Los Angeles Basin Section » Calendar http://labsofcwea.com We Are Los Angeles' Wastewater & Stormwater Professionals Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:02:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 April 26 – Reinventing the Toilet http://labsofcwea.com/april-26-reinventing-the-toilet-2/ http://labsofcwea.com/april-26-reinventing-the-toilet-2/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:12:22 +0000 mpropersi http://labsofcwea.com/?p=3849 Caltch Professor Michael Hoffmann will discuss his team’s cutting-edge, solar powered processing system designed to bring toilets and sanitation to the 2.6 billion people who need it.

In 2011 the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded Dr Hoffman $400,000 to design and build a prototype. The system cleans wastewater and turns residuals into reusable energy. The design also needs to be easy and affordable to install and maintain.

$35 members, $40 non-members, $20 students

When:
Thursday, April 26, 2012
6PM Mixer | 7PM Dinner

Where:
El Portal, Pasadena
695 East Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 795-8553

RSVP by 4/20:
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e5ie00hw95698b79&oseq=
alecm@jwce.com
Or call 714-428-4614

See flyer for more information

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The presentation by David Haug, LACSD Senior Engineer, will provide an overview on the progression of the Districts’ Clearwater Program and focus on the technical aspects of the four tunnel alternatives being evaluated in the EIR/EIS.
$40 members, $45 non-members, $20 students

When:
Thursday, February 23, 2012
6PM Mixer | 7PM Dinner
Where:
Proud Bird
11022 Aviation Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-3093

RSVP by 2/16 with
meal choice to:
alecm@jwce.com
Or call 714-428-4614

See flyer for more information

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Tracking requirements will describe the responsibilities associated with several biosolids management practices, such as land application, composting, and disposal. Monitoring requirements for various biosolids management practices will be discussed, including sampling and analytical methods, frequency, and holding times.$10 members, $15 non-members, $5 students

When:
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012
11am – 2pm

Where:
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Conference Rooms E & F
1955 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA

Lunch: deli sandwichs, chips, cookies and sodas

RSVP: alecm@jwce.com by 1/27 please

See flyer for more information

 

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Biosolids: Energizing Your Gas Production.
FOG and Food Waste Co-Digestion Workshop

Get the latest information you need to know about
co-digesting FOG and food waste from suppliers to
operators. This workshop will provide information
about the state of the regulations, availability and
competition for FOG and food waste, operational
experiences, and considerations that can be
incorporated into new designs.

Who Should Attend:
Operators, practitioners, and managers practicing in
the wastewater, and resource recovery industries
throughout California.
Approved for CWEA Contact Hours:

  • Environmental Compliance Inspector (ECI)
  • Laboratory Analyst (LAB)
  • Operator (OP)
  • Biosolids Land Application Management (BLAM)

Earn up to 8.9 CWEA Contact Hours

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
City of LA Hyperion WTP
12000 Vista Del Mar
Playa del Rey, CA 90293

See flyer for more information

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When:
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Drinks: 6 p.m.
Dinner: 7 p.m.

Where:
Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth Dining Room
1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach

Pay at the door cash/check: $50 CWEA members or $60 non-members
Parking $12

RSVP by Jan 13

See flyer for more information

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Biosolids: Energing Your Gas Production. FOG and Food Waste Co-Digestion Workshop

When: January 18, 2012 – Southern California
City of Los Angeles Hyperion WTP
12000 Vista Del Mar
Los Angeles, CA

View flyer for more information!
For additional information/questions contact Serena Miller at 510-382-7800 x 115 or visit: www.cwea.org/conferences

 

 

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 Holiday Party!

When: December 8, 2011 (Thursday) from 6 to 8:30 pm!

Where: Lucky Strikes
800 W. Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Cost: $5 – Includes Happy Hour Food, one non-alcoholic drink and free bowling!

Parking: $5 – 2 hours without validation

RSVP: Nicole (nicole.you@lacity.org) 

 See flyer for more info!

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 Established in 2002 by Elon Musk , the founder of PayPal and the Zip2 Corporation, SpaceX has already developed two brand new launch vehicles, established an impressive launch manifest, and been awarded COTS funding by NASA to demonstrate delivery and return of cargo to the Space Station.

SpaceX is privately developing the Dragon crew and cargo capsule and the Falcon family of rockets from the ground up, including main and upper stage engines, the cryogenic tank structure, avionics, guidance & control software and ground support equipment. Sign-up to tour this amazing new facility in Hawthorne and learn more about the next generation of space travel.

$30 CWEA members; $35 non-members; $15 students

Notes: ITAR Security regulations allow only US citizens to take the tour; please bring ID; closed toe shoes. RSVP today – tour limited to 40 people.

Dinner
Buffet dinner at Nat’s Airport Ballroom next door, including choice of chicken, beef, veggies and carrot cake for dessert.

RSVP
RSVP by 11/8 please:
alecm@jwce.com
or call Alec Mackie
(714) 428-4614

See flyer for more information

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Time: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Club – 1340 S. Sanderson Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806

Topics:

  • Storm Water Prevention
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Hazardous Materials-RCRA
  • Arc Flash NFPA 70E
  • Fall Protection
  • OSHA Inspections
  • And more!
  • Traffic Control Certification Offered!

For additional information, or to register visit our website: www.cwea.org/conferences

For sponsorship or exhibiting information please contact:
Tray Hall
Municipal Maintenance Equipment
(916) 505.6497

See flyer for more information

 

]]> http://labsofcwea.com/nov-8-southern-regional-safety-day-2011/feed/ 0 Nov 3 – Collection Systems Training Day Hyperion Treatment Plant http://labsofcwea.com/nov-3-collection-systems-training-day/ http://labsofcwea.com/nov-3-collection-systems-training-day/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:40:59 +0000 phall http://labsofcwea.com/?p=3610 New – the venue is Hyperion’s beautiful, new Environmental Learning Center.
New – Jim Fisher and either Russell Norman or Victor Lopez of the SWRCB WDR have confirmed they will attend
New speaker - Adel Hagekhalil, City of Los Angeles, Wastewater Collection Systems Operations Watershed Protection Assistant Director

• Meet local collection system managers; local vendors;  and collection system professionals
• SWRCB update – Jim Fisher (confirmed), Russell Norman or Victor Lopez (confirmed)
• LARWQCB update – Hugh Marley
• Four tracks of training including collection systems certification, maintenance and management seminars.
• Hosts: City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works,  Bureau of Sanitation

Register by mail – hurry seminar may sell-out.
$40 CWEA member
$50 non-member

Nov 3, 2011, 7:30-3:30
Hyperion Wastewater Treatment Plant
12000 Vista Del Mar
Los Angeles, CA 90293
(see flyer for detailed parking info)

Sample classes:
• SWRCB update – Jim Fisher (confirmed), Russell Norman,  Victor Lopez
• Regulatory updates con’t – Hugh Marley, LARWQB
• Evolving your maintenance program
• Sewer system success - Adel Hagekhalil, City of Los Angeles
• Collection systems safety
• Sewer bypassing class – Anthony Gaddie, Rain for Rent
• Quality assurance and sewer cleaning – Robert Potter, City of Los Angeles
• Submersible pump maintenance – Randy Cowden, ITT FLygt
• VFD maintenance – Art Yee, Industrial Technical Services
• Overflow class including volume estimates – Duane Johnson, SSCSC
• Collection Systems Math Class – Pettit/Lopez (be sure to bring your CS study guide)
• Plant Maintenance Math – Bernard Rogers, City of Los Angeles  (be sure to bring your PM study guide)
• Hyperion Treatment Plant Tour

 

Questions?

Attendees or volunteers:  Alec Mackie, LABS alecm@jwce.com,  (714) 428-4614
Volunteer speakers/trainers:  Michael Flores, LABS MFlores@rmcwater.com
Exhibitors: Jim Aanderud, SSCSC, jaanderud@AOL.com

Click here for the event flyer >

 

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