2017 Annual Conference · President's Hall 7:00 pm Disney Dream Vacation Give-Away - Sponsored by: Exeter Supply and Star Pipe Booth 21 & 22 7:30 pm Annual Turkey Calling Contest

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ConferenceMarch 28-31

Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center | State College, PA

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On behalf of our Staff and Board of Directors, welcome to Pennsylvania Rural Water Association’s 29th

Annual Conference! We are happy that you are able to join us for one of the industry’s largest conferences.

This year, we have OVER 70 CLASSES for water, wastewater, source water protection and management professionals. Once again, you will see certain classes are offered twice during Conference. This will give more opportunity to students to attend the more popular classes. With hundreds of years of experience in one place,

we hope you benefit from the time provided to catch up with friends & colleagues, and meet with over 130 companies in the industry here at the Conference. We hope that you enjoy this year’s conference. Please stop by

the registration & help desk with any questions you may have. We are glad you are here!

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Glenn CowlesMike EmeryNick FerraroTom GoehringMark GregoryPattie-Jo HornerJoel JordanWendy Malehorn

Jeff MartinRobin MontgomeryDon MuirDave MuzzyDanielle RoslevichChris ShuttStacey Walker

PRWA StaffPRWA Board of DirectorsPresident .................................Bob Blough IIVice-President ........................Ralph StewartSecretary .....................................Les HilfigerTreasurer ................................... Dennis Beck Asst Secretary/Treasurer ...... Blaine RhodesBoard Member ....................... Herb MatternBoard Member ......................... Chris NorrisNRWA Director for PA ......... George Crum

Penny McCoyExecutive Director

Joseph FalconeExecutive Director


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TABLE OF CONTENTSConference Information

Hotel & Exhibit Layout ...............2Exhibitor Listing ..........................3Sponsors ........................................4Conference Schedule ...............5-8

Course Descriptions Tuesday .........................................9Wednesday Morning .................10Wednesday Afternoon ..............11Thursday Morning .....................12Thursday Afternoon ..................12Friday ..........................................13

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Penn Stater Floor Plan & Exhibitor Layout

Agency Tables

Break Area

2nd Floor

Horseshoe Vendor Display

Garden Level

Exec 2

Exec 1

Main Level

Senate Lounge

Dean’s Hall

Break Room

PRWA Store

Agency Tables

Break Area

Registration & Help Desk

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Event Sponsors

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1st Floor:PRWA Financial ServicesPennVestUSDA Rural DevelopmentPRWA

2nd Floor:AWWA - Partnership for Safe WaterDEP Tech & Financial AssistanceDEP Engineering ServicesPA Municipal Authority Association

PA Public UCPA WarnRCAP SolutionsSRBC

Agency Tables - Break Area

Exhibitors

NB = Non-Booth

A&H Equipment ........121, HorseshoeA.Y. McDonald ...................................14Accent Control ....................................57 American Flow Control .....................33AP Certified Testing, LLC .............. 110Atlantis Technologies .........................67Baker Water Systems Division ............6Bankson Engineers, Inc. ...................NBBarton & Loguidice, DPC .............. 111BCM Engineers ...................................50Bissnuss ................................................48Charles Morrow & Associates ...........24Charter Machine Co ..........................96CME Operations .............................. 100Concrete Pipe & Precast ................. 124Control Systems 21 .......................... 117Coyne Chemical .................................95CUES ...................................................NBCummins Sales & Service .................NBCWM Environmental ........................30DAS Group ............................................7Dennis Sales ................. NB, HorseshoeDesign Plastic Systems, Inc. .............NBDN Tanks .............................................54Dutchland, Inc ....................................44EADS Group .......................................91EAP Industries, Inc ............................16Eastcom Associates ......................... 118EGLS/Learco .......................................61Eichelbergers, Inc ...............................55Elcon Technologies ..........................NBEntech Engineering ............................40Envirep/TLC .......................................45Excel Fluid Group ...............................78Exeter Supply ....... 21, 22, HorseshoeFairway Laboratories ....................... 107Ferguson Waterworks ........................27Forberg Scientific ............................. 125Ford Meter Box ...................................41Fox Tapping, Inc .................................42Gannett Fleming .................................74Geiger Equipment Group ............... 119GHD .....................................................58Glace Associates ..................................87

Golden Equipment .......................... 114Gwin, Dobson & Foreman, Inc ....103Hach Company ...................................26HD Supply Waterworks ........... 65, 66Herbert, Rowland & Grubic ..............63HomeServe USA .................................86Hunt Engineers ...................................82I.K. Stoltzfus ..................................... 101IDEXX Water ................................... 115 Insight Pipe Contracting ...................38J.F. Kiely Service, LLC .......................NBJohn P. Place ........................................34Kaman Industrial ............................. 106Kappe Associates ................................53Kershner Environmental ...................10Keystone Engineering Group, Inc ....35KLH Engineers ...................................79KTM Associates ..................................72KV & M&H Valve ..............................39Larson Design Group .........................73LB Water ...................1, 2, HorseshoeLRM, Inc ........................................... 109Mahaffey Laboratory ....................... 102Martz Technologies / VZRScada ... 112Maryland Biochemical Co., Inc ........46Master Meter .......................................23Microbac Laboratories .................... 113MidAmerican Energy Services ........NBMid Atlantic Pump & Equipment ......9Mid Atlantic Storage Systems ...........29Modern Pump & Equipment, Inc ....18Moody & Associates ...........................51Mountain Research, LLC ...................90Mr. Rehab ............................................20Mueller Company ...............................71Mueller Systems ..................................70National Gunite ..................................52National Road Utility Supply ............43Neptune Chemical Pump ..................84 Nittany Engineering ..................... 94North End Electric .............................93Orchard Pump & Supply .................NBPA One Call ...................................... 122PA Water Specialties ................ 76, 77

PDIR .................................................. 104Pipelines, Inc .................................... 108Preload, Inc .........................................25Process Kana .......................................92Pyrz Water Supply ..............................36Ram Industrial Services Inc ........... 120Reed Manufacturing ..........................47Rio Supply ...........................................15Riordan Materials Corp .....................64Robinson Pipe Cleaning Company ..99Rockacy & Associates ........................56Romac Industries ..................................3Roome Environmental .......................75Ryan Herco Sales ................................80S3 / LB Water ................................127Semper-Fi Pump Svc .....60, HorseshoeSenate Engineering Company ............4Sensus Metering Systems ...............32Sherwood Logan LLC ..................... 123Sigelock Systems LLC ....31, HorseshoeSinger Valve ..............12, 13, HorseshoeSite Specific Design ............................97Specified Fittings, LLC .....................NBSpotts, Stevens and McCoy ............ 126Stiffler McGraw ...................................62Subsurface Technologies, Inc ............69Suburban Testing Labs .......................37Suez Water Advanced Solutions .........5Susquehanna Fire Equipment ........ 116Swiftreach Networks ..........................85Therma Stor/Quest .............................81Trombold Equipment .........................98Trumbull Industries ...........................59U.S. Municipal Inc ........................... 105Underground Solutions .....................68Univar USA .........................................17USA Bluebook ....................................11USG ......................................................49Utilitronics .............................................8ValveTech Service ...............................28Wachs Utility Products ..89, HorseshoeWatermark Environmental ...............83WC Weil Company ............................19Xylem Water Solutions USA .............88

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Tuesday10:00 am ~ Annual Business Meeting

11:00 am - 12:00 pm ~ Opening Session with Steve Uzzell,National Geographic Photographer, Author & Speaker in Dean's Hall

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm ~ Meet & Greet Party at Champ’s, transportation provided to & from sponsored hotels, from conference hotel lobby

Wednesday10:00 am ~ PA Warn Meeting

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm ~ Exhibit Hall Extravaganzain Dean’s & President's Hall

7:00 pm ~ Disney Dream Vacation Give-Away

7:30 pm ~ Annual Turkey Calling Contest in Room 208

8:30 pm ~ Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament in Senate Lounge

8:30 pm ~ Cornhole Tournament with live music by Tommy Wareham& The Intrigues in Dean's Hall

Thursday12:00 pm ~ AWOP Awards in Dean's Hall

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm ~ Closing Celebration & Tribute to Excellence Awards in President's Hall with live music by Tommy Wareham - The Piano Man

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

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Tuesday, March 28 DEP Class # Room #

8:30 am - 7:00 pm Registration Desk Open

10:00 am Annual Business Meeting Room 112

11:00 am - 12:00 pmOpening Session with Steve Uzzell National Geographic Photographer, Author & SpeakerSponsored by: Nittany Engineering

Dean's Hall

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch - Sponsored by LB Water & S3

12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Associate Member Registration and Exhibit Hall Setup

1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 1. Construction Do’s & Don'ts (W & WW) #5438 207

2. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (W & WW) - scheduled twice #6817 208

* Courses appliedfor 3 DEP Contact Hours unlessotherwise noted

This course has been offered at conference or in the field within last 2 years. NO contact hours given if you have already taken this class within your current cycle.

3. Lime Slaking, Traditional Low & High Density Lime Systems (W & WW) * 109

4. Cross-Connection & Backflow 101 (W & WW) #6891 204

5. Sourcewater, Treatment & Other Causes of Lead Contamination (W) - scheduled twice * 206

6. Chemical Feed Math Refresher (W & WW) #7497 105

7. Wastewater Jar Testing (WW) - scheduled twice * 106

8. Wells & Pump Asset Management & Abandonment (W) #6818 107

9. Chloramination Disinfection (W) #7424 104

10. I&I Tool Belt: How to Find It, Measure It, Fix It, & Confirm Results (WW) #1809 108

11. Fixed Film (WW) #6271 218

12. Activated Sludge Processes (WW) #6569 205

Exam ReviewWater - Corrosion Control - 1 Contact Hour 1 CCH Exec 1

Wastewater - Wastewater Math - 1 Contact Hour 1 CCH Exec 2

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Meet & Greet Party at Champ’s - Sponsored by: Gwin Dobson & Foreman, Inc.Transportation provided to and from sponsored hotels (meet in front of hotel lobby)

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Wednesday, March 29 DEP Class # Room #

7:00 am - 8:45 am Continental Breakfast - Sponsored by: LB Water & S37:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration Desk Open8:00 am - 11:30 am 13. How to Work Safely with AC Pipe Overview (W & WW) - scheduled twice #7471 208

* Courses applied for 3 DEP Contact Hours, unless otherwise noted

14. Managers Roundtable - Legislative Updates (W & WW) - 1 Contact Hour 1 CCH 21115. Introduction to Jetting in Collection System (WW) #5808 20216. Dealing with Angry People, Stress & Worker Safety (W & WW) #7420 10617. Liquid Chemical Feed Pumps & Flow Measurement Instrumentation (W & WW) #6268 20618. Underground Utility Locating (W & WW) #316 10819. Basic Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls and SCADA for Operators (W&WW) #7501 20720. Controlling Distribution System Water Quality (W) - scheduled twice #6222 10521. Fire Hydrants - The Critical But Necessary Vulnerability (W) #7488 10422. Sourcewater, Treatment & Other Causes of Lead Contamination (W) - scheduled twice * 10923. Turbidity Measurement (W) #6503 21824. How Do You Measure Up? Metering Non-Traditional Water Flows (WW) * 20425. Nutrient Removal Processes in Wastewater (WW) #6270 20526. Wastewater Lab Skills (WW) - scheduled twice #7428 107

Exam ReviewWater - Distribution - 1 Contact Hour 1 CCH Exec 1Wastewater - Wastewater General & Basics - 1 Contact Hour 1 CCH Exec 2

10:00 am PA Warn Meeting 22211:30 am - 1:30 pm Lunch - Sponsored by: LB Water & S3 | Exhibit Hall Open1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 27. Tablet Chlorination System Uses & Comparisons With Basics of Chlorine (W & WW) * 207


28. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (W & WW) - scheduled twice #6817 20629. How to Work Safely with AC Pipe Overview(W & WW) - scheduled twice #7471 10930. State & Federal Funding Requirements (W & WW) #2200 20231. Power Quality & Surge Protection Systems (W & WW) - scheduled twice #7489 20832. Can You Hear Me Now & Helium Tracer - Leak Detection Methods (W) #7506 10733. Post Approval Data Collection and Reporting to SRBC (W) #7421 10634. Water/Wastewater is a Business (W & WW) * 10535. A Contaminated Water Supply (Impact of an Environmental Disaster) (W) * 21836. Filter Design, Surveillance and Backwash Optimization (W) * 20537. Wastewater Plant Tour (WW) - 1 Contact Hour 1 CCH Lobby38. Pumping Station Design: What Every Operator Should Know (WW) * 10839. Activated Sludge: Process Control Tests & Parameters (WW) * 20440. Wastewater System Math Refresher (WW) * 104

Exam ReviewWater - Disinfection - 1 Contact Hour 1 CCH Exec 1Wastewater - Nitrificaton - 1 Contact Hour 1 CCH Exec 2

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Exhibit Hall Extravaganza - Sponsored by: Exeter Supply, Master Meter, Wrapid Seal, Smith-Blair, Apollo Conbraco Backflow, EBAA Iron & Mueller Company

Dean’s Hall & President's Hall

7:00 pm Disney Dream Vacation Give-Away - Sponsored by: Exeter Supply and Star Pipe Booth 21 & 22

7:30 pm Annual Turkey Calling Contest - Sponsored by: Sensus Meters & LB Water Room 208

8:30 pm Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament - Sponsored by: PA Water Specialties Company Senate Lounge

8:30 pm Cornhole Tournament with live music by Tommy Wareham & The Intrigues -Sponsored by: A&H Equipment

Dean’s Hall


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Thursday, March 30 DEP Class # Room #

7:00 am - 8:45 am Continental Breakfast - Sponsored by: LB Water & S37:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration Desk Open8:00 am - 11:30 am 41. Chemistry 101 (W & WW) #4077 109


42. Corrosion of Public Water & Wastewater Underground Facilities (W & WW) * 20843. Proper Sampling Techniques & Handling (W & WW) #3626 20644. Managers Roundtable - Failing Infrastructure (W & WW) - 1 Contact Hour 1 CCH 20245. Energy Efficiency in the Water & Wastewater System (W & WW) #7427 10746. Health & Safety Considerations for Water & Wastewater Operators (W & WW) #4042 20747. Activated Sludge: Filamentous Organisms (WW) #3018 10648. Meters (W) #5404 20449. All Mixed Up - Tank Mixing, Rehab & Inspection (W) #7502 10550. Tracking Non-Revenue Water with Free Audit Software (W) #7422 21851. Protecting Our Waters at the Source - Stormwater Issues (W) #7503 20552. Subsurface Utility Engineering & Cross Bore 101 (W & WW) #5804 10853. Centrifuge Technology - (WW) * 21154. Wastewater Jar Testing (WW) - scheduled twice * 104

Exam ReviewWater - Tips for Evaluating Math Problems - 1 Contact Hour 1 CCH Exec 1Wastewater - Denitrification & Phosphorus Removal - 1 Contact Hour 1 CCH Exec 2

12:00 pm AWOP Awards Dean's Hall11:30 am - 1:30 pm Lunch - Sponsored by: LB Water & S3 | Exhibit Hall Open1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 55. Water System Math Refresher (W) #7498 108


56. Chemistry of Chlorine & Chlorine Monitoring Basics (W) * 10957. Pumps 101: Introduction to Pumps & System Design (W & WW) * 20858. Regulations & Ethics for Operators (W & WW) #7423 20759. Power Quality & Surge Protection Systems (W & WW) - scheduled twice #7489 10760. Water Treatment Coagulants 101 (W) #7505 10561. Controlling Distribution System Water Quality (W) - scheduled twice #6222 10462. Revised Total Coliform Rule - Level 2 Assessments (W) - scheduled twice #7487 20463. Ponds / Lagoons and Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) (WW) * 21164. AIM - Basic Arsenic, Iron & Manganese Removal (W) * 21865. Stormwater Tour - Penn State University (W) - 1 Contact Hour 1 CCH 11266. Collection Rehab/Maintenance (WW) * 20667. Nitrification (WW) #3563 20568. Selecting a Dewatering Technology (WW) #7417 10669. Manager’s Roundtable - Increasing Financial Stability (W & WW) - 1 Contact Hour 1 CCH 202

Exam ReviewWater - Water General Exam - 1 Contact Hour 1 CCH Exec 1Wastewater - Wastewater Exam Q&A Review - 1 Contact Hour 1 CCH Exec 2

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Closing Celebration & Tribute to Excellence Awards Ceremony with live music by Tommy Wareham - The Piano Man, Sponsored by: HD Supply

President's Hall

This course has been offered at conference or in the field within last 2 years. NO contact hours given if you have already taken this class within your current cycle. If you are unsure, we can assist you at the help desk.

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Friday, March 31 DEP Class # Room #

7:00 am - 8:45 am Continental Breakfast - Sponsored by LB Water & S3

7:00 am - 9:00 am Registration Desk Open

8:00 am - 12:30 pm 70. Disaster Management for Water & Wastewater (W & WW) - 4 Contact Hours #6391 109

8:00 am - 11:30 am

* Courses applied for 3 DEP Contact Hours unless otherwise noted

71. Pump Reliability & Mechanical Seal Basics & Seal Applications (W & WW) * 108

72. Wastewater Lab Skills (WW) - scheduled twice #7428 106

73. Revised Total Coliform Rule - Level 2 Assessments (W) - scheduled twice #7487 107

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1. Construction Do’s & Don'ts: The operators and managers of water/wastewater systems play an important role in the construction process of new systems and upgrades to existing systems. Unfortunately, they are often left out of the process and costly mistakes happen when they could have been avoided. Learn about your role from pre-construction, construction, post-construction and the inspection process. Find out the things that you can do to improve the process and outcome and common mistakes to avoid. Also, what to expect as part of the construction inspection process. (3 W & WW CH)

2. Intro to Geographic Information Systems (GIS): This class covers the basics of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping your water, wastewater, and/or stormwater system. Includes GIS hardware, software, background, data types and collection and a field demonstration. ( 3 W & WW CH) This class is offered again on Wednesday afternoon, class #28.

3. Lime Slaking, Traditional Low & High Density Lime Systems: This class is an overview of the performance differences of three lime preparation and dosing processes, including positives and pitfalls of lime systems. Topics covered include basic lime chemistry, lime types, slurry preparation and their applications. Additionally, the class will cover design considerations for storing, feeding, and flow promotion of dry lime and lime slurries and the types of lime equipment for each type of system. (applied for 3 W & WW CH)

4. Cross-Connection & Backflow 101: This class is designed for water treatment plant operators and administrators. This class covers basic backflow hydraulics, different types of cross-connections, and the degree of hazard, describes in detail how to apply protection and to prevent backflow using air gaps and backflow prevention devices. We will also explain how the devices work and will cover proper installation guidelines. Finally, we will cover the elements of a comprehensive cross-connection control program, gauge care, repair and maintenance considerations, etc. (3 W & WW CH)

5. Sourcewater, Treatment and Other Causes of Lead Contamination: This class will discuss corrosivity in sourcewater and in treated water, and its impact on the release of lead into drinking water. We will also look into drinking water's usually minor contribution to lead contamination of humans, and the need to use common sense in our efforts to minimize that contamination. (applied for 3 W CH) This class is offered again Wednesday morning, class #22.

6. Chemical Feed Math Refresher: Operators are required to complete various math calculations to assist in operations within a treatment facility. This course will review chemical feed calculations. (3 W & WW CH)

7. Wastewater Jar Testing: Introduction to basic jar test math and concepts, and how the jar test can aid operators in the process control of treatment. (applied for 3 WW CH) This class is offered again Thursday morning, #54.

8. Wells & Pump Asset Management & Abandonment: This class will discuss the best practices to maximize a water well’s performance and lifecycle. Learn how a proactive, preventative approach to maintaining water wells and pumps, the water system’s most critical assets, can save time, money and keep the regulators happy. PA DEP’s recent change in regulations for proper well abandonment will also be covered. (3 W CH)

9. Chloramination Disinfection: The focus of this class is for water quality measurements in water plants that are using the process of chloramination. Topics covered in the class include disinfection strategies, colorimetric analysis and pH. Parameters measured by the attendee will be free and total chlorine, free ammonia and chloramines and pH. Time will be spent on the proper use of standards and verification of accuracy. The class objectives will be met by presenting theory, incorporating practical applications of analytical techniques, and “hands-on” experience with each parameter. Process Control Chloramination equipment will also be discussed. (3 W CH)

10. I&I Tool-Belt: How to Find It, Measure It, Fix It & Confirm Results: I&I is an elusive problem, where each system, and even basins within a system, require customized plans. This class will address topics ranging from “in-house” find and fix methods thru professional I&I studies, and everything in between. Topics such as basin/sub-basin-specific flow metering, mapping, inspection, prioritization of needs, budgeting and various methods of repair will be taught. In-class demonstrations, samples, specifications and handouts will be provided, as well as many pictures and videos of real-world scenarios. (3 WW CH)

11. Fixed Film: This course covers the basics of fixed film in wastewater treatment. Overview of the treatment technique. Includes sections on integrated fixed-film activated sludge (IFAS) and moving bed bioreactor (MBBR) (3 WW CH)

12. Activated Sludge Processes: This class will assist operators with operational troubleshooting strategies, and problem solving techniques for an Activated Sludge Process. This class will help operators understand control parameters to operate an activated sludge process and will be specifically geared to making the operator understand the day to day adjustments of running an activated sludge plant. (3 WW CH)

Tuesday, March 288:30 am - 7:00 pm Registration Desk Open

10:00 am Annual Business Meeting Room 112

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Opening Session with Dr. Chuck Jackson Sponsored by Nittany Engineering Dean's Hall

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch - Sponsored by LB Water & S3

12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Associate Member Registration Exhibit Hall Setup

1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Training Classes 1-12

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Meet & Greet Party at Champ’s Sponsored by Gwin, Dobson & Foreman, Inc.



13. How To Work Safely With AC Pipe Overview: This class will cover why Asbestos Cement (AC) pipes found in municipal water and wastewater systems may pose a health risk to workers when the pipes are being disturbed during maintenance, repair and pipe removal activities. Students will learn the types of asbestos found in AC Pipes, asbestos health effects, federal and state regulatory compliance and “do’s and do not’s” when working on AC pipes during emergencies and planned maintenance activities. (3 W & WW CH) This class is offered again on Wednesday afternoon, class #29.

14. Manager’s Roundtable – Legislative Updates: Discussion session for managers on the current legislative initiatives in water and wastewater. Short presentation with time for Q&A. (1 W & WW CH)

15. Introduction to Jetting in Collection Systems: This class covers all equipment and various techniques for jetting collection system lines of all types. Equipment covered will be pumps, nozzles, and hoses as well as the use of pressure and flow in the lines. Includes information on cleaning 6 inch to 48 inch pipe and the different techniques involved. (3 WW CH)

16. Dealing with Angry People, Stress & Worker Safety: This class provides awareness of those things which may cause anger and discontentment on those with whom you deal on a daily basis and methods to defuse situations and achieve good results. Part of this class will provide understanding of the types of daily stressors functioning in a worker’s life and the means to address various stressors to reduce injury and illness in the workplace. (3 W & WW CH)

17. Liquid Chemical Feed Pumps & Flow Measurement Instrumentation: Learn the basics of chemical feed pump and flow measurement instruments for the water and wastewater industries. Review of flow measurement including mechanical and non-mechanical meters and other flow methods. (3 W & WW CH)

18. Underground Utility Locating: This class is intended to give the attendee a thorough knowledge of the theory of electro-magnetic locating. The class will cover passive locating, active locating, understanding distortion of magnetic fields, depth determination, use of multiple frequencies and antenna configurations. Special attention is given to review proper locating techniques and unique methods specific to their utility. ( 3 W & WW CH)

19. Basic Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls and SCADA for Operators: Many operators take unsafe chances because they have no basic knowledge of electricity. This course will teach operators the basics of how to work safely with electricity and how understanding your electrical setup ties together with all your system controls. In addition, the course will cover the basics of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, process controls, and SCADA systems. (3 W & WW CH)

20. Controlling Distribution System Water Quality: Controlling distribution water quality involves system-wide approaches, from source to tap. Operators will learn how to evaluate and use the appropriate treatment chemistries to assure regulatory compliance, preserve infrastructure and enhance customer acceptance. This class includes exercises on calculating Langelier Saturation Index and Forms for setting up a control program and covers the recently revised Lead and Copper Rule and Optimal Corrosion Control Treatment (OCCT), and simultaneous compliance issues. (3 W CH) This class is offered again Thursday afternoon, #61.

21. Fire Hydrants - the Critical But Necessary Vulnerability: This class covers the history of fire hydrants and the critical role they play in the water distribution system. Students learn the anatomy of fire hydrants and the vulnerability and causes of damage to fire hydrants. Solutions for maintaining a reliable/operable fire hydrant system and governing standards for fire hydrants will also be discussed. (3 W CH)

22. Sourcewater, Treatment & Other Causes of Lead Contamination: (applied for 3 W CH) See class #5, Tuesday afternoon, for description.

23. Turbidity Measurement: This class will involve measuring turbidity in waters with the basic usage and operation of portable, lab and online turbidimeters. Students will have hands-on training, to learn how to calibrate and verify readings. (3 W CH)

24. How Do You Measure Up? Metering Non-Traditional Water Flows: This class covers the latest technologies that can be used to meter non-traditional water flows. This will include partially filled pipes, troughs, weirs, flumes, channels, etc. It will also show how this data can be made available to the operator. (applied for 3 WW CH)

25. Nutrient Removal Processes in Wastewater: This class will give an introduction to nitrogen and phosphorus removal within wastewater and will identify several treatment processes designed to remove nitrogen and phosphorus. This class will also provide a general understanding of the instrumentation used in biological nutrient removal (BNR) processes and will cover troubleshooting BNR processes and review case studies of recent plant upgrades designed. (3 WW CH)

26. Wastewater Lab Skills: This class covers basic wastewater laboratory procedures. This class includes a review of the Clean Water Act, standard methods and sampling procedures. (3 WW CH) This class is offered again Friday morning, #72. Don't forget to check out the exhibit hall!

Tuesday: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pmWednesday: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm; 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday: 11:30 - 1:30 pm

Wednesday Morning, March 297:00 am - 8:45 am

Continental Breakfast Sponsored by LB Water & S3


8:00 am - 11:30 am Morning Training Classes 13-26

10:00 am PA Warn Meeting Room 222

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Lunch - Sponsored by LB Water & S3 Exhibit Hall Open


27. Tablet Chlorination System Uses & Comparisons with Basics of Chlorine: Learn the basics of chlorine feed via various available methods: gas, liquid, calcium hypochlorite tablets, and trichlor tablets. Includes typical installation and equipment requirements for various chlorine feed methods. (applied for 3 W & WW CH)

28. Intro to Geographic Information Systems (GIS): ( 3 W & WW CH) See class #2, Tuesday afternoon, for description.

29. How To Work Safely With AC Pipe Overview: (3 W & WW CH) See class #13, Wednesday morning, for description.

30. State & Federal Funding Requirements: Representatives from PennVest, USDA will cover the state and federal requirements for borrowers. Good preparation makes for successful funding. Bring your questions for discussion. (3 W & WW CH)

31. Power Quality and Surge Protection: Learn about the 10 critical concepts of lightning and surge protection systems. What 40 years of experience has taught us in the design and implementation of a proper SPD system. Learn about the benefits and ROI of a properly designed system and how to do it right the first time. (3 W & WW CH) This class is offered again Thursday afternoon, #59.

32. Can You Hear Me Now & Helium Tracers - Leak Detection Methods: This course will help system operators and managers understand the characteristics of sound and how it applies to leak localization and pinpointing. But, sound isn’t always the solution. The 2nd part of the class will cover using Helium as tracer gas technology to identify leaks in the water transmission and distribution systems. (3 W CH)

33. Post Approval Data Collection & Reporting to Susquehanna River Basin Commission: The purpose of this class is to instruct public water suppliers on the identification, collection, and reporting of data required to comply with applicable Susquehanna River Basin Commission regulations. (3 W CH)

34. Water/Wastewater is a Business: This class covers the fundamental principles of system management for long term viability and sustainability. (applied for 3 W & WW CH)

35. A Contaminated Water Supply (Impact of an Environmental Disaster): During the early hours of June 8, 2015, a fire at a fertilizer plant was burning out of control which was approximately five miles upstream from the New Oxford Municipal Authority’s water intake on the South Branch of the Conewago Creek. This class will cover emergency response actions based on a real-world event. (applied for 3 W CH)

36. Filter Design, Surveillance & Backwash Optimization: This class will provide an introduction to filter design, surveillance and backwash optimization, including an overview of filter design concepts, components and applications. Students will learn the keys to extending the service life of their filters and maximizing performance through the utilization of effective filter asset management. (applied for 3 W CH)

37. Wastewater Plant Tour: Tour of a local wastewater treatment plant. Transportation provided. Dress appropriately. Sign-up during the Conference at the Conference Registration Desk. (1 WW CH)

38. Pumping Station Design: What Every Operator Should Know: This class will go through the planning and regulations pertaining to the design of a pumping station. The class will focus on the most common type of pumping station, duplex submersible. Key elements will discuss basic flow requirements, pumping capacities, wet well design and controls. (applied for 3 WW CH)

39. Activated Sludge: Process Control Tests and Parameters: This class provides a review of the critical tests and parameters that should be performed and monitored on a periodic basis to ensure acceptable process control and rapid response for appropriate correction action. The class presents the theory and goals of the activated sludge process and therefore the critical tests and parameters needed to achieve the goals. (applied for 3 WW CH)

40. Wastewater System Math Refresher: Operators are required to understand and complete math calculations to assist in both treatment operations and collection systems. This class will review common wastewater system calculations. (applied for 3 WW CH)

Wednesday Afternoon, March 291:30 pm - 5:00 pm Afternoon Training Classes 27-40

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Extravaganza - Sponsored by Exeter Supply, Master Meter, Wrapid Seal, Smith-Blair, Apollo Conbraco Backflow, EBAA Iron & Mueller Company

Dean’s Hall & President's

Hall

7:00 pm Disney Dream Vacation Give-Away Sponsored by Exeter Supply and Star Pipe

Booth 21 & 22

7:30 pm Annual Turkey Calling Contest Sponsored by Sensus Meters & LB Water Room 208

8:30 pm Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament - Sponsored by PA Water Specialties Company

Senate Lounge

8:30 pmCornhole Tournament with live music by Tommy Wareham & The Intrigues Sponsored by A&H Equipment

Dean’s Hall

Please be courteous to speakers and colleagues by silencing your cell phones during training sessions, meetings and events. We ask that all phone calls be

made outside of the training rooms & event rooms if a call must be made.

Next Conference!March 20 - 23, 2018



41. Chemistry 101: Review the chemistry basics that water/wastewater operators should know how-to perform for daily operations. (3 W & WW CH)

42. Corrosion of Public Water & Wastewater Underground Facilities: This class will cover underground corrosion, including basic corrosion cell, galvanic series of metals, types of corrosion, corrosion monitoring and equipment, accidental isolations of structure, basic cathodic protection techniques, above ground (atmospheric) coating basics and corrosion interference issues from other underground facilities. (applied for 3 W &WW CH)

43. Proper Sampling Techniques & Handling: This class will provide an overview of EPA/PA DEP regulations, sampling procedures as well as case studies of improper sampling. This class will show the importance of proper sampling to yield correct data which is submitted to the PA DEP and the effect on monitoring requirements. (3 W & WW CH)

44. Managers Roundtable – Failing Infrastructure: A combination of old pipes and earlier than expected failure of newer pipes has led to a “perfect storm” in our pipe infrastructures. Estimates of pipeline replacement nationwide exceed $1 billion in the next decade. This roundtable discussion, with short presentations, will cover these concerns for water and wastewater systems. (1 W & WW CH)

45. Energy Efficiency in the Water & Wastewater System: This class will help operators understand where their energy dollar goes. Operators will learn how to identify what equipment uses energy, how much energy and when that energy is used and learn how to benchmark the current energy use to quantify savings. Students will learn how to access Utility Company Database information from smart-meters. Discussions topics include energy efficient equipment, processes and process control, and Pennsylvania law concerning guaranteed energy savings contracts. (3 W & WW CH)

46. Health and Safety Considerations for Water & Wastewater Operators: Safety is one of the most overlooked aspects of being a water/wastewater operator. Many operators have the attitude that “it can't happen to me”. This class is a general overview of the safety issues operators should be aware of including: an overview to OSHA, scaffolding, fall protection, hazard communication, excavation safety, confined space entry rules, electrical safety and lock out/tag out requirements. (3 W & WW CH)

47. Activated Sludge: Filamentous Organisms: This class, updated for 2017, provides a review of the roles, both positive and negative, of filamentous organisms. Topics include the operational factors that promote their undesired growth, process control measures and identification of filamentous organisms to name or type number. ( 3 WW CH)

48. Meters: This course provides a basic overview on the differences of mag and ultrasonic meters vs mechanical meters. Includes Commercial & Industrial metering, DMA’s, and using AMI to monitor the health of your distribution system and move to a Smart Water Network. (3 W CH)

49. All Mixed Up - Tank Mixing, Rehab & Inspection: Tank owners often struggle; they want to take care of their tanks, but with so many other components in their systems in need of repair they are “out of sight, out of mind,” until there’s a problem! Regular inspections keep small problems from becoming big, costly repairs. Methods covered include drones. Tips on rehabilitation and water quality solutions like mixers & chlorine injection will be reviewed. (3 W CH)

50. Tracking Non-Revenue Water with Free Audit Software: This class will give attendees an understanding of the occurrence and impacts of non-revenue water (NRW) to the water utility, and to learn the basic workings of the AWWA Free Water Audit Software. Utilities are better armed to control their NRW once they have conducted the water audit and know the cost impacts of losses. (3 W CH)

51. Protecting Our Waters at the Source - Stormwater Issues: This class will provide an understanding of the threat stormwater poses to our water sources, which can help us manage stormwater runoff itself. The contaminants that flow into our water sources which pollute our drinking water supplies and threaten our communities across Pennsylvania. (3 W CH)

52. Subsurface Utility Engineering and Cross Bore 101: Trenchless technology has brought utility damage and cross bores to the forefront. This course covers various Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) tools, their advantages and disadvantages, and when each should be utilized. Careful and appropriate use of the SUE disciplines, many utility conflicts, cost over-runs, schedule impacts and safety concerns can be avoided before breaking ground. (3 W & WW CH)

53. Centrifuge Technology: This course will cover the proper optimization of the decanter centrifuge to reduce the cost of dewatering through lower polymer and power demands. It will cover mechanical design and how to implement a maintenance program that maximizes runtime and efficiency while minimizing wear and tear on the equipment. (applied for 3 WW CH)

54. Wastewater Jar Testing: (applied for 3 WW CH) See class #7, Tuesday afternoon, for description.

Thursday Morning, March 307:00 am - 8:45 am

Continental Breakfast Sponsored by LB Water & S3


8:00 am - 11:30 am Morning Training Classes 41-54

12:00 pm AWOP Awards Deans Hall

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Lunch - Sponsored by LB Water & S3 Exhibit Hall Open

This course has been offered at conference or in the field within last 2 years. NO contact hours given if you have already taken this class within your cur-rent cycle. If you are unsure, we can assist you at the help desk.


55. Water System Math Refresher: Operators are required to complete math calculations for treatment operations and distribution system. This class will review common water system calculations. (3 W CH)

56. Chemistry of Chlorine & Chlorine Monitoring Basics: The chemistry of chlorine is discussed including the impact of pH and how chlorine disinfects. The various means of monitoring chlorine measurement are discussed along with their limitations. (applied for 3 W CH)

57. Pumps 101: Introduction to Pumps & System Design: This class will cover the design types of centrifugal pumps used throughout water and wastewater systems. The basics of hydraulic performance will be reviewed, as well as the calculation of pump and hydraulic system performance curves. Energy efficiency of pumping systems will also be discussed, as well as the impact of system design on the WEF energy road map. (applied for 3 W & WW CH)

58. Regulations & Ethics for Operators: This class covers the history of the Clean Water Act, The Operator Certification Act and discusses the liability that water and wastewater operators face under their certifications. (3 W & WW CH)

59. Power Quality and Surge Protection: (3 W & WW CH) See class #31, Wednesday afternoon for description.

60. Water Treatment Coagulants 101: This class will provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge for selection of coagulants and coagulant aids in water treatment processes. The impacts of coagulant selection on competing water quality goals will be covered. (applied for 3 W CH)

61. Controlling Distribution System Water Quality. (3 W CH) See class #20, Wednesday morning, for description.

62. Revised Total Coliform Rule - Level 2 Assessments: Under the rule, systems may trigger a Level 2 assessment, which is an in-depth evaluation of the entire water system. Level 2 assessments must be conducted by an operator properly certified for the system being assessed. This class focuses on conducting Level 2 Assessments at small groundwater systems, including transient non-community systems, but operators from any size system can benefit from the information covered. (3 W CH) This class is also offered Friday morning, #73.

63. Ponds / Lagoons and Remote Terminal Units (RTUs): Students will learn the basic lagoon types and treatment capabilities, followed by advancements in lagoon technology and equipment to enhance treatment. Also, total nitrogen and phosphorus removal will be explored, along with the presentation of several case studies. (applied for 3 WW CH)

64. AIM - Basic Arsenic, Iron & Manganese Removal: This class will present the basics for ion exchange, filtration and adsorption processes which are used for removal of inorganic contaminants. The review will include basic chemistry, examples of processes, and O&M issues. (applied for 3 W CH)

65. Penn State Stormwater Tour (1 CCH): Meet in room 112 for the introduction. The tour will showcase some of Penn State’s stormwater management facilities at the University Park Campus including green roofs, bioswales, low head weirs, ponds and dams, porous parking, and engineered wetlands; and the realities of owning and maintaining these facilities. Transportation provided. Dress appropriately. Sign-up during the Conference at the Conference Registration Desk. (1 W CH)

66. Collection Rehab/Maintenance: Inspecting, identifying and repairing collection system problems before they become major problems are an important part of an operator’s responsibilities. This class will cover common collection maintenance and rehabilitation techniques for system components. (applied for 3 WW CH)

67. Nitrification: This class, updated for 2017, will review the biological principles of nitrification and their application for process control, troubleshooting, permit compliance and cost-effective operation in the activated sludge process. ( 3 WW CH)

68. Selecting a Dewatering Technology: Biosolids management at a wastewater treatment plant is often the second largest O&M expense. It is therefore critical to choose the optimal biosolids dewatering option to maximize solids concentration and minimize ultimate disposal expense. This class will provide a review of dewatering technologies and teach students a logical approach to choosing the best dewatering option for their system. (3 WW CH)

69. Managers Roundtable - Increasing Financial Stability: A presentation on group health insurance, and revenue generating warranty and customer support programs for water & wastewater systems. Great opportunity for discussion. (1 W & WW CH)

70. Disaster Management for Water & Wastewater: This class introduces the various natural and man-made disasters to which water and wastewater systems may be vulnerable and the potential effects of disasters. Portions of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Response Protocol Toolbox (RPTB) to identify steps in the response and recovery processes will be reviewed as well as case studies. (4 W & WW CH) ** This class requires students to have a FEMA SID prior to attending class. This can be done online by going to: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid. Assistance with this can be provided at the help desk. Please note this class ends at 12:30 pm.

71. Pump Reliability & Mechanical Seal Basics & Seal Applications: This class engages the audience on the fundamentals of pumps & pumping systems through mechanical seal basics and support systems. Students will learn the eight steps to success. (applied for 3 W & WW CH)

72. Wastewater Lab Skills: (3 WW CH) See class #26, Wednesday morning, for description.

73. Revised Total Coliform Rule - Level 2 Assessments: (3 W CH) See class #62, Thursday afternoon, for description.

Friday, March 318:00 am - 11:30 am Morning Training Sessions 70-73

Thursday Afternoon, March 301:30 pm - 5:00 pm Afternoon Training Classes 55-69

5:30 pm -8:00 pm

Closing Celebration & Tribute to Excellence Awards - Sponsored by HD Supply

Presidents Hall


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Disney DreamVacation Give-Away*

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Drawing during:

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2017 Annual Conference · President's Hall 7:00 pm Disney Dream Vacation Give-Away - Sponsored by: Exeter Supply and Star Pipe Booth 21 & 22 7:30 pm Annual Turkey Calling Contest