Virtual Spring Conference Agenda • April 8 & 9, 2021
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Session 1
Day/Time: April 8th – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Session Title: Ductile Iron Pipe Joints, Coatings and Items to Inspect During Installation
Presentation Description: This presentation will discuss the different types of ductile iron pipe joints and coatings systems available, when to use each type and important items to inspect during installation.
Presenter: Ahmed Wahideldin, US Pipe
Session 2
Day/Time: April 8th – 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Session Title: Reduction of Hydrogen Sulfide Gas in Small Wastewater Collection Systems
Presentation Description: This presentation will discuss odor control measures incorporated on the Kennebunk Sewer District collection system to reduce hydrogen sulfide odors and corrosion using Sodium Hydroxide.
Presenter: Patrick Wiley, Southern Maine Community College
Session 3
Day/Time: April 8th – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Session Title: MEWEA Annual Business Meeting
Presentation Description: See agenda
Presenter: Phil Tucker, MeWEA President
Session 4
Day/Time: April 9th – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Session Title: Cyber Security During a Pandemic
Presentation Description: This presentation will discuss cyber security for water and wastewater systems. With the need to work remotely due to COVID-19, this presentation will present ways to protect your system and allow remote access.
Presenter: Thomas Bahun III, Tom’s Water Solutions, LLC
Session 5
Day/Time: April 9th – 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Session Title: Completing Combined Sewer Separation on Private Property
Presentation Description: This presentation will discuss Combined Sewer Separation work and how to complete a project when most of the work is located on private property. The presentation will present a case study from a recent project for the City of Bath, ME.
Presenter: Kendra Fox, Wright-Pierce
Session 6
Day/Time: April 9th – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Session Title: Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Dewatering Options
Presentation Description: This presentation will review dewatering technologies for WWTP and WTP sludge, discuss the pros and cons of each, development of screw press technology and review a case study of the Columbus, GA installation after 1-year of operations.
Presenter: Shane Harvey, FKC
Credit information:
Sessions 1, 4 & 6 will provide 1 Water TCH. All sessions are approved for 1 WW TCH.