Utility Technology Conference

2013

SessionsSessions

• Wastewater Wastewater Gardenview AGardenview A

• Collection Collection Gardenview BGardenview B

• Water Gardenview Water Gardenview C&DC&D

• Distribution Ballroom 3 Distribution Ballroom 3 & 4& 4

*Gardenview A *Gardenview B

George Reyer Pumping Station built in 1889

Omohundro Water Treatment Plant 1929

Central Wastewater Treatment Plant – Nashville

Built in 1958

Issues Facing the Water and Issues Facing the Water and Wastewater Industry in 2013Wastewater Industry in 2013

• Prepare for new regulationsPrepare for new regulations– Bio-solids RulesBio-solids Rules– Wastewater Lab RulesWastewater Lab Rules– Lead Free RulesLead Free Rules– Water LossWater Loss

• Operator certification exam changesOperator certification exam changes

EXAM Nov 2011Pass rate

May 2012Pass rate

Nov 2012Pass Rate

SWS 100% 100% 100%

WT1 100% 0% 100%

WT2 37% 50% 18%

WT3 50% 36% 15%

WT4 62% 50% 28%

DS1 64% 71% 50%

DS2 70% 66% 35%

TOTAL 62% 56% 33%

BNS 78% 75% 50%

WW1 80% 57% 50%

WW2 0% 60% 0%

WW3 47% 0% 4%

WW4 68% 10% 12%

CS1 80% 61% 62%

CS2 61% 42% 39%

TOTAL 61% 32% 27%

TN Exam

ABC Exam

Opportunities for the Water and Opportunities for the Water and Wastewater Industry in 2013Wastewater Industry in 2013

• Assess performance of recent technologyAssess performance of recent technology

• Take action to improve efficiencyTake action to improve efficiency

• TrainingTraining

Utility Technology Conference

2013