Training Program
All presentations/speakers subject to change. 10 Engineering credits. 7 Water Operator credits approved.
Wednesday, May 11
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- Registration Opens
- Roundtable Discussion
Thursday, May 12
7:30 am- 2:00 pm
7:30 am- 2:00 pm
- Seminar Registration & Continental Breakfast
- Opening Remarks
- Morning Sessions
- Regulatory Update: Dan Horne, VDH
- Ozonation Basics: Mike Hotaling, Consultant
- LCR Service Line Inventory: Jen Peterman, City of Chesapeake/ Paul Wilson, Hazen and Sawyer
- Lunch/ Top Ops Preliminary Round
- Afternoon Session
- Preparing for Licensure Exams: Betty Green, Virginia Rural Water Association
Friday, May 13
8:15 am - 2:00 pm
8:15 am - 2:00 pm
- Seminar Registration & Continental Breakfast
- Opening Remarks
- Morning Sessions
- PFAS- What is It, Why do I Care, and How Do I Treat It?: Andrew Newbold, Hazen and Sawyer
- The Importance of Operator Input During Design: Paul Delphos, Burns and McDonnell
- LCR Corrosion Control and Sampling: Roger Arnold, Hazen and Sawyer
- Lunch/ Top Ops Final Competition
- Afternoon Session
- Treatment Plant Safety: David Burpeau, Consultant
Top Ops Competition
During the Plant Operations Conference, a competition is conducted to find the Top Operators in Virginia to represent the Virginia Section at the AWWA Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE). Teams will continue to consist of 1 -3 licensed operators who will compete for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies. So, get your team together and match wits with your fellow operators!
Hotel Information: Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach
Reserve your room by calling 866-456-3446 and use code "AWW" to receive the special group rate of $99 or use this link to make reservations online: American Water Works Association - Booking Link
Reserve your room by calling 866-456-3446 and use code "AWW" to receive the special group rate of $99 or use this link to make reservations online: American Water Works Association - Booking Link
"Early Bird" Registration Fees
Prices will increase after April 29
Prices will increase after April 29
Full Conference
- AWWA Member Rate - Early Bird- $250
- Non-Member Rate - Early Bird- $333
- Retiree - Early Bird- $75
- Student - Early Bird- $Free!
Single Day
- AWWA Member Rate - Early Bird- $140
- Non-Member Rate - Early Bird- $223
- Retiree - Early Bird- $45
- Roundtable Discussion only - Early Bird- $40
Cancellations:
Please view our Cancellation and Refund policy.
COVID Considerations:
This event will follow any local or facility policies for social distancing and masking.