Issue 3 2024

NESOWEA Collection Systems Hands On Workshop
10/17/24

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Innovations with Biosolids Process Technologies Webinar
10/17/24

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OWEA & OSWA Watershed Workshop
10/18/24

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NWOWEA Collection Systems Hands On Workshop & Section Meeting ​10/23/24

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One Water On Demand
10/23/24-11/6/24

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SEOWEA Industrial Pretreatment Workshop
10/24/24

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Residuals and Biosolids Workshop
12/3/24
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Columbus, OH 43220

Come and join other watershed and stormwater professionals at the OWEA & OSWA Watershed Workshop on Friday, October 18 in Dublin, Ohio. This is a great opportunity to hear about the latest technology when it comes to PFAS and newest CSO regulations. There’s also plenty of time for networking.

You can find out more information and register at the link below.

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The Ohio State University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are teaming up to better understand the workforce needs of the water and wastewater industry and they need to hear from YOU! OWEA is part of a large group who are helping to shape the future of wastewater and we have been asked to share this important survey with our members. Surveys are due by NOON on 10/22. 

Take Survey 

Our OWEA calendar contest is wrapping up! Take some time this week to catch a few fall shots. This is your chance to show off your facility!

Deadline to Submit: October 16, 2024

Submit photo and 100 word description to megan@ohiowea.org.

Mark your calendars now to join other wastewater professionals to hear the latest in biosolids and residuals! This member favorite workshop is scheduled for December 3 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.

In August, One Water provided great education to more than 1,600 water and wastewater professionals. We know some of you weren’t able to make it to, or if you were maybe you are 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 9 contact/professional development hours on your term, where that’s 1 am or 1 pm. You can log on from anywhere between October 23 – November 6 and take any or all of the twelve 45 minute sessions. It’s professional education YOUR way! To learn more about this easy and cost-effective way to experience a piece of One Water, go to the link below.
 

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Register by October 16 to receive the Early Bird discount!

These workshops bring collections education close to home, so that as many members as possible can participate! This year’s topics include H2S corrosion management, bypass pumping, sewer cleaning / nozzle selection, and manhole rehabilitation.
 

Northeast
10/17/24

Northwest
​10/23/24

Southwest
10/29/24

Register NOW for our free webinar for OWEA Members.
 
Innovations with Biosolids Process Technologies – what’s the status and are they living up to the hype? Join practice leaders from AECOM to learn the background and latest trends in biosolids. This one hour webinar will explore the challenges with biosolids, along with resource recovery and what barriers are impacting technology. Attendees will learn more about planning and a biosolids road map, along with the newest technology innovations and opportunities.
 
Slated for 10/17 from Noon – 1 pm. This webinar is free for members and $15 for nonmembers.

While it is free you MUST register by 10/16.

Register Here 
 

An all-female student design team from Case Western Reserve proudly represented Ohio at WEFTEC’s Student Design Competition. This year’s contest contained a Process Control competition, which our team had a notable high score in! The Student Design Competition allows students to gain real world experience and presentation skills. A big shout out to Buckeye Pumps who sponsors our team. We greatly appreciate their support!

This year Ohio was represented by two strong Operations Challenge teams, Dirty Deeds from the Northwestern Water and Sewer District (NWWSD) and Nightmare on High Street from the City of Columbus. Ops Challenge is a great way for operators to show off their skills!

Young Professionals from around Ohio will gather on Friday, November 15 at Del-Co Water company to join together to learn and network at the first YP Summit! OWEA is supporting OAWWA in this effort and if you are a young professional or want to connect with young professionals, you need to be there. The day will offer plenty of flexibility and networking opportunities. You can see the full agenda and register at the link below.

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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! Check out your account at the link below.

Ohio EPA eBusiness Center