PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Tuesday , June 13 , 2023
4:05 Effects of Background Water Quality ( TOC and Ionic Strength ) and Pretreatment Processes on GAC Use Rates for PFAS Removal Pingping Meng , North Carolina State University
TUE33 Small Systems Distribution and DBP Control : Mapping Out Challenges and Solutions 1:30 – 4:30 p . m . Room : Beanfield 204A Track : Small Systems Management and Operations Moderator : James Cooper
1:30 The Power of Hydraulic Modeling for Prioritizing Small System Improvements Michael Colby , Stanley Consultants , Inc .
2:15 Implementing UV Disinfection at Maui ’ s Mahinahina WTF — Challenges and Solutions Harold Wright , Carollo Engineers
3:00 DBP Mitigation Concepts : A Water System ’ s Journey to DBP Control Adam Jones , Brown and Caldwell
3:45 Conceptual Design of Arctic Piped Servicing for Kangiqsualujjuaq , Nunavik , Northern Quebec Kenneth Johnson , EXP
TUE34
Operating Technology Implementations and Case Studies 1:30 – 4:30 p . m . Room : Beanfield 202A Track : Intelligent Water Solutions Moderator : Dean Ford , Nass Diallo
1:30 Using Predictive Analysis to Find Prioritize Vulnerable Populations in Mid-Sized Canadian City Cheryl Beam , City of Ottawa , Merritt Kennedy
2:00 Using SCADA Data to Monitor Well Performance in REAL- Time … A Municipal Perspective Tanya Kampherm Martin , York Region
2:30 Improved Sanitary Sewer System Response to Wet Weather Through Monitoring and System Intelligence Ranin Nseir , York Region Water , Chenbo Xu
3:00 Managing a Universe of Information : Developing Intuitive Digital Resource Centers Vivi Nguyen , Hazen & Sawyer , Rita Neely
3:30 An Innovative Regional Smart Water Solution : Great Lakes Water Authority ( GLWA ) Improves Quality and Services to 112 Communities David Inman , Aquasight
4:00 Zero to AMI : Utility Impact Tom Bohre , Black & Veatch
TUE35
Communications Best Practices 1:30 – 3:00 p . m . Room : Beanfield 205A Track : Strengthening Public Trust Moderator : Michelle Zdrodowski
1:30 Small District , Big Splash Jose Martinez , Valley County Water District
2:00 Beyond Dollars and Cents : What Is the Value of Public Outreach and Engagement ? Melissa Brasfield , Brasfield Communications , Ashley Denault
2:30 Tapping Into the Urban Water Cycle for Public Education Hilary Caron , Grand Rapids Water Department
TUE36
The Time to Talk to Your Customers Is Now 3:00 – 4:30 p . m . Room : Beanfield 205A Track : Strengthening Public Trust Moderator : Monica Hoyt
3:00 Action Required : Communicating About Meter Updates in Philadelphia Herbie Hickmott , Philadelphia Water Department , Gregory Oakley
3:30 What Could Go Wrong ? The Challenges of Communicating During Construction Kimi Sloop , Barney & Worth
4:00 Communications and Engagement Strategy for the City of Toronto Watermain Rehab Program : Finding Success With Field Ambassadors Alexander Adams , WSP
TUE37
Trends , Innovations and Challenges in Water Financing : The View From the Three Ratings 1:30 – 2:55 p . m . Room : Beanfield 205BC Track : Virtual Track , Policy and Regulations Moderator : Tracy Mehan
1:35 Guided Discussion Tracy Mehan , AWWA , Jenny Poree , S & P Global , Audra Dickinson , Fitch Ratings , Michael Wertz , Moodys
TUE38
PFAS — Best Practices in Risk Communication 3:10 – 4:30 p . m . Room : Beanfield 205BC Track : Virtual Track , Water Policy and
Regulations Moderator : Ralph Eberts
3:10 TBD Mathew Corson , American Water
3:30 TBD Melissa Harclerode
3:50 TBD Gina Ayala , Orange County Water District
4:10 TBD Heather Lanza , CDM Smith
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