2016 Plant Operations Conference

2016
Plant Operations Conference
Presented by the VA AWWA Plant Operations Committee
May 4-6, 2016
For more information, contact:
Paul Retel - Plant Operations Chair
757.671.6241 or email paul.retel@ch2m.com
The Virginia Section AWWA
Plant Operations Committee
invites you to attend the
2016 Operators Conference,
May 4 – 6, 2016 in Virginia Beach, VA
The VA AWWA Plant Operations Committee proudly announces the
17th annual Operators Conference. We’ve come a long way from the
Ingleside Resort in Staunton but have remained dedicated to promoting
education and training, increasing performance and fostering communication among water works operators, maintenance and management
personnel. Attendance is recommended for waterworks operators of
both small and large groundwater and surface water systems. Come
match wits against fellow operators in the Top Ops Competition or
cheer for your favorites.
Top Ops Competition
During the Plant Operations Conference, a competition is conducted to find the Top Operators in Virginia to
represent the Virginia Section at the AWWA Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE).
The competition consists of a Jeopardy style format with teams answering questions related to water treatment. Teams consisting of 1 – 3 licensed operators compete for trophies and cash prizes; 1st place $300/team
member; 2nd place $200/team member; 3rd place $100/team member.
Financial assistance ($1000/team member) is offered by the Virginia Section for the team to compete at ACE
the following year. Please direct questions and comments to Jonathan England at 804.876.3977, or
email jbengland@hanovercounty.gov.
Hotel Registration Information
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Accommodations Rates:
5700 Atlantic Avenue
Reservations made by April 15, 2016
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Room rate: $90.00 (Oceanfront)
Phone: 800-365-3032
State and local taxes apply
Group Name: VA AWWA Plant Operations Seminar
All hotel rules and regulations apply.
The Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel provides the perfect location and amenities for a memorable
Virginia Beach vacation. Situated on the north end of the beach just blocks from the Boardwalk, the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel offers on-site entertainment along with access to countless attractions
that make it the ideal setting for family fun.
ATTENDEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN LODGING ARRANGEMENTS. A block of rooms has been reserved at a special rate. Reservations should be made prior to April 15, 2016. After that time, room rate and
availability are subject to change.
Program Schedule
(subject to change)
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
6:30 pm
Registration Opens
7:00 – 9:00 pm Roundtable Discussion – Plant Troubleshooting (2 CPE)
(Snacks, Cash Bar & Door Prizes)
Moderator: Jim DeWolfe – Hazen and Sawyer
Thursday, May 5, 2016
7:30 – 8:00 am Seminar Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 8:15 am
Opening Remarks
8:15 – 9:15 am Basics and Importance of Watershed Protection (1 CPE)
Don Rice – Newport News Waterworks
9:15 – 9:30 am Break
9:30 – 10:30 am The Potomac Water Supply Program - Operational Considerations for the Intake, Ozonation, and Disinfection Systems (1 CPE)
Raghavender Joshi and Gerardo Castaneda - Loudoun Water
10:30 – 11:30 am Biologically Active Filtration (1 CPE) Jim DeWolfe – Hazen and Sawyer
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lunch/Top Ops Preliminary Competition Round
1:00 – 2:00 pm Membrane Fouling Prevention (1 CPE)
Jason Bailey – Avista
Friday, May 6, 2016
7:30 – 8:00 am Seminar Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 8:15 am
Opening Remarks
8:15 – 9:15 am Online Streaming Current Monitor Usage - Theory and Practice (1 CPE)
Chris Griffin – HACH
9:15 – 9:30 am Break
9:30 – 10:30 am Water Plant Chemical Safety (1 CPE)
Kevin Kilmartin – Univar
10:30 – 11:30 am Regulatory Update (1 CPE)
Dan Horne – Virginia Department of Health
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lunch/Top Ops Final Competition Round
1:00 – 2:00 pm Source Water and Distribution System Monitoring – Operation and Maintenance of the Online Tools (1 CPE)
Chris Griffin - HACH
The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy
Virginia Beach!
The Virginia Section AWWA
Plant Operations Committee
invites you to attend the
2016 Operators Conference,
May 4 – 6, 2016 in Virginia Beach, VA
The VA AWWA Plant Operations Committee proudly announces the
17th annual Operators Conference. We’ve come a long way from the
Ingleside Resort in Staunton but have remained dedicated to promoting
education and training, increasing performance and fostering communication among water works operators, maintenance and management
personnel. Attendance is recommended for waterworks operators of
both small and large groundwater and surface water systems. Come
match wits against fellow operators in the Top Ops Competition or
cheer for your favorites.
Top Ops Competition
During the Plant Operations Conference, a competition is conducted to find the Top Operators in Virginia to
represent the Virginia Section at the AWWA Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE).
The competition consists of a Jeopardy style format with teams answering questions related to water treatment. Teams consisting of 1 – 3 licensed operators compete for trophies and cash prizes; 1st place $300/team
member; 2nd place $200/team member; 3rd place $100/team member.
Financial assistance ($1000/team member) is offered by the Virginia Section for the team to compete at ACE
the following year. Please direct questions and comments to Jonathan England at 804.876.3977, or
email jbengland@hanovercounty.gov.
Hotel Registration Information
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Accommodations Rates:
5700 Atlantic Avenue
Reservations made by April 15, 2016
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Room rate: $90.00 (Oceanfront)
Phone: 800-365-3032
State and local taxes apply
Group Name: VA AWWA Plant Operations Seminar
All hotel rules and regulations apply.
The Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel provides the perfect location and amenities for a memorable
Virginia Beach vacation. Situated on the north end of the beach just blocks from the Boardwalk, the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel offers on-site entertainment along with access to countless attractions
that make it the ideal setting for family fun.
ATTENDEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN LODGING ARRANGEMENTS. A block of rooms has been reserved at a special rate. Reservations should be made prior to April 15, 2016. After that time, room rate and
availability are subject to change.
Program Schedule
(subject to change)
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
6:30 pm
Registration Opens
7:00 – 9:00 pm Roundtable Discussion – Plant Troubleshooting (2 CPE)
(Snacks, Cash Bar & Door Prizes)
Moderator: Jim DeWolfe – Hazen and Sawyer
Thursday, May 5, 2016
7:30 – 8:00 am Seminar Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 8:15 am
Opening Remarks
8:15 – 9:15 am Basics and Importance of Watershed Protection (1 CPE)
Don Rice – Newport News Waterworks
9:15 – 9:30 am Break
9:30 – 10:30 am The Potomac Water Supply Program - Operational Considerations for the Intake, Ozonation, and Disinfection Systems (1 CPE)
Raghavender Joshi and Gerardo Castaneda - Loudoun Water
10:30 – 11:30 am Biologically Active Filtration (1 CPE) Jim DeWolfe – Hazen and Sawyer
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lunch/Top Ops Preliminary Competition Round
1:00 – 2:00 pm Membrane Fouling Prevention (1 CPE)
Jason Bailey – Avista
Friday, May 6, 2016
7:30 – 8:00 am Seminar Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 8:15 am
Opening Remarks
8:15 – 9:15 am Online Streaming Current Monitor Usage - Theory and Practice (1 CPE)
Chris Griffin – HACH
9:15 – 9:30 am Break
9:30 – 10:30 am Water Plant Chemical Safety (1 CPE)
Kevin Kilmartin – Univar
10:30 – 11:30 am Regulatory Update (1 CPE)
Dan Horne – Virginia Department of Health
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lunch/Top Ops Final Competition Round
1:00 – 2:00 pm Source Water and Distribution System Monitoring – Operation and Maintenance of the Online Tools (1 CPE)
Chris Griffin - HACH
The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy
Virginia Beach!
Register Online
https://www.regonline.com/2016PlantOperations
Credit card registration accepted online only
PO Box 11992
Lynchburg, VA 24506
Registration Form
(can be mailed in to VA AWWA if unable to register online – all registrations by mail must pay by check)
Name: Job Title: Company: Mailing Address:
Email Address: Work Telephone:
AWWA Membership #:
Registration Information
Early Registration (Deadline is April 27, 2016)
Full Conference (Fees include admission to the Roundtable Discussion, all training sessions, lunch and breaks both days.)
$225.00 AWWA Member rate
$299.00 $60.00 Retirees
FREE
Students
For more information, contact:
Paul Retel - Plant Operations Chair
757.671.6241 or email paul.retel@ch2m.com
Non-member rate
One Day Registration (Fees include training sessions, lunch and breaks on the attendance day only.)
$115.00 AWWA Member rate
$189.00 Non-member rate
$30.00 Please select day of attendance:
Thursday
Friday
Retirees
$30.00 Roundtable Discussion
On-site Registration (Any registration after April 27, 2016)
Full Conference (Fees include admission to the Roundtable Discussion, all training sessions, lunch and breaks both days.)
$245.00 AWWA Member rate
$319.00 Non-member rate
$75.00
FREE
Retiree
Students
One Day Registration (Fees include training sessions, lunch and
breaks on the attendance day only.)
$135.00 AWWA Member rate
$209.00 Non-member rate
$40.00 Retirees
$45.00 Roundtable Discussion
If mailing a check, make payable to
VA AWWA and send to:
VA AWWA
Attn: Geneva Hudgins
PO Box 11992
Lynchburg, VA 24506
No Faxed or emailed registrations
will be accepted.
2016
Plant Operations
Conference