92nd Annual Meeting of RMSAWWA

82nd Annual Meeting of RMWEA

2019 Rocky Mountain Water Conference

September 8 through 11, 2019Keystone, Colorado

Cover Photo: Keystone Lake by Slack12, Flickr.Past conference photos courtesy of Ashley Waldron Photography.

WHAT'S INSIDE

1 Conference Registration2 Logistics3 Conference Overview 3 Opening General Session

4 - 5 Sunday Activities6 Competitions7 Networking Opportunities8 Exhibitor and Exhibit Hall Information9 Technical Program

10 Students and Young Professionals Activities

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Registration Type Cost to Register BEFORE August 17, 2019

Cost to Register AFTER August 17, 2019

Full Conference - Member $350 $450Full Conference - NonMember $425 $525One Day - Member $235 $285One Day - NonMember $335 $385One Day - Exhibit Hall Only $135 $150Student (ID required) $40 $50One Day - Speaker Fee $235 $235Standard / Premium Booth $1,250 / $1,500 $1,250 / $1,500

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Early registration is available through August 17, 2019. Be sure to register early to take advantage of early discounts! After August 17 registration cost will increase. All registrations must be online at https://www.rmwea.org/rmwc.php.Basic conference registration includes access to the Technical Program and Exhibit Hall on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The workshops on Sunday (new this year!) and lunches are also included. Tickets to individual events may require additional fees and are noted on the Conference website. Please note there are separate registration processes for the Toilet Bowl Trivia Contest, Water Pipe Tapping Contest, and the Water Taste Test. If you are registering for one of these events, be sure to check out the activity’s section of this brochure for registration information. Browse through this document for the many activities that will be available to you at the Rocky Mountain Water Conference, in addition to the quality educational program. The online registration will have the activities listed and you may select what you want at the online registration site.Two conference registrations are included with each Exhibit booth registration. Exhibit Hall cancellation requests and/or substitutions/changes must be made in writing and received no later than July 8 to receive a refund (less a $30 cancellation fee). No refunds will be issued after July 8.For all meal events, remember to indicate the number of tickets desired and select your entrée when you register. All lunch menu information will be posted online. Special dietary requirements will be accommodated upon request; please indicate any special dietary requests. For registration questions, email GCP Association Services at info@gcpwest.com or call 303.267.1838.When you arrive at the conference, stop by the Registration Desk to sign‐in and collect your badge, meal tickets, and other information. The Registration Desk will be open during the following days and times:

• Sunday, September 8, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Monday, September 9, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM• Tuesday, September 10, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM• Wednesday, September 11, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

SEE YOU IN KEYSTONE!

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HOTELRESERVATIONS

Book your room now at the Keystone Resort online using this shortened link: https://tinyurl.com/y3dpop3c or by contacting Keystone Group Reservations at 800.258.0437. Refer to CK2WA9 when booking your lodging over the phone. Room rates start at $90/night (excluding taxes and fees).

HOW TO GET THEREThe 2019 Rocky Mountain Water Conference will be held at the Keystone Conference Center, 633 Tennis Club Road, Dillon, CO 80435. Getting to Keystone, Colorado is easy. Centrally located in the Rocky Mountains, Keystone is approximately 1.5 hours from Denver and 90 miles west of the Denver International Airport (DIA) via Interstate 70.

Directions to Keystone Resort & Conference Center

From the Denver area, travel west on Interstate 70. Exit at the Silverthorne/Dillon Exit #205. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left at the stop light onto Highway 6. Travel 6 miles, follow the signs to the Keystone Conference Center. You can check into your Keystone lodging either by turning right into the Keystone Resort lodging or going directly to the Conference Center (large building on the left) to get housing at the remote kiosk.

Getting AroundParking is available near your lodging or in the outlying lots adjacent to the Conference Center. Regular shuttle service will be provided between the Convention Center and your Keystone lodging.

The 2019 Rocky Mountain Water Conference (RMWC) of the Rocky Mountain Section of the American Water Works Association (RMSAWWA) and the Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association (RMWEA) – formerly the RMSAWWA/RMWEA Joint Annual Conference – will be held in Keystone, Colorado, from September 8 through 11, 2019. Make your plans now to attend!Join more than 900 of your peers and colleagues in the water industry for four days of technical presentations and networking opportunities. When not in technical sessions, be sure to spend time exploring the vendors and their exhibits. This year the Exhibit Hall will be open Monday and Tuesday afternoon only, from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM, exclusively. Plan your visit with the vendors; see old friends and meet new ones. From the Exhibit Hall to the technical sessions jam‐packed with the most up-to-date information, you’ll join representatives of the Rocky Mountain water industry who have concluded… if you’re only going to attend one conference this year, the 2019 RMSAWWA/RMWEA Rocky Mountain Water Conference is the place to be. The Planning Committee looks forward to seeing you there!

SundayGolf TournamentTechnical Workshops (New this year!)Is Your Toilet Running? 5K RunMeet and Greet Reception

MondayNew Member and First Time Attendee BreakfastOpening General SessionTechnical Sessions (until 3:00 PM)RMSAWWA Business Luncheon (reservation re-quired)Buffet Lunch for AttendeesExhibit Hall with Networking EventToilet Bowl TriviaWater Taste Test Competition

TuesdayPanel Session with Light Breakfast (reservation required)Technical Sessions (until 3:00 PM)RMWEA Business Luncheon (reservation required)Buffet Lunch for AttendeesShark Tank CompetitionExhibit Hall with Happy HourYoung Professionals Happy HourTuesday Night Networking Event (reservation required)Water Tapping Competition with Meter Madness and Hydrant Hysteria (Followed by keg tapping)

WednesdayTechnical Sessions (until 3:00 PM)Operator Training SessionBoxed Lunch for Attendees

With only one functioning lung, a prognosis of fourteen days to live, and being in a medically-induced coma for a year, Sean Swarner is the first cancer survivor to stand on top of the world. Sean has broken through defined human limitation in order to redefine the way the world views success.Sean was diagnosed with two deadly, different, and unrelated forms of cancer, once at the age of thirteen and again at the age of sixteen. After an incredibly poor prognosis, and being read his last rites, Sean astounded the medical community when he survived both these brutal diseases. He realized that after defeating cancer twice, no challenge would ever be too great, no peak too high.Sean proved his theory when he crested the peak of Mt. Everest. As the first cancer survivor to do so, Sean decided to continue climbing and has since topped the highest peaks in Africa, Europe, South America, Australia, Antarctica, and North America, thus completing the Seven Summits. Upon skiing to both the South and the North Poles, Sean completed the Explorer’s Grand Slam. With the completion of the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii, Sean is the only person in history to accomplish these inhuman feats.

As Sean continues to defy the odds, test his own endurance and inspire and motivate people around the world, he shares his message of healing, hope, and triumph worldwide. Sean also serves as a source of inspiration as the founder of the non-profit organization, The CancerClimber Association, as author of the book “Keep Climbing,” and as a motivational speaker to corporations, universities, and other organizations around the globe.

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

OPENING GENERAL SESSIONVisit the Conference website for updates and more information at https://www.rmwea.org/rmwc.php.

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Golf TournamentThis year, the golf tournament will be held at the fabulous Keystone River Course! This par-71, Hurdzan-Fry course brings an element of drama to your game. The par-35 front nine is oriented around the path of the Snake River and the par-36 back nine winds through a lodgepole pine forest. Impressive elevation changes, variable bunkers, water hazards,

and five sets of tees on each hole combine to challenge golfers of all abilities. The 16th hole features a 194-foot elevation drop from tee to green and the scenic 18th hole offers 12 bunkers and spectacular views of Lake Dillon. Add to that the magnificent views of snow-capped peaks and wildlife and it’s easy to see this is a golfing experience unlike any other. Total yardage is 4,762 - 6,886.

"Our philosophy is to design golf courses that stir the spirit, exceed expectation and defy understanding. In doing this, golf becomes a complex puzzle requiring strength, skill and strategy - set in an environment of unquestioning beauty, yet subject to the irrepressible forces of nature." - Dr. Michael Hurdzan.

The golf tournament will commence with registration starting at 8:00 AM with a shotgun start at 9:30 AM on Sunday, September 8. Awards will be given for the three teams with the lowest net and lowest gross, as well as for longest drives and closest to the pin. A continental breakfast will be served along with a boxed lunch. Appetizers will be served during the awards ceremony at the clubhouse following the tournament.

The golf registration and hole sponsorship form are included online. Also, look for the special sponsorship opportunities provided this year!

Come join us for a wonderful round of golf!

Is Your Toilet Running? 5K Fun Run/WalkThe Conference is hosting its fourth annual “Is Your Toilet Running?” 5K Fun Run/Walk. You do not want to miss this fun event! The event starts at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 8. If you don't run or walk, then volunteer! The name of the event was chosen to highlight water conservation:

• A running toilet wastes valuable drinking water and places additional demands on the water supply.

• A running toilet increases hydraulic loading and reduces organic loading in wastewater, decreasing water resource recovery efficiencies.

The Fun Run/Walk is a fundraising event for the RMWEA Public Education Committee. All proceeds help support the Stockholm Junior Water Prize. This event generates funds through sponsorship signs which are posted along the race course. The start and

SUNDAY IS FULL OF ACTIVITIES

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finish line signs are $200 each, and the 1K, 2K, 3K, and 4K signs are $100 each. Please contact Brenda Varner for sponsorship and volunteer information at BVarner@EnglewoodCO.gov by Monday, July 15.

Participants will meet at the Keystone Conference Center registration desk at 1:30 PM. You can preview the course on the Conference website. Water will be provided at the start/finish line. Register by July 15 to be guaranteed a Fun Run/Walk t-shirt.

All participants are invited to a post-event happy hour and prize drawing at The Bighorn Bistro at 3:30 PM.

Sign up for this fun event via conference registration, and make sure to review the waiver as you will need to complete and sign it before participating. If you want to register for just the event and not the conference, you can contact BVarner@EnglewoodCO.gov directly. See you Sunday!

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Sunday Special Session Workshops

The educational opportunities start earlier at this year's conference. Make sure to register and attend one of the concurrent technical special sessions, including:

Community Engineering Corps (CECorps)

CECorps will present the “What’s in My Backyard” outreach and educational campaign. Participants will be led by a CECorps representative through the CECorps project process and best practices to working with underserved communities. This includes the “soft skills” and practices to successfully partnering with, communicating with, and uplifting economically disadvantaged organizations and beneficiaries.

Participants will be led through online educational modules, which will include guided discussions around engineering practices they feel are unique to their region, what communities or organizations are economically disadvantaged, and who are the regulators or state and federal actors that may be connected with those underserved communities. At the end of the workshop, participants will feel ready to work with CECorps in developing or implementing a project and making a lasting and meaningful impact on their communities using their engineering knowledge and expertise.

Nutrient Removal Technology and Planning

As effluent nutrient limits become more widely promulgated in Colorado, many municipal water resource reclamation facilities (WRRFs) will be required to perform biological nitrogen and/or phosphorus removal. Since biological nutrient removal (BNR) can be energetically and chemically intensive, it is necessary for WRRFs to develop a holistic understanding of factors that can impact BNR capacity, performance and operational costs.

This session will provide participants with an opportunity to become familiar with established and emerging concepts within the field of nutrient removal and earn Training Units (TUs). Participants will be engaged through a hands-on exercise of nutrient removal planning. This activity will require participants to collaboratively build a compliance roadmap for a hypothetical treatment facility needing to meet Colorado's Regulation 85 and 31 limits. The results from each breakout group will be presented to all attendees and a discussion of benefits/considerations will occur. This session is geared towards plant operation and management professionals, young professionals, regulators, and general wastewater practice professionals.

Visit the conference website for more information and an updated list of Sunday's special sessions.

Meet and Greet ReceptionStart your conference off right by attending the Meet and Greet Reception. This is an opportunity to be welcomed, catch up with old friends, meet new friends, and to win prizes! Come and meet our AWWA, RMSAWWA, RMWEA, and WEF representatives, as well as exhibitors and vendors. This is your time to relax and enjoy yourself before the real work at the conference begins. All conference participants are invited, and it is free of charge. Light appetizers will be served, and a cash bar will be available. This event follows the Sunday Special Session Workshops, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Gallery and Lakeside Suite on the 3rd Floor at Keystone Lodge.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!Toilet Bowl Trivia

Take the plunge and test your water knowledge in the always-entertaining Toilet Bowl Trivia Competition. Teams seeking the coveted Golden Toilet trophy will have to demonstrate their acumen in categories such as water, wastewater, science, pop-culture, and arts and letters. This is a fun event whether viewing from the sidelines or competing. Join the Sewer Dude for this not‐to‐be‐missed event taking place in the Exhibit Hall on Monday, September 9 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. It is sure to include a lotta ins, lotta outs, and lotta what-have-you’s.

Throw the ringer by preregistering your team by August  30. To preregister, email your team name and the names of your four team members to bcorning@englewoodco.gov. You may also form your team at the conference and notify Blair before the competition.

Pipe Tapping, Hydrant Hysteria, and Meter Madness Competitions

The RMSAWWA Competitions Committee is thrilled to announce the addition of the Hydrant Hysteria and Meter Madness events to go along with the always popular Pipe Tapping contest. The fun is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. • Watch a team of four simulate how a service line is installed in the field by tapping a pipe, running copper and connecting to a meter yoke at an incredibly fast pace.• Observe teams of three take several parts and build a fire hydrant in record speed while racing against each other. • Witness individuals dump a bucket of meter parts (some don’t belong) and build a meter in an attempt to finish before the other competitors. The meter is then tested for proper operation and leaks. Show your support and cheer on the teams as they attempt to qualify for Nationals to be held at ACE 2020 in Orlando, Florida. The tradition of tapping a keg of beer will happen some time after lunch providing a great time to collaborate with others in the industry.If your utility would like to participate in the regional competitions in Keystone, complete the registration form online before August 28. Call Roger Harshman at 303.658.2505 for more information.

Water Taste Test CompetitionThink your water is really the best?! The 12th Annual Rocky Mountain Water Taste Test Competition for water utilities from Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming will be held on Monday, September 9. Utilities are invited to submit their drinking water to a diverse panel of judges, who will judge each on taste, appearance, smell, and overall impression. The top three waters will be announced, and the first place winner will be invited to represent RMSAWWA at the ACE 2020 Best of the Best Taste Test in Orlando! All source waters and treatment techniques are encouraged to compete, and utilities must have no violations in the past year.

To participate, submit your Entry Form by August 26. Contact Aaron Benko for more information at aaron.benko@denverwater.org or 303.628.6656.

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SEE OLD PALS, MAKE NEW ONES

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Tuesday Night Networking Event (RSVP Required)

You are invited to an evening social event to be held on Tuesday, September 10 beginning at 6:30 PM at the Keystone Ranch. The fun evening will start with a networking social hour where you can catch up with colleagues you haven’t seen in a year and meet new ones. Appetizers will be available and a couple drink tickets are included. The entertainment will heat up at 7:30  PM when the U Rock Live Band Karaoke hits the stage that will get the most arduous wallflowers on the floor dancing, and those bathroom shower singers up on stage belting out the hits. Be sure to go to their website and plan out your favorite song to perform. A shuttle will be provided, transporting people between the Keystone Lodge and Keystone Ranch. Check the RSVP box on your registration to spend Tuesday night with your fellow colleagues enjoying a night of chatter and a musical extravaganza. This fun event is included with conference registration but a reservation is required.

New Member/First Time Attendee Breakfast

This breakfast is for new members and first time conference attendees and will be held on Monday, September 9, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM in the Castle Peak Room on the 2nd floor of the Keystone Lodge. Join us for coffee and continental breakfast where you can network with Board members and make connections with other new members. Although this breakfast is included with conference registration, use the online registration process to let us know you're coming.

Committee MeetingsAre you passionate about water? Do you have ideas you want to share? If any of these sound like you, then you should check out the variety of committees offered through RMSAWWA and RMWEA.

Committee meetings will be held each day of the conference. The event program will have more details on meeting locations. All are welcome to attend these meetings. This is a great opportunity to learn about and get more involved with RMSAWWA and/or RMWEA.

Business Lunches (Ticket Required)Business Luncheons are the Annual Business Meetings of the organizations and include presentations of special awards and election of new officers for the upcoming year. Everyone is welcome to join these events. Register online and be sure to indicate your meal preference. Note any dietary restrictions (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, allergies, etc.) when you register. For each meal, vegetarian will be provided as Chef ’s choice.

EXHIBITOR AND EXHIBIT HALL INFORMATION

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The Exhibit Hall continues to be the best place to meet with peers and colleagues while learning about the latest equipment and technologies and participate or watch the exciting competitions and demonstrations. We have taken great care to see that many events take place in the Exhibit Hall. For more information on events happening in the Hall, check out Exhibit Hall Events below.

The information on the booth costs and inclusions are on the Conference website, https://www.rmwea.org/rmwc.php. As you register for a booth, you can view the floor plan and the remaining available booths. Just a few of the inclusions are as follows:

• 2 Exhibitor conference registration badges• An 8‐foot by 10‐foot draped booth• Identification sign• 6‐foot table with draping, 2 chairs and a waste

basket• WiFi service throughout the Exhibit Hall and

Conference Center• 110V electricity outlet

All rules and regulations are posted online, along with Exhibit Days and Hours, and the fees. Approximately two months prior to the conference you will receive an Exhibitor Service Kit from the exhibit coordinator, which contain forms for additional equipment, materials or services like receiving, storing or shipping assistance you may need. We look forward to having you with us at our Rocky Mountain Water Conference!

New Exhibit Hall hours this year are 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday only. No other conference events are scheduled at this time, so the Exhibit Hall should be rocking. Appetizers, beverages, and beer will be provided, so be sure to not miss the fun.

Exhibit Hall EventsDoor prizes with raffle tickets

Appetizers and beveragesToilet Bowl Trivia

Pipe Tapping, Hydrant Hysteria, and Meter Madness Competitions

TECHNICAL PROGRAM

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There was an outstanding turnout of over 230 abstracts submitted for the Rocky Mountain Water Conference this year. The Technical Program Committee, including representatives from technical committees, have reviewed these abstracts and are developing an outstanding program of over 170 technical presentations. Come to the RMWC to hear from utility leaders, operators, engineers, and researchers on topics such as wastewater, drinking water, distribution and collections, management and planning, regulations, and reuse. For the first time this year, select special sessions will be held in technical workshop format on Sunday afternoon. Also, back by popular demand is the Student Shark Tank Competition on Tuesday afternoon and the Operator Training Session for a full day on Wednesday, as well as many of the regular features and events attendees have come to enjoy. Training units/credits will be offered for each of these technical sessions:

Sunday12:00 PM -5:00 PM - Special Session Workshops

(Space limited and session registration is required)Monday

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Technical Panel Breakfast

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday8:00 AM - 11:30 AM12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

This year, as an opportunity for attendees to spend focused time in the Exhibit Hall, technical sessions will not be concurrent with the Exhibit Hall hours.

OPERATOR TRAINING SESSIONGrowing upon last year's success, the RMWC will again feature a dedicated operator training session on Wednesday, September 11 concurrent to the Technical Sessions. This track session is intended to provide water and wastewater operators practical exposure to today's technical topics. By listening to speakers present and/or demonstrate, attendees will better understand how to resolve issues and challenges they may face daily, or some time in the future. Topics discussed may include: Confined space, Math, Regulatory, Collections, and more. Contact Dave Lewis at dlewis@boxeldersanitation.org for more information.

BREAKFAST PANEL SESSIONJoin us Tuesday, September 10 at 7:00 AM for a complimentary light breakfast and an informative panel session From the Rio Grande to the Powder River: Success stories from Albuquerque NM, Westminster CO, and Gillette, WY in creating sustainable workforces for the future.

Whether your utility is serving 30,000 customers or 700,000 customers, in the Trans-Chihuahuan Desert or the Powder River Basin, your workforce may be aging, operation costs are rising, and regulations becoming more challenging. Listen as representatives from these utilities describe how they are renewing and re-directing their respective work forces to provide their customers with exceptional service and value.

STUDENT SHARK TANK COMPETITION

In this session, graduate students will present on the most important aspects of their research in a 5-minute com-pressed time-frame, highlighting the greater practical and societal impacts and scientific contributions for the in-dustry. After their presentation, they will field a series of questions from an industry panel and the general audience. An industry sponsored Innovative Technology Research Grant will be awarded to the top presenter. This session will be held Tuesday, September 10.

STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ACTIVITIES

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The purpose of the Rocky Mountain Young Professionals (YPs) is to promote a community of young professionals and give them the resources to grow and develop in the water industry. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Water Environment Federation (WEF) define YPs as members who are under age 35 and with less than 5 years of experience in the industry. The YP events are a great opportunity to network and meet other young professionals from all over CO, NM, and WY. The RMWC is an excellent opportunity for students and YPs to learn about the industry and meet seasoned professionals, as well as network with each other. This year’s conference provides plenty of events geared to students and YPs, but open to everyone. Make plans to participate in the following YP events:

• Join the YPs as they host the second annual YP Community Service Project in conjunction with the RMWC on Saturday, September 7 at Argo Park in Denver, Colorado from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Please contact Kristin Schwartz at kristin.schwartz@cityofthornton.net to volunteer or for any questions regarding the event.

• We would love to meet you! Stop by our YP Booth in the Exhibit Hall and introduce yourself. While there, be sure to enter our raffle!

• Join our YP Toilet Bowl Trivia Team Monday, September 9.

• Cheer on the students as they present their research and compete for a prize on Tuesday, September 10 at the Student Shark Tank Competition.

• Network at the YP Happy Hour Tuesday, September 10 (location will be provided in the Program, or check out www.facebook.com/RMWYP for more details.)

• Show your support at our YP-sponsored technical pre-sentation on Wednesday, September 11 at 8:00 AM.

• Attend our YP Committee Meeting to find out more about us and get involved.

Contact Ashley Bradney at ashley.bradney@hdrinc.com for more information or to join the Toilet Bowl Trivia team. No RSVP is necessary to attend YP events. Make plans to participate in the Young Professionals events at this year’s conference! We look forward to seeing you there!