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PWEA Collection Systems Specialty Conference
10/18/2023
8:00 AM - 3:15 PM EST

Event Description

“Force Main From Inlet to Discharge”

A PWEA Collection Systems Specialty Conference
PA DEP approval for 2.0 water & wastewater operator hours
Conference ID#s 9335 & 9336

This conference also qualifies for a total of 7.5 Professional Development Hours.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
8:00am-3:15pm

Program, Activity & Resource Campus (PARC)
1 Scouting Way - Exton, PA

 

Conference Overview

This Summit is organized by the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA) Collection System Committee.  We will present topics starting at the inlet of the force main and moving downstream to the discharge.  Pump stations have always been the beating heart of a collection system.  Advances in technology and enforcement have made force main topics of greater interest.

 

Target Audience
The target audience includes municipal collection system managers, elected officials, public works directors, local government managers, non-profit and conservation organization representatives, collection system professionals, and planning and engineering students.


AGENDA
    Topic Presenter
7:00am
8:00am
8:15am
8:45am
9:45am
10:15am
10:45am
11:15am
12:15pm
12:45pm
1:15pm
1:45pm
2:15pm
2:45pm
8:00am
8:15am
8:45am
9:15am
10:15am
10:45am
11:15am
12:15pm
12:45pm
1:15pm
1:45pm
2:15pm
2:45pm
3:15pm
   Attendee Check-In & Breakfast
Welcome and Introductions
Inlet Protection Methods
Owner-centric Pump Designs
   AM Break
Pump Station Controls
Data Driven Approach to Pump System Improvement
   Lunch
Air Release Valves
Force Main Inspection
   PM Break
Odor Control
Force Main Failure in Valley Forge Park, a Case Study
Panel Discussion
 
 
Joe Clark
Art Auchenbach
 
AJ Wilson
Jen Muir
 
Michael Gillespie
David Smith
 
Richard Pope
Susanne Lockhart
Jen Muir

The concepts, ideas, procedures, and opinions offered at PWEA educational opportunities are those expressed by the various presenters. The PWEA assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the presentations.

 
Conference Fees - includes breakfast & lunch buffets
PWEA Member
* - $100
Non-Member - $160

* To qualify for the Member Rate, you must be a PWEA member or a WEF member with PWEA selected as your State Association. 

Registration deadline is October 4th.  On-site registrations cannot be accepted.


Registration
Registration can only be made online. Payment can be made by credit or debit card. 

A 3.5% technology fee will be added to all credit card transactions. The credit/debit card name and address information must EXACTLY match what is on record with the financial institution issuing the card or else the transaction will be declined. This is a security measure to prevent fraudulent activity. Credit card numbers are NOT stored by PWEA or the payment gateway vendor.

Cancellation & Substitution Policy
Cancellations received in writing 4 weeks prior to the date of the conference will receive a full refund less a $30 administrative fee. No refunds will be made after that date. Substitutions may be made until the registration deadline and must be made in writing, accompanied by a registration form for the substitute.
 

Vendor Displays and Sponsorships
Vendors with tabletop displays will be available to discuss their equipment and services.

Continuing Education Credit
This conference is PA DEP approved for Conference operator contact hours.  Operators can earn 1.0 wastewater contact hour per half day, for a total of 2.0 hours.  A total of 7.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH) can be earned by Professional Engineers and other licensed professionals who track PDH credit.  A total of 7.5 Continuing Education Hours may be earned by those who do not use PDHs. Transcripts will be emailed to attendees within 30 days of the conference date. Current PWEA members can access their educational transcripts at any time by logging into their member account.

Overnight Accommodations
Overnight accommodations are the responsibility of each individual. PWEA does not have room blocks in any area hotels.