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Welcome to WATERCON 2019

Welcome to Our Special Guests

e are pleased to welcome Jim Williams as this year’s official AWWA representative at WATERCON. Jim Williams is the President-Elect of AWWA. He is committed to the vision and mission of AWWA and has been an active member on both the Section

and Association levels for more than 30 years. Jim is currently the General Manager of Suez Advanced Solutions/Peerless-Midwest.

With the Indiana Section, he has served as chair and director, and currently sits on its Water Utility Council and Water For People Committees. Jim has received several water industry awards including the Kenneth J. Miller Founders’ Award, the Hoosier Water Award, and the George Warren Fuller Award.

As a member of the Water For People Board of Directors from 2009 to 2015, he has traveled to Bolivia, Honduras, and India to help in providing safe water and sanitation to communities in need. He is an active member of the Water Buffalos and travelled by motorcycle with the “herd” to 10 consecutive ACE conferences.

Jim received his BS in Business Management and Administration from Indiana University and currently resides in Mishawaka, IN.

Jim Williams, AWWA RepresentativePresident-Elect (2018–2019)American Water Works Association

ark your calendars to attend Illinois Section of American Water Works Association’s WATERCON 2019, Illinois’ largest Total Water Annual Conference! This year’s theme is “We Are Water – It Takes a Team.” Each year, our team of Super Heroes pull off

the best total water conference ever. To keep with our teamwork theme, our keynote speaker will be Thanet Natisri, a self-taught groundwater expert, who lives in Illinois! The Thai military enlisted him to come up with a way to keep water out of the cave during the Cave Rescue in Chiang Rai province, Thailand in June to July of 2018. He will show how it takes true teamwork to reach your goal. You definitely will want to see his presentation on Monday at 1:00!

Come and receive all your CEUs in one event with more training sessions and educational presentations than you can ever imagine. You will have opportunities to network and tap into the knowledge of old friends and meet new ones. Check out the exhibit hall (more than 150 exhibits) and see the latest technology in the water industry. Want to get more involved with our section? Visit the committee booths or pop in to one of their meetings. If you are interested in getting your next license or operator-in-training level, you will have the opportunity to sign up for a water or wastewater refresher course and then take the test while attending our conference. We have a variety of contests consisting of Top Ops, Hydrant Hysteria, Meter Madness, Tapping Competition, and our newest – the Water Tower Contest. Sign up to compete or plan to attend and cheer the contestants on!

Check out our pre-conference program by highlighting your interests. Register to attend, whether it is for one day (Operator’s Day) or for the entire conference. Do not forget to make your hotel reservations early because hotels will sell out!

I look forward to seeing each one of you in Springfield, March 18 through March 21!

Lori StenzelChair 2018–2019, Illinois Section AWWA

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e are pleased to welcome Thanet Natisri, a self-taught groundwater expert. He was enlisted by the Thai military to come up with a way to keep water out of the cave during the Cave Rescue in Chiang Rai province, Thailand in June to July, 2018.

Thanet is a Thai native, who moved to and has lived in America since 2004.He was already working in Thailand at the time the incident took place, helping with a

Groundwater Recharge project with the Department of Local Administration of Thailand to help ensure people would have enough water in the dry season.

Thanet received a call from the Thai military on June 28 saying they needed his expertise for a rescue operation.

In the beginning, he didn’t think it was going to be this big. But later on, it was one of the most difficult water management rescue missions anyone had ever seen.

His job was to coordinate the efforts of civilian, military, and volunteers to control the amount of water in the cave. And to come up with solutions to lower the water level inside the cave and stop water from going in.

Thanet NatisriGroundwater Expert Cave Rescue Chiang Rai Province, ThailandKeynote Speaker Monday, March 18, 2019

Stay tuned for more details about our

other special guests at WATERCON!

ALL SESSIONS earn training credits for Operator Certification renewal and PDH credits.

The team that he coordinated included soldiers, volunteers, a geologist, a hydrologist, engineers, U.S. military rescue personnel, and cave divers from the United Kingdom, as well as Navy SEALS from several countries.

We look forward to hearing Thanet’s story on Monday at the Keynote Session from 1:00–2:00 pm.

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Event Planner

WATER OPERATOR LICENSE CREDITS INFORMATION All technical sessions, and Exhibit Hall Stretch Your Education sessions qualify unless stated otherwise. Water, wastewater, and stormwater courses qualify for water operator renewal training credit. Sessions are 30 minutes in duration unless otherwise noted.

ENGINEERING LICENSE CREDIT INFORMATIONAll sessions qualify for Engineering Professional Development Hours.

Sunday, March 17TIME EVENT

7:00–8:30 pm Welcome Reception Sponsored by the MAC Committee

TIME EVENTS & TECHNICAL SESSION TRACKS

8:00–10:00 am Conveyance – Water & Wastewater

8:00–10:00 am Wastewater Upgrades

8:00–10:00 am Water Distribution & Treatment Residuals

8:00–11:30 am Leadership

8:30–10:00 am Board & Committee Chair Reception

9:00–11:30 am YP Leadership Summit

10:00–11:30 am Round Table Session: State of the Water Industry in Illinois

11:45 am – 12:45 pm Lunch

1:00–2:00 pm Keynote Session – Thanet Natisri, Cave Rescue – Chiang Rai Province

2:00–3:00 pm Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

2:00–6:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open

3:00–5:00 pm Distribution & Well Maintenance

3:00–5:00 pm Funding Opportunities

3:00–5:00 pm Leadership

3:00–5:00 pm Safety – Water & Wastewater

4:00–5:00 pm Student & YP Mentoring Reception (ID required, all are welcome)

5:00–6:00 pm Exhibit Hall Meet & Greet

5:00–6:00 pm Top Ops Competition

6:00–8:30 pm Board & Committee Chair Dinner (offsite)

8:30–10:30 pm ISAWWA Water Hammers vs. Guns and Hoses Hockey of Central IL ‘No Water No Hockey’ Event

Monday, March 18 | Students & YP Day

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE –YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTSFinancial assistance to attend the conference is limited to the first 12 students who apply, and is intended to help students who would otherwise not be able to afford to attend the conference. If you are receiving sponsorship from your school or other sources to attend the conference, please refrain from applying for financial assistance so it is available for those most in need. Visit the website www.isawwa.org/WATERCON/Students or phone 866-521-3595 ext. 3.

NEW THIS YEAR!SUNDAY EVENING• MAC Welcome Reception

MONDAY• Keynote Speaker: Thanet Natisri – Cave Rescue in Thailand• No Water No Beer Hockey Event

WATER FOR PEOPLE BUCKET RAFFLE



8:00–9:30 am Going Green – Wastewater/Storm/Reuse

8:00 am – 12:00 pm Engineering & Design

8:00 am – 12:00 pm Pipes – Water & Wastewater

8:30 am – 12:00 pm Team Building in the 21st Century (sponsored by Women in Water)

9:00 am – 6:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open

9:00 am – 12:00 pm Stretch Your Education (15-minute demos in Exhibit Hall)

10:00 am – 12:00 pm Coordination & Consolidation – Storm/Wastewater

10:00 am – 5:00 pm Water Works Museum Open

10:00–11:00 am Operator & Small Systems Track – Meet the IEPA

10:30 am – 5:00 pm Operator & Small Systems Tracks

12:00–1:00 pm Box Lunch

12:00 pm Water Taste Test

1:00–2:30 pm Lead Issues – Water

1:00–2:30 pm Odor – Biogas – Wastewater

1:00–2:30 pm SCADA – Water & Wastewater

1:00–3:00 pm Water Tower Building Contest

1:00–4:30 pm Leadership

3:30–5:00 pm Energy Efficiency Programs

3:30–5:00 pm Management – Water

3:30–5:00 pm Water – Emergency Planning & Response

Tuesday, March 19 | Operators & Small Systems Day

Wednesday, March 20 | Retirees DayTIME EVENTS & TECHNICAL SESSION TRACKS

8:00–9:30 am Water Treatment

8:00–11:00 am Source Water

8:00–11:30 am Asset Management – Water & Wastewater

8:00–11:30 am Nutrient Removal & Monitoring – Wastewater

8:00–11:30 am Operating Testing Prep: Water License A/B/C/D & Wastewater License 3/4

9:00–11:30 am Exhibit Hall Open

9:00 am – 12:00 pm Water Works Museum Open

10:00–11:00 am Tanks Maintenance & Rehab

12:00–2:00 pm Fuller Award Lunch

1:00–4:30 pm IEPA Operator Testing – Licenses: A/B/C/D & 1/2/3/4

2:00–4:30 pm Water Loss – Financial Planning

2:30–4:30 pm Source Water

4:30 pm Competitions – Tapping, Meter Madness, and Hydrant Hysteria


7:30–9:00 am Installation of Officers and Awards Breakfast

9:00 am – 12:00 pm Regulatory Session

Thursday, March 21


Exhibit Hall Planner

Are you an exhibitor? Want to be part of Stretch Your Education? Visit www.watercon.info and click on the Exhibitors tab for a link to more information on how to submit your abstract.

Monday, March 18TIME EXHIBIT HALL EVENTS

7:00 am – 1:00 pm Exhibitor Setup

2:00–3:00 pm Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

2:00–6:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open

2:30 pm Ice Cream Bar – provided by Water Well Solutions

5:00–6:00 pm Meet & Greet Reception and Refreshments

5:00–6:00 pm Top Ops Competition

Tuesday, March 19TIME EXHIBIT HALL EVENTS

9:00 am – 6:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open

9:00 am – 12:00 pm Stretch Your Education – 15 mins. educational opportunities

12:00 pm Box Lunch in Exhibit Hall (ticket required)

12:00 pm Water Taste Test in Exhibit Hall, Center Stage

1:00–3:00 pm Water Tower Building Contest

2:30 pm Ice Cream Bar – provided by Water Well Solutions

5:00–6:00 pm Meet & Greet Reception

5:45 pm Water For People 50/50 Raffle – winner drawn

VOLUNTEER... HAVE FUN!Volunteers at WATERCON are what make it the best conference in the Midwest. Volunteers help to control the cost for attendees and exhibitors. When you volunteer, you meet people that you would not have otherwise met. If you are already attending WATERCON, please consider taking a portion of your day or evening to volunteer. You’ll be glad you did! www.isawwa.org/WATERCON/Volunteer

Wednesday, March 20TIME EXHIBIT HALL EVENTS

9:00 am – 11:30 am Exhibit Hall Open

11:00–11:30 am Exhibit Hall Countdown & Grand Prize Drawing

4:30 pm Contests: Tapping, Meter Madness, and Hydrant Hysteria

7:00 pm Water For People 50/50 Raffle – winner drawn


Monday, March 18

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM | LeadershipReinforcing a Culture of High Emotional IntelligenceWayne Pratt, Wachs Water Services; Kyle Saunders, City of Rockford

Workshop: Building an Emotionally Intelligent TeamBrianna Huber, City of East Moline; Hanting Wang, Greeley & Hansen

Mentoring Program Welcome and Info Session Brianna Huber, City of East Moline; Hanting Wang, Greeley & Hansen

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Wastewater UpgradesThermAnAer – A New Tool for Biosolids ProcessingRobert Wooldridge, Thermal Process Systems (TPS)

Water Pollution Agency Saves Millions with DCS Upgrade, Analytics SoftwareDavid Chasse, Rockwell Automation

Catlin Wastewater Treatment Plant ImprovementsMatthew Johnson, Fehr Graham

Increased Capacity in Myrtle Beach – GSWSANicole Bolea, Aeration Industries International

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Water Distribution & Treatment ResidualsGetting Water Flowing Quickly: Accelerated Pump Station Design & ConstructionMichael Colby, Stanley Consultants, Inc.

Planning & Lessons Learned From a City-Wide Meter Change-Out ProgramVicki Biner, City of Evanston; Tim Bartus, City of Evanston

Discovery and Management of Radium-Bearing Treatment ResidualsRandall Farneth, Solutient Technologies, LLC

I Know You Are Concentrating, Tracking Radium Activity Through Radium Removal PlantsNicholas Gornick, City of Joliet, Department of Public Utilities; Dennis Duffield, Duffield Consulting Engineers, Ltd.

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Water & Wastewater: ConveyancePollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping Plan Minimum Elements: What is Needed to Comply with the ILR40 PermitTimothy Sumner, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc; Wayne Alrich, Town of Normal

Retrofit Stormwater Management Facilities and Associated CSO Reduction BenefitsRoy Rudolph, GHD

Remedying I&I with iTracking® I&I Micro Detection TechnologyChad Smeltzer, Midwest Water Group

Finding & Measuring Infiltration in Manholes Missed by CCTV Side Scanning CamerasBrian Nied, McIntire Management Group

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Round Table Session – State of the Water IndustryState of the Water Industry in IllinoisCarolyn Grieves, Baxter & Woodman, Inc.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Keynote Speaker PresentationCave Rescue – Chiang Rai Province, ThailandThanet Natisri, Groundwater Expert

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Leadership Leadership, Communication, and Conflict ResolutionMichael Ramsey, Village of Westmont

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Water & Wastewater: SafetyProtecting Water Facilities With High Security Mechanical & Electronic LocksChuck Whisler, Abloy Security

Latest Trends Water Industry SecurityDavid Chasse, Rockwell Automation

Locks, Fences, and Sensors… Oh My: Vulnerability Assessments for Water Treatment PlantsDana Al-Qadi, AECOM

Human Trafficking Awareness TrainingColton Janes, Aqua Illinois, Inc.; Jordan Mitchell, Provision Lab


WaterWorks Museum• Ground Floor Lobby, in the former Gift Shop – Items needed!!• Do you have any wooden water main, old meters, tools, hydrants, maps or photographs

lying around? If you do, bring it with you to WATERCON 2019! • If you are interested in displaying an item, please contact Sandi at 866-521-3595, ext. 3.• Have some good stories to swap about the “old days” or want to hear some? Sign up to

work as a docent at the Museum at www.isawwa.org/WATERCON/Volunteer. • No prior experience needed!

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Funding OpportunitiesIllinois EPA SRF Loan Program OverviewGary Bingenheimer, Illinois EPA

State Revolving Funds: Projects and Efforts You Didn't Know Were Funded by SRFsAndrew Bielanski, U.S. EPA Region 5

Community Engineering Corps – Opportunity is KnockingJohn Donahue, North Park Public Water

Monday, March 18

MONDAY MEETINGS & EVENTS• 8:30–10:00 am Board and Committee Chair & Vice Chair Breakfast Reception • 1:00 pm Keynote Speaker • 2:00 pm Exhibit Hall Grand Opening• 2:30–3:00 pm Ice Cream Bar, sponsored by Water Well Solutions• 4:00–5:00 pm Education Committee Meeting• 4:00–5:00 pm Student & YP Reception• 4:00–5:00 pm Drop Off Artifacts at Waterworks Museum• 5:00–6:00 pm Top Ops Competition• 5:00–6:00 pm Meet & Greet• 6:00–8:30 pm Board & Committee Chair Dinner (offsite)• 8:30–10:30 pm ISAWWA Water Hammers vs. Guns and Hoses Hockey of Central IL No Water No Hockey Event (offsite)

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Distribution and Well MaintenanceThe City of Evanston's 10 Step Water Main Improvement Communication PlanDarrell King, City of Evanston

Managing Pressure Variations in a Water Distribution SystemStephen Dennison, Engineering Enterprises, Inc.; T. Joe Johnson, Stantec

Asset Management Approach to Water Well MaintenanceAhmad Hamdan, SUEZ Water Advanced Solutions


Tuesday, March 19

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Pipes – Water & WastewaterReduce the Consequences of Failure by Assessing & Rehabilitating Critical ValvesWayne Pratt, Wachs Water Services

An Update for Ductile Iron PipePaul Hanson, DIPRA

Pipeline Condition Assessment and EvaluationAaron Horbovetz, M.E. Simpson Company, Inc.

New Standards for Testing and Certifying Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) as WatertightChuck Hansen, Electro Scan Inc.

Large Diameter PCCP Water Main InspectionDeborah Cueva, City of Evanston

Out of Sight, Out of Mind – The Power of Visual Condition Assessment Technologies & Pipeline DiagnosticsJames Fisher, Aquam Pipe Diagnostics

Managing Linear Assets Beyond Their Original Design Life – Water Transmission Main Case StudyLisa Douglas, Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc.

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Engineering and DesignDeveloping the Facilities Plan along J AvenueTariq Baloch, Cedar Rapids Utilities – Water Division; Steve Kluesner, Strand Associates, Inc.; Brian Hackman, Strand Associates, Inc.

Breaking New Ground: Preparing Communities Without Direct Benefits for a Large Infrastructure ProgramCatharine Richardson, Greeley and Hansen; Ted Bluver, Greeley and Hansen

Joliet Alternative Water Source Study, Phase ITheresa O'Grady, CMT; Allison Swisher, City of Joliet

Power in Planning – Electrical Upgrades at WSSC's Piscataway WRRFJay Bielanski, Greeley and Hansen

Construction Observers – The Human Swiss Army KnifeJoshua Schmitt, HR Green

Operating Data & Lessons Learned from Sunny Slope Water Company's Microvi MNE Nitrate Removal SystemKirsten Sims, WesTech Engineering

Boosting Conservation & Efficiency for Water and Wastewater Treatment: Automated Solutions for Optimizing Aeration BlowersRobert Kisler, Gardner Denver

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Going Green – Wastewater/Storm/ReuseBuilding Green Infrastructure on Vacant Lots: City of Chicago Resilient CorridorsJeff Macke, Hey and Associates; Chad Laucamp, AECOM; Michael Berkshire, City of Chicago Department of Planning & Development

Water Reuse in 2030 IllinoisSharon Waller, Sustainable Systems LLC - Consulting

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Operator & Small Systems TrackMeet the IEPACindy Munger, Aqua Illinois

Optimizing Polymer Efficiency for Better Sludge Treatment – Two Case StudiesYong Kim, UGSI Solutions, Inc.

When, Where & How to Use Variable Frequency DrivesBrent Studnicka, Strand Associates

10:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Operator TrackImplementing a Drone Program at Illinois American WaterShawn Allen, Illinois American Water Co.

Chlorine to ChloraminesElizabeth Doellman, Illinois American Water Co.

Free Chlorine and Chloramine Disinfectant Residual Management in Distribution SystemsPeter Herlihy, UGSI Solutions Inc.

Using Spectral Absorbance Coefficient 254 to Reduce Disinfection By-ProductsKevin Forsman, Swan Analytical USA

Optimizing Treatment of Challenging Groundwater through Bench-Scale & Pilot-Scale TestsAndrew Dow, Donohue & Associates, Inc.

Selecting a Phosphate Product for Lead and Copper Corrosion ControlDarin Skutt, Carus Corporation

Treatment Solutions to Address Emerging Concerns over Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)Mark White, CDM Smith; Alan LeBlanc, CDM Smith

Leaking it or Giving it Away – Understanding the Value of Leak Detection vs. Meter InaccuracyJonathan Gunn, Johnson Controls


Team Elmhurst – UFW, Meters, Leaks, Portal – OH MY!Paul Burris, City of Elmhurst

Simplifying Field Inspection Forms by Going PaperlessAngeleo Alonzo, City of Evanston

10:30 AM – 4:30 PM | Small SystemsControl Valve Basics – Types, Operation & MaintenanceAndy Caselli, Cla-Val Company

Update on Lab SamplingLori Stenzel, Illinois American Water Company

Resources for Water and Wastewater Operators – WaterOperator.orgSteve Wilson, Illinois State Water Survey

Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN)Barb Stiehl, IPWMAN; Ed Markison, IPWMAN

Ion Exchange Softeners – The Operators Guide to Understanding Design, Operation, and MaintenanceHarry Harman, Baxter & Woodman, Inc.

Biological Filtration for Ammonia, Iron, Manganese, and 1,2-DCE Removal in Beardstown, ILMartin Lawrence, AdEdge Water Technologies, LLC

Small Wastewater System SolutionsColton Janes, Aqua Illinois, Inc.

A SCADA System PrimerBrent Studnicka, Strand Associates, Inc.

Alkalinity Titration SeminarJustin Koeppel, Thermo Scientific

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Team Building in the 21st CenturyWorkshop: Do You Have the Skills to Build a Strong Team?Brianna Huber, City of East Moline; Yuna Kim, Greeley & Hanson; Amanda Withers, Crawford Murphy & Tilly

What Women Want: Recruiting, Retaining & Supporting Women in the Water IndustryBrianna Huber, City of East Moline

Navigating Parenthood in the Water Industry Workplace: Workshop for Moms, Dads and Those ExpectingBrianna Huber, City of East Moline

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Coordination & Consolidation – Storm/WastewaterAffordable Sustainable Flood Mitigation – Managing Stakeholders’ ExpectationsClaus Dunkelberg Burns & McDonnell; Cedric Robertson, MWRDGC

Landlocked Expansion with Newer Technology SelectionAndy Lemke, HR Green, Inc; Russell Ruzicka, City of McHenry

Consolidation Benefits from Intensive CoordinationJoe Darlington, Burns & McDonnell

19' Deep Sink Hole Identified Under a Five Lane Highway – Disaster Was Averted Due to an Innovated Sewer Repair Technique and CollaborationThomas Nagle, Robinson Engineering Ltd, Frankfort Illinois Office

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | SCADA – Water & WastewaterThe Evolution of SCADA – From Spreadsheet to AIRay Ames, Stanley Consultants Group

Managing the Migration of Outdated PLCsThomas Powell, Greeley and Hansen

Monitoring Advancements Help Reduce Costs & Protect Critical Asset Life for County Water System in MichiganDavid Chasse, Rockwell Automation

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Lead Issues – WaterGetting the Lead Out: A Utility's Initial Approach to LSLRKyle Saunders, City of Rockford; Jamie Rott, City of Rockford

Corrosion Control and Lead Mitigation In Water SystemsBrian Hackman, Strand Associates, Inc.

A Municipal Experience with Lead Service Line ReplacementJonathan Flowers, Robinson Engineering; George Gunkel, Village of South Holland

Tuesday, March 19


TUESDAY MEETINGS & EVENTS• 1:00–3:00 pm Water Tower Building Contest• 3:15–4:00 pm Sewer Collection Committee Meeting • 4:00–5:00 pm Water Distribution Committee Meeting

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | LeadershipMay the (work) FORCE Be With You Leading the WayIrene Caminer, Caminer Law, LLC; Kyla Jacobsen, IL Section American Water Works Association

Mentoring is a Two-way StreetOwen Keenan, ME Simpson

Empowering New Professionals – Jumpstarting the Future by Leveraging New TalentAllison White, Burns & McDonnell; Erin Przybylinski, Burns & McDonnell

Moline Public Works – Crew Leader Swap 2018Tony Loete, City of Moline

AWWA Needs You!Theresa O'Grady, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Odor – Biogas – WastewaterOdor Control or Corrosion Control? Proper Selection of an Air Filtration System Can Achieve BothChristopher Muller, Purafil, Inc.; Shannon Schmidt, Purafil, Inc.

Biogas Upgrading – Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Options for Vehicle Fuel & Pipeline InjectionEric Wilgenbusch, Unison Solutions, Inc.

Practical Considerations for Co-Digestion at Wastewater Treatment PlantsRobert Kulchawik, AECOM

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Energy Efficiency ProgramsEnergy Efficiency and Funding Programs for Water/Wastewater FacilitiesMarcello Pibiri, Energy Resources Center at University of Illinois at Chicago

Illinois EPA Wastewater Treatment Plant Energy Assessment ProgramChad Kruse, Illinois Environment Protection Agency; Ryan Siegel, Smart Energy Design Assistance Centers

Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Water and Wastewater FacilitiesByron Lloyd, Ameren Illinois

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Water – Emergency Planning & ResponseDevelopment of Operation, Control, and Emergency Response Manual for a Drinking Water Transmission SystemBulbul Ahmed, Stanley Consultants, Inc.

Disaster Recovery and TechnologyJeremy Henning, Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency (NSMJAWA)

ILWARN – Website Update for Emergency ResponseJosh Stewart, City Water Light & Power

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Management – WaterHighlights from AWWA M77: Using Low Voltage Conductivity to Locate & Measure Leaks in GPMMark Grabowski, Electro Scan Inc.

Performance Contracting at Schaumburg: How More Efficient Operations Funded Infrastructure ImprovementsAmanda Sheposh; Tim Chan, Baxter & Woodman, Inc.; Brian Wagner, Village of Schaumburg

Working Together Works!Mike Doolittle, Tank Industry Consultants

Tuesday, March 19


Wednesday, March 20

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Water: Source WaterBest Available Technologies for Treatment & Prevention of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)Tom Hinde, Air Diffusion systems

Identifying, Quantifying & Remediating Surface Water Taste and Odor IssuesTodd LaFountain, City Water, Light & Power; Kim Lucas, City Water, Light & Power

Implementation of Multiple Methods to Reduce Disinfection Byproduct FormationTy Besalke, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly; Kevin Culver, Aqua Illinois/Indianaesalke

Management Benefits from Real-time Monitoring of NutrientsKelly Warner, U.S. Geological Survey

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Water TreatmentWhat Lies BeneathAllison Morris, Burns & McDonnell; Rachel Drain, Burns & McDonnell

Filter Underdrain RehabilitationBenjamin Finnegan, CDM Smith

The McCaysville StoryHollie Scott, AWI

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Asset Management – Water and WastewaterMonetizing Risk: One Approach to Structured/Defensible Capital Investment PrioritizationCathy Busking, Black & Veatch

Teamwork and Collaboration Lead to the First ISI Envision Project in WisconsinAmanda Streicher, Baxter & Woodman, Inc.

Performance Improvement with ISO 5500X Asset Management Systems StandardsYuna Kim, WSP USA

CMMS for Distribution and Sewer: Benefits and Lessons Learned from our 20-year EvolutionTim Bartus, City of Evanston; Dennis Barcelona, City of Evanston

Lessons Learned From An Asset Management Planning ProcessCharles Card, GHD

Asset Management Implementation Success Story at NEW Water Green Bay FacilityMert Muftugil, GHD

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Water: Operator ReviewOperator A/B ReviewKyla Jacobsen

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Water: Operator ReviewOperator C/D ReviewMike Ramsey, Village of Westmont

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Wastewater: Operator ReviewOperator 3/4 ReviewColton Janes, AQUA Illinois

1:00 PM – 6:00 PM | IEPA Operator TestingLicenses A/B/C/D & 1/2/3/4IEPA Staff

8:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Nutrient Removal and Monitoring – WastewaterInstrumentation and Control Strategies for Nitrogen Removal in WWTPStephen Wortendyke, Xylem Analytics

Lessons Learned Implementing a Water Quality Trading Program in the City of Brodhead, WIAndrew Skog, MSA Professional Services, Inc.; Greg Gunderson, MSA Professional Services, Inc.

Application of Soft Sensors in Prediction of Influents Conditions in Wastewater Using ANNsPoorya Sabzehkar, Illinois Institute of Technology

Low Level Phosphorus Removal Experience in Wisconsin Provides Valuable Data for Developing P-Removal Studies in ILDominic Gattone, Strand Associates, Inc.

Installation & Performance Review of the First Permitted Algae-based Treatment System in ILDaniel Johnson, OneWater

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Tanks Maintenance and RehabThe Importance of Routine Maintenance of Water Storage TanksPatrick Brown, Tank Industry Consultants

Three Million Gallon Steel Reservoir Rehabilitation – Case Study on a Steel Reservoir Repair & Teaming Up with Local Fire Departments to Perform Confined Space Entry Rescue TrainingMartin King, Robinson Engineering LTD


2:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Water Loss – Financial PlanningWater Saver AwardMichele Piotrowski, Engineering Enterprises, Inc.

Increasing Rates, Decreasing Affordability: Addressing Equity in a Time of Rising CostsDanielle Gallet, Metropolitan Planning Council

Rates RetrospectiveMargaret Schneemann, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant

WEDNESDAY MEETINGS & EVENTS• 11:00–11:30 am Exhibit Hall Countdown & Grand Prize Drawing• 12:00–2:00 pm Fuller Award Lunch • 4:30 pm Contests – Tapping, Meter Madness, and Hydrant Hysteria

Are We Promoting Apparent Water Loss and Unbilled Water and Sewer Revenue?Craig Hannah, Johnson Controls, Inc.

Forecasting the Future: A Utility's Approach to Financial PlanningAnne Wilkerson, City of Rockford – Water Division; Mike Childers, City of Rockford

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Source WaterMore information coming soon!

Thursday, March 21

9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Regulatory Session Illinois Environmental CouncilIEC Staff

Regulatory Updates & Proposed Rule ChangesIEPA Staff

Illinois Plumbing Rule ChangesIDPH Staff

New Risk Assessment & Emergency Response Plan RegulationsChrissy Dangel, USEPA

New Illinois Section AWWA Officers and Awards Breakfast (ticket required)7:30 – 9:00 am

Invite your elected officials to come with you on Thursday at no charge

for them to attend. Call Sandi at 866-521-3595 ext. 3 to add them to

the Thursday attendance list.

Wednesday, March 20

Drinking Water Legislation UpdateMaureen Mulhall, Government Strategy Associates


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The Engineering Enterprises, Inc. philosophy of putting its clients first has led to many longstanding client relationships in northern Illinois and goes hand in hand with the EEI reputation of working diligently to enhance the quality of life and improve the health and welfare of the residents in the communities we serve.Our philosophy is a professional conviction as well as a personal issue because our staff members live in these communities, working for our families, friends and neighbors to provide innovative and cost-effective infrastructure improvements. www.eeiweb.com/index.asp

M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. was founded in 1979 by Marvin E. Simpson, who started in the water works industry in 1956 and spent the next 23 years working for various manufacturers of pipe, valves, and water meters. M.E. Simpson Company’s mission is to provide technical services to municipal and private water utilities in the Midwest. In the last 20 years, the company has worked not only with many Midwestern Water Utilities, but has also helped water utilities throughout the US and its territories. www.mesimpson.com/

As the No.1 global source for chlor alkali products and support, our customer focus has never been greater. Only Olin’s back integration and extensive supply chain capabilities provide global reach with a reliability advantage for our customers.

Our global footprint enables our commitment to provide you with high-quality chlorine products and excellent customer service on a greater scale. With a dedicated team of chemical experts and Technical Service professionals located in plants and terminals around the globe, only Olin can provide the high-value chlor alkali services you need, virtually anywhere in the world. Olin is the largest producer of industrial bleach in North America. Count on our 125 years of expertise. www.OlinBleach.com.

Gold Sponsors As of December 3, 2018

GO TO www.isawwa.org/WATERCONSponsors to become a GOLD Sponsor yourself!


Baxter & Woodman concentrates on the planning, design and construction of public infrastructure (Roadways/Highways, Water/Wastewater, Water Resources/Stormwater, Technology-related Controls/Automation, and more). We are focused on building community value for clients we serve through clean water, safe roads and reliable wastewater treatment.www.baxterwoodman.com/

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service engineering and construction firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle. Our client base focuses on government and industry. The firm is distinguished by our leadership and flexibility in design-build and alternative delivery approaches for environmental and infrastructure projects. www.cdmsmith.com/

Drydon Equipment, Inc., founded in 1971, has earned a reputation as the premier Manufacturer’s Representative for water & wastewater treatment equipment servicing the Central and Northern IL, Northwest IN, WI, and Upper Peninsula of MI territories. Drydon’s professional and experienced staff specializes in the marketing, sales, start-up assistance, and post start-up support of proprietary, innovative, and higher quality process equipment and pumps in both the Municipal and Industrial Environmental markets.www.drydon.com/

The Engineering Enterprises, Inc. philosophy of putting its clients first has led to many longstanding client relationships in northern Illinois and goes hand in hand with the EEI reputation of working diligently to enhance the quality of life and improve the health and welfare of the residents in the communities we serve.Our philosophy is a professional conviction as well as a personal issue because our staff members live in these communities, working for our families, friends and neighbors to provide innovative and cost-effective infrastructure improvements. www.eeiweb.com/index.asp

M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. was founded in 1979 by Marvin E. Simpson, who started in the water works industry in 1956 and spent the next 23 years working for various manufacturers of pipe, valves, and water meters. M.E. Simpson Company’s mission is to provide technical services to municipal and private water utilities in the Midwest. In the last 20 years, the company has worked not only with many Midwestern Water Utilities, but has also helped water utilities throughout the US and its territories. www.mesimpson.com/

As the No.1 global source for chlor alkali products and support, our customer focus has never been greater. Only Olin’s back integration and extensive supply chain capabilities provide global reach with a reliability advantage for our customers.

Our global footprint enables our commitment to provide you with high-quality chlorine products and excellent customer service on a greater scale. With a dedicated team of chemical experts and Technical Service professionals located in plants and terminals around the globe, only Olin can provide the high-value chlor alkali services you need, virtually anywhere in the world. Olin is the largest producer of industrial bleach in North America. Count on our 125 years of expertise. www.OlinBleach.com.

Every day we help utilities, cities, industrial complexes, and campuses connect data, places and people in powerful new ways to do more with their infrastructure. Improve efficiency. Save money. Increase safety. Conserve resources. Promote economic development. And make a world of difference for a world of people. www.sensus.com

Stanley Consultants is a consulting engineering firm recognized in the engineering industry for our commitment to client service and our passion to make a difference. With a focus on energy, water, transportation and the environment, we bring global knowledge, a century of experience, and multi-disciplinary capabilities to serve our private and public clients.Ranked as one of the world’s largest consulting engineering firms, we offer you a wide range of services and capabilities in program management, planning, studies, design, architecture, environmental, urban design, and construction management. www.stanleyconsultants.com/

Trotter and Associates, Inc. Consulting Engineers is a full service civil engineering firm structured to meet the growing needs of our municipal clients. TAI’s staff has the experience to resolve the complex issues brought on by increased development, a changing regulatory environment and aging infrastructure. www.trotter-inc.com/

Silver Sponsors As of December 3, 2018

Bronze Sponsors

Your Company HereCall Sandi at 866-521-3595 ext. 3

Gold Sponsors (continued) As of December 3, 2018

Contest Sponsors

Your Company HereCall Sandi at 866-521-3595 ext. 3


WATERCON

CONTESTS

SPONSOR A COMPETITIONContest Sponsor with Logo - $150Logo included on sponsor signage on one banner during the Tapping/Meter Madness ContestsCompany listing in Splash

Contest Sponsor - $100Name included on sponsor signage on one banner during the Tapping/Meter Madness ContestsCompany listing in Splash


Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

Gold Conference Sponsor - $750Name included on sponsor signage at conference, can provide display material for one social event, logo recognition in onsite book, logo included in WATERCON website with a link to your website, up to three inclusions in pre-conference emails.

Silver Conference Sponsor - $500Name included on sponsor signage at conference, logo included in WATERCON website with link to your website, logo recognition in conference onsite book.

Take advantage of any of these sponsorship opportunities at www.isawwa.org/WATERCONSponsors, or call Sandi at 866-521-3595 ext. 3.

Bronze Conference Sponsor - $250Name included on sponsor signage at conference. Company listing in onsite program (no logo).


Exhibitors

COMPANY

A.Y. McDonald

Abloy Security

Ace Pipe Cleaning

Aclara Technologies

ADS Environmental

All Service Contracting Corp.

Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency

American Flow Control

Applied Technologies

Aqua Backflow

Aqua Smart

Aquam Pipe Diagnostics

Associated Technical Services

Automatic Control Services

Backflow Solution

Badger Meter

Baxter & Woodman

Berg-Johnson Associates

Brooks & Associates, Inc.

Brotcke Well & Pump

Brown Bear Corporation

Cady Aquastore

Carus Corporation

Cascade Waterworks

CB&I/McDermott

CCRA Professional Services

CE Soling & Associates

Clark Dietz, Inc.

Cla-Val Company

Cloudpoint Geographics

Clow Valve Co.

ComEd

Continental Utility Solutions

Control Plus/Micronics

Crawford, Murphy & Tilly

Culy Contracting

Diehl Metering

Dixon Engineering

DN Tanks

Dreisilker Electric Motors

Drydon Equipment

Ductile Iron Pipe Rsrch Assn.

Eaton Mechanical

Edenbros

EJ (East Jordan Iron Works)

COMPANY

Energenecs, Inc.

Engineered Solutions Midwest

Engineering Enterprises, Inc.

Engineering Solutions Team

Enviroline

Environmental Resources Training Ctr.

Eurofins Eaton Analytical

Farnsworth Group

Fehr-Graham

Ferguson Waterworks

Fer-Pal Construction

Fischer Harris

Flolo Corporation

Flo-Systems

Flow-Technics

Ford Meter Box

Forecast5 Analytics

GA Rich & Sons

Gasvoda & Associates

Giant Maintenance and Restoration

Great Lakes Water Well Resources

Gutermann, Inc.

Hach Company

HammerHead Trenchless

Harold Beck & Sons

Hawkins

Henry Pratt

HMG Engineers

Hoerr Construction

HR Green

Hubbell Power Systems

Hydra-Stop

Hydro-Aire, Inc.

Hydro-Kinetics Corporation

IDPH

IEPA - Wastewater

IEPA - Water

IEPA Groundwater

Illinois American Water

Illinois Electric Works

Illinois Rural Water Assn.

Illinois State Water Survey

Indelco Plastics

Insituform Technologies

IPSI

As of December 3, 2018


COMPANY

IPWSOA

ISAWWA All Committees

ISAWWA Water Dist-Sewer Coll. Committee

Jim Jolly Sales

Johnson Controls

Joseph J Henderson

Kupferle Foundry

LAI

Layne Christensen

Lee Jensen Sales

LOCIS

M.E. Simpson Company

Master Meter

McIntire Management Group

McMahon Group

Meco Engineering

Metropolitan Industries

Midwest Water Group

Mississippi Lime Company

MSA Professional Services

Mueller Co.

Municipal Equipment Company

Municipal Well & Pump

National Wash Authority

Olin Chlor Alkali Products & Vinyls

PDC Labs

Peterson and Matz

Preload

Progress Environmental

Purolite Corporation

Ray Lindsey Company

RE Pedrotti

Red Flint Sand & Gravel

Ressler & Associates

RJN Group, Inc.

Rockwell Automation

RW Sidley

COMPANY

Schulte Supply

Sensus USA

Sherwin Williams

Shive-Hattery

Sidener Enviromental

Smith Ecological Systems

Spectrum Contracting

Stanley Consultants

Stewart Spreading

Subsurface Instruments

Subsurface Solutions

Suburban Laboratories

SUEZ Advanced Solutions

Swan Analytical

Swanson Flo

Tank Industry Consultants

Tatsoft

The Cahoy Group

Tnemec /Taylor Coating

Trotter & Assoicates

Tyler Technologies

United Systems & Software

USABluebook

Vandevanter Engineering

VEGA Americas

Viking Chemical

Visu-Sewer

VT Scada

Wachs Utility Products

Water Products Co, Inc.

Water Solutions Unlimited

Water Well Solutions

Water/Waste Digest

Watersurplus

Westfall Company

Wilkes-Anderson Company

WTR Solutions

To view the exhibit floors live, follow the links below:

• Main Exhibit Hall - Sold out! www.isawwa.org/WATERCON/Main

• Ground floor lobby – Sold out! www.isawwa.org/WATERCON/Lobby

• Second floor lobby Booths available

www.isawwa.org/WATERCON/Second

THREE EXHIBIT AREAS HOSTING OVER 200 BOOTHS!


WATERCON 2019 Registration

Register by Mail or PhoneComplete the Registration Form on the on the next page and mail with payment to: Illinois Section AWWA, 545 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL 60174. Or call Sandi at 866-521-3595 ext. 3 to register on the phone.

Register by FaxComplete the Registration Form on the next page including credit card information and fax toll free to 866-521-3591.

Register OnlineVisit www.isawwa.org/event/WATERCON2019. Complete the easy online form and pay using a credit card or choose the invoice option.

Early Bird RatesAll registration rates increase $50.00 after February 15, 2019. Registration after March 16, 2019 or onsite is $75.00 higher than shown in registration form. Registration (except exhibitors) received prior to February 15, 2019 will be mailed. Registrations received after February 16, 2019 will be held for onsite pickup.All exhibitor registrations will be distributed onsite.

Cancellation PolicyCancellations received in writing prior to 2-25-19 will be refunded MINUS a 25% administrative fee.

NO cancellations after 2-25-19; substitutions for the entire registration are allowed.

ConfirmationsAttendees will receive email confirmation upon ISAWWA receipt of mailed registration. For online registrations, an auto receipt will be generated.

Professional Development CreditsAll sessions, unless otherwise listed, qualify for operator renewal credit. All sessions apply for engineering professional development hours. Questions? Call Sandi at 866-521-3595 ext. 3.


WATERCON 2019 Early Registration

1 Not currently working or seeking work – must be current ISAWWA member 2 Women in Water Badges for registrations prior to 2-15-2019 will be mailed to the registrant. Badges for registrations received after 2-16-2019 will be held for onsite pickup. Cancellations received in writing prior to 2-25-19 will be refunded minus a 25% administrative fee. No cancellations after 2-25-19, substitutions for the entire registration are allowed.

WATERCON 2019 Early Bird Registration Price increases $50 on 2/15/2019 and $75 on 3/15/2019

MEMBER NON MEMBER

MEALS

Monday Lunch

Tuesday Box

Lunch

Wed. Fuller Lunch

Thursday Awards

Breakfast

Total

FULL CONFERENCE MON-THURS. >With Meals $250 $275 X X X X $ >Without Meals $225 $250 $ >Retiree Registration1 FREE X X X X FREE OPERATOR REGISTRATION – MUST BE WATER OR WASTEWATER OPERATOR >Operator Day – Tuesday $50 $75 X $ >Operator Day PLUS one other day

$150 $175 ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) $

DAY REGISTRATIONS – includes one meal per day selected >One day – select day $100 $125 ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) $ >Two day – select 2 days $200 $250 ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) $ GUEST REGISTRATION – not employed in the water/wastewater industry – No meals included >One guest $15 $15 X X X X $ FULL TIME STUDENT REGISTRATION – includes meals >Full conference $100 $100 X X X X $ >One day – select 1 day $50 $50 X X X X $ ADDITIONAL MEAL AND BANQUET TICKETS >Monday Lunch $15 $ >Tuesday Breakfast WIW2 $5 $ >Tuesday Box Lunch $10 $ >Wednesday Fuller Lunch $25 $ >Thursday Awards Breakfast $20 $ MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS – ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS Individual - $218 Young Professional $119 Operator - $83 Student - $20 $ TOTAL AMOUNT $ Name: Title Employer: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Purchase Order #: PAYMENT INFORMATION – Organizations may request to be invoiced with purchase order. Individuals paying – please use a credit card. Name on card: Card number: Exp. Date: CCV# Please select: ( ) Check enclosed ( ) Invoice requested ( ) Credit card Fax registration to: 866-521-3591 Mail to: ISAWWA, 545 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, IL 60174 Register online: https://www.isawwa.org/event/watercon2019

WATERCON 2019 Early Registration


Hotel Information

The WATERCON 2019 event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center. Special rates have been confirmed for conference attendees at the hotel. Please refer to ISAWWA when making hotel reservations in order to obtain the negotiated conference rate. We have a limited block of rooms at the hotel; therefore, all rooms are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The recommended date to have your reservation booked is no later than February 15th. Any rooms cancelled after March 3, 2019 will be charged first night’s room and tax.

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER SOLD OUT!3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703 Ph: 217-529-7777 Room rate: $135.00 per night plus tax. (single or double occupancy)

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 3040 S. Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703 Ph: 217-529-7771 Room rate: $112.00 per night plus tax. Code W4C (single or double occupancy).

• Comfort Suites* 217-753-4000• Drury Hotel * 217-529-3900• Wingate By Wyndham* 217-725-2287

ADDITIONAL NEARBY HOTELS - SPRINGFIELD, IL

*Free conference shuttle to and from this hotel on Tuesday and Wednesday.

BACK THIS YEAR! FREE CONFERENCE SHUTTLE• Shuttle service – The Crowne Plaza will be offering a free

shuttle to the Comfort Suites, Drury Hotel, and Wingate on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 7:00 to 8:30 am and evenings from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. It will make continuous loops during that time.

Other Options• Train – Amtrak travels from Chicago to Springfield on

a daily schedule. The Crowne Plaza Hotel will pick you up and return you to the downtown train station with advance arrangements.

• Ride sharing – Are you interested in carpooling? Email [email protected] where your origin is, if you are driving or looking to share a ride, and which days you are attending and we will let you know who is offering to share a ride.


SPRINGFIELD SITES• Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

Explore Springfield, Illinois

While you are in Springfield, take an extra day and visit some of the sights. Springfield has a lot to offer you and your family if you choose to bring them during their spring break.

• Capitol Visitors Center• Air Combat Museum

• Camp Butler National Cemetery


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