the Cross Connection Control Program
was implemented. Discussion will include
obtaining support from Management as it
pertains to the Public Water Purveyor.
(
W
- 142874,
PE
)
Ron Chapman, Backflow Apparatus
& Valve Company
10:30am - 11:00am
Morning Break
11:00am - 12:00pm
Classes in Session
►
Nightmare on Dogwood Drive
Nightmare on Dogwood Drive is a
cautionary tale about a nightmare
scenario for everyone involved when a
water line leaks. The session will discuss
a real, tragic event in the recent history
of the Maggie Valley Sanitary District.
Through a brief retelling of the event,
we will discuss the intersection of many
important issues facing utilities. Our
topics will include: land use, aggressive
development, adoption of privately
constructed water systems, maintenance
programs, leak detection, and lawsuits.
Our goal will be to increase awareness of
potential problems facing modern utilities
and hopefully prevent future nightmares.
(
W
- 142869,
WW
- CE12140120,
PE
)
Neil Carpenter, Maggie Valley Sanitary District
& Andy Santaniello, Clawson & Staubes
Standby Generator:
Operation & Maintenance
Standby generators are an essential
component of the utility systems. To
ensure that they are operational at all
times, this presentation will discuss
the operational and maintenance
requirements needed to keep your
generator running.
(
W
- 142890,
WW
- CE12140120,
PE
)
Jacob Petty, Atlantic Power Solutions
Improving Upon High
Performance Coatings for Water
and Wastewater Applications
This session will help provide to industry
owners, engineers, contractors and
other interested/involved parties a much
better understanding of current coating
technology applications. Discussions
will include information on current high
performance coating technologies, needed
surface preparations and key quality control
items that may help maximize performance
and the life cycle of coating projects.
The most current water and wastewater
coatings systems will be discussed.
(
W
- 142867,
WW
- CE12140120,
PE
)
Nick Vause, Tnemec
Lead Free Parts
Older Assembly Approval
This presentation will give a brief history
of the new Lead Free Regulations.
Discussion of the impact the regulations
have placed on the Backflow Industry,
including are the older assemblies still
approved for use to protect the water
system and the availability of parts.
(
W
- 142876,
PE
)
Pete Chapman, Apollo Valves
11:30am - 1:00pm
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Water Taste Test
12:15pm - 1:00pm
NCRWA Annual Business Meeting
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Classes in Session
►
Working Through the Generations
Effective project management depends
on working with diverse people including
multiple generations whether its building
a new plant, making a tap, or processing
bills. This interactive session will focus on
our generational differences and look at
ways to improve the success of projects
by helping us utilize the strengths of each
person.
(
W
- 142870,
WW
- CE12140120,
PE
)
Daniel Wilson, NCRWA
The Politics of Utilities
Many times there are outside influences
that can impact the operation of a utility
system. This class will discuss the political
and legal pressures that may be involved
in how utilities are operated.
(
W
- 142891,
WW
- CE12140120,
PE
)
Dana Hill, Town of Snow Hill
pH Adjustments in the
Water/Wastewater Industries
pH adjustment is a facility operation that
is vitally important in the effective and
efficient treatment process. Maintaining
optimal pH during treatment processing
can impact many factors, minimizing cost
of required chemicals and creating more
efficient treatment processes.
(
W
- 142864,
WW
- CE12140120,
PE
)
Lindsay Harmon, Polytec, Inc.
History of Detector
Check Assemblies
What is the purpose of Detector
Checks and Backflow Preventer Detector
Assemblies? Background History and
the Evolution of Detector Checks and
Backflow Preventer Detector Assemblies
will be presented. Do they serve a purpose
in the Industry?
(
W
- 142877,
PE
)
Pete Chapman, Apollo Valves
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Afternoon Break
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Classes in Session
►
Using Technology
to Improve Efficiency
This session will take a look at tablet
technology and mobile computing, featuring
discussion on the Android/iOS, Windows
8, apps and tiles, Microsoft Office and
Skydrive. This session will dive deeper and
take a closer look at ways to streamline
your process through customizable start
screens, connecting to Wi-Fi and the
internet, connecting printers & devices,
security, and connecting with others.
(
W
-142888,
WW
- CE12140120,
PE
)
Wilmer Melton, City of Kannapolis
►
= Special Topics
= Operation/Maintenance
= Regulation/Legislation
= Backflow/Cross Connection
Credit:
W
= Water Credit (WTFOCB);
WW
= Wastewater (WPCSOCC);
PE
= Professional Engineering (NCBELS)
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
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