California Water Environment Association

06/07/2021

Congratulations to our Laboratory Person of the Year, Joga Chizer, from the Fairfield-Suisun District! He is an O&M Technician who has been performing in-house analysis for over 16 years. Joga’s patience, adaptability, and strong work ethic have helped in maintaining a very open team environment at the District, and his mentoring skills have helped several of his colleagues earn high level lab certification.

https://www.cwea.org/news/award-winners/joga-chizer/

Congratulations to our Laboratory Person of the Year, Joga Chizer, from the Fairfield-Suisun District! He is an O&M Technician who has been performing in-house analysis for over 16 years. Joga’s patience, adaptability, and strong work ethic have helped in maintaining a very open team environment at the District, and his mentoring skills have helped several of his colleagues earn high level lab certification.

https://www.cwea.org/news/award-winners/joga-chizer/

06/07/2021

Congratulations to our Gimmicks & Gadgets #1 O&M winner, Mark Vermeer, from Mission Springs Water District! Mark started his journey at NAPA auto parts before joining the district 15 years later in 2001. At MSWD, he served as a mechanic, facilities repair, and gardener until 2015 where he started working in construction and in the maintenance department.

https://www.cwea.org/news/award-winners/chris-jacobson/

Congratulations to our Gimmicks & Gadgets #1 O&M winner, Mark Vermeer, from Mission Springs Water District! Mark started his journey at NAPA auto parts before joining the district 15 years later in 2001. At MSWD, he served as a mechanic, facilities repair, and gardener until 2015 where he started working in construction and in the maintenance department.

https://www.cwea.org/news/award-winners/chris-jacobson/

06/07/2021

Congratulations, Leon Laucirica of Ironhouse Sanitary District for taking first place in the Collection System Person of the Year category. Leon started at Ironhouse when he was 19! In his 15-year career with the District, he has taken advantage of the opportunities available to expand his knowledge of wastewater collections, fabrication/welding, underground construction, and electrical work. https://www.cwea.org/news/award-winners/leon-laucirica/

Congratulations, Leon Laucirica of Ironhouse Sanitary District for taking first place in the Collection System Person of the Year category. Leon started at Ironhouse when he was 19! In his 15-year career with the District, he has taken advantage of the opportunities available to expand his knowledge of wastewater collections, fabrication/welding, underground construction, and electrical work. https://www.cwea.org/news/award-winners/leon-laucirica/

06/07/2021

Congratulations to Collection System of
the Year (Medium) winner, South Placer Municipal Utility District! The team at South Placer Municipal Utility strives to fulfill their mission of Protecting public
health and the environment, Providing outstanding sanitary sewer service, and Preparing for the future.
https://www.cwea.org/news/award-winners/south-plac
er-municipal-utility-district/

Congratulations to Collection System of
the Year (Medium) winner, South Placer Municipal Utility District! The team at South Placer Municipal Utility strives to fulfill their mission of Protecting public
health and the environment, Providing outstanding sanitary sewer service, and Preparing for the future.
https://www.cwea.org/news/award-winners/south-plac
er-municipal-utility-district/

06/07/2021

Congratulations to Collection System of the Year (Large) winner, Coachella Valley Water District! The collection system utilizes 28 lift stations, consists of 1,095 miles of sewer pipeline, and 22,391 manholes. https://www.cwea.org/news/award-winners/coachella-valley-water-district-2/

Congratulations to Collection System of the Year (Large) winner, Coachella Valley Water District! The collection system utilizes 28 lift stations, consists of 1,095 miles of sewer pipeline, and 22,391 manholes. https://www.cwea.org/news/award-winners/coachella-valley-water-district-2/

06/07/2021

Congratulations to first place winner for Collection System of the Year (Small Category) West Bay Sanitary District! West Bay operates 210 miles of pipeline, 12 pump stations, and a recycled water facility. The District performs ALL work in-house with it’s 3 cleaning crews, 1 CCTV crew, 1 pump station crew, and one construction crew. https://www.cwea.org/news/award-winners/west-bay-sanitary-district/

Congratulations to first place winner for Collection System of the Year (Small Category) West Bay Sanitary District! West Bay operates 210 miles of pipeline, 12 pump stations, and a recycled water facility. The District performs ALL work in-house with it’s 3 cleaning crews, 1 CCTV crew, 1 pump station crew, and one construction crew. https://www.cwea.org/news/award-winners/west-bay-sanitary-district/

06/05/2021

Looking for inspiration? Then don’t miss the opening session at AC21 Virtual Conference June 7, when Leland Melvin, @Astro_Flow, a professional football player who then became an astronaut, shares his journey. Register at ac.cwea.org.

Looking for inspiration? Then don’t miss the opening session at AC21 Virtual Conference June 7, when Leland Melvin, @Astro_Flow, a professional football player who then became an astronaut, shares his journey. Register at ac.cwea.org.

06/04/2021

Demystifying Electrical and Instrumentation & Controls - Variable Speed Pumping. How Does it Work? In this session, Eric Lovering, PE from Lee + Ro will help demystify: Variable Speed Motor Theory, Affinity Laws, Efficiency, and Water-to-Wire Calculations (i.e., how much does it cost to pump flow?). Earn 1.8 contact hours towards CWEA's Collection System Maintenance, Mechanical Technologist and Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist certifications. https://cdmcd.co/rMqPjL

Demystifying Electrical and Instrumentation & Controls - Variable Speed Pumping. How Does it Work? In this session, Eric Lovering, PE from Lee + Ro will help demystify: Variable Speed Motor Theory, Affinity Laws, Efficiency, and Water-to-Wire Calculations (i.e., how much does it cost to pump flow?). Earn 1.8 contact hours towards CWEA's Collection System Maintenance, Mechanical Technologist and Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist certifications. https://cdmcd.co/rMqPjL

06/04/2021

Don’t miss the AC21 information session discussing the informal staff draft Statewide Sanitary Sewer System General order with Jim Fischer and Diana Messina on Tuesday, June 8. Earn 1.8 contact hours towards CWEA's Collection System Maintenance and Environmental Compliance Inspector certifications. https://cdmcd.co/dEKAbG

Don’t miss the AC21 information session discussing the informal staff draft Statewide Sanitary Sewer System General order with Jim Fischer and Diana Messina on Tuesday, June 8. Earn 1.8 contact hours towards CWEA's Collection System Maintenance and Environmental Compliance Inspector certifications. https://cdmcd.co/dEKAbG

06/04/2021

Congrats Kaila, thank you for your dedication to the Safety Committee and keeping wastewater pros safe! 👍

Congratulations goes out to Kaila Krichmar of #ehsInc for her outstanding contributions as California Water Environment Association Safety Committee Chair.

Her commitment to #safety in the #water #wastewater industry is unapparelled.

Learn more about California Water Environment Association at https://www.cwea.org/

06/03/2021

There are many resources available to utilities to improve #cybersecurity if you know where to find them. This session will provide background on detailed planning strategies, training, tools, and the wide range of free services offered by the Department of Homeland Security. Join Andrew Ohrt from West Yost Associates to see what you could be doing to make your utility safer from cyberattacks. https://cdmcd.co/v9B5jp

There are many resources available to utilities to improve #cybersecurity if you know where to find them. This session will provide background on detailed planning strategies, training, tools, and the wide range of free services offered by the Department of Homeland Security. Join Andrew Ohrt from West Yost Associates to see what you could be doing to make your utility safer from cyberattacks. https://cdmcd.co/v9B5jp

06/03/2021

We are celebrating Environmental Heroes! Congratulations to Steve Carlsen for taking 3rd place in the Supervisor of the Year award.

Come join us for CWEA's Virtual Conference and Expo from June 7th-10th. We'll host over twenty sessions, several virtual social events, as well as two tours of new water recycling facilities. CEU's will be rewarded to all certification holders. Register now to take part in this amazing virtual experience! #cwea21

AC.CWEA.org

We are celebrating Environmental Heroes! Congratulations to Steve Carlsen for taking 3rd place in the Supervisor of the Year award.

Come join us for CWEA's Virtual Conference and Expo from June 7th-10th. We'll host over twenty sessions, several virtual social events, as well as two tours of new water recycling facilities. CEU's will be rewarded to all certification holders. Register now to take part in this amazing virtual experience! #cwea21

AC.CWEA.org

06/02/2021

The AC21 Virtual Expo is an interactive platform that allows attendees to visit booths virtually. See who is exhibiting next week at AC21 and come say HI to HDR; Healthy Davis Together; Nobel Systems; Dudek and so much more! AC.CWEA.org

The AC21 Virtual Expo is an interactive platform that allows attendees to visit booths virtually. See who is exhibiting next week at AC21 and come say HI to HDR; Healthy Davis Together; Nobel Systems; Dudek and so much more! AC.CWEA.org

06/02/2021

The Encina Water Pollution Control Facility (EWPCF) is a 43.3 million gallons per day (MGD) treatment plant and ocean outfall. Over the years, the plant has gone through several major expansions and attendees at AC21 will get a first hand look at all the updates. Register for the conference and watch the Encina WWTP Virtual Tour on Tuesday, June 8 at 12pm. (Or within 90 days of the conference with your registration.) AC.CWEA.org

The Encina Water Pollution Control Facility (EWPCF) is a 43.3 million gallons per day (MGD) treatment plant and ocean outfall. Over the years, the plant has gone through several major expansions and attendees at AC21 will get a first hand look at all the updates. Register for the conference and watch the Encina WWTP Virtual Tour on Tuesday, June 8 at 12pm. (Or within 90 days of the conference with your registration.) AC.CWEA.org

06/01/2021

Irek Wenske and Alan Manges started the same day as OIT’s more than 25 years ago. Today, we celebrate these environmental heroes with the CWEA Quarter Century award. CWEA Quarter Century Recognition Program honorees have dedicated their careers to the water environment field. These essential professionals who have spent countless hours improving our water environment. Thank you Irek and Alan! Join the environmental heroes who keep California’s wastewater systems running and register for next week's AC21 Virtual Conference and Expo, June 7-10. AC.CWEA.org

Irek Wenske and Alan Manges started the same day as OIT’s more than 25 years ago. Today, we celebrate these environmental heroes with the CWEA Quarter Century award. CWEA Quarter Century Recognition Program honorees have dedicated their careers to the water environment field. These essential professionals who have spent countless hours improving our water environment. Thank you Irek and Alan! Join the environmental heroes who keep California’s wastewater systems running and register for next week's AC21 Virtual Conference and Expo, June 7-10. AC.CWEA.org

05/31/2021

Tomorrow kicks off a tremendous month of water and wastewater training with the State Water Resources Control Board organized California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program Conference on June 1-3.

The program has now been posted. Join hundreds of California water and wastewater laboratory professionals for three days of training, including in-depth discussions about new ELAP and TNI standards.

Check out the CWEA events calendar for details. (artwork created by SWRCB ELAP office) #training #environmental #labroatory #water #wastewatertreatment

http://bit.ly/2021-elap

Tomorrow kicks off a tremendous month of water and wastewater training with the State Water Resources Control Board organized California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program Conference on June 1-3.

The program has now been posted. Join hundreds of California water and wastewater laboratory professionals for three days of training, including in-depth discussions about new ELAP and TNI standards.

Check out the CWEA events calendar for details. (artwork created by SWRCB ELAP office) #training #environmental #labroatory #water #wastewatertreatment

http://bit.ly/2021-elap

05/31/2021

We are celebrating Environmental Heroes! Congratulations to James Hake with East Bay Municipal Utility District for taking Second Place in the Community Engagement and Outreach Person of the Year award.

Come join us for CWEA's Virtual Conference and Expo from June 7th-10th. We'll host over twenty sessions, several virtual social events, as well as two tours of new water recycling facilities. CEU's will be rewarded to all certification holders. Register now to take part in this amazing virtual experience! #cwea21
AC.CWEA.org

We are celebrating Environmental Heroes! Congratulations to James Hake with East Bay Municipal Utility District for taking Second Place in the Community Engagement and Outreach Person of the Year award.

Come join us for CWEA's Virtual Conference and Expo from June 7th-10th. We'll host over twenty sessions, several virtual social events, as well as two tours of new water recycling facilities. CEU's will be rewarded to all certification holders. Register now to take part in this amazing virtual experience! #cwea21
AC.CWEA.org

05/31/2021

CWEA honors and remembers the heroes who sacrificed in the service and protection of our country. Our office will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday, June 1.

CWEA honors and remembers the heroes who sacrificed in the service and protection of our country. Our office will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday, June 1.

05/27/2021

We are celebrating Environmental Heroes! Congratulations to Ryan Rodriguez with Leucadia Wastewater District for taking Second Place Collection System Person of the Year.

Come join us for CWEA's Virtual Conference and Expo from June 7th-10th. We'll host over twenty sessions, several virtual social events, as well as two tours of new water recycling facilities. CEU's will be rewarded to all certification holders. Register now to take part in this amazing virtual experience! #cwea21

Ac.Cwea.org

We are celebrating Environmental Heroes! Congratulations to Ryan Rodriguez with Leucadia Wastewater District for taking Second Place Collection System Person of the Year.

Come join us for CWEA's Virtual Conference and Expo from June 7th-10th. We'll host over twenty sessions, several virtual social events, as well as two tours of new water recycling facilities. CEU's will be rewarded to all certification holders. Register now to take part in this amazing virtual experience! #cwea21

Ac.Cwea.org

05/26/2021

AC21 Promo Video

Learn from 216 distinguished speakers and sharpen your skills at live and on demand sessions. Content will be available for 90 days and contact hours are available at the live and on-demand sessions. Register soon, it's only two weeks away (June 7-10)! ac.cwea.org

05/25/2021

Last call for our CWEA COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance May Update! Come join our free webinar for our monthly update on how COVID is impacting the wastewater industry. Our speakers are Belle Lynch and Tim Pfeiffer, Los Angeles County of Sanitation Districts; Sunny Jiang and Diego Russo, UC Irvine; Ian Pepper, University of Arizona; and Wendy Wert from Los Angeles County Sanitiation Districts as our Moderator.

https://learn.cwea.org/products/cwea-covid-19-may-update-live-webinar#tab-product_tab_overview

Last call for our CWEA COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance May Update! Come join our free webinar for our monthly update on how COVID is impacting the wastewater industry. Our speakers are Belle Lynch and Tim Pfeiffer, Los Angeles County of Sanitation Districts; Sunny Jiang and Diego Russo, UC Irvine; Ian Pepper, University of Arizona; and Wendy Wert from Los Angeles County Sanitiation Districts as our Moderator.

https://learn.cwea.org/products/cwea-covid-19-may-update-live-webinar#tab-product_tab_overview

05/21/2021

Join the #cwea21 virtual conference June 7-10 for our new networking forums - small group discussions about the latest tech and innovation in wastewater.

On 6/9 IRWD's Jacob Moeder and others invite you to discuss on-site battery storage at water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs).

Networking forums: bit.ly/ac21-forums-wed
Hurry get registered soon, the saver reg deadline is today 5/21.
Register: https://lnkd.in/git9sE7

Panelists for the battery storage networking forum include:
Session Host: Ken Creager, PE – LEE + RO

- Jacob Moeder, PE – Irvine Ranch Water District
- Dr. Danny V Lee, PhD – Blue Oak Energy
- Liam Weaver – Enel X North America, Inc.

#wastewatertreatment #california #batterystorage #networking #professionaldevelopment

Join the #cwea21 virtual conference June 7-10 for our new networking forums - small group discussions about the latest tech and innovation in wastewater.

On 6/9 IRWD's Jacob Moeder and others invite you to discuss on-site battery storage at water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs).

Networking forums: bit.ly/ac21-forums-wed
Hurry get registered soon, the saver reg deadline is today 5/21.
Register: https://lnkd.in/git9sE7

Panelists for the battery storage networking forum include:
Session Host: Ken Creager, PE – LEE + RO

- Jacob Moeder, PE – Irvine Ranch Water District
- Dr. Danny V Lee, PhD – Blue Oak Energy
- Liam Weaver – Enel X North America, Inc.

#wastewatertreatment #california #batterystorage #networking #professionaldevelopment