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SUMMARY:2026 Technical Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 IWEA Technical Conference will bring together water environment professionals for a full day of innovation\, practical problem‑solving\, and industry insights across Collection Systems\, Operations & Maintenance\, Residuals & Resource Recovery\, and Stormwater. With a keynote from Professor Linda Lee\, 2 concurrent technical tracks\, and 2 chances to for a short tour of the Merrell Bros. facility\, this conference highlights real‑world case studies\, emerging technologies\, data‑driven decision‑making\, regulatory updates\, and hands‑on operational strategies designed to help utilities improve performance. \n\nHighlights include: \n\nOptimized screening & primary treatment\nAI‑enabled inspection data\nA case study from Logansport Utility\nSmarter force main strategies\nOdor & corrosion control\nUpdate on 327 IAC 6.1 land application rule changes\n\n\nRegistration is now CLOSED. On-site registration will be available. Please plan to arrive around 7:30 AM so you can be registered before the first sessions begin. \n\nSchedule\nAttendees are approved to receive a maximum of 7.0 CEUs/PDHs. Technical vs. General credits for WW are indicated below. All DW credits are general. \n\n\n\n\nTRACK 1\nTRACK 2\nTRACK 3\n\n\n7:30-8:00 AM\nREGISTRATION (30 min)\n\n\n8:00-8:55 AM\nKEYNOTE ADDRESS: PFAS in Agriculture Systems: Challenges and Potential Solutions\, Professor Linda Lee – 1.0 Tech\n\n\n9:00-9:25 AM\nLogansport Utility Optimized Both Normal and Peak Flow Screening – Steve Aiken\, Duperon – 0.5 Tech\nAdvancements in Primary Treatment – Moving Beyond Clarification – Robert Wiley\, Nuove Energie USA Inc – 0.5 Tech\n\n\n\n9:30 – 9:55 AM\nData-Driven Communication to Support Sewer Rate Adjustments: A Case Study from Portage\, Indiana – James Kelleher\, APX10 – 0.5 Gen\nRecap from Visiting Five Biosolids Dryer Installations In Wisconsin – Philip Teague\, Jones & Henry Engineers\, Ltd. – 0.5 Gen\n\n\n\n9:55-10:15 AM\nMORNING BREAK (20 Min)\n\n\n10:15-11:05 AM\nSmarter Force Main Inspection Strategies – Francisco Sobral\, RJN Group – 1.0 Tech\nHow to Select The Most Effective Blower Technology – Bob Kisler\, Hoffman & Lamson – 1.0 Tech\nCurrent State of Biosolids Across the Nation – Merrell Bros. – 1.0 Tech\n\n\n11:10 -11:35 AM\nFlush the Guesswork: Video SOPs That Keep Operations Flowing – Tara Washington\, City of Carmel & RJ Phillips\, Carmel WWTP – 0.5 Tech\nCutting Maintenance Burden in Municipal Sludge Dewatering – Alex Martynenko\, Esmil Group/USA & Randy Burns\, Esmil Group/USA – 0.5 Gen\n\n\n\n11:35-12:50 PM\nLUNCH & PRESENTATION (50 min): 327 IAC 6.1 Land Application Proposed Rule Changes – Morrighan O’Connell\, IDEM & Brenda Stephanoff\, IDEM – 1.0 Gen\n\n\n12:50-1:20 PM\nEXHIBIT HALL (30 Min)\n\n\n1:20-1:45 PM\nOn-Site Sodium Hypochlorite Generation: A Safe and Reliable Disinfection Alternative for Wastewater Treatment and Water Reuse – Tom Caulfield\, Cleanwater1 – 0.5 Gen\nFROG Initiative – Edward Basquill\, Lebanon Utilities – 0.5 Gen\n\n\n\n1:50-2:40 PM\nLift Station Preventative Maintenance – Zach Crouse\, Indiana Pump Works\, LLC – 1.0 Tech\nDeveloping a True GIS Data Program – Jeff Weaver\, Abonmarche – 1.0 Gen\nBiosolids in Practice: Land Application Equipment and Class A Reuse Options – Merrell Bros. – 1.0 Tech\n\n\n2:40-3:00 PM\nAFTERNOON BREAK (20 Min)\n\n\n3:00-3:25 PM\nA Strategic Full System Analysis for Odor and Corrosion Control: Sellersburg\, Indiana – Jarus Cox\, Source Technologies & Doug Van Joy\, Source Technologies – 0.5 Tech\nA SCWO Demo: How Supercritical Water Oxidation is Transforming Waste Management in Orlando\, FL – Naomi Senehi\, 374Water – 0.5 Tech\n\n\n\n3:30-3:55 PM\nHighway to Hellacious Sulfide – Jarus Cox\, Source Technologies & Doug Van Joy\, Source Technologies – 0.5 Tech\nProtecting our Watersheds – Reggie Korthals\, MPA/JD\, MS4CECI\, OHM Advisors; Indiana MS4 Stormwater Partnership – 0.5 Gen – Cancelled\n\n\n\n3:55-4:30 PM\nCHECK OUT/ SIGN CEU FORMS (~30 min)\n\n\n\n**No refunds will be given after 14 days prior to the event.**
URL:https://indianawea.org/event/technical-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Merrell Brothers\, 8811 W 500 N\, Kokomo\, IN\, 46901
CATEGORIES:Committees,Conferences,Courses,Laboratory,Operations & Maintenance,Residuals & Resource Recovery Committee
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