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2 2017 Edwin C. Tifft Water Supply Symposium

2017 Edwin C.Tifft, Jr. Water Supply Symposium At-a-Glance

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Contents2017 Edwin C. Tifft, Jr. Water Supply Symposium At-a-Glance.............................................................................................2

Keynote Speaker......................................................................................................................................................................3

Floor Plan/Getting Around......................................................................................................................................................4

Wednesday Sessions..............................................................................................................................................................6

Thursday Sessions................................................................................................................................................................10

NYSAWWA Committee Listings.............................................................................................................................................14

Keynote SpeakerDistribution System Water Quality and Its Relationship to Building Water Quality –

Is a Chlorine Residual Enough?

Building water quality has come to the forefront as an issue contributing to wa-terborne disease in the US. The US Cen-ters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identifi ed Legionnaires’ dis-ease (LD) as the #1 waterborne disease in the US. LD affects 18,000 people an-nually at a cost of $434 million. The fatal-ity rate is 5-30%. LD results from growth and dissemination of Legionella bacteria in building plumbing. LD is preventable by proper management of water within the building or on the premises (in the case of cooling towers, water features, etc). The operation and management of building plumbing to address and mini-mize public health risks has often been overlooked by building owners and oper-ators. The AWWA and other professional water associations are taking a proactive approach to educate and assist build-ing owners in addressing building water quality challenges. Disinfection of drink-ing water is a critical control measure in the multi-barrier concept of public health protection. However, maintaining a dis-infectant residual in building plumbing is one of the biggest challenges due to wa-ter age, plumbing materials, water tem-perature, stagnation, etc. The biggest ob-stacle to maintaining high water quality in a building is understanding on the part of the manager that certain steps are needed to actively manage the water in

Dr. Clancy was the 2012 recipient of the Water Research Foundation Re-search Innovation Award for her work on control of Cryptosporidium with UV light. She was the 2014 recipient of the AWWA’s prestigious A.P. Black Research Award for excellence in water supply research. Dr. Clancy is a native of New York State and in the early 1990s she was the fi rst director of water quality at the Erie County Water Authority.

Dr. Jennifer Clancy

the building plumbing. This presentation will discuss the unique nature of building plumbing, how building water systems are managed to maintain high quality and protect public health, and the role of drinking water suppliers in this mission.

About Dr. Jennifer ClancyDr. Jennifer Clancy is a microbiologist

and Chief Scientist with Corona Environ-mental Consulting, LLC. She has over 30 years of experience in water microbiolo-gy, with an emphasis on occurrence and controls of pathogens in water. She leads a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers that provide solutions to prob-lems for clients in the public and private sectors in the US and around the globe. Her current focus is on water quality in buildings and she works with state agen-cies, building owners and managers, ho-tels, hospitals and real estate developers on detection and control of Legionella in building water supplies, cooling towers, and decorative water features. She rep-resents AWWA on the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF International) Com-mittee 444 on “Prevention of Injury and Disease Associated with Building Water Systems”. The standard addresses how to develop and manage a building water safety plan using hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) principles.


We are excited to to be at the newly renovated Marriott

Syracuse Downtown for this year’s Edwin C. Tifft Jr.

Water Supply Symposium. Please use the hotel’s fl oor plan to the left to

help you navigate the venue. This year’s sessions

will be located at: Persian Terrace

Otisco RoomCayuga Room

Skaneateles Court

For your convenience we have included our recommended walking route to downtown Syracuse’s Armory Square.

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Turn by Turn Directions:Marriott Syracuse Downtown100 E Onondaga St, Syracuse, NY

- Head northeast on E Onondaga St toward S Warren St (249 ft)- Turn left onto S Warren St (0.1 mi)- Turn left onto E Jefferson St (0.2 mi)- Turn right onto W Jefferson St (240 ft)- Turn right toward Walton St (184 ft)- Turn right onto Walton St (Destination will be on the left 46 ftThis is the fi rst stop for No Water. No Beer.)

Aster Pantry & Parlor116 Walton St, Syracuse, NY

Getting Around Syracuse, New York


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Most of us never think about what happens to the water we fl ush. Luckily, we don’t have to. Pumps, treatment plants, and pipes remove and clean wastewater so it can be returned to the environment or safely reused.

Clean water systems are one of the greatest public health achievements in history, but they’re aging. They need investment to continue delivering life’s most essential resource. All day, every day.

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Thank You Breakfast and Lunch SponsorsThank You Breakfast and Lunch Sponsors

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Registration Opens: 7:30 AMBreakfast: 7:30 - 8:45 AMLocation: Persian Terrace

Opening General Session: 9:00 AM - 12:15 pmModerator: Roopesh Joshi, P.E., NYCDEP

Assistant Moderator: Richard Humann, P.E., H2M architects + engineers

Keynote - Distribution System Water Quality and Its Relationship to Building Water Quality –

Is a Chlorine Residual Enough? Jennifer Clancy, Ph.D., Corona Environmental Consulting, LLC

Break with the Exhitibitors in Skaneateles Court: 10:15 - 10:45 am

NYSDOH Regulatory Update & EFC Water Infrastructure Financing UpdateTeresa Boepple-Swider, P.E., NYSDOH and Terrance Deuel, NYSEFC

USDA Rural Development Technical InformationMarcy Newman, P.E., USDA Rural Development

Lunch: 12:15 - 1:30 PM


Session 3A: 1:30 - 3:00 PMLocation: Cayuga Room

Filtration Systems for Water TreatmentModerator: Kevin Castro, P.E., GHD

Assistant Moderator: Philip Tangorra, Mohawk Valley Water Authority

Filter Inspection: Troubleshooting & MaintenanceJeremy Jones, Xylem-LeopoldFilter operation and maintenance is reviewed in depth to identify areas of concern or abnormalities that may be affecting the overall fi lter performance. Possi-ble causes of these areas of concerns are reviewed.

Filtration: To Upgrade or Rehabilitate: A Case Study of Two UtilitiesClayton Johnson, P.E., WendelThis paper will discuss the components of each fi l-ter project and the drivers for one utility to rehabilitate their fi lters and the other utility to perform a fi lter up-grade. Measures to mitigate fi lter media upsets are also presented. The case studies provide the reader with two approaches, pitfalls encountered during de-sign/construction and engagement strategies with plant personnel for sequencing of construction activities.

Air Scour Demonstrates Filter Performance & Economic Benefi ts in PhiladelphiaJamie Shambaugh, P.E., Gannett FlemingAries® air scour equipment was installed in 2 experimen-tal fi lters and comprehensive fi eld optimization and data collection was performed to evaluate the technical and economic benefi ts of air scour enhanced fi lter backwash-es. The demonstration study evaluated the potential of the air scour backwash system to: augment fi lter media cleaning, reduce backwash water usage, reduce process wastewater production, extend fi lter run times, reduce power usage, and enhance operations and stormwater relief while meeting the desired fi lter effl uent quality.

Session 2A: 1:30 - 3:00 PMLocation: Otisco Room

Water Supply InfrastructureModerator: Bill Prehoda, Suez Water


Application of Lessons Learned to a Project in Design Jonathan Hoffman, P.E., NYCDEPThis presentation will focus on identifying lessons learned from previous projects and applying the les-sons learned to on-going projects. Using actual lessons learned, the presenter will discuss the design concepts, the original lessons learned, and how they may be ap-plied to the Catskill Aqueduct Rehabilitation project.

Meeting the Challenges of At-Risk Small Water SystemsKristen Barrett, P.E., Hazen and SawyerBen J.M. Claase, P.E., NY American Water This paper will present how NYAW has approached the Dykeer and the Wild Oaks Water Systems, two recently acquired systems that are being upgraded by reconfi g-uring and rehabilitating existing facilities to solve issues of aging infrastructure, system failures and redundancy.

Protecting Against Arc Flash Hazards Andrew Fitzpatrick, P.E., Woodard & Curran This presentation will discuss arc fl ash hazard facts and focus on appropriate steps to prevent an arc fl ash haz-ard. Understanding whether an arc fl ash hazard exists is the fi rst step toward protecting employees and the public. Second, two-thirds of all electrical injuries re-sult from the inappropriate action of a worker. Correct-ing common worker errors and having an awareness of potential risks to avoid is essential to promoting safety.

Break with the ExhibitorsBreak with the Exhibitorsin Skaneateles Courtin Skaneateles Court

3:00 - 3:30 PM3:00 - 3:30 PM


Session 2B: 3:30 - 4:30 PMLocation: Otisco Room

Water Supply InfrastructureModerator: Bill Prehoda, Suez Water


Pre-Engineered, Pre-Fabricated -- But Not “Off the Shelf”!James Neri, P.E., H2M architects + engineersPre-engineered water supply, treatment and pump-ing facilities: factory built to the exact specifi cations of the design engineer and the needs of the public wa-ter supplier, can be an effective solution to certain specifi c water supply applications. This presentation will outline some of the elements of design and con-struction that may prove to lead to the conclusion, that, in a fair evaluation a pre-engineered building con-structed off-site can prove to be the best alternative.

Implementation of Best Practices for Risk Management on Water for the FutureJamie Canale, P.E. NYCDEPSwagata Biswas, CH2MRisk Management is a process by which areas of concern and uncertainties are identifi ed, assessed, and priori-tized. Once risks are identifi ed, coordination of resourc-es are utilized to monitor, mitigate, avoid, and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events or to max-imize the realization of opportunities. The Water for the Future program applied risk management from a basic level, to a program-wide level which has provided cost sav-ings, schedule savings, and appropriate transfer of risks.

Session 3B: 3:30 - 4:30 PMLocation: Cayuga Room

Filtration Systems for Water TreatmentModerator: Kevin Castro, P.E., GHD

Assistant Moderator: Philip Tangorra, Mohawk Valley Water Authority

Ithaca Commissions its new Membrane Filtration PlantRichard Gell, P.E., O’Brien & GereIn 2017 Ithaca commissioned the last major phase of its new membrane water fi ltration plant. This completes a three-year construction program to replace a 100-year old conventional plant on the same site, using about the same footprint, while maintaining plant production.

Packaged Iron/Manganese Removal Systems Treats New York Source Water: Village of Bolivar WTPRichard Ross, WesTech EngineeringThe Village of Bolivar, NY, struggled with maintenance of its two water supply systems. Since the existing treat-ment process was only utilizing chorine and anti-cor-rosion chemicals, a more effective treatment process was needed to meet the treated water quality require-ments utilizing a proven treatment system. The town opted to build a new treatment plant utilizing a pack-aged groundwater treatment system that combines aer-ation, detention and fi ltration to remove common con-taminants like iron and manganese. The system has met or exceeded the town’s requirement for high-quali-ty water. It is low maintenance and operates effi ciently.

Session 4: 4:30 - 5:30 PMLocation: Otisco Room

Manufacturer’s Association CommitteeModerator: Jim Pierce, Ti-Sales

Assistant Moderator: Adam Ross, Ross Valve

Water Storage Tank Design and MaintenanceHarry Hagan, Statewide AquastoreThis generic presentation is designed to give engineers, public works and water system personnel an overview of the types of tanks used in rural water settings. Tanks play an important role in water, wastewater, fi re storage and leach-ate storage systems. Selection, maintenance and operation concerns will be highlighted. The attendee will leave this presentation with a clear understanding of how initial choices in selecting a tank may impact the utility years down the road. Without exception, all tanks require maintenance and the instructor will examine what items need maintenance, what to be aware of, and how to budget for future maintenance.


Thursday, September 21, 2017Registration Opens: 7:00 AM

Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:00 AMLocation: Persian Terrace

Session 5: 8:00 - 10:00 AMLocation: Otisco Room

Lead & Corrosion IssuesModerator: Paul Ponturo, P.E., H2M architects + engineers

Assistant Moderator: Richard Gell, P.E., O’Brien & Gere

The Role of Carbon Dioxide for Lead and Copper Corrosion ControlMike Dirth, TOMCO2 SystemsThe presentation is based on the EPA Publication Optimal Corrosion Control Treatment Evaluation Technical Recom-mendations for Primary Agencies and Public Works Systems. The focus is on ph, Alkalinity and Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC) as they relate to carbon dioxide and the effects to minimize lead corrosion in pipes.

Comprehensive Approach: Corrosion Prevention and Mitigation keeps the Water FlowingChristopher LaManna, P.E., Wendel The City of Rochester’s water system includes large diameter transmission conduits in service for 140 years. Extensive corrosion and resulting failures have been well documented. The City began developing a proactive approach in the late 1990s to corrosion prevention and mitigation. The specifi c techniques have the common goal of extending the service life of the pipe. One unique, and successful method: the use of abandoned sections of steel pipe as anodes in a new impressed current cathodic protection system, ultimately extending the service life, enhancing reliability, and reducing maintenance costs.

Preventing Water CrisesAlex Yavich, PhD., P.E., Optimization Solutions EnvironmentalThe objective of this paper is to provide plant managers, operators, and consulting engineers with key information necessary to establish site-specifi c cause-and-effect relationships between unit processes and operations and to demonstrate how understanding of such relationships enables water treatment plants to effectively resolve operation-al challenges. We will discuss various operational tools designed to effectively manage individual operations, as well as the entire treatment process. Case studies will demonstrate how, using these tools, water treatment plants have been able to effectively resolve operational challenges and prevent potentially disastrous consequences.

Navigating Non-Compliance with Lead in a Post-Flint WorldMichael Pickel, P.E., Mott MacDonaldThis presentation will provide a case study of a large northeastern US water utility that has recently exceeded the Lead Action Limit. First, the utility has begun an extensive new Optimum Corrosion Control Testing (OCCT) protocol which includes an evaluation of adding chemical corrosion inhibitors such as orthophosphate and sodium silicate, versus the existing method of pH adjustment. Secondly, in the absence of a precise inventory of lead service lines in the system, the utility has had to develop a statistically-based analysis to estimate the prevalence and locations of the lead lines for which 7% must be replaced annually while out of compliance with the AL. This presentation will provide details and updates on these mandated activities.


Session 6: 8:00 - 10:00 AMLocation: Cayuga Room

Sustainability & OptimizationModerator: Swaroop Puchalapalli, P.E., D&B Engineers and Architects

Assistant Moderator: Andrew Weiss, P.E., Onondaga County Water Authority

Optimization of Sludge Removal System Operated Under Tube SettlersShanshan Jin, PhD., P.E., Brentwood IndustriesThis paper demonstrates the performance optimization of a triangular header sludge removal system in combination with Tube Settlers in a water treatment plant (WTP)’s settling basin and compares it side by side to a traditional header pipe sludge remov-al system in identical conditions. The testing occurred over a year to analyze a wide range of loading conditions.

In-Pipe Hydropower Case Study: Net Zero Energy Water Treatment Plant, City of Keene, NHFrank Zammataro, Rentricity, Inc.This presentation will present the case study from the Keene, NH project, the world’s very fi rst “Net-Zero Energy” water treat-ment plant powered by its own fl ow of water by integrating its Flow-to-Wire solution which includes a micro-turbine, generator, sensors, processors, electronic controls and communications equipment that operate seamlessly and autonomously within drinking and industrial water infrastructure.

Incorporating Energy Effi ciency into Design and Operation of Water and Wastewater FacilitiesStephen Laun, P.E., D&B Engineers and ArchitectsThis presentation will identify the sources of energy demands in typical pumping and treatment facilities and address best prac-tices in selecting equipment that reduces total energy consumption while maintaining the purpose and use of the facility. Sys-tem effi ciency can be evaluated in several components, including motor, drive and pumping effi ciencies, which all play a part in the total energy consumption of many types of pumping and treatment systems. Each aspect of the system will be reviewed to identify where energy losses are occurring, why the energy loss is occurring, and what measures can be taken to minimize lost energy. Discussions of modern equipment will highlight developing technologies, benefi ts, and cost considerations of premium effi ciency electric motors, variable frequency drives, and aeration system components which can be incorporated into water and wastewater processes to increase the total energy effi ciency of the system.

Intelligent and Sustainable Capital Investment: Financial Analysis and Operational OptimizationToby Fedder, P.E., Woodard and CurranAs water treatment and distribution systems reach the end of their useful service life, utilities must develop a plan to sus-tainably manage capital investments. The typical approach to capital investment planning often results in a prioritized list of capital improvement projects but can lead to missed opportunities for cost reduction and revenue growth. This presentation will illustrate steps to intelligently develop a sustainable capital investment plan by focusing on the process used for the City of Lawrence, Massachusetts, water system including the up-front fi nancial analysis, revenue stream identifi cation, operations optimization, and customized technical solutions.

Break with the ExhibitorsBreak with the Exhibitorsin Skaneateles Courtin Skaneateles Court

10:00 - 10:30 AM10:00 - 10:30 AM


Session 7: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PMLocation: Otisco Room

Pipes in Water Distribution SystemsModerator: Dennis Kelleher, P.E., H2M architects + engineers

Assistant Moderator: Joe Todaro, P.E., H2M architects + engineers

Pipeline Condition AssessmentLisa Douglas, P.E., Carylon Water GroupThe City of De Soto, KS (City) owns and maintains a critical water main asset that transfers raw water from three ground water wells located north of the Kansas River to a terminating point on the south side of the river where in enters a main that transports it to the City’s water treatment facility. This particular main represents an asset considered to be one of the City’s highest priorities in terms of risk and terms of its consequence of failure due to its age and function. It is a 16” pipeline that was constructed by the Department of Army in 1960. The paper presented will review the initial attempts at inspection of the pipeline, the challenges encountered with cleaning the built-up sediment in the line as well as the acoustic leak inspection and video results.

Pipe on Supports / Bridge CrossingsPaul Hanson, DIPRAPipe may be placed on supports to help solve a variety of unique installation conditions. This paper will provide the design basis and details regarding the proper installation options for pipe on supports. Bridge crossings, unstable soil conditions, water crossings etc. are some of the common applications for pipe on support installations. Although all installations of this nature are unique and will require specifi c design, the basics of beam design and related limita-tions and considerations are covered in the presentation.

Reducing Risk and Visitor Impacts: Trenchless Solutions for Liberty IslandPaul Mourt, P.E., Mott MacDonald Minimizing impacts to visitors of both Liberty Island and Liberty State Park was a key consideration during the plan-ning, design and construction of the new water and wastewater pipelines serving Liberty Island. The use of trenchless installation techniques is a typical way to minimize construction impacts, and horizontal directional drilling, pipe ram-ming, pipe bursting and slip lining were all used to install the new pipelines. However, while the use of these trenchless techniques did reduce impacts to visitors, each of these techniques has risk factors that need to be identifi ed and addressed. This presentation will review the identifi ed risks from the perspectives of the owner, design engineer and contractor and the various strategies used to mitigate risk.

Using Condition Assessment Data to more Effi ciently Manage your PipelinesJeff Zdrojewski, P.E., Pure TechnologiesThe management of pipelines has seen signifi cant advances over the past decade fi rst through development of in-spection techniques and technologies, then the analytical and engineering support behind these tools. While many management strategies have been developed to provide a snapshot of a pipeline risk, condition, and long-term plan-ning. Until recently, basing pipeline replacements on desktop risk prioritizations has been the only available approach to utilities for planning and managing pipeline replacement. This presentation will discuss different techniques and technologies for collecting actionable data on the condition of the pipeline to make confi dent and informed manage-ment decisions.


Session 8: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PMLocation: Cayuga Room

Water QualityModerator: Julie Herzner, P.E., Hazen and Sawyer

Assistant Moderator: William Merklin, P.E., D&B Engineers and Architects

The Use of UV/Peroxide for Treating Algal Derived ContaminantsTerry Keep, Trojan TechnologiesThe presentation will introduce the learner to the science of UV-oxidation as well as the application to municipal drink-ing water plants. Data from performance validation studies will be presented showing the effectiveness of T&O and algal toxin reduction. Actual T&O and algal toxin reduction data collected are compared to results of predictive models. In addition, data will be presented on the treatment of musty and earthy odors and algal toxins with UV-oxidation.

Water Quality Challenges: Treatment Technologies for Emerging ContaminantsWilliam Becker, Ph.D., P.E., Hazen and SawyerCyanotoxins, PFOA/PFOS, and chemical spills have highlighted the need for more robust treatment processes. As the prevalence of emerging contaminants becomes better understood and health advisories and MCLs are developed, water system operators and engineers must be aware of the treatment technologies available to remove these con-taminants along with information about their applicability, cost, and possible negative consequences of using the technology. There are a variety of treatment technologies available to treat emerging contaminants, but care must be taken to select the appropriate method of the contaminants of concern, and design and operate the treatment system to remove the concentrations present in the water source.

1,4 Dioxane Treatment Technolgies Feasible for Long IslandChristopher Melillo, D&B Engineers and ArchitectsLong Island’s potable groundwater aquifers currently contain the highest detection levels of the emerging con-taminant of concern 1,4-dioxane compared to the rest of America. With this discovery, Long Island and the NYS Dept of Health are developing a standard for 1,4-dioxane’s allowable maximum contaminant level. Current-ly there is no regulated MCL enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency, however, 1,4-dioxane is classi-fi ed by the EPA as “likely to be carcinogenic to humans”. When a standard is released by the NYSDOH, new wa-ter treatment technologies will be implemented into Long Island’s potable water treatment systems. The objective is to investigate the chemical characteristics of 1,4-dioxane, characterize the existing water contaminant reg-ulated and remediated by Long Island’s water suppliers, and perform a feasibility analysis for potential 1,4-di-oxane treatment technologies that can be incorporated into Long Island’s existing water treatment facilities.

A Microcystin Treatment Evaluation in Auburn, New YorkTeresa Misiti, Ph.D., GHD Microcystin has been detected in the City of Auburn WTP raw water in recent years and in 2016, was detected in the fi nished water. A treatment evaluation was completed to determine feasible treatment options for the WTP. The eval-uation included a review of selected treatment technologies and extending the raw water intake. Immediate recom-mendations include rental of a temporary powder activated carbon treatment system, along with jar testing and water quality sampling.


Awards / Scholarships CommitteeMichael Marino, Nussbaumer & Clarke, ChairAndrew Weiss, Onondaga County Water Authority , Vice ChairTeresa Boepple-Swider, NYSDOHKevin Castro, GHDRick Gell, O’Brien & Gere RepresentativePaul Granger, Port Washington Water DistrictJulie Herzner, Hazen and Sawyer representativeMichael Hooker, Onondaga County Water AuthorityDennis Kelleher, H2M architects + engineersJames Roberts, H2M architects + engineersConnie Schreppel, Barton & LoguidiceJeffrey Zdrojewski, Pure Technologies

Diven AwardNeil BonesteelAmanda Bauner, NYCDEPThomas F. Clark, Monroe County Water AuthorityJohn Frazer, Latham Water DistrictJudith Hansen, Kingston Water Department

Fuller AwardGary MaleMichael Marino, Nussbaumer & ClarkJohn Frazer, Latham Water DistrictAmanda Bauner, NYCDEPDaniel Seaver, Latham Water District

Charitable Giving CommitteeRich Ruge, ChairRobert Lucas, H2M architects + engineers, Vice ChairRobert AdamskiAmanda Bauner, NYCDEPJames Bromka, Village of WaterlooWilliam ChestnutJames CoolingLynda DiMenna, SuezMarc Gerbsch, Pioneer Pump SystemsRichard Goodney, Mohawk Valley Water AuthorityPaul Granger, Port Washington Water DistrictMichael Marino, Nussbaumer & ClarkeSasha PostVanDerBergRichard Straut, Barton & LoguidiceThomas WalkerChris Wheland, City of Troy

Education CommitteeThomas F. Clark, Monroe County Water Authority, Co-ChairPaul Ponturo, H2M architects + engineers, Co-ChairMartin Aman, Wayne County Water & Sewer AuthorityJoseph Baier, D&B Engineers and ArchitectsTeresa Boepple-Swider, NYSDOHTrina Carman, NYSAWWATom Caponi, MRB GroupWilliam ChestnutGregory Daviero, Schnabel EngineeringRichard Elder, Rensselaer County Health DeptMatthew Geho, Northern Westchester Joint Water Works Rick Gell, O’Brien & Gere

Paul Granger, Port Washington Water DistrictJudith Hansen, Kingston Water DepartmentKevin Hickey, Clough, Harbour, & Associates, LLPClayton Johnson, WendelTim Leaf, E.J. PrescottRobert Lucas, H2M architects + engineersLori Reid, O’Brien & GereJoseph Roccaro, Suffolk County Water AuthorityDavid Rowley, City of RochesterConnie Schreppel, Barton & LoguidicePhilip Tangorra, Mohawk Valley Water AuthorityPeter Virkler, City of CanandaiguaDale Walker, City of OleanAndrew Weiss, Onondaga County Water AuthorityChris Wheland, City of TroyJan Wines, Westchester Community College

Events CommitteeJoseph Baier, D&B Engineers and Architects, ChairMatthew Abatto, CHA, Inc.Frank Andrello, Mohawk Valley Water AuthorityGary CannerelliTrina Carman, NYSAWWABill Carroll, Mohawk Valley Water AuthorityAdrian Cosma, BioEnergy SPJohn Fiedler, Mueller Co.Rob Furey, Onondaga County Health DeptGary Hinds, ArcadisJenny Ingrao, NYSAWWALee Kessler, Plainview Water DistrictPeter Koester, Koester AssociatesChristian Lawton, Barton & LoguidiceDan Marshall, Latham Water DistrictAndrew McLoughlin, Mueller Co.Michael Mele, J. Andrew Lange, Inc.Tony Palamara, Onondaga County Water Authority Lori Reid, O’Brien & GereJ. Rooney, O’Brien & GereEric Shuler, Barton & LoguidicePhilip Tangorra, Mohawk Valley Water Authority Chris TobinDouglas Withey

Finance CommitteeDennis Kelleher, H2M architects + engineers, ChairArnold Palleschi, D&B Engineers and ArchitectsJenny Ingrao, NYSAWWAMartin Aman, Wayne County Water & Sewer AuthorityChris Wheland, City of Troy

GIS Ad-Hoc CommitteeDaniel Seaver, Latham Water District, ChairMartin Aman, Wayne County Water & Sewer AuthorityAmanda Bauner, NYCDEPKevin Castro, GHDJudith Hansen, Kingston Water DepartmentJenny Ingrao, NYSAWWAJames Roberts, H2M architects + engineersRichard Tobin, Plainview Water District

New York Section AWWA

Board of Governors

Chris Wheland, ChairCity of Troy

Martin Aman, Past ChairWayne County Water &

Sewer Authority

Judith Hansen, Vice ChairKingston Water Department

Dennis Kelleher, TreasurerH2M architects + engineers

Arnold Palleschi, Assistant Treasurer

D&B Engineers and Architects

Michael Hooker, Section Director

Onondaga County Water Authority

Phil Tangorra, Trustee AMohawk Valley Water Authority

Paul Ponturo, PE, Trustee BH2M architects + engineers

Brian Sibiga, Trustee CWendel

Dan Reed, Trustee-at-Large A

Master Meter

Richard Straut, PE, Trustee-at-Large B

Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C.

Michael Keating, Trustee-at-Large C

NYCDEP

New York Section AWWA Committees 2017-2018


New York Section AWWA Committees 2017-2018New York Section AWWA Committees 2017-2018Maria Colon, NYCDOHDedrick Damato, NYCDEPSalome Freud, NYCDEPJulie Herzner, Hazen and SawyerKathryn Hoek, Hazen and SawyerDennis Kelleher, H2M architects + engineersLee Kessler, Plainview Water DistrictKevin Law, AECOMPaul Ponturo, H2M architects + engineersDan Reed, Master MeterJasmin Rivera, NYCDEP James Roberts, H2M architects + engineersRichard Ruge, NY American WaterMike Savarese, D&B Engineers and ArchitectsChris TobinJanice Whitney, USEPAJessica Wilson, Manhattan College

New York Warn Steering CommitteeJudith Hansen, Kingston Water Department, Committee Chair, Region 2 ChairMartin Aman, Wayne County Water & Sewer Authority, Region 5 ChairMichael Boufi s, Bethpage Water District Region 1 Co-ChairChris Wheland, City of Troy, Region 3 ChairPhilip Tangorra, Mohawk Valley Water Authority, Region 4 ChairPhil Thompson, Suffolk County Water Authority, Region 1 Co-ChairRobert AdamskiPatricia Cerro-Reehil, NYWEAWilliam Gilday, NYSDOHJenny Ingrao, NYSAWWAJohn Kuniac, NYSDOHGerald McKenna, USEPADale Post, VRI Environmental ServicesPatricia Scalera, NYRWAConnie Schreppel, Barton & LoguidiceDaniel Seaver, Latham Water DistrictPhilip Thompson, Suffolk County Water AuthorityRobert Wither, NYSDEC

Nominating Trustee CommitteeDennis Kelleher, H2M architects + engineers, ChairConnie Schreppel, Barton & LoguidiceMichael Hooker, Onondaga County Water Authority

Program CommitteeRich Humann, H2M architects + engineers – ChairBill Prehoda, Suez – Vice Chair - NYWERoopesh Joshi, NYCDEP - Vice Chair – Tifft SymposiumTeresa Boepple-Swider, - NYSDOHMike Boufi s, Bethpage Water DistrictDana Bryant, ARCADISPaul Cabral, CDM SmithTrina Carman, NYSAWWAKevin Castro, GHDRick Gell, O’Brien & GerePaul Granger, Port Washington Water DistrictBrooke Hamburger, Nussbaumer & ClarkeJudith Hansen, Kingston Water DepartmentJulie Herzner, Hazen and Sawyer Nick Hyde, GHD

Jenny Ingrao, NYSAWWADennis Kelleher, H2M architects + engineersMichael Marino, Nussbaumer & ClarkeDan Marshall, Latham Water DistrictWilliam Merklin, D&B Engineers and ArchitectsPaul Ponturo, H2M architects + engineersSwaroop Puchalapalli, D&B Engineers and ArchitectsConnie Schreppel, Barton & LoguidiceBrian Sibiga, Wendel CompaniesRich Straut, Barton & LoguidicePhilip Tangorra, Mohawk Valley Water AuthorityRichard TobinJoe Todaro, H2M architects + engineersAndrew Weiss, Onondaga County Water AuthorityChris Wheland, City of Troy

Public Affairs CommitteeKevin Castro, GHD, ChairMartin Aman, Wayne County Water & Sewer AuthorityJudith Hansen, Kingston Water DepartmentJenny Ingrao, NYSAWWADennis Kelleher, H2M architects + engineersConnie Schreppel, Barton & Loguidice

Water Utility CommitteePaul Granger, Port Washington Water District, Chair Martin Aman, Wayne County Water & Sewer Authority Brian Bruce, New York American WaterJames Caggiano, NYCDEPJohn Frazer, Latham Water District Richard Goodney, Mohawk Valley Water AuthorityJudith Hansen, Kingston Water DepartmentChris Harrington, City of QueensburyChris King, Monroe County Water Authority James Nugent, Monroe County Water Authority Joe Pokorny, Suffolk County Water AuthorityHolly Rosenthal, Metropolitan Water Board Dan Seaver, Latham Water DistrictKeith Sitzman, Village of Alden Matt Snyder, New York Water Service CorporationRichard TobinChris Wheland, City of Troy

Regulatory Review Committee James Nugent, Monroe County Water Authority, Chair Martin Aman, Wayne County Water & Sewer Authority James Bromka, Village of WaterlooGary Cannerelli, O’Brien & GereKevin Castro, GHDJohn Cimino, Cimino Backfl ow Testing & Inspection John Frazer, Latham Water DistrictRobert Holzmacher, J.R. HolzmacherPaul Ponturo, H2M architects + engineersAnne Seeley, NYCDEPPhilip Tangorra, Mohawk Valley Water AuthorityRichard Tobin, Plainview Water DistrictAndrew Weiss, Onondaga County Water Authority

Historical CommitteeJohn Frazer, Latham Water District, ChairJoseph Baier, D&B Engineers and ArchitectsTony GeissRick Gell, O’Brien & GereKevin Law, AECOMDan Marshall, Latham Water DistrictJeffrey Zdrojewski, Pure Technologies

Manufacturers & Associates CommitteeJames Pierce, Ti-Sales, ChairAdam Ross, Ross Valve, Vice ChairJohn Fiedler, Mueller Co.Daniel Guest, HomeServe USAHarry Hagan, Best TankJamie Howard, DN TanksAnooj Kothari, American USAChristian Lawton, Barton & LoguidiceTim Leaf, E.J. PrescottRoger Linder, Utility Service Corp.James Neri, H2M Architects + EngineersDan Reed, Master MeterAndy Ross, Ross ValveRob Samuels, Koester AssociatesBrian Sibiga, WendelJeffrey Zdrojewski, Pure Technologies

Membership /Young Professionals Committee Kathryn Hoek, Hazen and Sawyer, Co-ChairAni Zipkin, GHD, Co-Chair Amanda Bauner, NYCDEPAdrian Cosma, BioEnergy SPDedrick Damato, NYCDEPScott Freyburger, Tioga County Public HealthPaul Granger, Port Washington Water DistrictShauna Griffi n, Badger MeterSam Hall, EJ PrescottBrooke Hamberger, Nussbaumer & ClarkeKevin Hickey, CHA CompaniesJenny Ingrao, NYSAWWABrett Johnson, Clow Valve, Co.Lee Kessler, Plainview Water DistrictAnooj Kothari, American PipeKevin Law, AECOMR. Daniel Macelrath, NYSDOHMichael Marino, Nussbaumer & ClarkeAdam Ross, Ross ValveEvan Ross, Ross ValveMarc Santos, Hazen and SawyerEric Schuler, Barton & LoguidiceDavid Silverman, PSI Process & EquipmentDavid Stahl, HDRGary Stuart, CDM SmithPhilip Tangorra, Mohawk Valley Water AuthorityRichard TobinAndrew Weiss, Onondaga County Water AuthorityChris Wheland, City of Troy

New York Metro Events CommitteeAndrew McLoughlin, Mueller Co., ChairKevin Law, AECOM, Vice-ChairMartin Aman, Wayne County Water & Sewer AuthorityWilliam Becker, Hazen and SawyerAmanda Bauner, NYCDEPJohn Cimino, Cimino Backfl ow Testing & Inspection

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