February Webinar 2023

02/08/2023
 

NESOWEA Industrial Waste Seminar
02/16/2023

SEOWEA Collection System Workshop
02/23/2023

One Water Government and Regulatory Affairs Workshop
03/02/2023

March Webinar 2023
03/08/2023

POLA Workshop
04/25-26/2023
Call for Abstracts Open

Collections Workshop
05/16/2023
Call for Abstracts Open
 

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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Send our Revised W-9 to your billing department.

The Ohio EPA is seeking early stakeholder outreach (ESO) concerning Operator Certification for the Public Water Systems and Wastewater Treatment Works Five Year Rule Review. This is your opportunity to share your feedback concerning OAC Chapter 3745-7. Early stakeholder feedback is important as this way it can be considered BEFORE the rule language is developed by the Agency. 
 
The changes being considered include:

• Adding a provision to allow treatment facilities for secondary disinfection to reduce minimum staffing time by demonstrating automation and continuous monitoring

• Alternatives for calculating populations at small systems (less than 250)

• Alternatives to appropriately define the classification of satellite sewerage systems in OAC Rule 3745-7-04

• Removal of references to rules that have been rescinded and removal of dates no longer pertinent to compliance

• Minor language corrections to improve clarity and continuity and eliminate redundancy throughout the chapter.

You can provide your input concerning these specific changes and also any other portion of OAC Chapter 3745-7 you would like to provide feedback on.
 
Please click HERE for further explanation, including the most current draft and proposed rules, and the address to send your comments to. 
 
Comments will be accepted through close of business January 30. This is important and can directly affect your facility so please take the time to provide input.

 

OWEA is so proud to share our first ever DEI video! OWEA launched our DEI committee in 2023 and this is our first effort to start some conversations and encourage participation. You can see it HERE.

We will be showing this video at section and state events, along with sharing it on social media. Please contact OWEA if you are interested in sharing the video at your place of employment or in another way or if you want to join our DEI committee.

Special thanks to Brandon Fox, Jason Tincu, Melodi Clark, Miyah Bayless, Kari Mackenbach and all the employees at the City of Columbus WW Surveillance Lab, Dayton WWTP and MS consultants.

 

Have you ever thought about presenting at an OWEA workshop? We are seeking presentations for both our Plant Ops and Collections workshops. Presenting is a great way to share a new process, successful project or challenge you have overcame. It builds your network and professional presence and co-presenting with a less experienced colleague can offer an excellent mentorship opportunity. Suggested topics include:

• Process Control Analysis

• In-situ Process Monitoring Technologies / Case Studies

• PFAS

• Process / Laboratory Data Management Tools

• Workforce Development

• Nutrient Removal & Monitoring

• Alternate Collection System Projects and Operational Experiences

• Green Infrastructure Projects and Maintenance

• CSO and SSO Long Term Control Plans

• G.I.S. and information transfer in Collection Systems

• Asset Management of Collection Systems

• Pump Station Rehabilitation

• Collection System Maintenance

• Pump Station Flow Analysis

• High Efficiency Pumps

• Odor Control at Pump Stations and in Collection Systems

• Fats, Oils, and Grease Handling in Pump Stations and Collection Systems

• Pump Station Maintenance

• Force Main Air & Vacuum Release Maintenance and Design

• Workforce Innovations and Management

Plan now as abstracts are due February 3! You can find out more information and submit your abstract HERE.

 

 

Join other decision makers from both water and wastewater at our upcoming One Water Government and Regulatory Affairs, slated for March 2 in Dublin, Ohio.

This is a great opportunity to hear updates from OEPA, OAWWA, and WEF. There will also be two panels featuring experts on workforce development and PFAS. These panels will provide plenty of time for Q and A. In addition to the latest in both wastewater and water, there will be plenty of time for networking with an extended lunch and break. Space in the workshop is limited, so register HERE TODAY!

 

We have heard from many of you the struggles of passing Wastewater Operator Certification exam. We are pleased to announce that Day Two of our Plant Operations/Lab Workshop will be dedicated to Exam Cram. This full day session will be a great prep for both those planning on the ABC exam and those planning on participating in the last Ohio EPA paper exam in May. The review session will be helpful to all levels but will specifically focus on Levels 1 and 2.

The Plant Operations/Lab Workshop is slated for April 25 and 26 in Dublin, Ohio. Day One will offer a variety of topics and speakers focusing on plant and lab operations and Day Two will be devoted to Exam Cram. Registration will be open soon!

 

Now is the time to nominate a deserving individual, company, project or program for a 2023 WEF Award. Presented at WEFTEC, these awards recognize excellence in protecting the environment and public health. There are a variety of categories that bridge operational and design excellence through individual service and contribution. All nominations are done online and the deadline is March 31. You can find more information HERE.