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THELouisiana Water
EnvironmentAssociation
2 President's Message3 Membership News 5 Imagine A Day WIthout Water6 Award Recipients8 Scholarship Winners9 Safety Corner10 Officers & Committee Chairs11 WEFTEC Conference
Member of the Water Environment Federation
IN THIS ISSUE
Louisiana Water Environment AssociationSeptember 2016 Newsletter
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LWEA • PO Box 80374 • Baton Rouge, LA 70898-0374
My first president’s message comes to you with a heavy heart regarding the devastation that flood waters have caused across Louisiana. So many of us have been impacted by the flooding in some way, my thoughts are with those who lost so much. I’m sure you can agree that witnessing the strength of our community over the past weeks is a testament to Louisiana’s resiliency.
On the heels of this unprecedented rainfall event, dropping an estimated 6.9 trillion gal-lons of water in Louisiana, causing 1/3 of our state to have historic flooding; September brings the largest water quality event in North America, WEFTEC 2016 in our backyard of New Orleans (September 24-28). I encourage you to attend the event any way you can; with technical speakers, workshops, tours, exhibition hall, service opportunity, and fan favorite operations challenge.
We are continuing our partnerships with Louisiana Conference and the Louisiana Solid Waste Association Conference to provide more opportunities for you to combine techni-cal topics with networking events in spring 2017. As we begin planning for these events as well as continuing our chapter luncheons, I want to make sure that we are providing speakers and topics that you want to hear; please email me ([email protected]) any suggestions.
I’m looking forward to this upcoming year and working with you in continuing to make LWEA great. To do this, I need your help: join a committee, suggest a topic or be a speaker. Our volunteer organization wouldn’t be what it is without you.
President's MessageBY JESSICA KEASLER
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Please welcome the following new members, who recently joined WEF and LWEA:Jimmy Adams, Eros, LA
Kristen Adams, Shreveport, LA
D'Juana Q Beason, Providence, Baton Rouge, LA
Drake Bergeron, Youngsville, LA
Drew J Bourque, Lafayette Utilities System, Lafayette, LA
Blythe Broussard, River Ridge, LA
Marigny Broussard, Saint Amant, LA
Joshua Courtney, Baton Rouge LA
Alesha Cranmer, Baton Rouge LA
Andrew Halbrook, City of Ruston, Ruston, LA
Lilly Kamberov, Shreveport, LA
Lauren McDaniel, New Orleans, LA
Simone McGowan, Gretna, LA
Maanasa Narayanamoorthy, New Orleans, LA
Helena Ochoa, New Orleans, LA
Kristen Ragan, Jefferson, LA
John Shackelford, Baton Rouge, LA
Justin Wagner, Folsom, LA
Andrew Woodroof, Kenner, LA
DiscountsMembers receive discounts on conferences, dinner meetings, and WEF publications. WEF members also receive discounts from partner organizations.
Non-members, Expired MembersFor WEF/LWEA membership information, visit wef.org/JoinWEF or contact Linda McConnell at [email protected] or 225/292-9007. I can forward you a PDF of the current application form or can look up your expired member number for use in communi-cations with WEF.
HAS ITS PRIVILEGESBY LINDA MCCONNELL • MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Membership
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The Louisiana Water Environment Asso-ciation is proud to join the Value of Water Coalition and hundreds of water agencies, businesses, elected officials, schools and com-munity organizations from across the country for Imagine a Day Without Water on Septem-ber 15, 2016. Will you join us in demonstrat-ing to the nation the importance of water to our daily lives?
Imagine a Day Without Water is a national day of education and action to raise awareness about how water is essential, invaluable and needs investment. On September 15, 2016, hundreds of organizations across the country will host events, author resolutions, take to social media, and more, to show why water is important to our economies, environment, communities, and daily lives.
Participation is easy and can take many forms:
• Areyouawater-reliantbusinessorlaborgroup – a restaurant or brewery, a hotel chain or labor group, a manufacturer or a farmer? Participate on social media (shareable
tweets!) and consider writing an op-ed in your local newspaper.
• Areyouanelectedofficial?Issue a resolution affirming your community’s support for safe, reliable, accessible water. • Areyouawatersectorutilityoragency?Open your facilities to elected leaders, the media, or students for tours or hold a press event.
• Areyouaschooloreducator?Considerhosting an art competition among young students, or have students talk about how water matters to their futures and career paths.
We hope you will join us in telling your community why water is important to you. To learn more about how your organization can participation or to sign up, visit www.imagineadaywithoutwater.org. You can also watch this free webinar for more tips and ideas on how to participate.
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Bedell AwardAdrienne Kelly, Impala Terminals
The Bedell Award was established to acknowledge extraordinary personal service to a WEF Member Association. The award is named for Arthur Sidney Bedell, WEF’s second president for his long devotion and service to the New York Sew-age and Industrial Wastes Association, now the New York Water Environment Association. He was Chief of the Bureau of Sewage and Waste Disposal of the New York State Department of Health.
Award RecipientsLWEA & WEF 2016
David Hawley presenting Adrienne Kelly with the Bedell Award
John Dale Givens AwardElizabeth Hitt, Test America
The John Dale Givens Award is presented to a distinguished member for their meritorious service to the Louisiana Water Environment Association. This award was established in 2003 to acknowledge the many years of distinguished service provided by J. Dale Givens as the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and his strong, untiring support of LWEA.
David Hawley presenting Beth Hitt with the J. Dale Givens Award
6th Annual LWEA Operations ChallengeLafayette Utility Systems Cajuns
The competition showcases the skills and talent of Opera-tors who work at Louisiana’s wastewater treatment plants and collections facilities. These employees perform highly specialized tasks by treating millions of gallons of waste-water every day, keeping Louisiana’s waters safe and clean. Congratulations to all of our participants.
LUS Cajuns winners of the 6th annual LWEA Operations Challenge
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Burke AwardExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery
The Burke Award recognizes a municipal or industrial wastewater facility for establishing and maintaining an active and effective safety program. The award was established in 1982 in honor of George W. Burke, Jr., for his many years of service to both the water environment field and WED as staff manager of techni-cal services. Mr. Burke was instrumental in developing WEF’s annual safety survey and assisting in the production of several safety training aids and promotional packets.
Award RecipientsLWEA & WEF 2016
David Hawley presenting ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery with the Burke Award
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Scholarship WinnersLWEA Announces 2016
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The Louisiana Water Environment Association (LWEA) is proud to announce the following students have been selected to receive scholarships in 2016:
Ms. Mary Beth Dixon, a Bachelor of Science student in Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University to receive the Kenneth Keffer Memorial Scholarship Award of $1,000.
Mr. Cody J. Estopinal, a Bachelor of Science student in Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University to receive the Harold Norman Memorial Scholarship Award of $1,000.
Mr. Matthew S. Decell, a Master of Science student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Loui-siana State University to receive the Frederick G. Deiler Memorial Scholarship Award of $1,000.
The LWEA plans to pay student membership dues in LWEA and WEF for all of our scholarship winners. The winners and a guest will be invited to a future LWEA meeting in recognition of their selection.
BY HENRY T. GRAHAM, JR., P.E., LWEA SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION CHAIR
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Our area is just beginning to recover from a disaster and many people are in the cleanup process. While having to deal with insur-ance companies, adjusters, and the overwhelming task of home restoration, everyone should also keep in mind the hidden dangers that lurk during this cleanup process. Some dangers include electrical dangers, carbon mon-oxide, heat stress, downed power lines, and stress and fatigue.
The National Institute for Oc-cupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) suggests that work-ers take precautions during the cleanup process. These suggested precautions from the NIOSH include but are not limited to:
• Turnoffthepoweratthemainbreaker or fuse in your home if water has been present near your electrical circuits. Do not touch electrical equipment if the ground is wet, unless power has been turned off. Never handle a downed powerline. • Operateallgas-powereddevicessuch as generators, pumps, etc. outside because these devices re-lease carbon monoxide which can be deadly.
• Drinkwaterevery15minutes,even if you are not thirsty, in
order to reduce the potential for heat stress. Wear loose clothing and work during cooler hours whenever possible. Take frequent breaks throughout the day.
• Workingroupstoperformheavy lifting of debris and con-struction material that weighs more than 50 pounds per person.
• Properlycleanallopenwoundsand cuts to prevent illness. This is extremely important when expo-sure to waters potentially con-taminated with human, animal, or toxic wastes exists.
The risks of suffering an illness increases when combined with stress, long hours, and fatigue. In order to reduce the risks of illness, the NIOSH suggests you set priorities, resume a normal sleep schedule as soon as possible, and take advantage of disaster relief programs in your community.
With so many members of our community affected, it is impera-tive that we all pitch in and stay cognizant of friends and family who may be in need of emotional or physical support.
References: The National Institute for Oc-cupational Safety and Health Publication No. 94-123
MINIMIZING THE HAZARDS OF FLOOD CLEANUPBY ADRIENNE MILLS
| SAFETY CORNER |
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AWARDS CHAIRAdrienne Kelly - [email protected]
COLLECTION SYSTEMS CHAIRJosh Graham - [email protected]
HOSPITALITY CHAIRBeth Hitt - [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP CHAIRLinda McConnell - [email protected]
PUBLIC EDUCATION CHAIRAimeé Killeen - [email protected]
SAFETY CHAIRAdrienne Kelly - [email protected]
SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRHenry Graham - [email protected]
Program • Government • Young Professionals Community Outreach/Education • WEFTEC Advisory Chair
Committee Chairs
PRESIDENT • JESSICA KEASLER225-344-6052 • [email protected]
PRESIDENT-ELECT • CHERREE CARLSON225-241-8773 • [email protected]
VICE-PRESIDENT • DIANA DAY956-202-2911 • [email protected]
SECRETARY • DAVID HAWLEY225-755-1000 • [email protected]
TREASURER • ALEX SHEFFIELD225-755-1000 • [email protected]
PAST PRESIDENT • ADRIENNE KELLY225-289-5222 • [email protected]
WEF DELEGATE • AIMEÉ KILLEEN225.766.7400 • [email protected]
PWO REP. • STEVE HOSS225-342-7507 • [email protected]
LWEA 2015 – 2016 Officers
Open Positions
Representations by advertisers of products, ser-vices or professional qualifications in this pub-lication are the sole responsibility of the adver-tisers. The LWEA assumes no responsibility or warranty of such representations. The LWEA assumes no responsibility for statements and opinions expressed by contributors to this publi-cation. Views expressed in editorials and articles are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the position of LWEA.
TO ADVERTISEContact: ALEX SHEFFIELD [email protected]. 225-755-1000
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WEFTEC’s Technical Conference The technical conference, workshops, and facility tours are must-attend educational opportunities. The technical conference includes the following tracks:
Educational CreditsEarn up to 1.2 Continuing Education Credits at workshops, 16.5 Professional Development Hours at technical sessions, and 8 Contact Hours per day at the exposition.
Workshops and Facility ToursWEFTEC workshops and facility tours enhance the attendees’ educational experience. With more than twenty workshops over two days, attendees are offered hands-on, interactive courses with subjects covering topics from wastewater microbiology to management development. Education sessions and workshops at WEFTEC undergo a rigorous review process where 50% or less of the submissions are accepted for presentation resulting in the highest quality program. Facility tours offer attendees a “technology in practice” experience, with the opportunity to visit active projects, construction, and/or operations at sites within the local host community.
Utility Partnership ProgramThe WEFTEC Utility Partnership Program is specifically designed to maximize utility attendance at this can’t-miss training event, despite the strain of current economic struggles. Work for a utility? Please contact [email protected].
International Trade Delegate ProgramWEFTEC 2015 attracted 3,196 international registrants from 85 countries. Twenty-one trade delegations from Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Korea, Latvia, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Ukraine, and Vietnam actively engaged with U.S. trade agencies, foreign trade groups, exhibitors, and fellow attendees to explore new markets and establish business contacts. For more information, visit http://www.weftec.org/tradedelegations/
Research and Innovation Industrial Issues and Treatment
Technology Municipal Wastewater Treatment
Process and Design Facility Operations Residuals and Biosolids Management Collection Systems
Stormwater Management Watershed Resources Management
and Sustainability Utility Management and LeadershipWater Reclamation and Reuse Future Insights, Global Issues, and
Sustainability Government Affairs
1.2CEUs
8Contact Hours
16.5PDHs
www.weftec.org
September 24 – September 28New Orleans Morial Convention Center New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
THE CONFERENCE
2016WEFTEC 2015 FACTS & FIGURES • 25,048 registrants• 1,033 companies covering
311,600 square feet(28,948 square meters) of exhibitspace
• Comprehensive technicalprogram featuring more than1,000 presentations, which werepart of 135 technical sessions,29 workshops, 17 mobile sessions,and 7 facility tours
• 3,196 international registrantsfrom 85 countries
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