Issue 3 2024

SWOWEA Plant Operations Seminar
11/21/24

Residuals and Biosolids Workshop
12/3/24

December Webinar
12/11/24

NW YP Event
12/12/24

January Webinar
1/8/25

NE Operations Seminar
1/16/25

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Hear the latest in biosolids regulations and much more at this December 3rd event in Dublin! This year’s Residuals and Biosolids Workshop is a can’t miss. You will be able to hear from experts and network with other residuals professionals, all while getting up to six contact hours. Some covered topics include:

• OEPA Biosolids Update

• PFAS

• Drying and Gasification

• Thickening

Get registered and see the full agenda at the link below.

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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 2025 One Water Conference, slated for August 11-14 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Plan now to be a part of one of the largest gatherings of water and wastewater professionals in the Midwest.

You can get more information and submit your abstract at the link below.

It’s webinar time! OWEA will once again offer our monthly online webinars as packages. The one hour webinars will be the second Wednesday of each month with alternating times of 10 am and 3 pm. There are two options to choose from, six month and twelve month. This package pricing will save you money and allow you to just register and pay one invoice.

For more information check out our six month package or twelve month package options.
 

Six Month Package

Show your customers you support their industry by being an OWEA or One Water sponsor. You can get the most exposure by being both! Sponsors are recognized throughout the year in signage, on social media and at events. Sponsorships start as low as $1,000. Our members support the companies that support them.

More Information on OWEA Sponsorship

More Information on One Water Sponsorship

What are you thankful for? During this season of reflection, we want to let you know we appreciate YOU! We are grateful for our volunteers, members and sponsors. Our volunteers allow us to offer education to all our members regardless of location. Our more than 2,200 members help us to fulfill our mission statement of being the leading water resource organization for preserving and enhancing Ohio’s water environment. Our sponsors make all our endeavors and our association possible.  We couldn’t do everything we do without each of you. You are the heart of our association, and we look forward to a great 2025 with you!

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 

The OWEA office will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday. All emails and messages will be returned on Monday, December 2nd. Thank you for your patience and have a safe and happy holiday.

Check off all the coworkers on your holiday list with the gift of State Only Membership! OWEA has TWO options for membership, our original full WEF membership and now, a State Only option. The State Only option is a great opportunity for those who previously haven’t been members to what an asset OWEA is to their career. Be the best coworker around and show a nonmember they can join OWEA for as low as $50 today!

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Mark your calendars now for the One Water 2025 Government and Regulatory Affairs workshop slated for Tuesday, March 4th in Dublin at the Marriott Columbus Northwest. This joint effort of OAWWA and OWEA will feature regulatory updates and many hot topics relevant to both the wastewater and water industries. There’s plenty of networking time built into the event so plan now to attend. Registration and the full agenda will be available early 2025.