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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

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

BothJustin GrahamThe Art of Technology SolutionsThrivence (a Barge Design Solutions Company)Email hidden; Javascript is required.(615) 252-4386

Justin is the Director of Technology Solutions at Thrivence, a Barge Design Solutions company. Justin

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To state the obvious, water professionals and the utilities they work for must accomplish a

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

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

BothKirk MillsWith Great Power (Usage), Comes Great Responsibility - Reducing Energy Usage in Water/WastewaterKimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 558-5789

Kirk is a senior project manager with more than 20 years of progressive professional engineering

N/AAlex LeslieKimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 558-6007

Alex is a project manager with more than 12 years of progressive professional engineering experience

  Energy in water and wastewater has been a well-publicized topic for decades.  Water and

WastewaterKristy ChycotaInoovative Applications for Pile Cloth Media FiltrationAqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(815) 721-4485

Kristy Chycota is a process engineer in the filtration product management team at Aqua-Aerobic systems.

Cahaba Water Solutions

Cloth media filtration has been used for wastewater tertiary treatment for nearly 30 years in

BothLaura KoonLong Term Borrowing - Evaluating the Advantages and Disadvantages of Revenue Bonds/General Obligation Warrants and State Revolving Fund BondsGeneral Manager - Alabaster Water BoardEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 260-7110

Laura A. Koon, P.E. Laura obtained her Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree and Masters of

Water UtilityLaDonna ChapmanAccounting Manager - Alabaster Water BoardEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 663-6155

LaDonna M. Chapman, CPA, CGFM LaDonna obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from

Making sound decisions regarding long-term borrowing is critical to an organizations financial success.  It is

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

WastewaterLindsay BoonePFAS and NPDES Permits with a Dive into EPA 1633 and Organic Fluorine Methods (TOF, AOF, EOF, TF)PACEEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(910) 262-5098

Lindsay Boone is a Technical Specialist with PACE Analytical. Her primary focus for the past

Heather Dennison

The EPA’s Strategic Roadmap for PFAS outlines its intent and steps to pursue research, restrictions,

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

BothLuke BurrisMission Critical: Water and Sewer Service for Hyperscale Data CentersBarge Design SolutionsEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(615) 252-4371

Luke Burris is a professional engineer with over 10 years of experience at Barge Design

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Our world is becoming increasingly connected by technology and more and more facilities are being

BothLuke BurrisMission Critical: Water and Sewer Service for Hyperscale Data CentersBarge Design SolutionsEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(615) 252-4371

Luke Burris is a professional engineer with over 10 years of experience at Barge Design

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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

WastewaterMark HickokMark HickokDuperon CorporationEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(989) 412-0289

Mark Hickok earned a BSE Environmental Engineering from Southern Illinois University. He has over 15+

TDH Company

With many wastewater collection systems dating back 100 years – with most more than 50

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

WaterMichael KnappLosing Your Head: A Startup StoryGoodwyn Mills CawoodEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(864) 561-0427

Michael is a project engineer with Goodwyn Mills Cawood. He has been with GMC 4

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A utility is under lot of pressure when starting water production for the first time.

BothJayson BrennenEnhancing Your GIS and Technology Environment to Support Next-Level Utility Asset ManagementCDM SmithEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(603) 222-8323

Mr. Brennen has 30 years of experience implementing GIS and asset management solutions for utilities

CDM Smith

With an increased emphasis of the utilization of web, mobile, dashboard, and virtual reality technology

BothAllen CoxALLEN COXDuctile Iron Pipe Research AssociationEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 790-6705

Mr. Cox is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in Civil Engineering.

Regional Director - Region 2

This talk presents the results of case histories of some of the oldest installations where

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

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

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

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)

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

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