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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

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

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

WastewaterAnnie JiangChanges can be Good: The Story of Aeration Upgrades and Process Changes at Three Oklahoma City WWTPsArdurra Group, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(303) 359-0559

Annie Jiang graduated from Colorado School of Mines with Bachelor's and Master's degree in Environmental

n/aMegan MartinArdurraEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(469) 676-8596

Megan Martin, PE holds a Chemical Engineering Degree from University of Texas and brings over

Aeration energy often exceeds half a wastewater plant's power demand. Wastewater modeling simulators are potent

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

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

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.

WastewaterBehnaz Jalili JalaliehStressed out because of your Clarifier's Performance? Try our 5-point planArdurraEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(806) 507-0323

Behnaz has a PhD degree in Environmental Engineering from Texas Tech university. She has a

City of LaredoAnnie JiangArdurraEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(303) 359-0559

Annie graduated from Colorado School of Mines with Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Environmental

A properly operating secondary clarifier in a wastewater treatment plant is essential. Secondary clarifiers have

WaterJason DearingUpdate on Working Around a Leaning Elevated Water TankKrebs Engineering, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 987-7411Engineering ConsultantLaura KoonAlabaster Water BoardEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 663-6155

A case study on the steps the Alabaster Water Board took to provide water service

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

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,

WaterW. Bradford GreshamAsset Management and Reducing the Consequence of Failure, Repair v. ReplaceWachs Water Services, Pure Technologies Ltd., Xylem Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(678) 340-6850

Brad Gresham, a graduate of Emory University, is the South Region Business Development Director for

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Valve Assessment and Renewal Averts Critical Asset Failure Reducing the consequence of failure while improving

BothW. Bradford GreshamEvaluating the Importance of ARV InspectionsWachs Water Services, Pure Technologies, Ltd., Xylem, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(678) 340-6850

Brad Gresham, a graduate of Emory University, is the South Region Business Development Director for

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Title:   The Importance of Air Release Valve (ARV) Inspections   Description:   Overview and

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

WaterW. Bradford GreshamEvaluating the Benefits of Comprehensive Leak DetectionWachs Water Services, Pure Technologies, Ltd., Xylem, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(678) 340-6850

Brad Gresham, a graduate of Emory University, is the South Region Business Development Director for

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The Value of Comprehensive Leak Detection: An Innovative approach to Reducing Real Water Loss  This

WaterW. Bradford GreshamIntegrating Valve Inspections with Pipeline InspectionsWachs Water Services, Pure Technologies Ltd., Xylem Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(678) 340-6850

Brad Gresham, a graduate of Emory University, is the South Region Business Development Director for

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Integrating Valve Inspections with Pipeline Inspections   Pipeline condition assessments continue to gain in popularity

WaterW. Bradford GreshamBest Practices of Unidirectional FlushingWachs Water Services, Pure Technologies Ltd., Xylem Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(678) 340-6850

Brad Gresham, a graduate of Emory University, is the South Region Business Development Director for

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Best Practices of Unidirectional Flushing (UDF): Improve Water Quality and Reduce Customer Complaints    

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

WaterPreston CroweWater In the Desert: Summary of a Water Project in KenyaGlobal Concern IncorporatedEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(601) 918-7175

Dr. Preston Crowe is the President of Global Concern Incorporated, a Mississippi non-profit working primarily

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Preston Crowe first visited Kargi, Kenya in 2010. His volunteer group worked to serve the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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