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Monday Attendance Numbers

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3,321 Companies


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Setting up for the WWETTShow is like building asmall city — the exhibithall comes together onestructure at a time. In thiscase, Andy Melton (facingcamera) and Jeff Paulikwere building the steel lat-tice around the RapidViewbooth Sunday afternoon.


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It takes three full days to get the exhibit hall ready for attendees, and it all starts with the trucks.More people were polishing trucks in the Indiana Convention Center Sunday than just about

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“

There’s so many laws that are either continuously

changing or are brand-new. The speaker, Joe Zito,

was excellent, and made the laws and regulations easy to

understand. I try to attend that session every year. I’ve been

coming to this show ever since it was in Nashville.

I wouldn’t miss it.” — Rich

“This is my first time at the show. I’ve only been here for

a few hours, and I’ve already learned so much.

My head is spinning!” — Nicole

What I Learned

Rich Judd and Nicole Howes Judd Septic Tanks Services and

RNJ ServicesHuntsburg, Ohio

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Amthor International

Booth: 4331 • Page 41

Aries Industries, Inc.


Arthur Products Co.


bluefrog Plumbing + Drain™


Bright Technologies, div. of Sebright Products, Inc.


Crust Busters/Schmitz Brothers, LLC


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General Pipe CleanersBooth: 6412 • Page 128

Gorman-Rupp Company


GPS Insight


Hi-Vac Corporation


I.S.T. Services, Inc.


Insight Mobile Data Inc.


KEG Technologies


Kuriyama of America, Inc.


Masport, Inc.


MaxLiner USA


Murphy by Enovation ControlsBooth: 1092 • Page 59

NASSCO, Inc.


NozzTeq, Inc.


Nu Flow


OMSI Transmissions, Inc.


Perma-Liner Industries, LLC

Booth: 1160 • Page 1, 2

Petersen Products Co.


Petrofield Industries


Phoenix USA Inc.Booth: 6245 • Page 21

PipeLogix, Inc.


PolyJohn Enterprises, Inc.


Premier Oilfield Equipment


Pressure Lift Corporation


RCS II, Inc.


Safety Sewer Drain


Salcor Inc.


See Water Inc.


TRIC Tools, Inc.


Vivax-Metrotech Corp.Booth: 4233 • Page 23

Advertiser Index

Table of Contents

Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 12

WWETT Show Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 14

WWETT Truck Giveaway Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 18

World Health Organization Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 20

Tuesday Session Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 26

Choose the Right Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 38

Make Your Office More Efficient . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 40

Refuse to Engage in Price Wars . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 42

Equip Yourself for Onsite Installations . . . . . . .Pg. 44

Buy the Right Inspection Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 46

New Product Showcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 50

Alphabetical Exhibitor Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 52

Exhibitor Category Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 85


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TUESDAY FEB. 24, 2015

WEDNESDAY FEB. 25, 2015

THURSDAY FEB. 26, 2015

• Exhibits Open: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Educational Sessions: 8 a.m. - Noon

• Exhibits Open: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Educational Sessions: 8 a.m. - Noon

• Industry Appreciation Party

5 p.m. - 25¢ Tap Beer - 6 p.m Music

• Exhibits Open: 9 a.m.

• World Health Organization Talk: 1 p.m.Rooms: 133-135

• Exhibits Close: 2 p.m.

5 p.m. - Wednesday, Feb. 25Sagamore Ballroom2nd Floor - Indiana Convention Center

Doors Open. . . . . . . . 5 p.m.

Blackjack Billy . . . . 6 p.m.

Truck Giveaway. . . 7 p.m.Cole Swindell. . . . . . 7:30 p.m.

IndustryAppreciation Party


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WWETT SHOW INFORMATION

Food ServiceFor your convenience we have made arrangements for

food courts located throughout the exhibit areas. In addition,

a restaurant has been added to allow for a more relaxed

sit-down lunch. Please see the floor plan in this program for

locations. There are hundreds of additional dining options

available just blocks away in downtown Indianapolis.

Complimentary CoffeeVisit Indy will be providing you with complimentary coffee

each morning. The coffee will be available near the main

registration area.

Parking Parking is available throughout the downtown area

of Indianapolis. $10 per day parking is available on

the south side of Lucas Oil Stadium.

Scooter Rental Scooters and wheelchairs are available for rent.

They can be picked up in room 144.

• 4 Day Rental ......................$300 (M-T)

• 3 Day Rental ......................$200 (T-T)

• 2 Day Rental ......................$100

• 1 Day Rental ......................$80

Indianapolis InformationThe Visit Indy staff will be in the City Concierge

booth located in the Crossroads Corridor and near

the main registration area. They can answer any and

all of your questions about the great city of Indianapolis.

Coat and Luggage CheckFor your convenience, a coat and luggage check

is located in room 143 across the hall from the

registration desk.

Show BadgesBadges must be worn at all times, and are required for

admission to all Show events including the Wednesday

Night Industry Appreciation Party. There is a $5

replacement charge for lost badges.

For information about Indianapolis

as well as coupons and maps visit:

www.visitindy.com/wwett15


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1980 was perhaps one of the most stellar years in

movie-making history — five modern-day clas-

sics: The Shining, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes

Back, Airplane!, Caddyshack, and The Blues Brothers were all in theaters. Allof these movies hold up remarkably well some 35 years later. Simply ex-

claim, “It’s in the hole!” or confirm anything with a man named Roger

by replying “roger, Roger” and you won’t stare back at a tilted head with

a confused look, but most likely a nodding smirk. Like these classic flicks,

the WWETT Show has proved enduring as well.

In early 1981, likely inspired by Jake and Elwood Blues, Pumper maga-

zine and COLE Publishing founders Bob Kendall and Pete Lawonn drove

to Nashville in tan polyester suits and held the first Liquid Waste Hauler’s

Show. It was set up in a small, dimly lit exhibit hall at the Opryland Hotel

with a couple dozen vendors and a hundred or so attendees. Today, that

entire event would fit squarely into the exhibit space some companies hold

solely for themselves ... with room to spare. We’ve moved beyond vendors

peddling plywood restrooms and steel septic tanks to some of the world’s

most technically advanced equipment for collecting, treating and trans-

porting wastewater.

This is the only place in North America where it all comes together un-

der one roof. The people. The equipment. The networking. The education.

The atmosphere. It is all here and we are thrilled to have you as part of it.

Get out and meet colleagues, shake hands, kick tires, and most important ...

give yourself a pat on the back — the 35th annual WWETT Show is your

opportunity to interact with thousands of other proud, passionate water

and wastewater professionals.

“It’s a Cinderella story. Outta nowhere. A former greenskeeper, now,

about to become the Masters Champion.” Thank you for 35 outstanding

years — here’s to feeling like the Masters Champion.


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• 6” Pro Comp Lift

• Five Nitto 35x12.50x20 Trail Grappler Tires

• Five XD 808 Menace 20” Wheels

• Bushwacker Wheel Flares

• Pro Comp Skid Plate

• Hammerhead Pre-Runner Front Bumper

• Hammerhead Rear Bumper

• Smittybilt X20 12,000lb Winch

• Smittybilt Defender Roof Rack

• Smittybilt Bed-mounted Spare Tire Carrier• Iron Cross Full Length Steps

• Scorpion Spray-on Bedlining System

• 20” LED SR-Series Bumper-mounted Light Bar

• 40” LED SR-Series Rack-mounted Light Bar

• Four 4.72” Cannon Rack-mounted Lights

• Two 4.72” Cannon Front Bumper-mounted Lights

• Two 4.72” Cannon Rear Bumper-mounted Lights

• Custom Katzkin Black with Blue Piping Leather

Interior and WWETT Embroidered Headrests

• Tinted Windows

• Custom WWETT Vinyl Truck Wrap

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4 Extended Cab(MSRP $41,665)

Grand Prize Total

$62,653 - or $35,000 Cash! Complete rules at wwett.com/rules

In celebration of our 35th anniversary

this off-road modified 2014 Chevrolet 4x4

pickup truck (or alternately $35,000 cash)

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World Health OrganizationTalk Set for Thursday Vlugman will discuss survival and life expectancy of

communicable diseases in water and wastewater

Since the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa hit the

headlines, many in the wastewater industry have asked

about the potential for various communicable diseases to

spread through the pumping, transport and handling of septage

and sludges containing human waste. Attendees at the 2015 Water

& Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show have the

opportunity to hear the latest information on the topic from a

World Health Organization official.

Dr. Adrianus Vlugman, WHO senior advisor on water, sanita-

tion and environmental health, will speak Thursday, Feb. 26, at

1 p.m. in Rooms 133-135 at the Indiana Convention Center as

part of an extensive series of WWETT Show speakers and semi-

nars. The talk on the transfer of communicable diseases is freeand open to anyone.

Vlugman will provide a general overview covering the survival

and life expectancy of communicable diseases in water and waste-

water. Among other topics, he will cover:

• Safety precautions to consider when handling water

and wastewater in developing nations.

• The likelihood of communicable diseases to be spread or

passed through both centralized wastewater plants and

decentralized onsite wastewater systems.

• Whether there is a concern for the spread of

communicable diseases through land application of

properly treated sewage, biosolids or septage.

Space for this presentation is limited.

Thursday February 26 - 1 p.m.

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Doors Open. . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.

Blackjack Billy . . . . 6 p.m.

Truck Giveaway . . 7 p.m.

Cole Swindell . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.

Country music’s newest breakout artist, Cole Swindell, will bring his musical talents to the

WWETT Show Industry Appreciation Party for 2015! Don’t miss this private concert just for

WWETT Show attendees and exhibitors.

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NAWT TrackRoom 234-236

8 a.m. Septage Processing Introduction:Working with an Engineer

9:30 a.m. Analyzing Your Resources:

What Goes on Around You is Important!11 a.m. Introduction to Odor Control

Onsite Installer TrackRoom 231-233

8 a.m. Soils, Design, O&M: What Every InstallerShould Know

9:30 a.m. Best Installation Practices forTrouble-Free Pump Controls

11 a.m. Introduction to Effluent Filters

Municipal Sewer &Water TrackRoom 237-239

8 a.m. Mapping Solutions for Repair andMaintenance of Water Distribution Systems

9:30 a.m. The Shift from Reactive to ProactiveWastewater Management Best Practices11 a.m. Why Hasn’t Your Sewer System Evaluation

Survey Testing Worked?

Treatment PlantOperator TrackRoom 240-242

8 a.m. An Emerging Technology for Lagoon-BasedNutrient Removal

9:30 a.m. The New Wastewater: Collection SystemChallenges Caused by Today’s Modern Trash

11 a.m. Wastewater Microbiology

Industry Safety TrackRoom 243-245

8 a.m. New Trends and Technology in Equipmentfor Excavation Safety

9:30 a.m. Best Practices: Use, Care and Repair ofHigh-Pressure Sewer Cleaning Hose

11 a.m. Development and Execution of a Cross-BorePrevention Program

Business TrackRoom 130-132

8 a.m. How to Position Your Company in the Market Today

9:30 a.m. Six Proven Tactics to Generate Leads andTurn Them Into Revenue11 a.m. Growth by Acquisition or Exiting Gracefully:

Buying or Selling a Septic or Sewer Business

Cleaner TrackRoom 133-135

8 a.m. Drain Cleaning Methods - Then and Now9:30 a.m. The Physics of Pipe Cleaning Tools and

How I Make it Work for Me

11 a.m. Lateral Lining – Are You Using the Right Tool?

Industry TechnologyTrackRoom 136-138

8 a.m. How to Manage Septic Systemsusing Remote Monitoring

9:30 a.m. GPS Tracking: Hype Vs. Reality

11 a.m. Wireless Controls in the Waterjet Industry:Sacrificing Safety for Convenience

Septic TrackRoom 140-142

8 a.m. True Crime Scene Stories: How to Inspectand Troubleshoot Suspect Onsite Systems

9:30 a.m. One Man’s Waste is Another Man’s Treasure

11 a.m. Coconut Fragments-Based Biofiltration

Tuesday SessionsFebruary 24, 2015

NAWT TrackRoom 234-236

Septage Processing Introduction:Working with an Engineer 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Speaker: Dave Gustafson P.E.

This session provides a brief overview of septage management andtreatment options, and a way of thinking about what type of facility or

set of options best fit your vision for your business. A step-by-step processis provided to explain how to work with an engineer to get the plans youwant. An example of the process will be provided during the session.

Dave Gustafson, P.E., is a civil engineer who has been a trainer in thenationally recognized Minnesota licensing program for more than 10years. He has explained septic system operations and performance tomore than 10,000 people from more than 30 states. He is a registeredcivil engineer and regularly designs, troubleshoots and gets his handsdirty in the onsite field. His approach to training is hands-on and practicalwith a spice of humor.

Analyzing Your Resources: WhatGoes on Around You is Important! 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Speaker: Tom Frank

This presentation describes how to approach analyzing your individualsituation to see if a septage treatment facility is for you and yourbusiness. It covers working with your neighbors, approaching your localregulators and how to look at your current operation. Examples offacilities that have been visited and evaluated through six years of wastetreatment symposiums will be discussed and highlighted.

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Tom Frank is President of Tim Frank Septic Tank Cleaning Company, afull-service onsite business acquired by his parents in 1966. He has hadan active role in building and operating the treatment facility owned andoperated by Septage Residual Recycling, a sister company to Tim FrankSeptic. Frank is the current past president of the National Association ofWastewater Technicians and a past president of the Ohio Waste HaulersAssociation.

Introduction to Odor Control11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Speaker: Tom Ferrero

The basics of controlling odors at your facility will be discussed, includingcommon methods of odor control for specific situations, describing thepositives and negatives of the methods. Current technologies are dis-cussed with description of their parts and functions. It provides a doorway

to begin an analysis of what technologies may fit your situation.

Beginning as a septic tank pumper in a family-owned business, Tom Fer-rero now has over 40 years experience in the septage industry and hasheld positions in septage industry associations on a national, state andlocal level. Ferrero has owned and operated several septage treatmentfacilities since 1984, at times treating as much as 200,000 gallons perday at his facilities.

Onsite Installer TrackRoom 231-233

Soils, Design, O&M: What Every Installer Should Know 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Speaker: Brendan Cory

In this session we will discuss soil evaluation and water tables and howthose evaluations play a role in the sizing and siting of onsite wastewatertreatment systems. There will be brief coverage of conventional systems,

as well as discussion of the proper installation of ATUs and how theyfunction to meet regulatory standards. O&M will be discussed, includingdosing, volt readings and measuring drainback. The course will alsoinvolve a sample Q&A session, which will cover how to truthfully answerquestions typically asked by homeowners.

Brendan Cory is the owner of BSC Environmental. He has certificationtraining in trenching and excavation, laser safety, construction safety,underground safety, hand and power tool safety, surveying, confined-space entry, OSHA 10 and MSHA. He also has a variety of certifications

though manufacturer courses. Cory started working in the constructionfield after graduating from Tiverton High School in 1973. He formed BSCEnvironmental with the goal of being specialists in OWTS from designto O&M. BSC does design, repair, inspection, installation, remediation,consulting and O&M.

Best Installation Practices forTrouble-Free Pump Controls9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Speaker: Brett Wilfong

This presentation will discuss the best methods for installing wastewaterpump control panels and float switches, things that can lead to prematurepump system failures and troubleshooting pump systems when problemsdo occur. We will also cover some basic electrical theory, control panelcomponents and how to read an electrical schematic. This should serveas good introduction to anyone wanting to learn more about installingand troubleshooting wastewater pump systems. It can also be used as arefresher for industry veterans.

Brett Wilfong is Distributor Sales Manager for SJE-Rhombus, a leadingmanufacturer of water and wastewater controls located in Detroit Lakes,Minn. His responsibilities include working with manufacturers’ representa-tives, wholesale distributors and contractors throughout the United Statesand Canada. Brett has over 20 years of sales experience in the water andwastewater industries and regularly participates in state onsite associationevents around the country.

Introduction to Effluent Filters11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Speaker: Bob Smith

This presentation begins by comparing and contrasting the four method-ologies for providing sewer service: conventional gravity sewer, grindersewer, vacuum sewer and effluent-only sewer. Advantages and disad-vantages, capabilities and limitations will be discussed for all methods,as well as the implications for selection of appropriate treatment technolo-gies following these methods. One of the critical components that seteffluent sewers apart from any of the other systems is the interceptoror septic tank. Time will be spent on design and function of the primarytankage, flow modulation, storage, long-term solids digestion, the impor-tance of watertightness and the appropriate methods of construction andspecification. Additional on-lot components that are also characteristic of

effluent sewers will be defined and discussed as well.

Finally, a few slides will be presented showing one of the oldest STEPsystems in the country, which is operating very well after 30-plus yearsand is a model for sustainable wastewater infrastructure.

Bob Smith has worked as a systems engineer for Orenco Systems Inc.since 2002. He earned his degree in mechanical engineering from theUniversity of Washington in 1996, then began his career as a designengineer for several private companies. At Orenco, Bob works withdistributors, designers, engineers and regulators on commercial onsitewastewater treatment systems in the southwest region of the UnitedStates. In addition to providing engineering and tech support services,Bob offers training on commercial systems and makes presentations atregional conferences.

Municipal Sewer

& Water TrackRoom 237-239

Mapping Solutions for Repair and Maintenance of Water DistributionSystems8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Speaker: Lynn Hurley

This presentation will demonstrate the power of integrating GIS mapswith the equipment to do testing, maintenance programs and datacollection for water distribution systems. Traditionally maps are usedonly to plan testing and maintenance activities. Those activities must be

performed independently using outdated and antiquated methods andequipment before maps can be updated. New technology integratestesting and maintenance equipment with the GIS mapping system.This means less work, greater accuracy, time saved and maps t hat areupdated immediately which equate to thousand of dollars in savings.This presentation will show examples of this integration and how thesesystems can be utilized by any size utility.

Lynn Hurley, CEO of Hurco Technologies Inc., has been involved with thewater and wastewater industry for almost half a decade. Shortly afterstarting a service company specializing in pipeline installation, his first in-

vention was created out of necessity: a re-rounder for repairing deflectedPVC sewer pipe. Lynn continued to develop innovative solutions to fill thevoids he encountered working in various areas of the industry, which leadto the creation of Hurco Technologies. To date, Lynn has been awarded19 United States patents, with several patents pending. Throughout hiscareer, Lynn has set a high bar in development and manufacturing prod-ucts to test, maintain and repair sewer and water systems with innovativedesigns and an absolute concern for safety.

The Shift from Reactive to

Proactive Wastewater Management Best Practices9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Speaker: Ed Richards

The wastewater industry is facing increased challenges. There are over1 million miles of antiquated wastewater pipes in the U.S. These pipesare “out of sight, out of mind.” Traditional maintenance of these pipes isreactive, solving daily catastrophes and broken systems. There are criticalrisks associated with this type of reactive maintenance, such as the im-pact of wastewater systems failures on the overall water ecosystem and

environment. This proactive approach allows us to understand failures andidentify potential failures (what/when/where/why). There is a needfor an analytics engine to provide statistical and predictive warnings andnotifications on failures. Owners must implement best practices throughpeople, processes, standards and technology in order to proactively man-age and maintain wastewater systems.

Ed Richards is the President/CEO of t4 Spatial, a Santa Barbara-basedcompany. Richards is a mechanical environmental engineer with a degreefrom Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. As an entrepreneur, he has over 30 yearsof leadership in the mechanical, engineering, infrastructure and construc-

tion industries. Over the past 14 years, Richards has focused on thetransformation of these industries by focusing on the convergence withthe IT industry. Richards’ passion, energy and vision is keenly focused onhelping advance these industries by leveraging technology, IP networksand internet services to enable environmental sustainability and workflow process efficiencies.


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Why Hasn’t Your Sewer System Evaluation Survey Testing Worked? 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Speaker: Scott Belz

Sewer system evaluation surveys, or sanitary sewer evaluation surveys(SSES), have been in use to conduct systematic examinations ofsewer systems since the early 1970s. The purpose of these surveysis to identify inflow and infiltration (I&I) and determine the locations,estimated flow rates, type and cost of sewer rehabilitation versus the costof transporting and treating each I&I source to a wastewater treatmentplant. The original SSES manual recommended many types of testingand inspection methods; however, time and experience have shown thatsome of the methods are not effective or even fail to identify certain

sources, especially on private property. Many methods defined earlyon have been enhanced due to emerging technologies such as polecameras and lateral launch cameras. The ability to capture deficienciesand rate their significance has also increased and been standardizeddue to programs such as the Pipeline Assessment Certification Program,which is widely used in closed circuit television inspections. This sessionidentifies some of the methods and components of an SSES program thatare known to find I&I sources, and others that need more thought andconsideration if they should be chosen as part of an SSES program.

Scott Belz has been employed with URS Corporation for over 35 yearsand specializes in sewer system evaluation and inspection. He is theProgram Manager for the Field Services Group, which conducts field inves-tigations for municipalities and sewer districts throughout the country. Hehas attended Cleveland Cuyahoga Community College, trained in in-flowmonitoring from Marsh McBirney and Sigma Flow Meters, has 40-hourHazardous Worker Operation training and 35 years of on-the-job training.

Treatment Plant

Operator TrackRoom 240-242

An Emerging Technology for Lagoon-Based Nutrient Removal8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Speaker: Tim Canter

Conventional stabilization or aerated lagoon technologies have a limitedcapacity for nutrient removal, part icularly under cold-weather conditions.Low operational temperature in lagoons often results in the inhibition of

nitrification. It may be possible to improve low-temperature nitrification byselecting for autotrophic nitrifying organisms by increasing solids concen-tration while decreasing available carbonaceous BOD, and the low F/Mratio in extended aeration provides that environment. The IntermittentDischarge Extended Aeration Lagoon (IDEAL) combines extended aerationwith a decanting reactor to effectively remove ammonia and a significantportion of nitrate/nitrite in an earthen basin. The IDEAL was testedthrough the winter of 2013-2014 for a variety of common pollutants(i.e., BOD, TSS, ammonia, etc.). It consistently demonstrated the abilityto remove high amounts of BOD, TSS, and ammonia-nitrogen, with ~66percent total nitrogen removal, at liquor temperatures less than 3° C.

Tim Canter has been focused on developing new processes for theadvanced treatment of wastewater before receiving his MSD inenvironmental engineering from the Missouri University of Science and

Technology in Rolla, Mo. Successes include mobile systems for the USArmy, total nitrogen treatment systems and development of a self-mixingbiogas generator sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Founda-tion. Canter left a Ph.D. program and joined Environmental DynamicsInternational in 2013 to assist in the development of advanced treatmentsystems for earthen basins.

The New Wastewater: CollectionSystem Challenges Caused byToday’s Modern Trash9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Speaker: Robert Domkowski

Municipalities continue to be burdened with poorly performing collectionsystems due to the increasing level of introduction of nonwoven “flush-able” items by users. Collection system operational costs are skyrocketingdue to increased energy usage as solids-handling pumps partially clogwhile maintenance budgets are unnecessarily consumed as staff frequentlyneed to pull pumps to remove clogs. This paper will provide an overviewof activities occurring throughout the U.S. on the legislative level, statelevel and at several large municipalities to eliminate this problem.

Robert Domkowski has more than 30 years of experience in wastewaterand stormwater pump selection and in pumping station design. Hiscurrent position is Engineering Consultant and Training Manager for XylemInc., Flygt Products. He holds a B.S. degree in mechanical engineeringfrom Fairfield University, School of Engineering, Fairfield, Conn., withpost-graduate engineering studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Domkowski serves on the WEF Collection Systems and Stormwater Com-mittees, is an invited member of the WEF Flushables Task Force, memberof the New England WEA Collection Systems Committee, is past presidentof the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association and is a recipient of the

WEF Golden Manhole Award.

Wastewater Microbiology 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Speaker: Ryan Hennessy

This session will cover the importance of microscopic evaluation forprocess control and troubleshooting in wastewater systems. Topics includefloc formation, judging floc structure, ranking filamentous bacteria abun-dance, judging polysaccharide (slime) content of samples, determining atwhat abundance of particular organisms problems begin to develop, iden-

tification methods for filamentous bacteria and troubleshooting tips foroperators. The objective of the class is for participants to understand thereasons for sludge quality problems, be able to identify a “good qualitysludge” from a “bad quality sludge” at 10x objective, and to understandthat determining what is occurring through microscopic evaluation can beused for process control and troubleshooting.

Ryan Hennessy is a technical wastewater service provider who specializesin wastewater microscopy, training and troubleshooting of systems.His background includes seven years’ experience as a wastewater leadoperator and in-house microscopy consultant for Woodard and Curran

and American Water. Hennessy currently provides “behind the scenes”support for chemical companies, engineering companies and variousdistribution partners for Microbial Discovery Group. He is a Grade 4wastewater operator in Wisconsin.

Industry Safety TrackRoom 243-245

New Trends and Technology in Equipment for Excavation Safety 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Speaker: Mike Ross

Infrastructure rehabilitation is most likely to occur in areas with the mostchallenging construction conditions, particularly excavation work whichplaces large, dangerous construction equipment in direct contact withpeople and private property. A focus on safety is an essential responsibil-ity of the contractor for both personnel working underground and damageprevention. Efficiency Production offers an in-depth presentation thatcovers current and emerging trends for excavation safety in urban,residential and congested environments; options and requirements for ex-cavation safety, including OSHA standards; and specific new techniques,technology and safety equipment available to general contractors andsubcontractors.

Mike Ross is Shoring Specialist and National Training Director at EfficiencyProduction Inc. Ross has worked in the public utility construction industryfor more than 25 years serving in many job positions from laborer tosuperintendent and project manager. He has been Shoring Specialist

with Efficiency Production Inc. since 2005, where his duties includeproviding shoring solutions to underground contractors and municipalities.A founding member of the Special Operations Shoring Division, he hasworked on many complicated and high-profile shoring projects in NorthAmerica. Recently he was named Corporate Training Coordinator for NorthAmerican operations. He is a certified NUCA instructor for CompetentPerson and Confined-Space Safety training.

Best Practices: Use, Care and Repair of High-Pressure Sewer

Cleaning Hose9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Speaker: Bob Glick

This presentation will cover the following through the use of hands-on samples, real-world experiences and a slide presentation: how toidentify the manufacturer of high-pressure sewer cleaning hose, how toidentify the working pressure of the hose, proper usage and protectiontechniques, what to look for as indicators of wear and damage to yourhose and how to properly mend your hose in the field and in the shop.The presentation is based on the work done by Parker Industries over 20years ago in teaching users how to identify the proper manufacturer oftheir hose and how to properly mend and repair in the field. Today’s talkuses this base and adds more recent real-world experience.

Bob Glick graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with abachelor’s degree in business. Glick has spent the past 16 years atUEMSI, assisting OEMs, Distributors and end users with their sewer hosequestions. Prior to that he worked 15 years in the rubber extruding andrubber molding industry.


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Development and Execution of aCross-Bore Prevention Program11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Speaker: Matt Timberlake

Cross bores have become a t hreat to municipal and private sewer systemsas the use of HDD has increased for installation of buried gas piping.This talk will focus on developing and executing a standard operatingprocedure for the use of CCTV inspection and locating in sanitary sewerlateral lines used to minimize the risk of injury, loss of life and propertydamage from utility cross bores. Cross-bore prevention can be ensuredwith proper selection of methods and management of installations. Typesof inspections include pre-design surveys, pre-construction surveys, post-construction and legacy cross bore surveys. Discussion will focus on goal

setting, planning and field execution with real-world view from the fieldas well as documented results of current programs in use with referencesto the CBSA (Cross Bore Safety Association).

Matt Timberlake is the Vice President of the family owned and operatedTed Berry Company Inc. He is responsible for daily operations, profit andloss, and management of over fifty employees. Timberlake prides himselfon being a hands-on owner/manager and works closely with his fatherand business partner Jim Timberlake. A passionate trainer, Timberlakepresents regularly at many local and national technical conferences includ-ing UCT, ICUEE, Northeast Trenchless Association, Maine JETCC, MaineMRWA, NH GSRWA, NASTT No-Dig, US EPA Municipal Outreach Programsand many others.

Business TrackRoom 130-132

How to Position Your Companyin the Market Today

8 a.m. to 9 a.m.Speaker: Mike Agugliaro

Where does your company belong in its industry? Taking your servicebusiness to another level, or even maintaining its current level, requiresyou to identify the position you’d like to have in your market. In thispresentation, Mike Agugliaro will discuss how identifying your target audi-ence, finding a unique selling proposition and establishing an effectivemarketing strategy can help position your company exactly where youwant it in the market.

Mike Agugliaro has been a successful service-business owner for mo rethan 20 years. In addition to being the co-owner of Gold Medal Service,one of the most successful HVAC, plumbing and electrical businesses inthe U.S., he also runs a service-business mentoring firm, ServiceKey.Through ServiceKey, Mike applies his real-life experience to help strug-gling business owners identify problems in their current business model,solve them and be more successful. Mike is a certified professionalspeaker, a licensed electrical contractor and an ICS and HHS inspector. Hegraduated from East Brunswick Vo-Tech school, with salutatorian honors,and Middlesex County College.

Six Proven Tactics toGenerate Leads and Turn

Them Into Revenue9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Speaker: Dianna Worthington

This session is designed to give att endees straightforward advice onhow to make the phone ring with qualified leads and tactics to turnthose phone calls into viable, consistent sales dollars. Heather McLeod,national brand manager for Mr. Rooter Plumbing, will reveal three secretsto harnessing the power of online marketing. These tactics have led toconsistent, valuable business leads and are proven strategies for buildingbrand recognition and making your phone ring with quality customerinquiries. Dianna Worthington, franchise consultant, is a proven industry

leader, assisting business owners in increasing their sales and improvingtheir bottom line. During this session, Worthington will coach attendeeson three tactics that have been shown to drastically improve the salesclose, increase the job average and build a more confident, assertiveplumbing technician.

Dianna is a Franchise Consultant and Training Manager for Mr. RooterLLC. She joined Mr. Rooter Plumbing in 2011 after 18 years in educa-tion, teaching elementary and secondary education before moving intoadministration as a high school principal. In her role as Franchise Con-

sultant and trainer, Dianna is passionate about coaching her franchiseesto embrace the Mr. Rooter systems and in turn realize greater success.Canadian born and raised, she moved to the United States in 1987,spending the last 16 years in Waco.

Growth by Acquisition or ExitingGracefully: Buying or Selling aSeptic or Sewer Business11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Speaker: A. Rhodes Wilson

Whether you are buying or selling a business, this session is for you.After completion of this session you will be able to: identify prospectivebuyers or sellers and make a successful approach; apply appropriatevaluation factors in determining a fair offer price; understand potentialpitfalls of the sale and how to identify and understand typical sales termsand conditions; structure the deal; and know what to expect at closingand during the transition. Proper planning and preparation will make thesale of the business go smoothly, avoid issues and result in a successfultransition for both the buyer and seller.

A. Rhodes Wilson is a successful businessman with over forty years of

experience in positions requiring creative thinking, detailed planning andfaultless execution. After graduating from West Point, Wilson servedseven years as an artillery officer with the U.S. Army before he resignedto further his education (MBA, University of South Dakota). Wilsoncontinued his military career on a part-time basis in the National Guarduntil his retirement. Wilson held management positions at Citibank SouthDakota and Merrill Lynch before starting his own tax and accountingpractice in 1989. To add value for his clients, Wilson added securitiesand insurance licenses in 1992 and became a certified financial plannerin 2001.

Drain Cleaning TrackRoom 133-135

Drain Cleaning Methods -Then and Now 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Speaker: Jake Saltzman

It doesn’t matter how long you have been cleaning drains, you needto always keep up with the best practices and technology available toyou. Knowing what tools and equipment are best suited for the job isessential for optimum productivity. In this session we will cover the vari-ous methods used for cleaning small-diameter piping in a range of pipematerials and the most common types of blockages. We possess years ofexperience in plumbing, drain cleaning and pipeline rehabilitation as wellas field training in Finland. Current cleaning methods and an introductionto some European cleaning techniques will be discussed.

Jake Saltzman is a licensed plumber in the state of Illinois who special-izes in infrastructure maintenance and repair, is a certified trenchlessrepair specialist and is Worldwide Technical Director for Picote SolutionsInc. He completed a five-year apprenticeship through Plumbers Local 501in Chicago, Ill., and studied sales, marketing and business managementat Waubonsee College in Sugar Grove, Ill. The former owner of First

Response Sewer Services Inc., Saltzman is a certified confined-spaceentry instructor with extensive OSHA and trench safety training.He is now traveling the globe training and educating contractors andengineers about the importance of infrastructure maintenance, repairand rehabilitation.

The Physics of Pipe Cleaning Toolsand How I Make it Work for Me9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Speaker: Kurt Rivoire

Cleaning with water pressure requires that all components are in balanceand work as a single system. Mishandle one element and you are nolonger working optimally. Just having a high-quality nozzle does not guar-antee optimum cleaning. Do I know my parameters? The answer in mostcases is “not really” and here is why. Parameters should be measurableto be accurate. Unfortunately t he circumstances around cleaning pipes arenever the same and cannot be measured accurately. Fortunately you cancompensate for it with skill and adjust the system accordingly. Make theright interpretation of the parameters and select and set the tool/nozzleon hand to optimize the system. To do so we will analyze the physics ofthe nozzle and the influence of pressure and flow on it. It pays to have

the right nozzle with the right setup and save resources.

Kurt Rivoire was born in Switzerland, where he attended school and re-ceived vocational training before graduating with a degree in mechanicalengineering in 1977. Rivoire served in the Swiss military and was lateremployed in technical positions like maintenance engineering and projectmanagement in Nigeria, France and the U.S. He was founder and generalmanager of CRM Inc., a converting machinery company in Merrillville,Ind., and did consulting work for converting machinery companies in SaoPaulo, Brazil, and Switzerland. Rivoire is currently sales and marketing

manager at Duebre/Brendle Nozzles in Dettingen, Germany, and ownerof Jet Clean Tools USA, Inc., in Merrillville, Ind.


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Lateral Lining – Are You Usingthe Right Tool? 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Speaker: Leke Osi

Pipes and drains come in all shapes, sizes and specs, some with clean-outs, some without, some with bends, some straight, some with liveinfiltration, some with single-ended access or, in fact, no real access …the list is endless. Mathematically there are over 1 million drain pipepermutations and configurations making it totally impossible for one drainlining or pipelining system to fit as a remedy for all. This session describesthe industry standard methodology and explains some of the shortcomingsand challenges of using a standard method on nonstandard situations. Itexplains how the old adage of “using the right tool for the right job” may

be applied to CIPP lateral lining and thus reduces the risk of installationfailure. The speaker gives examples of innovations from manufacturersand installers around the world to solve some of the problems encoun-tered by CIPP installers. The session is useful for beginners looking to getinto to CIPP or experienced aficionados looking to expand their toolbox.

Leke Osi is an engineer who got thrust into the CIPP world in the UnitedKingdom during its infancy stage, 25 years ago. Osi is t he president oflateral lining manufacturer Easy Liner LLC, based in York, Penn., and afounding member of Gadmon Industries UK, one of the first companies inthe world to adapt mainline CIPP technology to residential applications.

Osi has trained over 400 installers around the world and has beeninvolved in over 10 million feet of CIPP lateral lining.

Industry Technology TrackRoom 136-138

How to Manage Septic SystemsUsing Remote Monitoring 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Speaker: Scott Robinson

Remote monitoring and smart control systems are the necessary futureof operation and maintenance for the success of the decentralized onsitemarket. Learn how advances in control systems and remote monitoringsolutions can save both customers and maintenance providers timeand money while better protecting environmental health. See howmaintenance companies are using this technology to become proactivevs. reactive to operation and maintenance. Designers will learn howthey can better protect themselves and design better systems through

advances in control system technology.

Scott Robinson is Managing Director of RH2O North America in Ontario,Canada. RH2O is a manufacturer and supplier of decentralized wastewa-ter, rainwater harvesting and control systems. Robinson started early inthis industry working as a teen with the family precast concrete businessmaking septic tanks. After graduating from the University of Guelph witha Bachelor of Commerce degree, Robinson came back into the familybusiness. In identifying that service is key to successful decentralizedsystems management, Robinson has overseen the development of a lineof control panels that use advanced remote monitoring technology toassure property owners, designers, installers and building officials thatinstalled technologies are operating as intended.

GPS Tracking: Hype Vs. Reality 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Speaker: Richard Banks

Technology obviously helps our businesses grow and gives us theadvantage over competition and outside influences. GPS tracking is oneof those technologies that adds more to your bottom line if it fits yourbusiness. Choose the wrong option and you’ll be saddled with headachesand frustrations slowing you down and eating into your profits. Learnhow to spot the hype of GPS tracking through the reality of thetechnology. You’ll learn what matters most when making the decision toimplement GPS tracking within your core business functions. Understandsuch factors as refresh rates, leasing hardware versus purchasing it,contracts or no contracts and features that really help you manage your

mobile workforce.Richard Banks is the National Sales Director for US Fleet Tracking withmore than 25 years of executive sales leadership, business developmentand direct and channel sales experience in the publishing and technologyindustries. He leads partnership integration and ensures that US FleetTracking clients purchase the proper GPS tracking equipment for t heirneeds. Banks was a sales consultant to US Fleet Tracking from the initialstartup and was hired full-time in 2009 to lead the sales department.Banks holds a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and managementfrom Mars Hill University.

Wireless Controls in the Waterjet Industry: Sacrificing Safety forConvenience11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Speaker: Terry Gromes Jr.

This session will be an assessment of the hands-free initiative currentlysweeping the contractor market of the high-pressure waterjetting/water-blasting industry. There will be a discussion of safety vs. convenience, vs.productivity, and vs. cost-effectiveness. Moreover, a sincere consideration

of if and where fully automated or mechanized equipment is applicable inthe contractor arena will be addressed. If they will permit, Peinnemann,NLB, and Terydon Inc. will be showcased as examples of the evolutionof hands-free waterblasting, with the benefits of wireless, Bluetooth andcomputerized 21st century technology.

Terry Gromes Sr. began his career at Timken Company as a machinistjourneyman. In 1994, Gromes founded the family-owned business, Tery-don Inc., over which he still presides. The company has been fashionedto focus on the needs of the waterjetting industry, specializing in the

development of high-pressure waterjetting tooling and delivery systems.He has accumulated over 25 years of designing and manufacturingexperience, concentrating on custom mechanized applications in thewaterjetting industry. Gromes has 16 patents and patents pending.

Septic TrackRoom 140-142

True Crime Scene Stories: How to Inspect and Troubleshoot SuspectOnsite Systems8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Speaker: Dawn Long

The clues are abundant: gurgling, sluggish drains, backups, soil depres-sions and sewer odors. As the chief inspector of this onsite crime scene,your top suspect is the septic tank, but interpreting the evidence dependson first recognizing it. Through photographs, this presentation will

examine crucial components of point-of-sale inspection forms that will aidinspectors and maintenance providers in correctly identifying “who doneit.” It also will cover liability for inspectors and service providers who arealmost unanimously held accountable, and debunk myths surroundingpoint-of-sale inspections.

In 2001, Dawn and Don Long opened American Septic Service, a Sierra-Vista, Ariz.-based company specializing in inspecting and troubleshootingonsite systems. Long’s graphic seminars based on field research add anextra dimension to classroom sessions for pumpers, onsite installers andservice providers. She is a regular presenter at Arizona-based NAWT inspec-

tor training courses, and has been a featured speaker on Education Day atthe Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International and at the 2011National Association of Wastewater Recycling Conference. Long is a mem-ber of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Onsite WastewaterAdvisory Committee and a state-certified site and soil evaluator.

One Man’s Waste is Another Man’s Treasure9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Speaker: Gary S. MacConnell, P.E.

Historically, septage and waste cooking grease have been nothing morethan waste products, which must be disposed. Finding a beneficial enduse for the waste or transformation of the waste into value-added productis the first step, which must be taken to make the waste valuable. Oncethe waste is made valuable, it can then be used to generate a cash flow.There are numerous examples where septage and waste cooking greasehave been transformed into value-added products. While some of theseoperations are quite large others are relatively small. Examples andtechnologies are provided for virtually any size of operation.

Gary S. MacConnell, P.E., is a consulting engineer with 30 years ofexperience. He is currently President of MacConnell & Associates PC andGreen Global Technologies. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree inbiology from Gettysburg College and has graduate degrees from DukeUniversity which include a Master of Science in environmental engineer-ing, a Master of Science in environmental management, and a Masterof Business Administration. MacConnell has made over 50 presentationsthroughout his career. He has worked on projects in numerous states andinternationally. His area of expertise is wastewater, including onsite ordecentralized systems.


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Analyzing Onsite Septic System Malfunctions and the Options for Prevention and Correction11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Speaker: Dennis Hallahan, P.E.

Reducing onsite septic system malfunctions and developing best practicesto prevent and correct them is a major ongoing effort in the onsite/ decentralized wastewater treatment industry. With challenging sites,remote locations, poor soils and regulatory challenges among the manyissues that face designers and installers, manufacturers are developingnew and specialized products to address the ever-changing onsite waste-water treatment landscape. This presentation will review some specificmalfunctions/challenges and present the technologies and system designstrategies that have emerged to address them. In addition, it will draw on

two specific applications case studies to illustrate solutions/approaches tomeet the challenge of installing high-functioning systems in difficult soils.

Dennis Hallahan has over 20 years of experience with onsite wastewatertreatment systems design and construction. He is currently TechnicalDirector at Infiltrator Systems, where he is responsible for governmentrelations and technology transfer between Infiltrator Systems and theregulatory and design communities. Hallahan also oversees a staffthat is responsible for product research and testing for both universitiesand private consultants. He received his Master of Science degree incivil engineering from the University of Connecticut and his Bachelor of

Science in civil engineering from the University of Vermont. Dennis is aregistered professional engineer in Colorado and Connecticut. Dennis alsoholds patents for onsite wastewater products.

Municipal Sewer & Water

Case Study TrackRoom 231-233

Retrofit of the LansdowneSanitary P/S8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Speaker: Randy Colombo

The Lansdowne P/S discharge pipes were deteriorating due to the highvolume of sewerage and humidity in the station and required replacing.Over 2.5 mgd runs through the station with four catchment areascontributing to the flow so the bypass was a challenge. There was a flatsewer line that required hydraulic correction and installing a new MH.There were 10 6-inch dry-prime pumps required for the bypass and a

complete retrofit was done to the P/S in conjunction with the hydrauliccorrection to the sanitary main. Also a line stopple was required on theforce main to install a double block and bleed. A major arterial road wasclosed during the two-week construction with overland bypass pipes andwith the preventive maintenance planning the job went as well as couldbe but did have its problems. This session will help operators and seniorpersonnel see what happens during planned work.

Randy Colombo started as a laborer in 1981 with the City of Coquitlam,a suburb of Vancouver, BC. Enjoying the challenges of a sanitary sewerand its infrastructure, he continued working with the City and is currentlyan engineering technician for infrastructure management. Colombo hasalso looked after a methane protection system in a 227-acre industrialpark for the past 23 years. He is a subject matter expert for the Envi-ronmental Operators Certification Program for WWC and WD, approvingcourses and instructors for CEUs for British Columbia.

Huntington BeachSuccessfully Navigates Emergency

Repair of Fragile Storm Drain9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Speaker: Joe Cherry

When officials of the City of Huntington Beach, Calif., investigated reportsof sewage odors, they discovered a larger issue than anticipated. It wasfound that the storm drain was infiltrating groundwater heavily laden withhydrogen sulfide gas, fostering colonies of Thiobacillus bacteria that con-sume the gas and excrete sulfuric acid. The resulting acid had attackedthe concrete storm drain, turning much of it into crumbly calcium sulfate(gypsum). The city proceeded to investigate solutions, with the two-foldobjective of making cost-effective, emergency repairs on 515 feet of veryfragile storm drain under 16 feet of soil and 5 feet of groundwater and

preventing further microbiologically induced corrosion destruction. Thesolution proposed by Sancon, the engineering firm contracted by the cityto manage the repair process, ultimately included four different trenchlesstechnologies, and a very innovative dewatering method. The newlyrehabilitated storm drain is completely sound structurally and is alsopermanently and intrinsically watertight, antimicrobial and MIC-resistant.

With many years’ experience in the storm, sewer pipe and manhole re-habilitation industry, Joe Cherry provides municipalities, DOTs, applicatorsand engineers with the information and tools they need to successfullyand cost-effectively specify, design and navigate their rehabilitation

projects. Cherry has been with AP/M Permaform since 2006, supervisingmarketing and national sales staff. He is involved with MASTT in thetrenchless industry, is a past Rotarian and attended the University ofIowa.

Collection System Rehabilitation – Alternative Technology 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Speaker: Jill Davis

Low-pressure force main and grinder pump systems have long beenutilized for new construction in difficult terrain; however, the complete re-moval of inflow and infiltration, less intrusive construction and oftentimesless expense make these systems fantastic options for rehabilitation. Afive-year case study demonstrates this rehabilitation tool is great to havein your toolbox.

A Graduate of Tennessee Tech University with a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in civil engineering, Jill Davis began her career working withthe Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation in Water

Pollution Control and later as a field office manager in the TDEC Divisionof Superfund. In 2001 Davis left TDEC to become the Superintendentof Water and Wastewater for the Athens Utilities Board in Athens, Tenn.Davis, her staff and facilities have been recognized with various awardsthroughout her career at AUB for their efforts in water and wastewatertreatment and passionate efforts toward I&I reduction. She has been amember of the Tennessee Water Quality Board since 2004.

Municipal Sewer & Water

Technology TrackRoom 237-239

Implementation of Acoustic Inspection Technology at theCity of Augusta8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Speaker: Alex Churchill

The City of Augusta, Ga., manages 1,040 miles of gravity sanitarysewer mains over an area of 280 square miles. In February 2013, theybegan using the Sewer Line Rapid Assessment Tool (SL-RAT) to helpprioritize cleaning operations. They have since added several devices

and have worked toward incorporating the technology into their assetmanagement program. Currently the SL-RAT is used by two-personcrews to perform acoustic inspections. The average rate of inspection isapproximately 7,500 linear feet per day per crew. Results from theseacoustic inspections indicate that even a conservative cleaning policyguided by acoustic inspection would result in a substantial reduction inthe amount of cleaning that needs to be performed. Use of this device asa preliminary screening tool has resulted in substantial cost savings, whilesimultaneously reducing the amount of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs).Financial impact of using the technology, along with an evaluation of SSOreduction, will be discussed.

Alex Churchill is the Chief Operating Officer and a cofounder of InfoSense– manufacturer of the award-winning Sewer Line Rapid Assessment Toolor SL-RAT. Prior to working with InfoSense for the past three years, Alexheld several leadership roles with Republic Services and Blue Rhino. Hehas also worked as a management consultant for Booz & Company aswell as through his own firm, Magnus Investments. Alex has a Bachelorof Science in both physics engineering and economics from Washington& Lee as well as a Master of Business Administration from the TepperSchool at Carnegie Mellon.

Highlights from the 7th Editionof Operation and Maintenance ofWastewater Collection Systems

Manual9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Speaker: Chuck Hansen

First released in 1975 with nearly 90,000 copies in print, the Operationand Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems manual, published bythe Office of Water Programs, California State University, has undergone

several major revisions, including a new chapter on Electro Scan.Representing a new component f or EPA-mandated Capacity, Manage-ment, Operation and Maintenance (CMOM) programs and a new ASTMstandard for the certification of CIPP lining projects, this seminar coverskey aspects of the Electro Scan technology. Seminar participants willlearn (1) basic concepts and technology; (2) equipment and staffingrequirements, including major components and functionality; (3) fieldoperations, including site preparation, equipment setup, testing andreporting; and (4) practical applications, including case studies coveringpre-and post-CIPP assessments.


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Chuck Hansen is Chairman of Electro Scan Inc., recently awarded numer-ous international awards including the 2013 WEFTEC Product InnovationAward, NASTT/No-Dig Award for Best New Product and the New Economy

Magazine CleanTech Water and Wastewater Company o f the Year.Hansen is also Chairman of ASTM Subcommitte F36.2, responsible foroverseeing product standards for the “Inspection and Renewal of Waterand Wastewater Infrastructure.” Hansen is the former CEO and founder ofHansen Information Technologies. He earned his MBA from UCLA and hisBachelor of Science degree from UC Berkeley.

Technological Advancements Fulfill the Promise of ZoomSurvey Paradigm

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.Speaker: Jake Wells

Zoom survey technology has always aimed to provide a quick, com-prehensive assessment of infrastructure condition in order to help assetowners better prioritize maintenance activities. It also provides valuablediagnostic information on emergency call-outs. Today, zoom surveycameras are incorporating new technologies like HD video, Wi-Fi com-munications, advanced optics and illumination, and tablet interfaces withembedded software to deliver even greater range, better detail, increasedproductivity and immediate team-wide results access. This presentationdiscusses how zooming, more than any other inspection technology, is

poised to harness new technology in order to help municipalities boosttheir systemwide intelligence, maintenance productivity and regulatorycompliance.

Jake Wells has worked in the remote visual inspection industry for 17years, and in the environmental sector of that industry for more than14 years. His roles include marketing and product management, and hehas recently helped develop the latest generation of QuickView zoominspection camera at Envirosight. Jake holds a Bachelor of Arts in Englishliterature from Drew University and is NASSCO PACP certified.

Portable Sanitation TrackRoom 136-138

Portable Sanitation -Special Events8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Speaker: David Roncadori

This seminar will cover setup and servicing special-event portable toilets.Events can be very demanding and require effective service even when

time is not on your side. Poor planning will not only cost you moneybut it can also damage your company’s image. Properly setting up andservicing units takes a lot of preparation especially when it’s the first timean event has been done. We will discuss servicing units while the event isin progress and how to efficiently clean and charge the units, as well aswhat type of products you can use to expedite cleaning and charging thetank. Fragrance boosters for the units and pump exhaust to mask odorsare options that will be discussed in detail. There will also be a discussionon damage waivers to protect your investment and what to do whenthings go wrong.

David Roncadori went to work for J & J Chemical Co. in August of 1997,shortly after the company had moved from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., toAthens, Ga., and was going through a reconstruction. His previous experi-

ence was with an international corporation working with convergencegroups to strengthen business relationships through automation andunified sourcing. Over the past 18 years Roncadori has been in salesmanagement, working with customers in many different states andcountries in this ever-changing industry.

Making Your Portable Restroom Business Lean and Mean – How to Boost Productivity and IncreaseYour Bottom Line

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Speaker: Jeff Thomas

“Lean” is a business system that emphasizes the elimination of waste todeliver more value to the customer while using fewer resources. Its rootsare in the automotive industry, but over the last 20 years companiesin all industries and service businesses have successfully adapted leanprinciples to increase productivity, improve quality and reduce lead times.Productivity gains of 30 percent or greater are not uncommon, andare often attained with little or no capital investment. This session willpresent a brief overview of lean, along with a framework and examplesof how portable restroom operators can successfully apply lean principlesto their businesses.

Jeff Thomas has over 15 years of experience in implementing leanprinciples in manufacturing, distribution and service businesses, rangingin size from Fortune 500 companies to small, family-held businesses.He is a Principal with Jordan-Blanchard Capital, and currently serves asthe CEO of PolyPortables LLC. Jeff has a Bachelor of Science in industrialengineering from Lehigh University and a Master of Science in industrialengineering from the University of Tennessee.

Taking Action to Improve the Image of Portable Sanitation11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Speaker: Mark Herring

The portable sanitation industry is a vital resource in providing great expe-riences to the public, stepping in to fill gaps during disasters, and offeringimportant services to a wide range of communities and industries. We dothis while saving 125 million gallons of water a day – and still portablesanitation is often viewed negatively. This session will explore the reasonsfor these perceptions and outline specific steps companies can take to

both deliver top-notch service and improve the industry’s image. Thesession will also cover the purpose of World Portable Sanitation Day andhow companies can get involved in its global purpose.

Mark Herring has spent 28 years as a commercial insurance broker. Hehas specialized in providing insurance and risk management services toportable restroom operators for 24 of those years. He currently insuresover 200 PROs all across the United States. Mark is a Certified RiskManager and a Certified Insurance Counselor. He has been employed byHeffernan Insurance Brokers for over 17 years. He is also on the PSAIBoard of Directors for his second term. Mark and his family own a small

restroom trailer business in Oregon.

Treatment Plant

Operator Track

Room 240-242

Utility Regulation Basics forGrease Haulers8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Speaker: Wayne Ludwig

This session will discuss typical wastewater utility FOG (fats, oils, grease)programs in relation to the grease hauling/disposal industry, food serviceestablishment industry and wastewater utility officials, and the challengesfacing each side of the regulatory picture. Productive past practices andprocesses from Maryland and other locations will be highlighted forreview along with input from attendees. At the conclusion of this session,the attendees should have the basic knowledge necessary to interactwith, effect change and to set goals for a productive regulatory processthat is practical or workable for the grease hauling industry but adheresto federal, state and local environmental standards.

Wayne Ludwig is Unit Coordinator for the Washington Suburban SanitaryCommission’s Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Program, a position he hasheld since 2010. Prior to that he was Chief of Operations for HarfordCounty (Maryland) Division of Water and Sewer. He has over 35 years

of water and wastewater utility experience in treatment, operations,maintenance and regulatory issues. He is licensed and certified inMaryland as a water and wastewater operator and superintendent andpossesses a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Towson University anda Master’s Certificate in environmental engineering from Johns Hopkins.He also develops courses and teaches for the Maryland Center forEnvironmental Training.

The Waste in Our Wastewater 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Speaker: Denver StutlerThis presentation makes observations about the collection of debris inwastewater systems throughout the state o f Florida. We will discuss howdebris enters the wastewater systems due to aging infrastructure andweather. When this happens, the collection of debris impacts efficiencyand capacity of treatment plants. This presentation also covers how plantmanagers are currently dealing with the issue of debris in the wastewatertreatment plants and the choices they face when they are over capacityrequirements.

Denver Stutler’s 25-year career includes a unique combination of both

public and private sector experience in the water infrastructure industryat an executive level. Stutler began his career as a civil engineer in 1989with Camp Dresser and McKee Inc. (CDM), an international environmen-tal engineering firm. Stutler gained valuable technical experience androse to become a Principal at CDM. He was appointed Chief of Staff ofthe Florida Department of Environmental Protection in 1999, where hegained a working knowledge of the regulatory framework protecting ournation’s air and water.


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Security Issues and Best Practices for Water/Wastewater Facilities11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Speaker: Jeff HayesThe security posture of most water/wastewater treatment plants is weak.The main reasons are that they were not designed to be secure againstmodern attack methodologies, personnel are not properly educated onfacility and system security, and security-by-obscurity does not workfor critical infrastructure. Security for water/wastewater facilities isminimized, unfunded and not part of “best practices” thinking. Security isnot a core competency of most engineering, system integration and con-struction companies, nor of the operators and IT personnel. This sessionwill explore the motivation behind and the best practices for appropriatesecurity for a water/wastewater facility and look at security policies, vul-nerabilities and risk management. It will explore the relationship betweenphysical security and information security, and propose some ideas fordeveloping prudent security policies and suggestions for implementing theappropriate technologies and practices to support the policies.

Jeff Hayes is a product manager for Beijer Electronics. He specializes inindustrial products for a number of industries including water/wastewa-ter, oil/gas, marine and power generation. Hayes has over 20 years’experience in various roles in a number of technology companies. He isthe current president of the Utah Chapter of the Information Systems

Security Association (ISSA) and vice president of the Great Salt LakeSection of the International Society of Automation (ISA). He has held hisCertified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP) credentialssince 2002. Hayes has presented at AWWA, ISA, WEF, rural waters andDistribuTECH events. He is a member of the WEF and ISA.

Pipe Rehab TrackRoom 243-245

Integrating Temperature SensorTechnology within Lateral PipelineCIPP Installations8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Speaker: Jason Mathey

Municipalities, design engineers and contractors want verification that theresin used in the CIPP process has properly cured. New thermal sensorfiber technology is now being used in conjunction with lateral installationswith great success. This is allowing for better documentation for QA/QC,higher physical properties of the finished product and a reduction of failed

liners. A case study will be provided.

A graduate of Eastern Illinois University, Jason Mathey is Director ofResearch and Development and Training Manager for LMK Technologies.In his eight-plus years of experience at LMK he has also held the title ofFabrication Manager. Throughout those years he has been responsiblefor testing new materials and equipment and developing new equipmentand processes, as well as taking part in the testing and development ofthe NIST project for mold-in-place pipe. Mathey also trains new crewsto install LMK products and operate support equipment. He also offers

on-the-job technical support and has contracted out several “off the wall”jobs encountered by some of our licensees.

CIPP Calibration and Vacuuming 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Speaker: John Heisler

There are many different methods to get resin-saturated tube into placeand inflated to cure, be it drag-in-place, push-in-place or inversion througha variety of devices. The common denominator in this process is gettingresin saturated into a tube. This session will discuss the many methodsof getting the resin in place to allow it to be installed into the host pipe.It will also explore the best practices that have been adopted by theindustry and embraced by the ASTM organization.

John Heisler is the owner of Quik Lining Systems Inc. He has beeninvolved in all aspects of the CIPP lining business for 20 years, andunderground construction for over 40 years. He has a college degree

from the University of Sioux Falls, and post-graduate work in businessadministration. Heisler has been involved in over 500,000 linear feet ofpipe installed in the ground in size ranges from 2-inch to 84-inch-diameterpipe. He has experience in various aspects of CIPP work including startupof operations, wet out, field installation, sales, general management andtraining.

Extending Life Expectancies withCorrosion-Resistant Coatings and

Linings11 a.m. to 12 p.m.Speaker: Kevin Morris

In today’s financial environment it is ever critical for wastewater andsewer collections system owners to maximize the life cycle of theirassets. Owners no longer have the benefits of a rapidly expandingeconomy to finance the work that needs to be completed nor can theycontinue to throw away their money on projects that do not meet theirexpected return on investment. Also consider that the economic downturnhit the municipal governments during the same time period that thevast majority of these critical structures were meeting or exceeding their

design life and now the focus becomes extending life expectancies ofthese structures.

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