June 14 – 17
ACE21 All Virtual Professional Program
Wednesday , June 16 , 2021
The Moment the World Stopped : Providing Resilience in a Time of Need ( VS3 _ 25 )
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Track : Innovating the Future of Water | 11:00 – 11:30 a . m .
When the world went into a shut down in late-March 2020 , water utilities across the US still needed to provide an essential service despite the fears and uncertainty of a growing global pandemic . Stories about this experience will be remembered and told for generations to come . The following session will highlight a couple of these stories that stand out during this unprecedented situation , and best illustrate the water utility workforce ’ s resilience and commitment to serving their communities in a time of need .
Cybersecurity : A Critical Necessity for Water Utilities ( VS3 _ 17 )
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Track : Innovating the Future of Water | 11:30 a . m . – 12:00 p . m .
With the advent of IoT , integration of IT and OT environments , and now the shift to remote workforce and operations due to the pandemic , cyber threats are increasing . This Innovation Lounge session will cover planning to address water cybersecurity risks .
Cooperatives , Consolidation and Regionalization - Alternative Governance Structures to Improve Performance , Reliability and Cost Efficiency ( VS3 _ 19 )
Track : Utility Management and Leadership | 12:15 – 1:00 p . m .
The speakers will discuss how the creation of cooperatives , consolidation and regionalization can offer public to public alternatives to large clusters of community water systems in order to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness . Bill Teichmiller will describe the EJ Water case study in which a cooperative was created in Illinois to improve performance and reduce costs for a series of community water systems . Andrew Kricun will describe the Camden County , NJ case study in which 52 wastewater treatment plants were consolidated into one large regional sewer system which resulted in cleaner waterways and reduced costs for Camden County ’ s residents .
Prolonging the Useful Life of Distribution Valves ( VS3 _ 20 )
Track : 21st Century Infrastructure | 12:15 – 1:00 p . m .
The best method of emergency management is to eliminate the need for it . Proactive O & M programs , such as valve maintenance programs , help utilities prioritize needs , plan rehab activities , and avoid emergency situations . The importance of an O & M program for vertical assets is underscored in this session . Industry and utility professionals show how to use available tools , programs , and asset management approaches to maintain those crucial assets .
Distribution System Water Quality 101 - Part 3 ( VS3 _ 21 )
Track : Water Quality : Challenges and Research | 12:15 – 1:15 p . m .
This is part three of a four-part series focusing on common distribution system water quality challenges , as well as response actions and best practices water professionals can take as a “ first stop ” for drinking water systems and professionals . These sessions will prove valuable to new and seasoned professionals looking to get the latest on distribution water quality .
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