PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Tuesday , June 12 , 2018
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Solving Problems Encountered with Sodium Hypochlorite Disinfection Systems 3:00 – 3:45 p . m . Exhibit Hall Classroom — Booth # 22139 Track : Water Quality Challenges Facilitated by : Tim Berschauer , Charles P . Crowley Company
This session discusses problems and their solutions when using 12.5 % sodium hypochlorite , including scale formation , product degradation , off-gassing ( vapor locks pumps , displaces chemical feed volume , inhibits automation processes , causes nuisance leaks , and over-pressurizes equipment ), pump selection , piping layout and design , and safety equipment .
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Against All Odds : One Water Entrepreneur ’ s Journey From Invention to Exit 3:30 – 4:00 p . m . Exhibit Hall — Booth # 21108
Waterside Chat with Christine E . Boyle from Valor Water and Cristina Ahmadpour from Isle Utilities . Valor Water founder Dr . Christine E . Boyle & Cristina Ahmadpour will discuss Dr . Boyle ’ s journey turning a graduate school project into a commercially viable product used widely across North American water utilities . Discussion will focus on lessons learned , strategy , and other key factors leading to Valor ’ s recent acquisition by Xylem , Inc . ( NYSE : XYL ).
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Implementing the California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act 3:30 – 5:00 p . m . Room : Mandalay Bay Ballroom K Track : Water Resource Management & Potable Reuse Moderator : Katie Porter
This session explores options to implement the California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and the efforts to achieve sustainable water supplies .
3:30 Overview of the California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Mark Nordberg , California Department of Water Resources
4:00 Navigating the World of Options for Achieving Groundwater Basin Sustainability Leslie Dumas , Woodard & Curran
4:30 Planning for a Sustainable Water Supply in the Pauma Valley , California Richard Williamson , Yuima Municipal Water District , Robert Pelcyger
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Understanding the Value of Women Leaders ( Not Just for Women !) 3:00 – 4:30 p . m . Room : Banyan B Moderator : Nicole Brown
During this special panel and networking event , you will have the opportunity to learn from trailblazers in the industry . These panelists are not only paving the way in their organizations , they are giving back to the future female leaders . Panelists will share lessons learned , joyful and difficult moments , as well as provide career advice . Attendees will also have an opportunity to network with the panelists and other attendees . This is a must-attend event for women who want to expand their influence and create meaningful change in the water industry .
Panelists : JaNell Cook , HDR Angel Duncan , The Global Voice and Associates Catrice Jones , NC AWWA / WEA Carla Reid , Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
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Renew , Upgrade or Replace ? Making Decisions About Your EAM / CMMS System 4:00 – 4:45 p . m . Exhibit Hall Classroom — Booth # 22139 Track Innovation & Technology Facilitated by : Tacoma Zach , MentorAPM
Many utilities are working with aging EAM / CMMS systems and will have to make decisions about renewing licenses , upgrading to new versions or changing systems . Making changes to your EAM or CMMS can be very costly and time consuming and often the expected benefits of an upgrade are not achieved . Discuss with leading experts on EAM integration how to evaluate your options , how to assess the actual costs , and about new innovations in the EAM / CMMS market to consider .
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Trends and Innovations in Water Financing : Views From the Ratings Agencies 4:00 – 5:00 p . m . Room : Lagoon KL Track : Financing , Rates & Affordability Moderator : Aurel Arndt
This session is a guided discussion among three ratings agencies on their individual and collective views on current trends in innovative financing in the water sector , what future trends and directions ratings agencies see these innovations taking , how innovative financing instruments factor into the processes for rating utilities , and the views of ratings agencies on restructuring , consolidations , mergers , and partnering of water utilities .
4:00 Panel Discussion Ted Chapman , S & P Global Ratings Helen Cregger , Moody ’ s Doug Scott , Fitch Ratings
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