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2011 ConferenCe
AnnounCement
84th Annual Water environment federation
technical exhibition and Conference
Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, California USA
Conference: October 15 –19, 2011
Exhibition: October 17 –19, 2011
www.weftec.org
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Covering the full water cycle, Through the largest annual By attracting thousands of
WEFTEC is the leading source for water quality exhibition, professionals from around the
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Contents
Education and Training
Employer Approval Tips 5
Education and Training Credits at WEFTEC 7
WE Are the WEF in WEFTEC 10
Opening Day 11
Workshops at a Glance 13
Technical Sessions at a Glance 15
Workshops and Technical Sessions in Focus 21
Featured Speakers 23
Workshop Descriptions 51
Facility Tours 66
Operations Challenge 66
Exhibition
General Information 67
Exhibition Schedule 67
Interested in Exhibiting? 68
Exhibitor List 69
WEFTEC 2011 Sponsors 83
Events
WEFTEC Events 84
Travel
Getting To and Around Los Angeles 85
Spotlight on Los Angeles 87
Registration Form
Registration Instructions 90
Registration Form 92
Hotel Reservation Form 95
Hotel Map and List 96
WEF Membership Application Form 99
Advertiser Index 102
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Employer
Approval Tips
Due to reduced budgets and increased expenditure scrutiny, the Water
Environment Federation recognizes it is no easy task to secure approval for a
training event. Here are several tips to guide you in your request for approval
to attend WEFTEC 2011:
■■ Your organization is investing in you; provide details about what you will
bring back from the event.
• What sessions will you attend and what immediate impact will they
have on your work?
• What vendors will you visit on the exhibition floor and how will this help Utility Employee
your organization?
Support
• Which experts will you have access to and what knowledge would you
bring back to share with your organization?
■■ Share more than your experience with your colleagues; the new Rob McElroy, General Manager
Premium Registration category includes WEFTEC 2011 Proceedings of Daphne Utilities in Alabama, in
and subscriptions to World Water and World Water: Water Reuse and conjunction with WEF’s Technical
Desalination — all of which can be shared with your coworkers. Programs department, developed
■■ With the huge variety of focus areas, WEFTEC 2011 is the most cost a series of forms and instructional
effective way to earn educational credits this year. Earn up to 1.2 CEUs at information to assist the utility employee
workshops, 16.5 PDHs in technical sessions, and 8 contact hours per day with the attendance approval process.
for time spent visiting the exhibition. While designed for utlities, anyone may
find the forms useful. Find this invaluable
■■ Don’t miss the Super Saver deadline of July 15 to save your organization
resource at www.weftec.org/approval
up to $170 on registration, and stay in the WEFTEC hotel block for
additional savings.
What’s it going to cost?
expense employer tip estimated Cost
registration Register by July 15 at the Super Saver rate for maximum savings. $
Select Premium Registration because it includes one workshop.
Workshop(s) $
More information on page 8.
tours and events Optional, but excellent ways to learn more. $
educational Credits Included in registration. $ 0.00
WEFTEC’s official travel agency, MacNair Travel, searches for the lowest
flight airfare on all airlines. Discounts up to 15% are available on American and $
United Airlines. More information on page 85.
WEF negotiates great rates for the WEFTEC hotel block.
Hotel $
More information on page 95–97.
Airport transportation An airport shuttle is a great way to save over a taxi.
$
to/from Hotel More information on page 85.
Stay inside the WEFTEC hotel block for complimentary shuttle
Ground transportation $
bus access to and from WEFTEC 2011.
food Per Diem total Eat near the convention center in the recently completed L.A. LIVE campus. $
totAl $
Find additional example forms online at www.weftec.org/approval
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Huber Cares
FIVE GENERATIONS
of
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Since 1872
SCREENING GRIT SLUDGE
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Education and Training
Huber Cares
Credits at WEFTEC
FIVE GENERATIONS
of Workshops How does this pertain to me?
WEF offers Continuing education units (Ceus) for full Recently there has been an increased focus
participation in workshops, which are held as full sessions on continuing education programs for licensed
CRAFTSMANSHIP in a classroom setting conducted by industry-leading professionals. Educational events, such as WEFTEC,
professionals. One CEU is the equivalent to 10 hours of further your education, provide opportunities to get
training or formal instruction. These are distributed for involved and gain knowledge of technical advances in
structured, relevant professional training above and beyond your field, and in many cases are required in order for
Since 1872 that of initial certification or employment in a particular field. you to renew licenses or certifications.
WEFTEC 2011 workshop details begin on page 51.
How many educational credits
technical Sessions can I earn at WefteC?
WEF offers Professional Development Hours (PDHs) At WEFTEC 2011 you can earn up to 1.2 Continuing
for participation in technical sessions. Because Education Units (CEUs) at workshops, 16.5 Professional
technical sessions cover diverse topics ranging from Development Hours (PDHs) at technical sessions, and
the fundamentals to research, there is something for up to eight contact hours per day for time spent visiting
every attendee. A PDH is typically defined as one hour the exhibition. Actual credits earned are dependent on
that is spent engaged in an activity that contributes what you chose to attend.
to the advancement or enhancement of professional
skills or scientific knowledge of a professional engineer
or operator. An overview of WEFTEC 2011 technical
sessions can be found on page 14. What do I need to know?
WEF calculates educational credits following a
standardized method that is widely accepted by many
exhibition and facility tours certification and licensing agencies; however, many
Contact hours are given for time spent visiting the states differ in the types and/or numbers of credits they
exhibition and participating in facility tours. The exhibition will approve for educational events. Because of this,
provides the opportunity to see the newest developments participants are responsible for exploring their state
in water and wastewater technology and get firsthand requirements and for ensuring that WefteC credits
demonstrations from the experts. A contact hour is are accepted. WEF applies for approval in many states,
defined as one hour spent engaged in an activity that so please visit www.weftec.org for an updated listing
contributes to the professional skills of the participant. A of state approvals beginning mid-spring. WEF received
list of companies exhibiting at WEFTEC 2011 begins on approval from 49 states for WEFTEC 2010 and expects
page 69. For WEFTEC 2011 facility tours turn to page 66. to receive the same for WEFTEC 2011. Please remember
that WEF provides documentation to attendees; however,
most states require the individual licensee to report
continuing education credits.
SCREENING GRIT SLUDGE
[email protected] Learn more at
704.949.1010 huberforum.net
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WefteC’s newest registration category helps attendees maximize
the value of their time and money. With Premium registration you
will be provided monday–Wednesday admission to the technical
sessions and access to the exhibition, the choice of a Saturday
or Sunday workshop, WefteC Proceedings on CD-rom, and a
subscription to the premier international journals World Water and
World Water: Water Reuse and Desalination.