AWWA PA SECTION – SOUTHEAST DISTRICT
Tom Hanna – Chair
tfhanna@aquaamerica.com
Lijie Li – Chair-Elect
lijie.li@kci.com
Christine Gunsaullus – SE District Trustee
cgunsaullus@entecheng.com
Jeff Bickel – Secretary/Treasurer
jwbickel@aquaamerica.com
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PA-AWWA SE District and WWOAP Eastern Section 2023 Spring Meeting
April 4, 2023 at Exton Hotel and Conference Center
April 4, 2023 Joint Southeast AWWA-WWOAP Meeting – Legislative and Regulatory Update
Spring 2023 – Individual Registration Form
Spring 2023 – Sponsorship Form
PA-AWWA SE District and WWOAP Eastern Section 2022 Fall Meeting
October 26, 2022 at Exton Hotel and Conference Center
Fall 2022 – Individual Registration Form
PA-AWWA SE District and WWOAP Eastern Section 2022 Spring Meeting
April 6, 2022 at Exton Hotel and Conference Center
SE District Spring 2022 – Agenda
We’re Back! Return of In-Person Conferences in Southeast PA
By Christine Gunsaullus, Entech Engineering
After a long hiatus, water professionals in southeastern PA were thrilled to return to the Joint AWWA PA Section SE District / Eastern Section WWOAP Spring Conference in early April. For some, this was their first in-person corporate event in two years, so there was a lot of excitement to see colleagues and friends again.
Section Chair Matt Walborn (Western Berks Water Authority) kicked things off by introducing Patti Kay Wisniewski (EPA Region 3) and Serena DiMagno (Spotts Stevens McCoy) for an overview of current and upcoming changes to water rules and regulations. Focused discussion of the Revised Lead and Copper Rule and PFAS was led by Ruby Stanmyer (EPA) via Zoom. Many attendees were grateful for this update, as they found it difficult to stay current on water regs without these in-person conferences.
A spirited roundtable discussion on Supply Chain Issues, moderated by Christine Gunsaullus (Entech Engineering), included perspectives from supplier Art Auchenbach (Riordan Materials), project manager and engineer Kim Mazur (Entech Engineering), supplier Ben Reichley (LB Water), Director Keith Hass (Doylestown Township Municipal Authority), and Director Chip Bilger (Western Berks Water Authority). When posed with the question, “How much longer will this last?”, the consensus from the panel was sobering: this is not going to end, and the way we have done design, procurement, and construction in the past must change.
Our section always enjoys case studies, and Michael Giampietro (Aqua) and Margie Gray (Mott MacDonald) did not disappoint with their review of PFAS Treatment Alternatives, explaining the ones they studied and piloted to help Aqua treat their water, and the timeframes involved for permitting the project.
A trio of funding experts explained all of the opportunities available right now in the water industry, plus included tips to better your chances of being awarded the grants. Not only did Natalie O’Connor and Tori Morgan (Entech Engineering) review the sources they use for their clients, they even gave out their OWN funding with $15K in Funny Money, while Rebecca Hayden from PENNVEST shared how her organization provides funding.
We know the importance of training for our water operators, so a concurrent afternoon session led by John Cairnes (PADEP) covered how to maintain compliance with the Groundwater Rule.
Finally, the University of Pennsylvania student chapter of Engineers Without Borders helped remind us all why we’re in this industry, by sharing stories about their efforts across the globe to bring clean drinking water and better sanitation to poor communities. To support their efforts, our section was pleased to donate $1,000 to continue this chapter’s work in Guatemala.
Thank you to our Premier Sponsor, Aqua Pennsylvania, for helping us keep costs down for almost 150 attendees, as well as to Lijie Li (KCI Technologies) for keeping registration running smoothly. We’ll see you all in the fall!
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- Big crowd returns for PA-AWWA SE District and WWOAP Eastern Section Spring 2022 conference.
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- Patti Kay Wisniewski, US EPA touts cybersecurity protection.
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- Roundtable Panel discusses supply chain issues.
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- Margie Gray, Mott MacDonald and Michael Giampietro.
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- Funding advice from Natalie O’Connor and Tori Morgan from Entech Engineering.
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- $1000 donated to the University of Pennsylvania Engineers Without Borders.
Conference Highlights
** DUAL/CONCURRENT afternoon sessions **
** MAXIMIZED Credit Hours/PDHs – up to 4 CEHs for operators and 6 PDHs for P.E.s **
** RAFFLES for participants who patronize the vendor tables **
| DATE: | Wednesday, April 6, 2022 |
| TIME: | 8:30 am – 4:15 pm |
| LOCATION: | Exton Hotel and Conference Center |
| 815 Pottstown Pike, Exton, PA 19341 | |
| (610) 363-1100 |
Spring 2020 Conference Presentations
Spring 2020 Conference Agenda
Legislative and Regulatory Updates
Philadelphia Water Department-Delaware Valley Early Warning System
Temple University-Engineers Without Borders
Spring 2020 Conference (Highlights)
PA-AWWA’s SE District Spring 2020 News: Optimization for Quality and Performance in the Southeast District
By Christine Gunsaullus, Entech Engineering
Early planning allowed the Spring Joint Conference for the PA-AWWA Southeast District / WWOAP Eastern Section to move forward with a record crowd intent on learning more about Optimization for Quality and Performance. Note that this was prior to “social distancing”, and when we thought copious amounts of hand sanitizer at the registration table would adequately combat the Coronavirus.
The morning was filled with regulatory and legislative updates from Patti-Kay Wisniewski (EPA), Lisa Daniels (DEP), and Serena DiMagno (SSM Group), plus a presentation by Carlos Williams and Matt Gray from HACH explaining various tools they offer to help with water quality issues, such as manganese removal.
Elections for new officers brought in a shift in leadership for the Southeast District, with Matthew Walborn (Western Berks Water Authority) taking the lead as Chair, Thomas Hanna (Aqua PA) taking over as Chair-Elect, and Chip Bilger (Western Berks Water Authority) becoming the Southeast District Trustee. Our section is grateful to Lijie Li (KCI Technologies) for continuing her exceptional work as our Secretary/Treasurer for another year.
The afternoon featured a fascinating discussion about lead in drinking water from a myriad of perspectives: George Rizzo (EPA Region 3) with a historical viewpoint, John Civardi (Mott MacDonald) sporting a periodic table tie and sharing the consulting engineering side, Bill Murray (Reading Area Water Authority) with the utility standpoint, and Herb Spencer (Shannon Chemical Corporation) giving practical advice and tools. Bill poignantly explained how their policy of replacing homeowner’s lead pipes in the City of Reading for free, “…is not about goals or regs. It’s about our kids, disadvantaged neighborhoods, and people.”
Finally, Temple University’s student chapter of Engineers Without Borders described how they help the local community in Philadelphia, as well as a small village in Peru where they designed and built a water system, complete with piping, disinfection, and a storage tank. The Southeast District was pleased to present their group with a $1,000 check to support this amazing work.
Thank you to our Premier Sponsor, Aqua Pennsylvania, for helping us keep attendance costs down for almost 200 attendees, as well as to our dozens of vendors and sponsors. We’ll see you on October 8, 2020 for our Fall Joint Conference.
Fall 2019 Conference (Highlights)
Agenda-Fall 2019 Joint Technical Conference
Bigger is Even Better in the Southeast Section
Yes, bigger IS better! Especially when we’re talking about the Fall 2019 Joint Technical Conference for the SE District of AWWA PA Section and Eastern Section of WWOAP. The overarching theme, “Surviving the Current Water Challenges”, clearly resonated with the almost 200 attendees, and dual screens at the front the room ensured excellent viewing no matter your seating.
The morning featured two panels on the Distribution Residuals Regulations (DRR), providing the audience with a better understanding of the changes and challenges from two perspectives. Bill Kasper (North Penn Water Authority) kicked it off with the Water Suppliers’ experiences (Carolyn Hathaway – Aqua, John Scully – Private Utility Enterprises, Jon Hartzell – North Penn Water Authority), and then Christine Gunsaullus (Entech Engineering) led the Vendor Panel in tapping into the tools that they had available (Chad Morrow – Morrow & Associates, Tom Caulfield – USGI Solutions, Matt Seeker – Blue Earth Labs).
The afternoon included concurrent sessions, with an operator-centric session downstairs by Jill Anderson and Sheryl Martin of the PA DEP on the Lead and Copper Rule Basics. Upstairs continued with a cavalcade of presenters, including Matt Walborn (Western Berks Water Authority) sharing his experience with algae in water sources, and how this is the new normal, as well as Dennis O’Connor (Philadelphia PWD) with how they have used the Partnership for Safe Water to meet DRR requirements.
Speaking of bigger, the growth of this conference allows us to give back to the water community more often and with a greater impact. This fall, we heard from students in the Villanova Engineering Service Learning program and their work supporting sustainable water infrastructure in developing countries, along with Tony Bellitto with an update on Water for People and their important work around the world. Both organizations were presented with $1,000 donations.
Tom Bradbury from the North Wales Water Authority put it best with: “As one of the more ‘senior’ members of the SE District, it is rewarding to see many of the younger members step up and continue our legacy. They have truly exceeded the expectations of many with their professionalism, knowledge of our industry, and their continued efforts to improve the services we supply and the organization itself. Thanks to everyone involved for providing a very interesting, diverse and timely program.”
THANK YOU TO OUR FALL 2019 SPONSORS
FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT!
Premier Sponsor – Aqua PA
A.C. Schultes, Inc. • BCM Engineers • Beck, Harold and Sons Inc.
Blue Earth Products • Brown and Caldwell • Carroll Engineering Corporation
Chester Water Authority • Core & Main • DN Tanks • Entech Engineering, Inc.
ERM • Exeter Supply Co. Inc. • Ford Meter Box Company, Inc.
Gannett Fleming, Inc. • HACH Company • KCI Technologies, Inc.
Kershner Environmental Technologies, LLC • Keystone Engineering Group, Inc.
LB Water • Mott MacDonald • Municipal Maintenance Co. • Municipal Parts and Supply
North East Technical Sales, Inc. • North Penn Water Authority
North Wales Water Authority • Pennoni • Pyrz Water Supply Co., Inc.
Riordan Materials Corporation • Schmidt’s Wholesale • Shannon Chemical Corporation
Stone Hill Contracting Co., Inc. • Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Spring 2019 Conference Presentations
Agenda-Spring 2019 Joint Technical Conference
Federal Regulatory Update
Legislative and Regulatory Update
Then and Now: How the Design and Operations of Water Tanks Changed to Maintain Chlorine Residuals
Case Study: Nitrification Control Plan
Nitrification Control Plans
TOC, UVA, and Enhanced Coagulation Revisited
PFAS National and SEPA Developments: What Do We Know and Where is This Going?
Engineers Without Borders, Student Chapter Project Update
Reservoir versus Treatment Plant Control of Algae/Agal Toxins
Spring 2019 Conference (Highlights)
What was it that drew a record crowd of 176 water professionals to our Spring Joint Conference in Exton, PA for the AWWA PA Section – SE District & Eastern Section – WWOAP? It may have been…
…the theme, “Water Quality: What’s New and Next?”, featuring Lenny Bilger and Phil Stack (Western Berks Water Authority) sharing their experience with a new Nitrification Control Plan.
…a close look at storage tanks by Christine Gunsaullus (Entech Engineering), that explained design and operational changes with tanks in the last 25 years, along with Frank Houston (DN Tanks) showing how to build three 32 million gallon reservoirs in the middle of Philadelphia.
…technical talks from Aqua America, with David Rustay sharing his experience with TOC, UVA and Enhanced Coagulation, and Chris Crockett giving us a common sense explanation of PFAS, along with an update on National and SE PA Developments.
…our Premier Sponsor, National Water Specialties Company (NAWSC), who offers cross-connection control (CCC) services.
…a timely talk on road salt’s effects on water treatment from John Jackson (Stroud Water Research Center).
…learning how Drexel University’s Student Chapter of Engineers Without Borders is helping communities in Philadelphia as well as abroad in El Salvador and Ecuador with water projects. We proudly presented the students with a $1,000 check, which will be put to immediate use on their upcoming trip to Ecuador.
…two new elected officials to lead our group: Chip Bilger as Chair, and Matt Walborn as Vice-Chair, both from Western Berks Water Authority, as well as the confirmation of Lijie Li (KCI Technologies) continuing as Secretary/Treasurer.
Or maybe it was simply the chance to learn, laugh, and spend the day with other professionals who share the same passion for clean drinking water.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPRING 2019 SPONSORS
FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT!
Premier Sponsor-National Water Specialties Co.
A.C. Schultes, Inc. • Aqua PA • BCM Engineers • Carroll Engineering Corporation
Chester Water Authority • Core & Main • DN Tanks • Entech Engineering, Inc.
Exeter Supply Co. Inc. • Ferguson Waterworks • Flow Science Incorporated
Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. • Gannett Fleming, Inc. • HACH Company
JH Process Equipment • KCI Technologies, Inc. • Kershner Environmental Technologies, LLC
LB Water • Mike & Danica Nelson Consulting • Mott MacDonald • Municipal Maintenance Co.
North East Technical Sales, Inc. • North Wales Water Authority • Pennoni
Pyrz Water Supply Co., Inc. • Riordan Materials Corporation • Rockwell Automation
Rumsey Electric • Spotts, Stevens and McCoy • Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Fall 2018 Conference Presentations
Agenda-Fall 2018 Joint Technical Conference
Legislative and Regulatory Updates
An Innovative Pilot to Manage Chloramine Residuals in a Large Gravity Water Storage Tank
DEP Technical Assistance Program – Distribution System Optimization
No Sweat! Aerogel-Infused Thermal Insulating Coatings for Condensation Control in Waterworks
Drone Technology: Three Applications for Water/Wastewater Facilities
Incline Plate Settlers at Pickering East Water Treatment Plant
Hydraulic Modeling Assisting Water Quality
UCMR4 and Other Mysteries of Drinking Water Regulation
Fall 2018 Conference (Highlights)
While the weather outside was dreary (again!), things were bright and cheery inside at the Pennsylvania Southeast AWWA / WWOAP Fall Conference. Our theme was “Keeping Up with Changing Water Regulations”, and speakers got us up to date on the regulation side as well as the technology and construction side.
We value input from the PA DEP at our conferences, and appreciated a regulatory update from Dawn Hissner. Then Justin Blashaw highlighted various tools on their website for distribution system optimization, plus free water quality assessment services that the DEP offers.
Aqua Pennsylvania not only took the lead as our Premier Sponsor again, but also shared their expertise on a variety of topics, including how Fred Gerloff and Kyle Roberts turned a 10 million gallon water tank into its own water treatment facility, Tom Hanna explained new inclined plate settlers at one of their plants, and Chuck Hertz delved into the mysteries of UCMR4.
Wally Bates from Tnemec described a new insulation coating technology and its potential use to prevent sweating inside pipe galleries, on tanks inside water treatment plants, and on the interior dry surfaces of elevated water tanks.
Numerous people at the conference commented on the high quality of the speakers, and noted how the conference gets better and better every year. That is thanks to the efforts of many volunteers, two of whom we honored. John Brady (Entech Engineering) received the Recognition Award for his services to our conference, including technical liaison between us and the PA AWWA. Dan Preston (North Penn Water Authority) was awarded the coveted “Herb Spencer Award” for his dedication to our section and the state. As Dan noted afterwards,
“It was such an honor and a shock to receive the Herb Spencer Award. Thanks to those who selected me. It is great to work with such class people over the years who refuse to settle for mediocre, but instead take pride in our regional District meeting making it the best out there, and always finding ways to make it better! I have watched the SE meeting evolve over time with an emphasis on continuous improvement year in and year out, and with an understanding of the needs of attendees. Ours has come a long way over the last 20 years.”
Finally, after hearing updates on the inspiring work of local water organizations, we continued to give back to the water industry by presenting the Philadelphia Chapter of Engineers Without Borders with a $750 check, as well as a $500 check to Tony Bellitto for Water For People.
THANK YOU TO OUR FALL 2018 SPONSORS
FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT!
Premier Sponsor-Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.
A.C. Schultes, Inc. • BCM Engineers • Beck, Harold & Sons Inc.
Carroll Engineering Corporation • Chester Water Authority • Core & Main
Coyne Chemical Environmental Services • DN Tanks • Entech Engineering, Inc.
Eurofins QC LLC • Exeter Supply Co. Inc. • Ferguson Waterworks
Flow Science Incorporated • Ford Meter Box Company, Inc.
Gannett Fleming, Inc. • Great Valley Consultants • Greeley and Hansen, LLC
HACH Company • KCI Technologies, Inc. • Kershner Environmental Technologies, LLC
Keystone Engineering Group, Inc. • LB Water • Mike & Danica Consulting
Mott MacDonald • Municipal Maintenance Co., Inc. • Municipal Parts and Supply Inc.
National Water Specialties Company • North Penn Water Authority
North Wales Water Authority • Pennoni • Pyrz Water Supply Co., Inc. • Raritan Group
Shannon Chemical Corporation • Spotts, Stevens and McCoy • Tnemec Coatings
UGSI Solutions Inc. • Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Spring 2018 Conference Presentations
Agenda-Spring 2018 Joint Technical Conference
Federal Regulatory and Legislative Updates
Pennsylvania Regulatory and Legislative Updates
Importance of a Chlorine Residual: Entry Point to Faucet
Handheld Portable Water Quality Monitors for Near Real Time Monitoring of Water Distribution Systems
Case Study – Disinfectant Control in a Large Standpipe
Top Consumer Complaints – and How to Deal with Them
Clearwell Efficiency – Lessons Learned from Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis and Tracer Testing
Good Asset Management Can Enhance Water Quality
Increasing Occurrence of High Fecal Indicator Bacteria (FIB) in Headwater Streams within the Lower Delaware River Watershed
How PFCs have Changed the Groundwater Landscape in SEPA
The New AWWA M-68 and How to Use it
Engineers Without Borders, Student Chapter Project Update
Reducing Risks from Water Contamination in Distribution Systems (DEP Session ID#3435)
Spring 2018 Conference (Highlights)
The room was filled a few weeks ago at the Spring Technical Conference for the AWWA PA Section – Southeast District / Eastern Section WWOAP. More than 150 water professionals filled the room, drawn in by topics on “Water Quality from Source to Tap”.
To keep attendees up to date with legislation affecting the water industry, Serena DiMagno (Spotts, Stevens and McCoy) kicked things off by sharing the latest developments with the crowd. Tom Caulfield (UGSI Solutions) spoke about disinfectant control in large standpipes, Madeleine Driscoll (KCI Technologies) explained how asset management can enhance water quality, and Christine Gunsaullus (Entech Engineering) explained how to best use the new AWWA M-68 Manual on Water Quality in Distribution Systems.
New officers elected to the AWWA PA Section – Southeast District were Kristen Bowman-Kavanagh, P.E. (Flow Science) as Chair, Chip Bilger (Western Berks Water Authority) as Chair-Elect, and Matt Boeh (UGSI Chemfeed) as District Trustee. Lijie Li, PhD, P.E. (KCI Technologies) will continue as Secretary/Treasurer.
We continued our tradition of supporting young water engineers by inviting students from the University of Pennsylvania Chapter of Engineers Without Borders to present on their ongoing water and wastewater work in Guatemala. They received a $750 donation which will help fund their next trip to help a community where Google Maps can’t help you get around.
Finally, our conference always draws a great mix of engineers and operators, so we continued our breakout afternoon session catering to our Operators, featuring Gary Burlingame of the Philadelphia Water Department explaining how to reduce risks from water contamination in distribution systems.
A big thank you to all of our sponsors, particularly our Premier Sponsor, Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc., who allow us to keep the cost of the conference down for attendees, and still share generously with the next generation of water engineers. See you in October!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPRING 2018 SPONSORS
FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT!
Premier Sponsor-Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.
A.C. Schultes, Inc. • BCM Engineers • Buchart Horn, Inc. • Carroll Engineering Corporation
Charles Morrow and Associates • Chester Water Authority • Core & Main
Coyne Chemical Environmental Services • DN Tanks • Entech Engineering, Inc.
Exeter Supply Co. Inc. • Ferguson Waterworks • Flow Science Incorporated
Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. • Gannett Fleming, Inc.
Greeley and Hansen, LLC • HACH Company • Hazen and Sawyer
Iron Horse Environmental • KCI Technologies, Inc.
Kershner Environmental Technologies, LLC • Keystone Engineering Group, Inc.
Klenzoid Inc. • LB Water • Mott MacDonald • Municipal Maintenance Co.
North East Technical Sales, Inc. • North Penn Water Authority
North Wales Water Authority • Pennoni • Pyrz Water Supply Co., Inc.
Raritan Group • Riordan Materials Corporation • Shannon Chemical Corporation
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy • Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Fall 2017 Conference Presentations
Agenda-Fall 2017 Joint Technical Conference
Federal Regulatory and Legislative Updates
Pennsylvania Regulatory and Legislative Updates
Drinking Water Maps Tool
Source Water Protection Technical Assistance Program (SWPTAP) (Presentation Not Available)
Schuylkill Action Network – Baseline Monitoring, Restoration and Water Quality Improvements (Presentation Not Available)
Advances in Meter Technology – Smart Meters
Climate Change and Sea Level Rise
One Water – Collectively Managing Wastewater, Stormwater, and Drinking Water
Engineers Without Borders, Temple University Student Chapter Project Update
Philadelphia 2030 District: Reducing Water Use and Managing Stormwater in Commercial Buildings
Trends in Water Efficiency
MS4 Compliance and Source Water Protection (Presentation Not Available)
Chemical Safety in Water and Wastewater Facilities (Presentation Not Available)
Fall 2017 Conference (Highlights)
Attendees at the Southeast Section PA AWWA/WWOAP Fall Conference learned about the “One Water” concept from a variety of perspectives. If you’re not sure what it means, “One Water” is a holistic way of considering our drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems to maximize joint usage and minimize waste, and look at all water as one resource.
Over 130 industry professionals came together and were treated to more than a dozen presentations from regulators, authorities, and engineers. Service Awards were presented to Patti Kay Wisniewski (USEPA) and Dave Pyrz (Pyrz Water Supply Co.) for their longtime involvement in and support of our organizations. Students from Temple University’s Engineers Without Borders shared their design and plans to build a new drinking water system for a small village in the town of Saccha, Peru, and received $750 to support their efforts. Tony Bellitto (North Penn Water Authority) updated us on the work and fundraising efforts of Water for People, and gratefully accepted a check for $500.
We owe a big thank you to our Premier Sponsor, Aqua PA, as well as the 21 vendors who attended and shared their expertise and knowledge during breaks throughout the day. They help keep our costs down for our conferences, and allow us to recognize the good work done by colleagues in our industry, as well as support organizations who do excellent work.
THANK YOU TO OUR FALL 2017 SPONSORS
FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT!
Premier Sponsor-Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.
A.C. Schultes, Inc. • BCM Engineers • Blue Earth Labs, LLC • Buchart Horn, Inc.
Carroll Engineering Corporation • Chester Water Authority • DN Tanks
Entech Engineering, Inc. • Ferguson Waterworks • Flow Science Incorporated
Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. • Gannett Fleming, Inc.
Greeley and Hansen, LLC • HACH Company • KCI Technologies, Inc.
Kershner Environmental Technologies, LLC • Layne • LB Water
Mike Nelson Consulting Services, LLC • Mott MacDonald< LLC
Municipal Maintenance Co., Inc. • North East Technical Sales, Inc.
North Wales Water Authority • Pennoni • Pyrz Water Supply Co., Inc.
Raritan Group Inc. • Shannon Chemical Corporation • SSM Group
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Spring 2017 Conference Presentations
Agenda-Spring 2017 Joint Technical Conference
Regulatory and Legislative Updates
Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) Regulatory Update
Financing Clean Water for Pennsylvania
Delaware River Basin Commission – Water Resource Management
Water Availability Study – Safe Yield Analysis
Source Water Monitoring – On-Line, Real-Time Panels
Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances in Drinking Water
Engineers Without Borders, Drexel University Chapter
GAC for PFC Removal
Lead and Copper Rule – Intricacies and Long-Term Revisions
Lead in Drinking Water – Moving Beyond Regulation to Protect Public Health
Revised Total Coliform Rule Level 2 Assessment Training
Spring 2017 Conference (Highlights)
The snow storm earlier in the week didn’t keep more than 150 water professionals away from the Spring Joint Conference for the Southeast Sections of PA AWWA and WWOAP on March 16. The theme of “Hot Topics in the Water Industry” drew speakers from across the state, giving updates on the Revised Total Coliform Rule, PENNVEST funding, Lead, and PFC removal. In addition, the PA AWWA SE Section held elections, and elected Preston Luitweiler, P.E. as Chair, Kristen Bowman-Kavanagh, P.E. as Chair-Elect, and Lijie Li as Secretary/Treasurer.
Students from Drexel University’s Chapter of Engineers Without Borders (pictured with Rob Woolston are John Henderson, Teja Jonnalagadda, and Pujan Dedhia) presented on their work to provide clean drinking water to a small community near the town of Miramar in El Salvador. They plan a trip there at the end of March, and were very appreciative of the check for $750 that our organizations presented to them.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPRING 2017 SPONSORS
FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT!
Premier Sponsor-Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.
A.C. Schultes, Inc. • BCM Engineers • Blue Earth Labs, LLC • Buchart Horn, Inc.
Carroll Engineering Corporation • Chester Water Authority
Coyne Chemical Environmental Services • DN Tanks • Eastern Meter Management Association
Entech Engineering, Inc. • Ferguson Waterworks • Fisher Tank Company
Flow Science Incorporated • Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. • Gannett Fleming, Inc.
Greeley and Hansen, LLC • Gayle Corporation • HACH Company • Hazen and Sawyer
HD Supply Waterworks • ICS/Filter Magic • Iron Horse Environmental
KCI Technologies, Inc. • Kershner Environmental Technologies, LLC
Keystone Engineering Group, Inc. • LB Water • Mike Nelson Consulting Services, LLC
Mott MacDonald • Municipal Maintenance Co., Inc. • North East Technical Sales, Inc.
North Penn Water Authority • Neal Systems Inc. • North Wales Water Authority
Pennoni • Pyrz Water Supply Co., Inc. • Sanexen Water Inc.
Shannon Chemical Corporation • SSM Group • UGSI Solutions, Inc.
Underground Solutions, Inc. • Valve Tech Service • Victaulic
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Fall 2016 Conference Presentations
Agenda-Fall 2016 Joint Technical Conference
Regulatory and Legislative Updates
Philadelphia ‘One Water’ Approach Starts with Source Water Protection
Ramifications of a Spring Thaw Runoff Event
Limnology of Reservoirs
Tank Mixing Pilot and Full Scale Project Case Studies
Panel Discussion: Tank Mixing
Engineers Without Borders, Philadelphia Professional Chapter, Project Updates
Protecting Residential Wells While Developing a New Water Supply Well
GIS for Water, Wastewater and MS4 Mapping
Fall 2016 Conference (Highlights)
The Fall 2016 Joint Technical Conference for the SE District of the AWWA PA Section and the Eastern Section of WWOAP drew a crowd of approximately 120 people concerned about water supplies, source water protection, and tank mixing. The transition from presentation to presentation was very dynamic, with each speaker building on the stories and knowledge from the previous speakers. What was very evident was the passion and experience that so many presenters shared, from Chip Bilger and Matt Walborn (Western Berks Water Authority) explaining the challenges of adequately treating highly turbid source water during a spring thaw runoff event this past year, to Kristen Bowman-Kavanagh (Flow Science Inc.) presenting on the Limnology of Reservoirs. A panel discussion focused on the use of tank mixer users and included Tom Caulfield from Aqua PA, Doug Crawshaw from York Water, and Ralph Wawrzyniakowski from PA American who shared the good, the bad, and the ugly in regards to their real-world experiences installing and maintaining tank mixers, and Christine Gunsaullus (Entech Engineering) served as the panel’s moderator.
Betsy Ross made an early morning appearance and reminded the crowd of the exciting opportunity for everyone to attend ACE17, the national AWWA conference that is to be held at the Convention Center in Philadelphia from June 10 – 14 of next year. Registration is now open at www.ace17.org, and anyone interested in volunteering can contact Don Hershey at donhershey@paawwa.org to be added to the list.
The Conference also included awards for the hard-working volunteers in our section, with Service Awards presented to Steve Farney from the Chester Water Authority, and Russ Williams who is recently retired from the Chester Water Authority. The Herb Spencer III award went to a very surprised and grateful Tom Bradbury of the North Wales Water Authority.
Finally, our section continued to give generously to charities that serve the water industry throughout the world. Tony Bellitto of the North Penn Water Authority shared facts and figures about Water For People, and the enormous changes they have made for clean water and sanitation efforts in nine different countries. The Philadelphia Professionals Chapter of Engineers Without Borders (James Furman II, Adam Erispaha and Kat Smith) also shared stories about their projects to improve access to potable water in El Salvador and the Philippines. Both organizations were presented with a donation check to help them to continue their good works.
THANK YOU TO OUR FALL 2016 SPONSORS
FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT!
A.C. Schultes, Inc. • Aqua Pennsylvania • BCM Engineers
Blue Earth Labs, LLC, • Chester Water Authority • Corpro
Coyne Chemical Environmental Services • DN Tanks • DynaTech Generators
Entech Engineering, Inc. • Exeter Supply Company, Inc. • Ferguson Waterworks
Fisher Tank Company • Flow Science Incorporated • Ford Meter Box Company, Inc.
Gannett Fleming, Inc. • Greeley and Hansen, LLC • HACH Company
Henkels and McCoy, Ins. Engineering • KCI Technologies, Inc. • Kershner Environmental
Technologies, LLC • Keystone Engineering Group, Inc. • LB Water
Mike Nelson Consulting Services, LLC • Mott MacDonald • Municipal Maintenance Co., Inc.
North East Technical Sales, Inc. • North Penn Water Authority
North Wales Water Authority • NSI, Neal Systems, Inc.
Pennoni • Pyrz Water Supply Co., Inc. • Riordan Materials Corporation
Shannon Chemical Corporation • Underground Solutions, Inc.
Valve Tech Service • Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Spring 2016 Conference Presentations
Agenda_Spring 2016 Joint Technical Conference
Assessing Distribution System Integrity
CCL, UCMR, Monitoring Results, and Development of Regulations
Chloramine Residual Optimization & Management
Chlorine Residual Management
Decisions to Regulate or Not
Emerging Issues of Pathogens in Plumbing
Engineers Without Borders – University of Pennsylvania
Water Crisis in Flint Michigan
Legislative Update
Managing a Large Scale Water Main Renewal Program
Managing Water Age in the Distribution System
Spring 2016 Conference (Highlights)
If you missed the SE PA AWWA/ES WWOAP Spring 2016 Conference, you missed a lot! Over 150 water professionals enjoyed a variety of topics focusing on water quality throughout the distribution system. Among the many speakers Gary Burlingame (Philadelphia Water Department) presented on “Emerging Issues of Pathogens in Plumbing and How the Water Industry is Involved”, plus pitched his fascinating new book, Earthy With a Hint of Cucumber: An Environmental Scientist’s Journey into the Sensory World of Water. Mark LeChevallier (American Water) discussed “Assessing Distribution System Integrity: The case for maintaining a disinfectant residual”, and Frank Grablutz (Aqua Pennsylvania) detailed Aqua’s water main renewal program.
Our section continued to support young engineers, and learned about the work that the University of Pennsylvania student chapter of Engineers Without Borders is doing in Guatemala, where they are building latrine systems. The students were presented with a donation check of $750 to support their work.
Finally, elections were held for the SE PA AWWA Section, and the newly elected Chair (Rob Woolston, PA DEP), Chair-Elect (Preston Luitweiler, Aqua Retiree), and District Trustee (Christine Gunsaullus, Entech Engineering) are thrilled at the chance to lead the section, and are looking forward to our next conference in the Fall.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPRING 2016 SPONSORS
FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT!
A.C. Schultes, Inc. • Aqua Pennsylvania • BCM Engineers
Blue Earth Labs, LLC, • Chester Water Authority • Corpro
Coyne Chemical Environmental Services • DN Tanks • DynaTech Generators
Entech Engineering, Inc. • Exeter Supply Company, Inc. • Ferguson Waterworks
Fisher Tank Company • Flow Science Incorporated • Ford Meter Box Company, Inc.
Gannett Fleming, Inc. • Greeley and Hansen, LLC • HACH Company
Henkels and McCoy, Ins. Engineering • KCI Technologies, Inc. • Kershner Environmental
Technologies, LLC • Keystone Engineering Group, Inc. • LB Water
Mike Nelson Consulting Services, LLC • Mott MacDonald • Municipal Maintenance Co., Inc.
North Penn Water Authority • North Wales Water Authority • NSI, Neal Systems, Inc.
Pennoni • Pyrz Water Supply Co., Inc. • Riordan Materials Corporation
Shannon Chemical Corporation • Underground Solutions, Inc.
Valve Tech Service • Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Fall 2015 Conference Presentations
Agenda_Fall 2015 Joint Technical Conference
Chlorine Dioxide as Pretreatment
Drinking Water Compliance, and Design and Operation of Storage Tanks
Legionella as an Emerging Contaminant: New Approaches to Detection, Control & Prevention
NPWA Involvement with Partnership For Safe Water Distribution System Optimization Program
Regional Collaboration Among Three Municipal Utilities BCSWA
Regional Collaboration Among Three Municipal Utilities NPWA Part 1
Regional Collaboration Among Three Municipal Utilities NPWA Part 2
Regional Collaboration Among Three Municipal Utilities NWWA
Temple University Engineers Without Borders
Ushering the Lead and Copper Rule Through Controversy and Change
Fall 2015 Conference (Highlights)
Water Professionals gathered in Exton, PA at our Fall Joint Technical Conference for the AWWA PA Section – Southeast District and the Eastern Section – Water Works Operators Association of PA. Topics covering the “Challenges of Implementing Changing Regulations” drew a huge crowd of over 150 folks, plus 24 vendors.
A number of organizations and people were honored for their hard work including:
- Bob Bender (North Wales Water Authority) and Tony Bellitto (North Penn Water Authority) accepted the Area Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) Award for their Forest Park Plant from the PADEP.
- Keith Johnston (Chester Water Authority) with an Award of Recognition for service in the SE District.
- Herb Spencer III was the first recipient of his namesake award, honoring members of the SE District dedicated to the water treatment industry, with a history of leadership, mentorship, and a commitment to AWWA.
The Temple University student section of Engineers Without Borders presented on their projects, including one in Las Delicias, El Salvador. Torin Johnson and Frank Hyland received a $750 check from our section to continue their efforts, and to promote youth in our industry.
THANK YOU TO OUR FALL 2015 SPONSORS
FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT!
A.C. Schultes, Inc. • Aqua Pennsylvania
BECK, Harold & Sons, Inc., Blue Earth Labs, LLC, • Cardno BCM
Chester Water Authority • Coyne Environmental Services • DN Tanks
Entech Engineering, Inc. • Exeter Supply Company, Inc. • Ferguson Waterworks
Flow Science Incorporated • Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. • Fox Tapping
Gannett Fleming, Inc. • Greeley and Hansen, LLC • HACH Company
Hatch Mott MacDonald • HD Supply Waterworks • Iron Horse Environmental, LLC
KCI Technologies, Inc. • Keystone Engineering Group, Inc. • Klenzoid, Inc. • LB Water
Mike Nelson Consulting and Danica Consulting & Training Services
Mueller Company • Municipal Maintenance Co., Inc. • North East Technical Sales, Inc.
North Penn Water Authority • North Wales Water Authority • PAWSC
Pennoni • Pro-Tech Solutions South, LLC • Pyrz Water Supply Co., Inc.
Shannon Chemical Corporation • Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
Suburban Testing Labs Inc. • Underground Solutions, Inc.
Valve Tech Service • Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Spring 2015 Conference Presentations
Agenda_Spring 2015 Joint Technical Conference
Chemistry and Control Algorithm Combat Nitrification
Drexel EWB
Federal RTCR Summary
Maintaining Disinfectant Residual in the Distribution System
Public 2015 Loss of Pressure Scenario Answer Key
Public 2015 Loss Positive Water Policy WB
Public Notice Website Updates and Loss of Positive Pressure Policy
RTCR How Can You Make PA Food Safe
Streamlined Distribution Water Quality Testing
Practical Applications & Operational Benefits of Online Water Quality Monitoring in the Water Distribution System
“What’s in your Tank?”
Spring 2015 Conference (Highlights)
Engineers Without Borders,
Drexel University Student Chapter
Fall 2014 SE District Joint Technical Conference (Highlights)
Herb Spencer
Robert Naef
Christine Gunsaullus
Engineers Without Borders,
Philadelphia Professionals Chapter
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