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BothChad AndrewsWhat is Fusible PVC?Underground SolutionsEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(229) 378-0315

Chad Andrews is a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida holding a B.S. and

Underground Solutions

Fusible PVC pipe was developed in the early 2000s followed by significant growth in the

BothChad AndrewsExploring Solutions in Pressure Pipe RehabilitationUnderground SolutionsEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(229) 378-0315

Chad Andrews is a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida holding a B.S. and

Underground Solutions

There is no silver bullet technology in pressure pipe rehabilitation for water and sewer pipelines. 

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

BothClifford BrandonDigital Transformation: A Practical GuideTrinnexEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(303) 601-0648

Clifford Brandon is a Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP) with 40+ years of hands-on experience

Rajan Ray

Ever wondered about digital transformation and how it applies to your organization? Is it only

BothWilliam SeawellShould Adhesion be the Property Pulling Specifications?Induron CoatingsEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(601) 325-0499

William Seawell is the Director of Technical Services for Induron Protective Coatings. William has 8

Nick Jones

Should Adhesion be the Property Pulling Specifications?   The classic dolly adhesion pull test has

BothGary SandersReducing Your Days of ExposureUtility Information Pipeline LLCEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(919) 673-4050

Gary Sanders is a freelance Utility Billing Consultant based in Durham, North Carolina. Gary has

Utility Billing Consultant

Target Audience:  General Managers, Office Managers, Office Staff, and Board Members Gary Sanders has over

WastewaterRachel Chaihe Life Cycle Analysis of Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems used in the Alabama Black BeltUniversity of South AlabamaEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(228) 235-7159

Rachel Chai is Ph. D student in the System Engineering program at the University of

University of South Alabama

Onsite wastewater treatment is used by 25% of the population in the United States of

WaterJonathan ClaytonLife Cycle Analysis of a Water Distribution System to Evaluate Aging Effects on Optimal Pipe Replacement FrequencyUniversity of AlabamaEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(812) 603-1348

Jonathan Clayton is a PhD student at the University of Alabama studying the effects of

University of Alabama

Life Cycle Analysis of a Water Distribution System to Evaluate Aging Effects on Optimal Pipe

WaterHeath HardyDecisions, Decisions: An asset management approach to determining assessment and renewal methods for water mainsHDR, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(850) 429-8925

Heath is a Florida native currently living in Pensacola and graduated from the University of

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According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), there are more than a

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

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

BothAndrew GreenReal World Consequences of SCADA System Cyber-SecurityTrihedral, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 224-3977

Andrew Green has been working in the water and wastewater industries for 7 years as

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Cyber-security breaches of computer systems are becoming more and more common. SCADA systems pose a

WastewaterCarey ClarkLand Applications of Treated Wastewater in the Alabama Black BeltAuburn UniversityEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(256) 508-9083

Carey Clark is a graduate research assistant in the Master of Science program within the

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The challenges associated with decentralized wastewater treatment in the Black Belt have been documented over

WaterStuart JeffcoatPFAS Health Advisory Levels Released by EPA: What Does My Utility Do Now?HDREmail hidden; Javascript is required.(678) 925-3323

With over 20 years of experience focused on drinking water treatment, Stuart is a Vice

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On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, the USEPA issued new lifetime health advisory levels (HALs) for

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

WastewaterDaniel WhiteUpdate to How to Build a Vertical Asset Management Program for WRFsJefferson County ESDEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 281-8931Jefferson County Environmental Services

Looking to streamline its operations and reduce maintenance costs, the Jefferson County Environmental Services Department

BothAlan HudsonSCADA Alarm Management Technologies, Tips & TricksVTScada softwareEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 612-6665

Alan Hudson is US Sales Manager for Trihedral Engineering, the manufacturer of VTScada software. Alan

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Notifying operations personnel of alarm conditions continues to be among the most important functions of

WaterMelanie VinesInvestigating the Performance of MIEX Treatment and Coagulation on the Removal of Disinfection Byproduct Precursors in a Pilot-Scale Water Treatment FacilityUniversity of AlabamaEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(865) 566-4992

Melanie Vines is a third-year Ph.D. candidate at the University of Alabama studying treatment technologies

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The prevention and mitigation of disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in drinking water utilities is a pressing

WastewaterGeorge GravesGoing Green With Blower TechnologiesKaeser Compressors, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(540) 642-8567

George Graves is a District Manager at Kaeser Compressors’ working in conjunction with their National

Coastal Process LLC / Jim House & Associates Inc

Join me in this comprehensive look at how blower technologies have improved over the years.

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

BothEric DoleHow a $200 Air Release Valve Postponed a $2,500,000 Booster Pump Station Project by Years – A Valuable Lesson in Air-LockingGarverEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(602) 881-0186

Eric is a senior project manager at Garver where he serves as the Water and

Wes Cardwell

Garver was selected to perform Widefield Water and Sanitation District’s (WWSD) Integrated Water and Wastewater

BothEric DoleLeveraging Energy Management Principles to Enhance Asset Management Programs…with a touch of Pump System Optimization Solutions (SOS)GarverEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(602) 881-0186

Eric is a senior project manager at Garver where he serves as the Water and

Wes Cardwell

For years, traditional asset management utilizes ASHRAE Level 1 audits where a visual assessment of

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

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

WastewaterJacob MaynardAnalyzing the ROI on the Reduction of I & I in a Sanitary Sewer SystemKrebs Engineering, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 919-2724

Jacob graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of

N/AJimmy JunkinCity of Athens UtilitiesEmail hidden; Javascript is required.

Jimmy earned his Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering and Masters in Business Administration from

A case study on how various sanitary sewer improvements have helped reduce Infiltration and Inflow

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