2008 NEWEA ENERGY SPECIALTY CONFERENCE, EXHIBIT AND TOUR

APRIL 22, 2008 - DOUBLETREE HOTEL, LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS

 

NEWEA’s newly created Energy Committee is proud to announce a one-day Energy Specialty Seminar, Exhibit and Tour to be held on Tuesday, April 22^nd at the Doubletree Hotel in Lowell, MA.  This energy specialty conference will feature two concurrent technical tracks. Track 1, “Energy Use Management and Engineering the Energy Upgrade,” will focus on energy efficiency and conservation measures at wastewater treatment facilities. Track 2, “Alternative Energy and the Carbon Footprint,” will feature presentations on using renewable energy sources at treatment plants. A combined general session after lunch will discuss integrating energy efficiency and renewable energy. To conclude this spectacular event, a tour of the Lowell, Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Facility will be given on Tuesday afternoon.

To complement the technical sessions, we will feature a select group of exhibitors, who will display the latest technologies and products with a keen interest in energy efficiency and renewable energy.

This one-day energy specialty event will focus on energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy sources for wastewater treatment facilities.

• Engineers

• Operators & Managers

• Consultants

• Planners

• Representatives from local, state and federal agencies

• Others are encouraged to attend this informative seminar on energy.

 

Registration:  Energy Registration Flyer

Exhibit Opportunities Available!  Download the Energy Exhibitor Prospectus - Deadline April 4^th

 

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2008 NEWEA WATER FOR PEOPLE SPECIALTY SEMINAR

APRIL 29, 2008 - EPA LABORATORY, CHELMSFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

 

The New England Water Environment Association’s (NEWEA) Water For People Committee will be hosting a one-day specialty seminar, “Strategies for Managing Your Personnel During a Pandemic” on April 29^th at the EPA Laboratory in Chelmsford, MA.  This one-day program will focus on how managers and operators can improve preparations for maintaining wastewater treatment operations during a flu pandemic or other natural disaster.  Seminar will provide an opportunity to discuss how the current operator shortage affects emergency planning in New England and in developing countries and how effective preplanning can mitigate the impacts that a flu pandemic can have on a department's operations.

 

Registration:  WFP Registration Flyer - Deadline April 18th

 

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2008 NEWEA CSO/WWI SPECIALTY SEMINAR & EXHIBIT

MAY 6 - 7, 2008 - RADISSON HOTEL, NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

NEWEA’s Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO)/Wet Weather Issues (WWI) Committee will be hosting a two-day CSO/WWI Specialty Conference, Exhibit and Tour on May 6-7^th in Nashua, NH.  This specialty conference features 38 federal, state, municipal and consultant presenters; three concurrent sessions, exhibitor displays; a reception Tuesday evening as well as a tour to the Nashua Wastewater Treatment Facility.  We expect this seminar will attract over 200 attendees, including engineers, consultants, scientists, planners, operators, and representatives from state, local and federal agencies.

 

Tuesday’s program will begin with warm welcomes from CSO Committee Chair Matt Davis, NEWEA President Robert Cutone, and Nashua, NH Mayor Donnalee Lozeau. Nancy Wheatley of Water Resource Strategies; Roger Janson and Jim Hanlon of the EPA will bring us up-to-date on the status of the National Blending Policy. Following this, state regulators from Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts will let us know the status of CSO and other wet weather issues in their states.  

 

On Tuesday afternoon we will provide three concurrent technical sessions; Case studies from Upper Blackstone, Manchester, Greater Lawrence, Narragansett Bay Commission, Chicopee and Hartford MDC; session two will investigate CSO reduction, Boston’s city-wide model, water quality and sampling and session three will provide in-depth exploration of excess flow and stormwater treatment, buried and tunnel storage, screening & disinfection. A networking reception will conclude Tuesday’s technical program.

 

Wednesday’s program will start off with a presentation on the Merrimack River Study, followed by presentations by the Merrimack River Consortium Communities of Greater Lawrence, Lowell, Haverhill, Manchester and Nashua. To conclude this spectacular conference, an afternoon tour to the Nashua Wastewater Treatment Facility will be offered.  

 

Exhibit Opportunities Available!  Download the Exhibitor Prospectus - Deadline is April 18^th

Registration Information

 

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NEW ENGLAND WATER FOR PEOPLE GALA

SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2008 - FENWAY PARK

 

The NEWWA & NEWEA Water for People Committees invite you to attend the Biennial Gala being held at the home of the WORLD CHAMPION BOSTON RED SOX on Saturday, May 10th!

 

The Fenway Park Gala will be held in the EMC Club and will feature a live Red Sox donated item memorabilia auction, a buffet reception style meal and pre-gala Fenway Park tours will be available.  Please help us support Water For People’s vision of “a world were all people have access to safe drinking water and sanitation, where no child suffers or dies from a water related disease.” by sponsoring this gala event.  Tickets are limited so please reserve your place now.

 

Register/Sponsor

 

For more information/questions contact: David VanHoven, Gala Co-chair at 617-368-3613 or email.

 

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2008 NEWEA SPRING MEETING & EXHIBIT

JUNE 1-4, 2008, HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS

 

Welcome to the NEWEA Spring Meeting & Exhibit!  This year’s annual meeting will take place at the recently renovated Cape Codder Resort & Spa in Hyannis, MA.  Technical session on nutrients, energy, stormwater, wetlands and a one-day utility management workshop will be offered along with exhibitor displays, operation challenge competition, and tours to the Falmouth WWTF and Provincetown WW.  Download the preliminary program for more information. 

 

The spring meeting will also host exhibits.  Exhibitors will be located around the perimeter of the main room, where all breaks, receptions, lunch (Tuesday) and the operation challenge event will take place.  Space is limited.  First-come, First-served.  Download the exhibitor prospectus for more information.

 

Hotel Reservation Information is located in the preliminary program.  Hotel deadline is May 12^th.  Call the Cape Codder Resort at 888-297-2200 or book online.  Group Code:  NEWEA

 

Preliminary Program

Registration Form - pre-registration deadline is May 23^rd.

Exhibitor Prospectus - deadline is May 23^rd.

 

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2008 IWA NORTH AMERICAN MEMBRANE RESEARCH CONFERENCE - Cosponsored by NEWEA, AWWA and WEF AUGUST 10 - 13, 2008 - UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, AMHERST, MAS SACHUSETTS

 

The University of Massachusetts, Amherst will host the 2008 IWA Membrane Research Conference August 10-13, 2008.  The conference will showcase advances in membrane technologies for water and wastewater treatment as well as novel membrane materials and processes.  The conference will provide a forum for discussion of these issues; all sessions will be 30-45 minute plenary sessions with time for questions and discussion.  Opportunities will also be provided for networking and group recreational activities. 

 

Conference Themes

   ~ Advances in Membrane Materials and Modeling

   ~ Drinking Water Treatment

   ~ Wastewater Treatment and Reuse                 

   ~ Gas Transfer Applications

   ~ Desalination                                                   

   ~ Fouling Mechanisms and Control

 

The 2008 IWA North American Membrane Research Conference is is co-sponsored by the New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA), AWWA and WEF.  For more information, go to www.ecs.umass.edu/membrane/.

 

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NEWEA COLLECTION SYSTEMS SPECIALTY SEMINAR & EXHIBIT

SEPTEMBER 10, 2008, WESTFORD REGENCY, WESTFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

 

The Collection Systems Committee of the New England Water Environment Association is pleased to announce a Specialty Seminar on Sept. 10^th in Westford, MA.  The seminar will focus on covering design; construction; operations and maintenance; and rehabilitation topics. 

 

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - ABSTRACT SUBMITTAL DEADLINE:  May 2, 2008

“Design; Construction; Operations and Maintenance and Rehabilitation”

 

Abstracts should include specific topics involved with any / all facets of the design, construction; operations and maintenance; and rehabilitation of sanitary sewage conveyance systems such as:

 

Administration Procedures; Odor, Sulfide and/or Corrosion Control; Computer Applications (Digital, GIS, Modeling); Preparing for Emergencies; Designing with Maintenance in Mind; Regulatory Related Issues / Changes; Infiltration/Inflow (I/I); Rehabilitation Methods (Pipes and Manholes); Inspection Techniques / PACP / MACP; Safety (Including confined space issues); Low Head/Pressure Sewer Systems; Siphon Design and Maintenance; Maintenance Equipment / Techniques; Wastewater Flow Control; Control of SSOs / CMOM; Flow Metering Techniques / Systems; Trenchless Technologies / Tunneling; Wastewater Pumping Systems; Training and Human Resources; Management Systems; Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Programs; Innovative Systems / Approaches; Private Source I/I Control Techniques; Energy Concerns/Initiatives/Incentives; Public Outreach and Geotechnical Issues

 

Submit Coll System Abstract On-Line.

Download Collection Systems Call For Abstracts (PDF) or (doc)

 

For more information/questions contact: Kevin Olson, CS Vice Chair at 978/470-0666 or email.

 

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NEWEA PLANT OPERATIONS SPECIALTY SEMINAR & EXHIBIT

OCTOBER 29, 2008, CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

 

Announcing!  The 2008 Plant Operations Specialty Seminar & Exhibit to be held on October 29^th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Worcester, MA.  This specialty seminar will concentrate on the operation of nutrient removal systems at New England wastewater treatment facilities that were designed to achieve low effluent nitrogen and phosphorous levels.  Speakers will present operational experiences with full and pilot scale biological and chemical nutrient removal processes that are intended to achieve nitrogen levels below 5 mg/l and phosphorous levels below 0.2 mg/l.

 

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - ABSTRACT SUBMITTAL DEADLINE:  May 23, 2008

“The Nutrient Removal Limbo Stick - How Low Can We Go?”

 

Abstracts based on actual operating experience at full scale and pilot scale wastewater treatment facilities that are currently removing, or are attempting to remove, nitrogen and phosphorous to low levels are desirable.  Abstracts should focus on the configuration, operation, and control of the nutrient removal processes.  Topics of interest for this conference include:

 

·         Operations data from pilot and full scale facilities

·         Start-up experience of the nutrient removal process

·         Seasonal variations in operation - cold weather operation/warm weather operation

·         Consistency in meeting permit limits

·         Supplemental carbon and alkalinity addition for nitrogen removal

·         Chemicals for phosphorous removal

·         Operational costs (capital, power, chemicals, labor)

·         Ease of operation and control

·         Sensitivity of process to upsets and process stability

·         Operating problems encountered and solutions

·         Balancing nitrogen and phosphorus removal at the same facility

 

If you have any questions, please contact: David Press, SEA Consultants, Inc. Tel: 508-270-6503

 

Abstract Topics

Submit Abstract On-line

 

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ANNUAL NORTH EAST RESIDUALS & BIOSOLIDS CONFERENCE & EXHIBIT

NOVEMBER 12-13, 2008 - NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

This NEWEA/NEBRA conference and exhibits is a great forum to learn the latest trends in the management of biosolids and residuals and is a “must” for all those involved in the challenge of managing biosolids and residuals in New England and eastern Canada.  Attending the conference is also a wonderful opportunity to mingle and network while viewing the latest residuals management products and services in the exhibit area during breaks and the social hour - and to have some fun!  Contact training hours will be awarded for operator re-certification in participating states. 

 

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - The Committee is inviting the submission of abstracts for presentations and papers for this conference.  We welcome all abstracts pertaining to the management of biosolids and residuals.  We are particularly interested in abstracts addressing the following topics:

 

• Innovative and proven beneficial uses of biosolids and residuals
• FOG management
• Septage handling and market updates
• PPCPs and other trace chemicals in biosolids/residuals
• Energy efficiency improvements at residuals processing facilities
• Greenhouse gas emissions accounting, carbon credits, and potential offsets as they may pertain to biosolids/residuals management
• Understanding odors and odor control at biosolids/residuals facilities
• Sludge handling, thickening, dewatering, end use, and disposal

 

Preferred papers are those that provide clear results from real projects and research and/or summarize significant developments, and/or generally advance the profession. Each year, the attendees of this conference are the leaders in biosolids and residuals management in New England and eastern Canada.  Think about what they should know!  That’s what this conference aims to deliver. 

 

Please submit a short abstract (~250 words), including paper title and author(s). Include presenting author’s affiliation, title, address and telephone number.  Abstracts must be submitted by Friday May 30, 2008.  Submit abstracts on-line at http://www.newea.org/abstract_res_bios_2008/  Written papers will not be mandatory.  However, papers that are submitted may also be considered for the NEWEA January annual conference in Boston and publication in the NEWEA Journal.

 

Submit Abstract On-line - Deadline is May 30^th

 

For more information and any questions, please contact Residuals Committee Chair, Tom Schwartz at (207) 774-2112 or Vice Chair, Charles Alix at (617) 314-7100, or Ned Beecher at the NEBRA office at (603) 323-7654.

 

 

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OTHER CONFERENCES

 

·      Filament Identification Training Workshop with Dr. Michael Richards, May 15-16, 2008, Portland, ME .  More Information

 

·       2008 WEF Specialty Collection System Conference, May 18-21, 2008, Pittsburgh, PA.  More Information

 

·      IWA’s 4^th Annual Young Professionals Water Conference, July 16-18, 2008, Berkeley, CA.  More Information

 

If you have any questions, please contact the NEWEA Office at 781-939-0908 

 

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