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BothKathryn GrimballlThe Technology Evolution in Water Processing: Emerging Instrument & Process Optimization ToolsHachEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(985) 317-7967

Kathryn Grimball has been in the water treatment industry for 20+ years in various capacities.

Supervisor, Software Applications DevelopmentStephen DalyHachEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 723-7188

Stephen Daly has been a water professional in various capacities but primarily in textiles and

In today’s ever evolving world, the technological tools for optimization that are available to us

WastewaterStephen KingHow do you know if larger pipe will fix your SSO problem - A case studyHazen and SawyerEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 957-4144

Stephen H. King, P.E., BCEE Associate Vice President Hazen and Sawyer Two Chase Corporate Drive

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ABSTRACT This presentation will focus on three (3) chronic SSO areas within Jefferson County’s system

WastewaterAdam ParmenterAnaerobic Digesters Operations – Tricks and TrapsHDREmail hidden; Javascript is required.(612) 501-2010

Adam is a project manager with 20 years of experience on wastewater projects at HDR.

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ABSTRACT SUMMARY: Biosolids stabilization through anaerobic digestion requires unique operator knowledge and experience. Through experiences

WaterSamantha BlackPFAS Treatment and Lessons Learned from a Year-Long Pilot StudyHDREmail hidden; Javascript is required.(561) 209-6607

Samantha Black is a Water Treatment Engineer with HDR in West Palm Beach, FL. She

HDR

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are compounds of emerging concern in the water industry. PFAS

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

WaterBrigitte von OppenfeldKeeping Your Customers Aesthetically Pleased with Their Drinking Water: Best Practices for Solving Complex Taste & Odor IssuesHDREmail hidden; Javascript is required.(602) 881-5861

Brigitte is a project engineer with HDR in the Atlanta, GA office with over 5

n/aStuart JeffcoatHDREmail hidden; Javascript is required.(678) 925-3323

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

There is no question that unpleasant taste and/or odor in drinking water can create negative

WaterLeigh SextonCorrosion Control Treatment Testing for LCRR ComplianceHDREmail hidden; Javascript is required.(727) 723-5685

Leigh Sexton is a water/ wastewater engineer at HDR who has over 8 years of

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The lead and copper rule revision (LCRR) was published officially by the EPA in December

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

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

BothRachel CohenLCRR Compliance Best Practices: Service Line Material InventoryHDR, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(215) 680-3389

Rachel is an EIT out of HDR’s Atlanta office with experience in water treatment process

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The federal Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) requires all drinking water systems to prepare

BothJeff KnollenbergSuspended Air® Flotation: Charged microbubbles for enhanced clarification and solids thickening.heron InnovatorsEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(270) 315-8777

Jeff Knollenberg has been providing solutions to process industries for over 30 years. Much of

The TDH Company

Removal of suspended solids from wastewater has traditionally been performed by clarifiers in municipal settings. 

BothShawn DuboisEnzymatic Methods for Testing for Total Coliforms and E. coli in Various WatersIDEXX LaboratoriesEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(207) 556-4110

Shawn is a senior scientist with IDEXX Laboratories. He has been a part of the

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Utilities and private laboratories test for a variety of bacteria in water including total coliforms

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

BothTanya GallagherFunding Opportunities for Improving Water and Wastewater SystemsJacobsEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(850) 525-5941

Tanya Gallagher has over 15 years of experience in geospatial analysis and environmental resilience planning.

Jacobs

Every year hundreds of millions of dollars of state and federal grant funding are made

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

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

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,

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. 

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

WastewaterJackson CorleyInnovative Methods for Collection System Model Calibration & DevelopmentJacobs & MAWSSEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(251) 490-3274

Jackson is a water engineer who is experienced in using physics-based models to evaluate hydraulics

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Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS) owns and operates a collection system network consisting

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

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

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

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

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

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