June 14 – 17
ACE21 All Virtual Professional Program
Tuesday , June 15 , 2021
New Tools for Managing T / O and Algae ( VS2 _ 06 )
Track : Water Quality : Challenges and Research | 11:00 – 11:45 a . m .
Algae pose an essential threat for water suppliers . To date , early warning systems have relied on olfactory and visual cues . This session explores novel treatment approaches as well as early warning approaches .
The Many Facets of Biological Treatment ( VS2 _ 07 )
Track : Water Quality : Challenges and Research | 11:00 – 11:45 a . m .
Biological treatment is an important aspect of modern water treatment . This session will discuss biological treatment as it applies to various facets of water treatment .
Source Water Protection for Drinking Water Supplies ( VS2 _ 08 )
Track : Sustainable Water Resources | 11:00 – 11:45 a . m .
This session will introduce attendees to a variety of programs , tools , and approaches that can be used in the development and implementation of a comprehensive source water protection program that is applicable to both groundwater and surface water supply systems . Source water assessment and protection are important to protect public health and safety now as well as into the future .
Economics of Reuse Treatment ( VS2 _ 09 )
Track : Sustainable Water Resources | 11:00 a . m . – 12:00 p . m .
Join experts in exploring latest work in treatment and monitoring solutions for potable reuse including the need for solutions and regulations that balance water quality and cost .
Distribution System Modeling into the Future ( VS2 _ 10 )
Track : Innovating the Future of Water | 11:00 – 11:45 a . m .
The ability of hydraulic models to access and use data from multiple platforms is advancing rapidly improving operators ’ ability to plan operations more efficiently and monitor the status of their systems without additional sensors . Hydraulic modelers have access to data in real time giving them the ability to calibrate models on demand and expand the overall capabilities of the models . This session will cover a range of topics relative to real-time modeling from implementation through the next generation of integration where models are used to help direct system operations .
Leading with Diversity ( VS2 _ 26 )
Track : Water Utility Management and Leadership | 11:00 a . m . – 12:00 p . m .
Diverse organizations and teams are not only proven to perform better , but to build an environment where everyone from any background can bring their authentic self to work . Like with any challenge , leaders must dive in and analyze from a business perspective rather than sit on the sidelines hoping the challenge will sort itself out . This sessions ’ presentations are meant to inform and encourage all who attend to no longer be passive but to lead with diversity . Together , we must be effective advocates for diversity ; championing efforts to add more women , people of color , and other underrepresented groups into our organizations and the water sector as a whole .
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