Working Together to Address Wet Weather Challenges

April 19 – 22, 2009
Kentucky International Convention Center
Louisville, Kentucky USA

Conference Brochure available shortly

The WEF Collection Systems Committee, in association with the Kentucky/Tennessee Water Environment Association, is pleased to announce the 2009 Specialty Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. 

The Collection Systems specialty conference draws professionals from around the region and across the country sharing an interest to improve the effectiveness of their organization as it relates to combined and separate sanitary sewer collection systems. Key components include an interactive workshop, technical sessions, facility tour, and exhibits. These educational components combined with networking opportunities with professionals across the county offer a complete package to professionals at all levels and branches within the collection system industry. Our mission is to create an atmosphere aimed at providing an exchange of ideas for enhancing our environment.

This Conference is Designed For:

Anyone involved in the program management, planning, design or operation and maintenance of collection systems and wet weather facilities. Such as:

• Wastewater Utility Managers and Operators
• Consulting Engineers
• Managers/Owners of Contract Operation Firms
• State and Federal Regulators
• Equipment Manufacturers and Representatives
• Students

Conference Learning Objectives:

• Which planning, design, and construction methods and standards have worked and how some have been improved
• How to apply new methods and technologies to improve operations and maintenance practices
• How changing regulations are affecting the planning, design and O&M of collection systems facilities
• How to integrate CSO, SSO and Stormwater programs effectively

Conference Topics Will Include:

• Public Participation and Notification
• Private Property Programs
• Improving Operations and Maintenance of Sewer Systems
• Challenges of Sewer System rehabilitation
• An overview of Various EPA Region IV & V Consent Decree Programs
• Infrastructure Risk Management
• Options for Sewer System Modeling
• An in Depth Review of Louisville KY Consent Decree Program