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CaribDA News
In this Issue:
1 President’s Message
1 Letter from the Editor
2 CaribDA Pre-Conference at CWWA
Highlights
3 CaribDA’s Upcoming Workshop:
RO/Water Treatment
4-5 CaribDA YLP Updates
6 Humanitarian Committee:
Haiti Relief Update
7 CaribDA Support of New Chair at UofC
8 2018 Biennial CaribDA Conference
9 Bye… Bye… Thermal Desalination in
Curaçao! - Part II
10 Membership Update
10 Welcome New Members
10 Committee Members
11 Upcoming Events
11 IDA Updates
12 Board of Directors
Happy New Year wishes to all CaribDA
members and their families.
2017 is set to be a year of various changes and
difficulties, the continuing low oil price in
particular deepening the recession in some
Caribbean countries, but there is also hope that
improvements to the world economy will be
confirmed to be underway.
Shortly after our last newsletter, unfortunately a
full hurricane hit Haiti causing considerable
devastation. CaribDA’s Humanitarian
Committee has responded strongly in
conjunction with other agencies with support
for this disaster and more details are enclosed.
I would especially like to draw your attention to
the workshop CaribDA is holding at Punta Cana
in the Dominican Republic 25th-26th May 2017.
CaribDA director Jerry Matteo is hosting an
interesting technical program. More details are
available in this newsletter and registration is
available through the CaribDA.com website.
I am also pleased to advise that preparations are
well advanced for the CaribDA biennial
conference to be held in Curacao 29th May, -
1st June 2018 - more news on this from
CaribDA Vice President, Manuel Pereira, further
on in this newsletter.
President's Message By: John D. Thompson, Desalination Company of Trinidad & Tobago Ltd.
Letter from the Editor By: Karlene Singh, Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.
A blessed and happy New Year to each of you!
We enter this New Year with much gratitude
for 2016 and anticipation for 2017.
CaribDA continues to see significant growth,
with our membership currently standing at two
hundred and sixty. We have been busy on
various fronts, providing technical workshops,
participating in various events, supporting the
UNESCO Chair at the University of Curacao,
and preparing for our Biennial Conference in
2018.
We are pleased with the turnout at our
CWWA Pre-Conference Workshop held in
Trinidad at the end of last year. Preparations for
what promises to be an informative Reverse
Osmosis/Membrane Water Treatment
Workshop in the Dominican Republic, 25-26
May 2017, are well underway. Sponsorship
packages are also available. We look forward to
having you join us for another successful event.
The Young Leader’s Program and membership
continues to grow. This will be the first full year
for the program and its Committee is looking
forward to launching many of its initiatives. The
YLP is entering 2017 with fifteen members
including its seven-member Committee.
The Humanitarian Committee launched a Haiti
Donation Drive in November 2016 to provide
pure drinking water to areas hit by Hurricane
Matthew. Donations for two hundred and
eighteen water filters have already been
received. With a goal of one thousand filters to
be shipped, we continue to seek and appreciate
the generous support of our members.
Desalination in Curacao has seen the end of an
era, with the demolition of their thermal plant.
An update on the Biennial Conference to be
held in Curacao is included in this issue.
CaribDA looks forward to another productive
and successful year in serving its members and
affiliates.
Volume 7 Issue 1 January 2017
Trinidad 2016 CWWA Pre-Conference Workshop Highlights:
“RO Pre-Treatment and Low Pressure Membrane Solutions” By: Jerry J. Matteo, Water Tech Sales and Consulting, Inc.
Thank you to the many attendees and new CaribDA members at our most recent Workshop, “RO Pre-Treatment and Low Pressure
Membrane Solutions”, Monday, 24 October 2016 at the Hyatt Regency, Trinidad-Tobago, in cooperation with the CWWA Annual
Conference.
Over 30 utility and industrial attendees participated in this technology exchange workshop from 10 different countries, including Suriname,
Antigua, US Virgin Islands, Trinidad-Tobago, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Puerto Rico, USA, Barbados, and Canada. We appreciate your
interaction and interest, and welcome to CaribDA.
This was the first of what is expected to be an on-going annual CaribDA Pre-Conference Workshop at the yearly October CWWA
Conference. The pre-conference Workshop series is part of a collaboration between the two organizations to benefit members and
optimize travel time and costs with the opportunity to participate in a CaribDA Workshop combined the CWWA Conference at one
venue. Thank you and congratulations to Jason Johnson, CWWA 2015-2016 President, and John Thompson, CaribDA 2016-2018
President, for the support to make this possible.
Special thanks to our Workshop presenter, Pete O’Connell, Principal Engineer, Pall Corporation ([email protected],
www.pall.com). Pete is a leading authority in Microfiltration Systems for use in various applications, including MF/UF membrane process and
system design for potable use and waste water reuse, with more than 33 years’ experience in water treatment and other process systems.
And, much gratitude to our Workshop sponsor LG Water Solutions (www.lgwatersolutions.com) and contact David Maingot for your
generous support to help make this and other Workshops. LG Water Solutions, part of LG Chem, Ltd., manufactures a full line of
NanoH2O™ seawater, brackish water and residential reverse osmosis (RO) membranes that lower the cost of water treatment.
SAVE THE DATE - 2 DAY WORKSHOP, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, MAY 2017:
We look forward to interacting with YOU at our next CaribDA Workshop
25 and 26 May 2017, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
(see Page 3 for more details on this event)
SPONSOR and EXHIBITOR OPPPORTUNITIES are also available.
Please contact us at [email protected], Lauren Thomas [email protected],
or CaribDA [email protected] for additional information.
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CaribDA Pre-Conference at CWWA
For more information on future workshops, please visit us at: http://www.caribda.com/calendar
By: Jerry J. Matteo, Water Tech Sales and Consulting, Inc.
We need YOU at the next CaribDA interactive Workshop, Thursday - Friday, 25-26 May
2017 at the Melia Paradisus Hotel in beautiful Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Day 1
Day 1 - Morning Workshop (Leader Jerry J. Matteo, Water Tech Sales & Consulting)
Understand RO/Membrane System Theory & Application:
Review the Different Classifications of Membrane Technologies Used for Water
Treatment - MF, UF, NF, RO
Discuss & Understand Basic Water Treatment & RO Theory
Understand RO Terminology & Formulas: Array, Recovery, Rejection, Flux, etc.
Learn to Calculate Design Production Capacity of an RO System View Construction Details & Proper Installation of Membranes, Pressure Vessels, &
RO System Fittings & Components
Review the Function, Use, & Importance of All Equipment in an RO Process
Day 1 - Afternoon Workshop (Leader M. Trevino, Avista Technologies, Inc.)
Learn To Identify, Clean, & Control RO/Membrane System Scale & Fouling:
Identify the 5 Fundamental Types of RO/Membrane Fouling Learn Techniques To Properly Clean & Control the 5 Fundamental Types of RO/
Membrane Fouling
Understand How RO Antiscalants & RO Cleaning Chemicals Work Answer The Questions: How Do I Maintain Permeate Flow? Improve Permeate
Quality? Increase Membrane Life? How Often Should I Clean?
Determine the Actual vs. Design Production Capacity of Your RO System
Learn To Properly Sanitize & Kill Bacteria Without Damaging Membranes
DAY 2
Day 2 - Morning Workshop (Leaders Jess Salvador of LG Water Solutions) Review Important Factors & Information Required To Properly Specify,
Design, or Upgrade an RO/Membrane System:
Understand the Importance of Detailed Raw Water Data: Consider All Sources,
Seasonal Changes, Future Trends, Sea Water Intrusion, etc.
Learn How to Get What You Need: Correct Membranes, Flux, Flow, Quality Review Required Pre & Post Treatments: Filters, Softeners, Antiscalants, Cl2 &
Dechlorination - Carbon vs. Bisulfite, UV, etc.
Discover the Importance of a Properly Designed CIP - Clean In Place System
Case Study: RO System Design, Procurement, Installation, & Start Up Experience
Day 2 - Afternoon Workshop (Leaders Richard Gaviria of LG Water Solutions, Juan
Miguel Pinto, Energy Recovery, Inc.) Discover Tips & Technology To Improve RO/Membrane System Operations,
Reuse Water, Save Energy, & Reduce Costs:
Learn to Normalize & Interpret Your RO System Data For Better Operation
Discover Ways to Recycle or Reuse RO Concentrate or Waste Streams
Review Methods to Treat the Terrible Three: Iron, Manganese, H2S
Understand The Use & Application of Energy Recovery Devices Review Diagnostic Tools Available for Troubleshooting: Membrane Autopsies, Filter &
Cleaning Studies
Technology Transfer Commitment: CaribDA is committed to providing interactive desalination and water reuse workshops and programs that support information exchange, industry and professional growth. Our programs are aligned to industry trends, led by experts, and designed to help network,
better understand, implement, and operate these applications in our region.
We look forward to seeing you at the Dominican Republic 2 Day Workshop!
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CaribDA Reverse Osmosis/Membrane Water Treatment Workshop
TABLE TOP EXHIBIT (Table Top Backdrops Only)
Each Table Top Display costs $750 for CaribDA or IDA Members.
All Table Top Exhibitors will receive:
One 6’ Table (Chairs are available upon request)
One full attendee registration to the Workshop
List of attendees sent via e-mail prior to Workshop
Opportunity to provide brief comments during the Workshop
Acknowledgement in the attendee materials - 100 word company description e-mail: [email protected]
Electricity is available from the Hotel for an additional fee
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Major Sponsor - $1,500
One Complimentary Registration
Opportunity to provide brief comments during the Workshop
Lunch Sponsor - $750
Breakfast Sponsor - $500
Break Sponsor - $300
All sponsors will receive:
List of attendees sent via e-mail two weeks prior
Acknowledgement in the attendee materials - 100 word company description e-mail: [email protected]
Company name on PowerPoint Laptop background (played during breaks)
Company promotional item giveaway. Please submit your giveaway item to be given to attendees during sign-in
Sign recognition during the program
Online Registration Form
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CaribDA-Sponsorship Story By: Monica Boodhan
The University of Trinidad and Tobago
In line with the CaribDA-YLP benefits and opportunities, a young student
enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Systems program
at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT)’s San Fernando Technical
Institute Campus was the first recipient of an affiliate company
sponsorship opportunity to attend the CaribDA’s Biennial Conference
and Exposition which was held at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad from May
31st to June 03rd 2016. The CaribDA-YLP would like to take this
opportunity to thank H2O Innovation and Mr. Jason Deal for their
support which allowed Mr. Jeremy Roberts to attend his first Conference
and Exposition in his area of interest. We are proud to share with our
readers Jeremy’s experiences at our event:
“The extent of my knowledge on Desalination was only what little
information I had gathered in the months prior to the CaribDA
conference of 2016 as I was mid-way through my final project for my
B.Sc. degree, “Implementing another Desalination Plant in Trinidad and
Tobago.” The 2016 CaribDA Conference and exposition, entitled
“Developing and Affording New Water Sources” served as the perfect
platform for me to gather information on my project. Fortunately, I
experienced firsthand the benefits of the CaribDA YLP initiative as I was
able to obtain sponsorship to attend the event through the benefits of
the YLP committee and from Mr. Jason Deal of H2O Innovation. The
CaribDA conference was an amazing learning experience for me
personally as it aided me immensely in being able to complete my final
year project and in turn finish my degree. The conference allowed me to
understand the fundamentals and dynamics of desalination and brought to
my attention the importance of using Desalination as an alternate method
of producing potable water. The conference also widened my knowledge
as to the many ways in
which desalination could be
achieved. I was also
pleasantly surprised by the
level of humility and
welcoming nature the
conference members had as
the majority were at the
top of their respective
fields. The conference as
well as its accompanying
network ing ac t iv i t ie s
allowed me to meet and
i n t e r a c t w i t h v e r y
k n o w l e d g e a b l e a n d
influential persons where I
was able to receive
feedback and direction for
my final year project. The
experience was humbling
and allowed me the
opportun ity to ga in
knowledge and opened the
door to possible future
relationships with many
respected and experienced
persons.”
CaribDA YLP
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Contact us Staying connected with the CaribDA-YLP is easy as we are active on
various social media platforms. Find us via our Facebook page entitled
“Caribbean Desalination Association YLP Group” and follow us on
Instagram “CaribDA Young Leaders Program”. Persons interested in
becoming members of the YLP are encourage to contact the co-chairs
Monica Boodhan ([email protected]) and Karlene Singh
CaribDA YLP
YLP Recent Events
Caribbean Water and
Wastewater Association
(CWWA)’s 25th Silver
Anniversary Annual Conference
and Exhibition
The Caribbean Desalination Association
(CaribDA) once more collated efforts with its
affiliate organization, the International
Desalination Association (IDA) and held a
joint display at the Caribbean Water and
Wastewater Association (CWWA)’s 25th
Silver Anniversary Annual Conference and
Exhibition held at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad
from 24th – 28th October 2016. With over
400 attendees, the conference was heavily
attended by water, wastewater and solid
waste young professionals, students,
academics, industry experts, utility
representatives
and other key
personnel from
the Caribbean
r e g i o n a n d
b e y o n d . A
mu l t i t ude o f
n e t w o r k i n g
o p p o r t u n i t i e s
a l l o w e d t h e
promotion of the
n u m e r o u s
initiatives of the
CaribDA’s Young
Leaders’ Program.
CARICOM’s Renewable Energy
and Energy Efficiency Youth
Forum
On invitation from the President of the
University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT),
CaribDA’s Board Director and co-chair of the
YLP initiative Monica Boodhan, attended
CARICOM’s Renewable Energy and Energy
Efficiency Youth Forum on Thursday 17th
November 2016 at the UTT’s Energy Campus
located near the Point Lisas Industrial Estate
in Trinidad. CaribDA held a display area and
grasped the opportunity to educate the young
students about the numerous career and
development opportunities available in the
desalination and water reuse areas in the
Caribbean Region and beyond via the
CaribDA’s Young Leaders Program (YLP).
The Energy event allowed young students
from secondary schools across the island of
Trinidad to showcase their talents to educate
their fellow peers on the topics of renewable
energy and energy efficiency. The interactive
session was thoroughly enjoyed by over two
hundred students and professionals and the
students happily displayed their CaribDA bags
as they enjoyed the special event.
We want to hear from you!
Are you currently working on an exciting project and would like to share your findings/experiences with colleagues in your area of specialization? Then we invite you to submit a 250 word summary of your work accompanied with pictures as applicable for a chance to be featured in our “YLP Spotlight”. Entries should be sent to the YLP co-chairs Monica Boodhan and Karlene Singh.
Welcome to the CaribDA-YLP!
Ahmed Elsheshtawy
Toolsie Mootoor
The CaribDA HC continue to urge our members to contribute to this worthy effort to
help save lives and prevent suffering of our Caribbean neighbors, friends and family in Haiti.
The donation portal will remain open through January 31 2017. NOW through January
31st, Sawyer has generously agreed to donate one Sawyer unit for every unit purchased by
CaribDA/PADF. This will enable our campaign to help many more folks have access to safe
drinking water in Haiti.
A first batch of units will be shipped in early January with CaribDA
volunteers traveling to Haiti to train our local partners at PADF in
the assembly, use and
care of the Sawyer
units the third week in
January. Units
p u r ch a se d f ro m
donations through
January 31st will be
shipped in early
February 2017. Thank
you all for caring and
helping.
Haiti Relief Effort Update By: Shawn Meyer-Steele, H2OProfessionals
Humanitarian Support By: Laura Smailes, EcoH2O Innovations
After a successful inaugural fundraising program, the CaribDA
Humanitarian Committee is seeking input from CaribDA members for
2017 program ideas. The committee is pursuing collaborations with
NGOs, local governments, charities and businesses in its efforts to
implement water solution programs in areas of need. If you or your
company are familiar with areas or projects in need of humanitarian aid,
please contact one of the humanitarian committee members below:
Monica Boodhan at [email protected]
J. D'Alba at [email protected]
Gary Ford at [email protected]
Shawn Meyer-Steele at [email protected]
Manuel Pereira at [email protected]
Karlene Singh at [email protected]
Laura Smailes at [email protected]
Lauren Thomas at [email protected]
Catherine Wilson at [email protected]
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Humanitarian Committee
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By: Manuel Pereira, Aqualectra Production/Curacao Power & Water Co.
The University of Curacao (UoC)
Inaugurated their new Unesco Chair
for “Sustainable Water Technology
and Management”. The Inauguration
Ceremony launching of this Chair
took place on Thursday November 17th, 2016.
As part of the launching of the
new Unesco Chair, there were
three (3) days training prior the
Inauguration Ceremony. Two days
on Waste Water Management on
the 14th and 15th November,
2016 and one day training on the
topic of Desalination on the 16th
November.
The Waste Water Management Training was done by Mr. Mike Gosseline (City of
Kelowna, Canada, Association of Boards of Certification) and Mrs. Valerie
Jenkinson from World Water and Wastewater Solutions LTD (WWWS),
Canada. The training in Wastewater was well attended with twenty-five
participants. At the end of the second day, all the participants received a
certificate.
The Desalination Training was done by our CaribDA Board members, Mr. Jerry
Matteo and Mr. Manuel Pereira. For this training, there were a total of eighteen
participants and the information given was very interesting. In the afternoon, as
part of the training, the participants had the chance to visit the Aqualectra RO
Sta. Barbara plant. The RO-plant Coordinator, Mr. Jean Maduro, gave the
participants a very good description on how to operate a RO-plant. The site visit
was divided in three parts, the Intake, the RO-plant and the Water Storage Tanks
on top of the mountain, The Tafel Berg. Back at the University, every participant
received their Certificate.
CaribDA would like to congratulate the University of Curacao (UoC) and Prof.
Dr. Ir. Filomeno (Boey) Marchena with this tremendous new UNESCO Chair on
Sustainable Water Technology and Management.
CaribDA Supporting New Chair at the University of Curacao (UoC)
“Bon Aña Nobo 2017“ First of all, Happy New Year 2017! The New Year is here, let’s open our doors for new opportunities.
I am happy to welcome you to the 2018 Biennial Conference to be held in Curacao.
CaribDA has chosen this location to honor Curacao’s 90th Celebration of Desalination, recognizing the construction of the Rif fort Plant in
1928, as well as celebrating CaribDA’s 10th Anniversary as an Association organized in Curaçao.
In the last quarter of 2016, several potential venues have been discussed and evaluated. The same has been done with the nice local hotels
for overseas delegates/participants.
“Our goals can only be reached if we take firm and consistent steps”. We are proud to announce the venue for the next CaribDA 2018
Conference and Exhibition: Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort Curacao
As usual, special CaribDA Group Rates have been negotiated with the hotel for our delegates/participants. For more information regarding
our next CaribDA conference venue see www.santabarbararesortcuracao.com
Sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities are available for the CaribDA 2018 Conference in Curacao on the CaribDA website at: CaribDA
2018 Biennial Conference & Exposition, Curacao, 29th May – 1st June 2018
Important links: www.Curacao.com
www.santabarbararesortcuracao.com
CaribDA 2018 Biennial Conference & Exposition, Curacao, 29th May – 1st June 2018
Save the Date, 29th May - 1st June 2018
“Bon Bini”
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Biennial CaribDA Conference
CaribDA’S Conference 2018, Curaçao Part -II By: Conference Chair 2018, Mr. Manuel Pereira, Aqualectra Production/Curacao Power & Water Co.
“Right Now in Curacao, We’re Seeing Clearly all The Way To Our Toes”
“Curacao is waiting for YOU and your Family”
(part one included within
the Oct. 2016 edition)
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As informed in the last edition (October 2016), Aqualectra (Water and Power Company of Curacao) started with the decommissioning of
their main production site. One of the four (4) Evaporator units that were installed (Evaporator V- 3) is since 1983 (37 years old). See
below table for an overview.
Now it is the Water Storage Tank’s turn to be demolished.
As you may know, the First Desalination Plant build in Curacao was in 1928. This is the reason to celebrate in 2018, the 90th anniversary
of desalination with the next CaribDA Conference.
Bye... Bye... Thermal Desalination in Curaçao! - Part II
By: Manuel Pereira, Aqualectra Production
Year Technology Tag Name Manufacturer Capacity m3/day
1983 MSF Evaporator V- 3 Esmil 10.000
1988 MED/TG-40 Evaporator V -4 IDE 10.000
1990 MED/TG-50 Evaporator V -5 IDE 10.000
1997 MED/TG-60 Evaporator V- 6 SIDEM 12.000
Year Technology Manufacturer Capacity m3/day
1928 MED Plache & Bouilon 50
(part one included within the Oct. 2016 edition)
Happy New Year, fellow CaribDA Members! I hope that your
Christmas Holiday and New Year have been enjoyable! We are
excited to start 2017 with our highest membership to date, at two
hundred and sixty. I am happy to share that twenty-three new
members joined the Organization since our last report. We welcome
each of you and invite you to learn as much as you can about our goals
and activities. I am certain you will find an area that matches your
passion and interests. If you would like to join the Membership
Committee or any other, please click on the following link and
complete the Willingness to Serve form.
By: David Maingot, CaribDA Secretary Welcome New Members!
Membership Update Page 10 Volume 7 Issue 1
If interested, click image, complete form
and return to [email protected]
Yodesh Angard
Desalination Company of
Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Patrick Bidaisee
Timmy Daylal Desalination Company of
Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Ahmed Elsheshtawy
Water Authority-Cayman
Christopher Fernandez
Sachin Gosine Desalination Company of
Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Yasmin James
Water Authority-Cayman
Christopher Joseph
The University of Trinidad and Tobago
Brian Joseph
Akim Joseph
Seven Seas Water Corporation
Adrien Kissoondath
Seven Seas Water Corporation
Nigel Mitchell Desalination Company of
Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Lyndon Mohammed Desalination Company of
Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Toolsie Mootoor
The University of Trinidad and Tobago
Gideon Ramdhanie Desalination Company of
Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Anu Ramlakhan Desalination Company of
Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Jason Roberts
Vijay Singh
Seven Seas Water Corporation
Marvin Wilson
Committee Member Company Email
Nominating/Elections: John David Thompson Desalination Company of [email protected]
Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Executive: John David Thompson Desalination Company of [email protected]
Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Finance: Paul Choules [email protected]
IDA Liaison: Shawn Meyer-Steele [email protected]
Membership: David Maingot
Program: Manuel Pereira [email protected]
Karlene Singh Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. [email protected]
Technology Transfer: Jerry Matteo Water Tech Sales & Consulting, Inc. [email protected]
David Maingot
Lauren Thomas Seven Seas Water Corporation [email protected]
Mario Trevino Avista Technologies, Inc. [email protected]
Humanitarian: Shawn Meyer-Steele [email protected]
: Monica Boodhan The University of Trinidad and Tobago [email protected]
Karlene Singh Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. [email protected]
Committee Members
25-26 May 2017
CaribDA 2-Day Workshop
“Reverse Osmosis/Membrane Water Treatment”
Paradisus Punta Cana Resort
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
29 May – 1 June 2018
CaribDA 2018 Biennial Conference & Expo.
“New Initiatives on Integrated Water Resource Management”
Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort
Curaçao
CaribDA Upcoming Events
Visit CaribDA online for upcoming events at www.caribda.com/calendar
Featured IDA Event
IDA 2017 World Congress
The International Desalination Association
(IDA) World Congress 2017 on Water Reuse
and Desalination “Ensure Your Water Future”
will be held in São Paulo, Brazil in 304 days
(and counting) on October 15-20, 2017. For
more information on the congress, please click
on the following link: http://wc.idadesal.org/
world-congress/
IDA is excited to announce that the Call for
Papers is now open and invites you to submit
an extended abstract to be considered for
presentation at the World Congress Technical
Program. The Congress theme is “Ensure
Your Water Future”, underscoring the
growing importance of water reuse and
desalination to ensuring a sustainable water
supply as we face challenges of increasing
water scarcity, climate change and an overall
global growing demand for water. Learn more
on how to submit your abstract at http://
wc.idadesal.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/
IDA17W_CfPs-Web.pdf
IDA Updates By: Shawn Meyer-Steele, H2OProfessionals, LLC
Upcoming Events Page 11 Volume 7 Issue 1
Upcoming IDA & IDA Sponsored
Events
AMTA/AWWA 2017 Membrane
Technology Conference & Expo
February 13-17, 2017
Long Beach, CA USA
Click here for more information.
Recent IDA Events
IDA held its first ever Energy and Environment
Forum titled “Creative Solutions and
Innovative Strategies for Today’s Water
Challenges” on Dec 7-8 in Miami, FL. The
invitation-only forum was created to:
a) meet IDA’s commitment to encourage energy efficiency and environmental stewardship in desalination and water
re-use,
b) to fulfil IDA’s commitment made during the White House Summit earlier this year to raise awareness of the national
importance of water and
c) to address the mission of the Global Clean Water Desalination Alliance to prioritize solutions that reduce CO2 emissions and promote the use of renewable energy in desalination and water reuse. AMTA was the supporting
local affiliate.
Int’l 9th Desalination Workshop:
Sustainable Desalination (IDW2016)
November 13-15, 2016
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
IDA Academy Course
October 9, 2016
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
IDA International Conference on
Water Reuse and Recycling: Turning
Vision into Reality
September 25-27, 2016
Nice, France
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Stuart, FL 34996 USA
Phone: 772-781-8507
Fax: 772-463-0860
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.caribda.com
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Member Term Company Phone Email
John David Thompson 2016-2018 Desalination Company of 868-636-3725 [email protected]
(President) Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Manuel Pereira 2016-2018 [email protected]
(Vice President)
Paul Choules 2016-2018 281-687-7651 [email protected]
(Treasurer)
David Maingot 2016-2018 310-283-7476
(Secretary)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Member Term Company Phone Email
Monica Boodhan 2016-2018 The University of Trinidad and Tobago 868-642-8888 [email protected] Jerry Matteo 2016-2018 Water Tech Sales and Consulting, Inc. 787-601-6699 [email protected]
Shawn Meyer-Steele 2016-2018 305-859-2329 [email protected]
Karlene Singh 2016-2018 Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. 345-945-4277 [email protected]
Lauren Thomas 2016-2018 Seven Seas Water Corporation 813-818-4090 [email protected]
Board of Directors
Our Region CaribDA primarily represents the Greater
Caribbean, which includes all the islands’
members in the Caribbean and their
neighboring countries. We seek to serve
larger zones of countries that border the
Greater Caribbean, such as those on the
Atlantic and Caribbean coasts of Venezuela,
Columbia, Mexico and Florida.
About CaribDA
Our Mission The Caribbean Desalination Association
(CaribDA), is committed to the development
and promotion of the appropriate use of
desalination, desalination technology and
water reuse in the Caribbean region in
particular. We endeavor to achieve these
goals by sharing desalination experiences,
latest technologica l and reg ional
advancements, knowledge, resources and
best practices. We will focus the region on all
new opportunities available to promote
efficient and cost effective solutions for
desalination and water reuse and to achieve
highest reliability and water quality.
Our Vision To be the Caribbean platform where
members can share experiences, knowledge
and resources on desalination, desalination
technology or water reuse and to promote
its appropriate use. This, to contribute to the
social and economic development of the
Caribbean region and to increase the quality
of life of inhabitants of the Caribbean and to
contribute to the safeguarding of our
environment.
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CaribDA Newsletter The Publications & Communications Committee invites you
to contribute to the newsletter in the following ways:
Share your desalination and water reuse experiences
Have your company or plant featured
Promote your company and products through advertising
Join our Committee!
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