The PDF files are here:
www.labsofcwea.com/databases/presentations/?category=25
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
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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
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Mistakes can be made when reporting biosolids reuse or disposal. These mistakes can range from incorrect entries to misunderstanding the reporting requirements. This seminar will present an overview of the current regulatory compliance aspects for biosolids tracking, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.
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
(PDF formats)
***Sorry, this event is SOLD OUT..***
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
The American Academy of Environmental Engineers is dedicated to excellence in the practice of environmental engineering to ensure the public health safety and welfare. In Southern California a key component of the practice focuses on meeting the challenge of securing future water supplies. Historically, water purchased from outside the region, such as from the Colorado River and the State Water Project provided a reliable source. However, reduction in imported water supplies, combined with recurring droughts and population growth, clearly indicate that demand for water will overwhelm supply unless new sources are are identified.
OCWD and OCSD A Pioneering Partnership. After evaluating numerous supply options, OCWD and OCSD entered into a pioneering partnership which focused their efforts on an advanced water purification project know as the Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) System. Join General Managers, Mike Markus and Jim Herberg as they discuss the progress of the GWR System on ensuring a reliable, high-quality water supply for north and central Orange County; the financial impacts of deferring the immediate need for another ocean outfall pipe for wastewater; the diversification of local water supplies; and long-term quality improvements to the groundwater basin.
Mike Markus is the General Manager for the Orange County Water District (OCWD). OCWD provides reliable, high quality groundwater to 20 cities (2.3 million customers) using environmentally sustainable practices.
Jim Herberg is the Assistant General Manager for the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD). OCSD collects, treats and or reclaims the wastewater generated by 2.5 million people about 230 MGD of wastewater.
Program: 5 PM Tour of GWRS
6 PM Networking
6:30 Dinner
7:30 Presentations
8:30 Adjourn
Cost: $40
Dinner includes: Sesame Almond Chicken w/Brandied Cherry Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Vegetable Medley, Baby Mixed Greens Salad w/feta cheese and berries, Rolls & Butters and Asst. Cookies, Brownies & Dipped Strawberries
RSVP by September 15, 2011
Preferred method send check payable to: “LACSD-AAEE event” attn: Sylvia Williams 1955 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601
LACSD Employees: Send Employee #, BU#, and UID# for direct payment via Professional Development funds.
*Contact Denice Guerrero via email dguerrero@lacsd.org if you have questions, need help with registration, or wish to join the Academy
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Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
Webinar Overview:
The City of Los Angeles is the first of five 2011 U.S. Water Prize Winners profiled in this webinar series. Sponsored and administered by the Clean Water America Alliance, the United States Water Prize Program is a celebration of sustainable solutions that advance holistic, watershed-based approaches to water quality and quantity challenges. The City of Los Angeles’ Water Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) started with a simple yet ambitious vision: City Departments working with the community to manage water resources holistically. This innovative approach led the City down a seven-year path toward a plan for Los Angeles’ future. The IRP integrates supply, conservation, recycling and runoff management with wastewater facilities planning through a regional watershed approach, enlisting the public in the planning and design development process. Attendees to this webinar earn one Professional Development Hour.
Speaker:
Adel Hagekhalil, P.E., BCEE
Assistant Director
Board Certified Environmental Engineer
Bureau of Sanitation – City of Los Angeles
Adel Hagekhalil is a registered civil engineer with the State of California and a national Board Certified Environmental Engineer. Adel has a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He has participated in many leadership development programs including the Water and Wastewater Development Program at the University of North Carolina.
Adel is currently an Assistant Director with the City of Los Angeles’ Bureau of Sanitation where he is responsible for the Bureau’s wastewater collection system management, storm water and watershed protection program, water quality compliance, and facilities and advance planning.
Register online: http://video.webcasts.com/events/pmny001/viewer/index.jsp?eventid=39294
***Due to popular demand, this event is Sold Out***
It’s an environmental learning experience for children of all ages. It’s home to five coastal habitats and SoCal’s only coastal prairie. It’s an oasis. It’s an environmental cleaning machine for the ocean.
It’s the heart of Malibu. It’s one smart park. The Legacy Park Project, the centerpiece of the City of Malibu’s $50 million dollar commitment to clean water, is a cutting-edge concept with far-reaching civic, educational, and environmental benefits for residents, visitors, and the generations to come.
Employing state-of-the-art technology, it is a central park that will work as an environmental cleaning machine, reducing pollution impacts in Malibu Creek, Malibu Lagoon, and the world famous Surfrider Beach, and will provide a
living learning center for five coastal habitats.
Featured Dinner Speakers:
Bob Brager, Public Works Director, City of Malibu
Elizabeth Shavelson, Public Works Analyst, City of Malibu
Steve Clary, Principal, RMC Water & Environment
When:
Thursday, July 29, 2011
5:00 p.m. Tour
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Presentation
Where:
Tour: Stormwater Treatment Facility
(salmon colored building):
Legacy Park
23500 Civic Center Way
Malibu 90265
Dinner: Guido’s Malibu (walk next door)
3874 Cross Creek Road, Malibu
RSVP:
By July 22nd with meal choice to:
alecm@jwce.com or call Alec Mackie
at (714) 428-4614.
See flyer for more information
New BMP Database Results for Four Pollutant Categories and Volume Control Too!
Date: Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Time: 02:00 to 03:00 PM EDT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Price: FREE TO WERF SUBSCRIBERS
What level of treatment is typical for various BMPs and green infrastructure practices? What pollutant removal mechanisms do they employ? How can I use this information to help select and design effective stormwater controls?
Representatives from the International Stormwater BMP Database will answer these questions and more, as they provide stormwater managers, consultants, and others with the latest BMP performance evaluation results for four pollutant categories – bacteria, nutrients, sediment, and metals – as well as volume reduction.
This evaluation is based on analysis of the data contained in the International Stormwater BMP Database and is summarized in a new series of technical memos. To learn more, visit www.bmpdatabase.org.
Photos by Kent McIntosh, LACSD
Join Fast Company writer and bestselling author Charles Fishman for a deep dive into the wonderful world of water and hear amazing stories about the people and projects providing clean, safe water in America and around the world. In a country with an abundance of clean water, available 24/7 and for less than a penny a gallon, are we missing a bigger picture? What happens when the water runs out.
Hosted by the UCLA Chapter of ASCE we’ll also discuss the state of America’s infrastructure, where the jobs will be in the water industry and the business opportunities available in cleaning water.
Join us as Charles takes us on a journey to cities who went to the abyss of massive water issues only to pull themselves back with smart, innovative and economical water management solutions.
Read the book and join us for a lively discussion about water and the engineers and workers who clean it, deliver it, and then take it away in the Los Angeles Basin and around the world.
To learn about water industry careers visit the Water Environment Federation website www.WorkForWater.org <http://www.workforwater.org/>
FREE Event
FREE refreshments
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
UCLA Boelter Penthouse, Samueli School
Use NW elevator in Boelter Hall (Elevator #137). 8th Floor.
Please RSVP by June 20th: kendrarusinek@gmail.com<mailto:kendrarusinek@gmail.com>
To view the event flyer click here<https://mail.jwce.com/media_IOE/files/June-22_UCLA-ASCE_Fishman_Big-Thirst-ff-n3j.pdf>.
Special Instructions:
Directions: Use Westwood Plaza entrance and Park in Lot #9. $8. Boelter Hall is north of Lot 9, to the right of large brick building with brown glass windows (Engineering IV bldg). Boelter Hall cannot be seen from the street, so ask parking attendant for precise directions.
www.ascebruins.org<http://www.ascebruins.org/>
Join bestselling author Charles Fishman for a deep dive into the wonderful world of water and hear amazing stories about the people and projects providing clean, safe water in America and around the world. In a country with an abundance of clean water, available 24/7 and for less than a penny a gallon, are we missing a bigger picture? What happens when the water runs out.
Join us as Charles takes us on a journey to cities who went to the abyss of massive water issues only to pull themselves back with smart, innovative and economical water management solutions.
Hosted by the LA Chamber, Los Angeles & San Gabriel Rivers Watershed Council, Water for People LA and LABS of CWEA (LA’s association of wastewater professionals) we’ll also share an interesting story about one of LA’s innovative water projects with Charles and the audience.
Read the book and join us for a lively discussion about water and the people who clean it, deliver it, and then take it away in the LA Basin and around the world.
Author bio: Charles Fishman is the author of The Wal-Mart Effect, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. Fishman is a former metro and national reporter for The Washington Post. Since 1996, he has worked for the business magazine Fast Company. He has won numerous awards, including twice winning UCLA’s Gerald Loeb Award for outstanding business writing, the most prestigious award in business journalism. His story about bottled water, “Message in a Bottle,” was a finalist for the 2008 Gerald Loeb Award for magazine writing.
To attend, please click to RSVP:
http://events.lachamber.com/default.asp?cale_id=2938&details=true
10:30am – Noon
Wednesday, June 22nd
Hosted by: Los Angeles & San Gabriel Rivers Watershed Council
FREE
Parking $6
LA Chamber
350 S. Bixel Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Come out and get to know Heal the Bay at this very special presentation by Mark Gold, HTB’s President. Mark will discuss California’s response to water scarcity and the opportunity to sustainablly harvest rainwater for reuse and infiltration.
Rainwater harvesting can augment water supplies while providing flood control and minimizing pollution. Efforts to incentivize and encourage small scale and regional rainwater harvesting must expand. Agencies such as MWD can provide economic incentives like the $250 per acre foot subsidy they provide for water recycling and ocean desalination projects. In addition, the State can clarify health requirements for rainwater harvesting. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will soon release a rainwater harvesting matrix for new projects.
We need to move beyond the concept of “one water” to the reality of integrating policies, regulations and funding for water supply and water quality. With these changes, we can treat urban rivers as a resource rather than structures that simply transport stormwater pollution into our rivers, beaches and bays.
Hosted by Hala Titus, LABS Past-President and Vice President for Black & Veatch Los Angeles.
Thursday, June 16
6PM Mixer
7PM Dinner
C&O Cucina
3016 Washington Blvd
Marina del Rey
See flyer for more information
Rsvp:
Online: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=j99uqxdab&oeidk=a07e3rxra58add4d45e
Or Alec Mackie alecm@jwce.com, 714-428-4614
Join LABS as we welcome Professor Marylynn V. Yates of the Dept. of Environmental Sciences at University of California, Riverside to our next dinner meeting on May 19, 2011.
Dr. Yates will Summarize EPA’s Part 503 Rule, which sets pathogen and indicator density limits to verify pathogens are killed through the wastewater and biosolids treatment processes. She will discuss disease-causing microorganisms that may be present in biosolids and the factors that control their survival and movement in the environment. The results of recent studies on indicator organisms and the routes microorganisms take to contaminate water and food will be presented.
When:
Thursday, May 19, 2011
6:00 p.m.
Where:
Swiss Park
Banquet Center
1905 Workman Mill Road
Whittier 90601-1457
(Adjacent to LACSD HQ)
RSVP:
RSVP by May 13 to Alec Mackie
alecm@jwce.com
(714) 428-4614
See attached flyer for more details
Photographs by Miluska Propersi, RMC
By Tom Fang, PE and Alec Mackie
Where can LA County get more green energy for the future? One source is an extensive power generation project at the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant (JWPCP) in Carson. When completed, the state-of-the-art facility will turn wastewater sent into Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts’ (LACSD) sewer system into as much as 36 megawatts (MW) of clean, green power every day.
When JWPCP flips the switch later this year, the Power Generation Facility, known as the Total Energy Facility, will produce enough electricity to run the entire plant and, at times, sell surplus to the power grid. Turning sewage biogas into electricity is the goal of the Steam Cycle Modifications Project, according to LACSD Engineer Tom Fang who spoke during a March 17th dinner meeting of the Los Angeles Basin Section (LABS) of CWEA.
JWPCP’s Total Energy Facility dates back to the 1980s and is an important source of power for the facility. Steam can be produced at the facility to heat the anaerobic digesters, and methane from the digesters, in turn, is used to fuel the power plant.
What’s unique about the Total Energy Facility is the combined cycle power plant. First, up to three 9.9 MW gas turbines burn digester gas much like a jet engine to directly generate electricity (the Brayton power cycle). The exhaust heat is then tapped to make steam that powers an 8.7 MW steam turbine generator (the Rankine cycle). Known as cogeneration or combined heat and power (CHP), the upgraded facility will have 36 MW capacity and is expected to generate 23 MW on average. That’s enough power for the entire JWPCP and then some.
Tom explained project planning dates back to late 1990s when LACSD expanded JWPCP to full secondary treatment. As part of the expansion, digesters were added requiring more heat and generating more digester gas.
In 2008 the upgrade took on greater urgency when the former steam turbine generator suffered a catastrophic failure. The reduced capacity meant more purchased power, raising the facility’s electric bill by $2-million per year.
Tom took the audience step by step through the project’s phased construction and major elements. The equipment being replaced in the project includes a steam turbine generator (STG), heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), cooling towers, condenser, steam-to-steam generator, HVAC Chillers, High Pressure Gas Treatment System, and the Plant Control System. The three combustion turbines were previously upsized in 2001 and thus not part of recent upgrades. Startup is planned in late 2011.
Tom pointed out the project has taken years to become reality, but the payoff for the agency and its customers will be huge. Benefits include energy savings, reliable power and steam for the plant, less dependence on the grid, and avoiding utility emissions – thus fulfilling LACSD’s commitment to cost-effective, environmentally friendly operations.
In January, the project team was honored by LABS with the Engineering Achievement Award for 2010. Tom’s presentation is available on the LABS website at www.labsofcwea.com.
Maintenance: Safety, Reliability & Compliance Seminar
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintenance practices for control panels and PLC systems that will enhance the reliability of your facility
- Appropriate measures to make your facility compliant with current arc-flash regulations and keep your staff safe
- Maintenance approaches to keep the equipment running smoothly and earn new-found respect for your maintenance
staff
Join WEF Past President Jim Clark in welcoming the 2011 CWEA LABS officers with a thoughtful and compelling message to the Water Environment Profession titled “Addressing the Water Challenges Facing Us”.
When: Thursday, April 21 at 6pm
Where: Taix French Restaurant
1911 West Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
RSVP to Wendy Wert (wwert@lacsd.org) with meal preferences by April 14, 2011.
View flyer for more information!
Beyond Nitrification - the Benefits of Higher SRT Operation
Presenter: Michael Stenstrom Ph.D., P.E., BCEE
2011 CWEA Annual Conference
Engineering and Research Committee/American Academy of Environmental Engineers Breakfast
Friday, April 15, 2011
7:00 AM-8:30 AM
View flyer for more information!
Michael Strenstrom is a Distinguished Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department at the University of California, Los Angeles. His research and teaching are in
the field of environmental engineering, with an emphasis on biological treatment methods
and applications of mathematical modeling and optimization to environmental engineering
research.
Be sure to sign up for the ERC Breakfast when you register for the annual conference!
