What began as a simple water drop, with the collaboration from FWEA, FWPCOA, and FSAWWA, is now making waves of innovation for the industry.
Dear Fellow Water Professionals,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Florida Water Resources Conference 2022 after a threeyear break! Daytona Beach is known for bringing together the wildest groups–motorcyclists, NASCAR fans, spring breakers, and now dedicated water professionals. The conference is able to bounce back only from your support: by registering, volunteering, setting up exhibits, and becoming a sponsor, your involvement is strengthening our organization.
Thanks to all the presenters, moderators, and workshop coordinators for sharing your expertise with us. Also, thank you to the volunteers running the registration desk and assisting the session moderators. Many thanks are also due to the Board Members and Trustees for their valuable input and feedback as we were planning the conference details. Finally, I am very thankful to our fellow FWRC officers and our Executive Manager for their hard work in making this event a great success.
We hope that FWRC 2022 will be a memorable event for you. We picked a central location, informative technical sessions, and have coordinated helpful exhibits. There will be no shortage of networking opportunities! While in the city, please enjoy the iconic beaches and outdoor activities. Please make sure to explore the history and culture of the city. Most importantly, let’s all stay safe. While many of the COVID rules have been lifted, we still need to do our individual part to keep ourselves healthy.
If we can be of any help during your stay in Daytona Beach, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to your feedback for future conference improvements.
Tim Madhanagopal
Tim Madhanagopal President, Florida Water Resources Conference Inc.
MISSION STATEMENT: The Florida Water Resources Conference mission is to work for the advancement of science and education by distribution of its funds, particularly for development of professional continuing education in environmental materials, journals, services, and scholarly activities associated with the water and wastewater industry.
FWE A Studen t Desig n Competition
Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Room 101A, 101B
Witnes s universit y student s presen t thei r finding s an d design s afte r month s dedicated t o solvin g a wate r quality , wastewate r an d environmenta l issue . Winnin g teams continu e o n t o th e th e nationa l competitio n a t WEFTEC.
FWPCO A Operator s Showcase
Sunday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Room 102A
You are invited to attend the Operators Showcase, which is a review and discussion for operator s o f al l level s tha t wil l b e impacte d b y change s i n Florid a regulations . The Operator s Showcas e wil l featur e a revie w b y Dr . Carly n J . Higgins wh o i s currentl y an Assistan t Enginee r wit h Haze n an d Sawyer . Prio r t o tha t sh e complete d he r doctorate degre e a t th e Universit y o f Centra l Florid a specializin g i n th e remova l o f contaminants o f emergin g concer n fro m nanofiltratio n membran e treatmen t processes . Sh e wil l be presentin g o n th e Cit y o f Plan t City’ s Indirec t Potabl e Reclaime d Wate r Pilo t Project, includin g planning , staging , equipmen t operation , an d operato r certification Also , Mr. Mik e Darrow , Superintenden t o f Utilitie s Operation s a t Plan t Cit y an d Pas t President an d curren t Legislativ e Committe e Chai r o f FWPCOA , wil l presen t a n overvie w of pending regulation changes. The short presentation will review new and proposed rules affecting the water and wastewater utilities compliance from FDEP and EPA. Rules topics for discussion include wastewater collection, lead and copper, PFOS -PFAS, biosolids, reuse, etc.
Operation s Challeng e Competition
Monday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Exhibit Hall
Operation s Challeng e i s th e "Wastewate r Olympics " fo r professional s i n the wastewate r treatmen t industry . Team s o f fou r member s compet e i n fiv e separate events : operations , maintenance , laboratory , safety , an d collectio n systems , a t a regiona l level , t o ear n th e righ t t o represen t Florid a a t th e nationa l competitio n at WEFTEC . Th e Florid a competitio n take s plac e a t FWR C ever y yea r wit h a n averag e of eigh t team s fro m aroun d th e state.
You ng Professionals Symposium
Monday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Room 104AB
A joint endeavor by FSAWWA and FWEA young professionals, drop in on this roundtable discussion with invited guest speakers as they share personal stories and lessons learned about career and personal development.
Women of Water Forum
Monday 10:00 AM - Noon, Room 201AB
All registered attendees are welcome and encouraged to attend this event!! Facilitated by Randy Brown from Pompano Beach and Marjorie Craig from St. Cloud, an audienceinteractive panel, with members from across the water sector, share their experiences, inspirations, and what motivates them. The event allows for peer-to-peer exchange of knowledge and support featuring key questions for thought for all in the industry.
FSAWWA Water Utility Council Meeting
Monday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Room 102A
Please join us for our regular FSAWWA WUC meeting immediately following the Public Utilities Potpourri Workshop. The FSAWWA WUC is recognized as the authoritative resource for knowledge, information, and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of drinking water. Its mission is to develop action programs to initiate, evaluate, respond, and comment on legislative, regulatory, and other matters directly affecting water utilities in Florida. The WUC consists of utilities providing drinking water to more than 21,312,000 residents of Florida. The WUC membership covers the entire state: from small water utilities serving a few hundred customers to those serving over a million customers. While membership in the WUC is separate from that of the Florida Section, it is available to all utilities and associated companies with an interest in the legislative and regulatory issues facing the water industry.
Top Ops Competition
Tuesday 8:00 AM - Noon, Exhibit Hall
The AWWA Top Ops is the “College Bowl” of the water industry. Teams of one, two, or three water operators or laboratory personnel compete against each other in a fast-paced competitive question-and-answer tournament where a moderator asks a broad range of technical questions to the participating teams, and they have a limited time to answer. The winner will represent the Florida Section at the ACE22 Top Ops competition in San Antonio, Texas.
FSAWWA "Best of the Best" Tasting Drinking Water Contest
Tuesday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, Exhibit Hall
Who has the “Best of the Best” Tasting Drinking Water in Florida? FSAWWA has 12 regions that conduct Best Tasting Drinking Water Contests in their regions. Winners from these regional events will compete on Tuesday, April 26, at 1:30 PM, during the 2022 FWRC. Only regionals winners are allowed to join. “Bragging Rights” for the “Best of the Best” Tasting Drinking Water in Florida will be announced after the contest.
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President's Reception
Sunday 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Exhibit Hall
It's time to connect again! Puppies, a band, great food, drinks, and YOU!
Don't miss AM and PM Breaks in the Exhibit Hall, Mon. and Tues.
"Connect Again" Event
Monday 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM HILTON: COQUINA BALLROOM
After you enjoy dinner in Daytona, it's time to network, get the blood moving with the Martini Pop band, and share some desserts and drinks!
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BREAKFASTS
Breakfasts available Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. A la carte tickets are still available; visit Onsite Registration to buy today!
LUNCHES
Don't miss FWRC Lunch on Monday and FWEA Lunch on Tuesday. A la carte tickets are still available; visit Onsite Registration to buy today!
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Recording your Continuing Education Units and Professional Development Hours
Look for the CEU/PDH card at the technical sessions and workshops. You are responsible for completing and returning the card to be awarded units. Circle the paper in the track/session that you attend and complete information at the bottom of the card. Room monitors will have sign-in sheets that they circulate; please sign in as well. Cards should be turned into the registration desk, or stamp and mail to the address on the backside. Cards must be received no later than five days from the conclusion of the conference on May 2nd. At that time, certificates will be mailed and a report sent to the state. FWRC Course Number: 05131007
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Workshop 1: Introduction to Stormwater - The need for effective stormwater management and fundamental concepts. Moderator: Tom King
Workshop 2: Innovative Forum - The purpose of the workshop is to learn and experience innovation practices that will allow everyone in an organization to exercise their creative potential. This workshop will help you understand why innovation should be a strategy in every organization, especially in the water sector, because change is inevitable. Moderator: Mike Sweeney
Workshop 3: Communities Meeting with PFAS Challenge - This session brings together leading PFAS experts in Florida and beyond, providing water professionals and private-sector attendees insights on a range of topics, including a history and outlook of EPA PFAS regulations provided by Robert Bilott, noted environmental attorney who brought lawsuits against DuPont on behalf of plaintiffs in West Virginia beginning in 1999. Learn also from experts directly involved in the FDEP PFAS cleanup program and municipalities providing real-world examples of successful PFAS management plans, pretreatment, treatment, and disposal. Moderator: Viraj deSilva, Freese & Nichols. Speakers: Robert A. Bilott (Taft & Hollister, LLP), Jennifer Farrell (FDEP), Virginia Walsh (Miami Dade Water and Sewer Department), Jeaniece Slater (West Morgan East Lawrence Water and Sewer), David Peters (City of Stuart - retired)
Workshop 4: Public Utilities Potpourri: Resiliency Funding, Senate Bill 64 Compliance Strategies, Legislative and Regulatory Update, and Interactive Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Workshop - The FWEA Water Resources, Reuse, and Resiliency (WR3) Committee, FWEA Utility Council (FWEAUC), and FSAWWA Water Utility Council (FSAWWA WUC) have pulled together their resources to present this highly informative and interactive workshop. Each of the four workshop topics listed below will be led by technical, regulatory, and policy experts. The panelist will give short presentations designed to provide valuable information and generate discussion.
Presentation from FDEP representatives on Resiliency and State Revolving Loan Funding, including the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Panel Discussion of 2021’s Florida Senate Bill 64 Compliance Strategies
Facilitated Discussion of Federal and State Legislative and Regulatory Update
Interactive Roundtable on Lead and Copper Rule Revisions
Moderator: Lisa Wilson-Davis; Confirmed Speakers: Eddy Bouza (FDEP), Michael Lynch (FDEP)
Workshop 5: Collection Systems - The purpose of this workshop is to continue the collection systems series and present smart collection system monitoring to enhance pretreatment programs; septic conversions via vacuum systems; utilize natural, ecofriendly biological methods for treatment; and provide an update on the federal funding levels for Florida, the intent of the money, and how local governments can obtain funding through this Infrastructure Bill. Moderator: Heather Ripley (Kimley-Horn); Speakers: Jamison Tondreault / Kelly Smith (Kimley Horn), Michael Pringle (Flovac), Suzan Marie Chin (Creative Raven), Rod Dickerson (EnBiorganic Technologies), Lee Hale (Hale Innovation)
Workshop 6: Communications - Direct and relevant communication with customers, stakeholders, and employees is vital to utilities management and operations. Utilities are faced with many communication challenges due to growing customer expectations, new regulations, increasing rates, and proliferation of communication channels. Most utilities do not have a focused communications team and lack of coordination among siloed groups leads to inefficiencies and fragmented messaging that leaves customers confused and frustrated. This workshop will cover multiple aspects of utilities communications, including how to engage with stakeholders, such as appointing authorities and media enquiries, leveraging available technologies to improve customer experience, and informing customers about emerging contaminants. Moderator: Bina Nayak (Pinellas County); Speakers: Christine Owen (Hazen & Sawyer), Ed Torres and Sarah Lux (Orange County Utilities), Jennifer L. Messemer-Skold (Miami Water & Sewer Department), John Appenzeller (Hillsborough County)
Workshop 7: Top Five Factors to Consider When Choosing a Delivery Method – Client and Contractor Perspective - Looking at the delivery method options (hard bid, CMAR, CM/GC, PDB, FPDB, with case study examples. Moderator: Courtney Dantone (Kiewit); Speakers: Eric Smith, PE (City of Daytona Beach); Chuck Sinclair, PE (Carollo); Cory Knight (City of Orlando); Bob Brunner (Archer Western)
Workshop 8: Septic System Upgrades - This workshop will cover presentations on septic-to-
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Emilie Moore, P.E.
Greg Taylor, P.E.
Marjorie Craig, P.E.
Fred Bloetscher, Ph.D., P.E.
Lisa Wilson-Davis
Tyler Tedcastle, P.E.
Mark Lehigh
Richard Anderson
Peggy Guingona
Florida Water Environment Association
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Joseph Paterniti, P.E.
Kartik Vaith, P.E.
James J. Wallace, P.E.
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Kevin Shropshire
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Florida Water Resources Conference Inc.
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Executive Manager
Tim Madhanagopal,P.E.
Kim Kowalski
Nicole McConnell, P.E.
Mark Lehigh
Mish Clark
Registration and Door Volunteers
Laurence W Bantum
Rim Bishop
Albert Bock
John Broadway
Bob Case
Abby Clark
Mia Clark
Chris Collier
Harry Conrad
Eric Corey
Tom Cross
Courtney Dantone
James DeGraffenreid
Matthew Durham
Ken Enlow
Jennifer Fehrs
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Heath Hardy
Clyde Harris
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Geffery Hicks
Terri Holcomb
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Susan Nichols
Addie Olson
Tony Pevec
Jennifer Ribotti
Jimmy Richie
Jay Rooney
Scott Ruland
Stephen Schwab
Rasesh Shah
Trooper Smith
LaTishia Smith
Dyana Stewart
Kevin Stine
Glenn Whitcomb
Pierre Vignier
Craig Wells
Technical Program Review Committee
Nandita Ahuja, P.E.
Freddy Betancourt , P.E.
Viraj DeSilva
Josefin Hirst, P.E.
Brian Karmasin, P.E.
Curtis Kunihiro, P.E.
Tim Madhanagopal
Pradeep Nagarajan
Tina Nixon, P.E.
Jennifer Stokke Nyfennegger, Ph.D., P.E.
Greg Taylor, P.E.
Matt Tebow, P.E.
Dr. Jayapregasham Tharamapalan, Ph.D., P.E.
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Felicity Appel
Maraida Balaguer-Barbosa
Freddy Betancourt, P.E.
Isabel Botero, P.E.
Mike Demko, P.E.
Viraj DeSilva
Joan Fernandez
Katie Gierok, P.E.
Sam Hanzel
Josefin Hirst, P.E.
Brian Karmasin, P.E.
Madeline Kender
Pradeep Nagarajan
Megan Nelson, P.E.
Jennifer S. Nyfennegger, Ph.D., P.E.
Anna Ness, P.E.
Yanni Polematidis, P.E.
Kris Samples, P.E.
Greg Taylor, P.E
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Gabby Bierhorst
Kirsten Burns
Julia Felter
Melissa Fernandes
Deirdre Lynch
Pranoti Kikale
Tatiana Konstantis
Pranjali Kumar
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