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Wednesday – February 25, 2015

Tuesday Attendance Numbers

8,617

Attendees

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“To see things related to hydroexcava-

tion and the high pressure tools.”

Why I’m Here

Steven CardenasPerformance Contracting Inc.Dallas, Texas

What I Do“We do a lot of different things. Hydroexcavationis just a part of what we do. We do jettingand cleaning of sewer lines, industrial

vacuum, and ultra-high water blasting.”

WWETT Show attendees check in at the registrationdesk Tuesday. The education sessions that beganMonday continued, and attendees had their firstopportunity to check out all the equipment andproducts on display in the exhibit hall.


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Curtis Carter of the Omaha (Nebraska) Department of Public Workstalks nozzles in the USB-Sewer Equipment Corporation booth.

Everyone wants to be first on the floor, and people were

stacked deep outside the main entrance to the exhibit hall

Tuesday morning waiting to walk through the doors and

breathe in the smell of new tires and heavy iron.

Curtis Carter of the Omaha (Nebraska) Department of Public

Works was one of the first attendees to step into the best show in

water and wastewater at 9 a.m. Carter, a foreman in Omaha’s sewerdivision, was accompanied by five of his co-workers.

Omaha’s sewer division does a lot of inspection and jetting work,

and Carter’s first stop was the USB-Sewer Equipment Corporation

booth, just inside the main doors.

“We’re looking at nozzles, trying to see the latest and greatest,”

he says.

This is Carter’s second trip to the show, and he says he’s still

amazed by how much is here.

“You come here and see all this and it’s like, ‘You gotta be kid-

ding me.’ Pretty impressive stuff.”

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From demonstrations tovarious equipment and

products on display,there was a lot to takein for WWETT Showattendees on openingday in the exhibit hall.


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Aries Industries, Inc.

Booth: 5158 • Page 47

Arthur Products Co.


bluefrog Plumbing + Drain™


Bright Technologies, div. of Sebright Products, Inc.


Crust Busters/Schmitz Brothers, LLC


CUES


General Pipe CleanersBooth: 6412 • Page 120

Gorman-Rupp Company


GPS Insight


Hi-Vac Corporation


KEG Technologies


Kuriyama of America, Inc.


Masport, Inc.


MaxLiner USA


Murphy by Enovation Controls


NozzTeq, Inc.


Nu Flow


OMSI Transmissions, Inc.


Perma-Liner Industries, LLC

Booth: 1160 • Page 1, 2

Petersen Products Co.


Petrofield Industries


PipeLogix, Inc.


PolyJohn Enterprises, Inc.Booth: 2030 • Page 15

Premier Oilfield Equipment


Pressure Lift Corporation


RCS II, Inc.


Safety Sewer Drain


Salcor Inc.


See Water Inc.


TRIC Tools, Inc.


Vivax-Metrotech Corp.


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

Wednesday Session Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 26

Get Ready for a Great Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 32

Be a Better Inspector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 34

Tank Technology Has Matured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 36

Be a Great Employer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 38

We’re Giving Away the Toughest Truck in

Water & Wastewater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 40

New Product Showcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 42

Alphabetical Exhibitor Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 44

Exhibitor Category Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 77


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WEDNESDAY FEB. 25, 2015

THURSDAY FEB. 26, 2015

• 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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• 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

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• Tinted Windows

• Custom WWETT Vinyl Truck Wrap

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World Health OrganizationTalk Set for Thursday Vlugman will discuss survival and life expectancy ofcommunicable 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 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 seminars. The

talk on the transfer of communicable diseases is free and open toanyone.

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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Septic Series TrackRoom 140-142

Considerations in Building Your Next Vacuum Truck8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Speaker: William JonesThe presenters will talk about the considerations in deciding how todetermine the specifications for a vacuum tank and truck, whether itis the buyer’s first truck or the next in a long line of vacuum trucks.

The discussion will cover specifications for septic, grease, sand pit andportable toilet pumping.

William Jones is the President and owner of Lely Tank and Waste Solu-tions LLC, in Temple, Texas. He has been owner of Lely Tank for threeyears and has 38 years of steel fabrication experience.

Grease Collection and Treatment: Raising the Bar Via Resource Recovery 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Speaker: Ed Weinberg, P.E.Grease treatment of interceptor waste or FOG/septage loads presentsan opportunity for wastewater resource recovery via anaerobic digestionapproaches that produce more biogas; provide clean energy solutions forprofit via carbon capture and utilization technology; and provide nutrientrecovery to support biomass growth or to resell as “green” fertilizer. Thissession focuses on how grease collection and treatment approaches canprovide increased revenue streams, cleaner water/air quality and lowercarbon footprints at grease handling and digester facilities.

Ed Weinberg, President of ESSRE Consulting Inc., has 39 years ofexperience in the environmental/remediation fields, which includeswater and wastewater treatment, groundwater remediation, cleanupof hazardous waste sites, air pollution control/abatement, enhancednutrient removal and waste-to-energy projects. He has developed or iscurrently commercializing several waste resource recovery technologiesincluding nanotechnology for environmental benefit, FOG-to-biofuels,carbon capture and recovery via growth and harvesting of microalgae inphotobioreactors, and shale gas hydraulic fracking wastewater treatmentfor recycle/reuse. He is a licensed professional engineer and a graduateof NYU-Poly, Brooklyn, NY.

Septic Series TrackRoom 140-142

8 a.m. Considerations in Building Your Next Vacuum Truck9:30 a.m. Grease Collection and Treatment:

Raising the Bar Via Resource Recovery

11 a.m. Analyzing Common Onsite Septic SystemMalfunctions and Options for Prevention & Correction

*MSW Case Study TrackRoom 231-233

8 a.m. Retrofit of the Lansdowne Sanitary P/S9:30 a.m. Huntington Beach Successfully Navigates

Emergency Repair of Fragile Storm Drain

11 a.m. Collection System Rehabilitation –Alternative Technology

*MSW Technology TrackRoom 237-239

8 a.m. Implementation of Acoustic Inspection Technologyat the City of Augusta

9:30 a.m. Highlights from the 7th Edition of Operation

and Maintenance of Wastewater CollectionSystems Manual

11 a.m. Technological Advancements Fulfill thePromise of Zoom Survey Paradigm

Portable SanitationTrackRoom 136-138

8 a.m. Portable Sanitation - Special Events9:30 a.m. Making Your Portable Restroom Business Lean

and Mean – How to Boost Productivity andIncrease Your Bottom Line

11 a.m. Taking Action to Improve the Image of Portable Sanitation

Treatment PlantOperator TrackRoom 240-242

8 a.m. Utility Regulation Basics for Grease Haulers9:30 a.m. The Waste in Our Wastewater

11 a.m. Security Issues and Best Practices for Water/ Wastewater Facilities

Pipe Rehab TrackRoom 243-245

8 a.m. Integrating Temperature Sensor Technology

within Lateral Pipeline CIPP Installations9:30 a.m. CIPP Calibration and Vacuuming11 a.m. Extending Life Expectancies with Corrosion- Resistant Coatings and Linings

Business TrackRoom 133-135

8 a.m. Team Building for Profit 9:30 a.m. Ten Common Sense Ways to Grow and

Improve Your Business

11 a.m. Setting Expectations – The Key to Salesand Customer Satisfaction

Advanced Onsite SepticInstaller CourseRoom 234-2368 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Introduction and Site Evaluation

• System Sizing and Basic Design Principles • Pumping to Systems • Installations of ATUs • Installing for Management • Troubleshooting Systems

Wednesday SessionsFebruary 25, 2015

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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 ofScience 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 ColomboThe 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 CherryWhen 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 rehabilitationprojects. 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 DavisLow-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 ChurchillThe 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 SSO

reduction, 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 HansenFirst 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 undergoneseveral 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 WellsZoom 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, ispoised 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 RoncadoriThis seminar will cover setup and servicing special-event portable toilets.Events can be very demanding and require effective service even whentime 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 examples

of 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 HerringThe 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 smallrestroom trailer business in Oregon.

Treatment Plant

Operator Track

Room 240-242

Utility Regulation Basics forGrease Haulers8 a.m. to 9 a.m.Speaker: Wayne LudwigThis 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 and

processes 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 appropriate

security 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 MatheyMunicipalities, 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 degreefrom 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 MorrisIn 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. This presentation will discuss the primary corrosionmechanisms occurring in today’s sewer collection systems and wastewa-ter treatment plant environments and how corrosion-resistant coating andlining systems can be employed to extend the life of new structures or torehabilitate and extend the life of existing structures.

Kevin Morris has been employed with Sherwin-Williams for 22 years,with the past 13 years dedicated to the Protective & Marine CoatingsDivision. In the past, Morris has served as Protective and Marine Coat-ings Sales Representative and Corrosion Specification Specialist in thesoutheastern United States. Currently, Morris is responsible for the NorthAmerican Water and Wastewater Market Segment for Sherwin-WilliamsProtective and Marine Coatings Division. Morris is a NACE Level IIICertified Coatings Inspector, a Certified Concrete Coatings Inspector withthe Society of Protective Coatings and an instructor for the Society ofProtective Coatings in the Concrete Coatings Basics and Concrete CoatingsInspector programs.

Business TrackRoom 133-135

Team Building for Profit8 a.m. to 9 a.m.Speaker: Don DaubMany contracting companies have employees going in many differentdirections, and it may seem impossible to collect everyone together toperform as a team. The purpose of this class is to coach the contractoron the importance of bringing the whole team together, on the samepage, to meet the same goals. This will add to the continued successof the business, as profit increases due to the combined efforts of theteam players as they form a synergy that promotes project success. This

class identifies time management skills, personality types, basic groupdynamics and team cohesiveness, which are some of the most importantkeys to success.

Don Daub, electrical engineer, is a highly successful certified business andtechnology trainer and consultant, who has an MBA with a concentrationin entrepreneurship from the University of Louisville, and undergraduatedegrees from Purdue University in electrical engineering technology,supervision and human resources. He’s an experienced adjunct professorin the HVAC-R and mechanical engineering programs at Sullivan Collegeof Technology & Design, at Bellarmine University and at ITT Tech.

Ten Common Sense Ways to Growand Improve Your Business9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Speaker: Lane PostAmong other things, this talk stresses some of the intangibles in small-business ownership such as passion, personality and perseverance. Itsuggests a return to old-fashioned values aided by exciting opportunitiesnow available through electronic technology. This session identifies someof the pitfalls and mistakes commonly made by small-business owners,

and offers a common sense pathway to sustained growth and long-rangeprofitability. The value of networking, communication, personality, com-petition, visibility, passion, marketing and perseverance will be discussed,followed by numerous ideas for implementation, most of which are eitherinexpensive or completely free. Although primarily geared toward thetrades service industry (drain cleaning, plumbing, septic service, etc.) thismessage plays equally well across the board.

Lane Post is the President and founder of both Pacific Drain Service(started in 1975) and Arrow Pipeline Repair Inc. (started in 2002) serv-

ing the greater San Diego County market. Over the past 20 years Posthas spoken and presented to numerous local business and trade groups,private businesses, and business networking groups as an advocate andsupporter of small business. His message is one of accomplishment andsuccess through hard work, perseverance and common sense. He hastrained and mentored numerous new small-business owners throughstartup, profitability and growth.


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Advanced Onsite Septic Installer CourseWednesday, Feb. 25

Room 234-236 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Setting Expectations – The Key toSales and Customer Satisfaction

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.Speaker: Matthew SuttonWe all have expectations. Whether as the result of past experience or justa sense of fairness, each and every customer has expectations when theyare interacting with you or your organization. Effectively managing theseexpectations can increase your business, make your customers muchhappier and avoid unnecessary conflict. Do not get caught in the trapof thinking of each customer interaction as a transaction and do not beafraid to break the rules occasionally. However, be aware that the maingoal of setting expectations is to reduce stress and improve the customerexperience. Uncertainty carries its own costs, and your customers will

appreciate that they can trust you to hold up your end of the bargain.

Matthew Sutton is one of the founders of RapidView IBAK LLC and servesas the Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Matthew grew up in thesanitation business as the son of a pumper and installer. He received hisBachelor of Science in art from Eastern New Mexico University and hisMasters of Business Administration from Indiana Institute of Technology.

Introduction and Site Evaluation: This session will briefly review site planning and preparation. Site evalu-ation topics discussed include soils evaluation, factoring in setbacks andeasements. Evaluation of lot elevations, lot size and system configura-tions and placement will be reviewed.

System Sizing and Basic Design

Principles: During this session we will look at the basics of design and what goesinto determining system sizes and types. What are the major elementsof design and sizing any installer needs to know.

Pumping to Systems: One of the first steps to moving into installation of advanced technolo-gies is to understand pump basics and how to pump to elevations andto pressure distribution systems. Understanding some of the potentialproblems with pump systems, such as freezing or plugging, and how to

deal with them will be highlighted.

Installations of ATUs: So you have been asked to work on an advanced treatment system,which you have never done before. We will discuss how to approachinstalling an aerobic treatment unit or tank, how is it different from aseptic tank and what you need to know.

Installing for Management:

With today’s focus on taking care of systems for the long term there isa need for installers to understand the role they play in making opera-tion and maintenance or system management easy or difficult.

Troubleshooting Systems: As installers you are often asked to come inspect a system that is notworking properly and fix it. The first step is troubleshooting the problemand then working toward a solution. These are the aspects we willdiscuss in this session.

Speakers: Jim Anderson, Dave Gustafson

Jim Anderson, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Soil,Water and Climate at the University of Minnesota. He has worked onthe complex interactions between soil and wastewater and how theyaffect the design and operation of onsite wastewater treatment systems

since 1971. He worked with the industry’s educational pioneer RogerMachmeier in developing Minnesota’s renowned educational program.

Dave Gustafson, P.E., is a civil engineer who has been a trainer inthe nationally recognized Minnesota licensing program for more than10 years. He has explained septic system operations and performanceto more than 10,000 people from more than 30 states. He is aregistered civil engineer and regularly designs, troubleshoots and getshis hands dirty in the onsite field. His approach to training is hands-onand practical with a spice of humor.

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“I didn’t even have a record deal when we wrote that song,”

Swindell says. “I always thought they were going to record it.

The second they said it was cool that I recorded it, I told them,

‘This will be a single for me one day if y’all let me record it.’ Thewriting process was fun. They’re good friends of mine and I’m so

proud of all their success. It’s cool to get to have a little bit of each

other’s success.”

With his first two singles each topping the charts, Swindell

says there’s pressure to continue the trend but he doesn’t mind it.

“You come out with a No. 1 single and then you have to follow

that up and you get fortunate and have two No. 1’s. Then youhave to follow that up. But I think that’s a good thing, you know?

The streak’s not going to go on forever and I’m realistic, but we’re

going to try. I want to give the fans and radio the best songs I can,

and I think [reaching No. 1] is a good goal. If you don’t reach the

No. 1 spot at least you gave it a shot.”

The coming year His debut album, two straight No. 1 singles and a nomination

in the Best New Artist of the Year category at the Country MusicAssociation Awards have made the past year quite the start to

Swindell’s country music career. For the coming year he’s already

scheduled to join Jason Aldean for the second leg of the “Burn It

Down” tour beginning in February.

“Jason is another huge influence and there’s another Georgiaboy so, man, I couldn’t have picked anyone better to go on tour

with. That’s going to be an awesome way to start off 2015,” Swin-

dell says.

That same month he will be taking a break from the tour to

play the more intimate Sagamore Ballroom venue at the Indiana

Convention Center for WWETT attendees. Swindell says his

hope is that he can add a little “pleasure” to the “business” that

will undoubtedly be a primary focus for many trade show attend-ees that week.

“They could’ve picked a lot of people [to play the Industry

Appreciation Party] and for me to get to do it, that’s cool,” says

Swindell. “It’s a different setting [than a tour stop] and there will

be business folks in there, but I want to let them have a little fun

that night. That’s going to be my goal — make sure they have a

good time.”

This party ain’t no one-trick pony

Cole Swindell may be the big draw at the WWETT Show’sIndustry Appreciation Party on Wednesday, Feb. 25, but he won’t

be the only highlight that night.

It all begins at 4 p.m. when the doors open to the party’s new

venue, the Sagamore Ballroom on the second floor of the Indiana

Convention Center. The 25-cent tap beers start flowing at 5 p.m.

and the evening’s first musical act, Blackjack Billy, will take the

stage an hour later. The four-member Nashville-based band is

best known for their 2013 debut single “The Booze Cruise.”

The winner of the WWETT truck giveaway will be announced

shortly after Blackjack Billy’s set, at approximately 7 p.m. All

registered WWETT attendees are automatically entered into the

contest for the tricked-out 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4

Extended Cab, or alternately $35,000 cash, being given away in

celebration of the show’s 35th anniversary. Twelve contestants will

be randomly selected beforehand and invited to participate in the

event that will determine a winner.

The party will conclude with a performance from Swindell,

who is set to take the stage at 7:30 p.m.

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Be a Better Inspector Pipeline inspection work is too costly to learn throughtrial and error. Find out how to do it right.

By Jennifer West

Every profession has a few tricks of the trade, those little tid-

bits of knowledge only gained with experience, and maybe

through learning from a few mistakes. Pipeline inspection

is no different.

From prying off manhole covers to lowering cameras into a

pipe, you’ve probably devised a few of your own methods over

time. Here, Jim Aanderud, president and owner of Innerline En-

gineering, a video pipeline inspection company based in Corona,

Calif., shares a few things he’s discovered through his years on the

job.

1. Wrestling manhole covers The condition and location of a manhole cover can vary

greatly. Sometimes, the job is straightforward and you might

only need a manhole hook to gain access. However, if the cover is

totally or partially buried — or under a layer of asphalt — you’llneed something with a little more oomph.

Aanderud recommends carrying a digging bar, which is light-

weight and a good addition to your pipeline inspection arsenal.

He also recommends that in the spirit of being prepared for any-

thing, it’s wise to keep a sledgehammer, shovel and manhole hook

in your inspection van.

2. Traffic control dilemma Aside from the challenges of actually inspecting a pipe, you

also have to deal with moving vehicles and coordinating traffic

flow. After years on the job, it might be easy to let your guard

down, but Aanderud says staying alert and planning ahead are

critical, especially when you might have moving vehicles within

inches of your equipment or crew.

“Never turn your back to traffic,” he says. “You have to have an

escape plan in mind, which you need to prethink.”

Aanderud also advises spending time on your traffic setup.

“Sit back and watch it, making adjustments if it’s not working,”

he says. “Extend the taper of the cones if traffic is congested.

Learn from it and never take it for granted, even in a residential

neighborhood.”

3. Do a double take Every CCTV van or pipeline inspection vehicle should include

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an equipment checklist that operators mark off before and after

every job. After all, the last thing you need is to be missing a piece

of equipment or have a malfunctioning item when you get to a

location.

“A crew worker shouldn’t leave the yard unless he has ev-

erything with him,” Aanderud says. “I dislike it when different

operators use the same truck. When that happens, it’s always the

other guy’s fault. I personally like it when there’s a single operator

for a single truck.”

4. What goes in, must come out Lowering a camera into a pipe isn’t the only stressful momentin an inspection. Remember that if you can get into a pipe, you

have to get out. Aanderud says a couple scenarios can cause the

greatest headaches.

“You have to be very careful when dealing with heavy root

bulbs,” he says. “But the worst is intruding laterals, where you’ve

got maybe an 8-inch line with a 6-inch lateral that breaks into it.

Always be careful where you’re going, and make sure that what-ever you’re pushing through, you can get out.”

5. Training takes time Aanderud says a NASSCO certification is just the beginning

of operator training. What happens next, on the job, is as impor-

tant as any mandatory certification program, and should include

a gradual timeframe that lets operators observe and absorb the

inspection process.

“Have a well thought-out training program,” he says. “Some

people are rushing out there. When you’re out on the field, there’s

so much to take in because it’s not just about sitting down and

running the software and learning to assess what’s inside the pipe.

There are so many other nuances out there, like traffic control,that you need to observe and take in.”

A new operator, in Aanderud’s opinion, should start as a helper

and then move into an operator chair after an adequate amount of

time spent observing and learning.

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Tank Technology Has MaturedMaterials, design and construction of septic tanks has improvedto meet the demand for durability and watertightness

By Dennis F. Hallahan

Change is one of the few constants we can expect. The onsite

industry’s simplest device, the tank, is not exempt. The

septic tank is the heart and lungs of an onsite wastewater

treatment system. Once taken for granted, the tank has seen much

change on the regulatory, manufacturing and applications fronts.

Change No. 1: Tank materials Tank materials are essential to proper function of the tank

and leakage is a major concern with tanks in onsite wastewatersystems. As regulators recognized the importance of the tank in

the performance of the overall system, it was also recognized that

the tank must be watertight to prevent surface or groundwater

from entering and causing hydraulic overload of the drainfield

system and/or flushing solids out and causing the drainfield to be

plugged.

Conversely if effluent leaks out, then untreated water can

pose a health threat to surface or groundwater. Some states haveenacted rules, which include watertightness testing.

While concrete is still the most common material for waste-

water tanks, use of plastic and fiberglass tanks has become more

common. Plastics and fiberglass are inert to wastewater constitu-

ents, a benefit for product longevity, and they are lighter, making

them ideal for difficult-access sites.

Due to new manufacturing technology, plastic tanks now offer

increased strength as compared to plastic tanks of the past. Plastic

tanks that are manufactured by the rotational molding process aretypically a one-piece tank and thus minimize leak potential.

Additionally, plastic tank designs have been introduced with a

new technology of continuous gaskets, which are common in the

pipe industry, and the inclusion of a fixed, permanent connector

system to lock the seam in place.

In the case of concrete tanks, evolution includes tanks with

top-seam joints to minimize the chance of leakage and the inclu-sion of additives or sealants to deter corrosion caused by hydro-

gen sulfide gases.

Change No. 2: Manufacturingprocess advancements In most areas of the United States and Canada, codes still only

state that a watertight tank shall be provided, but this is begin-

ning to change, as some recent code alterations require testing

to ensure tank watertightness. Best manufacturing processes and

technological developments have been developed to meet the new

requirements.

These include the National Precast Concrete Organization’s

Septic Tank Manufacturing Best Practices Manual, which ex-

plains, “With the increasing regulatory demands for structurally

sound and watertight tanks, it is critical for precast concrete

manufacturers to continually raise the bar on quality.”

Advances in plastic manufacturing processes, including injec-

tion molding or rotational molding, have increased tank strength

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and durability due to the ability to include corrugations and

ribbing to strengthen the tank. Interior structural bulkheads can

now also be included to increase tank strength.

Using the injection molding process enables manufacture oflarger tanks (1,500 gallons) that offer many benefits. The walls of

the tank have a consistent wall thickness and the process allows

for a stronger and lighter tank. And the tanks can be manufac-

tured in halves, allowing nesting for increased shipping density.

Change No. 3: New uses for tanks In septic system applications, the need for compact systems

for small lots and for systems in environmentally sensitive areas

is serving as a catalyst for tank innovation including increased

safeguards to ensure watertightness. Applications such as rainwa-

ter harvesting for non-potable and potable use are coming to the

forefront of the tank design arena.

Economics and the higher costs of a depleted resource like wa-

ter are helping to increase the popularity of diverse tank designs

and related applications. Also, a variety of needs for pump tanks,

stormwater runoff storage tanks, and agricultural and chemicalstorage are catalysts for new tank designs.

The bottom line Tanks serve many uses. While their function as storage vessels

has not changed, every other thing surrounding the topic of tanks

has changed, including the types of usage, the materials used, and

the rules and regulations surrounding tank applications.

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Be a Great Employer The best workplaces have a lot in common, and they can allteach you something about keeping your people happy

By Judy Kneiszel

In communities all over the country, newspapers and other me-

dia outlets conduct surveys each year, compile the results and

release lists of the best places to work in their coverage area.

The good news is, it doesn’t matter what type of business you

are in. A company that essentially sells happiness … say, a toy

factory … could be a miserable place to work. Likewise, people

manufacturing something as dull as toothpicks could be thrilledto go to work each day. It has little to do with the product or

service being sold and everything to do with attitude and atmo-

sphere.

I’ve spent time wading through “Best Places to Work,” and

“Greatest Workplace” lists from around the country and compa-

nies topping the lists seem to have a lot in common. Here are a

few traits they share:

Good workplaces facilitate balance People are happiest when their work and home lives are in bal-

ance. Companies that consistently top lists of best places to work

offer flex time, job sharing, telecommuting and other solutions to

workers who have small children, elderly parents or personal is-

sues to take care of. Giving employees the tools to help them man-

age the challenges they face at home helps them focus better on

work. Peace of mind increases job satisfaction. Forcing someone

to miss her 6-year-old’s debut as George Washington in the schoolplay could cause long-term resentment against an employer.

A good workplace keeps employees engaged In a good workplace, management doesn’t just rule from on

high. When workers are challenged and asked for input, they

feel more valued. This doesn’t mean managing by majority rule.

Rather, it means solving problems by gathering information from

the people closest to the problems who have to live with the con-

sequences of your decisions.

A good workplace offers opportunity Workers who see proof that their company continuously chal-

lenges employees, promotes from within and offers additional

training report being happier. A great workplace doesn’t have any

dead end jobs.

A good workplace fosters good communication

While employees shouldn’t expect to be privy to every financialdetail or personal information about management and coworkers,

a good workplace has few closed-door meetings. Information is

shared freely and everyone from top to bottom understands the

company’s values and mission. Clear communication builds trust,

and people who trust their employers enjoy their jobs more.

A good workplace recognizes performance Complimenting the work of others goes a long way toward

creating a happy workplace. People just stand up a little straighterafter they’ve been given a pat on the back. Whether it’s a mon-

In a good workplace, workers are challenged and asked for input.Information is shared freely and everyone from top to bottomunderstands the company’s values and mission.


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We’re Giving Away the ToughestTruck in Water & WastewaterWinner announced tonight at the Industry Appreciation Party

In celebration of our 35th anniversary, this modified off-road

2014 Chevrolet 4x4 pickup truck (or alternately $35,000 cash)

will be awarded to one lucky winner tonight at the Industry

Appreciation Party. All WWETT attendees are automatically

entered to win.

The tricked-out 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4 Extended

Cab (MSRP $41,665) has all the bells and whistles, including

Hammerhead pre-runner front and rear bumpers and a slick

spray-on bedlining system from Scorpion Liners.

Toughness and luxury have never looked so good. Sink into

the black and blue Katzkin leather interior with custom-embroi-

dered WWETT headrests. Tinted windows and a one-of-a-kind

WWETT vinyl truck wrap make this the ultimate headturner.

Imagine this: You cruise into town in your new rig. Competitors

will drool. Customers will flock. Can you handle that attention?

The pimped out workhorse also features a 6-inch lift and skidplate (both from Pro Comp); five Nitto 35x12.50x20 trail grappler

tires; five XD 808 Menace 20-inch wheels; Bushwacker wheel

flares; an X20 12,000-pound winch, Defender roof rack and bed-

mounted spare tire carrier (all from Smittybilt) and more!

The total grand prize value: $62,653, or $35,000 cash depend-

ing on winner’s selection. Contest open to U.S. residents only.

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Integrated Chassis Solutions ICS’s first product, SKY-VACTM, is an industry-changing product

that extends the reaches of the excavation and extraction market. SKY-VACTM can be used in conjunction with any existing wet vac or dry vacsystem in the market (Model #: SV-120-1), or can operate as its own,stand-alone, hydro-excavation machine (Model #: SV-120-2). With this

machine, the excavation tip can safely reach over 120 feet in any directionhorizontally, 126’ vertical up, and 86’ below grade from its setup posi-tion. This machine and its technology specifically solves the problem oflimited accessibility that the excavation and extraction industry has hadto battle with in years past. This product has many applications that in-clude any hard-to-reach infrastructure systems (pipelines, transmission,fiber-optic, water, sewer, etc.), refineries, oil and gas applications, mining,and many more. For more information on how your company can be onthe leading edge in the excavation and extraction industries, see the ICSteam in booth 4245, or check out our website www.ics-vac.com.

RIDGID RE 6 Electrical Tool The RE 6 ElectricalTool is the first battery-

powered tool designedspecifically for electricalcontractors by RIDGID®.The RE 6 features 3-in-1technology for cuttingwires, crimping lugs andpunching electrical boxes,all with a single tool. Thepatent-pending Quick-Change System™ incor-porates a moveable collar that lets contractors quickly and easily switchbetween three rugged, interchangeable heads. The system eliminates theneed to carry multiple, dedicated tools to the jobsite or completely switchfrom one tool to the next, which increases efficiency and maximizesproductivity.

SR-24 Line Locator The RIDGID® SeekTech SR-24Line Locator streamlines the creation ofaccurate maps of underground utilitiesto help prevent accidents and serviceinterruptions. Using integrated Blue-tooth® communications, it transmits

locating data to a third-party surveygrade GPS or a mobile device. Data-log-ging capabilities allow the user to recordGPS and locating data to an onboardmicro SD card. In addition to Omni-Seek® passive locating capabilities, theSR-24 can be programmed to detect anyactive frequency from 10 Hz-35 kHz.Its omnidirectional antennas capturethe complete signal field. When paired

with the SR-24, the free RIDGIDtraxapp displays GPS position and depthof the target utility on a real-time map.A user can identify the type of utilityand display multiple utilities. A completed map can be saved and viewedinside the app or exported to a universal file format for use with popularGIS programs such as Google Earth™.

B-500 Pipe Beveller RIDGID® recently introduced the B-500 Transportable Pipe Bevel-ler, which produces a consistent, high-quality bevel in less than two min-utes* without flames or sparks, replacing traditional beveling methodssuch as grinding. The B-500 is a compact and transportable unit thateasily mounts to the end of pipes four inches or greater in diameter, witha maximum wall thickness of a half-inch, as well as on flat plates up to ahalf-inch thick. Interchangeable heads allow bevels to be cut accurately at30 degrees, 37.5 degrees or 45 degrees. The unit features speed monitor-ing with LED indicator lights that assist the operator in keeping thebeveller moving at an optimal pace. This ensures a consistent, machined-finished bevel in a single pass. The compact design allows a single opera-tor to set up and create

bevels in less time.The overall feature setallows a user of anyskill level to produce ahigher quality finish,as compared to using atorch.

*Schedule 40 pipewith a diameterof 12” or less

New Product Showcase

ICS - Booth 4245

Ridgid - Booth 1243

See their product on display outside theconvention center near the JW Marriott Hotel.

R S Technical Services See Water Inc

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R.S. Technical Services R.S. Technical, leader in the development and manufacturing ofsingle conductor inspection solutions is pleased to present RodSTAR, thenewest in its line of inspection cameras. The RodSTAR is a pan and tilt

camera designed for use with RST 1500 Series Push Systems to providegreater functionality and enhanced inspection data gathering for lateralinspections from the main such as I & I assessment of the laterals andjoint condition. Alignment of the camera to deploy into the lateral fromthe main is also made quicker and easier for the operator. Outstandingfeatures include a newly engineered sonde system capable of emitting arange of frequencies at high power levels than previous models availableon the market, humidity and temperature sensors and on-screen display.

With a compact size just under 2” in diameter and less than 6” in length,the RodSTAR continues the RST tradition of offering essential featuresin some of the smallest, rugged camera designs in the industry.

To see this product in action and learn more, stop by Booth #2431800-767-1974 | www.rstechserv.com

Screenco Systems Septic and grease receiving station from Screenco Systems are af-fordable and effective at removing trash from any flow stream, keep landapplication sites and lagoons clean, or filter inflow to a treatment plant. Itoffers high-capacity gravity offload of over 500 gpm; and filtering of inor-ganics, rocks, roots, rags, and hair. Stations are constructed of aluminum

with heavy-duty stainlesssteel screens 1/4 by 1 by3/8-inch g

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