Issue 3 2023

Northwest Collection Systems Hands On Workshop
10/25/23

Southeast Collection Systems Hands On Workshop
11/2/23

​NESOWEA Supervisors & Ethics Seminar
11/2/23

November Webinar
11/8/23

    SWOWEA Plant Operations Seminar & Section Meeting
​11/16/23

Residuals and Biosolids Workshop
12/5/23

December Webinar
12/13/23

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Mark your calendars now to join other wastewater professionals to hear the lasted in biosolids and residuals! This member favorite workshop is scheduled for December 5 in Dublin, Ohio. You’ll not only hear about the newest technology and developments in biosolids but will also have plenty of time to network with other residuals professionals. Registration will be open soon.

One Water provided great education to more than 1,900 water and wastewater professionals in August. We know some of you weren’t able to make it to the event, or even if you did attend, maybe you are still short a few professional development or contact hours. No problem – we have a great solution with One Water on Demand!

One Water on Demand will offer you up to nine contact/professional development hours on your terms, whether that’s 1 am or 1 pm. You can log on from anywhere between November 1 – 15 and take any or all of the twelve 45 minute sessions. It’s professional education YOUR way! Follow the link below to learn more about this easy and cost-effective way to experience a piece of One Water. Register by October 25 to receive the Early Bird discount!

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The One Water Government and Regulatory Affairs  (GARA) Workshop has been a member favorite for quite some time and we want to make sure we are listening to what you want. Please take a moment and complete a very brief survey about what you would like to see for GARA 2024.  

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OWEA is excited to announce the creation of a new committee that will serve our members who are maintenance professionals, for whom maintenance is a big part of their position, or who have a special interest in plant maintenance. We know that maintenance plays a very important and varying role depending on the facility and we want to better serve those members. This committee is being chaired by Keith Rose with Greene County. If you are interested in joining this new committee, please complete this brief form.

I am interested in joining the Maintenance Committee

OWEA is proud that two of our long-time members and former presidents are now two of the newest WEF Fellows. Both Dale Kocarek and Dianne Sumego joined thirteen other wastewater professionals to make up the 2023 class of WEF Fellows. This prestigious designation recognizes exemplary contributions to the WEF community and significant professional achievements and stature. Dale is the Assistant Wastewater Facilities Manager for the City of Aurora and Dianne is the President of dms water solutions. Congratulations Dale and Dianne!

Presenting at a large conference like One Water is a great way to build your resume and tell your story. Whether your company has just finished an innovative project or your municipality has a success you want to share, presenting is a great opportunity. We are now accepting abstracts for the 2024 One Water Conference, slated for August 5-8 in Sandusky, Ohio. Our location at Kalahari offers many unique opportunities, so plan now to be a part of one of the largest gathering of water and wastewater professionals in the Midwest. You can get more information and submit your abstract below.

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Ohio was very well represented at the recent WEF Operations Challenge during WEFTEC 2023! The three teams representing Ohio were Dirty Deeds from the Northwestern Water and Sewer District (NWWSD), pHila-Menance from the City of Lima and Excrement Exterminators from the City of Columbus. All three teams practiced and worked very hard, and it paid off, with the Excrement Exterminators placing in the safety contest.

Are you a certified lab analyst? If so, you should have received an email letting you know it’s time to renew your voluntary certification. If you didn’t receive an email, please check your spam or junk folders and make sure that OWEA has your most up-to-date information. If we don’t have a correct email, we can’t contact you. Renewals are good until 2025 and are due by January 31, 2024. Late renewals will incur a signification late fee. 

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The Draft Ohio Domestic Action Plan 2023 has been posted and is available for review. This plan was last updated for 2020 and supports the H2Ohio Initiative. The plan specifically addresses the overall goal of a 40% nutrient reduction in Lake Erie. Comments regarding the plan are due by November 17.

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If you are a Certified Wastewater Operator, you should take a moment and check your E-Biz account to make sure that all your hours are correctly reflected in your account. Now is the time to do this verses right before you renew your license. At times your account may not show they hours you think it should, this could be due to an incorrect  Operator ID being entered during registration or many other reasons. Don’t wait until the last minute to make sure you have the hours you need! 
 

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