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32 THE KANSAS LIFELINE March 2018

Welcome to the 2018 Annual KRWAConference and Exhibition

March 27 - 29, 2018 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?Everyone is welcome – city council members, mayors,

operators, clerks, managers, bookkeepers, RWD boardmembers, administrators, industry and government officials,sanitarians and plumbers! In 2017, registrants totaled 2,280from 312 cities and 176 rural water systems.

“Working Together - Weathering All Storms”is the theme selected by KRWA for the 2018 AnnualConference & Exhibition for water andwastewater systems. It seems thereare always many storms to deal with– from the challenges of expandingor improving systems, having toaddress revenues and watchexpenditures, new regulations,changing of staff members, etc. This3-day event includes a high qualitylisting of experts to address theseand many other issues. It alsofeatures the largest display ofmaterials for the water andwastewater industries with 365exhibit spaces. And there’s no endto the great food and hospitality,and entertainment. Register earlyand save $25. This conference isan investment you should notmiss. It’s March 27 - 29 at theCentury II Convention Center in Wichita, Kansas.

REGISTRATION

Early registration is encouraged. Register for thepreconference sessions on the reverse side of theregistration form. Registration forms are at the back of thisbooklet. Save $25 with early registration postmarked orcalled in by March 14. Meal tickets should be specifiedwith early registration. Registration name badges arerequired to attend sessions, exhibits or meal functions.

Operator Credits (Water and Wastewatercertification) and credits for City Clerks areposted for each session. Verification forms will bein each operator’s packet. Check the box at thetop of the registration form for operator credit.The operator certification exam is set forThursday, 3/29 at 1:30 p.m. in Hyatt Ballroom E.See page 37 for details. A Registration form is printed on page 56.Make additional copies if necessary. Returnregistration forms with payment to: KRWA, POBox 226, Seneca, KS 66538. Or, you mayregister online at www.krwa.net and pay by creditcard. Questions? Call 785-336-3760. Accommodations – see page 35 for hotel blocks.

DATES & LOCATION

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, March 27 - 29Century II Convention Center, Wichita, Kansas

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ConferenCe aT a glanCe

tuesday, march 277:00 a.m. 5K-KRWA run/walk (see p. 36)

7:30 a.m. Registration Opens – Connecting Lobby, Century II, Hospitality – beverages, rolls and more

8:30 a.m. Spring Golf Tourney – Rolling Hills Golf Club (pay $75, see registration form)

9:00 a.m. Attorneys’ Forum (for attorneys only, p. 38)9:30 a.m. City Clerks’ (p. 40) and RWD Office Forum (p. 42)9:30 a.m. Engineers’ Forum and other preconference sessions

begin (pp. 38-42)Noon: Lunch, purchase meals on registration form

1:00 p.m. Preconference sessions reconvene 4:00 p.m. EXPO Hall opens – 365 booths (p.47)6:30 p.m. Opening Nite – “Meet & Greet!” – barbecue, social,

games, $10,000 in prizes (p. 33); purchase ticket for$15 on registration form (p. 56)

Wednesday, march 287:30 a.m. Registration Opens – Connecting Lobby, Century II,

Hospitality – beverages, rolls and fruit 8:30 a.m. Opening Session – Concert Hall; Keynote:

Charles Marshall – “Real Heroes Don’t WearSpandex!” (p. 43)

10:00 a.m. EXPO Hall Opens (pp. 47)10:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (pp. 44)

Noon: Luncheon – Century II, Special Guest: Tom Stiles,Assistant Director, Bureau of Water, Kansas Dept. ofHealth and Environment (p. 34)

1:30 p.m. Spouse Program – Paint the Town! No additional charge but spouses need to mark their registrationform. (p. 43)

1:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (pp. 45)2:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (pp. 46)4:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (pp. 48)5:00 p.m. Social in EXPO Hall6:30 p.m. Awards Banquet, Awards Presentations,

Entertainment:The musical comedy – Pump Boys &Dinettes. (p. 49)

thursday, march 297:30 a.m.- EXPO Hall opens – pancakes & more by Chris Cakes

in EXPO Hall – breakfast closes at 9:00 a.m.Purchase ticket on registration form

8:00 a.m. Annual Meeting of KRWA Membership, Room 209A (p. 37)

9:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (pp. 50)10:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (pp. 51)

Noon: Luncheon – Century II, Special Guest:Harold Casey, Substance Abuse Center of Kansas (p. 34)

1:30 p.m. Certification Exam, Water & Wastewater SmallSystems, Classes I - IV, Hyatt Ballroom E (p. 37)

Opening nite - BBQ, games,sOcial and $10,000 in prizes! doors open at 6:30 p.m. Century ii Convention Center

This Opening Nite “Meet & Greet” is arelaxing way to end a full day of pre-conference sessions.There’s going to be plenty of food and social. And there’sa carnival – a Midway inside Century II complete with anamusement ride that will have you swinging over theevent. The KRWA conference is one big, down-home,happy family. Kansas’ oldest Rock N’ Roll band, KingMidas & The Mufflers, will be playing for your listeningand dancing enjoyment. Complete with more than 30games, including large midway trailers, a casino, a photobooth, laser skeet shoot, and an O2 Bar – there’ssomething for everyone! Do you want your fortune told?See the palm reader. Want your face drawn? See one ofthe caricaturists. Want to win prizes? Then take part inthe games. The ticket price for this full event is only $15

for an evening of food and fun. Everyonewho attends has a chance to win one of theten $250 VISA gift cards drawn fromadmission tickets. Win at the games andthen place your tickets for prizes that youselect. The drawings begin at 9:45 p.m.Winners must be present. This year’s menuagain has great barbecue, potato salad,

baked beans, cole slaw, dessert and beverages. It’s one bigparty and there is nothing like it for a conference opener.

This is the sixth year for the appearance of King Midas &The Mufflers band. These guys play real music! King Midasspecializes in oldies – songs ofthe 50s, 60s and 70s. Theseguys do rock!

Play the games, rack up thetickets, renew acquaintancesand make new friends at theOpening Nite “Meet & Greet”.Purchase your ticket on theregistration form.

Tuesday evening “MEET & GREET”


9 preconference sessions on Tuesday, March 27; earlyregistration is required. See pages 38-42.

48 concurrent sessions, Wednesday and Thursday.See page 44 and beyond for these sessions.

365 exhibit spaces in eXpo hall with the latest inproducts and services. See page 47 for the floor plan.

attorneys’ forum – for lawyers only, seeking to learnmore and exchange information. Open at no charge toattorneys of KRWA-member utilities. See page 38.

Opening Nite – Meet & Greet! This is the “one-of-a-kind”conference opener with great food and social, games toplay to earn tickets for the prizes worth more than $10,000.And by popular demand, King Midas and the Mufflersband is returning. Opening Nite Meet & Greet tickets areavailable for a nominal fee of $15. See page 33.

opening session & Keynote – Charles Marshall –“real heros don’t Wear spandex!” Charles Marshall iswithout a doubt one of the funniest and most originalprofessional speakers providing real-message contenttoday. This keynote will be a humorous light-heartedprogram that will have you laughing and talking about for along time. See page 43.

special guests – Tom stiles, assistant director,Bureau of Water, Ks dept. of health & environment.harold Casey, Ceo substance abuse Center of Kansas(saCK). See page 34.

Best Tasting Water Contest, WaterpaC raffle, page37.

awards Banquet and entertainment – recognition ofKansas’ Best Operators, Managers and Administrators.Then it’s the rollicking musical, Pump Boys & Dinettes. Seepage 49.

spouse program – Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., “Paint theTown”. Whether you have never painted before or are anexperienced artist, this party is for you. Room 201. Seepage 43.

operator Certification exam – the certification exam will be given for Small System (SS) and Class I - IV Water and Wastewater, Thursday afternoon. Be in Ballroom E at 1:30 p.m., March 29. Refresher courses on Tuesday andThursday. See page 37 for information on obtaining anexam application form.

annual Membership Meeting – Thursday, March 29 at 8:00 a.m. in Room 209A. See page 37.

spring golf Tourney – Tuesday, March 27 at the RollingHills Golf Club, 223 S. Westlink (off of Maple and Tyler inwest Wichita). This is a four-person scramble. (Name yourteam members). Register to play golf on the KRWAregistration form. The $75 fee includes green fees, cartrental and box lunch. Remit payment to KRWA. No jeansand no spikes!

WhaT ThisConferenCe offers

speCialguesTs

Tom Stiles Assistant Director, Bureau of Water, KDHESpeaker: Wednesday Luncheon

arold Casey, BA, is Chief ExecutiveOfficer of the Substance Abuse Center of

Kansas (SACK). SACK is a non-profit organization serving asa resource provider in the assessment, referral, and treatmentof addiction in 29 counties. Harold supervises all day-to-dayactivities of SACK staff including 72 Licensed AddictionsCounselors and 11 Peer Mentors. He is a Licensed AddictionsCounselor through the Kansas Behavioral SciencesRegulatory Board and is accredited through the NationalAlcohol and Drug Association of Counselors.

Harold’s background combines decades of education andexperience in administrative, managerial, and clinicalresponsibilities. Harold presents a unique education and 35years of experience in direct clinical service, and more than25 years of the administration of addiction prevention andaddiction clinical services. He has provided EmployeeAssistance Program clinical services for more than 30 yearsto government and private entities and has assisted privatecompanies in developing policies related to substance abuse.Harold will discuss opiate addition and abuse in Kansas andacross the U.S.

Harold CaseyCEO, Substance Abuse Center of Kansas Speaker: Thursday Luncheon

hallenges to rule-making, interplay withthe Federal government on issues within

the State and resolution of the resulting conflicts will be among thetopics that Tom Stiles will address at the noon luncheon onWednesday March 28. Tom is Assistant Director of the Bureau ofWater at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment(KDHE). The Bureau of Water administers programs related topublic water supplies, wastewater treatment systems, the disposalof sewage and nonpoint sources of pollution. Programs aredesigned to provide safe drinking water, prevent water pollutionand assure compliance with state and federal laws and regulationssuch as the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.

Tom's work with Kansas water agencies dates back to 1982when he began his career as Hydrologist at the Kansas WaterOffice. He was named Assistant Director in 1992. He joined KDHEin 1998 to create the Kansas TMDL program where he wasresponsible for the state’s Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)program, overseeing development of over 400 TMDLs for Kansaswaters since 1998. He has served as Chairman of the InterstateCouncil on Water Policy and the Water Quality Committee of theWestern States Water Council. He earned a bachelor degree inWatershed Science from Colorado State and a master degree inForest Hydrology from the University of Minnesota.

Challenges to rule-Making

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reCogniTionaWardsaCCoMModaTions

The Best in Kansas�� Best Tasting Water�� Friend of Rural Water�� Rural Water Operator�� Municipal Operator�� Rural Water Manager�� Municipal Business Manager�� Rural Water Office Manager�� Wastewater Operator�� Most Improved Water System�� Special Recognition

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Never too soon to markyour calendars!

KRWA’s 52nd AnnualConference & Exhibition


Tuesday MorningWaKe up!

a uniqueConferenCe . . .

the “almOst 5K-KrWacOnFerence run/WalK”

It may be cool out but we’reready to run! Join in this 2.75-mile run/walk that takes youalong the Riverwalk pathadjacent to the ArkansasRiver near Century II. Youdon’t have to be aprofessional runner to enjoyan early morning outing.

When and where? Assemble in the area of theregistration booth in the Connecting Lobby at Century II at 7 a.m.

The path is from Century II, south, across the ArkansasRiver and then north to Exploration Place. Then turn east;watch the sun rise over the Keeper of the Plains as youcross back over the Arkansas River. Then follow theRiverwalk past the Drury Inn and you’re into the homestretch with the finish line back at Century II.

There's no cost to participate. The top three placers willreceive trophies. Only registered conference attendees mayenter. This run/walk is not open to the public!

All ages and paces are welcome! Let’s make it fun!

daTe: Tuesday MarCh 27Where To sTarT: ConneCTing loBBy, CenTury iiTiMe: 7 aM, rain or shine

disTanCe: 4.4K - 2.75 Miles

Back by popular demand! the Butler Headliners will help getthe 51st annual conference off to a rousing start with amusical revue, "past, present, Future!" at the Openingsession, Wednesday, 3/28 at 8:30 a.m.in concert hall.

here are seven reasOns tO attend

access: Enjoy unmatched access to colleagues andleaders from all facets of the water and wastewaterindustries. This conference has you among friends!

learning: No matter how experienced you are,everyone can learn. Discover the best practices,insights, and trends that will help make you and yourcommunity stronger.

developpartnerships:Explore newopportunities withfunding agencies andothers.

Meet experts:Benefit from theexpertise of some ofthe leading authoritiesin Kansas and fromacross the U.S.

it’s a value: Gain access to all the resources you needwhile you participate in preconference and concurrentsessions and explore EXPO Hall. The exhibition isamong the largest in the U.S.

Model practices: Discover innovations and solutionsthat can make an impact on your community. Thisconference is not a cost; it’s an investment.

network With others: Expand your network of peersand meet people you can turn to for ideas that can serveyou and your community. We learn from each other.Share your challenges and successes.


CerTifiCaTioneXaMs

ConTesTs –WaTerpaC

Best tasting Water

in Kansas cOntest

Every water system has goodwater – but some may be better thanothers. Let’s put them to the test. In 2002, the city of Emporiawon and was among the five finalists in the nation; in 2003,Public Wholesale District No. 4 won and placed first in thenation! In 2012 and 2016, Emporia placed second and thirdplace respectively in the national contest. The winner in 2017was Ottawa County RWD No. 2.

How to enter? It’s easy. Bring a one gallon sample of water(in a glass container) from your city or rural water district to theregistration desk at Century II by noon on Tuesday, March 27. A panel of water industry professionals will judgethe samples that afternoon. The winner goes on to representKansas in the Great American Water Taste Test at NationalRural Water’s “Rural Water Rally” in Washington, D.C. The2017 winner, Ottawa RWD 2, will be entered in the 2018national contest which will be held in Washington in February.The KRWA winner at the 2018 conference will be entered inthe national contest in 2019.

expO hall is nO lOnger Wireless

Century II Convention Center now requires users topurchase Internet access. Internet access is available forpurchase by opening a web browser and selecting a plan. Oruse your cellphone data plan.

suppOrt “rural Water” thrOugh the

Waterpac raFFle

The WaterPAC Raffle supportsthe National Rural WaterAssociation’s political actioncommittee. In 2017, WaterPACraised $8,795. As an affiliate of theNational Rural Water Association (NRWA), KRWA membersbenefit from the legislative representation of NRWA inWashington. The WaterPAC Raffle is an opportunity forconference-goers to support the NRWA political actioncommittee. Stop by the KRWA booths 103 and 104 in EXPOHall to make a donation and have opportunities for drawingsfor great prizes.

Water Or WasteWater OperatOr

certiFicatiOn exam – small system,class i, ii, iii and ivThursday, March 29, 1:30 p.M. hyatt Ballroom e

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment requires that the exam application be received by KDHE at least two (2) weeks prior to the exam date (or March 12). For an exam application, please call KDHE at 785/296-5511 or print an application from KDHE's Web sitewww.kdhe.state.ks.us/water/www.html. Check underrelated links. The application and payment must be mailedto KDHE and received by KDHE by March 12. The examwill begin at 1:30 p.m. to allow operators ample time toattend the Thursday noon lunch.

cell phOne etiQuette –respect FOr Others

Friends, every cell phone call is not an emergency. Cellphones are great conveniences. But it is not other people'sresponsibility to cope with everyone else’s mobile phoneuse. It’s everyone’s responsibility to use their mobile phoneinoffensively.

KRWA requests that when attending the opening session,concurrent training sessions, noon luncheons or otherevents during the conference, cell phones should besilenced. It is a matter of courtesy to the speakers and toothers who are attending. No one wishes to be distractedbecause of a ringing cell phone or someone taking a callwhen in a group. If you receive a call, depart the room andreturn the call or wait until break.

annual memBership meeting

The annual meeting of KRWA membership and businessmeeting will be held in Meeting Room 209A beginning at8:00 a.m., Thursday, March 29. Delegate forms weremailed to all voting members on January 3, 2018. Checkwith your city or RWD’s office to ensure that your votingdelegate is registered.


aTTorneys’ foruM

preConferenCe sessionsTuesday MarCh 27

Tuesday, March 27, 9:00 a.m.hyatt Trail roomsWeathering all storms!

This 18th Annual Attorneys’Forum is intended to provide anopportunity for KRWA-memberwater and wastewater systemattorneys to discuss topics ofinterest and concern. Those whoattend will receive 6.5 hours ofContinuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. There is nocharge for attendance; attendance is limited to the first 40registrants.

7:30 a.m.: Registration opens - complimentary coffee,juice and rolls available at connecting Lobby, Century IIConvention Center.9:00 - 9:50: Ten years in the Making: observationsfrom rWd no. 4 v. eudora – John W. Nitcher, Riling,Burkhead & Nitcher, Chartered, Topeka, KS9:50 - 10:40: regulatory enforcement of public Watersupply systems in Kansas – Kate Gleeson, LegalCounsel, Kansas Department of Health and Environment,Topeka, KS10:40 – 10:55: Break11:10 – 11:45: Current Topics in ethics – Stanton A.Hazlett, Disciplinary Administrator, Topeka, KS11:45 - 1:00: Lunch, provided, compliments of KRWA1:00 – 2:00: Roundtable Discussion (Part I): Territoryroundtable discussion (part i): public purposedoctrine; vacation of easements by platting; recentlegislation, Cases and ag opinions; rejectingproject Bids2:00 – 2:30: sourcewater protection and pollutionControl easements – Douglas Helmke, P.G. KRWAWater Right and Source Water Specialist, Topeka, KS2:30 – 2:45: Break2:45 – 3:45: roundtable discussion (part ii): use ofeasements for other purposes; notice of delinquentutility Bills, implementing hB 2080; Collecting debtsfrom Municipalities; separation from employment;other Topics of interest 3:45: adjourn. Exhibit Arena Open. Complimentarysocial in the Main Arena, Century II Convention Center.

9:30 a.m., room 210a

2018 engineers' FOrum FOr Water and

WasteWater systems

This training will provide anoverview of the newly releasedguidance for the use of EngineersJoint Contract DocumentsCommittee (EJCDC) documents onwater and wastewater projects with Rural Utilities Service(RUS) Financial Assistance (RUS Bulletin 1780-26).Guidance on the Implementation of American Iron and Steel(AIS) requirements with RUS Financial Assistance (RUSBulletin 1780-35) will also be covered. Agency personnelwill also be presenting the newly released E-Per capabilitiesfor engineers to deliver preliminary engineering reports tothe agency, and providing updates on Agency agreementsfor environmental clearance reviews. This training will helpengineers, environmental consultants, and otherprofessionals who assist applicants in preparingengineering and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)documents.

7:30 a.m.: registration opens: complimentary coffee,juice and rolls in Connecting Lobby, Century II ConventionCenter9:30 - 9:45: Welcome and logistics: – Richard Boyles,

Program Support Director, USDA Rural Development9:45 – 11:45: ais rus Bulletin 1780-35: – RandyStone, Civil Engineer, USDA Rural Development11:45 – 1:00 Lunch break 1:00 – 2:00: environmental regulations and updates:Randy Stone, Civil Engineer, USDA Rural Development2:00 – 2:15: Break2:15 – 2:45: rus Bulletin 1780-26 and generalengineering discussion – Randy Stone, Civil EngineerRural Development, USDA Rural Development2:45 - 3:30: program Topic updates: – SháneHastings, Community Programs Director, USDA RuralDevelopment3:30: Wrap-up and questions4:00 adjourn: Exhibit Arena (EXPO Hall) opens.KRWA's Opening Nite “Meet & Greet” at 6:30 p.m. inConvention and Exhibition Halls no operator credit is awarded for attendance.



10:00 a.m., hyatt Ballroom eWaste staBilizatiOn pOnds – an excellent treatment sOlutiOn

Kansas has more lagoonsthroughout the state than any othertype of wastewater treatmentsystem. While many may thinkthem simple to operate andmaintain, the on-going processesare far more complex thanimagined. This session is a must for both new andexperienced lagoon operators. Basic information will beprovided, but will also include a review of the complexbiological processes that occur in lagoons. Find out thedifference between aerobic, anaerobic and facultativelagoons. Learn tricks that help keep discharging lagoons incompliance with effluent limits. Find out how KDHE’srevised ammonia criteria could impact your lagoon. Topicsto be covered include:n Observational tools to help determine if your lagoon is

operating satisfactorilyn Maintenance problems and solutionsn Troubleshooting problems that may develop with

lagoonsn Review of permit requirements for both discharging and

non-discharging lagoonsn How to interpret laboratory test results and properly

complete monitoring reportsn How to produce a good quality effluent and meet permit

limits on a consistent basisThere will be time for questions and answers should your

system have maintenance or compliance problems.

presenter: Jason soloMon, Kansas Dept. of Health and Env.Chanute, Kansas

Moderator: Jeff Lamfers, Kansas Rural Water AssociationMission, KS

Wastewater operators who attend will receive fivehours of credit towards operator certification orrenewal.

10:00 a.m., hyatt Ballroom d

Water OperatOr FOrum – preparing

FOr certiFicatiOn exams

This session is a must foroperators planning to take theKDHE certification exam. Thissession offers water operatorsan excellent opportunity to refresh and to review prior totaking the operator certification exam. Even those operatorsalready certified will find this session very informative.

The session will review a number of sample questionsand provide the correct answers, including a shortexplanation of why the answers are correct. These samplequestions will cover a number of topics including thefollowing: n Chlorination concepts (free vs. combined, etc.)n Chlorine residual monitoring n Sample collection procedures (bacteriological,

THM/HAA5, lead and copper, etc.)n Well operation and maintenancen Knowledge of water quality issuesn Regulatory update/Maximum Contaminant Levels

(MCLs)n Distribution system operation, including leak detection,

waterline disinfection procedures, water loss, storagetanks

n Review of plans required by KDHE, includingEmergency Operation Plan, Cross-Connection ControlProgram, Bacteriological Sampling Plan

n Safety issues and procedures (safety hazards,chemical handling, gas chlorine, etc.)

n Basic math calculations including surface area,volume, chemical dosages, water pressure, etc.

This session will cover information useful to all levels ofcertification from Small Systems to Class IV. There will beample time available to answer your questions, so don’t be shy!presenters:

paT MCCool, Kansas Rural Water, Wichita, KSdelBerT Zerr, Kansas Rural Water, Manhattan, KS

Water operators who attend will receive five hours ofcredit towards operator certification or renewal.



10:00 a.m., room 209 a

micrOBiOlOgical mOnitOring OF

activated sludge prOcesses

The objective of thispresentation is to teach theoperators, lab personnel andconsultants how to optimize thewastewater treatment plantprocesses using the microscopeand knowledge of wastewatermicrobiology. In this class the wastewater professional willlearn how to identify the microorganisms that are favorableto the activated sludge treatment process and gain anunderstanding of how to maintain the proper environmentfor their growth. The class will include understanding andmethods for controlling, identifying and monitoringmicroorganisms in biological phosphorus and nitrogenremoval systems. Participants will also learn to diagnosetreatment system problems based on the microbiology ofthe system and will gain an understanding of identifying andcontrolling filamentous bacteria.

The instructor will present simple and practical step-by-step laboratory procedures for tracking, identifying anddiagnosing conditions in activated sludge processes.

The microorganisms are responsible for removing thenutrients from the wastewater. Therefore, it is important tounderstand the conditions that allow them to do their bestwork. And the system operators need to do their best tocreate these conditions.

Toni’s motto is “If you treat the bugs right, they will treatyour wastewater right.” presenter:

Toni glyMph-MarTin, Metropolitan Water ReclamationDistrict of Greater Chicago,Chicago, IL

Moderator: Charlie SchwindamannKansas Rural Water Association

Wastewater operators who attend will receive five hoursof credits towards operator certification or renewal.

9:30 a.m., room 209 B

city clerKs' FOrum: Weathering

all stOrms

City clerks have animportant role in theircommunities. Here are twosessions that should helpthem weather all storms. 9:45 a.m. to noon: Basic Water system operations–includes an overview of regulations includingmonitoring, reporting, and plant operations".

All city clerks should have a basic understanding of thedrinking water regulations and how they impact publicwater systems. Coordination between the city clerk and thesystem operator is a must to ensure that records areproperly maintained and readily available when KDHEinspectors come calling. An overview of basic watersystem operations will be discussed, including both groundand surface water sources.presenter:

delBerT Zerr, Kansas Rural Water Association Manhattan, KS

1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Transparency, workplace drama,leadership and much more

The forecast for this session is, transparency, workplacedrama, leadership and much more. So pack your rain gearand have no fear Dr. Marche the facilitator is here to helpyou navigate thru the storm. Attendees will begoing through tornadoes, hurricanes and thunderstormsof personal and professional life. This 3.5 hour session willhave you singing in the rain and finding yourselfsomewhere over the rainbow with a positive outlook. presenter:

MarChe fleMing-randle, ph.d, Wichita State Univ.Vice President, Diversity andCommunity Engagement HumanServices Professor

Facilitators: Kim Everley, City Clerk, City of McLouthKaren Kiser, City Clerk, City of Delphos

The iiMC education department has reviewed andapproved this City Clerks' forum for one CMCexperience point or one MMC professional and socialContributions point.



10:00 a.m., room 210 C

geOlOgy, aQuiFers, and Water Wells –ensuring a gOOd Water supply

Kansas is fortunate to havegood groundwater sourcescovering substantial areas of thestate. Especially in the westerntwo-thirds of the state, many citiesand rural water districts usegroundwater for their water supplysource. This session is for operators, consultants,regulatory officials, and elected officials using groundwateras a water supply source.

The types and characteristics of subsurface geologicalformations and aquifers will be discussed. These includeyield, specific capacity, zone of influence, static waterlevels, drawdown water levels and recordkeeping.

This session will review construction of water wells. Siteselection, test drilling, water quality, drilling of the bore hole,well casing, grouting of the annular space, gravel packing,screen placement and well development will be discussed.KDHE design standards will be reviewed.

Learn where and how contaminants such as nitrates,arsenic, iron and manganese can increase in the well watercausing problems with well operation. Learn how thesechemicals can vary in concentration even within the sameaquifer and location.

Microbial and mineral blockages in wells have causedadverse changes in water quality as well as impacting wellproduction and efficiency from plugging of the well screen,filter pack and aquifer. How do microorganisms inhabit wellsand aquifers? How does mineral scale occur? This sessionwill use actual real life situations to describe how to cleanwells, restore/improve water quality, and disinfect wells.

The session presenters have extensive knowledge andexperience that will be a benefit to the topics beingdiscussed.presenters:

Brad vinCenT, p.g., Ground Water Associates Inc.,Goddard, KS

ned MarKs, p.g., Terrane Resources Company, Stafford, KS

MiKe sChnieders, Water Systems Engineering, Ottawa, KS Moderator: Tim Kelly, Brotcke Well & Pump, Inc.

Water operators who attend will receive 5 hours of credittowards certification or renewal.

10:00 a.m., room 210B

BOard/cOuncil leadership – Weathering all stOrms!

Board and councilmembers are often forcedinto their critical roleswithout a clearunderstanding of the coreprinciples for effectivegovernance or confidenceto lead. This training session will provide many of the toolsand resources to help board and councils gain confidenceand governance skills. Generally speaking, most board andcouncil members do not have the same level of expertiseas staff. As representatives of the public however, it’s theboard or council members who bear the burden for gooddecision-making on behalf of the public they represent.Financial difficulties, personnel issues, construction orrenovation complications, or dispute resolutions can allbecome challenges that may necessitate a differentapproach to leadership and decision-making.

This pre-conference session received acclaim at the 2017KRWA conference. This leadership training will help boardsand councils navigate the turbulence of local issues andgovernance. Here’s a sampling of the topics: n How do you manage situations when the discussion

becomes polarized, whether in a board meeting or in apublic hearing?

n How do you better handle conflicts between customersand board/council members or between board/councilmembers and staff?

n How do you best energize public support for systemenhancements and renovations?

n How do you navigate the sometimes blurred linesbetween transparency and need for confidentiality?

n How do you help establish a culture of accountabilityin your board and staff?

presenters:paTriCia ClarK, Kansas Leadership Center ron aleXander, Kansas Leadership Center

Wichita, KSModerator: Sam Atherton, Public Wholesale District No. 4

no operator credit is available for attending this session.


10:00 a.m., room 203WOrKing tOgether

tO get great rates

Setting proper utility rates is ateam sport. The mayor or boardchairman could twist some armsand push through a set of rates.But, would they be adequate?Fairly structured? Not likely. Oh, they would try. But,successful rate setting takes a team.

here’s the team roster:n KRWA, because they do basic rate setting assistancen GettingGreatRates.com, because they do rate

analysis through the Kansas RATES Programn Regulators, because they make us fix thingsn Design engineers, because they design fixesn Capital improvement funders, because they fund fixes n Entity staff, because they gather the data and

sometimes calculate ratesn Councils and boards, because they execute ratesn Ratepayers, because they pay the rates This session, led by the Kansas RATES Program rate

analyst, will cover the rate setting field. Attend if you areinvolved in: n Adopting new ratesn Data gathering or doing rate calculations for rate

adoptersn Designing, funding, planning or assisting on

something that affects rates You should come away with an understanding of how all

the positions need to be played so the team can reach thegoal: great rates. presenter: Carl BroWn

GettingGreatRates.comJefferson City, MO

Moderator: Rick Sailler, City of Bonner Springs

no operator credit is awarded for this session.

9:30 a.m., room 202rWd OFFice FOrum –

A rural water district office staffshould have the capacity to analyzeinformation, report results ofresearch, have data entry skills, have confidentiality and bethorough. This session is intended to provide answers toquestions on topics including: record retention, easements,forfeiture for non-payment new rule, agendas and muchmore. This session is intended for those who work in RWDoffices or serve on boards.10:15 a.m.: insuring the risks!

Each water district is so unique, why settle for a cookiecutter insurance solution? When it comes to protecting yourmunicipality we’ll navigate through specialized coveragesthat are both broad and flexible, and risk managementtechniques that will help you truly understand the protectionthat you are putting in place with your water system’sinsurance program.

Overviews on coverages from Property to WorkersCompensation and beyond will help you be better equippedto develop a robust insurance solution to the specific needsof your water district. presenter: CrysTal deCKer, TrustPoint Insurance

Burlington, KS

1:30 p.m.: The how and Why of good Customer service

When we're out in the world as customers, bad servicecan make us crazy. But we can forget to bring thoselessons to work with us when we're the ones whodetermine what experience a customer will have. In this funsession we'll explore concrete ways to create betterinteractions with customers – both internal and external –which have the benefit of making our lives easier, too. We’llalso touch on easy ways to enhance the professionalism ofoperations as part of improving customer service. You'llleave with strategies to implement for yourself or for yourentire department.presenter: leslee rivarola

KU Public Management CenterLawrence, KS

3:30 to 4 p.m. questions and answers, discussionperiod

Facilitators: Kristin Smith, Coffey RWD 3Brenda Adkins, Jackson RWD 3Karen Stromgren, Osage RWD 7

no operator credit is awarded for this session.



opening sessionWednesday MarCh 28

7:30 a.m. Registration Opens, connecting lobby, CenturyII; complimentary coffee, juice, rolls and moreat the entrance to Concert Hall. Exhibits openat 10 a.m.

Opening sessiOn8:30 a.m., Concert hall, Century ii n Welcome: Paul Froelich, President, KRWA

n Invocation: Sandra Rush, Cowley RWD 3

n Welcome to Wichita: Heather Egan, Visit Wichita

n Musical Revue: Butler Headliners –"Past, Present and Future!"

charles marshall

REAL HEROES DON’TWEAR SPANDEX!

How to positively impact thelives of others without wearinga costume

In real life, heroes aren't rock stars, movie stars, or sportsfigures. Real-life heroes are people who make a differenceby believing in, and investing in, the lives of those aroundthem. In this thoroughly inspiring and uplifting program,Charles uses real-life examples and compelling stories toillustrate the four attributes every hero possesses: v What they do matters, especially when they show up

with a hero attitude v Every hero owns their choices in response to change

and challenge v Real heroes actively program themselves to become

problem solvers v Heroes are the first to initiate, engage, and leap into

action By investing in other people, heroes are changing

people's lives.

KeynoTe speaKer

spouse prograM

spOuses are gOing tO

“paint the tOWn”!The 2018 Spouse Program is a "party with a purpose". Join in this fun-filled spouse program beginning at 1:45

p.m. on Wednesday, March 28 at Century II ConventionCenter. This program will be held in Room 201, which isup on the promenade level. There is no extra charge toattend but those planning to attend need to let KRWAknow on the registration form so that a sufficient numberof chairs. canvas and paint – and food and drinks – willbe available. Someone wanted chocolate-coveredstrawberries? Okay, KRWA will have them. Remember,this program costs KRWA money – and KRWA wantsthere to be adequate seating, materials and food anddrinks so if you plan to attend, register – and if youregister, plan to attend.

“Paint the Town” willbe an unforgettableafternoon of fun,friends, and fine art …Where you enjoy thefood and drink andKRWA provides thecanvas!

In a few fun hoursyou can create your own work of art form by just followingthe instructions of the teacher. All materials will beprovided.

This is sure to be an afternoon of fun – and everyoneproduces a painting close to the original.

No painting experience? None is needed – promise!Whether you have never painted before or are anexperienced artist, this party is for you. There'll be step-by-step instruction by an excellent teacher who somehowhelps turn dots, lines, shapes into a full-blownmasterpiece.

Again, there's no extra charge for spouses to attend –but you must indicate your intentions to attend on theregistration form so that adequate seating and materials –and food and drink, are available.

Water and wastewater operators will receive 1.5 hoursof certification credit for attendance; must be there at8:30 a.m.

special note: A drawing will be held for two $250 VISA cards atthe close of the Opening Session. Turn your ticket in when youenter the Concert Hall for the Opening Session.


ConCurrenT sessionsWednesday, MarCh 28, 10:45 a.M.

210 B210 a

hyatt Ballroom ehyatt Ballroom dModerator: Matt Higgins

City of ElkhartOp. Credit: WW

liFt statiOn Basics - FrOmanatOmy tO OperatiOn

This session will focus on howwastewater pumps are designed tofunction. This session will cover theprocess of how a pump and pumpstation operates both mechanicallyand electrically. Additional topics thatwill be covered in this session aretroubleshooting & maintenance ofpumps and then an overview of pumphydraulics including an overview ofhow to read pump curves. Finally,this session time block will beconcluded with questions from theaudience.

Moderator: Jon VossCity of Stockton

Op. Credit: WW

lagOOn cleaning and landapplicatiOn OptiOns, Budgeting

Many wastewater lagoons in Kansas aredecades old. In some cases, sludgeneeds to be removed. Participants atthis session will gain knowledge ofbudgeting, equipment, manpower, aswell as how to locate farmland,agronomic loadings and final reportingaccording to US EPA and stateregulations. There is also the concernfor good public relations. The presenterhas more than thirty years of experiencein the residuals management businessin a multi-state area.

Moderator: Ken KoppKansas Rural Water Assoc.

Op. Credit: None; Clerk IIMC

dWr cOnsumptive use andcivil penalty regulatiOns

The Kansas Department of Agriculture’sDivision of Water Resources recentlymade changes to their regulations thataffect public water suppliers. Brent willdiscuss the simplified calculation thatgoverns the amount of water that canbe converted from irrigation to anyother use, such as municipal. Andrewwill discuss the increases in civilpenalties pertaining to delinquent DWRannual water use reports, which mustbe received by DWR before March 1, ofeach calendar year.

Moderator: Galen PennerMarion RWD 4

Op. Credit: W

OvervieW OF the lead andcOpper rule

This presentation, provided by theKansas Department of Health andEnvironment, will give a basicoverview of the Lead and Copper Rulealong with the changes torequirements to execute the rule asintended by the regulation. Thisincludes paperwork (i.e., Certificatesof Delivery, Materials Evaluation andSampling Plans) and tasks due witheach monitoring period. Attend thissession to obtain a betterunderstanding of a complex regulationthat all systems need to comply with.

scott WienandsNutri-Ject Systems, Inc.Hudson, Iowa

Brent Turney; andrew TerhuneDept. of Ag. Div. of Water ResourcesManhattan, Kansas

fred del ToroSmith & Loveless, Inc.Lenexa, Kansas

Tara hammerKansas Dept. of Health & Env.Topeka, Kansas

203210 C

209 a 209 BModerator: Jerry Martin

City of Park City Op. Credit: None; Clerk IIMC

understanding Kpers andan update On its WeB pOrtal

Attend this session for an up-date of theRedesign Project for the employer webportal. Your reporting to KPERS shouldbe much easier in the future. There willalso be a basic presentation forunderstanding the KPERS-1, KPERS-2and the new KPERS-3 memberships. Doyou have the KPERS Optional Group LifeInsurance (OGLI) program for youremployees? Get a brief explanation ofthis program. Now available to KPERScovered employers, is the KPERS 57deferred compensation plan. See howthis is important to retirement planning.

Moderator: Julie StutzmanCity of Lyndon


cOmmunity develOpment BlOcKgrants (cdBg prOgram)The Community Development BlockGrant program is a federally fundedprogram that enables eligiblecommunities to finance communityimprovement projects. Projects caninclude water, sewer, streets, bridges,fire trucks and ambulances, etc. Learnthe ways in which small communitiesand rural water districts may qualify toapply for CDBG funds, the annualcompetitions, funding limits andapplication due dates. Attend thissession and learn how your communitymay be able to benefit.

Moderator: Ken McNicklePublic Wholesale Dist. No. 4

Op. Credit: W & WW

electrical eFFiciency FOr Waterand WasteWater systems

The electric bills for water utilities are asubstantial portion of their budget, andcan approach 80 percent of totalmunicipal treatment and distributioncosts. In this presentation, electric billbasics will be reviewed and some simplesteps to determine energy efficiencywithin the utility will be provided. Toolsthat are available to help dig deeper toself-perform energy audits and calculatesavings will also be discussed. Thisinformation is applicable to both waterand wastewater treatment.

don rankin, scott shreveUtility Data IntelTopeka, Kansas

Mel abbottKansas Public Employees RetirementTopeka, Kansas

debra BeckKansas Department of CommerceTopeka, Kansas

Moderator: Denise EggersJefferson RWD 12


imprOving custOmer serviceWith use OF sOcial media

Which platforms are best for amunicipality or a rural water district touse? How can a city or rural waterdistrict best use social media? What arethe time constraints of one morecommunication outlet? When and whatshould you post? This sessions willexplore these questions and more. Thispresentation is designed to focus onextending your customer servicepresence to connect and network yourcommunity. While “social media” canbe abused, see examples of benefits.

Jen sharpJenSharp.comOttawa, Kansas


ConCurrenT sessionsWednesday, MarCh 28, 1:30 p.M.

210 B210 a

hyatt Ballroom ehyatt Ballroom dModerator: Ty Lemon

City of Chapman Op. Credit: W; WW; Clerk IIMC

learn hOW tO Be preparedFOr the next disaster

It is the responsibility of everyemployer to protect employees andfacilities and to develop a plan toresume operations if a facility isdamaged or destroyed. In order toaccomplish this goal, several thingsneed to be considered: to lessen thepotential for loss of life and property byanticipating emergencies; protectemployees, customers, and business;and, assist employees in understandingtheir responsibilities and those of co-workers. Attend, and learn to be betterprepared for the next disaster.

203210 C

209 B209 aModerator: Denise Vogt

Butler RWD 3Op. Credit: None

creating success andencOuraging teamWOrK

Who needs to learn more aboutimproving their customer service skills?Everyone who cares about their ownsuccess and that of their organization!Becoming a customer service expertisn’t just for people who talk on thephone or visit customers. It’s foreveryone who desires to grow theirorganization, advance in their career,and improve their relationships withteam members. Every organization thatseeks to continue to grow and achieveits potential must focus on improvingcustomer service.

Trevor flynnKansas Dept. of Health & Env.Topeka, Kansas

Moderator: Bryan VanMeterCity of Courtland

Op. Credit: WW

neW ammOnia criteria FOrWasteWater systems

This session reviews Kansas' newammonia criteria, the more stringenteffluent ammonia limits as well as themultiple discharge variance for lagoonsfor ammonia. The presentation alsodiscusses the procedures for anyKansas NPDES permittee to pursue anindividual variance. The session alsoincludes information on the KansasWater Pollution Control State RevolvingLoan Program for wastewater systems.Learn how to access that programwhich has funds available for studies,engineering fees, and construction.

Moderator: Jaime Menon Kansas Pride

Op. Credit: Clerk IIMC

savvy sOcial security planning– plan nOW, Be ahead

This Savvy Social Security Planningseminar is a recap of Social Securityand ways for Baby Boomers tomaximize their retirement income.Covering topics such as: Understandingthe value of Social Security, Will SocialSecurity be there for me, How much Ican expect to receive, When shouldone apply for benefits, Maximizing myBenefits – 5 Strategies, and Will SocialSecurity be enough to live on inretirement. Each section is brokendown for greater understanding, andtime for questions.

Moderator: Wade WebberCity of Cherryvale

Op. Credit: WW

rare earth technOlOgy FOrphOsphOrus remOval

With environmental regulationscontinuing to restrict the discharge ofphosphorus from wastewater facilities,traditional methods of phosphorusremoval are proving inadequate. A newcoagulant used for phosphorusremoval, cerium chloride, has beenstudied in several municipal andindustrial wastewater treatmentfacilities that must meet a phosphorusdischarge limit of 0.5 mg/L or lower.This presentation will demonstrate thehigh phosphorus removal capabilitiesof cerium chloride.

Moderator: Abdu DurarCity of Manhattan

Op. Credit: W

drinKing Water cOrrOsiOncOntrOl indexes, treatments

This presentation discusses theLangelier Index (LSI) and other commoncorrosion control indexes used indrinking water treatment. How the LSIaffects the lead and copper in adistribution system and a water utility’scompliance with the US EPA regulationwill be explored. Treatment options thatwill change the LSI will be discussedincluding pH, alkalinity, and calciumadjustment. Learn how other treatmentoptions for water utilities such asphosphates that can bring a water utilityinto compliance.

Kevin JonesMid West Fire Training AssociatesChanute, Kansas

Charles MarshallM Power Resources Dacula, Georgia

Jim gallmannNeo Chemicals and OxidesGreenwood Village, Colorado

Jen sharpJenSharp.comOttawa, Kansas

adam lukeForesters Financial ServicesOverland Park, Kansas

darin skuttCarus CorporationWichita, Kansas

Moderator: Randall HarrisChisholm Creek Authority

Op. Credit: W; WW

saFety in the puBlicWOrKplace

This session will take attendeesthrough a typical safety audit of apublic sector workplace, includingwater and wastewater treatmentplants. This sessions gives real worldexamples of common safety issueswith recommendations for avoidingand correcting these problems in yourown work places. The issues includemisuse of extension cords and otherelectrical hazards, problems withmachine guarding and lock-out/tag-out, and general safety issues. Safety isvery important in the workplace.

roger dickeyKansas Department of LaborTopeka, Kansas

Moderator: Stacy Whitney City of Almena


practical uses FOrspreadsheets

Have you ever sat dejected looking at ablank Excel workbook? This session willhelp you overcome the fears! Jen Sharpwill present five MS Excel Templates shedeveloped specifically for situationsrural water or smaller city offices mightencounter. If you have a need to trackwater loss or usage, financialtransactions, operating or capitalimprovement budgets, or equipmentand inventory, this is the session toattend. See the demonstrations andthen download the templates fromKRWA later.



210 B210 a

hyatt Ballroom ehyatt Ballroom d

203210 C

209 B209 aModerator: Rita Clary

Kansas Rural Water Assoc.Op. Credit: None; Clerk IIMC

Water inFrastructure FundingOppOrtunities thrOugh usdaIn the past seven years, USDA RuralDevelopment has provided more than$323 million in water and wastewaterprojects in Kansas. Learn aboutupcoming funding opportunities and theagency’s funding priorities includingregionalization, health and safety, pre-development planning grants, andemergency grant funding. Learn howUSDA Rural Development has alsoimproved processing by implementingthe RD Apply application process and theElectronic Preliminary EngineeringReport (PER) process.

Moderator: Bill ShroyerCity of Sabetha, KRWA

Op. Credit: W; WW; Clerk IIMC

resilience resOurces FOr Waterand WasteWater utilities

Drinking water and wastewater utilitiesin the United States face a multitude ofthreats – including intentional acts,natural disasters, and climate change –that may cause service disruptions thatcan greatly affect community healthand safety. The US EnvironmentalProtection Agency’s Water SecurityDivision is tasked with developingstrategies, tools, and resources to helpwater utilities, both drinking water andwastewater, prepare for, respond to,and recover from any and all hazardsthat may impact water service.

Moderator: Brian KingsleyBG Consultants


system develOpment Fees –hOW tO set them prOperly

A system development fee is assessedat the time of connection. They arenamed variously such as: systemdevelopment fees, connection fees, tap-on fees, and more. Name aside,structure them correctly and set themhigh enough and each new connectionwill pay a fair and adequate fee.Adequate to do what? To repay the costof building the infrastructurecommitted to serve each connection.Ifyour utility is growing you need thesefees, and their cousin, capacitysurcharges.

Moderator: Calvin BurkeCity of Liberal

Op. Credit: WW

reducing private prOpertyinFlOW and inFiltratiOn

Water can enter a sewage system inmany ways, including leaky pipes andconnections. Often those leaks are onhomeowners’ own properties. Theincreased flow after a storm can causeproblems throughout the system,including basements. But basementbackups are only a symptom. Theproblem is bigger and requires asolution which is full cooperation fromeveryone. Learn how private I&Ireduction can sometimes reduce wetweather flows at a reduced cost overlarger capital improvements.

Moderator: David RinaldiLeavenworth RWD 7

Op. Credit: W, WW

FrOm Witching sticKs tO gpsaugmented reality

If your system is like most water andwastewater utilities in Kansas, there arelines buried that you simply cannotlocate accurately. This session willprovide attendees with information onall of the ways to locate the water orsewer lines, even if they don't havetracer wires. From using electromagneticlocators with a tracer wire and metalpiping to locating non-conductive waterlines with various methods such aswitching sticks, ground penetratingradar, acoustics, simple GPS equipment,etc.

Moderator: Diane KnowlesKansas Water Office

Op. Credit: None

What’s the value OF OurWater? hOW is it valued?We all know that water is essential toeveryday life. The average Americanuses 176 gallons of water per day. Foodsupply, industry, and our very survivaldepend on sufficient and usablesources of water. The availability of anadequate and dependable watersupply is critical to the social andeconomic viability of our communities.This session takes a look at the value ofwater in “water short” areas versus“water rich” areas across the country,as well as a look at water values withinKansas.

Moderator: Allan SoetaertJohnson RWD 7, KRWA

Op. Credit: W

regulatOry update FOrpuBlic Water supply systems

Recent changes within the State ofKansas’ drinking water regulationsmake this session a must for all watersystems wanting to better understandwhat the most notable changes are andhow those regulations may impact theirsystem. In addition, this session willbriefly examine the regulatory processand potential enforcementramifications. The regulatory packagewas out for public comment earlier thisyear. Attend this session to betterunderstand about these new andrevised regulations.

shane’ hastingsUSDA Rural DevelopmentTopeka, Kansas

nushat dysonEnvironmental Protection AgencyWashington, DC

ron ThomannTREKK Design Group, LLCKansas City, Missouri

andrew hareKansas Dept. of Health & Env.Topeka, Kansas

Travis Beran, Brent BrileySubsurface SolutionsGretna, Nebraska

Tracy streeterKansas Water Office Topeka, Kansas

Carl BrownGettingGreatRates.comJefferson City, Missouri

Jeanie CunninghamLifestyle Health PlansLenexa, Kansas

Moderator: Sue HarshButler RWD 6


health BeneFit plans FOrKrWa memBers

The National Rural Water Association inpartnership with Mike Keith Insuranceand Elliott Insurance are pleased toprovide information on HealthyBenefits for KRWA members. NRWAHealthy Benefits is a unique benefitprogram for water districts,municipality members and associatemembers. This program was designedto provide comprehensive andaffordable health care options to meetthe compliance demands of ACA. Learnhow to help employees have access toquality health insurance.


exhiBit hall FlOOr plan

eXhiBiT hall floor planopens aT 4:00 p.M. Tuesday, MarCh 27

exhiBits prOvide OppOrtunities

expO hall schedule: Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 12 noon

note: opening sessionbegins at 8:30 a.m.,Wednesday, March 28in Concert hall.exhibits open afTerthe opening sessionconcludes at 10:00 a.m.

The final ExhibitorDirectory and floor plan willbe included in the registrationpacket.

Check out the great prizesin the Waterpac raffle atKRWA’s booth #104.

Door prizes donated by exhibitors will beannounced or drawn for atthe Thursday noonluncheon.

“thank you” to allexhibitors and sponsors whohelp make this conferencethe largest and best in theMidwest and among thebest in the U.S.

shOp and cOmpare!

Hospitality Area

Coffee

Rolls, BagelsMuffins

Fresh Fruit andmore...

Quilt Display



210 B210 a

hyatt Ballroom ehyatt Ballroom d

203210 C

209 B209 a

Moderator: Carolyn LambornCrawford RWD 5


guidance FOr cyBer securityand data transFer

Proper management of information andits security, use and misuse is now a toppriority. The need to proactively addressthese issues has never been greater.This presentation is an overview ofoptions available in the market forhousing of data and risks affiliated withdifferent storage options. Transfer ofdata will also be reviewed and things toconsider prior and post transferring ofdata. Vendors will also be discussed –and what questions should be asked todetermine who is providing the bestsolution available.

Chad hollinsCollection Bureau of KansasTopeka, Kansas

Moderator: Katie TietsortDiv. of Water Resources


Water use data: cOmpletingdWr Water use repOrts

Water use data is essential formanagement of the state’s resources.Each owner of a water right is requiredby law to submit a complete andaccurate water use report every year.This process ensures that the people ofKansas – and officials responsible formanaging or monitoring water resources– have access to complete informationhow water is used. This session willreview annual water use reportingthrough paper reports and the onlinesystem and compliance and enforcementregulations.

elizabeth fitchDept. of Ag, Div. of Water ResourcesManhattan, Kansas

Moderator: Lon SchraderCity of Abilene

Op. Credit: WW

a prescriptiOn FOr healthyseWer systems

Is there such a thing as a healthy ornon-healthy sewer system? Absolutelythere is. There are several ways tomeasure the health of a sewer. The firstis Efficacy – how well does it protect thecommunity and environment. Second isLongevity – how well does it resistdeterioration? Third is Capacity – can ithandle what it was designed for? Thepresentation will look at ways tooptimize sewer function safely and non-hazardously and outline benefits to thecommunity, sewer systeminfrastructure and the environment.

Mark McintireMcIntire Management GroupNorth Kansas City, Missouri

Moderator: Francis LobmeyerWheatland Electric

Op. Credit: W; WW

scada systems FOr Waterand WasteWater utilities

SCADA systems provide operators withprecise data necessary to effectivelyrun their water and wastewatersystem. A properly designed andimplemented SCADA system saves timeand money by eliminating the need forpersonnel to visit each site or buildingfor monitoring of equipment, datacollection or make adjustments. Thereare lots of benefits to SCADA systemsincluding real time monitoring, systemmodifications, troubleshooting,increased equipment life, security, andreport generation.

ed Mcgrath R. E. Pedrotti Company, Inc. Mission, Kansas

Moderator: Dale KirmerKS Dept. of Transportation

Op. Credit: W; WW

cOnQuering the dangers OFWOrK zOnes near highWays

This session will review the elements ofproper traffic control and permitsrequired to work in the right-of-way onthe state highway. Proper traffic controlnot only protects the traveling public, italso protects municipal utilities andrural water districts as they work in ornear public rights-of-way. Gain anunderstanding of the special conditionsthat exist in and around right-of-wayand to identify safety rules, proceduresand other precautions that are requiredof utilities, contractors andsubcontractors in this environment.

scott Cushing, Jerald runnebaumKansas Dept. of TransportationWichita, Kansas

Jamie Mays Utility Service Company (Suez)Omaha, Nebraska

Moderator: Stuart PorterSchwab - Eaton, P.A.

Op. Credit: W; WW

advantages OF pipelinerestOratiOn technOlOgies

This session addresses the varying piperelining technologies and theadvantages and disadvantages of thesetechnologies. Why dig up streets toreplace aging infrastructure when youcan reline it to original strength in afraction of the time? New materials are100 percent solids epoxy, zero VOC’s,and less than five percent of thetrenching is required to replace thelines. Relining causes less disruption forcustomers; streets remain in use duringthe project. Make sure someoneattends from your system.

Moderator: Karen StromgrenOsage RWD 7

Op. Credit: None

rWd BOOKeepers helpWeather lOcal stOrms

This session is open for topics ofinterest suggested by those attending.A rural water district office staff shouldhave the capacity to analyzeinformation, report results of research,have data entry skills, haveconfidentiality and be thorough. Thissession is intended to provide answersto questions on topics including: recordretention, easements, forfeiture fornon-payment new rule, agendas andmuch more. This session is intended forthose who work in RWD offices orserve on boards.

pat shaffer; sharon dwyerButler RWD 5; Douglas RWD 5Benton and Lawrence, Kansas

Moderator: Carl ChalfantCity of Washington, KRWA

Op. Credit: None

resOurces availaBle thrOughKansas geOlOgical survey site

The Kansas Geological Survey (KGS)studies and provides information aboutthe geology of Kansas. The KGS websitehas extensive online resources relatedto groundwater, water wells, waterrights, oil and gas fields, earthquakes,and unique places to visit in Kansas.Whether you are an industry expert orjust have a casual interest, this sessionprovides an overview on the digitalresources available through the KGSsite. Attend this session to learn howthis information can be helpful toutilities.

Brownie WilsonKansas Geological Survey Lawrence, Kansas


aWards & entertainMent sPonsors

Wednesday evening, March 285:00 social in eXPo Hall6:30 Banquet Hall opens

awards Presentations, entertainment

PuMP BoYS & DinETTES

Meet Jim, Eddie, Jackson andL.M. – the pump boys of Highway57. They’ll fill up your tank by dayand cut loose by night with acrowd-pleasing mix of southern-fried rock, rhythm and blues! Justacross the road you’ll find DoubleCupp Diner where sisters Prudieand Rhetta Cupp serve up thefinest home cookin’ and sweetestmanners this side of theMississippi. Together, these six friends sing of joy andheartbreak while strumming and humming away on guitar,piano, bass, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, harmonica and even afew kitchen utensils! It's KRWA's 2018 conferenceentertainment immediately following the Awards Banquet.Thanks to The Forum Theatre for putting on this show toKRWA!

More Quilts – Great Grand PrizesContinuing with the tradition that

dates back to 1984, KRWA'sconference in 2018 again offersfour chances to win a full-sizequilt. The quilts were pieced byConnie Huerter of Seneca, Kan.This year's designs are Square ina Square, Pieces of the Night,Lilac Appliqué and Stars in theMeadow. All are machine quilted.Stars in the Meadow will be oneof the prizes for drawing at theWaterPac Raffle. One quilt will bedrawn for at the Wednesdayevening banquet and two quiltswill be prize drawings at theThursday luncheon. A sofa quilt, WaterScapes, was piecedby Kathleen Ronnebaum. The sofa quilt will be one of theprizes on Tuesday evening's "Meet & Greet" party.

Thank You . . .Exhibitors and Sponsors

KRWA appreciates the support of all the Exhibitors andSponsors for the 51st Annual Conference. KRWA encouragescities, rural water districts and other systems to support theexhibitors and other Associate Members. Their participationin the conference makes it one of the largest in America.

Sponsors – the following Associates have alsocontributed as Conference Sponsors to help offset the costof hospitality, or a portion of the cost of the “Meet &Greet" and social events (as of 01/24/2018).

Ace Pipe Cleaning – Kansas City, MissouriAlliance Pump & Mechanical Service – Independence, MissouriASC Pumping – Olathe, KansasBartlett & West, Inc. – Topeka, KansasBG Consultants – Lawrence, KansasBrotcke Well & Pump - West – Kansas City, KansasD C & B Supply Company – Pratt, KansasDitch Witch UnderCon – Park City, KansasDouglas Pump Service – Overland Park, KansasEA Tanks, Inc. – Lenexa, KansasElliott Insurance Group – Topeka, KansasEvans, Bierly, Hutchison & Associates – Great Bend, KansasFTC Equipment, LLC – Kansas City, MissouriHawkins, Inc. – Garnett, KansasHydro Resources – Garden City, KansasIndustrial Service & Supply – Tempe, ArizonaJohnson Service Company – Kearney, NebraskaKalos, Inc. – Topeka, KansasLarkin Lamp Rynearson – Kansas City, MissouriMayer Specialty Services – Goddard, KansasMicro-Comm – Olathe, KansasMueller Company – Lenexa, KansasMurphy Tractor & Equipment Company – Park City, KansasOlathe Winwater Works Company – Olathe, KansasRanson Financial Group / KRWFA –Wichita, KansasSchwab-Eaton, PA – Manhattan, KansasSidener Environmental Services – St. Louis, MissouriSmith & Loveless – Lenexa, KansasSmith-Blair – Raymore, MissouriStumbo Hanson, LLP – Topeka, KansasTomcat Consultants / TAP Co. – Rosebud, MissouriUSABlueBook – Gurnee, IllinoisWater Tech, Inc. – Fort Smith, ArkansasWaterWise Enterprises –Wichita, Kansas


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Moderator: Steve EulerMorris RWD 1

Op. Credit: Wl Clerk IIMC

REcoRDkEEPing tiPs anDEMERgEncY WatER sUPPLY PLan

Is your office desk buried in piles offolders and papers? Are you confusedabout what paperwork needs to bekept and for how long? Does notice ofa KDHE inspection create anatmosphere of panic for the office oroperator? Attend this session to learnabout the water and wastewaterrecords that are required to be kept onfile, the retention time, and an easyway to keep them organized. Thispresentation will also cover the basicsof developing an Emergency WaterSupply Plan.

Monica WurtzKansas Rural Water AssociationAurora, Kansas

210 CModerator: Nancy Zogleman

Sumner RWD 7Op. Credit: None; Clerk IIMC

an ongoing stoRM –BiLL coLLEctions

There's no storm hardly as challengingas bill collections. This presentation is areview of the collection industryproviding best practices while examiningdifferent internal processes thatgovernment entities utilize to lower debtexposure. This session reviews themethods available for data transfer andcollection processes available in Kansas,the rules and regulations in placeimpacting the industry, the tools andsoftware for managing accountsreceivables thus impacting the future ofcollections.

Chad HollinsCollection Bureau of Kansas Topeka, Kansas

Mark thomas; Bruce spareKRWA; Saline RWDs 3, 7, 8Seneca, Kansas; Assaria, Kansas

Moderator: Daniel ClementBurns & McDonnell

op. Credit: W

coMPLiancE WitH DisinfEctionBYPRoDUcts (DBPs)Many suppliers are struggling with theDBPs requirements especiallytrihalomethanes, (THMs) andhaloacetic acids (HAAs). This sessiondiscusses the maximum contaminantlevel (MCLs) requirements, the causesof high THMs and HAAs, monitoringschedules (reduced and increased), and public notice. Specific examples of the challenges, mistakes, and ironiesof these requirements will be reviewedfor both surface and well water andpurchasing systems. Be sure to attendthis session.

Pat McCoolKansas Rural Water AssociationWichita, Kansas

Moderator: Chuck ShivelyCity of Coffeyville

Op. Credit: WW

WastEWatER oPERatoRREfREsHER coURsE – PaRt iThose operators planning to take theKDHE wastewater operator certificationexam are encouraged to attend thissession. This training is not acomprehensive preparation course, butis a review for the operator exam. Theinformation will include operatorexpectations, sample questions,examination concepts, basic mathproblems and a review of basicoperations. Attendance at this sessionshould be helpful to those taking thecertification exam. The exam will beheld in Hyatt Ballroom at 1:30 p.m.

Marsha Fleming; traci MilesKansas Dept. of Health & Env.Salina, Kansas

Kelly rundellAttorney at LawWichita, Kansas

Moderator: Karen KiserCity of Delphos


#MEtoo HaRassMEnt in tHEWoRkPLacE

Prevention is the best tool to eliminateharassment in the workplace.Employers are encouraged to takeappropriate steps to prevent andcorrect unlawful harassment. Theyshould clearly communicate toemployees that unwelcome harassingconduct will not be tolerated. They cando this by establishing an effectivecomplaint or grievance process,providing anti-harassment training totheir managers and employees, andtaking immediate and appropriateaction when an employee complains.

Moderator: Allen MarkleyDouglas RWD 2

op. Credit: W; WW

Managing anD MonitoRingYoUR LocatEs MaDE EasY

This session will provide a livedemonstration of the free Locator TicketManagement (LTM) and Ticket Checkprograms, which were developed by OneCall Concepts. LTM is a web-based toolfor those responsible for locatingunderground utilities to receive andmanage their tickets. Ticket Checkprovides the ability, for members, toelectronically attach a status to all oftheir locate requests. One Call Conceptsis the contract operator for the KansasUnderground Notification System; attendand visit the folks who do the work.

david Butler, Jessica lewisOne Call ConceptsWichita, Kansas

Moderator: Randall OliverCity of Cheney

Op. Credit: W

WatER stoRagE tankinsPEction anD MaintEnancE

This presentation will review thenecessary components of an effectivewater storage tank inspection. The inspection process should evaluate thesafety, sanitary, structural, security andcoatings conditions of the storage tank. Routine, periodic andcomprehensive inspections will bediscussed and participants will developin a workshop format their own routineinspection checklist to use for theirwater storage tanks. The purpose of theinspection is to identify potentials tocause contamination of the water.

John snodgrass, rick PennerMaguire Iron, Inc.Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Moderator: Adrianne Feeney Dickinson RWD 1

Op. Credit: W

Making EffEctivE UsE ofgPs MaPPing in RWDs

This session will demonstrate waterand wastewater system GPS data andits benefits as well as all thepossibilities that the GPS technologyprovides. The GPS mapping projects forSaline RWD’s 3, 7, and 8 will beshowcased, illustrating how thedistricts utilize their GIS each day andhow this benefits these districts. Thispresentation also reviews the processthat KRWA uses in providing GPSmapping services and how free appssuch as Google Earth can be used formapping.

ConCurrent sessionstHursday, MarCH 29, 9:30 a.M.


ConCurrent sessionstHursday, MarCH 29, 10:45 a.M.

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210 aModerator: Jim Burton

City of Columbus Op. Credit: None

EconoMic BEnEfits of UsingfLExiBLE DRoP PiPE

Use of flexible drop pipe in a water wellcan achieve many benefits overstandard rigid pipe. Learn about thereduction of friction loss, electricalsavings, different installation andretrieval methods, quick installation,quick retrieval, the ability to maintainand rehab your well quick andefficiently and test pumping. Thepresentation will also include discussionabout the hose life expectancy, hoseconstruction, tensile strength, PSIcapability, maximum depth setting, nocorrosion and many other benefits.

Moderator: Kendall EichmanAnderson RWD No.4

Op. Credit: Clerk IIMC

REtiREMEnt oPtions foRRWDs anD MUniciPaLitiEs

What used to be a luxury is nowbecoming a necessity. But many ruralwater districts and some municipalitiesin Kansas still do not currently offeremployees an employer-sponsoredretirement plan. This Includes KPERS, theState of Kansas Pension plan. Thispresentation will walk those attendingthrough the options rural water districtsand municipalities that are KPERSeligible have — whether or not they offerKPERS – in helping employees save for asound retirement, regardless of the sizeof the entity.

Moderator: Rod HuffmanCity of Oakley

Op. Credit: WW

WastEWatER oPERatoRREfREsHER coURsE – PaRt iiThis session is Part II of that whichstarted at 9:30 a.m. Wastewateroperators who plan to take the KDHEwastewater operator certification examwill find this session helpful. Thissession is not a comprehensivepreparation course, but is a review forthe examination. The information willconsist of operator expectations,sample questions, examinationconcepts, basic math problems and areview of basic operations. Attendanceat this session will be helpful to thosetaking the certification test at 1:30.

Marsha Fleming; traci MilesKansas Dept. of Health & Env.Salina, Kansas

Moderator: Holly BumpGreenway Environmental


LocaL, statE, fEDERaL RoLEs inEMERgEncY ManagEMEnt

When an emergency or disaster occurs,a coordinated response from allemergency management partners isvital for a successful response andrecovery. County emergencymanagement agencies are involvedfrom the mitigation and preparednessphases through disaster response andrecovery. In this session, learn how theKansas Div. of EmergencyManagement. coordinates state andfederal assistance with local andmutual aid support. Don’t wait for theemergency to learn about this.

Jonathan yorkKansas Div. of Emergency Mgmt.Topeka, Kansas

doug WilsonHose Solutions IncScottsdale, Arizona

len lehmannKPERS 457Topeka, Kansas

Moderator: Kelley ZellnerCity of Valley Center

Op. Credit: W; WW

cHLoRinE safEtY – iMPoRtantinfoRMation to knoW

Regardless of the form of chlorineused, safety is a concern. This trainingsession will explain the procedures forthe proper and safe handling of gaschlorine, liquid sodium hypochlorite,and calcium hypochlorite (powder,granules or tablets). The procedures forreplacing an empty 150 lb. cylinder ofgas chlorine, including step-by-stepinstallation and checking for gasleakage in start-up will be explained.Hear tips and safety points that everynew or experienced operator needs toknow and practice every day.

Curtis smithChlorinators IncorporatedStuart, Florida

Moderator: Douglas HelmkeKansas Rural Water Assoc.

Op. Credit: None

BEaLs HEaLtHY stREaMs foRkansas initiativE

In 2016, The Nature Conservancy (TNC)officially launched the Beals HealthyStreams for Kansas Initiative to buildupon the successes already being seenrelated to stream and waterconservation in Kansas. TNC will discussthe development of the program andgoals and visions for the future. Thispresentation includes two ongoingprojects: a water conservationpartnership in the Rattlesnake Creekwatershed; and the inclusion of theKansas River system in the SustainableRivers Program.

Heidi MehlThe Nature ConservancyTopeka, Kansas

Moderator: Joe TravnichekEllsworth RWD No. 1

Op. Credit: W; WW

MatH MaDE EasY – a confEREncE cRasH coURsE

Math problem solving skills can be avaluable asset for water andwastewater operators. Participants inthis session will have the opportunityto learn examples of how to performthe calculations and seedemonstrations of using thosecalculations. Attendees will learn howto perform basic calculations for area,volume, detention times, pressure,chemical dosages and concentrations,flow conversions, flow velocities,filtration rates and more. This is a goodrefresher course for operators.

John schwartz USABlueBookGurnee, Illinois

Moderator: Todd ThompsonPublic Wholesale Dist. No. 23


safEtY nEEDs to BE HigHEstconcERn WoRking in tREncHEs

Working safely in trenches is of utmostimportance to utilities. This session willprovide information on why accidentshappen and how to prevent them,SOP’s, shoring, types of soils,communication and competentperson/incompetent person in trenchsafety. This training is intended for endusers, contractors, management,equipment operators and everyoneelse. Attendees will come away fromthis course with a desire to be a betteremployee, employer and stakeholderwhen it comes to trench safety.

douglas a. risedenKrauszUSAOcala, Florida


a final ExPo Hall floor Plan with booth designations will be included ineach registration packet to be picked up at the conference. Listings ofexhibitors and the floor plan will be posted throughout ExPo Hall.

tHanK you eXHiBitors

4rF usa, inc.Denver, Colorado

a-1 Pump & Jet services, inc.Emporia, Kansas

a.y. Mcdonald ManufacturingBroken Arrow, Oklahoma

acord Cox & CompanyLenexa, Kansas

advanced drainage systemsYukon, Oklahoma

alexander Pump & servicesSt. Marys, Kansas

allgeier, Martin and associates,inc.Joplin, Missouri

alliance Pump & MechanicalserviceIndependence, Missouri

american aVK CompanyAtchison, Kansas

american Flow ControlMission, Kansas

asahi/america, inc.Lawrence, Maryland

asC Pumping equipmentOlathe, Kansas

axiom instrumentationservicesMission, Kansas

B & B electric Motor CompanyWichita, Kansas

Badger MeterMilwaukee, Wisconsin

Bartlett & West, incTopeka, Kansas

BG ConsultantsLawrence, Kansas

BlueWater solutions Group,inc.Lawrence, Kansas

BrB ContractorsTopeka, Kansas

Brenntag southwestNowata, Oklahoma

Brotcke Well & Pump - WestKansas City, Kansas

Burns & McdonnellengineeringWichita, Kansas

C K PowerLenexa, Kansas

Cas Constructors, llCTopeka, Kansas

Central tank Coatings, inc.Elgin, Iowa

Ces industrial Piping supplyBelton, Missouri

Chlorinators incorporatedStuart, Florida

Circle C Paving andConstruction, llCGoddard, Kansas

City of lyonsLyons, Kansas

Clarke Well & equipmentGreat Bend, Kansas

Collection Bureau of KansasTopeka, Kansas

Comm-tronixWichita, Kansas

Core & MainMcPherson, Kansas

Cunningham, inc.Joplin, Missouri

d C & B supply CompanyPratt, Kansas

data access & support CenterLawrence, Kansas

dave allert CompanyTulsa, Oklahoma

ditch Witch underConPark City, Kansas

douglas Pump serviceOverland Park, Kansas

dPC enterpriseWichita, Kansas

durkin equipment CompanyWichita, Kansas

dXP Pump & Power equipmentLenexa, Kansas

ea tanks, inc.Lenexa, Kansas

earles engineering &inspectionSalina, Kansas

eJKearney, Missouri

elliott equipment CompanyGrimes, Iowa

elliott insurance GroupTopeka, Kansas

engineered systemsOverland Park, Kansas

enviro-line CompanyOsawatomie, Kansas

environmental & ProcesssystemsLenexa, Kansas

environmental ProcessequipmentWichita, Kansas

evans, Bierly, Hutchison &associatesGreat Bend, Kansas

Ferguson WaterworksKansas City, Missouri

Fluid equipment CompanyKansas City, Missouri

Foley equipment CompanyWichita, Kansas

Ford Meter BoxJoplin, Missouri

Foresters FinancialOverland Park, Kansas

Fort Bend services, inc.Stafford, Texas

FtC equipment, llCKansas City, Missouri

Grasshopper CompanyMoundridge, Kansas

Great Plains structuresVadnais Heights, Minnesota

Ground Water associatesGoddard, Kansas

Hajoca CorporationWichita, Kansas


Hamm, inc. Perry, Kansas

Hawkins, inc.Garnett, Kansas

Haynes equipment CompanyOlathe, Kansas

Heartland environmentaldistributors, inc.Kingdom City, Missouri

Hodes & sutter, inc.Lenexa, Kansas

Hose solutionsScottsdale, Arizona

Hydra-stopBurr Ridge, Illinois

Hydro-Klean, llCRogers, Minnesota

Hydro resourcesGarden City, Kansas

industrial sales CompanyOlathe, Kansas

industrial service & supply, inc.Tempe, Arizona

innovative engineeredequipmentIndependence, Missouri

integrity Fusion Products, inc.Fayetteville, Georgia

J & a traffic ProductsBlue Springs, Missouri

Jayhawk softwareIola, Kansas

JCi industriesLees Summit, Missouri

JCM industriesNash, Texas

Johnson service CompanyKearney, Nebraska

K.C. ConstructionBasehor, Kansas

Kalos, inc.Topeka, Kansas

Kansas 811Wichita, Kansas

Kansas department ofCommerceTopeka, Kansas

Kansas department of laborTopeka, Kansas

Kansas dept. Health &environmentTopeka, Kansas

Kansas dept. of ag. division ofWater resourcesManhattan, KS

Kansas Geological surveyLawrence, Kansas

Kansas Pride ProgramManhattan, Kansas

Kansas rural WaterassociationSeneca, Kansas

Kansas state university -Global CampusManhattan, Kansas

Kansas Water officeTopeka, Kansas

Kansas.govTopeka, Kansas

Kaw Valley engineeringJunction City, Kansas

Key equipmentKansas City, Kansas

KPers 457Topeka, Kansas

lamotte CompanyChestertown, Maryland

larkin lamp rynearsonKansas City, Missouri

layne Christensen CompanyWichita, Kansas

letts Van Kirk & associatesKansas City, Kansas

logic, inc.Olathe, Kansas

Maguire ironSioux Falls, South Dakota

Master Meter, inc.Mansfield, Texas

Mayer specialty servicesGoddard, Kansas

McConnell & associatesCorporationWichita, Kansas

Mcintire Management GroupNorth Kansas City, Missouri

Mellen & associatesCouncil Bluffs, Iowa

Meridian analytical labsWichita, Kansas

Metron-FarnierBoulder, Colorado

Micro-CommOlathe, Kansas

Mid america Meter, inc.Shawnee, Kansas

Mid West Fire trainingassociatesBurlington, Kansas

Mid-america equipmentWichita, Kansas

Mid-america ValveLeawood, Kansas

Midland Gis solutionsMaryville, Missouri

Midland ManufacturingFort Worth, Texas

Midwest industrial suppliesWichita, Kansas

Midwest MeterEdinburg, Illinois

Miller & associates, Consultingengineers, P.C.Kearney, Nebraska

Mueller CompanyLenexa, Kansas

Municipal Pipe servicesHastings, Nebraska

Murphy tractor & equipmentCompanyPark City, Kansas

neo Chemicals & oxidesGreenwood Village, Colorado

network Computing solutionsTopeka, Kansas

north american PipeSt. Louis, Missouri

northern Pipe ProductsSheridan, Arizona

nowak Construction CompanyGoddard, Kansas

nutri-Ject systemsHudson, Iowa

olathe Winwater WorksCompanyOlathe, Kansas


oral Health KansasTopeka, Kansas

Paving Maintenance supplyWichita, Kansas

Ponzer - youngquistOlathe, Kansas

Professional engineeringConsultantsWichita, Kansas

Purple Wave auctionManhattan, Kansas

r & a BracketsBelton, Missouri

r. e. Pedrotti CompanyMission, Kansas

ranson Financial Group /KrWFaWichita, Kansas

raven lining systemsBroken Arrow, Oklahoma

ray lindsey CompanyBelton, Missouri

red Municipal & industrialequipmentKansas City, Missouri

red Wing shoesWichita, Kansas

reed Company llCLebo, Kansas

romac industriesKansas City, Missouri

rotek services, inc.Wichita, Kansas

salina supply CompanySalina, Kansas

sargent drillingGeneva, Nebraska

schulte supply, inc.Edwardsville, Illinois

schwab-eaton, PaManhattan, Kansas

sCi automation, inc.Roosevelt, Utah

sellers equipmentSalina, Kansas

seMs technologiesSuwanee, Georgia

sherwin-Williams CompanyLenexa, Kansas

sidener environmentalservicesSt. Louis, Missouri

smith & lovelessLenexa, Kansas

smith-BlairRaymore, Missouri

soelter services Group, llCBaldwin City, Kansas

spartan toolNiles, Michigan

steffen truck equipment, inc.Sioux City, Iowa

subsurface solutionsGretna, Nebraska

suez advanced solutionsPittsburg, Kansas

team laboratory ChemicalCorporationDetroit Lakes, Minnesota

texas Municipal equipmentArlington, Texas

the Green Way environmentalGroupKansas City, Missouri

thoroughbred ComputersystemsTopeka, Kansas

tnemec Company/MWCCNorth Kansas City, Missouri

tomcat Consultants, llC dbataP Co.Rosebud, Missouri

treKK design Group, llCKansas City, Missouri

triton Hydro services, llCLyons, Kansas

truck Component servicesStrafford, Missouri

trumbull industries, inc.Youngstown, Ohio

uGsi solutionsButler, Pennsylvania

united Midwest, inc.Lenexa, Kansas

us CellularTulsa, Oklahoma

usaBlueBookGurnee, Illinois

usda rural developmentTopeka, Kansas

usiC, llCIndianapolis, Indiana

utility Helpnet, inc.Wichita, Kansas

utility solutions associatesLenexa, Kansas

Varney & associates, CPas,llCManhattan, Kansas

Vector Controls & automationGroupLenexa, Kansas

Vermeer Great PlainsGoddard, Kansas

VictaulicLiberty, Missouri

Vivax MetrotechOverland Park, Kansas

Water tech, inc.Fort Smith, Arkansas

WaterWise enterprisesWichita, Kansas

White star MachineryWichita, Kansas

Wilson & Company, inc.Salina, Kansas


Map of Wichita

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reGistration ForM PreConFerenCe seleCtion

51st annUaL confEREncE & ExHiBitiontuesday, Wednesday, thursday, March 27 - 29 Century II Convention Center, Wichita, KansasRegister only one Person on this form.note: you may also register online at www.krwa.net

Please print or type: Check here if you want Operator Credit:pCity Clerks check for MMC or CMC Credit: p

Name:________________________________________Represents:____________________________________Title:__________________________________________Address:______________________________________City, State:____________________________________Zip:_________ Phone: (______) _______-__________Indicate which days you plan to attend:ptuesday, 3/27 pWednesday, 3/28 p thursday, 3/29if you are attending a preconference session on tuesday, please indicate which session you plan to attend by checking the session on the reverse side of this form so adequate seating is available.

Tuesday, 3/27, 7 a.m. “Almost 5K Run/Walk” pyes p noGolf Tourney, 3/27, 8:30 a.m. (pay KRWA)...... $75 $______Tuesday, 3/27 Luncheon Ticket ...................... $10 $______Tuesday evening, “Meet & Greet” .................... $15 $______Wednesday, 3/28 Luncheon Ticket .................. $10 $______Wednesday, Spouse “Paint The Town!” ............pyes p noWednesday Awards Banquet & Show .............. $25 $______Thursday, 3/29 Breakfast (by Chris Cakes) ...... $ 5 $______Thursday, 3/29 Luncheon Ticket ...................... $10 $______

registration Fee ............................................$170 $______registration Fee after March 15.................... $195 $______

(Please indicate payment method) total:$______Payment enclosed: p Bill Me: p Credit Card: p

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note: registration fee does not include golf or mealtickets. tickets to the tuesday evening “Meet & Greet”barbecue, games and social are $15. spouses also payregistration fee and for any meal tickets. a spouses’program will be held at Century ii Wednesday beginningat 1:45 p.m. no additional charge but KrWa needs toknow who is planning to attend “Paint the town” (p. 32)

KRWA requests that those planning to attend apreconference session on Tuesday to indicatebelow which session they plan to attend. This willhelp ensure having adequate handouts and tomake other session arrangements for thesesessions which are highly attended.

Check one session only for tuesday

p 2018 USDA Engineers’ Forum (p. 38)

p Water Operator Forum – Preparing for

Certification Exams (p. 39)

p Waste Stabilization Ponds (p. 39)

p Microbiological Monitoring of Activated

Sludge Processes (p. 40)

p City Clerks’ Forum (p. 40)

p Geology, Aquifers, and Water Wells (p. 41)

p Board/Council Leadership (p. 41)

p RWD Office Forum (p. 42)

p Working Together To Get Great Rates (p. 42)

After completing this form on both sides, send itwith payment to:

KrWa, Po Box 226 seneca, Ks 66538

if you wish to register online, go to www.krwa.net,“training,” and “conference.” If you have a questionabout registration, send an e-mail to the team [email protected]. If you prefer, call KRWA at785.336.3760.

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Building on the strong foundationdocument authored in 1993 by Ellen

Miller and Elmer Ronnebaum, the"Bible", was reprinted in 1995 and

again in 2010 with minor revisions. A much more extensive review

and updates in the 2016 printingwere provided by Gary Hanson,

Stumbo Hanson, LLP (ret.).

KRWA also continues to make itshandbooks available to other state and

national organizations. More than 42,000copies have been provided.

To obtain copies, contact KRWA, 785.336.3760.

A newly updated Water Board Bibleis now available from Kansas Rural Water Association

Funding for the 2016 printing is courtesy of the Kansas Rural Water Finance Authority. The Authority has offered to donate copies to every rural water district in Kansas, upon such request. The handbook will also be used for board training provided by KRWA.

"The Water Board Bible strikes the right tonewith respect to current trends includingdiversity in the workforce, open governmentand post-Flint regulatory climate as well as therelationship with the consuming public andtheir water supply expectations,"

– Gary Hanson

KANSASRURAL WATERa s s o c i a t i o n