environmental

The TDH Company

Traditional aerobic digestion uses diffused aeration to both deliver oxygen and mix; a seemingly simple

WastewaterFred Kade2022 WEF Innovative Technology Award winner: Energy Efficient Enhanced Anaerobic Fermentation for Biological Phosphorus RemovalEnviroMixEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(414) 949-6391

Mr. Kade has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, and a Master’s Degree in Environmental

The TDH Company

To avoid costly carbon addition, facilities with insufficient influent VFAs that need an effective biological

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

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. 

BothDavid LinvilleA Holistic Approach to Water Quality Using Less PhosphorusAqua Smart Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(470) 727-6433

-Dave Linville Is the VP General Manager of Aqua Smart Inc, the creator and exclusive

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Limiting corrosion, scale and bacteria are common challenges for drinking water operators. Removing phosphorus is

WastewaterRusty TateEvaluating Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) Alternatives Utilizing Process Modeling SoftwareGarverEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(479) 200-6345

Rusty Tate is a Senior Process Engineer in Garver’s Water Design Center with over 15

Garver

Over the past several years, municipal utilities that own and operate wastewater treatment facilities have

WaterAshley PiferPractical steps for preparing for the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and ImprovementsGarverEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(479) 527-9100

Dr. Ashley Pifer is Garver’s Water Quality Practice Leader, and she has a B.S. and

Garver

The Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) and future Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI)

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