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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

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

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

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

WastewaterJustin BellSaving Your Ponds - Lagoon Upgrades and Enhancements to Meet Future NeedsTriplepoint EnvironmentalEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(910) 340-7005

Southeast/Eastern Sales Manager - Triplepoint Environmental

Coastal Process, LLC.

The presentation will walk through the different types of lagoon treatment and give a brief

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

BothChad AndrewsChad AndrewsUnderground 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

Two primary trenchless methods for installing utilities under interstates include jack and bore and horizontal

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. 

WastewaterJillian Maxcy-BrownEvaluating Wastewater Affordability Among Users of Sewer Systems and Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems in AlabamaUniversity of AlabamaEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(713) 538-0883

Jillian Maxcy-Brown is a Graduate Research Assistant in the Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Department

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Wastewater affordability has become a pressing concern in the U.S. as the cost of collecting

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

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

WaterSarah OrtbalEvaluating the Effects of MIEX Treatment and Coagulation on the Removal of Fluorescent Dissolved Organic Matter and Disinfection Byproduct Precursors at the Pilot ScaleUniversity of AlabamaEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(314) 681-2269

Sarah Ortbal graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor's of Environmental Engineering in

N/AMelanie VinesUniversity 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

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

WastewaterHarry McCaskillHybrid Sand Filter TreatmentUniversity of South AlabamaEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(251) 599-5509

My name is Harry McCaskill IV. I am a graduate student under the mentorship of

University of South Alabama

I would like to present treatment data on hybrid sand filter models. Two models have

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

WastewaterNatalia MarquezPhosphate Removal and Recovery Using Iron Augmented GeotextilesUniversity of South AlabamaEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(201) 895-8057

Civil engineer from Universidad del Norte with 2 years of experience in the public sector.

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Phosphate Removal and Recovery Using Iron Augmented Geotextiles. Nutrient removal from wastewater is crucial to

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

BothBruce StevensSparks Fly when Ozone and UV disifnecting - Using Electricity to break up nasty chemistryVeolia Water Technologies & SolutionsEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(678) 707-6957

Bruce attained a BS in Chem Engg from Northeastern University in Boston MA many moons

EshelmanWilliam NezgodVWT+S (formerly SUEZ)Email hidden; Javascript is required.(207) 557-2789

Bill has had over 30 years of experience working with Ozone generation and mixing systems

While some water treatment systems are familiar with the use of Ozone, most WRFs do

WaterRyan Graham: Aging Water Mains: To Rehabilitate or Replace? Making a Case for NSF-Certified CIPP Lining to Help Reduce Water Loss and Close the Funding Gap.Vortex CompaniesEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(281) 639-3237

Ryan Graham SVP, Sales Vortex Services As the Senior Vice President of Sales, Ryan oversees

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The 2021 infrastructure report card, ASCE gives America's 2.2 million miles of drinking water infrastructure

BothAlan HudsonAutomation Communication in the Age of IIoTVTScada 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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Over the last 35 years, typical water wastewater SCADA systems have exploded in the quantity

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

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    

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

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

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