March 2021

2021 Sponsors

E-Newsletter Announcement

Our new offering, an E-Newsletter Announcement, will allow you to share an announcement with the membership including new services and equipment, staffing changes, or upcoming events. The possibilities are infinite!

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Get Involved – Join the Utility Management Committee

Are you a consultant or municipal leader looking to get more involved? Consider joining the Utility Management Committee.

The Utility Management Committee provides utility management and other professionals and consultants with information and training opportunities related to effective utility management. These training opportunities and meetings provide forums for knowledge sharing on important, timely and innovative topics affecting utilities across the state and country. This collaborative committee will provide information on important management topics such as utility infrastructure finance, development and planning, rates and charges, capital planning, workforce development, succession planning, sustainability and other topics related to effective and successful utility management.  This committee promotes utility management and innovation by leveraging technology and relationships with other associations and organizations. 

Let committee chair Doug Baldessari, CPA know you are interested by clicking here.
 

All Ohioans Eligible for Vaccine 3/29

Beginning March 29, all Ohioans, age sixteen and older will be eligible to receive one of three vaccines currently approved for the prevention of COVID-19. There will be various mega and pop-up vaccination sites throughout the state. The easiest way to schedule your appointment is thru the state’s portal: ODH - Check Vaccine Eligibility.

One Water GARA Provided Attendees with Important COVID-19 Updates

While things looked very different than previous Government and Regulatory Affairs Conferences, all attendees agreed, it was great to be back together again – IN PERSON and SAFELY! The workshop followed all safety protocols and was heavily focused on COVID-19. Attendees learned about the challenges COVID brings from a financial and human resource standpoint, what’s happening at the EPA and in DC, along with the latest information on COVID surveillance in wastewater.

Attendee comments included:
  • This workshop was excellent. The presentation by Jay Garland, the HR presentation, and the Panel discussion at the end were extremely interesting and valuable.
  • Seeing people in person was my favorite thing about this workshop!
  • Felt safe.
  • Loved being in person.
  • A lot of good information about water and wastewater affairs in Washington, DC, and in the state of Ohio.
 
Everyone agrees they can’t wait to be together again at One Water in Cincinnati, July 26-29! Plan YOUR One Water attendance here.

Photos from March 2nd Workshop

 


Water Quality Certification for the Proposed 2021 Nationwide Permits Issued

In response to the “Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Rule” portion of the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Ohio EPA issued its 401 Water Quality Certification. This affects anyone who wished to discharge dredged or fill material into a water of the U.S., regardless of if it is on private or public property. More information about this is available here.
 

Addition Mitigation for Microsoft Exchange Server Vulnerabilities

Many of you have heard about the cyber attack on a drinking water facility. This has brought multiple cyber security issues to light. There are known vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server products. To learn the latest in how to mitigate your facility’s risk, please click here.
 

Learn More About the Water Industry on 3/23

Do you know a young person considering a career in water? Or a school guidance counselor who helps guide our future workforce? If so, consider telling them about the upcoming Water Industry Careers Panel slated for Tuesday, March 23 at 6 pm via Zoom. OWEA’s own Brandon Fox will be featured, along with engineers and EPA staff. This is a great opportunity for students to see all the careers the water industry has to offer. More information and how to register can be found here.
 

WEF Offers Operator Scholarship

We are excited to share that the Water Environment Association (WEF) has established a scholarship fund to provide water sector operators with financial support as they seek to grow within their careers. Scholarship grants will range from $2,500-$5,000 and can be used towards certification exams, training preparation for exams and learning materials. For more information and to apply click here.

Applications are due April 1st!

The E-Tank Advantage


Disclaimer: The below article is sponsored content written by E-Tank. OWEA does not endorse or evaluate the advertised product, service, or company, nor any of the claims made by the advertisement. 

E-Tank is your one stop solution for all of your environmental rental equipment needs. E-Tank offers a complete line of specialty equipment including “Certified Clean” frac tanks, a full range of pump and filtration equipment, as well as roll-off boxes, vacuum boxes, and dewatering boxes. Our company sets a new standard for customer service and well-maintained equipment in the environmental field. All equipment is rigorously inspected and reconditioned after every rental, providing you with an extra measure of assurance. Our frac tanks are Certified Clean and we are the only rental company in the business that can back that claim. This ensures that your project will not be contaminated with material from another remediation or industrial site. We offer a full line of pumps including 3” up to 6” trash/mud pumps and vacuum-assisted pumps ranging in size from 3” up to 12”. E-Pump also offers hydraulic pumps with heads in 3”, 4” and 6” sizes for projects with high lift requirements. Our filtration capabilities range from solids separation to liquid phase, vapor phase, and particulate filtration. Our specialists can recommend the right equipment configuration to meet your engineering requirements.
 
Complete Maintenance
Each item in our inventory is in top condition. Every time a piece of equipment is returned to our yard, it is subjected to a rigorous inspection procedure and a thorough maintenance program. Exteriors are cleaned, valves are actuated, coatings and seals are inspected, paint is maintained and moving parts are lubricated. Serviceability and appearance are important. Our equipment functions as it should and presents a good appearance at our customers’ worksites.
 

Certified Clean
Prior to delivery, each of our tanks is cleaned and tested to assure that levels of any substances previously stored in the tanks are below defined limits. E-Tank’s limits are based on nationally recognized environmental and health standards. This practice minimizes the possibility of cross-contamination from other industrial and environmental worksites. One occurrence of cross-contamination at a worksite can be very costly not only in terms of money and time but also reputation.

 

System Design & Customized Installation
Our focus on pumps and pumping systems offers the highest assurance of a project being properly designed and installed. There is no “one size fits all” pumping solution and we will work with you to make sure every aspect of your project has been covered so we provide the correct solution to each project. In addition, all of our personnel are factory trained and certified so you can be assured of the highest level of expertise in the entire pump rental industry.
 

 
OWEA Member E-Newsletter - March 2021