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Emphasizing the WEFTEC 2016 theme, “Creating the Future of Water,” speakers at

Monday’s Opening General Session prompted attendees to reflect on the future of water, conservation, and their individual contributions to a “water legacy.”

The session began with remarks by New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, who told attendees, “You will see one of the great American comeback stories of all time,” referring to the devastation to New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, which he described as an engi-

neering failure, not a natural disaster, when the levees broke. Now, he said, they have recon-structed the healthcare and education systems and much of the infrastructure, more people are moving in than out, and the economy is growing as fast as any in the country. “This city is back, and it would not have been possible without you,” he said.

Landrieu also emphasized that despite immense rebuilding efforts, infrastructure

Monday’s WEFTEC 2016 presentations included

“Great Water Cities: Creating the Future of Water.”

According to Water Environment Federation (WEF) President Paul Bowen, the themed panel was originally introduced at WEFTEC 2011, and has consistently provided attendees with important lessons learned from key industry leaders and innovators.

He characterized the 2016 session participants as strong

leaders who have balanced service to customers with the demands of daily transformation, while still managing to maintain a vision toward the future.

“They provide inspiration for all of us working toward the future while serving today,” he said, adding, “This panel is the latest in a series of dialogues to foster information exchange and identify effective and enabling practices.”

The panel was moderated by Cedric Grant. As the execu-

tive director of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, Grant drew on his own unique background of water experience to elicit ideas and comments from the panelists.

For example, Raveen Jaduram, chief executive of Watercare Services Limited (Auckland, New Zealand), emphasized the impor-tance of “establishing trust” with clients and how that process at his utility created a cultural change

TUESDAY’S HIGHLIGHTSWhat you need to know to start your day at WEFTECPreview starts on p. 3

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WEFTEC Field Guide 3Operations Challenge 3Attendee Spotlight 4,6Public Confidence in Utilities 4Global Center 6Raising Awareness 8Today’s Featured Speaker 8EPA Keynote 8Utility Leaders’ Morning 10Utility Awards 10Effluent Beer ‘Smackdown’ 12International Pavilions 13As Seen at WEFTEC 14WEF Awards 15

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Anything can happen on the final day of Operations Challenge, and the tension is palpable. Team leaders

are reviewing their game plans, crowds are gathering, and competitors are in the zone.

Today’s spectator-friendly events offer a rare opportu-nity to see what the unsung heroes of the water sector do behind the scenes. After putting their knowledge to the test in yesterday’s Process Control and Laboratory events, teams now must tackle three demanding events that will push them to the limit physically and mentally. To remain in contention for the championship, teams must deliver consis-tently strong performances at the Godwin Maintenance Event, in which they deploy a pump for service; the revised Safety Event, which uses a manhole guard for entry and egress during a simulated rescue; and the fast-paced Collection Systems Event requiring swift pipe repair — the Operations Challenge equivalent of the 100-yard dash.

Competitors continue to raise the bar each year, improving their times and narrowing the margins among top teams. At the start of Day 2, the field is wide open, so it’s anyone’s game.

Operations Challenge final events, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Hall F. Awards

ceremony to follow at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside

For a team listing, see the Monday edition of the WEFTEC Daily or

p. 67 of the Conference Program & Exhibitor Guide.

Race to the FinishHIGH-STAKES OPS CHALLENGE COMPETITION WRAPS UP TODAY

LET’S GO TO THE VIDEOTAPE …Video can be a highly effective storytelling medium. This morning’s Interactive Knowledge Exchange (IKE) session is designed to facilitate information-sharing and foster new ideas. This morning’s session will feature more than 20 short educational videos that have been used to communicate technical infor-mation and educate the public.

Session 327, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Room 239.

TITANS OF TREATMENTSmall communities face super-sized challenges every day. This morning’s session, The “Antman” of the Utillity World, Superheroes of Small Communities and Decentralized Systems, demon-strates why they are among the unsung heroes of the water sector.


NET NEUTRAL AND BEYONDUtilities rapidly are moving from reducing their energy requirements to actually producing energy; becoming net positive in the energy cycle. The Upward Trend: Optimizing Energy From Net Neutral to Net Positive, will present three very different case studies on how utilities are meeting the energy chal-lenges of today.

Session 317, 8:30 – 10 a.m., Room 336.

DIRECT POTABLE RESEARCHThe Raw Water Production Facility (RWPF) in Big Spring, Texas is the first and only current oper-ating direct potable reuse facility in the United States. This morning speakers will share the results of an extensive water quality monitoring project and discuss how the collected data might influence permit conditions in future potable reuse facilities.


PLAN BEFORE YOU PROCUREThere’s more to procurement than meets the eye. A special session, Engineered Equipment Procurement Options to Ensure Project Quality, offers perspectives from a consulting engineer, municipal employee, legal attorney, and contractor, followed by a roundtable discussion.


TWICE THE CROCBack by popular demand in the Innovation Pavilion is an expanded “CROC Tank” inspired by reality tele-vision show Shark Tank. This year, two back-to-back sessions provide a front-row seat as start-ups fast-pitch their business ideas to a panel of investors, advisors, and technology providers.

Sessions 434 and 435, 1:30 – 4 p.m., Booth 3129.

FROM OVERLOOKED TO FRONT AND CENTERFlint. Toledo. Zika. Ebola. Water-related issues have gained prominence in the news, raising new ques-tions for water and wastewater utilities. This after-noon in Public Health in the Headlines, presenters will share lessons learned from recent public health crises and discuss other hot-button issues such as direct potable reuse.

Session 411, 1:30 – 5 p.m., Room 352.

WEFTEC Field GuideSOME OF TODAY’S LESSER KNOWN, NEW, OR OTHERWISE NOTEWORTHY EVENTS

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As utilities plan for the future, customer support and confi-

dence are imperative. Public aware-ness of water quality issues has been heightened by the Flint, Mich., water contamination and other recent events. Maintaining public confidence means paying special attention to what and how utilities communicate to customers, how they respond to and implement regulatory requirements, and ensuring transparency.

This morning a session open to all utility managers and public infor-mation officers will address the issue of public confidence head-on. Participants will hear from a panel of leading utility experts who have faced challenges such as major weather events, emergency response and recovery incidents, and emerging customer issues. Utility managers will then have the chance to break out into small groups to discuss related specific topics such as regulation, customer service, public outreach, and financial impacts.

Bruce Husselbee, HRSD, and Ryan Nagel, Hazen and Sawyer, will moderate the session.

Leadership in Action: Public Confidence in Utilities (Session 324), 10:30 a.m. –

12 p.m., Room 339.

Earning and Maintaining Customers’ TrustINTERACTIVE SESSION TO EXAMINE PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN UTILITIES

What brings you to WEFTEC?“I’m primarily here for the Student Design Competition but we’re also here for the actual WEFTEC conference. CSWEA [Central States Water Environment Association] is the organization that brought us here for the competition. We’ll be going to the conference and we’ll also be going to see a lot of the vendors and make contacts. We’re in the Environmental Design division and we did a wastewater treatment plant and collection system for a community in Costa Rica through GWS [Global Water Stewardship]. We made the trip there in August and now we’re here to present our design.”

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COMMON WATER CHALLENGES, WORLDWIDE SOLUTIONS GLOBAL CENTER PROGRAM SHOWCASES REGIONAL PRESENTATIONS

An impressive slate of worldwide leaders will provide regional perspectives today at the Global

Center. Speakers will offer insights on the specific challenges in different parts of the world, as well as opportunities in foreign markets. The worldwide tour begins this morning with several presentations on “German Solutions for American Challenges in the Water Sector,” followed by sessions on “Innovations Gateway to Global Market: The Dutch Approach,” and

“Navigating Water Legislation in the EU: Opportunities for U.S. Companies.”

The afternoon continues with “The Role of Urban Water in Creating Livable, Prosperous Communities,” “Water Opportunities in ASEAN and Working With Singapore’s Public Utilities Board,” and “Middle East and Africa: Innovation is Key to Business Success.”

Each year the Global Center welcomes people from around the world that are choosing to make

WEFTEC their Water Quality Event. According to the U.S. Commercial Service, this year there are 26 inter-national delegations and more than 300 delegates in attendance.

Global Center, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., WEF Plaza. For the full

programming schedule, please see the WEF Events Mobile

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Adel Hagekhalil, assistant director of the City of Los Angeles’ Bureau of Sanitation, will be keynote speaker at this afternoon’s Collection Systems Luncheon, a ticketed event. Under Hagekhalil’s direction, the city has prepared an award-winning “One

Water” Water Integrated Resources Plan for the year 2020. He will describe the plan, which relies on public input and participation, and integrates water supply, water reuse, water conservation, and stormwater management with wastewater facilties planning through a regional watershed approach.

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Join the Conversation

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PUBLIC AWARENESS

Engaging the public and educating customers about the value of water are key priorities for most utilities. But as water professionals well know, time, resources, and the complexity of the

messaging itself can be significant hurdles to overcome. A special half-session this afternoon is devoted to case studies of utilities that overcame these challenges and forged a stronger relationship with their communities.

Brian Shell of WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff will moderate the session, which will focus on how three utilities have economically fostered public awareness through engagement. Attendees will learn about effective means to generate interest and cooperation from residents and the business community, while integrating public education and outreach efforts with your water quality protection objectives. Topics to be covered include managing the message when nature is the problem, generating posi-tive media coverage on a tight budget, and using marketing and psychology to engage residents in water protection.

Once Upon a Time … Engaging the Public in Your Utility Story (Session 325), 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Room 336

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EPA Official Highlights Water Paradigm ShiftIn his Monday morning keynote opening to WEFTEC

2016’s “Great Water Cities” panel, Hon. Joel Beauvais, deputy assistant administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water, highlighted an ongoing paradigm shift from how cities historically viewed water issues to an entirely new future perspective.

“Cities are the future of water and water is the future of cities,” he asserted. “Cities are where they are and they are what they are, in most part, because of water in its many roles: mode of transportation; resource for human consumption; for industrial use; and, of course, as a way to dispose of waste.”

While acknowledging the difficulty of predicting the future, Beauvais said, “One thing we know about the future is that the future of water is going to be different than the past. Urban growth and climate change, in particular, are combining to create a future in which cities are increas-ingly vulnerable to water scarcity, in many areas of the country and the world, source water contamination in virtually every area of the country, flooding, sea level rise, and storm surge.”

He presented some of the specific numbers supporting the urban growth trends and the fact that the U.S. EPA “has identified 655 billion dollars worth of infrastructure invest-ments needed on the clean water–drinking water side in the next 20 years, and we ourselves admit that’s very likely a significant underestimate.”

Beauvais characterized the current situation as “a water-shed moment” when people are deciding on water infra-structure investments against a background of changing views on water.

“We are witnessing the beginning of a paradigm shift in the relationship between cities and water,” he said. “We are moving from the era where water was thought of as some-thing in endless supply, a resource that was practically free, and moving towards a world in which it is thought of as a finite and valuable resource to be protected and treasured.”


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needs are ongoing, as in most U.S. cities, and said he hopes the next president and Congress will “imme-diately begin to invest massive amounts of money in rebuilding our infrastructure, which of course includes water, drainage, and sewerage.”

He concluded by introducing graduates of a local collaborative program that trains people of New Orleans and pairs them with jobs to help rebuild the city’s water infrastructure.

Then, following an inspirational video about the future and legacy of water, Paul Bowen, Water Environment Federation president, took the stage and asked attendees to think about the water legacy they are leaving behind. “Every action, every decision, no matter how large or small, is legacy-worthy,” he said. “That’s because those of us who have made water our chosen profession have also chosen to work together to create a solid foundation for the future — a future that’s built on clean and safe water.”

Bowen cited several examples of building a sound water legacy, especially emphasizing inspiring others to pursue careers in water and investing in young professionals in the field.

“The work you do each day is creating your own water legacy,” he said, adding, “As water profes-sionals, we are uniquely positioned to make a positive, lasting impact on this magnificent world we share. It’s something to be inspired by and immensely proud of.”

Keynote speaker Joe Whitworth, president of The Freshwater Trust, a nonprofit organization that protects and restores freshwater ecosystems through science, technology, and incentive-based solutions, delivered a challenging but optimistic message to attendees about the future of water and conserva-tion. Much of his message was based on principles in his book, Quantified: Redefining Conservation for the Next Economy. “I’m fired up to speak to you this morning about my new book and what it means for the environment, the economy, and ultimately the future of water,” he said.

After relating a personal story about his journey into conservation stemming from time he spent as a youth with his grandfather in soybean fields, Whitworth said he believes that things are set up wrongly to be a zero-sum battle, “where if the environ-ment wins the economy loses, and vice versa.”

He added, “The good news is that it’s fixable.”Whitworth went on to describe the work of the

Freshwater Trust, asserting that it’s not just stopping bad things from happening, but about making good things happen.

A key point, Whitworth said, is to use data and technology to accelerate the pace of restoration in the world. “Our work has changed over the years because the world has changed over the years, and it’s going to keep on changing.”

Whitworth went on to describe the impact of agricul-ture and how to work with landowners “so they can do more with less.” Citing dramatic population growth of a billion people a decade, the question is “can we feed that population without destroying the resources that are required to do that? We’re not off to a good start … If we don’t get ahead of this problem in a hurry, it’s going to be our undoing,” he said, adding that not many people outside the audience realize the problem.

Whitworth said what matters in conservation is not process but outcomes. “We have to focus on things that work,” he said. He went on to describe five basic elements that emphasize solutions: situational aware-ness, outcomes, innovation, data and analytics, and gain.

“We are living in an era that will literally decide the limits of human existence on this planet,” Whitworth said, acknowledging that those in audience, by the field they have chosen to work in, have the ability to make a real difference. “The problems that we have are way bigger than before, and so is our ability to solve these problems.”

“We are living in the moment,” he concluded. “This is the inflection point … People in this room have a huge say in how this turns out. We have got to be problem solvers, the innovators of our time, and we cannot take effort for an answer. We have got to get results … I think this group is the biggest unsung inno-vative group out there.”

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This morning at WEFTEC the National Association of Clean

Water Agencies, the Water Environment Federation (WEF), the Water Environment & Reuse Foundation, and the WateReuse Association will honor the recipients of the Utility of the Future (UOTF) Today Award. The recognition program, developed with input from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, celebrates the prog-ress and exceptional performance of wastewater utilities while supporting the widespread adoption of the innovative UOTF business model.

For the inaugural year of the program, 61 public and private utilities from across the U.S., Canada, and Denmark were

selected for recognition by a peer committee of utility leaders. The recipients will receive a display flag and a special certificate to further identify and promote their outstanding achievement as a Utility of the Future Today organization.

“Many utilities optimize their operations, consistently meet or exceed their regulatory requirements, and engage their employees and communities in meaningful and productive ways,” said WEF Executive Director Eileen O’Neill. “We are excited about this new opportunity to recog-nize the achievements of small, medium and large forward-thinking utilities that are providing sustainable, efficient, and value-added service to their communities.”

The UOTF concept was first introduced in 2013 to guide utilities of all sizes toward smarter, more

efficient operations and a progres-sion to full resource recovery with enhanced productivity, sustainability, and resiliency. Since then many utili-ties have successfully implemented new and creative programs to address local environmental and commu-nity priorities.

The selection committee selected utilities for recognition based upon the adoption of UOTF principles (water reuse, watershed stewardship, beneficial biosolids reuse, community partnering & engagement, energy efficiency, energy generation & recovery, and nutrient & materials recovery) as the “Organizational Culture of the Future.”

To learn more about the UOTF Today Recognition Program, visit www.wefnet.org/utilityrecognition or contact [email protected].

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Utility leaders face a formidable challenge: rebuilding their organizations for the future

while still meeting today’s requirements. For many years WEFTEC has provided a full morning of networking and programing for utility leaders to share best practices, discuss common issues with peers, and gain insights from those who successfully reinvented their organizations. This year’s “Utility Leaders’ Morning” brings together several events sure to be of interest to utility managers and other water leaders.

Water Environment Federation (WEF) President Paul Bowen will welcome attendees to this morn-ing’s formal program, followed by perspec-tives on leadership from Peter Joo Hee Ng, chief executive, PUB Singapore; and George Hawkins, CEO, DC Water.

After the introductory program, WEF, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, Water Environment & Reuse Foundation, and the WateReuse Association will recognize the winners of the Utility of the Future Today Award.

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Following the awards ceremony will be a dialogue with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), featuring remarks from Joel Beauvais, deputy assistant administrator for Water, EPA; and a panel moderated by Rudolph Chow, director, Baltimore City Department of Public Works.

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All water is reused water. What better way to drive home this message than with icy cold beer made

from effluent? This afternoon in the Innovation Pavilion, four utilities will discuss how they overcame public perception barriers to provide reused water to local brewers. Then they will face off in the second annual “battle of the brews” designed to raise public awareness about water quality.

Immediately following the session, attendees can sample

the beers, including “Pure Water Brew” made with effluent from Clean Water Services (Portland, Ore.); “New Water Brew” from Hillsborough County (Fla.); “Activated Sludge” from Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewer District; and an IPA made from Long Beach, Calif., effluent.

Potent Potables Smackdown: Reuse for Beer Brewing (Session 437), 4:15 – 5 p.m., Booth 3129. Reception with beer

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Share your knowledge and solutions to more than 3,000 water and wastewater professionals at the 2017 Florida Water Resources Conference. Join industry experts dedicated to the improvement and sustainability of Floridas waters.

From the basic fundamentals to the most complex issues, submit your ideas for consideration in the FWRC technical program as sessions, workshops, or facility tours.

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Each year at WEFTEC the Water Environment Federation is pleased to host thousands of water professionals from all over the world. The following country pavilions are participating in this year’s exhibition:

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Danish Water Technology Group/Denmark Pavilion 7055

Italy (Air Clean & Salvatore Robuschi) 3506

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) 643

Korea Water and Wastewater Works Association 5447

Netherlands Business Pavilion 1801

Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation, Canada

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Yao Ling Co. Ltd., China/Taiwan 1644, 2763, 5522

These pavilions provide attendees access to global water quality solutions. We wish them much success in New Orleans!

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from “an engineering organization that had customers” to “a customer focused organization that owns assets.”

Other international experiences were presented by panelist Peter Joo Hee Ng, chief executive of Singapore Public Utility Board, who outlined some of the unique issues of providing water to 5.5 million people living on 700 km2 every day.

“You will appreciate that water secu-rity is nothing less than an existential challenge for us in Singapore,” he said. “The late Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s first prime minister, recognized this fact from day one, and famously said that water dominated every other policy and that every other policy had to bend at the knees for water supply.”

In addition to information coming from the panel, George Hawkins, CEO and general manager of DC Water (Washington, D.C.), pointed to the importance of two-way information sharing at WEFTEC.

“I have brought, I think, the largest contingent to WEFTEC of any utility in the United States,” he said. “The question is why? In one place, over the next 3 days, we have the best people in the industry to teach us what is the best in the world. It is an incred-ible opportunity.”

Hawkins also highlighted his utility’s work with WEF on green infrastructure initiatives as well as the need for part-nering between cities.

“The idea is that almost all of us are building green infrastructure in our cities,” he said. “It’s going to create a new workforce — not just in the building of the green infra-structure but in the maintaining of it. Those bioswales are going to fill up with silt. They are going to need to be updated. The plants are going to have to be replaced. That’s maintenance that’s going to mean ongoing jobs in the future.”

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Work at WEFPASSIONATE ABOUT WATER? Join our team and find out why the Washington Post named the Water Environment Federation as one of the top 150 workplaces in the greater metropolitan region in 2015. Current openings include Manager, Biosolids Program; and Director of Public Outreach and Communications. See www.wef.org/internal-job-openings for more information.


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Water Environment Federation Announces 2016 WEF Fellows At this afternoon’s Awards and Presidential

Celebration, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) will recognize 15 distinguished members as 2016 WEF Fellows. This prestigious designation recognizes career achievements, stature, and contri-butions to the water profession.

“WEF Fellows have made significant profes-sional accomplishments toward protecting public health and the environment through sustainable

water management,” said WEF Executive Director Eileen O’Neill. “The Federation is pleased to recognize and honor these outstanding profes-sionals for their positive impact and contributions to clean water.”

The WEF Fellows Recognition Program under-scores WEF’s reputation as a valuable water quality resource, which is due in large part to the expertise of its diverse membership. WEF

Fellows are recognized in various areas of exper-tise including design, education, operations, regulation, research, utility management, leader-ship, and more.

WEF Awards and Presidential Celebration, 5 – 5:45 p.m.,

Great Hall B. A reception precedes the awards ceremony

in the Great Hall Foyer. Awards display runs through

Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., WEF Plaza.

2016 WEF FellowsRobert Bastian U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Washington, D.C.)

Evangelina Belia Primodal (US) Inc. (Kalamazoo, Mich.)

Charles Bott Hampton Roads Sanitation District (Virginia Beach, Va.)

Phillip Feeney Brown and Caldwell (Retired) (Leesburg, Va.)

C. Dale Jacobson DD Consulting LLC (Omaha, Neb.)

Carl Janson Riordan Materials Corp. (Blue Bell, Pa.)

Samuel Jeyanayagam CH2M (Herndon, Va.)

Liliana Maldonado DC Water & Sewer Authority (Washington, D.C.)

Donald Mavinic University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada)

James Mihelcic University of South Florida (Tampa)

Paige Novak University of Minnesota (Minneapolis)

Karen Pallansch Alexandria (Va.) Renew Enterprises

Ralph “Rusty” Schroedel Jr. AECOM (Milwaukee, Wis.)

Art Umble MWH Global (Denver)

Thomas Wilson Thomas E. Wilson Environmental Engineers LLC (Barrington, Ill.)

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