W04 Operation and Maintenance from Water Reuse to Advanced Water Purification

Saturday, October 5
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This workshop focuses on equipping attendees with essential operation and maintenance (O&M) problem-solving skills, sustainable practices, and innovative approaches for water recycling facilities. Led by a seasoned team of water recycling and advanced water purification (AWP) experts, including designers, facility operators, engineers, and managers, this training ensures a holistic understanding of AWP and water recycling O&M.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: • Gain insight into the standard water recycling and AWP treatment procedures. • Assess the advantages of alternative AWP operation and maintenance techniques. • Identify prevalent operational and maintenance issues in typical water recycling and AWP plants. • Implement workshop-derived problem-solving techniques in your day-to-day water recycling and AWP O&M activities. • Create plant-specific testing protocols for future indirect and direct potable water reuse permit applications. "

Workshop Organizers

  • Workshop Chair: Iris Huang, Parsons
  • Workshop Vice Chair: Timothy Gualandri, Donohue & Associates, Inc.
  • Workshop Vice Chair: Julie Minton, The Water Research Foundation
Fees
WEF Member $240
Non-Member $270
WEF Student Member $50
Student Non-Member $240

 

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