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page 6 Executive Board of Directors

page 8 Meet the Board of Directors

page 10 Social Media

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Conference Dates

NWEA Retreat Omaha April 16

Great Plains Conference April 17-18

Heartland Conference July 18-19

Annual Conference Nov 6-8

Board Meetings Dates

April 16, Omaha (Board Retreat)

April 17, Embassy Suites, Papillion

July 18, Kearney

November 6, Kearney

Table of Contents Board, Chairpersons & Staff

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The Nebraska Water Environment Association (NWEA) is a member association of the Water Environment Federation, a not-for-profit technical and educational organization that was founded in 1928. Its mission is to preserve and enhance the global water environment. Federation members are 41,000 water quality specialists from around the world, including environmental, civil and chemical engineers, biologists, government officials, treatment plant managers and operators, laboratory technicians, college professors, students, and equipment manufacturers and distributors.

2019 Executive Board

President Aaron Dressel (402) 363-2680

President Elect David Sykora (402) 444-3922

Vice President Lucas Billesbach (402) 934-3680

Federation Delegate Mike Milius (308) 227-2630

Secretary Brittany Travers (402) 880-0321

Treasurer George Hunt (402) 554-4842

NWOD Delegate Jeff Tiemann (402) 990-8303

Director-at-Large Amit Shrivastava (402) 926-7122

Director-at-Large Marc Rosso (531) 207-3244

Past President Tom Miller (515) 265-2222

2019 Committee Chairpersons

Arthur Sidney Bedell Award Daryl Kottwitz (402) 290-5484

Audit Roger Protzman (402) 371-5109

Awards Daryl Kottwitz (402) 290-5484

Collection System Vince Genco (402) 742-2934

Constitution & Bylaws Brittany Travers (402) 880-0321

Governmental Affairs Gary Brandt Derek Gardels

(402) 858-8856 (402) 926-7121

Great Plains Waste Management Blake Birkel (402) 934-3680

Industrial/Hazardous Waste Dillon Devitt (402) 926-7109

Life Member/Quarter Century Brittany Travers (402) 880-0321

Membership Kylie Wilmes (402) 399-1280

Nominating Todd Sukup (308) 254-6185

NWOD Advisory/Training Doug Glaze (308) 324-3902

Program David Sykora (402) 444-3922

Public Education Brittany Travers (402) 880-0321

Communications and Outreach Brittni Stephens-Yates (402) 938-2463

AdHoc Resource Recovery David Sykora (402) 444-3922

Safety Jeremy Walker (402) 458-5657

Scholarship Xu Li (402) 472-6042

Scott Wilber Award Zach Schulz (402) 392-9926

Student Activities Xu Li (402) 472-6042

Training Ryan Hurst (308) 832-1820

Young Professionals Steve Hanna (402) 399-1329

William D. Hatfield Award Keith Kontor (402) 727-2670

Staff

Co-Chair - Marc Rosso (531) 207-3244

Co-Chair - Jim Mahony (515) 306-6000

Roger Protzman (402) 371-6416

David Sykora (402) 444-3922

Tom Miller (515) 265-2222

Kathleen Alexander (402) 630-4161

HDR Graphics (402) 399-4814

Daryl Kottwitz (402) 290-5484

Jason Gilbert (402) 399-1389

Mike Arends (402) 444-3915

Todd Boling (402) 844-2220

Jon Harger (515) 233-8599

Lyle Christensen (402) 680-0142

Scott Bundy (402) 399-1357

Shawn Ovenden (402) 399-4896

Directory

Letter from the President 4

Federation Delegate Report 5

Executive Board 6

Editor’s Column 7

Meet the Board: Aaron Dressel 8

Social Media 10

Heartland Conference Ad 12

NWEA Safety Award Application 13-14

Scott Wilber Award Application 16

Snowball Conference 17-18

Great Plains Waste Management Conference 19

Great Plains Waste Management Conference Agenda 20-21

NWEA Wastewater Training Sessions 23

Nominations for 2019 WEF Awards 26

Trenchless Technology and Asset Management 27


Dear Members,

Growing up with parents who were both teachers, I always told myself that is one job I would never want to do. As some of you may already know; however, I’ve served on the public education committee for almost ten years now and have enjoyed going to all of the water festivals. There I teach future water professionals what we do daily to keep our communities safe and healthy; also what we do to keep the environment clean. It may seem like an extra chore, but well worth it to make the effort to encourage your local schools or civic groups to tour your facility. Most people have no idea what we really do, and I believe by inviting them for a tour and interacting with them, it will give them a real perspective.

Teaching can come in many forms and every one of us is likely doing it every day--whether we are teaching a new employee the ropes or a veteran employee a new way of doing things. Please keep this in mind every day as we continue to push through the daily activities.

On a final note, I encourage you to be safe out there! Spring is getting close, which will bring its own challenges. Slips, trips and falls will likely continue to be the most common safety issue. I’ve had my own share of them this last year--a knee injury (which required surgery) and three separate falls this winter due to ice. One required a hospital visit and as I left the doctor’s office he laughed and said, “Look out everyone--here comes accident-prone Aaron!” Stay safe, stay warm and keep educating!

AARON DRESSEL Nebraska Water Environment Association President

Letter from the President Federation Delegate Report

February 2019 Federation Delegate Report

As part of my roles as a delegate to WEF, I am currently serving on the Operators Initiative Workgroup. This group is lead by David Poe from the Arkansas WEA

Below is some information from our Workgroup Charter.

WORK GROUP DESCRIPTION:This workgroup will seek to assist the WEF Operator Advisory Panel in its mission of promoting and supporting the professional operator through the development of promotional materials to support and encourage participation in WEF operator-oriented programs and services, including the Operator Ingenuity Contest. The workgroup will also assist in the Panel’s current efforts to survey Member Association’s on operator workforce development, assist in the review of existing operator training materials (both WEF and Member Association developed) to provide a gap analysis for content. The workgroup will also assist in other WEF operator initiatives as the need arises. This includes but is not limited to the following:

• Promoting:

o The role of the professional operator in the community

o WEF Operations Challenge

o WEF OWWLs

• Promoting and endorsing ABC Professional Operator Designation

• Passing along information for utility managers on how to support operators in the workplace

• Inform Member Associations about available WEF and other operator training materials

• Distributing operator-oriented articles for Member Association magazines

• Defining long-term Member Association operator training strategy working with OAP

• Investigate workforce development for future operators and living wage material to provide deliverables to Member Associations for distribution

This committee has developed three task groups that include Operator Ingenuity Award Program, Work Force Development and Online Wastewater Library. Currently these task groups are working on collecting data and preparing some surveys.

The key goal of this Work Group is to find ways to support the professional wastewater operator. There is a common theme of trying to provide the operators a means to promote their profession, assist with testing and various other items and follow very closely to the noted needs of the Nebraska Water Environment Association. I am looking forward to the outcome of the task groups.

If you have any questions, concerns or ideas for the work group, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks,

MIKE MILIUSNWEA Delegate


Executive Board

Dear Members,

The executive board met during the Snowball Conference that was held in Kearney on January 23rd. This year was truly a snowball conference with the weather causing some dangerous driving conditions and only two other board members and I were able to make it--although most were able to join our meeting via conference call. One of the topics discussed was the student mentoring program that had good participation and will continue to help students get some experience outside the classroom. Also discussed was service project possibilities and the invigoration of Students and Young Professionals, so please keep encouraging them to take an active role in our organization.

The board will again have a strong attendance this year at the WEFMAX Conferences. These conferences are hosted by local MA’s throughout the country and present great opportunities to receive understanding of common issues affecting all MA’s throughout the country such as membership, leadership, and other topics. I will also have the opportunity to attend a networking workshop titled Partnering for Mutual Success in Alexandria, VA, on February 20-22. I’m looking forward to this chance to learn how other MA’s conduct business and hope to bring back some fresh ideas.

We received an update to the social media platform from Brittni Yates who has taken this head-on and is doing a great job. For those of you who haven’t heard yet, the NWEA is making a big push for becoming more active on social media platforms. You can now keep up-to-date with what is going on in the NWEA and WEF on Facebook and LinkedIn--please search NEBRASKA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION and get connected.

In conclusion, there are many training dates and locations to choose from throughout the rest of the year—they are all listed on the NEBWEA.ORG website. We are continually looking for volunteers! If you are willing to help educate or contribute in any way, please contact me at [email protected] or any other board member.


WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome members that have stepped into big shoes to fill as Executive Board and Committee Chairs. As with any association, the vitality of ours is in active participation in events and committees. Thank you for volunteering your time with the NWEA!

Marc Rosso, Membership Committee Chair of the Nebraska Section of AWWA, recently attended the Membership Summit in Denver. He learned about strategic marketing and how most marketing/advertising and branding is done with how and what we do. Everyone knows “how we do” and “what we do.” Not everyone knows why. Apparently the best marketing is done with “why we do.”

Marc here: I know “why I do” what I do and that is because I am inspired by my creations. That is what gets me out of bed in the morning to go to do anything. How does this apply to NWEA, you ask? I think that if we know “why we do” the good business of NWEA we can grow membership and serve our existing members better. So why do I do what I do for NWEA? For me, beyond growing relationships, is that deep down I feel like I am part of a family. When I need something I can reach out to any number of members to learn a new trick, solve a problem or be supportive of an NWEA initiative. Everyone is different so think about why we do what we do for NWEA and try to do more of that. In the end, we will all see a better member experience.

Branding logos. Totally unrelated to NWEA but it was interesting. Has anyone noticed the arrow in the FedEx logo? Or the bicycle in the Tour De France logo? Amazon, A to Z. Check it out. https://mashable.com/2014/10/25/logos-with-hidden-messages/#5OUoWWS5vmqy.

That’s it for now. Keep up the good work, see you at Great Plains!

Respectfully,

MARC ROSSO AND JIM MAHONY Publications Co-Chairs

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New Operators

Editor’s Column


Providing a value based, total solution, for all Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, and Chemical feed Equipment.Jon Harger 612.805.6383Cory Sonner 515.509.0470Office: 515.233.8599Ames, IA | Chanhassen MN

Meet the Board: Aaron Dressel

One of the things I’ve enjoyed the most about being part of the NWEA over the years is getting to know people from all corners of Nebraska and beyond. So here’s a little bit about me that you may not know.

I was born and raised in Rochester, MN, and have two siblings--an older brother who still resides in Rochester along with my parents and a younger brother who lives in Sequim, WA. My parents still live in the same house I grew up in with a small park separating them from the Rochester Public Works Department. My interest in public works started there and also developed from both of my grandfathers who both worked for public works departments and they told me the city will always take care of you.

After graduating from Mayo High School, I joined the Navy and served as a boiler technician on the U.S.S. Sacramento stationed out of Bremerton, WA. When I finished active duty, I completed my military obligation in the reserves serving in an Army National Guard unit.

I met my wife, Lisa, through her brother who lives in Rochester. After a short time, she convinced me to move to Nebraska because the winters aren’t as cold--although she neglected to tell me about the wind! We have been married 17 years and have two teenage boys--Christian, 16 and Jace, 13. They keep us busy with their many school activities and they also keep the refrigerator empty.

I enjoy restoring classic cars in my spare time and usually have too many irons in the fire.



1. Pick a team of people from your utility to manage the page. Each individual needs to have their own personal Facebook account. You’ll want at least two people to have access to the page, since you simply never know if someone might get hit by a bus. It’s a good idea to make sure that anyone who’s a manager is engaged with the page and has administrator access to it.

2. Go to facebook.com/pages. At the top of the page, you’ll see a green button that says “Create Page”. Click on it.

3. You’ll see two choices: “Business or Brand” and “Community or Public Figure”. Since your utility is usually seen as a “company” by most people (even if it’s city-owned), pick “Business or Brand”.

4. Facebook will ask you to name your page (typically, something along the lines of “Somewheresville Utilities” or “Gotham City Water and Sewer Department” will do).

5. Under “Category”, most utilities should choose “Public Utility Company” or “Water Utility Company”.

6. Enter your address and phone number, then click “Continue”.

7. Upload a profile picture. If you have a utility logo, this is the place to put it. You can skip this step if you want, but it’s really easy to step outside your front door and take a picture of the plant or utility office with your phone, and pictures make a huge difference in setting the tone for your page.

8. Upload a cover photo. Again, even a mediocre picture is better than nothing. A picture of your plant or a utility truck would be perfect here.

9. Your page is done! There are lots of additional steps you can take from here to refine and improve your page, but Facebook will nudge you to do them. Getting the page up and running is your first task, and once you’ve gotten over this hill, the rest is just a matter of practice and a little bit of effort.

BRIAN GONGOL Vice President, DJ Gongol & Associates

FACEBOOK 101

NWEA would like to increase our community engagement and improve our social outreach efforts. The Communications and Outreach Committee (Brittni Stephens-Yates and Ryan Hurst) presented recently at the Snowball Conference, in which we presented the VALUE of SOCIAL MEDIA. Social media is not always an online distraction or a procrastination platform. While some may be addicted to their social media networks, it is one of the best ways to stay informed and deliver messages to the masses. In response to the audience feedback, below are steps of how to create a Facebook page for your own community or utility use!

Ryan Hurst’s lovely head (right)

Social Media

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NEBRASKA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION2018-2019 SAFETY AWARD APPLICATION

T H I S Y E A R ’ S A W A R D P E R I O D : J U N E 1 – M A Y 3 1 , 2 0 1 9

2019 HEARTLAND OPERATORS CONFERENCEJ U L Y 1 8 - 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 | N E B W E A . O R G

1. N A M E O F FAC I L I T Y:

STREET, P.O. BOX, or R.R.:

CITY: STATE: ZIP:

CONTACT PERSON: TITLE:

PHONE #: EMAIL ADDRESS:

A. LIST THE NUMBER OF LOST TIME ACCIDENTS: B. LIST THE NUMBER OF LOST DAYS: C. LIST THE NUMBER OF LOST HOURS:

PROVIDE A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF LOST TIME ACCIDENTS BELOW

1 TO 4 OPERATORS ACTUAL NUMBER OF CERTIFIED OPERATORS AT THE FACILITY: TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AT THE FACILITY:

5 TO 9 OPERATORS ACTUAL NUMBER OF CERTIFIED OPERATORS AT THE FACILITY: TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AT THE FACILITY:

10+ OPERATORS ACTUAL NUMBER OF CERTIFIED OPERATORS AT THE FACILITY: TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AT THE FACILITY:

LAGOONS ACTUAL NUMBER OF CERTIFIED OPERATORS AT THE FACILITY: TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AT THE FACILITY:

INDUSTRIAL ACTUAL NUMBER OF CERTIFIED OPERATORS AT THE FACILITY: TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AT THE FACILITY:

2. FAC I L I T Y C AT E G O R I E S - C H E C K B OX A N D E N T E R N U M B E R O F P E R S O N N E L

3. N A M E O F P E R S O N R E S P O N S I B L E F O R T H E S A F E T Y P R O G R A M (If different than contact person listed above)

4. S A F E T Y R E CO R D

NAME: TITLE:

Online registration for attendees and exhibitors is encouraged. Check out the information on Training, conferences, and more.

Mid-May, 2019: Heartland Brochure Mailed to members and posted online.

July 17, 2019 at 4:00pm: NWOD Business Meeting with a social to follow, we will have appetizers and drink tickets/cash bar open to all vendors and attendees.

July 18-19, 2019: Certification Training/Review will be offered to registrants with the Exam. All Grades proctored by NDEQ. To take the exam you will need to apply with NDEQ before June 20, 2019.

July 18, 2019: Golf outing following the last session

Registration for attendees & exhibitors: On-line (nebwea.org) or by mail (Due: July 13, 2019)

Motel Accommodations: Holiday Inn-Kearney 308.237.5971

Exhibitor Contact: Lee Dunn: 402-709-3646, [email protected]

Cory Christensen: 402-769-8244, [email protected]

Educational Credits: NDEQ: 10.0 upon approval; HHSS: TBD

NWOD Committee Chairman: Doug Glaze 308-746-6253 or [email protected]

(402) 551-7995(402) 553-5879 Fax

(319) 550-6697(319) 550-6919 Fax

Location:4428 South 108th StreetOmaha, NE 68137

4403 1st Ave SE, Suite 411DCedar Rapids, Iowa 52402

Chris Johnson Lee DunnMatt Moul

(402) 551-7995(402) 553-5879 Fax

(319) 550-6697(319) 550-6919 Fax



Chris JohnsonLee DunnMatt Moul

(402) 551-7995(402) 553-5879 Fax

(319) 550-6697(319) 550-6919 Fax





(402) 551-7995(402) 553-5879 Fax

(319) 550-6697(319) 550-6919 Fax



Chris JohnsonLee Dunn Matt Moul

(402) 551-7995(402) 553-5879 Fax

(319) 550-6697(319) 550-6919 Fax




(402) 551-7995(402) 553-5879 Fax

(319) 550-6697(319) 550-6919 Fax





NEBRASKA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION2018-2019 SAFETY AWARD APPLICATION CONTINUED

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5. D O E S YO U R FAC I L I T Y O R M U N I C I PA L I T Y H AV E I N I N V E S T I G AT I O N T E A M ?

6. T R A I N I N G A N D CO M M U N I C AT I O N

7. D O E S YO U R FAC I L I T Y CO N D U C T S A F E T Y I N S P E C T I O N S ?

8. W H Y D O YO U F E E L YO U R FAC I L I T Y D E S E R V E S T H E S A F E T Y AWA R D ? (Please write on separate paper)

A. HOW DO YOU COMMUNIICATE SAFETY WITH YOUR EMPLOYEES? (Check all that apply)

B. HOW DO EMPLOYEES COMMUNICATE SAFETY CONCERNS WITH YOU? BRIEFLY EXPLAIN BELOW

C. HOW DOES YOUR COMPANY OR MUNICIPALITY HANDLE SAFETY ORIENTATION FOR NEW EMPLOYEES? BRIEFLY DESCRIBE BELOW

D. PLEASE PROVIDE A LIST OF TRAINING TOPICS CONDUCTED AND HOW EACH TOPIC WAS CONDUCTED (I.E. MEETING, HANDOUT, ETC.)

E. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF HOW TRAINING IS DOCUMENTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION

MEETINGS HANDOUT MATERIALS TAIL-GATE DISCUSSIONS PREMADE PROGRAMS OTHER

IF YES, PLEASE BRIEFLY DESCRIBE WHO, WHAT, WHEN AND HOW, THEN HOW THE RESULTS OF THE INSPECTION ARE HANDLED

Burke Awards may now be given annually. To be eligible for the Burke Award, facilities need to have submitted applications the prior two years in addition to sending in an application for the 2018 -2019 year. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JULY 5, 2019. Please mail this form with supporting

documentation to: Olsson Associates, Attn: Jeremy Walker, 601 P St, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68508. Phone: 402-458-5657.

EXPLAIN BELOW

IF YES, BRIEFLY DESCRIBE ON A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER WHAT CRITERIA TRIGGERS AN INVESTIGATION, THE PROCEDURE TAKEN, AND WHEN CONDUCTED WHAT IS DONE WITH THE OUTCOME OF THE INVESTIGATION.

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2019 SNOWBALLS FOR THE SNOWBALL CONFERENCE

The 28th Annual Snowball Wastewater Conference was held January 23-24, 2019 at the Kearney Holiday Inn. For the second year in a row and only the third time in the history of the conference was the attendance affected by snow! After all it is called the “Snowball Conference”! The conference is cosponsored by the League of Nebraska Municipalities-Utilities Section and the Nebraska Water Operators Division (NWOD) of the Nebraska Water Environment Association (NWEA) a member of the National Water Federation (WEF). This year the conference attendance totaled about 240 with 192 operators in attendance. The past 28 years more than 6,968 operators, engineers, and wastewater related company representatives have participated at this conference with over 281 hours of recertification “relicensing” credit for wastewater participants. This year licensed wastewater attendees received 10.5 hours toward their wastewater relicensing and water operators received up to 5.0 hours depending on which sessions they attended (scanned or signed in on). Certificates were issued with wastewater hours but those with water licenses will need to view the credit hour list posted on the League’s website at www.lonm.org

This year the conference morning sessions included basic operations of a collection system, damage prevention and 811 proposed changes, liquids/solids interface measurement, value of social media, ABC’s of sampling, manhole rehabilitation, sludge drying, and smoke testing/troubleshooting. The afternoon session included the city of York water reclamation facility project, SCADA options/requirements, pump applications, sewer rate studies and a repeat of the session on damage prevention 811 changes.

On Thursday, January 24th, following the operator breakfast, Aaron Dressel and Doug Glaze provided NWEA and NWOD updates on activities of the association. Following the breakfast updates the morning sessions included an SRF funding update, an NDEQ round table discussion with the field specialists, update on the operation certification program and Lash Chaffin of the League provided an industry and liability update.

Speakers at this year’s conference included Duane Grasshorn of PeopleService, Jill Geyer of Nebraska 811, Chris Johnson of Gurney & Associates, Ryan Hurst of the city of Minden, Brittni Stephens-Yates and Michael Oneby of Olsson, Bret Melson of Johnson Service, Gary Wesselschmidt of Huber Technology, Mike Lucas and Randy Hellbusch of Nebraska Rural Water Association, Brent Peterson of HDR Engineering, Mike Larson of Larson Data Communications, Brian Gongol of Gongol & Associates, Aaron Dressel city of York, Doug Glaze city of Lexington, John Danforth, Mike McBride of NDEQ. A special “thank you” to the NDEQ field staff for the roundtable discussion session. This year’s conference adjourned following a session with Lash Chaffin of the League of Nebraska Municipalities providing insight on liability and water/wastewater industry issues. This year evaluations were given to the participants for input on how we are doing and for input for future training. About 25 percent were returned with some very good ideas on topics and speakers to help in the planning of future conferences. The input is greatly appreciated!

A special “thank you” to the Holiday Inn for providing excellent facilities and great food for the conference events. Once again, the meals were filling and delicious! A special thank you to the following companies (listed alphabetically) that supported this year’s 28th Annual Snowball Conference by providing exhibits, speakers and/or sponsorship, which always help make the conference a big success.

ROB PIERCE League of Municipalities

Snowball ConferenceSCOTT WILBER AWARD APPLICATION

Any member of the Nebraska Water Environment Association or Nebraska Wastewater Operators Division is eligible to apply or nominate a fellow member as a possible recipient of the Scott Wilber Award.

All applicants will be evaluated by the Scott Wilber Award Committee. Award categories include Best in Class for each of the four facility size classes, Innovation, Outstanding Facility, as well as potential submission at a national WEF level. Those selected to receive an award will be notified and presented the award at the Annual Fall Conference. Application or nomination shall be received by July 1, 2019. Completed applications should be submitted to Zach Schulz, PE., 11717 Burt Street, Suite 210, Omaha, NE 68154, 402.934.3681/fax, or email [email protected].

A P P L I C AT I O N F O R M U N I C I PA L O F I N D U S T R I A L S COT T W I L B E R AWA R D

YOU ARE APPLYING FOR WHICH AWARD? MUNICIPAL

YES

YES

INDUSTRIAL

NO

NO

N A M E O F FAC I L I T Y:

MAILING ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP:

NWEA/NWOD MEMBERSHIP #:

NAME OF FACILITY CONTACT: PHONE #:

H O W M A N Y E M P LOY E E S D O E S T H E T R E AT M E N T FAC I L I T Y H AV E O N S TA F F ? FULL-TIME: PART-TIME:

AV E R AG E I N F LU E N T B O D LO A D I N G : LBS/DAY AV E R AG E D A I LY F LO W: MGD

T H E AC R E AG E I N S I D E O F T H E FAC I L I T Y F E N C E L I N E I S :

H A S T H E C H I E F O P E R ATO R S E R V E D AT T H E FAC I L I T Y F O R O N E Y E A R ?

I F A M U N I C I PA L A P P L I C AT I O N , A R E T H E FAC I L I T Y P E R S O N N E L A L S O I N C H A R G E O F S E W E R L I N E M A I N T E N A N C E ?

H O W M A N Y A R E C E R T I F I E D O P E R ATO R S ?

T R E AT M E N T FAC I L I T Y T Y P E

MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL PROCESS INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT INDUSTRIAL DOMESTIC

AG E O F FAC I L I T Y A N D DAT E (S) O F U P G R A D E S :

If you have any questions regarding the completion of this application, please call Zach Schulz at (402) 392.9926. We look forward to visiting your facility.

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Allied Systems Inc.

DJ Gongol & Associates, Inc.

Electric Pump Inc.

Elliott Sanitation Equipment Company

Engineered Equipment Solutions, Inc

Gilmore & Associates, Inc.

GPM

Gurney & Associates, Inc.

Hach Company

HDR Engineering, Inc.

HOA Solutions Inc.

Huber Technology

Iowa Pump Works

Jasper Engineering & Equipment

JCI Industries, Inc.

Johnson Service Company

Larson Data Communications, Inc.

MacQueen Equipment

Midland Scientific, Inc.

Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers

Municipal Automation & Control

Municipal Supply Inc. of Nebraska

Nebraska 811

Nebraska Rural Water Association

Olsson

PeopleService, Inc.

Rose Equipment Inc.

U. S. Cellular

Vessco, Inc.

Willco Inc.Ryan Hurst invites participants to get comfortable with social media for their utilities

Aaron Dressel addresses the conference

63RD GREAT PLAINS WASTE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCEA P R I L 1 7 & 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 | E M B A S S Y S U I T E S , L A V I S T A N E B R A S K A

1 2 5 2 0 W E S T P O R T P A R K W A Y, L A V I S T A , N E 6 8 1 2 8Snowball Conference Continued

RETURN COMPLETED FORM WITH PAYMENT (PAYABLE TO NWEA) BY APRIL 9, 2019 TO: Scott Bundy, HDR Engineering, Inc., 1917 S. 67th St., Omaha, NE 68106 | [email protected], 402.399.1357, fax: 402.399.4918

2019 GREAT PLAINS WASTE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

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Address

City State Zip

Phone Email

Payment/Checks

Make all checks payable to the Nebraska Water Environment Association (NWEA). Refunds will not be given for those who preregister and do not attend.

Sponsor Contribution

If you wish to help defray the cost of the Icebreaker, for sponsorship opportunities please contact Scott Bundy:

Phone: 402.399.1357 Email: [email protected]

Hotel Accommodations

Embassy Suites Group Rate: $139

Address: 12520 Westport Parkway, La Vista, NE 68128Phone: 402.331.7400 or

1.800.EMBASSYMention Group Code: “NE9”Reserve by 3/15/19

Courtyard by Marriott Group Rate: $119

Address: 12560 Westport Parkway, La Vista, NE 68128Phone: 402.339.4900Mention Group Code: “NWER”Reserve by 3/15/19

University Poster Session

University of Nebraska students will be displaying research posters on Thursday.

NWEA Scholarship

NWEA endows a fund offering a minimum of $2,000 per year in scholarships for full-time university

students and/or for continuing education of members. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Continuing Education

Wastewater Operator:

*Wednesday Conference – 2 hrs.* NE Municipal WW Operators: Thursday – 7 hrs.

Solid Waste: SWANA Credits

*Wednesday Facility Tours – 4 CEUs*Thursday Conference – 7 CEUs

*CEU Credits identified are preliminary estimates

Questions

Please contact Conference Chair Blake Birkel:


Important Conference Information

Check ONE Affiliation Box: Check All That Apply:

Water Environment Association

Solid Waste Industry

American Public Works Association

Register online with credit card payment | nebwea.org > training > conferences

All Tracks (1-6)..................................................................................$120.00 (on-site: $130.00) Both Days: NWEA, SWANA, APWA (Does not include Wednesday SWANA Facility Tours)

Adder..................................................................................................$60.00 (on-site: $75.00) Wednesday SWANA Facility Tours

NWEA Scholarship Donation.....................................................$

Total Enclosed.................................................................................$


Great Plains Waste Management Conference Agenda

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

7:15 AM Registration Opens

SWANA Facility Tours: Tours are an additional fee and available on a first registered, first served basis. Lunch will be provided.

7:45 AM Board Bus; Leave Embasssy Suites promptly at 8:00 AM. Tour includes the following:

NatureWorks - Cargill; Blair, NE Butler County Landfill; David City, NE *Other Tour Stops

Return to Embassy Suites5:00 PM

TRACK 1NWEA Young Professionals Location: Dapper II/III

8:00 AMEngineering Ethics - “Has This Ever Happened to You?”; Todd Weidemann & Bruce Smith, Woods & Aitken LLP

9:00 AM

Women in Engineering - Changing the Industry and Promoting Diversity and Inclusion; Sarah Espinosa & Allison Morris, Burns & McDonnell

9:45 AM Break

TRACK 2NWEA Stormwater/Water Quality Location: Dapper II/III

10:00 AM

Quantifying the Contribution of Environmental Sources in Antelope Creek Under Dry/Wet-Weather Conditions; Dr. Xu Li, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

10:30 AMPlatte River Flows Re-timing for Endangered Species (Sturgen, Plover, Tern); Rick Wilson, JEO

11:00 AMIdentifying and Managing the Real Risk Along Streams: Cole Creek Watershed Study; Nick Sutko, Jacobs

11:45 AMMicrobial Source Tracking Around Lake Ontario; Zach Staley, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

12:15 PM Lunch Break (Not Provided)

Track 3NWEA Industrial Waste/Innovative Technology Location: Dapper II/III

1:45 PMEnhanced and Simple Wet-Weather Treatment with Pile Cloth Media Filtration; Steve Stanish, Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.

2:15 PMClass A Biosolids Produced with Closed Alkaline Process; Kevin Bauer, Schwing Bioset

2:45 PMIndustrial Compact Primary Treatment Solutions; Matthew Bokenkroger, Hydro International

3:15 PM Break

3:30 PMWashwaterless Fine Screening in Industrial Applications; Jim O’Leary, OR-TEC, Inc.

4:00 PMPhosphorus Recovery and Upcycling in the Utility of the Future; Menachem Tabanpour, CNP Airprex

4:30 PMFood-grade Oil Wastewater Treatment Expansion and Startup Experiences; Brian Mulinix, HDR

5:00 PMIcebreaker Social Windsor VI

Thursday, April 18, 2019

TRACK 4NWEA Collection Systems Conference Location: Dapper II/III


Collection Systems

8:00 AMGIS Reconciliation for Sanitary Sewer Modeling; Scott Humphrey, HDR

8:30 AMProven Innovation in Wet-Weather Treatment Strategies and Technologies; Jim Fitzpatrick, Black & Veatch

9:15 AM

Revenge of the Mole People: The Hazards of Going Below the Surface and How to Avoid Them by Design; Brian Gongol, DJ Gongol & Associates

9:45 AMSarpy County & Cities Wastewater Agency and Phase 1A Implementation; Leanne Ziettlow & Joe Roberts, HDR

10:15 AM Break - University Poster Presentations

Regulatory

10:30 AM4-State Government Affairs Update; Derek Gardels, NWEA

11:00 AMA Workforce Transition: How to Assure Water Infrastructure Quality; Jim Wathen, NICET

11:30 AMWater Quality Updates and Lessons Learned; Dan LeMaistre, NDEQ

12:00 PM

Lunch (Provided) Location: Windsor VI

Speakers: Ken Sitler & Jim Weber, USSTRATCOM

WRRF

1:15 PMNorth Liberty’s Membrane Bioreactor & Nutrient Reduction Expansion Project; Jennifer Ruddy, Fox Engineering Associates, Inc.

2:00 PMUtilizing Innovative Tactics and Trenchless Technology to Restore Critical Infrastructure at Omaha MRWRRF; Matthew Hubel, Schemmer

2:30 PM

Improving Energy Efficiency in Wastewater Treatment by Using DOE and UNL Benchmarking Tools; Bruce Dvorak, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

3:00 PM Break - University Poster Presentations

CSO/Wet-Weather/Resource Recovery

3:15 PMUpgrading a Digester Facility to Improve Stabilization of Biosolids and Maximize Gas Production; Suzie Carpenter, Black & Veatch

3:45 PM

Benefits of Adsorption Upstream of Primary Clarification to Reduce Energy Consumption and Increase Energy Production; Jeremey Lay, Bartlett & West

4:30 PMNWEA Communications Update; Brittni Stephens-Yates & Shawn Ovenden, NWEA

5:00 PM Adjourn

TRACK 5SWANA Solid Waste Management Conference Location: Dapper I


8:00 AMOmaha Waste Collections; Jim Theiler & James Kee, City of Omaha; Michael Miller, SCS Engineers

8:45 AMButler County Landfill Siting for Expansion; Kelly Danielson, Waste Connections

9:15 AM

Reduction of Landfill Gas Through an Intermediate Cover with a Coestruded EVOH Geomembrane; Dr. Jongwan Eun, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

9:45 AMMounth Trashmore - Transformation to Trails & Overlook; Luke Cunningham, HDR


10:30 AMAMPT It Up! Employee Recognition Strategy; Donna Garden, City of Lincoln

11:00 AMCity of Lincoln Four Season Waste Sort; Christine Collier, SCS Engineers

11:30 AM NDEQ Update; Jeff Edwards & Erik Waiss, NDEQ

12:00 PM



1:15 PMUnique Safety Risks for Field Operations at Solid Waste Facilities; Jeff Phillips, Barker Lemar Engineering Consultants

1:45 PMRemedial Action for Residential Wells; Jason Byler, Olsson

2:15 PMIllegal Tire Dumping in Rural Lancaster County; Willa DiCostanzo, Keep Lincoln and Lancaster County Beautiful


3:15 PMSarpy County Renewable Natural Gas Plan; Greg MacLean, BioResource Development, LLC

3:45 PMUPLINK: A Useful Tool; Lin Quenzer, City of Lincoln

4:15 PM

Understanding Industrial Resource Management and Its Role in the Future of Sustainability; Jack MacLean, Casella Resource Solutions

4:45 PMSWANA Cash Drawing; $100, Must be present to win

5:00 PM Adjourn

Thursday, April 18, 2019

TRACK 6APWA Nebraska Chapter Spring Conference Location: Gatsby


8:00 AM Benefits of Roundabouts; Mike Piernicky, Olsson

8:30 AMCity of Papillion/PMRNRD Levee Certification Process; Lindy Rogers, FYRA Engineering

9:15 AMProfessional Ethics & Legal Issues in the Engineering and Construction Industries; Brent Meyer, Husch Blackwell, LLP


10:30 AM

City of Blair and Washington County Rural Water System Pump Station Upgrade Project; Al Schoemaker, City of Blair; Zach Nelson, PMRNRD

11:00 AMUtilizing LiDar: Technology-Based Solutions for Public Works Projects; William Knight & Whitney Lynn, Wilson & Company

11:45 AMAPWA Nebraska Chapter Awards Submittal Process; Gayle Sturdivant & Austin Rowser, APWA Awards Committee

12:00 PM



1:15 PMA Risk-Based Approach to Sewer System Maintenance; Wes Farrand & Brett Paige, Snyder & Associates

2:00 PMLower Platte River Drought Mitigation Plan; John Engel, HDR; Paul Woodward, PMRNRD

2:30 PM

Water Interconnectivity Study (City of Lincoln and Metropolitan Utilities District); Donna Garden, City of Lincoln; Dave DeBoer, Metropolitan Utilities District


3:15 PM168th Street Dodge to Maply Construction Success Story; Jeff Babcock, City of Omaha

3:45 PM

33rd and Cornhusker Project - Visualize the Bigger Picture; Roger Figard, RTSD; Stacey Roach, Olsson; Taylor Plummer, Ochsner Hare + Hare the Olsson Studio

4:30 PMNational Emergency Management Technical Committee Update and Roundtable; Vicki Twerdochlib, HDR

5:00 PM Adjourn

Questions? Please contact Conference Chair Blake Birkel:



Wastewater Certification Training Sessions

July 18-19, 2019 Kearney Holiday Inn with Heartland Conference registration, Kearney, NE

August 19-21, 2019 Theresa Street Wastewater Facility 2400 Theresa St, Lincoln, NE

October 14-16, 2019 NECC Lifelong Learning Center 801 East Benjamin Avenue Norfolk, NE

Contact Hours NDEQ: 24 (pending approval) (July - 10 (pending approval))

Agenda 7:30a-8a: Registration & Welcome 5:00p: Adjourn

This course covers wastewater sources and characteristics, math, hydraulics, lift stations, flow measurement, preliminary treatment, primary treatment, secondary treatment, disinfection, digestion, solids handling and disposal, sampling & laboratory, safety, laws and regulations. Hands on application of math and many practical exercises designed to help prepare you for your certification exams are included.

Wastewater One Day Training Sessions

May 9, 2019 Chamber of Commerce 753 33rd Ave., Columbus, NE

September 12, 2019 Omaha Papillion Creek WWTP 15705 Harlan Lewis Road, Omaha, NE

Contact Hours NDEQ: 6.5 (pending approval)

Agenda, Instructor and additional information to be posted online and in The Effluent Line when available.

Contact Ryan Hurst, NWEA Training Chairman [email protected] 308.830.3824

NEBWEA.ORG

Information sources for training, conferences, job listings and more (Events and NWOD tabs).

RegistrationPre-Registration AND Pre-Payment is required for Certification Training.

Return completed form with payment (payable to NWEA) to:

Ryan Hurst, NWEA Training Chairman [email protected] 308.830.3824 NEBWEA.ORG

Certification Exam Separate Registration!!

Submit to NDEQ a Minimum of 30 days before the exam date

The wastewater certification test will follow the last day of training & will be administered and paid for separately to the NDEQ. You can obtain the registration form from the NDEQ website deq.state.ne.us or posted on our websites.

NDEQ Exam Application Deadlines:

Kearney – June 14, 2019 Lincoln – July 18, 2019 Norfolk – September 12, 2019

RETURN COMPLETED FORM WITH PAYMENT (PAYABLE TO NWEA) TO: Scott Bundy, HDR Engineering, Inc., 8404 Indian Hills Drive, Omaha, NE 68114 | [email protected], 402.399.1357, fax: 402.399.4918

2019 WASTEWATER TRAINING REGISTRATION FORM$350 CERTIFICATION TRAINING

Aug. 19-21, 2019 | LINCOLN, NE Oct. 14-16, 2019 | NORFOLK, NE

$75 ONE-DAY TRAINING ($85 ON-SITE REGISTRATION) May 9, 2019 | COLUMBUS, NE Sept. 12, 2019 | OMAHA, NE

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