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  • Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 10/22/2024 at 11:00 AM (PDT)

    Presented by the CWEA Leadership Development Committee

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    Member fee: $75.00
    Non-Member fee: $95.00

    Contact Hours:  2.4 contact hours towards CWEA's certifications: TBD 

    Stepping into a leadership role can be challenging, especially when your new team includes former peers. This course, "Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow—Navigating your Changing Role," based on Laura Bernstein's acclaimed book, equips you with the skills and confidence to successfully manage the transition from peer to supervisor, ensuring you can confidently embrace your new responsibilities while maintaining strong relationships.

    Take aways: 
    1. Effective Communication Strategies: Learn how to set clear expectations, give constructive feedback, and inspire your team without losing the camaraderie you’ve built.
    2. Boundary Setting Techniques: Discover how to establish professional boundaries that foster respect and authority, without alienating your team.
    3. Conflict Resolution Skills: Equip yourself with the tools to handle the unique challenges of managing former peers, turning potential conflicts into opportunities for growth.

    Keith Sorsdal

    President & CEO

    The Sorsdal Group

    As an Executive Director of The John Maxwell Team, I am certified to facilitate, speak, train and coach individuals and groups in the areas of leadership development, professional skills and personal growth. Trained and mentored by John Maxwell and mentors of his world-class faculty, I am equipped with the tools, resources and experience to help you and your team improve your productivity, performance and profitability. Whether you are looking for a facilitator for group workshops, corporate training in leadership, speaking, sales, or coaching skills for your leaders, or a speaker for your next event, I have access to exclusive content that is only available through a certified Executive Director of the John Maxwell Team to help you reach your goals and objectives.

    Nick Steiner (Moderator)

    Recycled Water Program Coordinator

    Delta Diablo

    Registrants who view the live webinar to see the slides and hear the audio and then enter the correct attention check code (directions below) will receive 2.4 contact hours towards CWEA's certifications, TBD. 

    To receive your contact hours for viewing the live webinar, please note the two (2) different attention check codes that will be displayed at two different points during the webinar in the top left or right corner of the presentation for approximately 90 seconds.  Please enter these codes as 1st attention check code – 2nd attention check code (XXXX-XXXX) in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab.  

    Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions. It is not possible to receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.  

    Once you have entered the correct attendance check codes, you will be able to create and download an electronic certificate of completion under the "Contents" tab.

  • Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 10/17/2024 at 12:00 PM (PDT)

    Presented by the Student & Young Professionals Committee. Explore regulations, lessons learned, and case studies for indirect and direct potable reuse projects across Southern California.

    In this complimentary webinar learn how Southern California has long been a leader in sustainable water management, pioneering both indirect and direct potable reuse (IPR and DPR) solutions. Since the 1990s, IPR has set the standard for innovative water management, and with the recent approval of California’s DPR regulations, new opportunities have emerged to diversify local water supplies. This presentation will review key regulations, share lessons learned from successful IPR and DPR projects, and highlight case studies from the San Diego region. Attendees will gain valuable insights to help implement best practices and prepare for future challenges in potable reuse.

    Learning Objectives/Attendee Takeaways:

                    1.            Understand the key regulations governing IPR and DPR projects in California.
                    2.            Learn from case studies and insights gained from potable reuse projects in Southern California.
                    3.            Identify best practices and strategies for implementing both IPR and DPR systems.
                    4.            Anticipate challenges and explore innovative solutions for future potable reuse projects.
                    5.            Discuss the potential future impacts and technological advancements in DPR projects. 

    Brandon Bushnell

    Water Resource Control Engineer

    San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board

    I graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Environmental Engineering in 2018. Starting as a student intern at the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board in 2016, I transitioned to a full-time staff role upon graduation. I have extensive experience in permitting and regulatory oversight across various facilities, including onsite wastewater treatment systems, confined animal facilities, and wineries. My primary expertise lies in the regulation of non-potable recycled wastewater projects. Currently, I am one of two staff members responsible for permitting all recycled water projects in the region, including both Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR) and some Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) projects.

    Lauren Bray

    Senior Associate

    Brown and Caldwell

    Lauren Bray is a skilled water reuse engineer with extensive experience in Southern California DPR and IPR projects. She served as project engineer for the Pure Water San Diego program, where she compared DPR and IPR alternatives and is helping design the Central Area Small Scale Facility (CASSF), set to launch in 2025. Lauren also contributed to Santa Monica’s Arcadia Design Modifications project, exploring DPR solutions with existing infrastructure. As task order lead for the Metropolitan Water District’s PWSC program, she develops design standards for IPR and DPR facilities. Known for her innovative, collaborative approach, Lauren excels at creating DPR treatment trains that meet regulatory requirements while addressing unique water quality conditions, ultimately delivering sustainable water reuse solutions.

    Iris Yuen (Moderator)

    Student Young Professional Committee (SYP) Vice Chair

    CDM Smith

     

    This is my updated version: Iris Yuen, an Environmental Engineer with the CWEA San Francisco Bay Section, has been serving as Vice Chair of the Student and Young Professional (SYP) Committee since 2024. With over two years of experience in the wastewater industry, Iris has been involved in wastewater and lead service line replacement projects across California, Connecticut, and Wisconsin. Her commitment lies in bridging the gap between academic studies and professional practice, empowering the next generation of water and wastewater professionals.

  • Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/23/2024

    Presented by the CWEA Safety Committee.

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    Member fee: $30.00
    Non-Member fee: $40.00

    1.2 contact hours towards CWEA certifications; All

    In this webinar Peter Kutchinsky II and Andrew Corral will review Cal/OSHA’s new standard §3396 for Indoor Heat Illness Prevention, which went into immediate effect on July 23, 2024. Most wastewater agencies are now required to have a written plan specific to indoor spaces. Topics covered will include:

    • How the standard applies specifically to wastewater agencies
    • Defining indoor spaces
    • Employer requirements
    • Implementation guidelines 
    • Resources for developing a written plan

    Andrew Corral, CSP

    Senior Risk Control Advisor

    ACWA JPIA

    Andrew Corral is a Senior Risk Control Advisor with ACWA JPIA. He focuses on proactive risk control measures and responds to requests for risk management consultations and training by JPIA member districts. He joined the JPIA in November of 2022 after working as an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager in the Water Industry (South Coast WD).

    Andrew started his career in operations and construction over 20 years ago and has worked for California Government Agencies since 2006.  He developed a passion for risk management while at the City of Burbank where he worked in the Traffic Engineering, Wastewater Engineering, and Management Services Departments. His responsibilities have included developing and updating EHS and Emergency Management programs, delivering training to employees at all levels of the organization, ensuring the readiness of life safety equipment, and partnering with regional stakeholders to carry out emergency plans and activities. Andrew is an active member of the California Water Environment Association (CWEA), where he currently serves as the Safety Committee Chair.

    Andrew has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with a concentration in Finance from Woodbury University, where he was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the International Business Honor Society. He also holds the CSP designation issued by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

    Peter Kuchinsky, II

    Trainer

    Association of California Water Agencies / Joint Powers Insurance Authority (Retired)

    Mr. Peter Kuchinsky II, CSP offers nearly 40 years of experience working in the safety and construction industries.  During his career he has held increasing levels of responsibility involving building construction, company safety, and corporate and public agency risk management.  His experience and background include holding the position of Safety Director for a contractor performing $125 million of projects annually for the U.S. military and serving for 19 years as the Lead Risk Advisor with the Association of California Water Agencies/Joint Powers Insurance Authority.  In retirement, Peter continuing to provide safety consulting and training for public agencies, insurance carriers and private companies.

     Throughout his career, Peter has approached issues with practical problem-solving skills and providing workable solutions.  Mr. Kuchinsky keeps current within the industry through continuing education, attending seminars, instructing classes in safety related topics, authoring articles, presenting at State and National conferences, and maintaining membership in industry associations.  Over the years, Peter has been a presenter on safety topics at the local, regional and national levels, including at National Safety Council (NSC) conferences and American Society of Safety Professional (ASSP) and California Water Environment Association (CWEA) professional development events.

     Mr. Kuchinsky earned his degree from San Diego State University.  Professional designations earned include Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Master Safety Professional, Safety Trainer Supervisor – Construction (STS-C) and OSHA – Cal/OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer.  He holds Grade 1 level certificates in Water Distribution, Water Treatment, and Wastewater Collection. 

    Registrants who view the live webinar to see the slides and hear the audio and then enter the correct attention check code (directions below) will receive 1.2 contact hours towards CWEA's certifications; All 

    To receive your contact hours for viewing the live webinar, please note the two (2) different attention check codes that will be displayed at two different points during the webinar in the top left or right corner of the presentation for approximately 90 seconds.  Please enter these codes as 1st attention check code – 2nd attention check code (XXXX-XXXX) in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab.  

    Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions. It is not possible to receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.  

    Once you have entered the correct attendance check codes, you will be able to create and download an electronic certificate of completion under the "Contents" tab.

  • Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/10/2024

    Attendees will receive training on the key KSAs needed when preparing for the Mechanical Technologist I & II Exams.

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    Member fee: $50.00
    Non-Member fee: $70.00 

    2.4 Contact Hours towards CWEA Certifications: MT 

    This webinar will provide you with the tools to better understand the KSA's (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) to successfully prepare for the Mechanical Technologist Grades I & II Exams.

    Learning Objective(s) - after participating in this session, attendees will be able to:

    • List the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) included in the Mechanical Technologist Grade 2 exam. 
    • Practice basic math formulas needed for the Mechanical Technologist Grade 2 exam. 
    • Describe the material they will need to study for the Mechanical Technologist Grade 2 exam. 
    • Cover key terms and definitions related to the mechanical field in wastewater.

    Photo by Adobe stock.

    Roy Reynolds (Moderator)

    Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

    Orange County Sanitation District

    Roy Reynolds has 32 years of experience in the wastewater field, and recently has retired as Maintenance Superintendent at Orange County Sanitation District in Southern California. He is still serving the CWEA as the SARBS TCP Committee Chair, and active in the CWEA sitting on many of the Local and State committees related to Maintenance and Certification. Roy holds a Mechanical Technologist Grade 4 certification. He also served in the U.S. Navy, assigned to the Seabees stationed in San Diego, before the Battalion moved to Port Hueneme California. 

    Registrants who view the full recording to see the slides and hear the audio will receive 2.4 Contact Hours towards CWEA's MT certification.  It is not possible receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.  

    Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions.

    To receive your contact hours for viewing the recording, please note the two (2) different attention check codes that will be displayed at two different points during the webinar in the top right corner of the presentation for approximately 90 seconds.  Please enter these codes as 1st attention check code – 2nd attention check code (XXXX-XXXX) in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab

    Once you have entered the correct attendance check codes, you will be able to create and download an electronic certificate of completion under the "Contents" tab.


  • Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This webinar will cover the principles, applications and basic troubleshooting techniques for the Ion Chromatography (IC) instrument.

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    CWEA Members: $30.00
    Non-Members: $40.00 

    1.2 Contact Hours Towards CWEA Certifications: LAB 

    Ion Chromatography (IC) is an instrument that can be used to detect a wide variety of analytes with one analytical process for aqueous matrices, and is commonly used for the analysis of anions (i.e., chloride, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, sulfate) by EPA 300.1. This webinar will provide a basic overview of the IC for those studying for their CWEA Grades 2, 3, or 4 Laboratory Analyst Certification and more advanced operational tips and troubleshooting techniques for laboratory staff currently operating an IC.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. IC instrument theory 
    2. Calibrating the IC 
    3. Interpreting IC results/peaks 
    4. Basic IC troubleshooting


    Blake Brown (Moderator)

    CWEA SF Bay Section Lab Committee Co-Chair

    Central Contra Costa Sanitary District

    Blake Brown is the CWEA SF Bay Section Lab Committee Co-Chair, the CWEA State Lab Committee Vice Chair of the North, and Laboratory Program Administrator at Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. She has 6 years of wastewater experience and has been volunteering with CWEA for 3 years.

    Jay Sheffer

    Product Specialist, Ion Chromatography

    Metrohm USA

    Jay Sheffer is a Product Specialist in Ion Chromatography with Metrohm USA. Jay has a BS in chemistry from Elon University and received his master's from Emory University. He has been with Metrohm USA for over a decade, beginning as an Applications Specialist focusing on ion chromatography and combustion IC and moving into his current IC Product Specialist role in 2017. Jay has over 20 years of experience in developing new products and applications for laboratory analysis.  Jay has also been an active member with ASTM for 10 years and has developed several test methods using IC.

    Registrants who view the live webinar to see the slides and hear the audio and then enter the correct attention check code (directions below) will receive 1.2 contact hours towards CWEA's certification: LAB.  

    To receive your contact hours for viewing the live webinar, please note the two (2) different attention check codes that will be displayed at two different points during the webinar in the top left or right corner of the presentation for approximately 90 seconds.  Please enter these codes as 1st attention check code – 2nd attention check code (XXXX-XXXX) in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab.  

    Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions. It is not possible to receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.  

    Once you have entered the correct attendance check codes, you will be able to create and download an electronic certificate of completion under the "Contents" tab.

  • Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This webinar is hosted by the CWEA Safety Committee, this webinar provides an opportunity for all stakeholders to review and understand the Gas Monitoring Competence Training. There's a big hole in confined space training. It's Gas Monitor Competence Training! The operation of the gas detector is not covered in OSHA curriculum. Find out how you can be sure your workers are safe rather than just compliant. Confined space entry training is not enough to keep your workers safe!

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    CWEA Members: $25.00
    Non-Members: $35.00

    1.2 Contact Hours ALL Towards CWEA Certifications

    OSHA leaves a big hole in Confined Space Entry curriculum. It's Gas Monitor Competence Training!

    CSE training by itself leaves workers ill equipped to use a gas monitor and with a false sense of security. Every brand of gas monitor is different. It is absolutely necessary for workers to understand the varied buttons, alarm settings, lights and sounds, sensors, pump speeds, etc., in order to know what to do and not do when facing the very real danger of entering a confined space.

    This 45 min presentation includes:
    An overview of Gas Monitor Competence Training
    How Gas Monitor Competence Training completes Confined Space Entry training
    How Gas Monitor Competence Training differs among gas monitor brands
    How training practices differ among manufacturers, distributors, government, and users
    Why OSHA Confined Space Entry Training does not include Gas Monitor Competence Training
    Ways to ensure more complete training for confined space workers

    Three Takeaways:
    Get insights on how to help your workers become knowledgeable, confident, and safe with their gas monitors.
    Learn what prevents OSHA, manufacturers, and distributors from providing gas detector training and how to fill this gap.
    See why Gas Monitor Competence Training is the difference between “compliant” and “safe”.

    Agenda:
    1:00 - 1:45 p.m. - Safety training presentation
    1:45 - 2:00 p.m. - Safety Committee Update (everyone is welcome)

    Jason Call

    President & Lead Instructor

    Gas Monitoring Competence Training

    Our President and Lead Instructor, Jason Call, is an internationally known speaker in Safety and Construction. He speaks English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, and holds an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He has instructed throughout the Americas on gas detection and other safety products.

    He has worked with Homeland Security to provide gas monitor training for domestic and foreign military, and is a five-time featured speaker at the Tri-State Water & Environmental Seminar on the “Hidden Dangers of Confined Space Entry”.

    Jason has provided Gas Monitor Competence Training for many entities including:

    United States Marine Corps
    Southern California Edison
    Valero Refinery
    Orange County Sanitation District
    Los Angeles County Sanitation District
    CalTrans
    Los Angeles City Fire
    Los Angeles City Public Works
    City of Phoenix
    Armada de Mexico (Mexican Navy)
    UC San Diego
    UCLA
    South Orange County Wastewater Authority
    Port of Long Beach
    Tucson Electric Power
    He served as Territory Sales Manager for Honeywell’s BW Technologies portable gas monitors for 10 years and was Manager of Mexico and Central America for Biosystems Gas Detection. He also created and led the Cross-Cultural Communications training for Honeywell’s Customer Service and Technical Service teams.

    Jason is the inventor of the StormSlide erosion control device still used today by the US Forest Service and has spoken on civil engineering topics such as slope stability, waterproofing, drainage, and erosion control.

    He is also an accomplished speaker and trainer in sales, sales management, and is a professionally trained baseball umpire.

    Registrants who view the live webinar to see the slides and hear the audio and then enter the correct attention check code (directions below) will receive 1.2 contact hours towards ALL CWEA's certifications. 

    To receive your contact hours for viewing the live webinar, please note the two (2) different attention check codes that will be displayed at two different points during the webinar in the top left or right corner of the presentation for approximately 90 seconds.  Please enter these codes as 1st attention check code – 2nd attention check code (XXXX-XXXX) in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab.  

    Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions. It is not possible to receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.  

    Once you have entered the correct attendance check codes, you will be able to create and download an electronic certificate of completion under the "Contents" tab.

  • Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This webinar is an overview of the microorganisms and the biochemistry responsible for phosphorus removal in wastewater.

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    CWEA Members: $25.00
    Non-Members: $35.00 

    1.2 Contact Hours Towards CWEA Certifications: LAB & AWTO

    This webinar is part 6 of an educational series hosted by the SFBS Laboratory Committee on the use of a microscope to make more informed process control decisions. In this webinar our speaker, Ron Trygar, will cover the microorganisms responsible for phosphorus removal, the conditions suitable to their well-being, and the methods used for phosphorus removal.

    • Learning Objectives/Attendee Takeaways

    o No. 1 Learn about the specific microorganisms responsible for phosphorus removal in wastewater
    o No. 2 Overview of the conditions and environments suitable for these microorganisms growth and well-being
    o No. 3 Overview of the Selectors and Operational Methods used for phosphorus removal
    o No. 4 Using the Microscope for Troubleshooting


    Blake Brown (Moderator)

    CWEA SF Bay Section Lab Committee Co-Chair

    Central Contra Costa Sanitary District

    Blake Brown is the CWEA SF Bay Section Lab Committee Co-Chair, the CWEA State Lab Committee Vice Chair of the North, and Laboratory Program Administrator at Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. She has 6 years of wastewater experience and has been volunteering with CWEA for 3 years.

    Ron Trygar, CET

    Senior Training Specialist

    University of Florida Training, Research and Education for Environmental Occupations (TREEO) Center

    Ron Trygar has been in the wastewater treatment industry for more than 39 years, and he is the Senior Training Specialist at the University of Florida Training, Research and Education for Environmental Occupations (TREEO) Center in Gainesville, Florida. Ron has over 25 years of training experience, and he is passionate about teaching wastewater treatment courses, specifically the microscopic examination of activated sludge. Ron has spent many hours observing the biomass from his own treatment plants as well as samples sent to him from treatment plants around the Southeastern US, and he is considered a subject matter expert by his peers in Florida. Ron is certified in Florida as a Class A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and Class B Drinking Water Plant Operator and holds a certification through the Southeast Desalting Association (SEDA) as a Membrane Treatment Plant Operator. In his free time, Ron enjoys fishing, swimming and diving along Florida’s marine coastline, fixing cars and stuff in his workshop, reading and spending time with his wife Rochelle.

    Registrants who view the live webinar to see the slides and hear the audio and then enter the correct attention check code (directions below) will receive 1.2 contact hours towards CWEA's certification: LAB & AWTO.  

    To receive your contact hours for viewing the live webinar, please note the two (2) different attention check codes that will be displayed at two different points during the webinar in the top left or right corner of the presentation for approximately 90 seconds.  Please enter these codes as 1st attention check code – 2nd attention check code (XXXX-XXXX) in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab.  

    Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions. It is not possible to receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.  

    Once you have entered the correct attendance check codes, you will be able to create and download an electronic certificate of completion under the "Contents" tab.

  • Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 04/12/2024

    AC24 Conference and Expo; Mission: Possible - A Sustainable Water Future Against All Odds. April 9-12, Sacramento

    CWEA Members: $20.00
    Non-Members $30.00
    CWEA Contact Hours: 1.0 contact hours towards CWEA Certifications: LAB, AWTO

    Growing concerns associated with contaminants of emerging concerns (CECs) (especially PFAS), greenhouse gas emissions, and regulations have begun to limit the end-use alternatives for biosolids. In response to these pressures, biosolids producers are considering new and innovative treatment options that require a new perspective to the historical understanding of biosolids treatment and end-use. Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) has embarked to seek a new technology, Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) to diversify their end products from water reclamation facilities (WRRFs). OC San teamed with 374Water that is collaborated Hazen and Sawyer, and Merrell Brothers to demonstrate this technology at their site. SCWO is a promising technology that converts organic material (biosolids) to inert gases, minerals and water. Water above 374°C and 22.1 MPa becomes supercritical, a special state where organic solubility increases, and oxidation processes are accelerated.

    SCWO has been recently shown to destroy hazardous substances such as halogenated compounds including poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Studies showed a greater than 99% reduction of the total PFAS identified in a targeted compound analysis, including perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) (Krause et al, 2022). As a destructive technology, SCWO is proposed as an alternative to incineration and other combustion processes and could be a permanent solution for PFAS-laden biosolids or solid matrices. However, additional investigation of reaction byproducts: water, solids and air emissions need to be conducted for a complete assessment of SCWO’s potential as a safe and effective technology.

    OC San is located in South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and an air permit is required for this demonstration project. The research team, including OC San (a Utility), 374Water (a private firm-technology provider), Hazen and Sawyer (a consulting firm), Yorke Engineering (permitting support), Alliance Testing (a source testing firm) worked together to develop a rigorous test plan and granted a research permit to implement SCWO at Plant 1. This presentation will focus on the technology and design details, and provide the steps taken to implement this technology at OC San. The information will benefit utilities that seeks sustainable solution for their biosolids management considering recent end-use restrictions."

    Learning Objectives:
    Define supercritical water oxidation process and list the advantages/disadvantages of this innovative technology
    Describe the steps to take to implement SCWO
    Identify the testing necessary to permit SCWO facility."


    Mohammad Abu-Orf

    Vice President & Residuals Group Practice Leader

    Hazen and Sawyer

    Sudhakar Viswanathan

    Vice President

    374Water

    Sudhakar (Sunny) Viswanathan is Vice President at 374Water, a global cleantech, social impact company based in Durham, NC. He has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in environmental engineering, he is a Syracuse University alumnus with nearly 25 years of industry experience including leadership positions at Suez and Veolia; He has authored over 35 technical papers and currently spearheads the commercialization and business development of the Supercritical Water Oxidation technology.

    Registrants who view the live webinar to see the slides and hear the audio and then enter the correct attention check code (directions below)1.0  contact hours towards CWEA's Contact Hours. LAB,  AWTO

    To receive your contact hours for viewing the live webinar, please note the one (1) attention check code that will be displayed during the webinar in the top left or right corner of the presentation for approximately 90 seconds.  Please enter this code in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab.  

    Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions. It is not possible to receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.  

    Once you have entered the correct attendance check code, you will be able to create and download an electronic "Certificate of Completion" under the "Contents" tab.

  • Contains 4 Component(s) Recorded On: 04/12/2024

    AC24 Conference and Expo; Mission: Possible - A Sustainable Water Future Against All Odds. April 9-12, Sacramento

    Cost: Complimentary 
    No Contact Hours Offered

    In California WRRFs are facing uncertainty with their current land application programs related to anticipated PFAS regulations. In addition, with the diversion of organics from landfills by SB 1383 the main strategy is co-digestion followed by composting to produce a Class A biosolids for beneficial use. However, with the emerging challenges related to PFAS, the composting part of this strategy may be impacted as it does not provide any PFAS treatment. On the other hand, drying produces Class A biosolids and is required upstream of advanced thermal processes for PFAS treatment including pyrolysis and gasification. Drying the dewatered digestate rather than composting provides an opportunity to limit the impacts of anticipated PFAS biosolids regulations.

    This presentation will cover three thermal drying case studies that will benefit utility managers, operation and maintenance practitioners, and engineers by providing:
    • a highlight of the thermal drying sizing, technology selection, and dried product characteristics,
    • system integration with existing WRRFs including sludge conditioning,
    • the lessons learned including equipment procurement, staffing, and challenges in operation from previous thermal drying designs., and
    • integration insights for future pyrolysis/gasification PFAS treatment.

    Attendee Takeaways:

    Conduct thermal drying sizing, technology selection, and describe the dried product characteristics.
    Understand system integration with existing and future solids treatment.
    Define project delivery and operations based upon lessons learned from thermal drying case studies."


    Anthony Tartaglione

    Senior Assiocate

    Hazen and Sawyer

    Anthony is a Senior Associate with Hazen and Sawyer and has 23 years of experience in water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) planning, design, and services during construction. This experience includes project management, design engineering management, and lead process / mechanical engineering of the expansion, rehabilitation and repair, upgrades, and improvements for WRRFs throughout the country. He received a BS in Environmental Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a MS in Chemical Engineering from Colorado State University. His area of expertise is in solids treatment from preliminary treatment through digestion including screening, grit removal, thickening, anaerobic digestion, and dewatering. He is a contributing author to Water Environmental Federation publications including 1) Design of Water Resource Recovery Facilities. Manual of Practice No. 8, 6th Ed., Water Environmental Federation Publication, 2017; 2) Energy in Water Resource Recovery Facilities, Manual of Practice No. 32, 2nd Ed., Water Environmental Federation Publication, 2021 and 3) Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals III, 1st Ed., Water Environmental Federation Publication, 2022. He is registered Professional Engineer the states of California (Civil & Chemical Engineering), Florida, Idaho (Civil & Chemical Engineering), Maryland, North Dakota, New York, Oregon (Civil & Chemical Engineering), and Texas.

    NO CONTACT HOURS OFFERED FOR THIS WEBINAR

    To receive your contact hours for viewing the live webinar, please note the one (1) attention check code that will be displayed during the webinar in the top left or right corner of the presentation for approximately 90 seconds.  Please enter this code in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab.  

    Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions. It is not possible to receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.  

    Once you have entered the correct attendance check code, you will be able to create and download an electronic "Certificate of Completion" under the "Contents" tab.

  • Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 04/12/2024

    AC24 Conference and Expo; Mission: Possible - A Sustainable Water Future Against All Odds. April 9-12, Sacramento

    CWEA Members: $20.00
    Non-Members $30.00
    CWEA Contact Hours: 1.0 contact hours towards CWEA Certifications: LAB, AWTO

    This presentation will review the cost to manage biosolids in various New England states, and the impact that PFAS has had on utilities’ operating budgets and operations for biosolids management. Maine’s land application moratorium, signed by the governor, will be discussed, including its short- and long-term impacts. The reactions of nearby states such as New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts’s to EPA’s PFAS roadmap; Maine’s moratorium; and growing negative public perception will be reviewed such that California agencies can learn from New England utilities’ experiences. We will also review successes in these states, where progress has been made working with regulators, communities, activist groups, and local legislative bodies.

    EPA currently has not set any policies on PFAS in NPDES permitting, nor PFAS in biosolids. However, CERCLA has recently proposed designation of PFOS and PFOA as hazardous materials, which could impact water reclamation facilities and potential liabilities. States are taking matters into their own hands, ranging from a “do-nothing” approach to instituting a statewide ban on the land application of biosolids (Maine) which has severely disrupted biosolids management . Many states are moving toward “report only” requirements in NPDES permits for influent, effluent, and biosolids to increase the database of PFAS in the environment.

    What should California do? To date, most states have not imposed PFAS standards in NPDES permits or biosolids, but Michigan’s EGLE has done precedent-setting work on PFAS in WW and mitigating sources. Utilities and consultants need to be prepared to educate communities, the legislature, regulators, and other stakeholders on the direct and indirect impacts of regulations and legislation around PFAS and water reclamation facilities. Industries discharging to WRFs need to participate in the conversation and become part of the solution through source control. In parallel, the science needs to continue to be developed and expanded, to better understand the true health and environmental implications of these compounds. This presentation aims to continue the conversation and information sharing so measured and thoughtful actions can be taken to address this issue in a fiscally and environmentally responsible manner, and so Californians can benefit from and implement the best practices.

    Attendee Takeaways: 
    Understand the value of biosoli.
    Understand the value of biosolids to our communities and impact of PFAS regulations.
    Success ways to communicate with regulators, legislature and other key stakeholders.
    Understand the state of the science and current understanding of PFAS in Biosolids.ds to our communities and impact of PFAS regulations."


    Eric Spargimino (he/him/his)

    Principal

    CDM Smith

    Kenneth Hui (he/him/his)

    Environmental Engineer

    CDM Smith, WA

    Kennneth Hui, PE, P Eng, M Eng, BCEE, PMP is an environmental engineer with CDM Smith. He has 28 years of progressive experience in planning, evaluation and design of water and wastewater treatment facilities. His experience includes leading multi-disciplinary teams to successfully complete a $400 million portfolio of wastewater treatment and water treatment facilities expansion projects through design and construction, to operation in North America.


    Samir Mathur

    Water Reclamation Practice Leader

    CDM Smith

    Registrants who view the live webinar to see the slides and hear the audio and then enter the correct attention check code (directions below)1.0  contact hours towards CWEA's Contact Hours. LAB,  AWTO

    To receive your contact hours for viewing the live webinar, please note the one (1) attention check code that will be displayed during the webinar in the top left or right corner of the presentation for approximately 90 seconds.  Please enter this code in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab.  

    Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions. It is not possible to receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.  

    Once you have entered the correct attendance check code, you will be able to create and download an electronic "Certificate of Completion" under the "Contents" tab.