Member Profile : Charles Tyler, MWRA Process
Charles Tyler
5S Influent Integrator
Operations
In this issue, we profile a man of many talents and a one of a kind, NEWEA Past President, Assessment and Development Committee Chair, Executive Committee Parliamentarian, photographer extraordinaire, and operator’s operator, Charles Tyler. Charlie has been an active member of NEWEA since 1984, and is presently employed by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority as a Program Manager with the Process Group at the Deer Island Treatment Plant. He is a licensed Grade 7 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and his work activities are focused on process efficiency, optimization, startup, and troubleshooting at one of the largest and most complex wastewater treatment plants in the world. Read More >>
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Effective Emergency Response Tips – Relationships
The emergency management community has a saying, “During a disaster is not the time to exchange business cards”. The establishment and continued re-strengthening of relationships is critical to effective emergency response. Working in isolation is only successful for small, on-site incidents when no outside help is needed.
Read more about important partners that should be integral to your planning >>
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Committee Spotlight : Member Appreciation
It was another hot one at the 28th Annual NEWEA Committee Member Appreciation Event held at Kimball Farm in Westford, MA on July 21! All committee members were invited to come out and celebrate their hard work throughout the year by playing harder. There was record turnout at this year’s event, with over 150 members and their families (and friends) in attendance. Read More >>
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Alert : New Scam Targeting Associations
WEF would like to alert you to a scam that is now targeting associations. At this time, WEF knows of four Member Associations (MA) that have received an email that looks like it is coming from their President’s email requesting money be wired. Unfortunately, one MA thought it was legitimate and followed through with a wire transfer. The FBI and the bank told them that Associations are being targeted. Scammers can find your President and Treasurers information on the MA website. Please be aware of this and take extra steps to vet requests of this nature with your MA board before moving forward.
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Imagine a Day without Water : September 15, 2016
Imagine A Day Without Water is a national campaign to engage stakeholders, public officials, and the general public about how water is essential, invaluable, and needs investment. On September 15, 2016, hundreds of organizations across the country will host events, author resolutions, take to social media, and more, to show why water is important to our economies, jobs, communities, environment, and daily lives. There are many ways to participate and to educate your stakeholders and citizens – through events, online engagement, school curriculum, and partnering with organizations inside and beyond the water sector. Everyone has a water story to tell. To learn more or sign up to participate visit: Read More >>
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Outreach : NEWEA – Education Materials
NEWEA has created an educational program to make outreach to students of all ages – from grammar school through High School – fun and educational. The materials ae available through the NEWEA website and include everything you need to teach children about water quality issues, water conservation, wastewater treatment, and other topics critical to the protection of our water resources. The award winning program has caught the eye of professionals across the globe. The NEWEA office recently received an inquiry about these products all the way from Saudi Arabia.
Are you willing to sit down and talk about water with the next generation of water quality professionals? NEWEA challenges you to reach out to local communities and teach children about the importance of water quality with an emphasis on the vital role clean water has in our everyday lives. If each NEWEA member reached just 15 children, our outreach program would impact over 32,000 kids across New England!
Available materials include coloring books, presentation slides, activities…
Visit the NEWEA site to learn more >>
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Operator Corner : EPA O&M Training August 15-16
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Tribal Lands and Environment Forum are sponsoring an in-person training workshop for water and wastewater operators and managers to help increase participants’ skills and knowledge in the operation of water and wastewater treatment systems. The training is intended for system operators, utility managers, and leaders involved with utility management. Over 500 participants have attended workshops in 17 locations with positive reviews.
The 1.5 day work shop will be held August 15-16, at the Mohegan Sun Resort. Read More >>
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Event Recap : Poo & Brew #4 – Stratford, CT
Stamford, CT WWTF
The Poo & Brew events are quite literally named for the activities of the event. Young consulting engineers, operators and other industry professionals get together for a bit of poo, tour a wastewater facility, and follow that up with some brews, and often a tour of a local microbrewery. This event series is a great opportunity to meet others in the organization, learn about facilities across the region and support the growing microbrew industry.
The NEWEA Young Professional’s Poo & Brew #4 event was held on Thursday June 30th in Stratford, Connecticut and brought together professionals of all ages. The event started with a tour of the Stratford, CT Wastewater Treatment Facility and was topped off with an informal gathering at the Two Roads Brewery. Read More >>
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In Memoriam : Dr. David Anderson
David Anderson
It with a heavy heart that we share that Dr. David Anderson passed away unexpectedly this summer. He was an active member of MEWEA and NEWEA and a passionate advocate for water quality improvements. He was awarded the Laboratory Analyst Excellence Award in 2005.
David was an exceptional individual and a true gentleman. Prior to his retirement, David was the Chief Chemist at the Portland Water District. His knowledge of water and wastewater chemistry was second to none. He served as MWWCA President and lead the Government Affairs Committee where he played a major role in securing a sustainable funding source for the State’s SRF Loan program. MEWEA’s Laboratory Excellence Award was renamed in his honor.
Our thoughts are with David’s family and David’s MEWEA friends and associates. Read More >>
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Calendar of Events : See you there!
August 24, 2016
Plant Technical Session & Tour
Dover, NH WWTF
August 29-31, 2016
International Low Impact Development Conference
Holiday Inn By The Bay, Portland, ME
September 12, 2016
Collection Systems Conference & Exhibit
Holiday Inn, Boxborough, MA
September 25, 2016
NEWEA Reception @ WEFTEC
October 3, 2016
Annual Golf Classic Benefit
The Country Club of New Bedford, MA
October 6, 2016
POO & BREW Networking
Providence, RI
October 12-13, 2016
Northeast Residuals & Biosolids Conference & Exhibit
Radisson, Cromwell, CT
October 15, 2016
WFP Softball Tournament
Danehy Park, Cambridge, MA
November 9, 2016
POO & BREW Networking
Burlington, VT
January 22-25, 2017
Annual Conference & Exhibit
Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel, Boston, MA
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