Indiana WEA | Wastewater Education

Wastewater Challenge
2024-05-14 08:00 - 18:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Western Hancock Utilities WWTP, 3511 N 500 W, Greenfiled, 46146, United States
The Wastewater Challenge is a day of hands-on events designed to test and stretch your how-to knowledge of wastewater. It takes a team to rise to the challenges created by the Laboratory, Operations & Maintenance, Residuals & Resource Recovery, Collection Systems, Pretreatment, and Safety committees. Competitive Teams rely on their wits, experience, and diverse members for the high score that will take them to WEFTEC to represent Indiana.
Registration is currently closed. To acquire about last minute registration, reach out to staff@indianawea.org.

Watch this video to see what it’s all about!

Monday, May 13th | Social Event (Location TBD)
Tuesday, May 14th | Event Day

Registration | 7:15 AM
First Event | 8:00 AM
Lunch | 11:30 AM
Awards | 5:00 PM

Room Block | Holiday Inn Express – Greenfield, IN

Room block for check-in on May 13 and check out on May 14th
Room Rate: $129 plus tax
To book call 317-318-9859 and ask for the IWEA Block or go to www.hiexpress.com and use code IWE.

Collection Systems & Voluntary Laboratory Analyst Certification Exams
2024-04-30 08:00 - 13:00 | IWEA Office, 6510 Telecom Drive, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
IWEA offers 2 different certification exams for wastewater professionals, Collection Systems Operator and Laboratory Analyst, at 4 different class levels. These standardized exams are provided through ABC testing, a WPI service. Twice a year, IWEA offers the opportunity for wastewater professionals to sit for these proctored exams. Join us at the IWEA Office in Indianapolis on April 30th for our next test date.

Learn More or Apply to Take the Exam
Applications for the spring dates are due March 28th, 2024

Collection Systems & Voluntary Laboratory Analyst Certification Exams
2024-04-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Columbus WWTP, 3465 Jonesville Rd, Columbus, 47201, United States
IWEA offers 2 different certification exams for wastewater professionals, Collection Systems Operator and Laboratory Analyst, at 4 different class levels. These standardized exams are provided through ABC testing, a WPI service. Twice a year, IWEA offers the opportunity for wastewater professionals to sit for these proctored exams. Join us at Columbus City Utilities on April 23rd for our next test date.

Learn More or Apply to Take the Exam
Applications for the spring dates are due March 28th, 2024

LDI Session 8: Interpersonal Communication
2024-04-16 09:00 - 16:30 | Marion Utilities, 1540 N Washington St, Marion, IN, 46952
Connecting techniques and tactics

Handling conflict
Intergenerational Communication
Body language
Coaching Skills
Communicating to groups

Wastewater Collection Exam Alliance Review Course
2024-04-02 - 2024-04-17 | Columbus WWTP, 3465 Jonesville Rd, Columbus, 47201, United States
The Alliance of Indiana Rural Water is offering IWEA Members a discount code for their upcoming Wastewater Collection Exam Review Course. This course takes place over several days in April, before the spring IWEA exam dates.

Register Here
IWEA Members use code IWEA-MEMBER for a $25 discount.

CLASS DATES

April 2, 2024
April 4, 2024
April 9, 2024
April 11, 2024
April 17, 2024

All classes are 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM both in-person & virtual.

2024 Core Conference
2024-03-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Fort Harrison State Park Inn, 6002 N Post Road, Indianapolis, 46216, United States
The Core Conference will be hosted by the IWEA Lab, O&M, and R&RR Committees on March 21st at the Fort Harrison State Park Inn Garrison Conference Center in Indianapolis, IN. This year’s theme is “March Madness,” jumping right into the basketball tournament craziness as the first-round tips off. Forum topics will provide a discussion on the core aspects of wastewater treatment: research, new technologies, operational and/or maintenance case studies, residuals management, resource recovery, laboratory, and safety.
Session Schedule: A total of 12.0 CEUs/PDHs are approved. Attendees will be able to receive a maximum of 7.0 CEUs/PDHs.

TRACK 1
TRACK 2

7:30-8:00 AM
REGISTRATION (30 min)

8:00-8:55 AM
Keynote Speaker: Conservation in Action | Michael Dunn, The Nature Conservancy

9:00-9:25 AM
Wipes Industry Product Changes | Robert Domkowski
Ortho-P Analyis on Water & Sludge Samples | Rachel Calhoun

9:30-9:55 AM
Biosolids in Agriculture | Aaron Harter
Chlorine Residual Testing | Lindsay Grossman

9:55-10:15 AM
MORNING BREAK (20 Min)

10:15-11:05 AM
From the Clipboard to the Cloud | Dave Rutowski
Oxygen/Ozone Infusion for H2S Odor & Corrosion Control | Phani Peddi

11:10 -11:35 AM
Carmel Utilities Experience with Bio-P | Philip Teague
Ecoli Testing with Colilert | Steven Tice

11:35-12:50 PM
LUNCH and IDEM Wastewater Updates (1 hour and 15 min) | Kim Rohr

12:50-1:20 PM
EXHIBIT HALL (30 Min)

1:20-1:45 PM
Lets Make Some Cake | Dinesh Kumar Palaniswamy
The Gold Standard | Lindsay Grossman

1:50-2:40 PM
From Sludge to Sustainability } Todd Schmiedeler
Turning Data into Decisions | Dave Rutowski

2:40-3:00 PM
AFTERNOON BREAK (20 Min)

3:00-3:25 PM
Optimizing Blower Filtration for Reliability | Rob Geyer
Pathogen & Vector Attraction | Brenda Stephanoff

3:30-3:55 PM
Collaborative Delivery | Matt Cordial
Lessons Learned from Biosolids Drying | Kevin Earnest

3:55-4:25 PM
CHECK OUT/ SIGN CEU FORMS (30 min)

Hotel Accommodations | Fort Harrison Inn

Book room online
Discount code: 0321IW
Must be booked before March 1st
Booking Number: 1-877-LODGES1

LDI Session 7: External & Internal Communication
2024-03-12 09:00 - 16:30 | CVR, 701 E New York St, Indianapolis, 46202, United States
Communication to the community

Branding
Engaging your community
Understanding your community
Internal communication plan
Crisis communication plan

NASSCO's Circle City Exchange
2024-03-12 08:00 - 15:00 | Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, 1 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Join NASSCO in Indianapolis, IN for the Circle City Exchange!
NASSCO Exchange events are one-day educational sessions that feature many of the industry resources developed by NASSCO’s dynamic Technical Committees. NASSCO Committees work diligently throughout the year to achieve NASSCO’s mission to set standards for the assessment, maintenance. and rehabilitation of underground infrastructure and to assure the continued acceptance and growth of trenchless technologies.
Free to municipal employees, the event includes breakfast, lunch, and an interactive format that encourages retention of the information presented.
Early-Bird Attendee Registration Ends February 9, 2024

Standard Registration:
-NASSCO Member Attendees/Exhibitors – $179/$950
-Non-NASSCO Member Attendees/Exhibitors – $199/$1495
-Government/Municipal Attendees – FREE! (public agency email required during registration)
Note: Exhibitor Registration includes 2 Attendees.

IWEA has 3.0 CEUs/PDHs currently pending with IDEM.
View Full Details and Schedule Here

About NASSCO: NASSCO is a 501 c 6 trade association dedicated to building awareness of aging underground infrastructure through education, technical resources, and advocacy. To learn more visit NASSCO.org/Join.

Streaming Leadership: Prioritizing for Success
2024-02-22 09:00 - 10:00
Join IWEA’s LDI instructor, Randy Wheeler of Wheeler Coaching in this jam-packed webinar to elevate your leadership skills. Streaming Leadership is a series of independent webinars designed to build upon the concepts taught in IWEA’s Leadership Development Institute. This is an ideal continuing education opportunity for LDI alumni, as well as a great opportunity for anyone looking to get a taste of what LDI has to offer or boost their leadership skills.
SESSION ONE | PRIORITIZING FOR SUCCESS LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn practical tools for self-discipline and staying focused
Determine your personal vision and keys to align actions to achieve goals
Effectively prioritize your time and maximize your productivity

Register Now
Please note: Streaming Leadership sessions are entirely virtual. Attendees will need a reliable internet connection and way to access the webinar. There will not an in-person or recording option offered.

Can’t get enough?
Mark your calendars for the series:
6/20/2024 | Cracking the Code: The Art of Communicating Across Generations
9/26/2024 | Change: The Leaders’ Challenge and How to Guide Others Through It
12/5/2024 | The Key to Long-Term Success: Developing Future Leaders

LDI Session 6: Human Resources
2024-02-13 09:00 - 16:30 | Merrell Brothers, 8811 W 500 N, Kokomo, IN, 46901
Techniques and terms related to leading people
• HR terms
• Interview techniques
• Model for HR
• Performance Management
• Diversity in the workplace

2024 Construction Observation Course
2024-02-06 08:00 - 2024-02-08 17:00 | Bowen Engineering, 8802 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260
Mark your calendars for February 6th-8th for the IWEA Construction Observation Course. This three-day course provides a basic overview of inspection and observation requirements for sewer and water construction. It is taught from the Inspection Manual for Sewer and Water Construction which was prepared by the IWEA Collection Systems Committee and IUPUI. Each person successfully completing the course (70% or higher on the final exam) will receive a Certificate from the IWEA.
Who Should Attend
The course is intended for people involved in construction inspection or construction supervision, whether employed by a municipality, engineering firm, utility, or construction firm.
Tentative Schedule

Day 1: 8:00 – 10:00
Inspector Duties and Record Keeping

Day 1: 10:00 – 5:00
Underground Pipeline Construction

Day 2: 8:00 – 10:00
Soil Erosion Control (Rule 5)

Day 2: 10:00 – 12:00
Site Safety

Day 2: 1:00 – 5:00
Underground Pipeline Repair and Rehabilitation

Day 3: 8:00 – 10:00
Concrete and Asphalt Construction

Day 3: 10:00 – 12:00
Pump Stations

Day 3: 1:00 – 5:00
Final Exam

This course is approved for 24 CEUs/PDHs.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS COURSE HAS CLOSED.

LDI Session 5: Finance and Business
2024-01-09 09:00 - 16:30 | Baker Tilly, 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN, 46240, United States
Foundational principles of finance for leaders

Budgeting
Understanding financial statements
Setting rates & Financial reporting
Capital planning

LDI Session 4: Organizational Planning
2023-12-12 09:00 - 16:30 | Carmel Fire Dept. Training Center, 4925 E 106th St, Carmel, IN, 46033, United States
Clarifying the purpose of your team/organization
• Characteristics of and building a healthy culture
• Strategic planning process
• Organizational structure

Call for Abstracts - 2024 Core Conference
2023-12-08 - 2024-01-16 | IWEA Office, 6510 Telecom Drive, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
The Core Conference will be hosted by the IWEA Lab, O&M, and R&RR Committees on March 21st at the Fort Harrison State Park Inn Garrison Conference Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Forum topics will provide a discussion on the core aspects of wastewater treatment: research, new technologies, operational and/or maintenance case studies, residuals management, resource recovery, laboratory, and safety.
Abstracts are now being accepted through January 8th.
There is availability for 50-minute presentations and 25-minute presentations. All abstracts are welcome! Some topic ideas include:

Contaminants of Emerging Concern
Data Management
Energy Efficiency & Recovery
Hands-On Demonstrations
Laboratory Sampling & Analysis
Operations & Maintenance
Regulatory Compliance
Beneficial Use & Reuse of Biosolids
Biogas Recovery & Utilization
Safety

Submit Your Abstract Here

LDI Session 3: Teamwork
2023-11-14 09:00 - 16:00 | TriCo Regional Sewer Utility, 7236 Mayflower Park Drive, Zionsville, IN, 46077, United States
Principles for leading and building teams
• Stages of teamwork
• Principles for building teams
• Effective meetings
• Multi-generational teams

POSTPONED: Columbus City Utilities Plant Tour
2023-11-14 08:00 - 12:30 | Columbus City Utilities, 1111 McClure Rd, Columbus, IN, 47201, United States
***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL EARLY 2024. If you already paid for registration, you should be refunded within 5 – 7 business days. Please reach out to jamie@indianawea.org with any questions.***

a Lunch & Learn presented by the Residuals and Resource Recovery committee
Come join us at Columbus City Utilities for the Residuals and Resource Recovery Fall Lunch & Learn on November 14th. This year, we’ll be touring Columbus City Utilities plant to learn about their recent expansion as well as their biosolids/waste management procedures.
This event has been approved for 3.0 PDHs and 3.0 Drinking Water CEUs. Wastewater is still pending.

Agenda:

8:00 – 8:30 AM | Registration
8:30 – 9:30 AM | Plant History & Current Challenges | Randy Duckworth & Travis Calhoun
9:30 – 9:45 AM | 15-minute Break
9:45 – 10:45 AM | Plant Updates & Current Projects | Matt Smith & Maritza Villalobos-Lopez
10:45 – 10:50 AM | 5-minute Break
10:50 – 11:30 AM | Lunch sponsored by Strand Associates
11:30 – 12:30 PM | Plant Facility Tour | Randy Duckworth & Travis Calhoun

REGISTER HERE Registration will close by November 10th.

2023 Microscopy Workshop
2023-10-25 08:00 - 2023-10-26 15:00 | TriCo Regional Sewer Utility, 7236 Mayflower Park Drive, Zionsville, IN, 46077, United States
WHEN: October 25-26, 2023
TIME: 8am-3pm
WHERE: TriCo , 7236 South Mayflower Park Dr, Zionsville IN 46077
Purpose/Overview:
The wastewater treatment process is a biological process. The microorganisms are responsible for removing most of the organic pollutants from the wastewater therefore it is important to understand the conditions that allow them to do their best work and to do our best to create those conditions. The objective of this class is to teach the operators, lab personnel and consultants how using the microscope and knowledge of wastewater microbiology can be an additional tool to help optimize and troubleshoot wastewater treatment plant processes.
Who should attend: Treatment plant operators, Environmental &Consulting Engineers and Laboratory Personnel

Topics to be covered:
Part 1 – Wastewater Microbiology & Process Control
The participants will learn the role of bacteria, protozoa and metazoa in the treatment process along with the conditions that allow them the do their best work of removing nutrients from the wastewater. The participant will also learn how to anticipate potential treatment system upsets and to troubleshoot and correct existing treatment system problems. Participates will learn simple tools, and simple procedures for routinely monitoring wastewater treatment processes. Includes materials and standard operating procedures.
Part 2 – Identification and Control of Filamentous Bacteria
The participants will learn a simplified method to identify filamentous bacteria, determine the conditions that favor their growth and methods to control and eliminate bulking and foaming caused by these microorganisms.
Part 3 – Microbiological Monitoring Biological Nutrient Removal Systems
Participants will gain an understanding the role and requirements for biological phosphorus and ammonia removal processes as well as methods to monitor the system microbiology.
This workshop is approved for 6 Technical Wastewater credits per day, and 12 General Drinking Water credits.

Instructor: Toni Glymph-Martin, Environmental Microbiologist at Wastewater Microbiology Solutions LLC
Toni Glymph-Martin has considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of environmental science as it relates to water quality monitoring and regulations; water and wastewater treatment; and environmental research. She has spent 27 years of her career working in public utilities and have worked 15 years as an environmental regulator. Her experience provides her with a unique perspective and a thorough understanding of the issues and challenges of both the regulated community and regulating agencies. She has more than 43 years of water quality related experience.
REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED.

Specialty Conference - Collection Systems and Stormwater
2023-10-19 08:00 - 16:30 | FORUM Event Center, 11313 USA Pkwy, Fishers, IN, 46037, United States
Join us for the 2023 Collection Systems and Stormwater Specialty Conference on Thursday, October 19th in Fishers, IN.
Where: FORUM Event Center, Fishers IN
Time: 8:15am-4:30pm
AGENDA:

Approved for 5 DW CEUs
Approved for 4 WW Technical, and 1 WW General CEUs.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!

LDI Session 2: Leadership
2023-10-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Bowen Engineering, 8802 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260
Influencing others
• Stages of leadership
• Motivating others
• Understanding your personal leadership style
• Prioritizing as a leader

Veteran Careers Day at WEFTEC
2023-10-03 12:00 - 16:30 | Naval Station Great Lakes, 2601 Paul Jones St, Great Lakes, IL, 60088, United States
No matter your MOS, rating, or specialty code, there is a career in water for you. Please join us at the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet employers and learn about the industry at the largest annual water quality event in the world. Transportation*, registration, and lunch will be provided. Military spouses are welcome, and you’ll have a chance to win a $100 gift card.
Sign up by September 23
Questions? Contact WorkforWater@wef.org

NIOA Golf Outing
2023-09-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Rozella Ford Golf Club, 1700 Rozella Road, Warsaw, IN, 46580, United States
Join the Northern Indiana Operators Association (NIOA) at their 16th Annual Golf Outing! This year will be hosted at the Rozella Ford Golf Club in Warsaw, IN.
This is a great opportunity for operators and businesses to get to know each other. The event will consist of 1-hour NIOA business/educational meeting for operators to get their CEUs. After, those that have signed up to golf will be treated to lunch followed by a round of golf. It will be a scramble consisting of a four-player team. Prizes will be given out after the outing.
Event Schedule

10:00 AM – NIOA Business/Educational Meeting (1.0 CEU)
11:00 AM – Lunch
11:45 AM – Golf round begins (shotgun start)

Registration
Registration is $50 per person. To register, please complete the form attached here and send it to John Magsam. The registration form can be mailed with payment to the information below OR the form can be emailed to John and payment will collected the day of the event. Cash or Check only. Checks should be made out to NIOA.
John Magsam, NIOA Officer/Treasurer
2420 N. Coliseum Blvd, Ste 214
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
260-440-8304 / jmagsam@jheng.com

LDI Session 1: Self-Leadership
2023-09-12 09:00 - 16:00 | IWEA Office, 6510 Telecom Drive, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Understanding and leading ourselves
• Increase self-awareness through various personal and group assessment tools to understand areas for growth as a leader
• Understand personal communication style, individual strengths, and top values

Joint Utility Management Seminar
2023-09-12 08:30 - 16:30 | Bowen Engineering, 8802 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260
The Utility Management Seminar will be hosted on September 12th at Bowen Engineering, Indianapolis, IN This year’s seminar focuses on regulation and finance. Among the topics covered will be Leadership Lessons; Rates & Cost of Service; Federal Grant Funding; Non Revenue Water; other Funding Opportunities and Lead Service Line Changes & Expectations.

See Full Schedule >> Registration >>

Thank you to our continued sponsors!

Wastewater 101
2023-08-23 08:00 - 2023-08-24 17:00 | Grand Wayne Convention Center, 120 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802, United States
Don’t miss this two-day session that will leave you well-prepared to ace the Indiana Department of Environmental Wastewater Operator exam. Previously taught by Barb Smith, IWEA is thrilled to partner with Wastewater 101 to bring this crash course to registrants at the 2023 IWEA Annual Conference.
Topics to be covered include: Advanced Treatment, Activated Sludge, Clarifiers, Disinfection, Laboratory, Maintenance, Preliminary Treatment, Safety, Solids Handling, completing the MRO using the DMR, Math and the Operator’s Certification Manual. This course is a valuable tool for anyone in the wastewater field or anyone considering the wastewater field.
Those attending the exam prep course will have access to the annual conference exhibit hall, networking receptions and Friday technical presentations in addition to the exam prep session.
About the Instructor:
Bill Boetcker has spent 30 + years in the wastewater industry, during that time he has held various positions in municipal wastewater, industrial wastewater, contract operations, and managed an environmental laboratory.
Bill has been a member of IWEA for 25 years and an active member of the Pretreatment Committee for 15 years, which he served 5 years as Vice–Chairman and 2 years as Chairman. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Industrial Operators Association.
Bill has been involved in the development and teaching of the Registered Pretreatment Coordinator and Certified Pretreatment Coordinator courses. He studied at Tri State University and Trine University graduating in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and he holds certifications as Class D and IV Wastewater Operator and Class DSL and WT3 Water Operator.
He is employed by Aqua Indiana, most recently serving as their Laboratory Supervisor, previously held positions in Environmental Compliance and operations for the last 15 years.
Register here – select “Wastewater Exam Prep” as the registration type.

IWEA Annual Meeting
2023-08-23 08:00 - 09:00 | Grand Wayne Convention Center, 120 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802, United States
The annual meeting will take place during the opening Keynote presentation at the Annual Conference this year. Join us Wednesday, August 23rd at 8am at the Grand Wayne Convention Center!
All members are invited to attend.
REGISTER NOW

2023 IWEA Golf Outing
2023-08-22 09:30 - 14:00 | Cherry Hill Golf Club, 6615 Wheelock Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46835, United States
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED, 8/14.
UPDATES BELOW!
We are excited to host IWEA’s Annual Golf Outing on August 22nd at Cherry Hill Golf Club in Fort Wayne, IN. Whether you’re attending the Annual Conference or not, come join us for fun and networking on the greens!
WHERE: Cherry Hill Golf Club,6615 Wheelock Rd, Fort Wayne IN 46935
SCHEDULE
9am – Check-in begins
9:30am – Tee times start.* This is no longer a shotgun start. Be sure to check-in at least 15min before your tee time.
Lunches will be available for grab n go from the clubhouse anytime during the event, as early as 9:30am
Networking in the pavilion until your tee time starts.
**Once you register your team, your confirmation email will include a quick signup form to select your tee time.

Utility Management Seminar - Call for Abstracts
2023-06-30 17:00
SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE! Submit an abstract here by June 30th!

LDI Session 10: Course Summary and Presentations
2023-06-13 09:00 - 16:00 | IWEA Office, 6510 Telecom Drive, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
• Group presentations
• Bringing the parts together
• Individual growth presentations
• The ultimate key to leadership

Wastewater Challenge
2023-05-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Lafayette Renew, 1700 Wabash Avenue, Lafayette, IN, 47909, United States
The Wastewater Challenge is a day of hands-on events designed to test and stretch your how-to knowledge of wastewater. It takes a team to rise to the challenges created by the Laboratory, Operations & Maintenance, Residuals & Resource Recovery, Collection Systems, Pretreatment, and Safety committees. Competitive Teams rely on their wits, experience, and diverse members for the high score that will take them to WEFTEC to represent Indiana.
Registration is now closed – for additional information, please contact Amy at amy@indianawea.org.
Watch this video to see what it’s all about!

REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 14TH – MAY 9TH
Monday, May 15th | Social Event
Tuesday, May 16th | Event Day

Monday, May 15th at 5:00 | Social Event at Spinning Axe (351 South St, Lafayette, IN 47901)
Tuesday, May 16th | Event Day at Lafayette Renew

Registration | 7:15 AM
First Event | 8:00 AM
Lunch | 11:30 AM
Awards | 5:00 PM

Room Block | Holiday Inn Lafayette

Room block for check-in on May 15 and check out on May 16th
Room Rate: $129 plus tax
Booking Link

LDI Session 9: Developing Leaders and Succession
2023-05-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Bloomington
Principles for developing leaders
• Leading change
• Succession planning
• Steps for developing leaders
