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SUMMARY:The Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join a community of innovators\, experts\, and leaders at WEFTEC! \nWEFTEC\, the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference\, is the largest annual water quality exhibition in North America and offers water quality professionals the best water quality education and training available. \nFrom the Opening General Session to rooting for your favorite team during the Operations Challenge\, experience the unique ways WEFTEC brings water quality leaders together to form valuable and supportive relationships. \nMeet water sector experts and suppliers\, connect with water sector colleagues\, and join the important conversations to help drive the future of water quality.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/the-water-environment-federations-technical-exhibition-and-conference/
LOCATION:New Orleans\, LA
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:EPA’s Water Security Test Bed: Critical Infrastructure Research
DESCRIPTION:Maintaining water distribution system operability during a security threat and after disasters is vital for community resilience. With 84% of the U.S. population receiving water from over 160\,000 public drinking water systems; it is imperative that emergency responders return a water system back to operation quickly and with confidence that the water is safe to drink. This presentation will discuss EPA’s first-of-its-scale Water Security Test Bed (WSTB)\, which replicates a section of a typical municipal drinking water piping system to better understand the behavior of water systems under real-world conditions. \nEPA researchers are evaluating infrastructure and premise plumbing decontamination technologies\, mobile emergency water treatment systems and research focused on radionuclides. The future vision for the WSTB focuses on prevention\, mitigation\, and quick return-to-service of distribution system operational technology hardware and software compromised by cyber attacks. Presenters will provide an overview of site capabilities\, work that has been conducted at the WSTB over the last 10 years\, and the future research vision for the next decade.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/epas-water-security-test-bed-critical-infrastructure-research/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Assessment of clogging in Managed Aquifer Recharge schemes
DESCRIPTION:Managed aquifer recharge\, or MAR\, refers to the intentional recharge of water to aquifers for subsequent use or environmental benefit. MAR offers numerous benefits\, including storage to improve the security of water supply\, including long-term storage for drought supply. natural treatment. All MAR schemes will invariably experience clogging of some type (physical\, chemical or biological)\, and to some degree\, during their operational life and is the single greatest operational risk to sustainability of schemes. \nThis webinar is for new proponents and operators of existing MAR schemes to assist them in recognising the potential for clogging and how to employ the appropriate mitigation or remediation measures. \nThe webinar will use case studies from both injection and infiltration MAR schemes and describe their approaches to clogging management through engineering design or operational management practices. Practical tips for managing the dominant types of clogging and principles on reducing clogging effects for new schemes will be shared.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/assessment-of-clogging-in-managed-aquifer-recharge-schemes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T100000
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SUMMARY:Occurrence of Legionella pneumophila In Drinking Water Distribution Systems
DESCRIPTION:Legionella pneumophila is a significant drinking water contaminant due to its role in causing Legionnaires’ Disease (LD)\, a potentially fatal illness. While LD risk is largely determined by water management within buildings\, public water systems also contribute to L. pneumophila exposure and must play a role in its management. However\, limited data exist on its occurrence in distribution systems (DSs) and associated factors. \nProject 5156\, Occurrence of Legionella pneumophila in Drinking Water Distribution\, was a two-year study involving fifty-seven utilities monitoring L. pneumophila in water distribution systems across various regions\, system sizes\, and disinfectant types. The study aimed to develop a response and communication protocol for utilities following positive L. pneumophila detections; collect data to examine the relationship between L. pneumophila occurrence and disinfectant residuals; analyze the associations between disinfectant type\, concentration\, and system characteristics; and identify locations at higher risk for L. pneumophila presence. Additionally\, a benchmark risk analysis was conducted to assess the risk of L. pneumophila in distribution systems. \nIn this webcast\, presenters will share key findings from the study\, offering practical recommendations for monitoring and managing L. pneumophila in public water systems. The research enhances our understanding of L. pneumophila occurrence in distribution systems and provides valuable insights to help utilities improve water management practices and protect public health.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/occurrence-of-legionella-pneumophila-in-drinking-water-distribution-systems/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Lead Service Line Cost Efficiencies Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This is a national webinar focusing on cost efficiency opportunities for lead service line replacement (LSLR) activities. While everyone is welcome and encouraged to join\, utility staff will particularly benefit from attending. You will hear directly from water utility panelists about their ongoing lead service line replacement programs.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/lead-service-line-cost-efficiencies-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Establishing a Framework for Integrating Stormwater Capture into Water Supply Planning
DESCRIPTION:Stormwater is an increasingly important water resource and potential new water supply. It is estimated that systematic stormwater capture and use (SCU) could meet more than half of municipal and industrial water needs in the nation’s urban areas\, about the same amount of supply achievable through wastewater recycling. Moreover\, comparisons of costs of supply augmentation alternatives suggest SCU often is a less expensive source than wastewater recycling\, desalination\, or new supply development. The research team will focus on SCU for water supply augmentation where a primary objective includes augmenting (or offsetting) use of existing supplies through potable and/or non-potable applications. \nThe core objective of this project is to develop a pragmatic\, actionable research to inform and guide water sector professionals in (1) evaluating the potential value and feasibility of tapping stormwater as a source of supply (within the context of multi-benefit stormwater management); and (2) navigating the complex process of working with other utilities\, regulators\, elected officials\, and relevant stakeholders to move ideas into action.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/establishing-a-framework-for-integrating-stormwater-capture-into-water-supply-planning/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Lessons Learned in Filing an Application for the Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentive (EPAct Section 247)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Grid Deployment Office (GDO) for an overview and lessons learned from applications submitted for the Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentive (EPAct Section 247). This session will also provide lessons learned in the development of a Community Benefits Plan (CBP). \nThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) provides $553.6 million to Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentive (EPAct Section 247) for capital improvements in grid resiliency\, dam safety\, and environmental improvements. On September 5\, 2024\, DOE announced over $430M in incentive payments for capital improvements at 293 hydroelectric improvement projects across 33 states.
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/lessons-learned-in-filing-an-application-for-the-maintaining-and-enhancing-hydroelectricity-incentive-epact-section-247/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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