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The North West Indiana Operator's Association (NWIOA) provides a venue for members of the wastewater community in north west Indiana to network with their peers. The NWIOA also provides industry professionals with the opportunity to keep up to date with current technologies and regulations, while earning CEUs.
Officers:
President: Don Smales
Vice-President: Trey Hardesty
NWIOA Respresentative to the IWEA Executive Board: Kathleen Janatik
Secretary / Treasurer: Jay Niec
NWIOA News:
Upcoming Meeting(s) & Events.
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IDEM's wastewater certification manual is available for download at the NWIOA documents page.
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What's New With WEFTEC? – Specialty Conferences Webcasts & Seminars – Books & Technical Publications Public Communications – International Opportunities Training & Certification – Operators Only Gravity & Pressure Pipelines webcast reg. deadline is June 10. TMDL 2009 advance reg. deadline is June 24. Nutrient Removal 2009 reg. deadline is June 17. With 122 technical sessions, 31 workshops, nine facility tours, and the world’s largest water quality exhibition, you get multiple educational opportunities in one conference. Use the online planner to search by keyword, day, time, and topic for technical sessions, workshops, facility tours, meetings, and events. Discounted Registration Packages for Your Utility at WEFTEC.09 WEF recognizes the value that utility professionals' knowledge and experience contribute to making WEFTEC "The Water Quality Event." That is why WEFTEC is the only major water show to have a special discount program for utilities to encourage maximum group attendance. E-mail utilitypartnership@wef.org for more information. Join other water quality professionals in Washington, D.C., June 28–July 1 as WEF hosts Nutrient Removal 2009: Sustainable Treatment Solutions. Samplw of topics include denitrification, sustainable design, and the limits of technology, among many others. Online registration closes June 17. Last Chance To Exhibit at Nutrient Removal 2009 Reserve your space today to target a dedicated professional audience of more than 200 attendees, including researchers, regulators, designers, and municipal agencies. Ninety percent of attendees influence buying decisions, and more than 70% learn about new products or services as a result of their visit to exhibits. Sponsorship opportunities available (PDF). Microconstituents and Industrial Water Quality 2009 July 26–29, take advantage of the unique opportunity to hear from both point source (utility) and end source (industry) experts. Visit www.wef.org/IWQ to view the draft program and for more information. Register by June 10 and save over $100 on registration fees. Sponsorship Opportunities at Microconstituents and Industrial Water Quality 2009 Opportunities range from onsite branding at conference events to reusable tote bags and lanyards, which provide longevity beyond the conference dates. Maximize your company’s exposure by taking advantage of our sponsorships at Micro/IWQ 2009. TMDL 2009 Attending this conference will provide a unique occasion for environmental professionals to share new and evolving science tools and information available in order to assist state, tribal, and local organizations in developing effective total maximum daily loads. Last chance to save on registration fees is June 24. TMDL 2009 Sponsorship Opportunities Take advantage of our sponsorship opportunities at TMDL 2009 and get the most visibility for your sponsorship dollar. Choose to sponsor conference events, the conference program, or the conference tote bags and lanyards to gain a lead over your competition. 24th Annual WateReuse Symposium Presented by the WateReuse Association and cosponsored by WEF, the Symposium will feature more than 100 technical presentations, two workshops, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency "Water Reuse Guidelines" forum, three tours, a national legislative and water policy plenary session, and an exhibition. Register by July 20 and save up to $100. Join WEF today. Members save on event registration. WEF will host this webcast on June 17 with the help of the WEF Collection Systems Committee. Registered participants will receive a 20% discount on the new edition of Existing Sewer Evaluation and Rehabilitation — MOP FD-6. Deadline for registration is June 10. Running an Energy-Efficient Wastewater Utility – Modifications That Can Improve Your Bottom Line Registration Deadline is June 17. This June 24 webcast will focus on specific process and management modifications that have optimized energy efficiency and recovered value for utilities. Case histories on aeration and pumping processes, performance contracting, energy service companies, and management systems that have reduced energy use will be highlighted. Fats, Oils, and Grease Management Training Course Held July 7-8 in Salt Lake City, Utah, by WEF in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, this seminar offers a maximum of 1.525 Continuing Education Units to attendees. Online registration is now open. Deadline to register online and take advantage of the advance rate is June 26. Two-Day Water Quality Credit Trading Workshop Taking place July 8-9 in Sherrodsville, Ohio, this workshop is designed to increase awareness of water quality trading and improve understanding of the process among agricultural producers and their advisors, wastewater treatment utilities, and aggregators. Making the Invisible, Visible – Effective Communications for Water Infrastructure Registration is open until July 13. This July 16 webcast will discuss effective communications to gain public support for investment in water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Participants will receive at no charge a copy of WEF’s best-selling publication Survival Guide: Public Communications for Water Professionals. Managing Rates and Charges in Challenging Economic Times On July 29 WEF will host this webcast with the support of the WEF Utility Management Committee. Attendees will learn about affordability, stakeholder communication and acceptance, alternative revenue streams, and rate setting and pricing objectives. Deadline for registration is July 22. Join WEF today. Members save on registration. Wastewater Solids Incineration Systems — MOP 30 is essential to designing and operating the most up-to-date facilities for solids incineration. Incineration is a reliable and cost-effective method of solids handling because the potential for energy recovery and reduction in volume and weight greatly reduces treatment and disposal costs. Manage Valuable Infrastructure Assets With the Best Technical Information Alternative Sewer Systems — MOP FD-12, 2nd Edition Existing Sewer Evaluation and Rehabilitation — MOP FD-6, 3rd Edition Gravity Sanitary Sewer Systems — MOP FD-5, 3rd Edition Prevention and Control of Sewer System Overflows — MOP FD-17, 2nd Edition Wastewater Collection Systems Management — MOP 7, 5th Edition Important Engineering Calculation Handbooks and Manuals Environmental Regulatory Calculations Handbook Handbook of Civil Engineering Calculations, 2nd Edition Handbook of Environmental Engineering Calculations, 2nd Edition Piping Calculations Manual, 2nd Edition Water and Wastewater Calculations Manual, 2nd Edition WEF Members Save on New Titles From McGraw-Hill Buried Pipe Design, 3rd Edition Corrosion Engineering: Principles and Practice Groundwater Resources: Sustainability, Management, and Restoration Pump Handbook, 4th Edition Water Reuse: Issues, Technology, and Applications Join WEF today. Members save on books and manuals of practice. Communicate with the public about wastewater treatment and its benefits to the community with these new bill stuffers and brochures: Ever Wonder Where It Goes? Drug-Free Drains: You Can Help Protect Our Waters From Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products Sustainability Starts at Your Sink: How to Dispose of Household Waste U.S. SJWP Competition Headed to Alaska Alaska is preparing for the arrival of more than 50 young water scientists who will compete in the U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize Competition. The event raises awareness of current water issues and selects the U.S. representative for the international competition. Visit www.sjwp.org to learn more. Water Is Life, and Infrastructure Makes It Happen™ Free, downloadable, and customizable ads, bill stuffers, and door hangers are available to water and wastewater utilities. It’s time to make the invisible, visible and educate the public with eye-catching graphics and thought-provoking slogans designed to build public support for water infrastructure investment. Click here for details. Mark your calendars for the 2010 WEF International Pavilion Program. WEF will host pavilions at WETEX in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; the China Water Show in Shanghai China; IFAT in Munich, Germany; and a show in Latin America. For more information, contact Laila Sukkariyyah at lsukkariyyah@wef.org. WEF offers Continuing Education Units for successful completion of its training programs, workshops, and seminars in the water quality field. View the materials available to help you contact your state or province certification agency. Wastewater Disinfection Training Manual The manual covers in detail chlorination and other widely used methods such as onsite sodium hypochlorite generation and ultraviolet disinfection. In addition to operations staff, the manual will prove valuable to consultants, engineers, academics, trainers, and manufacturers' representatives. Study for the Certification Exam With WEF/ABC Guides Order your copies of the most popular training guides on the market. The WEF/ABC line covers Wastewater Operators, Collection Systems Operators, and Laboratory Analysts. Join WEF today. Members save on training materials. Registration is open for the Operations Challenge competition at WEFTEC.09, in Orlando, Fla. This annual demonstration of excellence in wastewater operations will be limited to 40 teams. Registration forms and eligibility requirements can be found online. Excellent Education Opportunity for Operators of the Mid-Atlantic The one-day Fundamentals of Biological Nutrient Removal workshop at Nutrient Removal 2009 in Washington, D.C., will instruct you in the basic understanding of why nutrient removal is required and will teach about biological nitrogen and phosphorus removal. Test Your Skills The Skills Builder Quiz is one way to test your knowledge of wastewater and laboratory topics. Show off your hard-earned knowledge. Click here to get started. |
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Job Opportunities
NWIOA May Meeting
June 23, 2009 12:00 Noon at Robert Patrick Marina East Chicago, IN
Lunch will be provided.
Robert Patrick Marina
3301 Aldis Street
East Chicago, IN 46312
Please RSVP to Jay Niec.
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